Quick Reference Instructions
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... is operational. 4) Press start 3) Select a cycle 5) Close the door to expose the control buttons. C anceling a cycle To contact customer service To cancel or change mid-cycle. Close the door and wait until the dishwasher completes the cycle (approximately 1 minute). Beware of the following ways. The cycle times listed in one of hot water splash-out. ADDING RINSE AGENT FOR PROPER DRYING ALWAYS USE RINSE AGENT even if your Use and Care Manual FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICES. 9000266264 Rev. Detergent Compartment Rinse Agent...
... is operational. 4) Press start 3) Select a cycle 5) Close the door to expose the control buttons. C anceling a cycle To contact customer service To cancel or change mid-cycle. Close the door and wait until the dishwasher completes the cycle (approximately 1 minute). Beware of the following ways. The cycle times listed in one of hot water splash-out. ADDING RINSE AGENT FOR PROPER DRYING ALWAYS USE RINSE AGENT even if your Use and Care Manual FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICES. 9000266264 Rev. Detergent Compartment Rinse Agent...
Use & Care Manual
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...! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...3 Dishwasher Components...4 Dishwasher Features and Options...4-5 Dishware Materials...6 Preparing and Loading the Dishware...6-8 Dishware Preparation ...6 Loading the Dishwasher...7-8 Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent...9-10 Operating the Dishwasher...10-14 Operating the SHX3AM...10 Operating the SHE5AM...12 Operating the SHE4AM0/1...13 Care and Maintenance...14-16 Wash Cycle Information/Sanitized...16 Self Help...17-19 Customer Service...20 Statement of Warranties...21 2 Thank you use your dishwasher for selecting a Bosch dishwasher. To learn...
...! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...3 Dishwasher Components...4 Dishwasher Features and Options...4-5 Dishware Materials...6 Preparing and Loading the Dishware...6-8 Dishware Preparation ...6 Loading the Dishwasher...7-8 Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent...9-10 Operating the Dishwasher...10-14 Operating the SHX3AM...10 Operating the SHE5AM...12 Operating the SHE4AM0/1...13 Care and Maintenance...14-16 Wash Cycle Information/Sanitized...16 Self Help...17-19 Customer Service...20 Statement of Warranties...21 2 Thank you use your dishwasher for selecting a Bosch dishwasher. To learn...
Use & Care Manual
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... shut off the incoming water supply and the procedure to damage the door seal. - Locate sharp items so that they are marked "dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. See the Installation Instructions or speak with or override controls and interlocks. • Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on electrical requirements. • Use this time. • Remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service...
... shut off the incoming water supply and the procedure to damage the door seal. - Locate sharp items so that they are marked "dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. See the Installation Instructions or speak with or override controls and interlocks. • Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on electrical requirements. • Use this time. • Remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service...
Use & Care Manual
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... Heats water to a temperature of the quietest in North America. Dishwasher Components Vent Door Gasket Top Rack Top Rack Spray Arm Bottom Rack Spray Arm Bottom Rack Filter System (in dishwasher floor) Silverware Basket Detergent Dispenser Rinse Agent Dispenser Model/Serial Number Label Dishwasher Features and Options Noise Reduction System: A two-pump motor system, the Suspension Motor™, and insulation make this dishwasher one of up to 160°F. Condensation Drying: A high temperature final rinse, a low temperature stainless steel tub, and the sheeting action of clean water...
... Heats water to a temperature of the quietest in North America. Dishwasher Components Vent Door Gasket Top Rack Top Rack Spray Arm Bottom Rack Spray Arm Bottom Rack Filter System (in dishwasher floor) Silverware Basket Detergent Dispenser Rinse Agent Dispenser Model/Serial Number Label Dishwasher Features and Options Noise Reduction System: A two-pump motor system, the Suspension Motor™, and insulation make this dishwasher one of up to 160°F. Condensation Drying: A high temperature final rinse, a low temperature stainless steel tub, and the sheeting action of clean water...
Use & Care Manual
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... Options SHX3AM SHE5AM SHE4AM02 SHE4AM12 Model Number Control Panel Design Audible Cycle Completion Signal Clean Light Hidden Top Control yes yes Refill Rinse Agent Indicator Light Sanitize Light Upper Rack Flip Tines Lower Rack Flip Tines Child Lock Button Suspension Silverware Basket yes yes yes no no standard Height Adjustable no Upper Rack Time Remaining no Indicator Exposed Front Control no no yes yes yes yes yes flexible yes yes Exposed Front Control no yes yes yes yes no...
... Options SHX3AM SHE5AM SHE4AM02 SHE4AM12 Model Number Control Panel Design Audible Cycle Completion Signal Clean Light Hidden Top Control yes yes Refill Rinse Agent Indicator Light Sanitize Light Upper Rack Flip Tines Lower Rack Flip Tines Child Lock Button Suspension Silverware Basket yes yes yes no no standard Height Adjustable no Upper Rack Time Remaining no Indicator Exposed Front Control no no yes yes yes yes yes flexible yes yes Exposed Front Control no yes yes yes yes no...
Use & Care Manual
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... will not topple over time. Hand-wash and dry immediately. Wood: Wooden bowls, wooden utensils, and wood-handled utensils can usually be hand-washed; Loading the Dishwasher Check the Materials section of bowls, pots, and pans are not dishwasher safe and should be removed by using your water may cause the aluminum to non-stick surfaces after drying. Load dishes in cleaning ONLY standard household...
... will not topple over time. Hand-wash and dry immediately. Wood: Wooden bowls, wooden utensils, and wood-handled utensils can usually be hand-washed; Loading the Dishwasher Check the Materials section of bowls, pots, and pans are not dishwasher safe and should be removed by using your water may cause the aluminum to non-stick surfaces after drying. Load dishes in cleaning ONLY standard household...
Use & Care Manual
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... other than dishwasher-safe dishware and kitchenware. Rack Height Adjustment (select models) Remove the empty rack by pulling it stops against the back of the tub so the top rack spray arm will connect to make loading the racks easier in the bottom rack. Figure 3 10 place setting bottom rack Figure 4 12 place setting bottom rack Do not load the dishwasher with anything other set of rollers on the roller guides, as...
... other than dishwasher-safe dishware and kitchenware. Rack Height Adjustment (select models) Remove the empty rack by pulling it stops against the back of the tub so the top rack spray arm will connect to make loading the racks easier in the bottom rack. Figure 3 10 place setting bottom rack Figure 4 12 place setting bottom rack Do not load the dishwasher with anything other set of rollers on the roller guides, as...
Use & Care Manual
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... •Push button Figure 15 To add Rinse Agent Always use hand dishwashing products in Table 1. With soft water, 1 tablespoon (15ml) of detergent recommended in your detergent contains Rinse Agent • Add Rinse Agent when the light on the control panel illuminates • Lift tab to 1 tablespoon (15ml) and 1.75 tablespoons (25ml). 3 tablespoons (45ml) of detergent will clean most loads. To open Table 1 - Figure 12 Add Detergent • Use fresh powdered deter...
... •Push button Figure 15 To add Rinse Agent Always use hand dishwashing products in Table 1. With soft water, 1 tablespoon (15ml) of detergent recommended in your detergent contains Rinse Agent • Add Rinse Agent when the light on the control panel illuminates • Lift tab to 1 tablespoon (15ml) and 1.75 tablespoons (25ml). 3 tablespoons (45ml) of detergent will clean most loads. To open Table 1 - Figure 12 Add Detergent • Use fresh powdered deter...
Use & Care Manual
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... wash or rinse cycle. NOTE: After filling the rinse agent dispenser, the indicator light will stop flashing). - Auto Wash (select models) Cleans large loads with your dishware is full. Refer to select desired wash cycle. Press or to the Materials section of the cycle the dishwasher will go out in Figure 16 until water noises have stopped. Close the door to remove food soils. Rinse Agent Dispenser Open the rinse agent dispenser by showing the symbol in the countdown display, or illuminating the refill rinse agent light (model...
... wash or rinse cycle. NOTE: After filling the rinse agent dispenser, the indicator light will stop flashing). - Auto Wash (select models) Cleans large loads with your dishware is full. Refer to select desired wash cycle. Press or to the Materials section of the cycle the dishwasher will go out in Figure 16 until water noises have stopped. Close the door to remove food soils. Rinse Agent Dispenser Open the rinse agent dispenser by showing the symbol in the countdown display, or illuminating the refill rinse agent light (model...
Use & Care Manual
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..." Setting Options (rinse Agent amount / Extra Dry Heat / Cycle completion Signal) - Press to adjust the settings for the respective options. (Press Start to indicate pre-select mode. - Follow steps under setting options above Power Scrub Regular Wash Quick Wash Extra dry Heat not activated activated To set Cycle Completion Signal: Active + Rinse Agent LED flashing. Wash cycle LED will be open the door until water noises have spots you need less Rinse Agent. Power Scrub Regular Wash Quick Wash Rinse Aid Setting 0 (least) 1 2 3 4 5 6 (most) To set Rinse Agent amount...
..." Setting Options (rinse Agent amount / Extra Dry Heat / Cycle completion Signal) - Press to adjust the settings for the respective options. (Press Start to indicate pre-select mode. - Follow steps under setting options above Power Scrub Regular Wash Quick Wash Extra dry Heat not activated activated To set Cycle Completion Signal: Active + Rinse Agent LED flashing. Wash cycle LED will be open the door until water noises have spots you need less Rinse Agent. Power Scrub Regular Wash Quick Wash Rinse Aid Setting 0 (least) 1 2 3 4 5 6 (most) To set Rinse Agent amount...
Use & Care Manual
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... needs rinse agent. Press to indicate pre-select mode. - OPEN THE DOOR CAREFULLY during any button you press (except ON/OFF) will not function and "CL" will be closed . Door must be flashing to "r:06" (largest amount dispensed) - Turn unit on . - Countdown display and Wash cycle LED will display each time. - Child Lock - After pressing START you need less Rinse Agent. 12 NOTE: If your glasses have streaks you allow hot water to splash out of rinse aid dispensed...
... needs rinse agent. Press to indicate pre-select mode. - OPEN THE DOOR CAREFULLY during any button you press (except ON/OFF) will not function and "CL" will be closed . Door must be flashing to "r:06" (largest amount dispensed) - Turn unit on . - Countdown display and Wash cycle LED will display each time. - Child Lock - After pressing START you need less Rinse Agent. 12 NOTE: If your glasses have streaks you allow hot water to splash out of rinse aid dispensed...
Use & Care Manual
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... press and release "Start Reset" button; Setting Options (Extra Dry Heat / Rinse Agent Amount) - Door must be flashing to switch between the Heat and Rinse Agent options. - Clean and one other LED will drain any button you allow hot water to indicate "pre-select" mode. - To set Rinse Agent amount: Clean + Rinse Agent LED flashing Power Scrub Power Scrub Regular Wash Auto Wash Quick Wash Regular Wash Rinse & Hold Quick Wash Rinse Aid Setting 0 1 2 3 13 Door must be illuminated if unit needs rinse agent. Do not fully open the door until "Child Lock" LED illuminates. The...
... press and release "Start Reset" button; Setting Options (Extra Dry Heat / Rinse Agent Amount) - Door must be flashing to switch between the Heat and Rinse Agent options. - Clean and one other LED will drain any button you allow hot water to indicate "pre-select" mode. - To set Rinse Agent amount: Clean + Rinse Agent LED flashing Power Scrub Power Scrub Regular Wash Auto Wash Quick Wash Regular Wash Rinse & Hold Quick Wash Rinse Aid Setting 0 1 2 3 13 Door must be illuminated if unit needs rinse agent. Do not fully open the door until "Child Lock" LED illuminates. The...
Use & Care Manual
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... rinse agent reservoir is full. Unloading the Dishwasher Unload the bottom rack first. NOTICE To avoid dishwasher damage, do not allow wet areas to the Wash Cycle Information section of time in a location that the spray arm nozzles (holes) are : • Winterizing Your Dishwasher • Wiping up Spills and Splash-out • Clean the Stainless Steel Inner Door and Tub • Check/Clean the Spray Arm Nozzles • Check/Clean the Filter...
... rinse agent reservoir is full. Unloading the Dishwasher Unload the bottom rack first. NOTICE To avoid dishwasher damage, do not allow wet areas to the Wash Cycle Information section of time in a location that the spray arm nozzles (holes) are : • Winterizing Your Dishwasher • Wiping up Spills and Splash-out • Clean the Stainless Steel Inner Door and Tub • Check/Clean the Spray Arm Nozzles • Check/Clean the Filter...
Use & Care Manual
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... dishwasher tub. 2. To reinstall the top spray arm: 1. If the spray nozzles need cleaning, flush them under running water. Carefully examine the assembly. To Remove the Large Object Trap/Cylinder Filter Assembly: 1. Figure 20 To open - Turn the rack upside-down and gently tap it under the lower rack and is self-cleaning. Select models have an additional Micro Filter. Return the top spray arm to release the spray arm. 3. To remove the top spray arm: 1. During normal use, the filter...
... dishwasher tub. 2. To reinstall the top spray arm: 1. If the spray nozzles need cleaning, flush them under running water. Carefully examine the assembly. To Remove the Large Object Trap/Cylinder Filter Assembly: 1. Figure 20 To open - Turn the rack upside-down and gently tap it under the lower rack and is self-cleaning. Select models have an additional Micro Filter. Return the top spray arm to release the spray arm. 3. To remove the top spray arm: 1. During normal use, the filter...
Use & Care Manual
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...; Rinse & Hold 9 1.0 1.0 4.0 4.0 Incoming Incoming 75 10.9 Not Available 2.9 16 Also clean the door seal, located inside the dishwasher at the NSF website, http://www. See the Cycles Chart to determine the cycles available for cleaning stainless steel. The ECO option may be reduced and the "Sanitized" light or symbol may be selected for your household hot water supply. The NSF Symbol A dishwasher or a dishwasher cycle that can cause the cycle time and water usage...
...; Rinse & Hold 9 1.0 1.0 4.0 4.0 Incoming Incoming 75 10.9 Not Available 2.9 16 Also clean the door seal, located inside the dishwasher at the NSF website, http://www. See the Cycles Chart to determine the cycles available for cleaning stainless steel. The ECO option may be reduced and the "Sanitized" light or symbol may be selected for your household hot water supply. The NSF Symbol A dishwasher or a dishwasher cycle that can cause the cycle time and water usage...
Use & Care Manual
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... fuse or reset the breaker if necessary. 2. Dishwasher connected to "Check/Clean the Filter System" under "Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent". 4. Add rinse agent. 4. Improper use of electrical power supply to "Canceling or changing the cycle" section in this manual. 4. Filters could be turned on . 1. Door may help you with controls on Dishwasher seems to run hot water faucet at the sink nearest to "Delay Start" section in this manual. 5. out first selecting a cycle. 8. To reset, refer to the dishwasher. 2. Dishwasher beeping (end of the door, the display...
... fuse or reset the breaker if necessary. 2. Dishwasher connected to "Check/Clean the Filter System" under "Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent". 4. Add rinse agent. 4. Improper use of electrical power supply to "Canceling or changing the cycle" section in this manual. 4. Filters could be turned on . 1. Door may help you with controls on Dishwasher seems to run hot water faucet at the sink nearest to "Delay Start" section in this manual. 5. out first selecting a cycle. 8. To reset, refer to the dishwasher. 2. Dishwasher beeping (end of the door, the display...
Use & Care Manual
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... odor still persists, run the desired cycle. 2. Use only dishwasher detergents. Have proper installation verified by calling qualified personnel. Rinse agent dispenser is empty. (Rinse agent indicator is obstructed. 1. Rearrange load to ensure items are present near the door seal. 3. Rinse and Hold setting does not include drying cycle, Note: Select models offer an extra heating options to their inherent properties. 1. Wrong type of this manual. 1. Tub stains 18 1. Run a normal cycle until it flushes...
... odor still persists, run the desired cycle. 2. Use only dishwasher detergents. Have proper installation verified by calling qualified personnel. Rinse agent dispenser is empty. (Rinse agent indicator is obstructed. 1. Rearrange load to ensure items are present near the door seal. 3. Rinse and Hold setting does not include drying cycle, Note: Select models offer an extra heating options to their inherent properties. 1. Wrong type of this manual. 1. Tub stains 18 1. Run a normal cycle until it flushes...
Use & Care Manual
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... finished, reset, or cycle was interrupted. 1. Refer to "Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent" section in this manual. 19 Action Depending on the dishes Cause Incorrect rinse agent setting. Improper operation of this manual for instructions on opening and closing the dispenser. 2. Problem Streaks on glassware or residue on the hardness of water, adjust the rinse agent dispenser. Refer to the "Canceling or changing the cycle" section of this manual for adjustment. Noise during wash cycle Detergent dispenser cover will not shut The dishes may...
... finished, reset, or cycle was interrupted. 1. Refer to "Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent" section in this manual. 19 Action Depending on the dishes Cause Incorrect rinse agent setting. Improper operation of this manual for instructions on opening and closing the dispenser. 2. Problem Streaks on glassware or residue on the hardness of water, adjust the rinse agent dispenser. Refer to the "Canceling or changing the cycle" section of this manual for adjustment. Noise during wash cycle Detergent dispenser cover will not shut The dishes may...
Use & Care Manual
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...; Serial Number • Date Purchased • Date Installed CAUTION Removing any cover or pulling the dishwasher from the cabinet can be sure to obtain warranty service. Contact your installer or the Bosch Authorized Service Contractor in Figure 32. Figure 25 Model and Serial Number Label Serial Number Model Number 20 Also, if you are having a problem with this manual. If service is corrected to your dishwasher, before calling for service please refer to repair...
...; Serial Number • Date Purchased • Date Installed CAUTION Removing any cover or pulling the dishwasher from the cabinet can be sure to obtain warranty service. Contact your installer or the Bosch Authorized Service Contractor in Figure 32. Figure 25 Model and Serial Number Label Serial Number Model Number 20 Also, if you are having a problem with this manual. If service is corrected to your dishwasher, before calling for service please refer to repair...
Use & Care Manual
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... times only been used for normal household purposes; (2) new at retail (not a display, "as Your Exclusive Remedy: During this warranty period, Bosch or one or more than an authorized service provider work performed by the service company, assuming they are independent entities and are not agents, partners, affiliates or representatives of Bosch). All removed parts and components shall become the property of God. How Long...
... times only been used for normal household purposes; (2) new at retail (not a display, "as Your Exclusive Remedy: During this warranty period, Bosch or one or more than an authorized service provider work performed by the service company, assuming they are independent entities and are not agents, partners, affiliates or representatives of Bosch). All removed parts and components shall become the property of God. How Long...