Bosh SHS63VL5UC Instructions Manual
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Operating the Dishwasher en-us 31 To change the setting: 1.Press the On/Off button (.2.Hold down the function key # and press the Start button P until the display 8 indicates š:‹x (x can be any number). 3.Release both buttons.4.Press the function key # until the display 8 indicates ˜:‹x. 5.Press the function key 3 until the display corresponds with your requirements. 6.Press the Start button P. Switching off the appliance Short time after the end of the wash cycle: 1.Open the door.2.Switch off On/Off button (.3.Turn off water supply.4.Remove the utensils when they have cooled down. 9WARNING RISK OF INJURY! To avoid risk of injury, always use caution when opening the door during or following a wash cycle as hot water or steam may escape. Do not fully open the door until water noises have stopped and steam has subsided. Interrupting the wash cycle 9CAUTION Expansion (overpressure) may cause the appliance door to open and/or water to escape! If the door was opened on an appliance which has a hot water connection or is heated, always leave the door ajar for several minutes and then close. 1.Open the door.2.Switch off On/Off switch (. The LED’s go out. The wash cycle is saved. 3.To continue the wash cycle, switch on the On/Off switch ( again. 4.Close the door. Note: Your dishwasher is protected against unintentional operation. If the appliance door remains open for more than 4 seconds after pressing the Start button, the operation will be paused. Press the Start button again and close the appliance door. Terminating the wash cycle (Reset) T e r m i n a t i n g t h e w a s h c y c l e1.Press and hold Start button P for approximately 3 seconds until the display reads ‹:‹‚. 2.Wait about 1 minute while the dishwasher drains. 3.Press On/Off button (. You may now power the dishwasher back on and begin a new cycle if desired.
en-us Operating the Dishwasher 32 Changing the wash cycle When the Start button ( has been pressed, the wash cycle cannot be changed. The only way a wash cycle can be changed is by terminating the wash cycle (Reset). InfoLight® * While the wash cycle is running, a light spot shines on the floor under the appliance door. Do not open the appliance door until the light point is no longer visible on the floor. If the appliance door is not completely closed, the light spot flashes*. If the appliance is installed at eye-level, with flush furniture front, the light point is not visible. In darkened rooms, some light scattering may be visible. This is normal and cannot be changed. You can switch the Infolight on or off. To change the setting: 1.Open the door.2.Press the On/Off button (.3.Hold down function key # and press Start button P until the display 8 indicates š:‹x (x can be any number). Release both buttons. 4.Press function key # until the display shows ‚:‹‚. 5.Press the function key 3 to switch the InfoLight® feature on ‚:‹‚ or off ‚:‹‹. 6.Press Start button P to save the setting. * optional feature which may or may not be included with your dishwasher. Intensive drying* The final rinse uses a higher temperature which improves the drying result. The cycle time may increase slightly. (Caution if utensils are delicate!) This feature has two settings: 1.Open the door.2.Press the On/Off button (.3.Hold down function key # and press Start button P until the display 8 indicates š:x (x can be any number). 4.Release both buttons.5.Press function key # until the display 8 indicates the factory set value š:‹‹. 6.Press function key 3 to switch the Extra dry feature on š:‹‚ or off š:‹‹. 7.Press Start button P to save setting. * optional feature which may or may not be included with your dishwasher. ‚:‹‹Off ‚:‹‚lowš:‹‹Off š:‹‚On
Care and Maintenance en-us 33 2 Care and Maintenance C a r e a n d M a i n t e n a n c eA regular inspection and maintenance of your machine will help to prevent faults. This saves time and prevents future problems. Overall condition of the dishwasher NOTICE ■Never use a steam cleaner to clean your dishwasher. The manufacturer is not liable for any resulting damage. ■Regularly wipe the front of the appliance with a damp cloth - water and a small amount of liquid soap is adequate. Do not use sponges as they could scratch the surfaces. ■Do not use bleach-based wipes as they could damage the surface or printing. ■Stainless steel appliances: To prevent corrosion, do not use sponges or chlorine based cleaners. Use a stainless steel polish to seal and protect the surface. Do not use chlorine based cleaners or wipes. ■Clean the outer edges of the inside door panel regularly to remove debris that may collect from normal loading. If spots begin to appear on the stainless steel, make sure the rinse agent is full and functioning properly. ■Clean the door seal regularly with a damp cloth to remove food particles that may collect from normal loading and cause odor. A soiled door seal may not seal properly. 9WARNING Use caution when removing parts for cleaning as some debris may be sharp. Filters The Bosch® filter system 1Z is designed to prevent the need to pre-rinse normally attached food soils from your dishes. Simply scrape leftover food soils off of dishware before loading. This process will conserve time, water and the energy require to heat your household water supply. Your dishwasher filter system is designed to filter 100% of the water entering the spray arms to provide a continuous supply of clean water to remove food soils from your dishware. Filter components The filter system 1Z consists of three parts. A Large Object Trap Prevents objects that should not be placed in your dishwasher from damaging the dishwasher pump system or clogging your household drain. $ % &
en-us Care and Maintenance 34 Cleaning intervals The filter system 1Z is designed to minimize maintenance while providing premium cleaning performance and minimum energy consumption. Depending on use habits and water hardness, the filter system will require some maintenance to sustain premium cleaning performance. Your filter system may need to be cleaned when: ■You notice food soils remaining on the filter system or objects trapped in the Large Object Trap. ■A drop in cleaning performance or a gritty film forms on the dishware. When washing normally attached food soils that have been scraped before loading, in a household that runs the dishwasher every other day, your filter should be cleaned: Note: Clean the filter after washing loads with large amounts of food soils or loads with a heavy starch content, like potatoes and pasta, to maintain optimal performance.To check or clean the filter system: 1.Unscrew the Large Object Trap as illustrated and remove the entire filter system. 2.Remove any residue and clean filters by rinsing under running water. Note: do not use abrasive brushes or steel wool, etc., as they may damage the filter. 3.Reinstall the filter system in reverse sequence and lock into place by screwing the Large Object Trap until the marking arrows align. B Flat Fine Filter Prevents food particles from entering the wash chamber and directs particles toward the micro filter. C Micro Filter Directs the smallest of particles to the household plumbing drain.Cleaning intervalUse this setting, 3 times a yearif you rinse before loading 4 times a yearif you only scrape before loading 6 times a yearif you do not rinse or scrape before loading 12 times a yearif you have hard water
Care and Maintenance en-us 35 Spray arms Check spray arms 12, 1J for grease and limescale deposits. If you find such deposits: ■Fill detergent dispenser 9* with detergent and start the appliance without utensils in the cycle with the highest rinsing temperature. ~ Wash Cycle Information on page 27 ■Clean the appliance with detergents/appliance cleaners which are particularly suitable for use with dishwashers. ■Unscrew the upper spray arm 12 and pull off the lower spray 1J arm as shown. Inspect for deposits. Drain pump Large food remnants in the rinsing water not retained by the filters may block the waste water pump. In this case: ■Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. ■Remove the filters. ~ Filters on page 33 ■Scoop out standing water - use a sponge if necessary. ■Using a spoon, pry off the pump cover until it clicks, then grip the cover and pull upward until it resists and then pull forward. ■Check inner compartment and remove any foreign objects. 9WARNING Use caution when removing parts for cleaning as some debris may be sharp. ■Place cover in the original position, press down and engage. ■Reinstall filters. Note: The drain pump will not work properly if the drain pump cover is not snapped in completely until it clicks. &OLFN
en-us Care and Maintenance 36 Preparing your unit for vacation NOTICE Before leaving for vacation during warmer weather, besides turning off the main valve, also turn off water supply at the nearest point to the dishwasher. During colder weather, please follow the instructions for winterizing your unit below. Winterizing your unit NOTICE If your dishwasher will be unused for a period of time in a location that experiences freezing temperatures (holiday home or through a vacation period), have your dishwasher winterized by a professional service.
Troubleshooting en-us 37 3 Troubleshooting T r o u b l e s h o o t i n gDishwashers may occasionally exhibit problems that are unrelated to a malfunction of the dishwasher itself. The following information may help you with a dishwasher problem without involving a repair professional. ProblemCauseAction Dishwasher does not start Door may not be properly latched. Shut the door completely until you hear a click. Dishwasher may not be turned on. Press the main power switch ( to turn dishwasher on. Dishwasher not reset or previous cycle not completed.Reset the dishwasher. Delay start engaged. Reset Delay start. ~ Delay Start on page 30 Interruption of electrical power supply to dishwasher or blown fuse.Check circuit breaker. The door may have been closed without first selecting a cycle.Select a cycle and close the door. Water supply may not be turned on. Check and turn on water supply. Cycle does not resume after door is opened and closed during cycle.Door is opened longer than 4 seconds after a cycle has started.Press Start button again to resume cycle. Display does not illuminateA fuse may have been blown or circuit breaker tripped.Check the fuse or circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the breaker if necessary. Door not closed or latched. Note: For models with controls on top of the door, the display only illuminates when the door is opened and controls are visible.Ensure door is properly latched and completely closed.
en-us Troubleshooting 38Dishwasher seems to run a long time Incoming water is not warm enough.Before starting a cycle, run hot water faucet at the sink closest to the dishwasher. Cycle time can vary due to soil and water conditions.Sensors in the dishwasher automatically increase the cycle time to ensure a good wash when heavy soil is detected. Rinse aid dispenser 9 is empty, or rinse aid setting has been set to “0”. Add rinse aid, or change rinse aid setting. Dishwasher connected to cold water supply. Note: Check the typical wash cycle length. ~ Wash Cycle Information on page 27Verify dishwasher is connected to hot water supply plumbing. Dishes are not getting clean enoughSpray arm movement obstructed. Ensure that spray arm movement is not blocked by hand rotating spray arms 12, 1J before starting cycle. Spray arm nozzles clogged. Remove spray arms 12, 1J and clean them. ~ Spray arms on page 35 Improper use of detergents. Increase or decrease detergent depending on the water hardness. Filters 1Z could be clogged. Clean the filters 1Z. ~ Filter components on page 33 Dishes are nested or loaded too closely together.Rearrange load such that water spray can reach all items in the dishwasher. ~ Loading the Dishwasher on page 13 Selected wash cycle is not suitable for food soil conditions.Refer to Wash Cycle Information. ~ Wash Cycle Information on page 27 Streaks on glassware or residue on the dishesIncorrect rinse aid setting. Depending on the hardness of water, adjust the rinse agent dispenser 9. ~ Rinse Aid on page 12 Dishes are not getting dry enough Note: Plastic or Teflon do not typically dry as well as other items due to their inherent properties.Rinse aid dispenser 9 is empty or incorrect rinse aid amount is set.Add rinse aid or adjust setting - the use of rinse agent improves drying, use the Auto cycle, use the Sanitize option. Improper loading of dishes. Rearrange load to ensure items are not nesting. ~ Loading the Dishwasher on page 13 Note: Select models offer an extra heating option to improve drying performance.
Troubleshooting en-us 39 Odor Note: Water testing is done in the factory. Occasionally water may still appear in dishwasher at purchase which may create an odor. Food debris is present at the bottom of the dishwasher.Remove the filters and clean them. ~ Care and Maintenance on page 33 Food particles are present near the door seal.~ Care and Maintenance on page 33 Residual water is present at the bottom of the dishwasher.Ensure the dishwasher has completely drained from the last cycle. Drain hose is obstructed. Remove any obstructions from the drain hose by calling qualified personnel. Note: If odor still persists, run the Normal/ Regular cycle until it flushes and interrupt the cycle and place an 8 oz. cup of distilled white vinegar solution on the upper rack and then finish the cycle. Dishwasher not filling with water or “Check water supply” display lights upRestriction in the water supply system.Ensure that the water supply valve (typically located under kitchen sink) is open and check that the water supply line has no kinks or clogs. Previous wash cycle was not completed.~ Operating the Dishwasher on page 29 Delay start is active. Cancel the delay start or wait until delay start time completes. Household water supply turned off. Turn on water supply. Fascia panel discolored or markedAbrasive cleaner used. Use mild detergents with soft damp cloth. Noise during wash cycleDishes may not be arranged properly.Water circulation sound is normal, but if you suspect items are banging into each other or into the spray arms, check optimal arrangement of dishes. ~ Loading the Dishwasher on page 13 Water leaksSuds. Using wrong type of detergent or overfilling the rinse aid dispenser results in suds and leaks - use only dishwasher detergents. If suds still persist, add one tablespoon of vegetable oil at the bottom of the dishwasher and run the desired cycle. Door seal could be pulled away from track.Ensure the door seal is in the track. Condensation vent is blocked. Ensure that condensation vent is not blocked. Improper installation. Have proper installation verified by qualified personnel (water supply, drain system, leveling, plumbing).
en-us Troubleshooting 40 -------- Tub stainsStains on the dishwasher interior are due to water hardness.Concentrated lemon juice can reduce the build-up of hard water stains. Run Normal/Regular cycle until it flushes and interrupt the cycle and then place an 8 oz. cup of the concentrated lemon solution on the upper rack and finish the cycle. This can be done periodically to avoid build-up. Silverware in contact with tub. Ensure that silverware does not make contact with the tub while running a cycle. Detergent dispenser cover will not shutImproper operation of detergent cover.For instructions on opening and closing the dispenser ~ Detergent on page 22 Previous cycle was not finished or interrupted.~ Operating the Dishwasher on page 29 Unable to select desired cyclePrevious cycle not finished.~ Operating the Dishwasher on page 29 Touch sensitive keys not activating easily or activating without being touched * optional feature which may or may not be included with your dishwasher.Water or other liquid on the surface. Wiping the fascia with a wet cloth may cause unwanted activation. wipe the fascia with a soft, dry cloth when possible. If you must use a damp cloth to clean, dry immediately. Never pour water on the controls. Touch keys not being activated properly.Press the center of the touch key with the flat area of your fingertip. A beep will sound to indicate that the selection has been made. Touching the keys lightly should work. Note: There is a built-in delay to prevent someone from launching several actions at once by accidentally wiping their hand (or a cleaning cloth) across the control panel.