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YOUR LIFE. OUR INSPIRATION.
DISHWASHER USE AND CARE MANUAL
GUIDE D’ENTRETIEN ET D’UTILISATION DU LAVE-VAISSELLE
MANUAL DE USO Y CUIDADO PARA LAVADORA DE PLATOS
MODELS\MODÈLES\MODELOS : SHE66C, SHX56C, SHV56C, SHX57C, SHV57C
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Congratulations, and Thank You from Bosch! Thank you for selecting a Bosch dishwasher. You have joined the many consumers who demand quiet and superior performance from their dishwashers. This manual was written with your safety and convenience in mind, and the information contained herein is very important. We highly recommend that you read this manual before you use your dishwasher for the first time. To learn even more about your dishwasher and available accessories, as well as many other top
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Important Safety Instructions Do not tamper with or override controls and WARNING interlocks. Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or Misuse of the dishwasher can result dish racks of the dishwasher. in serious injury or death. Do not use the To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow dishwasher in any way not covered in this children to play in or on the dishwasher. manual or for any purpose other than When children become old enough to operate those explained on the following pa
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Dishwasher Components Vent Door Gasket Top Rack Top Rack Spray Arm Filter System (in dishwasher Bottom Rack floor) Spray Arm Bottom Rack Silverware Basket Detergent/ Rinse Agent Dispenser Model/Serial Number Label 3
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Dishwasher Features and Options AVS™ Noise Reduction System: A two-pump motor Digital Countdown Display: A digital readout that counts down the time remaining in the cycle. system, the Suspension Motor™, and triple insulation make this dishwasher one of the quietest in North Refill Rinse Agent Indicator Light: An indicator light America. will illuminate to alert you when more rinse agent is required. Fully Integrated Model (models SHV56C and SHV57C only): Requires a custom door panel. Sanitized
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Dishware Materials Preparing and Loading the Dishware NOTE: Before using your dishwasher for the first Dishware Preparation time, check the information in this section. Some items are not dishwasher safe and should be Do not pre-wash items having loosely-attached hand-washed; others require special loading. soiling. Contact the item’s manufacturer if you are unsure Remove large food particles, bones, seeds, about the item’s dishwasher suitability. toothpicks, and excessive grease. Items having b
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Preparing and Loading the Dishware (continued) When the top rack is loaded, push it into the Loading the Top Rack dishwasher. Figures 1 and 2 show typical mixed loads for the top rack. NOTE: When pushing the top rack into the dishwasher, push it until it stops against the back Figure 1 of the tub so the top rack spray arm will connect to the water supply. RACKMATIC™ Top Rack Height Adjustment (models SHE66C, SHV57C and SHX57C) The top rack can be lowered to accommodate large items in the top ra
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Preparing and Loading the Dishware (continued) Top Rack Height Adjustment Top Rack Only™ Cycle (models SHV56C and SHX56C only) This cycle allows you to save energy, water, and Remove the empty upper rack by pulling it out of detergent by washing loads small enough to fill only the upper rack. the dishwasher to the point that it can be lifted upward, as shown in Figure 6. NOTE: The Top Rack Only™ cycle does not reduce wash time. Pull the rack outward and up until the rollers are completely free
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Preparing and Loading the Dishware (continued) Bottom Rack Accessories Loading Extra Tall Items Flip Tines If an item is too tall to be placed into the bottom Flip Tines fold down to make loading the racks rack even with the top rack in the raised position, easier in some Figure 12 Remove the empty top rack by pulling it out of the instances. dishwasher until it stops rolling. Grasp the tines Pull the front of the rack upward and outward until as shown in the rollers are completely free of the r
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Preparing and Loading the Dishware (continued) Place your extra tall item(s) in the bottom rack as Loading the Silverware Basket shown in Figure 17. CAUTION Do not block vent. The sharp points and edges of knives and other sharp utensils can cause serious injuries. Load knives and other sharp utensils with sharp points and edges down. Do not allow children to handle or play near knives and sharp utensils. Keep children away from knives and other sharp utensils. NOTE: The silverware basket tops
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Preparing and Loading the Dishware (continued) The Flexible Silverware Basket Some suggestions for placing the two halves in the lower rack are shown in Figure 20. This basket is designed for maximum versatility. The basket splits along its length, resulting in two Figure 20 halves that may be placed in a variety of positions in the lower rack, greatly increasing the lower rack’s loading versatility. To split the Flexible Silverware Basket: 1. Grasp the basket as shown in Figure 19A, and slide t
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Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent Detergent Table 1 - Recommended Detergent Amount Water Type To avoid dishwasher damage, do not use Wash Unit Hard Medium Soft hand dishwashing products in your Cycle dishwasher. Power ml 45 45 25-45 Scrub 3.5 3.5 1.75 to 3.5 Tbsp Use only detergent specifically designed for Plus dishwashers. For best results, use fresh ml 25-45 25 15-25 Auto powdered dishwashing detergent. Wash Tbsp 1.75 to 3.5 1.75 1 to 1.75 This dishwasher uses less water so you need to ml 25-4
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Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent (continued) Return the rinse agent dispenser cover to its shut Opening the Detergent Dispenser position and press it firmly so that the cover Cover snaps shut. NOTE: To open the detergent dispenser cover, press the blue release in the direction NOTE: Figure 24B represents a completely shown in Figure 22. Pressing down on the empty rinse agent reservoir. release tab will not open the cover. Refill the rinse agent dispenser when the rinse Press agent reservoir lev
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Operating the Dishwasher Top Rack Only Selecting the Proper Wash Cycle This option allows you to save energy and water Always make sure your dishware is dishwasher by washing loads small enough to fill only the top safe. Refer to the Dishware Materials section of rack. To activate, select the Top Rack Only button this manual for guidance. in addition to one of the cycles listed above. Power Scrub Plus When using the Top Rack Only feature, dishes Cleans items having baked-on or hard dried-on shou
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Operating the Dishwasher (continued) Canceling or Changing a Cycle To cancel or change a cycle, open the dishwasher door far enough to expose the control buttons then press and hold for three seconds the two buttons labeled “Cancel Drain” as shown in Figure 26. Figure 26 Cancel Drain Wait approximately one minute, then press the On/Off button You may now begin a new cycle. Child Safety Latch (model SHE66C only) Figure 27 Your dishwasher is shipped from the factory with the Child Safety Latch dis
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Operating the Dishwasher (continued) Dishware Drying “Sanitized” Light At the end of the cycle the dishwasher will stop When the “Sanitized” light appears, it means that and a period of condensation drying will follow. the dishware and kitchenware that was just After 12 - 15 minutes of drying: washed has been sanitized according to the requirements of the National Sanitation the cycle countdown display will read “0”. Foundation (NSF). For more information on NSF the “Sanitized” light may app
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Care and Maintenance Check/Clean the Stainless Steel Maintenance Tasks Inner Door and Tub Certain areas of your dishwasher require Clean the outer edges of the inside door panel occasional maintenance. The maintenance tasks regularly to remove debris that might collect there are easy to do and will ensure continued superior from normal loading. performance from your dishwasher. These tasks are: If spots begin to appear on the stainless steel tub or inner door, make sure the rinse agent reservoir
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Care and Maintenance (continued) To reinstall the top spray arm: Check/Clean the Filter System This dishwasher has a filter system that consists 1. Return the top spray arm to its installed of a Large Object Trap/Cylinder Filter assembly position. and a Fine Filter. Select models have an 2. Return the locking nut to its installed additional Micro Filter. The filter system is located position and turn it 1/8 turn clockwise. on the inside of your dishwasher under the lower rack and is easily acces
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Care and Maintenance (continued) To Remove the Fine Filter and the Micro Filter: 1. Lift the Fine Filter from the dishwasher floor To avoid possible diswasher damage, do as shown Figure 35 not use harsh chemicals, abrasive in Figure cleaners, scouring pads (metal or plastic), 35 and or abrasive cloths/paper towels to clean flush it your dishwasher’s exterior door panel. clean by Your dishwasher’s exterior door panel can holding it be damaged by doing so. under running water. Clean the Exterior
