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DISHWASHER USE AND CARE MANUAL
MoDel: sHe55C
GUIDE D’ENTRETIEN ET D’UTILISATION DU LAVE-VAISSELLE
MoDÈle: sHe55C
MANUAL DE USO Y CUIDADO PARA LAVADORA DE PLATOS
MoDÈlos: sHe55C
9000334909 Rev A 02/08
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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 t
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Important Safety Instructions - Read andSave This Information NOTICE Never use steam cleaning products to clean your dishwasher. The manufacturer will not be liable for possible damages or consequences. Never use harsh chemicals to clean your dishwasher. Some chloride-containing cleaning products can damage your dishwasher and may present health hazards! It is highly recommended for the end use consumer to become familiar with the procedure to shut off the incoming water supply and the proced
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Dishwasher Components Vent Door Gasket Extra Tall Item Sprinkler Top Rack (select models) Top Rack Spray Arm Filter System (in dishwasher Bottom Rack floor) Spray Arm Bottom Rack Silverware Basket Rinse Agent Dispenser Model/Serial Number Label Detergent Dispenser Dishwasher Features and Options Noise Reduction System: a two-pump motor system, the Water Shut-Off: A safety feature that stops the flow of incoming suspension Motor™, and triple insulation make this dishwasher water, if wa
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Figure 1 Dishware Materials 10 place setting top rack NOTE: Before using your dishwasher for the first time, check the information in this section. Some items are not dishwasher safe and should be hand-washed; others require special loading. Contact the item’s manufacturer if you are unsure about the item’s dishwasher suitability. Recommended Aluminum: Colored anodized aluminum may fade over time. Minerals in your water may cause the aluminum to darken or spot. This can usually be removed by
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Figure 6 Top Rack Accessories 10 place setting bottom rack Top Rack Flip Tines flip t ines fold down to make loading the racks easier in some instances. Grasp the tines, release from notch, and fold the tines downward. When the top rack is loaded, push it into the dishwasher. NOTE: When pushing the top rack into the dishwasher, push it until it stops against the back of the tub so the top rack spray arm will connect to the water supply. Do not push the top rack with the door. RACKMATIC™ To
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With the silverware basket tops down, load the silverware basket following the patterns suggested in Figure11 (for flexible basket). Place knives with their handles up, and forks and spoons with their handles down. if large or oddly-shaped items are to be loaded into the silverware basket with the tops up, load the items so that they do not nest together. load knives and sharp utensils with their handles up. CAUTION The sharp points and edges of knives and other sharp utensils can cause se
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Figure 14 Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent • use fresh powdered detergent 3 TBS MAX for best results 2 TBS (25 ML) Detergent 1 TBS (15 ML) • 1 tablespoon will clean most loads Use only detergent specifically designed for dishwashers. For best results, use fresh powdered • 3 tablespoons Max, do not dishwashing detergent. overfill • When using detergent tabs, lay add Detergent them flat to avoid contact with NOTICE the cover To avoid dishwasher damage, do not use hand dishwashing products
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Rinse Agent Dispenser open the rinse agent dispenser by lifting the tab with your thumb as shown in f igure 17. Figure 19 add liquid rinse agent to the dispenser as shown in f igure 18 until the rinse agent reservoir is full. Wipe up any excess rinse agent that puddles when the dispenser reservoir is full. NOTE: the dishwasher indicates low rinse agent either by showing the symbol in the countdown display, or illuminating the refill rinse agent light as shown in f igure 19 (model dependent)
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· press the on/off button to save the setting. Figure 21 Exposed Front Controls Delay Start 1) Close the door this option allows you to delay the start time of your dishwasher. to activate: · turn the dishwasher on. · select the desired wash cycle. · press and hold the Delay start button. release when the desired delay time is shown in 3) select a cycle the display window. 2) turn on 4) the unit will OPTIDRY™ then start t his feature senses when the unit is low on rinse agent and automatica
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Sanitation Foundation (NSF). For more information on NSF certification, refer to the Wash Figure 23 Cycle information section of this manual. Unloading the Dishwasher Unload the bottom rack first. unload the silverware basket(s). they are easily removed for unloading. unload the top rack. if the extra tall item sprinkler was installed, return the dishwasher to its normal condition (see the Loading Extra Tall Items instructions in the “Loading the Dishwasher” section of this manual). Care and
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Figure 24 To remove the top spray arm: 1. remove the empty top rack from the dishwasher. A 2. turn the rack upside-down. the top spray arm is held in position by a locking nut as shown in f igure 24a . turn the locking nut counter-clockwise 1/8 turn and remove it, as shown in f igure 24B to release the spray arm. 3. remove the spray arm as shown in f igure 25. 4. look for obstruction in the spray nozzles. 5. If the spray nozzles need cleaning, flush them under running water. To reinstall the
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Figure 27 To Remove the Fine Filter: 1. Lift the Fine Filter from the dishwasher floor as shown in Figure 29 and flush it clean by holding it under running water. To reinstall the filter system: 1. return the f ine f ilter to its installed position. 2. place the l arge o bject trap/Cylinder f ilter assembly into its installed position in the dishwasher floor. 3. turn the ring handle clockwise 1/4 turn until it is locked. the arrow on the ring handle and the arrow on the f ine f ilter should po
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THE NSF SYMBOL A dishwasher or a dishwasher cycle that has the NSF symbol has been certified by the NSF International to meet very strict requirements of wash time and water temperature to ensure dishware and kitchenware sanitization. these requirements are explained in the document NSF/ANSI 184, Residential Dishwashers. More information on NSF Certification is available at the NSF website, http://www.nsfconsumer.org/home/appliances.asp. Your dishwasher is NSF certified. The dishwasher cycles
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Self Help Dishwashers 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. Problem Cause Action 1. shut the door completely. Dishwasher 1. Door may not be properly latched. 2. press the main power switch to turn unit on. does not start 2. unit may not be turned on. 3. unit not reset or previous cycle not completed. 3. To reset, refer to “Canceling
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Problem Cause Action 1. ensure that the water supply valve (typically located under kitchen sink) is 1. restriction in the water supply system. Dishwasher open and check that the water supply line has no kinks and clogs. 2. previous wash cycle was not completed. not filling with 2. Refer to the “Canceling or changing the cycle” section of this manual. 3. Delay-start is active. water 3. Cancel the delay-start or wait until delay-start time completes (times out). Refer to the “Delay Start” se
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Customer Service Your Bosch dishwasher requires no special care other than that described in the Care and Maintenance section. if you are having a problem with your dishwasher, before calling for service please refer to the self Help section. if service is necessary, contact your dealer or installer or an authorized service center. Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. any work performed by unau- thorized personnel may void the warranty. if you are having a problem with your Bosch d
