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SPS4EMW28E
[en] User manual

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Table of contents
Safety ............................................... 4 Folding prongs ............................... 22
General information.......................... 4 Basket heights................................ 22
Intended use..................................... 4
Restriction on user group................. 4 Before using for the first time ...... 23
Safe installation ................................ 4 Performing the initial configura-
Safe use ........................................... 6 tion.................................................. 23
Damaged appliance ......................... 7 Water softening system................ 23
Risk to children ................................ 8 Overview of water hardness set-
tings................................................ 23
Preventing material damage ........ 10
Setting the water softening sys-
Safe installation .............................. 10 tem ................................................. 24
Safe use ......................................... 10 Special salt ..................................... 24
Environmental protection and Switching off the water softening
saving energy................................ 11 system ............................................ 25
Disposing of packaging ................. 11 Regeneration of the water
Saving energy................................. 11 softening system ............................ 25
AquaSensor.................................... 11 Rinse aid system........................... 26
Efficient Dry .................................... 11 Rinse aid ........................................ 26
Installation and connection.......... 11 Setting the amount of rinse aid ...... 26
Scope of supply ............................. 11 Switching the rinse aid system
off ................................................... 27
Installing and connecting the ap-
pliance ............................................ 12 Detergent ....................................... 27
Drainage connection ...................... 12 Suitable detergents ........................ 27
Drinking water connection ............. 12 Unsuitable detergents .................... 28
Electrical connection ...................... 13 Information on detergents .............. 28
Familiarising yourself with Adding detergent ........................... 29
your appliance............................... 14 Tableware ...................................... 29
Appliance ....................................... 14 Damage to glass and tableware .... 30
Controls .......................................... 15 Arrange tableware .......................... 30
Programmes .................................. 17 Removing tableware....................... 31
Information for test institutes .......... 18 Basic operation ............................. 31
Favourite .................................... 18 Switching on the appliance ............ 31
Additional functions ..................... 19 Setting a programme ..................... 32
Setting additional functions ............ 32
Features......................................... 20 Setting timer programming ............ 32
Top basket...................................... 20 Starting the programme ................. 32
Bottom basket ................................ 21 Activating button lock..................... 32
Cutlery drawer ................................ 21 Deactivate button lock.................... 32
Etagere ........................................... 21 Interrupting programme ................. 32
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Terminate programme.................... 33 Customer Service.......................... 56

Switching off appliance .................. 33 Product number (E-Nr.), produc-
tion number (FD) and consecut-
Basic settings................................ 34 ive numbering (Z-Nr.) ..................... 57
Overview of basic settings ............. 34 AQUA-STOP guarantee .................. 57
Changing basic settings................. 36
Technical specifications............... 57
Home Connect .............................. 36 Information regarding Free and
Home Connect quick start ............. 36 Open Source Software ................... 58
Home Connect settings.................. 37
Declaration of Conformity ............ 58
Remote Start ............................... 37
Remote Diagnostics ...................... 37
Software update ............................. 37
Data protection............................... 37
Cleaning and servicing ................. 38
Cleaning the tub ............................. 38
Cleaning products .......................... 38
Tips on appliance care................... 38
Machine Care ............................. 38
Filter system ................................... 40
Cleaning spray arms ...................... 41
Troubleshooting............................ 42
Appliance safety ............................. 42
Error code / Fault display / Sig-
nal................................................... 43
Washing results .............................. 45
Home Connect problem................. 51
Information on display panel.......... 52
Malfunctions ................................... 52
Mechanical damage....................... 53
Noise .............................................. 54
Clean wastewater pump................. 55
Transportation, storage and
disposal ......................................... 55
Removing the appliance ................ 55
Protect appliance from frost........... 56
Transporting the appliance ............ 56
Disposing of old appliance ............ 56
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en Safety
Safety
Observe the following safety instructions.
General information
¡ Read this instruction manual carefully.
¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe
for future reference or for the next owner.
¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.
Intended use
Only use this appliance:
¡ For cleaning household tableware.
¡ In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en-
vironment.
¡ Up to an altitude of max. 4000 m above sea level.
Restriction on user group

This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by
people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or
inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are
supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance
safely and have understood the resulting dangers.
Children must not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by chil-
dren unless they are being supervised.
Keep children under the age of 8 years away from the appliance
and power cable.
Safe installation
WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!
Improper installation may cause injury.
▶ When installing and connecting the appliance, follow the in-
structions in the manual and installation instructions.
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Safety en
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!

¡ Incorrect installation is dangerous.
▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with
the specifications on the rating plate.
▶ Always use the supplied power cable for the new appliance.
▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating
current only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
▶ The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical
installation must be properly installed.
▶ Never equip the appliance with an external switching
device, e.g. a timer or remote control.
▶ When the appliance is installed, the mains plug of the
power cord must be freely accessible. If free access is not
possible, an all-pole isolating switch must be installed in the
permanent electrical installation according to the installation
regulations.
▶ When installing the appliance, check that the power cable is
not trapped or damaged.
¡ Cutting through the supply hose or immersing the Aqua-Stop
valve in water is dangerous.
▶ Never immerse the plastic housing in water. The plastic
housing on the supply hose contains an electric valve.
▶ Never cut through the supply hose. The supply hose con-
tains electric power cables.
WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-ap-
proved adapters.
▶ Do not use extension cables or multiple socket strips.
▶ If the power cord is too short, contact Customer Service.
▶ Only use adapters approved by the manufacturer.
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
If the appliance is not installed properly, this may result in
burns.
▶ With free-standing appliances, ensure that they are installed
with the back panel against a wall.
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Safe use
WARNING ‒ Risk of serious harm to health!
Failure to comply with safety instructions and directions for
use on packagings of detergent and rinse aid products may
cause serious harm to health.
▶ Follow the safety instructions and directions for use on the
packagings of detergent and rinse aid products.
WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion!
¡ Adding solvents to the interior of the appliance may cause ex-
plosions.
▶ Never add solvents to the interior of the appliance.
¡ Highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents in con-
junction with aluminium parts in the interior of the appliance
may cause explosions.
▶ Never use highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning
agents, in particular commercial or industrial products, in
conjunction with aluminium parts (e.g. grease filters of ex-
tractor hoods or aluminium pans), e.g. for the Machine Care
programme.
¡ Leaving the appliance door open may result in injury.
▶ Only open the appliance door to load or unload tableware
in order to prevent accidents, e.g. through tripping.
▶ Do not sit or stand on the appliance door when open.
¡ Knives and utensils with sharp points can cause injuries.
▶ Arrange knives and utensils with sharp points in the cutlery
basket with the points downwards, on the knife shelf or in
the cutlery drawer.
WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding!
If you open the appliance door while the programme is run-
ning, hot water may splash out of the appliance.
▶ Open the appliance door carefully if the programme is still
running.
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Safety en
WARNING ‒ Risk of tipping!
Overfilling the Baskets may cause the appliance to tip up.
▶ Never overfill the Baskets with free-standing appliances.
¡ An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
▶ Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces.
▶ Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity.
▶ Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the
appliance.
¡ If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is danger-
ous.
▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appli-
ance parts or heat sources.
▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp
points or edges.
▶ Never kink, crush or modify the power cord.
Damaged appliance
¡ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is danger-
ous.
▶ Never operate a damaged appliance.
▶ Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured sur-
face.
▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Al-
ways unplug the appliance at the mains.
▶ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately
unplug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box
and turn off the water tap.
▶ "Call customer services." → Page 56
¡ Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by
trained specialist staff.
▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
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▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be

replaced with a special connection cable, which is available
from the manufacturer or his Customer Service.
Risk to children
WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation!
¡ Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap
themselves up in it and suffocate.
▶ Keep packaging material away from children.
▶ Do not let children play with packaging material.
¡ Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them
to suffocate.
▶ Keep small parts away from children.
▶ Do not let children play with small parts.
¡ Children may become trapped in the appliance and suffocate.
▶ Use the childproof lock if fitted.
▶ Never let children play with or operate the appliance.
WARNING ‒ Risk of harm to health!
Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting
their lives at risk.
▶ With redundant appliances, unplug the power cord. Then
cut through the cord and damage the lock on the appliance
door beyond repair so that the appliance door will no longer
close.
WARNING ‒ Risk of crushing!
With higher-level appliances, children can become crushed
between the appliance door and cabinet doors underneath.
▶ Keep an eye on children when opening and closing the ap-
pliance door.
WARNING ‒ Risk of chemical burns!
Rinse aid and detergent may cause chemical burns to the
mouth, throat and eyes.
▶ Keep children away from detergent and rinse aid products.
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Safety en
▶ Keep children away from the appliance when open. The wa-
ter in the interior of the dishwasher is not drinking water. It
may contain residues of detergents and rinse aid.
Children may get their fingers caught in the slots of the tablet
collecting tray and injure themselves.
▶ Keep children away from the appliance when open.
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en Preventing material damage
Preventing material damage
▶ Only use the water hoses sup-

Preventing material dam- plied with the appliance or genu-
age ine spare hoses.
▶ Never re-use water hoses that
have been used before.
Preventing material damage
Safe installation ¡ If the water pressure is too high or

too low, the appliance may not be
ATTENTION! able to operate properly.
¡ Improper installation of the appli- ▶ Make sure that the water pres-
ance may cause damage. sure in the water supply system
▶ If the dishwasher is installed is min. 50 kPa (0.5 bar) and
above or below other domestic max. 1000 kPa (10 bar).
appliances, follow the informa- ▶ If the water pressure exceeds
tion on installation in combina- the maximum value specified, a
tion with a dishwasher in the in- pressure-reducing valve must be
stallation instructions for the in- installed between the drinking
dividual appliances. water connection and the hose
▶ If there is no information or if the set of the appliance.
installation instructions do not in-
clude the relevant information, Safe use
contact the manufacturer of
these appliances to check that ATTENTION!
the dishwasher can be installed ¡ Escaping water vapour can dam-
above or below these appli- age fitted units.
ances. ▶ When the programme ends,
▶ If no information is available leave the appliance to cool
from the manufacturer, the dish- down for a while before opening
washer should not be installed the door.
above or below such appli- ¡ Special salt for dishwashers can
ances. damage the tub due to corrosion.
▶ To ensure the safe operation of ▶ To make sure that any special
all domestic appliances, con- salt that escapes is washed out
tinue following the installation in- of the tub, add the special salt
structions for the dishwasher. to the dispenser for special salt
▶ Do not install the dishwasher un- immediately before the pro-
der a hob. gramme starts.
▶ Do not install the dishwasher ¡ Detergent may damage the water
near heat sources, e.g. radiat- softening system.
ors, heat storage tanks, ovens ▶ Only fill the dispenser of the wa-
or other appliances that gener- ter softening system with special
ate heat. dishwasher salt.
¡ Modified or damaged water hoses ¡ Unsuitable cleaning agents may
may result in material damage and damage the appliance.
damage to the appliance. ▶ Do not use a steam cleaner.
▶ Never kink, crush, modify or cut ▶ So as not to scratch the finish
through water hoses. on the appliance, do not use
sponges with a rough surface or
abrasive cleaning agents.
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Environmental protection and saving energy en
▶ To prevent corrosion, do not use litres. In the automatic programmes

sponge cloths on dishwashers the temperature and run time are ad-
with a stainless steel front or ditionally adjusted to the level of soil-
rinse such cloths thoroughly ing.
several times before using them
for the first time. Efficient Dry
The appliance door opens automatic-
Environmental protection and saving energy
ally during the drying phase. This en-

Environmental protection sures a particularly economical dry-
and saving energy ing result.
Environmental protection and saving energy
For best drying results wait until the
end of programme before unloading
Disposing of packaging the tableware. The programme has
ended when the display shows
The packaging materials are environ- "0h:00m".
mentally compatible and can be re- If automatic door opening is deactiv-
cycled. ated, energy consumption increases
▶ Sort the individual components by and the drying phase is usually
type and dispose of them separ- shortened.
ately. → "Overview of basic settings",
Page 34
Saving energy → "Additional functions", Page 19
If you follow these instructions, your
appliance will use less electricity and
Installation and connection
less water. Installation and connec-

tion
Use the Eco 50 ° programme.
To ensure proper operation, connect
Installation and connection
The Eco 50 ° programme is en-

ergy-efficient and environmentally the appliance to the power and water
friendly. supply correctly. Observe the spe-
→ "Programmes", Page 17 cified criteria and the installation in-
structions.
AquaSensor Scope of supply

The AquaSensor is an optical meas- After unpacking all parts, check for
uring device (light barrier) which any damage in transit and complete-
measures the turbidity of the rinsing ness of the delivery.
water. You can save water with the If you have any complaints, contact
AquaSensor. the dealer who sold you the appli-
Use of the AquaSensor depends on ance or our Customer Service.
the programme. If the soiling level is Note: The appliance has been tested
high, the rinsing water is drained off at the factory to check it is in working
and replaced with fresh water. If the order. It is possible that water has left
soiling level is lower, the rinsing wa- marks on the appliance. These
ter is used in the next wash cycle, so marks will disappear after the first
reducing water consumption by 3-6 wash cycle.
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The delivery consists of the following: Drainage connection

¡ Dishwasher
¡ Operating instructions Connect your appliance to drainage
¡ Installation Instructions connection so dirty water is dis-
¡ Further information documents charged via the wash cycle.
¡ Installation material Installing the drainage connection
¡ Salt filling aid funnel
¡ Mains cable 1. Consult the installation instructions
¡ Quick reference guide supplied for the steps required
here.
Installing and connecting the 2. Connect the wastewater hose to
the outlet connection of the siphon
appliance using the enclosed parts.
You can position your built-under or 3. When doing so, check that the
integrable appliance in a fitted kit- wastewater hose is not kinked,
chen between wooden and plastic crushed or twisted.
walls. If you subsequently install your 4. Also check that there is no cover
dishwasher as a free-standing appli- in the drainage system preventing
ance, you must stop it from tipping the wastewater from being dis-
over, e.g. by screwing it to the wall or charged.
installing it under a continuous work-
top that is securely connected to ad- Drinking water connection
jacent cabinets.
Connect your appliance to a drinking
1. "Follow the safety instructions."
water connection.
→ Page 4
2. "Follow the instructions for elec- Installing the drinking water
trical connection." → Page 13 connection
3. Check the Scope of supply and Note
the condition of the appliance. ¡ If you are replacing the appliance,
4. Consult the installation instructions you must use a new water supply
for the installation dimensions re- hose.
quired.
1. Consult the installation instructions
5. Make the appliance level using the
supplied for the steps required
height-adjustable feet.
here.
Make sure that the appliance is 2. Connect the appliance to the drink-
standing on the floor securely. ing water connection using the en-
6. "Install the drainage connection." closed parts.
→ Page 12
Observe the "Technical data"
7. "Install the drinking water connec- → Page 57.
tion." → Page 12
3. When doing so, check that the
8. Connect the appliance to the drinking water connection is not
power supply. kinked, crushed or twisted.
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Installation and connection en
Electrical connection
Connect your appliance to the power
supply.
Connecting the appliance to the
electricity supply
Notes
¡ Please follow the "Safety instruc-
tions" → Page 4.
¡ Connect the appliance to alternat-
ing current only, in the range of
220 - 240 V and 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
¡ Please note that the water safety
system is only functional if there is
a power supply.
1. Insert the non-heating appliance
plug of the power cable into the
appliance.
2. Insert the mains plug of the appli-
ance into a nearby socket.
The connection data for the appli-
ance can be found on the rating
plate.
3. Check that the mains plug is inser-
ted properly.
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en Familiarising yourself with your appliance
Familiarising yourself with your appliance

Appliance
You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.
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10
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4
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1 Rating plate Rating plate with "E number and FD number"

→ Page 57.
The data you need for "Customer Service"
→ Page 56.
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Depending on the appliance specifications
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en
2 Detergent dispenser "Detergent" → Page 27 is added to the detergent

dispenser.
3 Bottom basket "Bottom basket" → Page 21
4 Filter system "Filter system" → Page 40
5 Dispenser for special salt Add the special salt to the dispenser for special salt.
→ "Water softening system", Page 23
6 Tablet collecting tray During the wash cycle tablets automatically fall out of
the detergent dispenser into the tablet collecting tray
where they can fully dissolve.
7 Top basket Top basket
8 Cutlery drawer "Cutlery drawer" → Page 21
9 Cutlery shelf1 "Cutlery shelf" → Page 21
10 Upper spray arms The upper spray arms wash the tableware in the top
basket.
If the tableware has not been washed properly, clean
the spray arms.
→ "Cleaning spray arms", Page 41
11 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the tableware in the bot-
tom basket.
If the tableware has not been washed properly, clean
the spray arms.
→ "Cleaning spray arms", Page 41
12 Dispenser for rinse aid Add rinse aid to the dispenser for rinse aid.
→ "Rinse aid system", Page 26
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Controls
You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and
to obtain information about the operating status.
With some buttons you can perform different functions.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
13 12 11 10 9
1 ON/OFF button and reset button "Switching on the appliance" → Page 31
"Switching off the appliance" → Page 33
"Terminating the programme" → Page 33
2 Programme buttons "Programmes" → Page 17
3 Special salt refill indicator "Water softening system" → Page 23
4 Rinse aid refill indicator "Rinse aid system" → Page 26
5 WLAN display "Home Connect" → Page 36
6 Water supply display Display for water supply
7 button If you press for approx. 3 seconds,

you can open the basic settings.
8 Start button "Starting the programme" → Page 32
9 Programme buttons and additional "Programmes" → Page 17

functions "Additional functions" → Page 19
10 Remote Start → "Remote Start ", Page 37
11 Timer programming "Setting timer programming" → Page 32
12 Display The display shows information about the remain-

ing running time or the basic settings. You can
change the basic settings via the display and the
setting buttons.
13 Door opener1 Opening the appliance door
1
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Programmes en
Programmes
Programmes
You can find an overview of the pro- runtime will change if the rinse aid
Programmes
grammes that can be selected here. system is switched off or rinse aid
Different programmes, which can be needs to be added.
found on the control panel of your The consumption values can be
appliance, are available depending found in the quick reference guide.
on the appliance configuration. The consumption values relate to
The running time may vary depend- normal conditions and a water hard-
ing on the programme selected. The ness of 16 - 20 °E. Different influen-
running time depends on the water cing factors such as water temperat-
temperature, the quantity of table- ure or pipe pressure may result in
ware, the level of soiling and the ad- deviations.
ditional function selected. The
Programme: Use Programme sequence Additional func-

tions
Tableware: Intensive: All
¡ Washing pots and pans, ¡ Pre-Rinse → "Additional
Intensive 70°
non-fragile tableware and ¡ Cleaning 70 °C functions",
cutlery. ¡ Intermediate rinse Page 19
Level of soiling: ¡ Final rinse 69 °C
¡ Removing stubborn ¡ Drying
burned or dried-on food
remnants containing
starch and protein.
Tableware: Sensor-controlled: All
¡ Cleaning mixed table- ¡ Optimised by sensors de- → "Additional
Auto 45-65°
ware and cutlery. pending on the soiling of functions",
Level of soiling: the rinsing water. Page 19
¡ Removing common
household food remnants
lightly dried-on.
Tableware: Most economical pro- All
¡ Cleaning mixed table- gramme: → "Additional
Eco 50°
ware and cutlery. ¡ Pre-Rinse functions",
Level of soiling: ¡ Cleaning 50 °C Page 19
¡ Removing common ¡ Intermediate rinse
household food remnants ¡ Final rinse 60 °C
lightly dried-on. ¡ Drying
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en Programmes
Programme: Use Programme sequence Additional func-

tions
Tableware: Reduced noise: All
¡ Cleaning mixed table- ¡ Pre-Rinse → "Additional
Silence 50
ware and cutlery. ¡ Cleaning 50 °C functions",
Level of soiling: ¡ Intermediate rinse Page 19
¡ Removing common ¡ Final rinse 65 °C
household food remnants ¡ Drying
lightly dried-on.
Tableware: Time-optimised: EfficientDry
¡ Cleaning mixed table- ¡ Cleaning 65 °C → "Additional
Express 65° - 1h
ware and cutlery. ¡ Intermediate rinse functions",
Level of soiling: ¡ Final rinse 69 °C Page 19
¡ Removing common ¡ Drying
household food remnants
lightly dried-on.
Only when using unloaded Machine Care 70 °C None
appliance.
Machine Care
- - -
Favourite
Note: The relatively long running time Favourite

in the Eco 50 ° programme is due to
longer soaking and drying times. This You can save a combination of a pro-
results in optimal consumption val- gramme and an additional function to
ues. the button.
You can save the program via the
Information for test institutes Home Connect app or on the appli-
ance.
Test institutes are provided with in- The pre-rinse program is saved to
formation for comparability tests, e.g. this button at the factory. Pre-rinse is
according to EN60436. suitable for all types of tableware.
These are the conditions for conduct- The tableware undergoes intermedi-
ing the tests, however they are not ate cleaning via cold rinsing.
the results or consumption values. When programmes have been down-
E-mail enquiries to: dishwasher@test- loaded and on delivery of the appli-
appliances.com ance, the name of the programme
The product number (E-Nr.) and the will be displayed in the app. The dis-
production number (FD) are required play alternately shows "APP" and the
here. They can be found on the rat- remaining running time.
ing plate on the appliance door.
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Additional functions en
Tip: You can use the Home Connect Additional func- Use

app to download additional pro- tion
grammes and save them to the
gramme and at any
button.1
time when the pro-
Save Favourite on the appliance. gramme is running.
¡ Energy and water con-
1. Press ⁠.
sumption are increased.
2. Press the right programme button.
→ "Programmes", Page 17 If you select this additional
function, "automatic door
3. Press the button for the relevant
opening" → Page 34 in
additional function.
the "o02" setting is deactiv-
→ "Additional functions", Page 19
ated.
4. Press for 3 seconds.
a The selected programme and the ¡ Switch on with mixed
additional function will flash. loads containing table-
IntensiveZone
a flashes. ware with different soil-
a The programme and the additional ing levels, e.g. place
function are saved. very soiled pots and
pans in the bottom bas-
Tip: To reset the programme, either ket and normally soiled
use the Home Connect app or reset tableware in the upper
your appliance back to the factory basket.
settings. ¡ The spray pressure in
→ "Overview of basic settings", the bottom basket is in-
Page 34 creased and the max-
imum programme tem-
Additional functions
perature held longer.

Additional functions This will increase the
run time and energy
You can find an overview of the addi-
Additional functions
consumption.
tional functions that can be selected ¡ The appliance door
here. Different additional functions, opens automatically
which can be found on the control EfficientDry
during the drying
panel of your appliance, are available phase.
depending on the appliance configur- ¡ Depending on the basic
ation. setting selected, auto-
Additional func- Use matic door opening is
tion activated or deactivated
¡ The run time is by the additional func-
shortened by 15% to tion. The additional
SpeedPerfect+ function button lights
75% depending on the
rinse programme. up when automatic
¡ The additional function door opening is activ-
can be activated before ated.
the start of the pro-
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en Features
Additional func- Use 2. To prevent the basket from sud-

tion denly dropping down, hold the
side of the basket by the top edge.
¡ With the setting "o02",
automatic door opening 3. Press in the levers on the right and
cannot be deactivated left on the outside of the basket.
in the Eco 50 °C pro-
gram.
→ "Efficient Dry", Page 11
Features
Features
You can find an overview of the pos-
Features
sible features of your appliance and

how to use them here.
These features depend on the model
of your appliance. 4. Raise or lower the basket evenly to
the right level.
Top basket → "Basket heights", Page 22
Arrange cups, glasses and small
items of tableware in the top basket.
Check that the basket is level on

both sides.
5. Slide the basket back in.
You can adjust the height of the top
basket to make room for larger items
of tableware.
Adjusting top basket with side
levers
To wash large items of tableware in
the baskets, adjust the shelf position
of the top basket.
1. Pull out the top basket.
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Features en
Bottom basket Arrange cutlery with the points and

sharp edges downwards.
Arrange pans and plates in the bot-
tom basket. Etagere
Use the cutlery shelf and space un-
derneath for small cups and glasses
or for large items of cutlery, e.g.
cooking spoons or serving cutlery.
Large plates up to a diameter of

31 cm can be arranged in the bottom
basket as shown.
If you do not need the cutlery shelf,

you can fold it up.
Cutlery drawer
Arrange cutlery in the cutlery drawer.
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en Features
Folding prongs Folding down prongs1

If you do not need the prongs, fold
Use the folding prongs to position
them down.
tableware securely, e.g. plates.
1. Push the lever forwards and fold
down the prongs ⁠.
1 2
You can fold the prongs down to po-

sition pans, bowls and glasses 2. To use the prongs again, fold them
better.1 back up.
a The prongs audibly click into posi-
tion.
Basket heights
Set the baskets at the right height.
Appliance height 81.5 cm with cutlery drawer
Setting Top basket Bottom basket

1 max. ø 16 cm 31 cm
2 max. ø 18.5 cm 27.5 cm
3 max. ø 21 cm 25 cm
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Before using for the first time en
Before using for the first time
5. "Set the amount of rinse aid to be

Before using for the dispensed." → Page 26
first time 6. "Add detergent" → Page 27.
7. Start the Programme with the
Configure the settings for initial start-
Before using for the first time
highest cleaning temperature

up. without tableware.
To remove any marks from water
Performing the initial config- or other residues, we recommend
uration you operate the appliance without
On initial start-up or after a reset to tableware before using it for the
the factory settings, you will need to first time.
make settings. Tip: You can change these settings
Tip: Connect your appliance to a mo- and other "Basic settings"
bile device. You can conveniently → Page 34 at any time.
change all settings via the
Home Connect app. Water softening system
→ "Home Connect quick start", Water softening system

Page 36
Hard water leaves limescale on the
Water softening system
Requirement: "The appliance has tableware as well as the washing

been installed and connected." tank and parts of the appliance may
→ Page 11 become blocked.
1. "Add special salt." → Page 24 To ensure good dishwashing results,
2. "Add rinse aid." → Page 26 you can treat the water with special
3. "Switch on the appliance." salt and the water softening system.
→ Page 31 To avoid damage to the appliance,
4. "Setting the water softening sys- water with a hardness above 9 °E
tem." → Page 24 must be softened.
Overview of water hardness settings

You can find an overview of the water hardness values that can be selected
here.
You can find out how hard your water is from your local water company or by
using a water hardness tester.
Water hardness °E Hardness range mmol/l Setting value

0-8 Soft 0 - 1.1 H00
9 - 10 Soft 1.2 - 1.4 H01
11 - 12 Medium 1.5 - 1.8 H02
13 - 15 Medium 1.9 - 2.1 H03
16 - 20 Medium 2.2 - 2.9 H04
21 - 26 Hard 3.0 - 3.7 H05
27 - 38 Hard 3.8 - 5.4 H06
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Water hardness °E Hardness range mmol/l Setting value

39 - 62 Hard 5.5 - 8.9 H07
Note: Set the water hardness determ- ter hardness: the higher the water
ined on your appliance. hardness, the greater the amount of
→ "Setting the water softening sys- special salt required.
tem", Page 24
With a water hardness of 0 - 8 °E ATTENTION!
you can dispense with special salt for ¡ Detergent may damage the water
dishwashers and switch off the water softening system.
softening system. ▶ Only fill the dispenser of the wa-
→ "Switching off the water softening ter softening system with special
system", Page 25 dishwasher salt.
¡ Special salt for dishwashers can
Setting the water softening damage the tub due to corrosion.
▶ To make sure that any special
system salt that escapes is washed out
Set the water hardness on your appli- of the tub, add the special salt
ance. to the dispenser for special salt
immediately before the pro-
1. Determine the water hardness and gramme starts.
the appropriate setting value.
→ "Overview of water hardness set- 1. Unscrew the lid of the dispenser
tings", Page 23 for special salt and remove.
2. Press ⁠. 2. On initial start-up: Fill the dispenser
3. To open the basic settings, press right up with water.
for 3 seconds.
a The display shows Hxx.
a The display shows ⁠.
4. Press repeatedly until the
right water hardness has been set.
The value H04 is set at the factory.
5. To save the settings, press
for 3 seconds.
Special salt
You can use special salt to soften
water.
Adding special salt
If the special salt refill indicator lights
up, add special salt to the dispenser
for special salt just before the pro-
gramme starts. The amount of spe-
cial salt required depends on the wa-
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Water softening system en
3. Note: Only use special salt for erally only be used up to a water

dishwashers. hardness of 26 °E without adding
Do not use salt tablets. special salt.
Do not use table salt. ¡ The water hardness is 0 - 8 °E.
Add the special salt to the dis- You do not need to use special
penser. salt.
1. Press ⁠.
2. To open the basic settings, press
for 3 seconds.
a a The display shows Hxx.
3. Press repeatedly until the dis-
play shows H00.
for 3 seconds.
a The water softening system is
switched off and the salt refill indic-
Funnel 1 ator is deactivated.
Fill the dispenser right up with spe-
cial salt. The water in the dis- Regeneration of the water
penser is displaced and forced softening system
out.
In order to obtain fault-free function of
4. Place the lid back on the dis-
the water softening system, the appli-
penser and turn to close. ance performs regeneration of the
water softening system at regular in-
Switching off the water tervals.
softening system Regeneration of the water softening
system takes place before the end of
If you find the special salt refill indic- the main rinse cycle in all pro-
ator irritating, e.g. when using com- grammes. It will increase the run time
bined detergents with salt replace- and consumption values, e.g. water
ment substances, you can switch the and electricity.
salt refill indicator off.
Note Overview of consumption values
To avoid damage to the appliance, only with regeneration the water
switch off the water softening system in softening system
the following cases: Here you can find an overview of the
¡ The water hardness is max. 26 °E maximum additional run time and
and you are using combined deter- consumption values during regenera-
gents with salt replacement sub- tion of the water softening system.
stances. According to manufactur-
ers, combined detergents with salt Regeneration of the water softening 6
replacement substances can gen- system after x rinse cycles
Additional run time in minutes 6
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en Rinse aid system
Additional water consumption in 5 2. Add rinse aid up to the max mark.

litres
Additional power consumption in 0.05
kWh
The consumption values specified
are laboratory measurements determ-
ined in accordance with the currently max
applicable standard and using the
Eco 50° programme and the factory
value of the water hardness is set to
16 - 20°E.
3. If rinse aid spills out, remove it

from the tub.
Rinse aid system
Rinse aid system

Spilled rinse aid can cause ex-
cessive frothing during the wash
Rinse aid system
Rinse aid cycle.

4. Close the lid of the dispenser for
For optimum drying results, use rinse
rinse aid.
aid.
Only use rinse aid for domestic dish- a The lid clicks into position.
washers.
Setting the amount of rinse
Adding rinse aid aid
If the rinse aid refill indicator lights
up, top up with rinse aid. Only use If there are streaks or water marks on
rinse aid for domestic dishwashers. tableware, change the amount of
rinse aid.
1. Press the catch on the lid of the
dispenser for rinse aid and lift 1. Press ⁠.
⁠. 2. To open the basic settings, press
for 3 seconds.
2 3. Press repeatedly until
the display shows the value set at
the factory r04.
4. Press repeatedly until the
right amount of rinse aid has been
set.
1 – A low setting adds less rinse aid
during the wash cycle and re-
duces streaking on tableware.
– A higher setting adds more
rinse aid during the wash cycle,
reduces water marks and im-
proves the drying result.
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Detergent en
5. To save the settings, press starch and remove protein. Oxygen-

for 3 seconds. based bleaching agents are generally
used to remove coloured marks, e.g.
Switching the rinse aid sys- tea or ketchup.
tem off Note: Follow the manufacturer's in-
structions for each detergent.
If you find the rinse aid refill indicator
irritating, e.g. when using combined Detergent Description
detergents with a rinse aid compon- Tabs Tabs are suitable for all
ent, you can switch the rinse aid sys- cleaning functions and do
tem off. not need to be measured
Tip: The function of rinse aid is lim- out.
ited with combined detergents. You With shorter "Pro-
will generally get better results using grammes" → Page 17 tabs
rinse aid. sometimes do not dissolve
entirely and leave residues
1. Press ⁠.
of detergent. This may im-
2. To open the basic settings, press pair the cleaning effect.
for 3 seconds.
Powder deter- Powder detergent is re-
a The display shows ⁠. gent commended for shorter
"Programmes" → Page 17.
3. Press repeatedly until The dosage can be adjus-
the display shows the value set at ted to the level of soiling.
the factory r04.
4. Press repeatedly until the dis- Liquid detergent Liquid detergent works
play shows r00. faster and is recommen-
ded for shorter "Pro-
grammes" → Page 17
for 3 seconds.
without PreRinse.
a The rinse aid system is switched
Sometimes liquid deter-
off and the rinse aid refill indicator
gent may leak out despite
is deactivated.
the detergent dispenser
being closed. This is not a
Detergent
fault and is non-critical if

Detergent you remember the follow-
Detergent
ing:
¡ Only choose a pro-
Suitable detergents gramme without PreR-
Only use detergents that are suitable inse.
for dishwashers. Both separate and ¡ Do not select timer pro-
combined detergents are suitable. gramming for starting
For optimum washing and drying res- the programme.
ults, use separate detergent, adding The dosage can be adjus-
"Special salt" → Page 24 and "Rinse ted to the level of soiling.
aid" → Page 26 separately.
Modern, powerful detergents mainly Tip: Suitable detergents are available
use a low-alkaline formulation with online via our website or from "Cus-
enzymes. Enzymes break down tomer Service" → Page 56.
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Separate detergents Unsuitable detergents

Separate detergents are products
Do not use detergent which could
that do not contain components other
cause damage to the appliance or
than detergent, e.g. powder deter-
present a risk to health.
gent or liquid detergent.
With powder and liquid detergent the Detergent Description
dosage can be individually adjusted Hand washing-up Hand washing-up liquid
to the level of soiling of the table- liquid can cause increased froth-
ware. ing and damage the appli-
For better washing and drying results ance.
and to avoid damage to the appli-
ance, please additionally use "Spe- Detergent con- Chlorine residue on table-
cial salt" → Page 24 and "Rinse aid" taining chlorine ware may present a risk to
→ Page 26. health.
Combined detergent Information on detergents

Besides conventional separate deter-
Follow the instructions on detergents
gents, a number of products are
in everyday use.
available with additional functions.
¡ Detergents marked as "organic" or
These products contain not only de-
"ecological" (environmentally
tergent but also rinse aid and salt re-
friendly) generally contain lower
placement substances (3in1) and,
levels of active agents or com-
depending on the combination (4in1,
pletely dispense with certain sub-
5in1, ...), additional components such
stances. The cleaning effect may
as glass protection or stainless steel
be restricted here.
cleaner.
¡ Set the rinse aid and the water
According to manufacturers, com-
softening system to the separate
bined detergents generally only func-
detergent or combined detergent
tion up to a water hardness of 26
in use.
°E. With a water hardness above 26
¡ According to manufacturers, com-
°E you will need to add special salt
bined detergents with salt replace-
and rinse aid. For the best washing
ment substances can only be used
and drying results we recommend
up to a certain water hardness,
using special salt and rinse aid from
usually 26 °E, without adding spe-
a water hardness of 17 °E. If you are
cial salt. For the best washing and
using combined detergent, the wash-
drying results we recommend us-
ing programme is adjusted automat-
ing special salt from a water hard-
ically to ensure the best possible
ness of 17 °E.
washing and drying result.
¡ To prevent sticking, only touch de-
tergents in a water-soluble pouch
with dry hands and only ever place
them in a dry detergent dispenser.
¡ Even if the rinse aid and special
salt refill indicators light up, wash-
ing programmes will run properly
with combined detergents.
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Tableware en
¡ The function of rinse aid is limited 3. Close the lid of the detergent dis-
with combined detergents. You will penser.
generally get better results using
rinse aid.
¡ Use tablets with a special drying
performance.
Adding detergent
1. To open the detergent dispenser,
press the locking latch.
2. Add the detergent to the dry deter-
gent dispenser.
50 ml a The lid clicks into position.

25 ml a The detergent dispenser will open
automatically at the optimum time
15 ml during the programme. Powder or
liquid detergent will spread around
the washing tank and dissolve
there. Tablets will fall into the tablet
collecting tray and dissolve in the
right dosage. In order to ensure
that tablets can dissolve evenly, do
not place any other objects in the
If you are using tablets, one is tablet collecting tray.
enough. Insert the tablets in a hori-
Tip: If you use powder detergent and
zontal position.
select a program with pre-rinse, you
If you are using powder or liquid
can also add a little detergent to the
detergent, follow the manufac-
interior door of the appliance.
turer's instructions and quantities
for dosage in the detergent dis-
penser. Tableware
20 ml – 25 ml detergent is suffi- Tableware

cient for normal soiling. If table-
Only clean tableware that is suitable
Tableware
ware is only lightly soiled, slightly

less than the amount of detergent for dishwashers.
specified is usually sufficient. Note: Decorated glassware and parts
made of aluminium or silver may
fade or discolour with dishwashing.
Delicate types of glass may turn
cloudy after a few washing cycles.
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Damage to glass and table- Cause Recommendation

ware The water temperat- Select a programme
ure of the programme with lower temperat-
Avoid damage to glass and table- is too high. ures.
ware. After the programme
Cause Recommendation has ended, take glass-
ware and cutlery out
The following table- Only put tableware in of the appliance
ware is not dish- the dishwasher if it is without delay.
washer-safe: marked as dish-
¡ Items of cutlery washer-safe by the
and tableware manufacturer. Arrange tableware
made from wood Arrange tableware correctly to optim-
¡ Decorated glass- ise the dishwashing result and pre-
ware, antique and vent damage to both the appliance
hand-crafted table- and tableware.
ware
¡ Plastic parts not Tips
resistant to heat ¡ Using the appliance allows you to
¡ Tableware made save energy and water compared
from copper or tin to washing-up by hand.
¡ Tableware soiled ¡ See our website for examples of
with ash, wax, lub- how to load your appliance effi-
ricating grease or ciently, free of charge.
paint ¡ To save energy and water, load
¡ Very small items of the machine with the number of
tableware place settings specified.
→ "Technical specifications",
Glass and tableware Only put glasses and Page 57
was not dishwasher- china in the dish- ¡ For better washing and drying res-
safe. washer if it is marked ults, position items with curves or
as dishwasher-safe by recesses at an angle so water can
the manufacturer. run off.
The chemical com- Use a detergent
position of the deter- marked as gentle on
gent causes damage. tableware by the man-
ufacturer.
Highly caustic alkaline If you are using highly
or highly acidic clean- caustic alkaline or
ing agents, in particu- highly acidic cleaning
lar commercial or in- agents, in particular
dustrial cleaning commercial or indus-
agents, are not suit- trial cleaning agents,
able for dishwashers do not put aluminium
in conjunction with parts in the dish-
1. Remove large remnants of food
aluminium. washer interior.
from tableware.
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Basic operation en
To save resources, do not pre- Removing tableware

rinse tableware under running wa-
ter. WARNING
2. Observe the following when arran- Risk of injury!
ging tableware: Hot tableware can cause burns to the
– Put heavily soiled tableware in skin. When hot, tableware is sensitive
the bottom basket, e.g. pans. to shock, may crack and can result in
The more powerful the spray jet, injury.
the better the dishwashing result ▶ When the programme has ended,
will be. do not empty the appliance until
– To prevent damage to table- the tableware has cooled down for
ware, arrange it so it is stable a while.
and cannot tip over.
– To prevent injury, arrange cut- 1. To prevent water dripping on the
lery with the points and sharp tableware, unload it starting at the
edges facing down. bottom and working up.
– Position containers with the 2. Check the washing tank and ac-
openings facing down so no wa- cessories for soiling and clean if
ter can collect in them. necessary.
– Do not block the spray arms - → "Cleaning and servicing",
make sure that they can turn Page 38
freely.
– Do not place small parts in the
tablet collecting tray and do not
Basic operation
block it with tableware so as not

Basic operation
to obstruct the lid of the deter-
Basic operation
gent dispenser. Switching on the appliance

▶ Press ⁠.
The Eco 50° programme is set by
default.
The Eco 50° programme is an es-
pecially environmentally friendly
programme and ideal for normally
soiled tableware. It is the most effi-
cient programme for the combina-
tion of energy/water consumption
for this type of tableware and evid-
ences conformity with the EU Eco-
design Directive.
If you do not perform any actions
on the appliance for 10 minutes,
the appliance will automatically
switch off.
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Setting a programme Starting the programme

To adjust the wash cycle to the soil- ▶ Press .
ing level of the tableware, select a a The programme has ended when
suitable programme. the display shows "0h:00m".
▶ Press the right programme button. Notes
→ "Programmes", Page 17 ¡ If you want to add more tableware
a The programme is set and the pro- while the appliance is running, do
gramme button flashes. not use the tablet collecting tray as
a The remaining running time of the a handle for the top basket. You
programme appears on the dis- might touch the partially dissolved
play. tablet.
¡ You can only change a pro-
Setting additional functions gramme when running if you can-
You can set additional functions to cel it.
complete the washing programme → "Terminate programme",
selected. Page 33
¡ The appliance switches off auto-
Note: The additional functions which matically 1 minute after the end of
can be used depend on the pro- the programme to save energy. If
gramme selected. you open the appliance door im-
→ "Programmes", Page 17 mediately after the programme has
▶ Press the button for the relevant ended, the appliance will switch off
additional function. after 4 seconds.
→ "Additional functions", Page 19
a The additional function is set and Activating button lock
the additional function button
The button lock prevents the appli-
flashes.
ance from being operated accident-
ally or incorrectly while running.
Setting timer programming
▶ Press for approx. 3 seconds.
You can delay the start of the pro-
gramme by up to 24 hours. a The button lock is activated and
will be automatically deactivated at
1. Press ⁠. the end of the programme.
a "h:01" appears in the display. a When the appliance is operated,
2. Use to set the required start flashes on the display.
time for the programme. a The button lock remains activated
with a power failure.
3. Press ⁠.
a This activates timer programming.
Deactivate button lock
Tip: To deactivate timer program-
ming, press repeatedly until "h:00" ▶ Press for approx. 3 seconds.
appears in the display.
Interrupting programme
Note: When you open the appliance
door once the appliance has heated
up, leave the door slightly ajar for a
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Basic operation en
few minutes and then close it. This

will help prevent excess pressure
building up in the appliance and stop
the appliance door bursting open.
1. Press ⁠.
a The programme is saved and the
appliance switches off.
2. Press to resume the pro-
gramme.
Terminate programme
To end a programme early or to
switch from a programme that has
already started, you will need to can-
cel it first.
▶ Press for approx.
4 seconds.
a All displays light up.
a As soon as the displays are off,
the display shows "0h:01m" and
the residual water is pumped out.
a The programme is cancelled and
ends after approx. 1 minute.
Switching off appliance

1. Please note the information on
"Safe use" → Page 10.
2. Press .
Tip: If you press during the wash
cycle, the programme currently run-
ning will be interrupted. When you
switch the appliance back on, the
programme continues automatically.
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en Basic settings
Basic settings
Basic settings
You can configure the appliance to meet your needs.
Basic settings
Overview of basic settings

The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance.
Basic setting Display text Selection Description

Water hardness H04 1 H00 - H07 Set the water softening system to
your water hardness.
→ "Setting the water softening sys-
tem", Page 24
Level H00 switches the water soften-
ing system off.
Rinse aid dispensing r04 1 r00 - r06 Set the amount of rinse aid to be dis-
pensed.
→ "Setting the amount of rinse aid",
Page 26
Switch the rinse aid system off with
level r00.
Intensive drying d00 1 d00 - d01 The temperature is increased during
the final rinse, which improves the
drying result. This may increase the
run time slightly.
Note: Not suitable for delicate items
of tableware.
Switch Extra Dry on "d01" or off
"d00".
Hot water A00 1 A00 - A01 Set cold water or hot water connec-
tion. Only set the appliance to hot
water if this can be prepared with
little energy and a suitable installa-
tion is available, e.g. solar heating
system with circulation line. The wa-
ter temperature should be at least
40 °C and max. 60 °C.
Switch hot water on "A01" or off
"A00".
1
Factory setting (may vary according to model)
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Basic settings en
Basic setting Display text Selection Description

Efficient Dry o02 1 o00 - o02 Activate or deactivate automatic
opening of the appliance door during
the drying phase.
If the function has been activated,
the running time may increase.
The following settings are possible:
¡ With the setting "o00" automatic
door opening is deactivated in all
programmes.
door opening is activated in all
programmes.
door opening is activated only in
the Eco 50°C programme.
→ "Efficient Dry", Page 11
Wi-Fi Cn0 Cn0 - Cn1 Switch the wireless network connec-
tion on or off.
Level "Cn0" switches the wireless
network connection off.
The basic setting "Wi-Fi" is only avail-
able once the appliance is connec-
ted to the Home Connect app.
→ "Home Connect ", Page 36
Remote Start rc1 rc0 - rc2 Activate or deactivate
→ "Remote Start ", Page 37.
The following settings are possible:
¡ With the setting "rc0", the func-
tion is permanently deactivated.
tion can be selected via the
button.
→ "Activating Remote Start ",
Page 37
tion is permanently activated.
This basic setting is not available un-
til after you have connected the
device with the Home Connect app.
→ "Home Connect ", Page 36
Factory setting rE Start with Restore changed settings to the fact-
YES ory settings.
Confirm with The settings for initial start-up must
be configured.
1
Factory setting (may vary according to model)
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Changing basic settings ¡ Please also follow the instructions

in the Home Connect app.
1. Press ⁠.
Note: Please note the safety precau-
2. To open the basic settings, press tions in this instruction manual and
for 3 seconds. make sure that they are also ob-
a The display shows Hxx. served when operating the appliance
a The display shows ⁠. via the Home Connect app.
3. Press repeatedly until → "Safety", Page 4
the display shows the required set-
ting. Home Connect quick start
4. Press repeatedly until the dis-
play shows the right value. Connect your appliance to a mobile
device quickly and easily.
You can change several settings.
5. To save the settings, press Installing app
for 3 seconds. 1. Install the Home Connect app on
your mobile device.
Home Connect
Home Connect
This appliance is network-capable.
Home Connect
Connect your appliance to a mobile

device to control its functions via the
Home Connect app.
2. Start the app and set up access
The Home Connect services are not
for Home Connect.
available in every country. The avail-
ability of the Home Connect function The Home Connect app guides
depends on the availability of you through the entire login pro-
Home Connect services in your coun- cess.
try. You can find information about
this at: www.home-connect.com. Connecting the appliance to WLAN
To be able to use Home Connect, home network (Wi-Fi)
you must first set up the connection Requirements
to the WLAN home network (Wi-Fi1) ¡ Home Connect app is installed on
and to the Home Connect app. your mobile device.
¡ → "Connecting the appliance to ¡ Wi-Fi on the router is activated.
WLAN home network (Wi-Fi)", ¡ The appliance receives signals
Page 36 from the WLAN home network (Wi-
The Home Connect app guides you Fi) at its installation location.
through the entire login process. Fol-
low the instructions in the Home Con-
nect app to configure the settings.
Tips
¡ Please consult the documents sup-
plied by Home Connect.
1
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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Home Connect en
1. With the help of the Home Connect ▶ Press .⁠

App scan the QR code. If you open the appliance door, the
function is automatically deactiv-
ated.
a button lights up.
Tip: To deactivate the function, press
⁠.
Remote Diagnostics
2. Follow the instructions in the Customer Service can use Remote
Home Connect app. Diagnostics to access your appliance
if you contact them, have your appli-
Home Connect settings ance connected to the Home Con-
nect server and if Remote Dia-
Adapt Home Connect to your needs.
gnostics is available in the country in
You can find the Home Connect set-
which you are using the appliance.
tings in the basic settings for your ap-
pliance. Which settings the display Tip: For further information and de-
shows will depend on whether tails about the availability of Remote
Home Connect has been set up and Diagnostics in your country, please
whether the appliance is connected visit the service/support section of
to your home network. your local website: www.home-con-
nect.com
Remote Start
Software update
You can use the Home Connect app
to start the appliance with your mo- You can use this function to update
bile device. the software of your appliance, e.g.
for optimisation, troubleshooting or
Tip: If you select "rc2" in the "Basic
safety-relevant updating.
settings" → Page 35 of this function,
The Home Connect app informs you
the function is permanently activated
about available software updates.
and you can start your appliance with
a mobile device at any time.
Data protection
Activating Remote Start
Please see the information on data
When you have selected "rc1" in the protection.
basic settings of this function, activ- The first time your appliance is
ate the function on your appliance. registered on a home network
Requirements connected to the Internet, your
¡ The appliance is connected to your appliance will transmit the following
WLAN home network. types of data to the Home Connect
¡ The appliance is connected to the server (initial registration):
Home Connect app. ¡ Unique appliance identification
¡ "rc1" is selected in the "Basic set- (consisting of appliance codes as
tings " → Page 35 of this function. well as the MAC address of the
¡ A programme is selected. Wi-Fi communication module in-
stalled).
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¡ Security certificate of the Wi-Fi 1. Remove any coarse soiling in the

communication module (to ensure interior with a damp cloth.
a secure data connection). 2. Add detergent to the detergent dis-
¡ The current software and hardware penser.
version of your appliance. 3. Select the programme with the
¡ Status of any previous reset to highest temperature.
factory settings. → "Programmes", Page 17
This initial registration prepares the 4. "Start the programme without
Home Connect functions for use and tableware." → Page 32
is only required when you want to
use the Home Connect functions for Cleaning products
the first time.
Only use suitable cleaning products
Note: Please note that the to clean your appliance.
Home Connect functions can only be
→ "Safe use", Page 10
utilised with the Home Connect app.
Information on data protection can be
retrieved in the Home Connect app.
Tips on appliance care
Follow the tips on appliance care to
Cleaning and servicing
make sure your appliance functions
Cleaning and servicing properly at all times.
To keep your appliance working effi-

Cleaning and servicing
Action Benefit
ciently for a long time, it is important Wipe the door seals, This ensures the parts
to clean and maintain it carefully. the front of the dish- of the appliance will
washer and the con- remain clean and hy-
Cleaning the tub trol panel regularly us- gienic.
ing a damp cloth and
WARNING washing-up liquid.
Risk of harm to health! If the appliance is not This will prevent un-
Using detergents containing chlorine going to be used for a pleasant odours.
may result in harm to health. while, leave the door
▶ Never use detergents containing slightly ajar.
chlorine.
Machine Care
Deposits, e.g. from remnants of food Tip: You can get our tested and ap-
and limescale, can cause your appli- proved Dishwasher Care and Ma-
ance to malfunction. To avoid such chine Cleaner for Dishwashers online
faults and reduce odours, we recom- at https://www.bosch-home.com/
mend cleaning your appliance at reg- store or from customer service.
ular intervals. Machine Care is a programme which
Machine Care combined with ma- removes various deposits in one
chine care products and machine washing cycle. Cleaning takes place
cleaners is the right programme for in two phases:
the care of your appliance.
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Phase Removal of Detergent Placement

1 Grease and limescale Liquid machine care product Appliance interior, e.g. bottle
or machine descaler in hung in the cutlery basket or
powder form. powder in the interior.
2 Food remnants and de- Machine cleaner Detergent dispenser
posits
To ensure optimum cleaning perform- ¡ Follow the safety instructions given

ance, the programme doses the de- on the packagings of the machine
tergents independently of each an- care products and machine clean-
other during the relevant cleaning ers.
phase. Correct placement of the de- 1. Remove any coarse soiling in the
tergents is necessary here. interior with a damp cloth.
Run Machine Care without tableware
2. Clean the filters.
if the indicator for Machine Care
lights up on the control panel or if ad- 3. Place the machine care product in
vised to do so by the display. The in- the appliance interior.
dicator will go out after you have run Only use machine care products
Machine Care. If your appliance does specially designed for dishwash-
not have a reminder function, we re- ers.
commend performing Machine Care 4. Pour the machine cleaner into the
every 2 months. detergent dispenser until it is filled
completely.
Running Machine Care
Do not place any additional ma-
Run the Machine Care programme if chine cleaner in the appliance in-
the indicator for Machine Care lights terior.
up on the control panel or if advised 5. Press ⁠.
to do so by the display.
6. Press ⁠.
Notes a Machine Care is run.
¡ Run the Machine Care programme a Once the programme has ended,
without any tableware in the dish- the indicator for Machine Care
washer. goes out.
¡ Only use machine care products
and machine cleaners specially
designed for dishwashers.
¡ Make sure that there are no alu-
minium parts, e.g. extractor hood
grease filters or aluminium pans, in
the interior of the appliance.
¡ If you have not run Machine Care
after 3 washing cycles, the indic-
ator for Machine Care will go out
automatically.
¡ For optimum cleaning perform-
ance, ensure the correct place-
ment of cleaners.
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Filter system 3. Pull down the micro filter to re-

move.
The filter system removes coarse
soiling from the dishwashing cycle.
3
2
1 4. Press the locking catches to-

gether and lift the coarse filter out
⁠.
1 Micro filter
2 Fine filter 2
3 Coarse filter
1
Cleaning filters
Soiling in the dishwashing water may
block the filters.
1. After each wash check the filters
for residue.
2. Turn the coarse filter anticlockwise
and remove the filter system ⁠. 5. Clean the filter elements under run-
‒ Check that no foreign objects
ning water.
fall into the sump. Carefully clean the rim of dirt
between the coarse and the fine fil-
ter.
2
6. Re-assemble the filter system.
Make sure that the locking catches
on the coarse filter click into posi-
tion.
7. Insert the filter system into the ap-
pliance and turn the coarse filter
clockwise.
1
Make sure that the arrow markings
match up.
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Cleaning spray arms

Limescale and soiling in the dish-
washing water may block the nozzles
and bearings on the spray arms.
Clean the spray arms regularly.
1. Unscrew the upper spray arms
and pull down to remove .
2. Pull up the lower spray arm to re-

move.
3. Check the outlet nozzles on the

spray arms for blockages under
running water and remove any for-
eign bodies.
4. Insert the lower spray arm.
a The spray arm clicks into position.
5. Insert the upper spray arms and
screw firmly in place.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot-
Troubleshooting
ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces-
sary costs.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist
staff.
▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with a
special connection cable, which is available from the manufacturer or his
Customer Service.
Appliance safety
Fault Cause Troubleshooting
Appliance door does not Automatic door opening is ▶ Activate the automatic door open-
open at the end of the pro- not activated. ing.
gramme. → "Overview of basic settings",
Page 34
Door is not correctly adjus- ▶ Adjust the appliance door as de-
ted. scribed in the installation instruc-
tions.
The door gap must be at least
70 mm - 100 mm.
Appliance door and door ▶ Clean the appliance door and door
seal are soiled. seal with a damp cloth and a little
washing-up liquid.
Wrong screws used to ad- ▶ Use size 4X30 bolts to adjust the
just the door gap. door gap.
The bolts are included in the scope
of supply.
If you use bolts that are too long,
this can deactivate the function of
automatic door opening.
The safety device switches ▶ Call "Customer Service."
off automatic door opening. → Page 56
Appliance door brushes ▶ Install the appliance correctly as de-
against the appliance or kit- scribed in the installation instruc-
chen cabinets tions and align.
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Appliance door opens too Door is not correctly adjus- ▶ Adjust the appliance door as de-
wide at the end of the pro- ted. scribed in the installation instruc-
gramme. tions.
70 mm - 100 mm.
Wrong screws used to ad- ▶ Use size 4X30 bolts to adjust the
just the door gap. door gap.
The bolts are included in the scope
of supply.
If you use bolts that are too long,
this can deactivate the function of
automatic door opening.
Error code / Fault display / Signal

E:20-60 lights up alternately. Appliance has detected cal- 1. Descale the appliance.
cified heating element. 2. Operate the appliance with the wa-
ter softening system.1
E:30-00 will light up altern- Water protection system is 1. Turn off the water tap.
ately. activated. 2. Call "Customer Service"
→ Page 56.
E:31-00 will light up altern- Water protection system is 1. Turn off the water tap.
ately. activated. 2. Call "Customer Service"
→ Page 56.
E:34-00 will light up altern- Water is continuously run- 1. Turn off the water tap.
ately. ning into the appliance. 2. Call "Customer Service"
→ Page 56.
E:32-00 will light up altern- Supply hose is kinked. ▶ Install the supply hose without
ately or indicator for water kinks.
supply lights up. Water tap is turned off. ▶ Turn on the water tap.
Water tap is jammed or ▶ Turn on the water tap.
furred up. The flow rate must be at least 10 l/
min when the water supply is open.
The filters in the water con- 1. Switch off the appliance.
nection of the supply or 2. Pull out the mains plug.
AquaStop hose are blocked. 3. Turn off the water tap.
4. Unscrew the water connection.
1
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E:32-00 will light up altern- 5. Remove the filter from the supply
ately or indicator for water hose
supply lights up.
6. Clean the filter.

7. Re-insert the filter in the supply
hose.
8. Screw the water connection back
on.
9. Check the water connection for
leaks.
10. Restore the power supply.
11. Switch the appliance on.
E:92-40 will light up altern- Filters are soiled or blocked. ▶ Clean the filters.
ately. → "Cleaning filters", Page 40
E:61-03 will light up altern- Wastewater hose is blocked 1. Reposition the wastewater hose
ately. Water is not drained. or kinked. without kinks.
2. Remove residues.
Siphon connection is still ▶ Check the connection to the siphon
sealed. and open if necessary.
Cover of the wastewater ▶ Secure the cover of the "Wastewa-
pump is loose. ter pump " → Page 55 so it clicks
into position.
E:61-02 will light up altern- Wastewater pump is ▶ Clean the wastewater pump.
ately. blocked. → "Clean wastewater pump",
Page 55
Cover of the wastewater ▶ Secure the cover of the "Wastewa-
pump is loose ter pump " → Page 55 so it clicks
into position.
E:90-01 will light up altern- Mains voltage is too low. This is not a fault on the appliance.
ately. 1. Contact an electrician.
2. Have the mains voltage and elec-
trical installation checked by an
electrician.
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A different error code ap- A technical fault is present. 1. Press .
pears in the display window. 2. Unplug the appliance or switch off
E:01-00 to E:90-10 the fuse.
3. Wait at least 2 minutes.
4. Insert the mains plug of the appli-
ance in a socket or switch on the
fuse.
6. If the problem occurs again:
‒ Press ⁠.
‒ Turn off the water tap.
‒ Pull out the mains plug.
‒ Contact "Customer Service"
→ Page 56 and give the er-
ror code.
Washing results
Tableware is not dry. No rinse aid used or dosage 1. Add "Rinse aid" → Page 26.
set too low. 2. Set the amount of rinse aid to be
dispensed.
Page 26
Programme or programme ▶ "Select a programme with drying,
option has no drying phase, e.g. intensive, strong or ECO pro-
or the drying phase is too gramme." → Page 17
brief. Some option buttons decrease the
drying result, e.g varioSpeed.
Water collects in recesses of ▶ Position tableware at an angle
the tableware or cutlery. where possible.
The combined detergent 1. Use rinse aid to improve drying per-

used has a poor drying performance.
formance.
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Tableware is not dry. 2. Use a different combined detergent
with a better drying performance.
Extra Dry not activated to im- ▶ Activate Extra Dry.
prove drying performance.
Tableware removed too 1. Wait until the programme ends.
early or drying process not 2. Only remove tableware 30 minutes
yet ended. after the programme has ended.
Rinse aid used has a limited ▶ Use a name-brand rinse aid.
drying performance. Eco products may have limited ef-
fectiveness.
Appliance door does not ▶ Adjust the appliance door as de-
open automatically at the scribed in the installation instruc-
end of the programme tions.
70 mm - 100 mm.
Plastic tableware is not dry. Not a fault. As plastic does ▶ No remedial action possible.
not store heat so well, it also
does not dry as well.
Cutlery is not dry. Cutlery not arranged prop- Droplets can form on the cutlery con-
erly in the cutlery basket or tact points.
cutlery drawer. 1. "Arrange cutlery individually where
possible." → Page 30
2. Avoid points of contact.
Appliance interior still wet Not a fault. The condensa- No action required.
after wash cycle. tion drying principle causes
water droplets in the tub –
they are indeed desirable
here. The moisture in the air
condenses on the inside
walls, runs off and is
pumped out.
Remnants of food on table- Tableware is placed too 1. Arrange tableware with sufficient
ware. close together or basket is space in between.
overfilled. The spray jets must reach the sur-
faces of the tableware.
2. Avoid points of contact.
Spray arm rotation is ▶ Arrange tableware so that it does
blocked. not obstruct spray arm rotation.
Spray arm nozzles are ▶ Clean the "Spray arms" → Page 41.
blocked.
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Remnants of food on table- Filters are soiled. ▶ Clean the filters.
ware. → "Cleaning filters", Page 40
Filters are inserted incor- 1. Insert the filters properly.
rectly and/or not engaged. → "Filter system", Page 40
2. Engage the filters.
Washing programme selec- ▶ Select a more intensive washing
ted too weak. programme.
→ "Programmes", Page 17
Tableware has been pre- ▶ Only remove large remnants of food
cleaned too intensely. The and do not prerinse tableware.
sensors chose a weaker pro-
gramme. Stubborn soiling
cannot be entirely removed.
Tall narrow receptacles in ▶ Do not position tall narrow recept-
corner areas are not rinsed acles at too great an angle or in
adequately. corner areas.
Top baskets on right and left ▶ Set the top baskets on the left and
are not set to same height. right to the same level.
Detergent residue in the ap- Lid of the detergent dis- 1. Arrange tableware in the top basket
pliance penser is blocked by items tableware so the tab collecting tray
of tableware parts and will is not obstructed by tableware.
not open. → "Arrange tableware", Page 30
Items of tableware are blocking the
dispenser lid.
2. Do not place tableware or fra-
grance dispensers in the tablet col-
lecting tray.
The lid of the detergent dis- ▶ Position the tab in the detergent dis-
penser is blocked by the tab penser crosswise, not vertically.
and will not open.
Tabs are used in the quick ▶ Select a more intensive "Pro-
or short programme. Dissolv- gramme" → Page 17 or use
ing time of the tab is not at- "Powder detergent" → Page 27.
tained.
Washing effect and dissolv- ▶ Change your "detergent"
ing performance are re- → Page 27.
duced after a prolonged
storage time or detergent is
very lumpy.
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Water marks on plastic Due to laws of physics ▶ Select a more intensive pro-
parts. droplet formation on plastic gramme.
surfaces is unavoidable. → "Programmes", Page 17
After drying water marks are
▶ Position tableware at an angle.
visible.
→ "Arrange tableware", Page 30
▶ Use rinse aid.
→ "Rinse aid", Page 26
▶ Set the water softening system
higher.
Wipeable or water-soluble Detergent substances are ▶ Change your "detergent"
coatings are present inside deposited there. These coat- → Page 27.
the appliance or on the door. ings cannot generally be re-
▶ Clean the appliance mechanically.
moved with chemicals.
White coating is deposited in 1. Set the water softening system cor-
the appliance interior. rectly.
In most cases you will need to in-
crease the setting.
2. Change your detergent if required.
Special salt dispenser is not ▶ Screw the special salt dispenser
screwed tight. tight.
Stubborn white coatings are Detergent substances are ▶ Change your "detergent"
present on tableware, inside deposited there. These coat- → Page 27.
the appliance or the door. ings cannot generally be re-
▶ Clean the appliance mechanically.
moved with chemicals.
The hardness range is set in- ▶ Set the Water softening system to
correctly or the water hard- the water hardness or add special
ness is greater than 62 °E salt.
(8,9 mmol/l).
3in1/organic/eco detergent ▶ Set the Water softening system to
is not effective enough. the water hardness and use separ-
ate detergents (proprietary deter-
gent, special salt, rinse aid).
Too little detergent is being ▶ Increase the amount of detergent
used. used or change "Detergent "
→ Page 27.
Washing programme selec- ▶ Select a more intensive washing
ted too weak. programme.
Tea residue or lipstick marks Washing temperature is too ▶ Select a programme with a higher
on tableware. low. washing temperature.
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Tea residue or lipstick marks Too little detergent is being ▶ Use a suitable "Detergent "
on tableware. used or is unsuitable. → Page 27 and follow the manufac-
turer's instructions for the amount
to be used.
Coloured coatings (blue, yel- The formation of films is due ▶ Clean the appliance.
low, brown) that are difficult to substances contained in You can remove deposits with
or impossible to remove are vegetables (cabbage, celery, "Mechanical cleaning" → Page 38
present inside the appliance potatoes, noodles, etc.) or or a machine cleaning product. It
or on stainless steel table- tap water (manganese). may not always be possible to com-
ware. pletely remove deposits but they
are harmless to health.
The formation of films is due ▶ Clean the appliance.
to metal components on sil- You can remove deposits with
ver or aluminium tableware. "Mechanical cleaning" → Page 38
or a machine cleaning product. It
may not always be possible to com-
pletely remove deposits but they
are harmless to health.
Coloured deposits (yellow, The formation of films is due 1. Check the setting of the water
orange, brown) that are easy to ingredients of food rem- softening system.
to remove are present inside nants and tap water (limes- 2. Add special salt.
the appliance (mainly at the cale) "soaplike". → "Adding special salt", Page 24
bottom). 3. If you are using combined deter-
gents (tabs), activate the water
softening system.
Follow the information about deter-
gents.
→ "Information on detergents",
Page 28
Plastic parts inside the appli- Plastic parts inside the appli- ▶ Discolouration can come about and
ance are discoloured. ance may become discol- will not impair functioning of the ap-
oured during the life of the pliance.
dishwasher.
Plastic parts are discol- Washing temperature is too ▶ Select a programme with a higher
oured. low. washing temperature.
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Plastic parts are discol- Tableware has been pre- ▶ Only remove large remnants of food
oured. cleaned too intensely. The and do not prerinse tableware.
Removable streaks are Amount of rinse aid to be ▶ Set the rinse aid system to a lower
present on glasses, glass- dispensed is set too high. setting.
ware with a metallic appear- No rinse aid has been ad- ▶ → "Adding rinse aid", Page 26
ance and cutlery. ded.
Detergent residue is present 1. Arrange tableware in the top basket
in the final rinse. Lid of the tableware so the tab collecting tray
detergent dispenser is is not obstructed by tableware.
blocked by tableware items → "Arrange tableware", Page 30
and will not open fully. Items of tableware are blocking the
dispenser lid.
2. Do not place tableware or fra-
grance dispensers in the tablet col-
lecting tray.
Irreversible clouding of Glasses are not dishwasher- ▶ Use dishwasher-proof glasses.
glassware. proof, only suitable for dish- Glasses are usually only suitable for
washers. use in a dishwasher, i.e. long-term
wear or long-term changes must be
expected.
▶ Avoid a lengthy steam phase
(standing time after wash cycle
ends).
▶ Use a programme with a lower tem-
perature.
▶ Set the softening system to the wa-
ter hardness.
▶ Use detergent with a glass protec-
tion component.
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Rust spots on cutlery. Cutlery is not sufficiently ▶ Use rust-resistant tableware.
rust-resistant. Knife blades
are often more severely af-
fected.
Cutlery may also rust if ▶ Do not wash rusting items.
washed together with rust-
ing items.
Salt content in washing wa- 1. Remove any spilled special salt
ter is too high. from the tub.
2. Screw the cap of the special salt
dispenser on tight.
Detergent residue is present Spray arms were blocked by ▶ Check that the spray arms are not
in the detergent dispenser tableware so detergent was blocked and can rotate freely.
or the tablet collecting tray. not rinsed out.
Detergent dispenser was ▶ Only add detergent to a detergent
damp when detergent was dispenser when dry.
added.
Excessive formation of foam Hand washing-up liquid is ▶ Immediately add rinse aid to the
occurs. present in dispenser for dispenser.
rinse aid. → "Adding rinse aid", Page 26
Rinse aid has been spilled. ▶ Remove the rinse aid with a cloth.
Detergent or appliance care ▶ Change the brand of detergent.
product used causes excess-
ive foaming.
Home Connect problem

Connection to home net- WLAN on router is not act- ▶ Check the wireless network con-
work is not established. ive. nection of your router.
WLAN display is flashing. Connection to home net- ▶ Activate the wireless network con-
work is not available. nection on your router.
Home Connect cannot be Home Connect set incor- ▶ Please consult the documents sup-
implemented correctly. rectly. plied for Home Connect.
Technical fault is present. ▶ Please consult the information
about support in the documents
supplied for Home Connect.
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Information on display panel

Special salt refill indicator Insufficient special salt. ▶ Add "Special salt" → Page 24.
lights up.
Sensor does not detect spe- ▶ Do not use special salt tablets.
cial salt tablets.
Refill indicator for special Water softening system is ▶ Setting the water softening system
salt does not light up. switched off.
Refill indicator for rinse aid Insufficient rinse aid. 1. Add "Rinse aid" → Page 26.
lights up. 2. Set the amount of rinse aid to be
dispensed.
Page 26
Refill indicator for rinse aid Rinse aid system is switched ▶ Set the amount of rinse aid to be
does not light up. off. dispensed.
Display flashes. Appliance door is not closed ▶ Close the appliance door.
properly. ‒ Arrange the tableware so
that no parts project beyond
the basket and prevent the
appliance door from closing
properly.
Malfunctions
Water is left in the appliance Filter system or area under 1. Clean the "Filters" → Page 40.
at the end of the pro- the filters is blocked. 2. Clean the "Wastewater pump"
gramme. → Page 55.
Programme has not yet ▶ Wait until the programme ends or
ended. cancel the programme with Reset.
▶ → "Terminate programme",
Page 33
Appliance cannot be Software update is taking ▶ Wait until the software update has
switched on or operated. place. finished.
Appliance functions have 1. Pull out the mains plug or switch off
failed. the fuse.
2. Wait at least 2 minutes.
3. Connect the appliance to the power
supply.
Appliance does not start. The mains fuse has tripped. ▶ Check the relevant fuse.
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Appliance does not start. Mains cable is not inserted. 1. Check whether the socket works.
2. Check whether the mains cable is
properly inserted in the socket and
on the rear of the appliance.
Appliance door is not closed ▶ Close the appliance door.
properly.
Programme starts automat- You did not wait until pro- ▶ → "Terminate programme",
ically. gramme ended. Page 33
Appliance stops during the Appliance door is not closed ▶ Close the appliance door.
programme or cuts out. properly.
Power and/or water supply 1. Check the power supply.
has been interrupted. 2. Check the water supply.
Top basket is pressing ▶ Check whether the rear panel of the
against inner door and pre- appliance is being pressed in by a
venting appliance door from socket or hose holder that has not
being closed securely. been removed.
▶ Arrange the tableware so that no
parts project beyond the basket
and prevent the appliance door
from closing properly.
Mechanical damage
Appliance door cannot be Door lock has been activ- ▶ Close the appliance door with
closed. ated. greater force.
Door cannot be closed due ▶ Check whether the appliance has
to installation method. been installed properly.
When closed, the appliance door,
its decor or attached parts should
not knock against adjacent cabin-
ets or the worktop.
Lid on the detergent dis- Detergent dispenser or lid ▶ Remove detergent residue.
penser cannot be closed. are blocked by sticky deter-
gent residue.
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Noise
Filling valves making knock- Caused by the domestic in- ▶ Can only be remedied in the do-
ing noises. stallation. No appliance fault mestic installation.
present. Does not affect
functioning of the appliance.
Knocking or rattling noise. Spray arm is striking table- ▶ Arrange tableware so that the spray
ware. arms do not strike tableware.
With a small load the water ▶ Distribute the tableware evenly.
jets directly strike against
▶ Load the appliance with more table-
the tub.
ware.
Light items of tableware ▶ Position light items of tableware se-
move about during the wash curely.
cycle.
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Clean wastewater pump 8. Insert the pump cover and press

down ⁠.
Large remnants of food or foreign
bodies can block the waste water
pump. As soon as the rinsing water 2
no longer drains properly, the waste
water pump must be cleaned. 1
WARNING
Risk of injury!
Sharp and pointed objects or frag-
ments of glass may block the waste
water pump and cause injury.
▶ Remove any foreign bodies care-
fully. a The pump cover clicks into posi-
tion.
1. Disconnect the appliance from the 9. Install the filter system.
power supply. 10. Insert the top and bottom basket.
2. Remove the top and bottom bas-
ket.
3. Remove the filter system.
Transportation, storage and disposal
4. Scoop out any water.

Transportation, storage
Use a sponge if necessary. and disposal
5. Prise off the pump cover using a You can find out here how to prepare
Transportation, storage and disposal
spoon and grip it by the your appliance for transportation and

crosspiece. storage. You will also find out how to
dispose of old appliances.
Removing the appliance

1. Disconnect the appliance from the
mains power supply.
2. Turn off the water tap.
3. Detach the drainage connection.
4. Detach the drinking water connec-
tion.
5. Loosen any screws fastening the
appliance to cabinet parts.
6. Lift the pump cover inwards at an
6. Remove the base panel if fitted.
angle and remove.
7. Pull the appliance out carefully,
7. Remove any remnants of food and
along with the hose behind it.
foreign bodies in the area of the
impeller.
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Protect appliance from frost Disposing of old appliance

If there is a risk of frost where the ap- Valuable raw materials can be re-
pliance will be standing, e.g. in a holi- used by recycling.
day home, empty the appliance com-
pletely. WARNING
▶ Empty the appliance. Risk of harm to health!
→ "Transporting the appliance", Children can lock themselves in the
Page 56 appliance, thereby putting their lives
at risk.
▶ With redundant appliances, unplug
Transporting the appliance the power cord. Then cut through
To avoid damage to the appliance, the cord and damage the lock on
empty it before transporting. the appliance door beyond repair
Note: Always transport the dish- so that the appliance door will no
washer upright to prevent residual longer close.
water getting into the machine's con- 1. Unplug the appliance from the
trols and damaging the appliance. mains.
1. Remove tableware from the appli- 2. Cut through the power cord.
ance. 3. Dispose of the appliance in an en-
2. Secure loose parts. vironmentally friendly manner.
3. "Switch on the appliance." Information about current disposal
→ Page 31 methods are available from your
4. Select the programme with the specialist dealer or local authority.
highest temperature.
→ "Programmes", Page 17 This appliance is labelled in ac-
cordance with European Direct-
5. "Start the programme." → Page 32
ive 2012/19/EU concerning
6. To drain the appliance, terminate used electrical and electronic
the programme after approx. appliances (waste electrical and
4 minutes. electronic equipment - WEEE).
→ "Terminate programme", The guideline determines the
Page 33 framework for the return and re-
7. "Switch off the appliance." cycling of used appliances as
→ Page 33 applicable throughout the EU.
8. Turn off the water tap.
9. To empty the residual water out of
the appliance, detach the supply
Customer Service
hose and let the water drain out. Customer Service

If you have any queries, are unable to
Customer Service
rectify faults on the appliance your-

self or if your appliance needs to be
repaired, contact Customer Service.
Function-relevant genuine spare parts
according to the corresponding Eco-
design Order can be obtained from
Customer Service for a period of at
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least 10 years from the date on from water damage, the appliance
which your appliance was placed on must be connected to the power
the market within the European Eco- supply.
nomic Area. ¡ The liability guarantee is valid for
Note: Under the terms of the manu- the service life of the appliance.
facturer's warranty the use of Cus- ¡ A claim can only be made under
tomer Service is free of charge. the guarantee if the appliance has
been correctly installed and con-
Detailed information on the warranty nected with Aqua-Stop according
period and terms of warranty in your to our instructions; this also in-
country is available from our after- cludes correctly fitting the Aqua-
sales service, your retailer or on our Stop extension (genuine access-
website. ory). Our guarantee does not cover
If you contact Customer Service, you defective supply lines or fittings up
will require the product number (E- to the Aqua-Stop connection on
Nr.), the production number (FD) and the tap.
the consecutive numbering (Z-Nr.) of ¡ If your appliance is fitted with
your appliance. Aqua-Stop, you can in principle
The contact details for Customer Ser- leave your appliance unattended
vice can be found in the enclosed during operation and the tap
Customer Service directory or on our turned on afterwards. The tap only
website. needs to be turned off if you are
away from home for a long period,
Product number (E-Nr.), pro- e.g. on holiday for several weeks.
duction number (FD) and con-
secutive numbering (Z-Nr.) Technical specifications
You can find the product number (E-

Technical specifications
Nr.), the production number (FD) and
Technical specifications
the consecutive numbering (Z-Nr.) on Weight Max.: 45 kg

the appliance's rating plate. Voltage 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz or
The rating plate is located inside the 60 Hz
appliance door. Power rating 2000 - 2400 W
Make a note of your appliance's de-
tails and the Customer Service tele- Fuse 10 - 16 A
phone number to find them again Water pressure ¡ Min. 0.05 MPa
quickly. (0.5 bar)
¡ Max. 1 MPa
AQUA-STOP guarantee (10 bar)
In addition to warranty claims against Inlet rate Min. 10 l/min
the seller under the purchase agree- Water temperature Cold water.
ment and in addition to our manufac- Hot water max.: 60 °C
turer's warranty, we offer compensa- Capacity 10 place settings
tion under the following conditions.
¡ If our Aqua-Stop system is defect-
ive and causes water damage, we
will make good the damage for
private users. To ensure protection
57
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EPREL product database. Please offer support and spare parts for the
then follow the instructions on respective appliance.
searching for models. The model
identifier is made up of the charac-
ters before the slash in the product
Declaration of Conformity
number (E-Nr.) on the rating plate. Al-

ternatively, you can also find the Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH
model identifier in the first line of the hereby declares that the appliance
EU energy label. with Home Connect functionality con-
forms to the basic requirements and
Information regarding Free other relevant provisions of Directive
and Open Source Software 2014/53/EU.
A detailed RED Declaration of Con-
This product includes software com- formity can be found online at
ponents that are licensed by the www.bosch-home.com among the
copyright holders as free or open additional documents on the product
source software. page for your appliance.
The applicable licence information is
stored on your home appliance. You
can also access the applicable li-
cence information via your Home Hereby, Robert Bosch Hausgeräte
Connect app: "Profile -> Legal inform- GmbH declares that the appliance
ation -> Licence Information".2 You with Home Connect functionality is in
can download the licence information compliance with relevant statutory re-
on the brand product website. quirements.
(Please search on the product web- A detailed Declaration of Conformity
site for your appliance model and ad- can be found online at www.bosch-
ditional documents). Alternatively, home.co.uk among the additional
you can request the relevant informa- documents on the product page for
tion from ossrequest@bshg.com or your appliance.
BSH Hausgeräte GmbH, Carl-Wery-
Str. 34, 81739 Munich, Germany.
The source code will be made avail-
able to you on request. 2.4 GHz band (2400–2483.5 MHz):
Please send your request to oss- Max. 100 mW
request@bshg.com or BSH Hausger- 5 GHz band (5150–5350 MHz +
äte GmbH, Carl-Wery-Str.34, 81739 5470–5725 MHz): Max. 100 mW
Munich, Germany.
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Terminate programme.................... 33 Customer Service.......................... 56

Restriction on user group

WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!

▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be

▶ Only use the water hoses sup-

Safe installation ¡ If the water pressure is too high or

▶ To prevent corrosion, do not use litres. In the automatic programmes

ally during the drying phase. This en-

less water. Installation and connec-

The Eco 50 ° programme is en-

AquaSensor Scope of supply

The delivery consists of the following: Drainage connection

Familiarising yourself with your appliance

1 Rating plate Rating plate with "E number and FD number"

2 Detergent dispenser "Detergent" → Page 27 is added to the detergent

4 Filter system "Filter system" → Page 40

8 Cutlery drawer "Cutlery drawer" → Page 21

9 Cutlery shelf1 "Cutlery shelf" → Page 21

3 Special salt refill indicator "Water softening system" → Page 23

4 Rinse aid refill indicator "Rinse aid system" → Page 26

5 WLAN display "Home Connect" → Page 36

6 Water supply display Display for water supply

7 button If you press for approx. 3 seconds,

9 Programme buttons and additional "Programmes" → Page 17

11 Timer programming "Setting timer programming" → Page 32

12 Display The display shows information about the remain-

Programme: Use Programme sequence Additional func-

Programme: Use Programme sequence Additional func-

Note: The relatively long running time Favourite

Tip: You can use the Home Connect Additional func- Use

perature held longer.

Additional func- Use 2. To prevent the basket from sud-

sible features of your appliance and

Check that the basket is level on

Bottom basket Arrange cutlery with the points and

Large plates up to a diameter of

If you do not need the cutlery shelf,

Folding prongs Folding down prongs1

You can fold the prongs down to po-

Setting Top basket Bottom basket

5. "Set the amount of rinse aid to be

highest cleaning temperature

→ "Home Connect quick start", Water softening system

Requirement: "The appliance has tableware as well as the washing

Overview of water hardness settings

Water hardness °E Hardness range mmol/l Setting value

Water hardness °E Hardness range mmol/l Setting value

3. Note: Only use special salt for erally only be used up to a water

Additional water consumption in 5 2. Add rinse aid up to the max mark.

3. If rinse aid spills out, remove it

Rinse aid system

Rinse aid cycle.

5. To save the settings, press starch and remove protein. Oxygen-

fault and is non-critical if

Separate detergents Unsuitable detergents

Combined detergent Information on detergents

50 ml a The lid clicks into position.

20 ml – 25 ml detergent is suffi- Tableware

ware is only lightly soiled, slightly

Damage to glass and table- Cause Recommendation

To save resources, do not pre- Removing tableware