BOSCH 9001164801 Dishwasher User Manual

BOSCH 9001164801 Dishwasher

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Safety Definitions

WARNING This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as a result of non-observance of this warning.
CAUTION! This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may occur as a result of non-observance of this warning.
NOTICE: This indicates that damage to the appliance or property may occur as a result of non-compliance with this advisory.
Note: This alerts you to important information and/or tips.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please READ and SAVE this information

WARNING

• Misuse of the dishwasher can result in serious injury or death. Do not use the dishwasher in any way not covered in this manual or for any purpose other than those explained in the fol-lowing pages.
• Severe product damage and/or injury could result from the use of unauthorized service techni-cians or non-original replacement parts. All repairs must be performed by an authorized ser-vice technician using only original equipment factory replacement parts.
• Electrical shock or fire could result if the electrical supply for the dishwasher covered in this manual is incorrectly installed or if the dishwasher has been improperly grounded. Do not use the dishwasher covered in this manual unless you are certain the electrical supply has been correctly installed and the dishwasher has been properly grounded.
• Never use harsh chemicals to clean your dishwasher. Some chloride-containing products can damage your dishwasher and may present health hazards!

NOTICE

• Never use steam cleaning products to clean your dishwasher. The manufacturer will not be responsible for the possible damages or consequences.
• It is highly recommended for the end user to become familiar with the procedure to shut off the incoming water supply and the procedure to shut off the incoming power supply. See the Installation Instructions or contact your installer for more information.
• To avoid possible dishwasher damage, do not use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, scour-ing pads (metal or plastic), bleach-based wipes, or abrasive cloths/paper towels to clean your dishwasher’s exterior door panel. Your dishwasher’s exterior door panel can be damaged by doing so.
• NSF/ANSI 184 Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establish-ments.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or serious injury, observe the following:

1. This dishwasher is provided with Installation Instructions and this Use and Care Manual. Read and understand all instructions before using the dishwasher.
2. This appliance must be grounded to a metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the dishwasher. See the Installation Instructions included with this dishwasher for more information on electrical requirements.
3. Use this dishwasher only for its intended function, which is the washing of household dishware and kitchenware rated as dishwasher safe.
4. Use only detergents or rinsing agents recommended for use in a dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach of children.
5. When loading items to be washed:
   • Locate sharp items so they are not likely to damage the door seal.
   • Load knives and other sharp utensils with their HANDLES UP to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.
   • Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer’s recommendations.
   • Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are in place.
   • Do not tamper with or override controls and interlocks.
6. Do not abuse, sit or stand on the door or dish racks of the dishwasher.
7. To reduce risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on the dishwasher.
8. When children become old enough to operate the appliance, it is the responsibility of the parents/legal guardians to ensure the children are instructed in safe practices by authorized persons.
9. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas is explosive. Before using a dishwasher that is connected to a hot water system that has been unused for two weeks or longer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is explosive, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
10. Remove the dishwasher door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher for service or discarding.
11. To avoid floor damage and possible mold growth, do not allow wet areas to remain around or under the dishwasher.
12. Protect your dishwasher from the elements. Protect against freezing to avoid possible damage to the fill valve. Damage caused by freezing is not covered by the warranty.
13. This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor.
    • Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock. Check with an authorized electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Dishwasher Components

Dishwasher Setup

Water Softening System
Your dishwasher requires soft water to ensure proper washing results and is equipped with an internal water softening system. However, if you have a household water softening system, the internal system pro-vided is not needed.
For the water softening system to function properly, it will need to use dishwasher water softening salt. The amount of salt dispensed can be set from “H:00” to “H:07”. Salt is not used at H:00 (default factory set-ting). The amount of salt required depends on the degree of hardness of your tap water. See Table 1.

1. Turn the unit on using the [ON/OFF] button.
2. Hold down the “A” button (see Figure 1) and press [Start/ Resume] until the display indicates “H:00”.
3. Release both buttons and press the “C” button to select the desired setting.
4. Save the selected setting by pressing [Start/ Resume] .

Salt
Only refill the salt container, using a funnel to pour, right before turning on the unit to ensure that salt overflow is immediately washed away. This prevents corrosion. See Figure 2.

1. Open the screw cap of the salt container.
2. Fill the container with water (only required when turning on the unit for the first time).
3. Add dishwasher salt until the water is displaced and runs out.
4. Refill with salt as soon as the “Refill Salt” LED is lit.

Notice: Never fill the salt dispenser with detergent. It will destroy the water softening system. To prevent corrosion, refill with salt and immediately begin any cycle.
Note: Do not use salt tablets or any salt other than dishwasher water softening salt. For more information about ordering salt please contact Customer Service (1-800-944-2904).

Detergent
Use only detergent specifically designed for dishwashers. For best results, use fresh powdered dishwashing detergent or detergent tabs.

NOTICE

• To avoid dishwasher damage, do not use hand dishwashing products in your dishwasher.
• To avoid dishwasher damage, do not use too much detergent if your water is soft. Using too much detergent with soft water may cause etching in glassware.

The dishwasher uses less water than most, therefore, less detergent is required. With soft water, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of detergent will clean most loads. The detergent dispenser cup has lines that measure detergent (Figure 3) to 1 tablespoon (15 ml) and 1.75 tablespoons (25 ml). 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of detergent will completely fill the detergent dispenser.
Note: If you do not know the hardness of your water supply, use 15 ml (1 tbsp) of detergent. Increase the amount if necessary to the least amount required to get your kitchenware clean. Use the measuring lines in the detergent dispenser cup as a guide to measure the amount of detergent recommended in Table 2.

Table 2- Recommended Detergent Amount

Wash Cycle **Hard Water/ Medium Water/ Soft Water/ Heavy Soil                                Medium Soil Little Soil**

Heavy| 3 tbsp (45 ml)| 3 tbsp (45 ml)| 1.75-3 tbsp (25-45 ml)
Auto| 1.75-3 tbsp (25-45 ml)| 1.75 tbsp (25 ml)| 1-1.75 tbsp (15-25 ml)
Eco| 1.75 tbsp (25 ml)| 1-1.75 tbsp (15-25 ml)| 1 tbsp (15 ml)
Normal| 1.75-3 tbsp (25-45 ml)| 1.75 tbsp (25 ml)| 1-1.75 tbsp (15-25 ml)
Express| 1.75 tbsp (25 ml)| 1-1.75 tbsp (15-25 ml)| 1 tbsp (15 ml)
Rinse| None| None| None

To Close:

• Place finger as shown in Figure 4.
• Slide door closed and press down firmly until it clicks.

To Open:

• To open the cover, push the button as shown in Figure 5.
• Cover will slide open.

Rinse Aid
To achieve proper drying, always use a liquid rinse aid, even if your detergent contains a rinse aid or drying additive.
Note: The dishwasher indicates low rinse aid by turning on the “Refill Rinse Aid” LED in the display. If this light is on, you need to refill the rinse aid dispenser by following the directions below.

Adding Rinse Aid

1. Add liquid rinse aid to the dispenser until it is full (see Figure 6). Do not overfill.
2. Close the lid. Lid must be fully closed until it clicks in order to seal.
3. Wipe up any excess rinse aid that may have puddled when the dispenser reservoir is full.

The indicator light will go out a few moments after the dishwasher door is shut. See page 16 for instructions on how to adjust the amount of rinse aid dispensed.

Dishware Materials

Note: Before using your dishwasher for the first time, check the information in this section. Some items are not dishwasher safe and should be hand washed; others require special loading.

Recommended

• Aluminum: Colored anodized aluminum may fade over time. Minerals in your water may cause the aluminum to darken or spot. This can usually be removed with a soap-filled steel wool pad.
• China, Crystal, Stoneware: Some hand-painted utensils may discolor, fade or spot. Hand wash these utensils. Position fragile glassware so that it will not fall over or come in contact with other utensils during the wash cycle.
• Glass: Milk glasses may discolor or become yellow.
• Non-stick Coatings: Apply a light coating of vegetable oil to non-stick surfaces after drying.
• Plastics: Make sure the plasticware is dishwasher safe.
• Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver and Silver Plates: Load these so they do not come in contact with other metals.

Not Recommended

• Acrylic: Crazing, small cracks throughout the acrylic, may occur.
• Adhesive-Joined Pieces: Adhesives that join materials such as plastic, wood, bone, steel, copper, tin, etc. may loosen.
• Bone-Handled Utensils: Handles may separate.
• Iron: Iron will rust. Hand wash and dry immediately.
• Non-Dishware Items: Your dishwasher is intended for use in cleaning ONLY standard household dishware and kitchenware.
• Pewter, Brass, Bronze: These items will tarnish. Hand wash and dry immediately.
• Tin: Tin will stain. Hand wash and dry immediately.
• Wood: Wooden bowls, wooden utensils and utensils with wooden handles can crack, warp and lose their finish.

Loading the Dishwasher

Do not pre-wash items with loosely attached soiling. Remove all food particles, bones, toothpicks and excessive grease. Items having burned-on, baked-on or starchy soils may require some pretreatment. Refer to the Dishware Materials section for more information about dishware suitability. Load only dishwasher safe items into the dishwasher. Load dishes in the dishwasher racks so the insides of bowls, pots and pans are facing the spray arms as shown. Avoid nesting and contact points between dishes. Separate items of dissimilar metals. Use care to not block movement of the spray arms.

WARNING The sharp points and edges of knives and other sharp utensils can cause serious injuries. Load knives and other sharp utensils with edges down. Do not allow children to handle or play near knives and sharp utensils.
NOTICE To avoid dishwasher damage, do not load the dishwasher with paper products, plastic bags, packing materials or anything other than normal, dishwasher safe dishware and kitchenware.

• Loading the Upper Rack
  Ensure items do not protrude through the bottom of the racks and block the spray arms.
  Note: When pushing the upper rack into the dishwasher, push it until it stops against the back of the tub so the upper rack spray arm connects to the water supply at the back of the tub. Do not push racks in using the door.

• Loading the Lower Rack
  Place large items in the lower rack. Load pots, pans and bowls upside down. Do not block vent with tall baking sheets. Load these items on the right side of the dishwasher.

• Loading the Cutlery Drawer
  The cutlery drawer horizontally positions knives, spatulas and other oversized tools for improved cleaning and easier loading and unloading. Arrange cutlery in the cutlery drawer.

• Unloading the Dishwasher
  When unloading the dishwasher, it is recommended to unload the lower rack first. Next, unload the silverware basket followed by the upper rack, and then the cutlery drawer. This prevents water from dripping down onto dishware.
  Note: Dishes are more likely to chip when unloading before cooling.

Suggested Loading Pattern

Additional Loading Pattern

Rack Features

Flip Tines
The upper and lower racks consist of tines that can be folded down depending on what you may need to load in the rack. To fold down, grasp the folding tine and release from notch. Push folding tine downward to desired position as shown in Figure 7.

RackMatic®
The height of the upper rack can be adjusted in 3 positions to create more space (see Figure 8).

1. Pull the empty upper rack out of the dishwasher until it stops.
2. To lower the rack, push the lever inward then upward.
3. To raise, hold the empty rack by the sides and lift up.

Cutlery Drawer
The cutlery drawer horizontally positions knives, spatulas and other oversized tools for improved cleaning and easier loading and unloading. Arrange cutlery in the cutlery drawer as illustrated in Figure 9.

Plastic Item Clips
Light-weight plastic accessories (cups, lids, etc.) can be held securely by the plastic item clips (see Figure 10).

Cup Shelves
The shelf and the space underneath can be used for cups or for larger serving utensils (see Figure 11).

Dishwasher Cycles and Options

Wash Cycles
Note: In order to save energy, it is recommended to set the “Auto Power Off” feature to “P:01” (see the “Auto Power Off” section of this manual).

• Heavy: Best for cleaning items with baked-on food or grease. These dishes would normally require soaking.
  Auto: This is the most flexible cycle. With our most complex soil sensing capability, this cycle is perfect for use with mixed loads of dishware with varying amounts of food soil.
  Eco: Best for delicate dishes and glasses, the Eco cycle lowers temperature and cycle length to decrease energy usage.
  Normal: The Normal cycle is recommended for daily, regular, or typical use to completely wash a full load of normally soiled dishes.
  In order to obtain optimal performance with minimum energy consumption, it is recommended to disable all available features except Auto Power Off as noted at the start of this section.
  Note 1: See footnote for additional energy test setup instructions.
  Express: Cleans lightly soiled dishes and reduces overall wash time. Use this cycle to clean glasses and dessert dishware that may need to be reused at the same event.
  Rinse: Allows you to rinse food soil off of a partial load and hold them in the dishwasher until you are ready to run a full load.

Wash Cycle Options

• Delay Start: Allows you to delay the start time of your dishwasher in one hour increments up to 24 hours.
• Half Load: Can reduce water consumption when washing small, lightly soiled loads that fill approximately half of the dishwasher’s capacity.
• Delicate: Available only in the Heavy, Auto and Normal cycles. This option’s lower temperature will reduce the risk of cloudy glasses.
• Sanitize: The Sanitize feature is available only in the Heavy, Auto and Normal cycles. Select one of these cycles, press the “Sanitize Option” button and then press Start to activate the Sanitation features. The sanitize LED will light when sanitation requirements are met. The technical sanitation measures may also improve the drying results.
• Note: The dishwasher automatically defaults to Auto when turned off and back on. If you used the sanitize option in your last cycle, the dishwasher will default to Auto with the Sanitize option selected when you turn it on.
• Extra Shine®: Used in combination with a wash cycle (except Rinse), the Extra Shine® option raises the temperature and extends the drying time to further enhance drying results and provides a brilliant shine.

Wash Cycle Information

The cycle times in this Use and Care Manual are based on normal soil loads and 120°F incoming water and will vary based on your actual conditions.

Table 3 – Wash Cycle Information

| Heavy| Auto| Eco| Normal| Express| Rinse
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
cycle time| 110-135 min| 105-129 min| 80-85 min| 130-135 min| 30 min| 9 min
water consumption| 18.6-24.2 L| 13.1-24.5 L| 9.3-14.5 L| 8.3-20.6 L| 10.5 L| 4.1 L
| 4.9-6.4 gal| 3.5-6.5 gal| 2.5-3.8 gal| 2.2-5.4 gal| 2.8 gal| 1.1 gal
wash temperature| 66-71°C| 53-66°C| 45-50°C| 45-55°C| 45°C| incoming
| 150-160°F| 127-150°F| 113-122°F| 113-131°F| 113°F| incoming
rinse temperature| 72°C| 70°C| 62°C| 62-69°C| 50°C| incoming
| 162°F| 158°F| 144°F| 144-156°F| 122°F| incoming
Half Load| | | | | |
cycle time| 114 min| 95-105 min| 75-80 min| 110-120 min| n/a| n/a
water consumption| 17.9 L

4.8 gal

| 10.2-16.5 L

2.7-4.4 gal

| 9.3-12.5 L

2.5-3.3 gal

| 10.9-14 L

2.9-3.7 gal

| n/a| n/a
rinse temperature| 72°C

162°F

| 70°C

158°F

| 62°C

144°F

| 69°C

156°F

| n/a| n/a
Delicate| | | | | |
cycle time| 105-110 min| 90-105 min| n/a| 105-120 min| n/a| n/a
water consumption| 18.6-24.2 L

4.9-6.4 gal

| 13.1-24.5 L

3.5-6.5 gal

| n/a| 8.3-20.6 L

2.2-5.4 gal

| n/a| n/a
rinse temperature| 60°C

140°F

| 60°C

140°F

| n/a| 60°C

140°F

| n/a| n/a
Sanitize| | | | | |
cycle time| 130-150 min| 125-150 min| n/a| 140-155 min| n/a| n/a
water consumption| 18.6-24.2 L

4.9-6.4 gal

| 13.1-24.5 L

3.5-6.5 gal

| n/a| 8.3-20.6 L

2.2-5.4 gal

| n/a| n/a
rinse temperature| 72°C

162°F

| 72°C

162°F

| n/a| 72°C

162°F

| n/a| n/a
Extra Shine®| | | | | |
cycle time| 130-150 min| 125-150 min| 115-125 min| 140-155 min| 50 min| n/a
water consumption| 18.6-24.2 L

4.9-6.4 gal

| 13.1-24.5 L

3.5-6.5 gal

| 9.3-14.5 L

2.5-3.8 gal

| 8.3-20.6 L

2.2-5.4 gal

| 10.5 L

2.8 gal

| n/a
rinse temperature| 72°C 162°F| 72°C 162°F| 72°C 162°F| 72°C 162°F| 72°C 162°F| n/a

Note: Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to meet the requirements of Section 6 of the NSF/ANSI Standard for Residential Equipment for soil removal and sanitization efficacy. There is no intention, either directly or indirectly, to imply that all cycles have passed sanitization performance tests.

Operating the Dishwasher

SGV68U53UC / SGX68U55UC

NOTE: the door must be opened before changing settings and closed after changing settings.
Buttons are sensitive and should be touched gently. Avoid any grease or food particles resting on the buttons as they could activate the dishwasher. Wiping and cleaning can also activate the dishwasher. For best results, use bare, clean hands when touching the buttons.

WARNING To avoid risk of injury, always use caution when opening the door during or following a wash cycle as hot water or steam may escape. Do not fully open the door until water noises have stopped and steam has subsided

Start the dishwasher

1. Press the [On/Off] button.
2. Select a cycle and desired options and press [Start/Resume].

NOTE: Your dishwasher is protected against unintentional operation. If the appliance door remains open for more than 4 seconds after pressing the [Start/Resume] button, the operation will be paused. Press the [Start/Resume] button again and close the appliance door.

Cancel a Cycle

1. Press and hold the [Start/Resume] button for approximately 3 seconds until the display reads “0:01”.
2. Wait about 1 minute while the dishwasher drains.
3. Press the [On/Off] button.

NOTE: Your dishwasher is protected against unintentional operation. If the appliance door remains open for more than 4 seconds after pressing the [Start/Resume] button, the operation will be paused. Press the [Start/Resume] button again and close the appliance door.

Interrupt a Cycle

1. Press the [On/Off] button to turn the unit off.
2. To resume the cycle, press the [On/Off] button.

NOTE: Your dishwasher is protected against unintentional operation. If the appliance door remains open for more than 4 seconds after pressing the [Start/Resume] button, the operation will be paused. Press the [Start/Resume] button again and close the appliance door.

Setting the Amount of Rinse Aid
The amount of rinse aid dispensed can be set from “r:00” to “r:06”. To change the setting:

1. Press the [On/Off] button.
2. Hold down the “A” button (see page 15) and press [Start/Resume] until the display indicates “H:0x” (x can be any number).
3. Release both buttons.
4. Press the “A” button until the display shows “r:05”.
5. Press the “C” button to select the desired setting.
   • “r:00” = dispenser is OFF
   • “r:01” = lowest setting
   • “r:02” = low setting
   • “r:03” = medium setting
   • “r:04” = medium/high setting
   • “r:05” = high setting
   • “r:06” = highest setting
6. Press [Start/Resume] to save the setting.

Cycle Completion Signal

1. Open the door and press the [On/Off] button.
2. Hold down the “A” button and press [Start] until the display indicates “H:00”.
3. Release both buttons.
4. Press the “A” button until the display shows “b:02”.
5. Press the “C” button to increase or decrease the tone “b:00” = OFF and “b:03” = LOUDEST
6. Press [Start] to save setting and close the door.

Delay Start
You can delay the start of the cycle in one hour increments up to 24 hours.
To set delay start:

1. Press the [On/Off] button.
2. Press the [+] button until the display jumps to “h:01”.
3. Press the [+] or [-] button until the displayed time corresponds with your requirements.
   • h:01 = 1 hour delay
   • h:24 = 24 hour delay
4. Press [Start/Resume] to activate delay start.

To cancel delay start:

1. Press the [+] or [-] button until “h:00” is indicated on the digital display.
2. Press and hold [Start/Resume] for 3 seconds to cancel the cycle. You may now start a new cycle.

NOTE: Your dishwasher is protected against unintentional operation. If the appliance door remains open for more than 4 seconds after pressing the [Start/Resume] button, the operation will be paused. Press the [Start/Resume] button again and close the appliance door.

Auto Power Off
To save energy, the dishwasher is turned off 1 minute after the wash cycle ends. Auto Power Off can be adjusted from P:00 to P:02.
To change the setting:

1. Press the [On/Off] button.
2. Hold down the “A” button (see page 15) and press [Start/Resume] until the display indicates “H:0x” (x can be any number).
3. Release both buttons.
4.  Press the “A” button until the display indicates “P:0x”.
5. Press the “C” button until the display corresponds with your requirements.
   • P:00 = dishwasher does not turn off automatically
   • P:01 = dishwasher turns off automatically after 1 minute
   • P:02 = dishwasher turns off automatically after 120 minutes (2 hours)
6. Press [Start/Resume] to save the setting.

InfoLight®
An LED illuminates the floor to indicate the unit is running. If the appliance is installed at eye-level, the LED is not visible.
To change the setting:

1. Press the [On/Off] button.
2. Hold down the “A” button (see page 15) and press [Start/Resume] until the display indicates “H:0x”. (x can be any number)
3. Release both buttons.
4. Press the “A” button until the display shows “1:01”.
5. Press the “C” button to switch between “1:01” = ON and “1:00” = OFF and press [Start/Resume] to save.

Aquastop® Leak Protection
Our AquaStop® system contains leaks through a precisely engineered tub and sensor system that works with our solid molded base. If a leak has occurred, it shuts down operation and automatically pumps out water to avoid contact with the floor. It works 24/7 and can turn itself on.

Care and Maintenance

A regular inspection and maintenance of your machine will help to prevent faults. This saves time and prevents future problems.

Overall condition of the machine
Never use a steam cleaner to clean your dishwasher. The manufacturer is not responsible for any consequential damage. Regularly wipe the front of the appliance with a damp cloth – water and a small amount of liquid soap is adequate. Do not use sponges with a rough surface or abrasive detergents, as these could scratch the surfaces. Stainless steel appliances: To prevent corrosion, avoid using sponge cloths or chlorine based cleaners. Use a stainless steel polish to seal and protect the surface. Clean the outer edges of the inside door panel regularly to remove debris that may collect from normal loading. If spots begin to appear on the stainless steel, make sure the rinse agent is full and functioning properly.

Filters
The filter system consists of a coarse filter, a flat fine filter and a micro filter. The filters keep large foreign objects in the rinsing water away from the pump. Foreign objects may occasionally block the filters.
Check the filters for residue by:

• Unscrew the filter cylinder as illustrated in Figures 12-13 and take out the filter system.
• Remove any residue and clean filters under running water.
• Reinstall filter system in reverse sequence and ensure that the arrow marks are facing each other after locking it into place.

Spray Arms
Check spray arms for grease and limescale deposits. If you find such deposits:

• Fill detergent dispenser with detergent and start the appliance without utensils in the cycle with the highest rinsing temperature (see wash cycle information table).
• Clean the appliance with detergents/ appliance cleaners which are particularly suitable for use with dishwashers.
• Unscrew the spray arms and inspect as shown in Figure 14.

Waste water pump
Large food remnants in the rinsing water not retained by the filters may block the waste water pump. The rinsing water does not get pumped out and covers the filters.
In this case:

• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
• Remove the filters.
• Scoop out standing water – use a sponge if necessary.
• Using a spoon, pry off the pump cover (see Figures 15-16) until it clicks, then grip the cover and pull upward until it resists and then pull forward.
• Check inner compartment and remove any foreign objects.
• Place cover in the original position, press down and engage.
• Reinstall filters.

Preparing your Dishwasher for Vacation
Before leaving for vacation during warmer weather, besides turning off the main valve, also turn off water supply at the nearest point to the dishwasher. During colder weather, please follow the instructions for winterizing your unit below.

Winterizing your Dishwasher
If your dishwasher will be unused for an extended period of time in a location that experiences freezing temperatures (holiday home or through a vacation period), have your dishwasher winterized by a professional servicer.

Troubleshooting Guide

Dishwashers may occasionally exhibit problems that are unrelated to a malfunction of the dishwasher itself. The following information may help you with a dishwasher problem without involving a repair professional.

Customer Service

Your Bosch® dishwasher requires no special care other than that described in the Care and Maintenance section of this manual. If you are having a problem with your dishwasher, before calling for service please refer to the Troubleshooting Guide section of the manual. If service is necessary, contact your dealer or installer or an authorized service center. Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Any work performed by unauthorized personnel may void the warranty. If you are having a problem with your Bosch® dishwasher and are not pleased with the service you have received, please take the following steps until the problem is corrected to your satisfaction:

1. Call us at 1-800-944-2904
2. Contact Customer Service from our web site: www.bosch-home.com/us or www.bosch-home.ca
3. Contact your installer or the Bosch Authorized Service Contractor in your area.
4. Write us:
   BSH Home Appliances Corporation 1901 Main Street Irvine, CA 92614

Please be sure to include your model information as well as an explanation of the problem and the date it started. You will find the model and serial number information on the label located on the edge of the dishwasher door. Please make a copy of your invoice and keep it with this manual. Customer Service may need to verify purchase date for warranty purposes.

STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY

What this Warranty Covers & Who it Applies To
The limited warranty provided by BSH Home Appliances Corporation (“BSH”) in this Statement of Limited Product Warranty applies only to Bosch dishwasher sold to you (“Product”), provided that the Product was purchased and used in accordance with the following guidelines:

• For your normal, household (non-commercial) use, and has in fact at all times only been used for normal household dishwashing pur-poses.
• Was new at retail (not a display, “as is”, or previously returned model) and was not for resale.
• This dishwasher is not designed for any commercial or industrial use, so this limited warranty WILL NOT cover commercial or industrial use of any kind.
• Was purchased within the United States or Canada and has at all times remained within the country of original purchase.
• Other applications, including office space, hotel/motel suites, or multi-housing units (apartments or time-shares) may be permissable. Local, state, municipality, and similar codes, regulations, and laws must be followed.

The warranties stated herein apply to the original purchaser of the product warranted herein and to each succeeding owner of the product purchased for ordinary home use during the term of the warranty. Please make sure to return your registration card; while not necessary to effectuate warranty coverage, it is the best way for BSH to notify you in the unlikely event of a safety notice or product recall.

How Long the Warranty Lasts
Bosch warrants that the Product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three hundred sixty-five (365) days from the date of the original purchase. The foregoing timeline begins to run upon the date of the original purchase, and shall not be stalled, tolled, extended, or suspended, for any reason whatsoever.
This Product is also warranted to be free from cosmetic defects in material and workmanship (such as scratches of stainless steel, paint/porcelain blemishes, chip, dents, or other damage to the finish) of the Product, for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase or closing date for new construction. This cosmetic warranty excludes slight color variations due to inherent differences in painted and por-celain parts, as well as differences caused by kitchen lighting, product location, or other similar factors. This cosmetic warranty specifically excludes any display, floor, “As Is”, or “B” stock appliances.

Extended Limited Warranty
BSH also provides these additional limited warranties:
5 year limited warranty on electronics: BSH will repair or replace any BSH microprocessor or printed circuit board if it proves to be defective in materials or workmanship (excludes labor charges). 5 year limited warranty on dish racks: BSH will replace the upper or lower dish rack (excluding rack components), if the rack proves defec-tive in materials or workmanship (excludes labor charges). Lifetime warranty against stainless steel rust through: BSH will repair or replace your dishwasher with the same model or a current model that is substantially equivalent or better in functionality, if the inner liner should rust through (excludes labor charges). BSH will repair or replace the stainless steel door if the door should rust through (excludes labor charges).
Repair/Replace as Your Exclusive Remedy
During this warranty period, Bosch or one of its authorized service providers will repair your Product without charge to you (subject to certain limitations stated herein) if your Product proves to have been manufactured with a defect in materials or workmanship. If reasonable attempts to repair the Product have been made without success, then Bosch will replace your Product (upgraded models may be available to you, in Bosch’s sole discretion, for an additional charge). Nothing in this warranty requires damaged or defective parts to be replaced with parts of a different type or design than the original part. All removed parts and components shall become the property of Bosch at its sole option. All replaced and/or repaired parts shall assume the identity of the original part for purposes of this warranty and this warran-ty shall not be extended with respect to such parts. Bosch’s sole liability and responsibility hereunder is to repair manufacturer-defective Product only, using a Bosch- authorized service provider during normal business hours. For safety and property damage concerns, Bosch highly recommends that you do not attempt to repair the Product yourself, or use a non-authorized service provider; Bosch will have no responsibility or liability for repairs or work performed by a non-authorized service provider. Authorized service providers are those persons or companies that have been specially trained on Bosch products, and who possess, in Bosch’s opinion, a superior reputation for customer service and technical ability (note that they are independent entities and are not agents, partners, affiliates or representatives of Bosch). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Bosch will not incur any liability, or have responsibility, for the Product if it is located in a remote area (more than 100 miles from an authorized service provider) or is reasonably inaccessible, hazardous, threatening, or treacherous locale, surround-ings, or environment; in any such event, if you request, Bosch would still pay for labor and parts and ship the parts to the nearest authorized service provider, but you would still be fully liable and responsible for any travel time or other special charges by the service company, assuming they agree to make the service call.

Out of Warranty Product
Bosch is under no obligation, at law or otherwise, to provide you with any concessions, including repairs, prorates, or Product replacement, once this warranty has expired.

Warranty Exclusions
The warranty coverage described herein excludes all defects or damage that are not the direct fault of Bosch, including without limitation, one or more of the following:
Use of the Product in anything other than its normal, customary and intended manner (including without limitation, any form of commercial use, use or storage of an indoor product outdoors, use of the Product in conjunction with air or water-going vessels). Any party’s willful misconduct, negligence, misuse, abuse, accidents, neglect, improper operation, failure to maintain, improper or negli-gent installation, tampering, failure to follow operating instructions, mishandling, unauthorized service (including self performed “fixing” or exploration of the appliance’s internal workings).
Adjustment, alteration or modification of any kind. A failure to comply with any applicable state, local, city, or county electrical, plumbing and/or building codes, regulations, or laws, including failure to install the product in strict conformity with local fire and building codes and regulations. Ordinary wear and tear, spills of food, liquid, grease accumulations, or other substances that accumulate on, in, or around the Product.

Any external, elemental and/or environmental forces and factors, including without limitation, rain, wind, sand, floods, fires, mud slides, freezing temperatures, excessive moisture or extended exposure to humidity, lightning, power surges, structural failures surrounding the appliance, and acts of God.
Service calls to correct the installation of your Product, to instruct you how to use your Product, to replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
In no event shall Bosch have any liability or responsibility whatsoever for damage to surrounding property, including cabinetry, floors, ceilings, and other structures or objects around the Product. Also excluded from this warranty are Products, on which the serial numbers have been altered, defaced, or removed; service visits to teach you how to use the Product, or visits where there is nothing wrong with the Product; correction of installation problems (you are solely responsible for any structure and setting for the Product, including all electrical, plumbing or other connecting facilities, for proper foundation/flooring, and for any alterations including without limitation cabinetry, walls, floors, shelving, etc.); and resetting of breakers or fuses.

TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY SETS OUT YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES WITH RESPECT TO PRODUCT, WHETHER THE CLAIM ARISES IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING STRICT LIABILITY, OR NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. ANY WARRANTY IMPLIED BY LAW, WHETHER FOR MERCHANTABILITY OR FIT-NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE, SHALL BE EFFECTIVE ONLY FOR THE PERIOD THAT THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRAN-TY IS EFFECTIVE. IN NO EVENT WILL THE MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, “BUSINESS LOSS”, AND/OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR EXPENSES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION TIME AWAY FROM WORK, HOTELS AND/OR RESTAURANT MEALS, REMODELLING EXPENSES IN EXCESS OF DIRECT DAMAGES WHICH ARE DEFINITIVELY CAUSED EXCLUSIVELY BY BOSCH, OR OTHERWISE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITA-TIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
No attempt to alter, modify or amend this warranty shall be effective unless authorized in writing by an officer of BSH.

Obtaining Warranty Service
To obtain warranty service for your Product, you should contact Bosch Customer Service at 1-800-944-2904 to schedule a repair.

BSH reserves the right to change specifications or design without notice. Some models are certified for use in Canada. BSH is not responsible for products which are transported from the United States for use in Canada. Check with your local Canadian distributor or dealer.
BSH se réserve le droit de modifier les données techniques ou le design sans préavis. Certains modèles sont certifiés pour une utilisation au Canada. BSH n’est pas responsable pour les produits transportés des États-Unis pour une utilisation au Canada. Vérifier auprès d’un marchand ou distributeur canadien.

BSH Home Appliances Corporation 1901 Main Street
Irvine, CA 92614

References

• P65Warnings.ca.gov

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