BOSCH SMV4ECX21E-38 Dishwasher User Guide

BOSCH SMV4ECX21E-38 Dishwasher

Product Information: Dishwasher

The dishwasher is a home appliance that is designed to clean tableware. It has various features and settings that allow for customization and efficient cleaning. The dishwasher can be
connected to a mobile device using the Home Connect app, which allows for easy control and adjustment of settings. One important setting is the water hardness, which affects the
cleaning performance. The dishwasher offers different hardness values that can be selected based on the water quality. The instruction manual provides a table of country-specific units for reference. The dishwasher has specific compartments for adding special salt and rinse aid. The special salt helps to prevent damage to the appliance, and it should be added just before starting a program. The rinse aid improves drying and prevents water spots on the dishes. Both the salt and rinse aid compartments have lids that can be easily opened and closed. The dishwasher offers different programs with varying durations, energy consumption, and water usage. The program selection can be made based on the type of load and desired cleaning intensity. The running time may change depending on the use of rinse aid or any additional functions. After each wash, it is important to clean the filters to ensure proper functioning of the dishwasher. The instruction manual provides detailed instructions on how to clean the filters.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before using the dishwasher for the first time, read the instruction manual and safety information.
2. To set up Home Connect, follow these steps:
3. Install the Home Connect app on your mobile device and follow the instructions.
4. Scan the QR code with the Home Connect app.
5. To set the water hardness:
6. Press the appropriate button to open the basic settings.
7. Press the button for 3 seconds until the display shows “Hxx”.
8. Press the button repeatedly until the desired water hardness value is displayed.
9. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to save the settings.
10. To add special salt:
11. Unscrew the lid of the special salt dispenser and remove it.
12. If it’s the initial start-up, fill the dispenser with water.
13. Add the special salt to the dispenser, making sure not to add detergent.
14. Place the lid back on the dispenser and turn to close.
15. To add rinse aid:
16. Press the catch on the lid of the rinse aid dispenser and lift it.
17. Add rinse aid up to the maximum mark.
18. Close the lid of the dispenser by clicking it into position.
19. To load and use the dishwasher:
20. Load the tableware, ensuring it is suitable for dishwashers and removing large food remnants.
21. Add detergent to the dry detergent dispenser, following the recommended amount.
22. Switch on the appliance.
23. Select the desired program based on the type of load and cleaning intensity.
24. Start the program.
25. At the end of the program, remove the tableware.
26. To cancel a program, press and hold the cancel button for approximately 4 seconds.
27. After each wash, check and clean the filters according to the instructions provided in the manual.

Setting up Home Connect
Tip: Connect your appliance to a mobile device. You can conveniently change all settings using the Home Connect app.

1. Install the Home Connect app on your mobile device and follow the instructions.
2. Scan the QR code with the Home Connect app.

Overview of water hardness settings
You can find an overview of the water hardness values that can be selected here. A table of country-specific units can be found in the instruction manual.

Setting the water softening system

1. Press ⁠.
2.  To open the basic settings, press setup 3 sec. for 3 seconds.
   • The display shows Hxx.
   • The display shows set ⁠.
3. Press start repeatedly until the right water hardness has been set.
4. To save the settings, press setup 3 sec. for 3 seconds.

Programmes

The programme data has been measured in the laboratory according to European standard EN 60436. The consumption figures depend on the programme and additional function selected. The running time will change if the rinse aid system is switched off or rinse aid needs to be added.

Adding special salt
To avoid damage to the appliance, only add special salt to the dispenser for special salt just before the programme starts.

1. Unscrew the lid of the dispenser for special salt and remove.
2. On initial start-up: Fill the dispenser right up with water.
3. Add the special salt to the dispenser. The water in the dispenser is displaced and forced out. Never add detergent.
4. Place the lid back on the dispenser and turn to close.

Adding rinse aid

1. Press the catch on the lid of the dispenser for rinse 1 aid and lift 2
2. Add rinse aid up to the max mark.
3. Close the lid of the dispenser for rinse aid.
   • The lid clicks into position. ⁠.

Adding detergent

1. Add the detergent to the dry detergent dispenser.
2. Close the lid of the detergent dispenser.
   • The lid clicks into position.

How to use your appliance

1. Load the tableware. Only clean tableware that is suitable for dishwashers. Remove large remnants of food from the tableware. Check that the spray arms can rotate freely.
2. Add detergent.
3. Switch on the appliance ⁠.
4. Select the programme start .
5. Start the programme ⁠.
6. Remove the tableware at the end of the programme.
7. To cancel the programme, press reset 4 sec. for approx. 4 seconds. The programme is cancelled and ends after approx. 1 minute.

Cleaning filters

1. After each wash check the filters for residue.
2. Turn the coarse filter anticlockwise 1 and remove the filter system  2 ⁠.
3. Pull down the micro filter to remove.
4. Press the locking catches 1  together and lift the coarse filter out ⁠ 2 .
5. Clean the filter elements under running water.
6. Re-assemble the filter system.
7. Insert the filter system into the appliance and turn the coarse filter clockwise. Make sure that the arrow markings match up.

Cleaning spray arms

1. Unscrew the upper spray arm 1 and pull down to remove 2
2. Pull up the lower spray arm to remove.
3. Check the outlet nozzles on the spray arms for blockages under running water and remove any foreign bodies.
4. Insert the lower spray arm.
   • The spray arm clicks into position.
5. Insert the upper spray arm and screw it firmly in place.⁠.

Clean wastewater pump

1. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
2. Remove the filter system.
3.  Scoop out any water.
4. Prise off the pump cover using a spoon and grip it by the crosspiece.
5. Lift the pump cover inwards at an angle and remove.
6. Remove any remnants of food and foreign bodies in the area of the impeller.
7. Insert the pump cover 1  and press  down 2 ⁠.
   • The pump cover clicks into position.
8. Install the filter system.

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