BOSCH SMI6ZCS16E Dishwasher User Guide

BOSCH SMI6ZCS16E Dishwasher

Product Information
The product is a dishwasher that comes with Home Connect functionality. It allows users to connect their appliance to a mobile device and change settings using the Home Connect app. The dishwasher also has water hardness settings, which can be adjusted based on the user’s preference. The user manual provides an overview of the water hardness values and country-specific units. Additionally, the dishwasher has a dispenser for special salt, rinse aid, and detergent.

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:
   • Install the Home Connect app on your mobile device and follow the instructions.
   • Scan the QR code with the Home Connect app.
3. To adjust water hardness settings:
   • Press the specified button on the dishwasher.
   • To open the basic settings, press for 3 seconds.
   • The display will show different options. Press repeatedly until the desired water hardness level is set.
   • To save the settings, press for 3 seconds.
4. To add special salt:
   • Unscrew the lid of the special salt dispenser and remove it.
   • If it is the initial start-up, fill the dispenser with water.
   • Add the special salt to the dispenser. Do not add detergent.
   • Place the lid back on the dispenser and turn to close it.
5. To add rinse aid:
   • Press the catch on the lid of the rinse aid dispenser and lift it.
   • Add rinse aid up to the max mark.
   • Close the lid of the rinse aid dispenser until it clicks into position.
6. To add detergent:
   • Add the detergent to the dry detergent dispenser.
   • Close the lid of the detergent dispenser until it clicks into position.
7. To use the dishwasher:
   • Load the tableware, ensuring it is suitable for dishwashers and free from large food remnants.
   • Switch on the appliance.
   • Select the desired program.
   • Start the program.
   • At the end of the program, remove the tableware.
   • To cancel the program, press the specified button.

Before using it for the first time, read the instruction manual and the safety information it contains.

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.

Before using it for the first time, read the instruction manual and the safety information it contains.

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 for 3 seconds.
   • The display shows.
   • The display shows ⁠.
   • Press – repeatedly +  until the right water hardness has been set.
3. To save the settings, press for 3 seconds

Programmes
The program data has been measured in the laboratory according to European standard EN 60436. The consumption figures depend on the program 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 a special salt to the dispenser for special salt just before the program starts.

1. Unscrew the lid of the dispenser for special salt and remove it.
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 aid and lift ⁠.
2. Add rinse aid up to the maximum mark
3. Close the lid of the dispenser for rinse aid. a The lid clicks into position.

Adding detergent

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

How to use your appliance

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

Cleaning filters

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

Cleaning spray arms

1. Unscrew the upper spray arm and pull down to remove ⁠
2. Pull up the lower spray arm to remove it.
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 it.
6. Remove any remnants of food and foreign bodies in the area of the impeller.
7. Insert the pump cover and press down ⁠. a The pump cover clicks into position
8. Install the filter system

Troubleshooting

The filters in the water connection of the supply or AquaStop hose are blocked.

1. Switch off the appliance.
2. pull out the mains plug.
3. Turn off the water tap.
4. Unscrew the water connection.
5. Remove the filter from the supply hose

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