BOSCH SMS4EKI06G Built In Dishwasher User Guide
- June 1, 2024
- Bosch
Table of Contents
BOSCH SMS4EKI06G Built In Dishwasher
Specifications
- Water hardness settings available: Soft, Medium, Medium Hard, Hard
- Special salt and rinse aid required for optimal performance
- Various programmes with different durations, energy consumption, and water usage
Product Usage Instructions
Setting 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.
Water Hardness Settings
- Refer to the table in the instruction manual to select the appropriate setting based on water hardness.
Adding Special Salt
- Unscrew the lid of the special salt dispenser and remove it.
- Fill the dispenser with special salt just before starting a programme.
Adding Rinse Aid
- Press the catch on the lid of the rinse aid dispenser and lift it.
- Add rinse aid up to the maximum mark indicated.
Setting the Water Softening System:
- Press the specified button to open the basic settings.
- Use the controls to set the water hardness level.
- Save the settings by pressing the designated button.
Programmes
- Select the appropriate programme based on your needs and preferences.
- Note the duration, energy consumption, and water usage for each programme.
Machine Care
- Follow the recommended duration and energy consumption for machine care programme.
Favourite Programme
- Suitable for running at night due to quiet operation.
How to Use Your Appliance
- Load suitable tableware into the dishwasher after removing large food remnants.
- Add detergent to the dry detergent dispenser.
- Switch on the appliance and select the desired programme.
- Start the programme and remove tableware at the end of the cycle.
- To cancel a programme, press and hold the cancel button for approximately 4 seconds.
Cleaning Filters
- After each wash, check and clean the filters to maintain optimal performance.
FAQ
Q: What should I do if I encounter error codes on the display?
A: Refer to the instruction manual for error code explanations and
troubleshooting steps.
Before using 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.
- Install the Home Connect app on your mobile device and fol-low the instructions.
- 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
- Press .
- To open the basic settings, press Setup 3 sec for 3 seconds.
- The display shows Hxx.
- The display shows
- Press Sart repeatedly until the right water hardness has been set.
- 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 functions
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.
- Unscrew the lid of the dispenser for special salt and remove.
- On initial start-up: Fill the dispenser right up with water.
- Add the special salt to the dispenser. The water in the dispenser is displaced and forced out. Never add detergent.
- Place the lid back on the dispenser and turn to close.
Adding rinse aid
- Press the catch on the lid of the dispenser for rinse aid 1 and 2 lift .
- Add rinse aid up to the max mark.
- Close the lid of the dispenser for rinse aid. aThe lid clicks into position.
Adding detergent
- Add the detergent to the dry detergent dispenser.
- Close the lid of the detergent dispenser.
- The lid clicks into position.
How to use your appliance
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Load the tableware.
Only clean tableware that is suitable for dish-washers. Remove large remnants of food from the tableware. Check that the spray arms can rotate freely. -
Add detergent.
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Switch on the appliance
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Select the programme.
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Start the programme strat
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Remove the tableware at the end of the programme.
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To cancel the programme, press Setup 4 sec for approx. 4 seconds.
The programme is cancelled and ends after approx. 1 minute.
Cleaning filters
- After each wash check the filters for residue.
- Turn the coarse filter anticlockwise 1 and 2 remove the filter system .
- Pull down the microfilter to remove.
- Press the locking catches 1 together and lift the coarse filter out 2 .
- Clean the filter elements under running water.
- Re-assemble the filter system.
- Insert the filter system into the appliance and turn the coarse filter clockwise. Make sure that the arrow markings match up.
Cleaning spray arms
- Unscrew the upper spray arm 1 and pull down to remove 2 .
- Pull up the lower spray arm to remove.
- Check the outlet nozzles on the spray arms for blockages under running water and remove any foreign bodies.
- Insert the lower spray arm.
- The spray arm clicks into position.
- Insert the upper spray arm and screw it firmly in place.
Clean wastewater pump
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Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
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Remove the filter system.
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Scoop out any water.
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Prise off the pump cover using a spoon and grip it by the crosspiece.
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Lift the pump cover inwards at an angle and remove.
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Remove any remnants of food and foreign bodies in the area of the impeller.
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Insert the pump cover 1 and press down 2 .
The pump cover clicks into position. -
Install the filter system.
Troubleshooting
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