BOSCH SMV4ECX23G Dishwasher User Guide
- June 1, 2024
- Bosch
Table of Contents
SMV4ECX23G Dishwasher
Product Information
Specifications
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Model: Dishwasher
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Water Hardness Settings: Soft, Medium, Hard
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Programmes: Multiple with varying durations, energy
consumption, and water usage -
Care: Machine Care programme for maintenance
Product Usage Instructions
Setting up Home Connect
- Install the Home Connect app on your mobile device.
- Scan the QR code with the app to connect your appliance.
Overview of Water Hardness Settings
Refer to the table in the instruction manual for selecting the
appropriate water hardness value.
Adding Special Salt
- Unscrew the lid of the special salt dispenser.
- Fill the dispenser with water before starting the program.
Adding Rinse Aid
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Press the catch on the lid of the rinse aid dispenser and fill
up to the max mark. -
Close the lid securely.
Setting the Water Softening System
- Access basic settings by pressing designated buttons.
- Select the appropriate water hardness level.
- Save settings by pressing and holding a specific button.
Programmes
Choose a programme based on duration, energy consumption, and
water usage as per your needs.
Machine Care
Use the Machine Care programme for appliance maintenance.
Cleaning Filters
Regularly check and clean filters after each wash to maintain
optimal performance.
FAQ
How do I cancel a programme?
To cancel a programme, press the designated button for
approximately 4 seconds. The programme will end within a
minute.
Quick reference guideDishwasher
en 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. 1. Install
the Home Connect app on your mobile device and fol-
low 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.
Hardness range
Soft Soft
mmol/l
0 – 1.1 1.2 – 1.4
Setting value
H00 H01
Medium Medium Medium Hard Hard Hard
1.5 – 1.8 1.9 – 2.1 2.2 – 2.9 3.0 – 3.7 3.8 – 5.4 5.5 – 8.9
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.
Adding rinse aid
1. Press the catch on the lid
of the dispenser for rinse
2
aid and lift .
1
Setting the water softening sys-
H02
tem
H03
1. Press .
H04
2. To open the basic settings, press
H05
for 3 seconds.
H06
a The display shows Hxx.
H07
a The display shows .
3. Press
repeatedly until the right
water hardness has been set.
4. To save the settings, press
for 3 seconds.
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.
2. Add rinse aid up to the max mark.
max
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.
Programme
- Duration [h:min] 2) Energy consumption [kWh] 3) Water [l]
Intensive 70°
- 2:05 – 2:15 2) 1.300 – 1.400 3) 11.5 – 13.5
Auto 45-65°
- 1:40 – 2:45 2) 0.900 – 1.500 3) 7.0 – 15.5
Eco 50°
- 3:20 2) 0.747 3) 9.0
Silence 50°1
- 4:00 2) 1.050 3) 10.8
Express 65° – 1h
- 1:00 2) 1.300 3) 10.5
Machine Care
- 2:10 2) 1.350 3) 15.2
Favourite
- 0:15 – 0:15 2) 0.050 – 0.050 3) 4.0 – 4.0
1 Suitable programme for running at night: it takes longer, but is extremely quiet.
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.
50 ml 25 ml
2. Close the lid of the detergent dispenser.
15 ml
a The lid clicks into position.
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How to use your appliance
1. Load the tableware.
tate freely.
Only clean tableware that is suitable for dish-
2. Add detergent.
washers. Remove large remnants of food from 3. Switch on the appliance .
the tableware. Check that the spray arms can ro-
4. Select the programme. 5. Start the programme . 6. Remove the tableware at
the end of the pro-
gramme.
7. To cancel the programme, press
for
approx. 4 seconds.
The programme is cancelled and ends after ap-
prox. 1 minute.
Cleaning filters
1. After each wash check the filters for
residue.
2. Turn the coarse filter anticlock-
2
wise and re-
move the filter
system .
1
3. Pull down the micro filter to remove.
4. Press the locking
catches to-
gether and lift
1
the coarse filter
out .
Cleaning spray arms
1. Unscrew the upper spray arm and
2
pull down to remove .
1
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.
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. a 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 and press
down .
2
a The pump cover clicks into position.
1
8. Install the filter system.
Troubleshooting
Fault E:32-00 will light up alternately or indicator for water supply lights
up.
Cause and troubleshooting
Supply hose is kinked. Install the supply hose without kinks.
Water tap is turned off. Turn on the water tap.
Water tap is jammed or furred up. Turn on the water tap.
The flow rate must be at least 10 l/min when the water supply is open.
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
sup-
ply hose
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.
Fault E:61-02 will light up alternately.
E:92-40 will light up alternately. Remnants of food on tableware.
Cause and troubleshooting Wastewater pump is blocked. Clean the wastewater
pump. Cover of the wastewater pump is loose Secure the cover of the Wastewater
pump so it clicks into
position. Filters are soiled or blocked. Clean the filters. Tableware is
placed too close together or basket is overfilled. 1. Arrange tableware with
sufficient space in between.
The spray jets must reach the surfaces of the tableware. 2. Avoid points of
contact.
Spray arm rotation is blocked. Arrange tableware so that it does not obstruct
spray arm ro-
tation. Spray arm nozzles are blocked. Clean the Spray arms. Filters are
soiled. Clean the filters. Filters are inserted incorrectly and/or not
engaged. 1. Insert the filters properly. 2. Engage the filters.
Washing programme selected too weak. Select a more intensive washing
programme.
Fault
Cause and troubleshooting
Removable streaks are Amount of rinse aid to be dispensed is set too high.
present on glasses, glass- Set the rinse aid system to a lower setting.
ware with a metallic appearance and cutlery.
No rinse aid has been added. Add rinse aid.
Rust spots on cutlery.
Cutlery is not sufficiently rust-resistant. Knife blades are often more severely affected. Use rust-resistant tableware.
Cutlery may also rust if washed together with rusting items. Do not wash rusting items.
Detergent residue is present in the detergent dispenser or the tablet collecting tray.
Spray arms were blocked by tableware so detergent was not rinsed out. Check
that the spray arms are not blocked and can rotate
freely.
All LEDs light up or flash or the rinse programme does not continue running.
Electronics have detected a fault. Press the main switch button for approx. 4
seconds.
The appliance is reset and restarted.
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