BOSCH SMS46KI01E Dishwasher User Guide

BOSCH SMS46KI01E Dishwasher

Specifications

• Water hardness settings: Soft, Medium, Hard
• Programs: PreRinse, Machine Care, 1 hr Programme
• Energy consumption: Varies based on program selection
• Water consumption: Varies based on program selection

How to Use Your Appliance

1. Load suitable tableware into the dishwasher after removing large food remnants.
2. Add detergent to the designated dispenser.
3. Switch on the appliance.
4. Select the desired programme.
5. Start the programme and allow it to complete.
6. Remove the tableware at the end of the programme.
7. To cancel a programme, press and hold the cancel button for about 3 seconds.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How often should I add special salt and rinse aid?
A: Add special salt and rinse aid before starting each new program or as needed based on indicator levels.

Q: Can I use any brand of detergent in this dishwasher?
A: It is recommended to use dishwasher detergents specifically designed for dishwashers to ensure optimal cleaning results and prevent damage to the appliance.

Short and handy…

… everything your dishwasher needs.
Before using for the first time, make sure you read both the operating and the installation instructions.

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 water softening system

1. Press 1⁠.
2. Press and hold ⁠ .start
3. Turn the programme selector until the display shows H:xx.
4. Release the button.
5. Turn the programme selector until the required setting has been set.
6.  Press to save the setting.

Programs

• 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.

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 ⁠ 1

4. Select the programme.

5.  Start the programme ⁠.

6. Remove the tableware at the end of the programme.

7. To cancel the programme, press for approx. 3 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  1 cover  and press down ⁠ 2.

   • The pump cover clicks into position.

8. Install the filter system.

Troubleshooting

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