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- Page 1 Dishwasher SGE53B55UC [en-us] Use and Care Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
en-us Table of contents 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY 9.2 Setting the water INSTRUCTIONS.... 4 softening system.... 19 1.1 Safety definitions.... 4 9.3 Special Dishwasher Salt .. 20 1.2 General information.... 4 9.4 Switching off the water 1.3 Intended use ...... 5 softening system.... 20 1.4 Restrictive Use..... 5 10 Rinse aid system .... - Page 3 en-us 20 Technical specifications... 53 13.10 Terminating the wash 20.1 Information regarding cycle ...... 29 Free and Open Source 13.11 Switching off the Software ...... 53 appliance ....... 29 21 STATEMENT OF 14 Basic settings.... 30 LIMITED PRODUCT 14.1 Overview of the basic WARRANTY.....
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Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions carefully before use. These precautions will reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire and injury to persons. When using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions must be followed including those in the following pages. -
Page 5: Intended Use
en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ¡ Severe product damage and/or injury could result from the use of un- qualified service technicians or non-original parts. All repairs must be performed by an authorized service provider using only original equip- ment factory replacement parts. -
Page 6: Safe Use
en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor. Check with a qualified electrician or authorized service representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grounded. 1.6 Safe use Follow these safety instructions when using the appliance. WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury, observe the following. - Page 7 en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To avoid risk of injury, when loading items to be washed, observe the fol- lowing. Locate sharp items so they are not likely to damage the door seal. ▶ Load knives and other sharp utensils with their handles up to reduce ▶...
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Page 8: Risk To Children
en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1.7 Risk to children Follow these safety instructions if there are children in your home. WARNING To reduce risk of injury to children, observe the following. Do not allow children to play in or on the dishwasher. ▶... -
Page 9: Preventing Material
Preventing material damage en-us 2 Preventing material 3 Environmental Preventing material damage Environmental protection and energy-saving damage protection and energy-saving Preventing material damage NOTICE: Environmental protection and energy-saving Harsh chemicals such as bleach- 3.1 Saving energy based products can damage your dishwasher. If you follow these instructions, Do not use harsh chemicals ▶... -
Page 10: Familiarizing Yourself With Your Appliance
en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 4 Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 4.1 Appliance Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD number → Page 52 . You will need this data to contact Cus- tomer service → ... -
Page 11: Controls
Familiarizing yourself with your appliance en-us Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the dish- ware in the lower rack. If the dishware has not been washed properly, clean the spray arms. → "Cleaning the spray arms", Page 37 Detergent tab collecting During the wash cycle, detergent tabs tray automatically drop out of the detergent... - Page 12 en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance ON/OFF button and reset Switching on the appliance button → Page 27 Switching off the appliance Terminating the wash cycle → Page 29 Cycle buttons Cycles → Page 13 Special salt refill indicator Water softening system Rinse aid refill indicator Rinse aid system → ...
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Page 13: Dishwasher Cycles
Dishwasher Cycles en-us 5 Dishwasher Cycles Dishwasher Cycles Below is an overview of the different cycles available on your dish- Dishwasher Cycles washer. The running time may vary depending on the cycle selected. The running time depends on the water temperature, the quantity of dishware, the level of dirt and the option selected. -
Page 14: Energy Guide
en-us Dishwasher Cycles Cycle Purpose Cycle sequence Usage 1) Hour/min. 2) Electrical/ 3) Water/gal Rinse Dishware: Cold rinsing: ¡ 1) 0:09 ¡ Cleaning all ¡ Pre-rinse ¡ 2) 0.050 types of dish- ¡ 3) 1.2 ware. Level of Soiling: ¡ Cold rinsing, in- termediate cleaning. -
Page 15: Features
Options en-us Press the button for the rele- Option vant options. pliance and dish- Press Favorite button for 3 sec- ware, the temper- onds. ature is increased a The selected cycle and option and maintained will flash. for an extra-long a The Favorite button flashes. period. -
Page 16: Upper Rack
en-us Features Raise or lower the rack evenly 7.1 Upper rack to the right level. Arrange cups, glasses and small items of dishware in the upper rack. Check that the rack is level on both sides. Release the levers. a The rack clicks into position. Knife shelf Slide the rack in. -
Page 17: Silverware Basket
Features en-us 7.4 Cup shelf Use the cup shelf and the space underneath for small cups and glasses or for large items of silver- ware, e.g. cooking spoons or serving cutlery. 7.3 Silverware Basket Arrange the silverware in the sil- verware basket, ensuring that the items are not nestled together and with the sharp points down. -
Page 18: Knife Shelf
en-us Before using for the first time Push the lever forward 7.6 Knife Shelf fold down the tines . Use the shelf for knives or other long utensils. To use the tines again, fold them back up. a The tines click into position. 7.7 Rack heights Set the racks at the right height. -
Page 19: Water Softening System
Water softening system en-us To ensure good dishwashing re- 9 Water softening Water softening system sults, you can treat the water with system special salt and the water soften- ing system. To avoid damage to the appliance, water with a hard- Hard water leaves limescale on Water softening system ness above 9 °E must be soft- dishware as well as the washing... -
Page 20: Special Dishwasher Salt
en-us Water softening system To save the settings, press Note: Only use special salt for 3 seconds. specified for dishwashers. Do not use salt tablets. Do not use table salt. 9.3 Special Dishwasher Add the special dishwasher salt Salt to the dispenser. You can use special dishwasher salt to soften the water. -
Page 21: Rinse Aid
Rinse aid system en-us ¡ The water hardness is 0 - 8 °E. Add rinse aid up to the max You can omit special salt. mark. Press . To open the basic settings, press for 3 seconds. a The display shows Hxx. a The display shows ... -
Page 22: Switching The Rinse Aid System Off
en-us Detergent agents are generally used to re- 10.3 Switching the rinse move colored stains, e.g. tea or aid system off ketchup. Note: Follow the manufacturer's If you choose not to use rinse aid, instructions for each detergent. you can turn the rinse aid system off. -
Page 23: Incompatible Detergents
Detergent en-us ¡ To prevent sticking, only touch 11.2 Incompatible detergents in a water-soluble detergents pouch with dry hands and only ever place them in a dry deter- Do not use a detergent which is gent dispenser. not designated for dishwasher use ¡... -
Page 24: Detergent Table
en-us Dishware Close the lid of the detergent 12.1 Damage to glass and dispenser. dishware Only put glasses and china in the dishwasher if they are labeled dishwasher-safe. Avoid damage to glass and dishware. Cause Recommenda- tion The following Only put dishes types of dishes in the dish- a The lid clicks into position. -
Page 25: Loading Dishware
Dishware en-us and the appliance. The noise level Cause Recommenda- may also vary depending on the tion items placed in your dishwasher. Highly caustic If you use alkaline or highly caustic NOTICE: highly acidic alkaline or Avoid dishwasher damage cleaning solu- highly acidic Do not load the dishwasher ▶... -
Page 26: Removing Dishware
en-us Dishware – Put heavily soiled dishware Check the washing tank and in the lower rack, e.g. pans. accessories for soiling and The more powerful spray jet clean if necessary. ensures that the dishwashing → "Cleaning and maintenance", result will be better. Page 34 –... -
Page 27: Basic Operation
Basic Operation en-us Additional loading patterns for 10 13 Basic Operation Basic Operation place settings: Lower rack Basic Operation 13.1 Protection against unintentional operation Your appliance is equipped with a function that helps to prevent un- intentional operation, e.g. by chil- dren. After starting the appliance, the door has to be closed within 4 seconds, otherwise the operation will be paused. -
Page 28: Setting Options
en-us Basic Operation a The cycle is set and the cycle Notes button flashes. ¡ If you want to add more dish- a The remaining run time of the ware while the appliance is run- cycle appears on the display. ning, do not use the collecting tray as a handle for the upper rack. -
Page 29: Terminating The Wash Cycle
Basic Operation en-us The program is saved and the appliance switches off. Press On/Off. Press to resume the wash cycle. 13.10 Terminating the wash cycle To end a cycle early or to switch from one that has already started, you will need to cancel it first. Press for approx. -
Page 30: Basic Settings
en-us Basic settings 14 Basic settings Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your Basic settings needs. 14.1 Overview of the basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Display Selection Description text W. -
Page 31: Changing The Basic Settings
Home Connect® en-us Basic setting Display Selection Description text Remote Start rc0 - rc2 Activate or deactivate → "Remote Start ", Page 33 . The following settings are possible: ¡ With the setting "rc0", the option is perma- nently deactivated. ¡ With the setting "rc1", the option can be se- lected via the but-... -
Page 32: Home Connect
en-us Home Connect® function depends on the availabil- Start the Home Connect® app ity of Home Connect® services in and set up access for your country. You can find infor- Home Connect®. mation on this at: www.home-con- The Home Connect® app nect.com. guides you through the entire To be able to use Home Con- registration process. -
Page 33: Remote Start
Home Connect® en-us can be found in the Service/Sup- 15.3 Remote Start port section of your local website: www.home-connect.com. You can use the Home Connect® app to start the appliance with your mobile device. 15.5 Software update Tip: If you select "rc2" in the Ba- You can use this function to up- sic settings → ... -
Page 34: Cleaning And Maintenance
→ Page 28 while, leave the door slightly ajar. 16.4 Machine Care Deposits, e.g. from food remnants www.bosch-home.com/us/shop- and limescale, can cause your ap- productlist/dishwashing/cleaning- pliance to malfunction. To avoid and-care these problems and reduce odors, we recommend cleaning your ap- www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/... - Page 35 Cleaning and maintenance en-us Phase Removal of Cleaner Placement Grease and Liquid machine care Appliance interior, limescale product or machine e.g. bottle hung in descaler in powder the silverware bas- form. ket or powder in the interior. Food remnants Machine cleaner Detergent dispenser and deposits To ensure optimal cleaning perfor-...
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Page 36: Filter System
en-us Cleaning and maintenance Pull the micro filter downward 16.5 Filter system and off. The filter system removes coarse soiling from the dishwashing cy- cle. Press the locking catches gether and take the coarse filter upward and out . Micro filter Fine filter Coarse filter Cleaning filters... -
Page 37: Cleaning The Spray Arms
Cleaning and maintenance en-us Insert the filter system into the Check the outlet nozzles on the appliance and turn the coarse spray arms for blockages under filter clockwise. running water and remove any foreign objects. Ensure that the arrow mark- ‒ Insert the lower spray arm. -
Page 38: Troubleshooting
en-us Troubleshooting 17 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting You can eliminate minor issues on ing issues before contacting Cus- Troubleshooting your appliance yourself. Please tomer Service. This may avoid un- necessary repair costs. read the information on eliminat- Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:20-60 lights up al- Appliance has detected that the heating element ternately. - Page 39 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:32-00 lights up al- Clean the filter. ternately or indicator Reinsert the filter in the supply hose. for water supply Screw the water connection back on. lights up. Check the water connection for leaks. Restore the power supply. Switch the appliance on.
- Page 40 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:90-01 lights up al- Power voltage is too low. ternately. There is no problem with the appliance. Call an electrician. Have the power voltage and electrical installa- tion checked by an electrician. E:92-40 lights up al- Filters are soiled or blocked.
- Page 41 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Dishware is not dry. Position dishware at an angle where possible. ▶ The combined detergent used has a poor drying performance. Use rinse aid to improve drying performance. Use a different combined detergent with a bet- ter drying performance.
- Page 42 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Food remnants on Dishware was placed too close together or rack is dishware. overfilled. Arrange dishware with sufficient space in be- tween. The spray jets must reach the surfaces of the dishware. Avoid points of contact. Spray arm rotation is blocked.
- Page 43 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue in Lid of the detergent dispenser is blocked by items the appliance of dishware and will not open. Arrange dishware in the upper rack so the tab collecting tray is not obstructed by dishware. → ...
- Page 44 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Wipeable or water- Special salt dispenser is not screwed tight. soluble coatings in- Screw the special salt dispenser tight. ▶ side the appliance or on the door. There are stubborn There is detergent residue. These coatings can- white coatings on not generally be removed with chemicals.
- Page 45 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting There are colored The formation of films is due to metal components coatings (blue, yel- on silver or aluminum dishware. low, brown) inside Clean the appliance. ▶ the appliance or on You can remove coatings with Mechanical stainless steel dish- cleaning → ...
- Page 46 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting There are remov- Items of dishware are blocking the dispenser able streaks on lid. glasses, glassware Do not place dishware or fragrance dispensers with a metallic ap- in the tab collecting tray. pearance and silver- Dishware has been precleaned too intensively.
- Page 47 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting WLAN display is Connection to home network is not available. flashing. Activate the wireless network connection on ▶ your router. Home Connect can- Home Connect set incorrectly. not be implemented Please consult the documents supplied for ▶...
- Page 48 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting All LEDs light up or Electronics have detected a fault. flash. Press the main switch button for approx. 4 sec- onds. → "Controls", Page 11 The appliance is reset and restarted. If the problem occurs again: Switch off the appliance. ‒...
- Page 49 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Appliance does not Check whether the power cord plug is properly start. inserted in the power outlet and on the rear of the appliance. Appliance door is not closed properly. Close the appliance door. ▶ Wash cycle starts You did not wait until the cycle ended.
- Page 50 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Noise level varies Arrange dishware so the spray arms do not ▶ strike dishware. With a small load the water jets directly strike against the tub. Distribute the dishware evenly. ▶ Load the appliance with more dishware. ▶...
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Page 51: Transportation, Storage And Disposal
Transportation, storage and disposal en-us 18.3 Transporting the 18 Transportation, Transportation, storage and disposal appliance storage and disposal To avoid damage to the appli- ance, empty it before transporting. Transportation, storage and disposal Note: Always transport the dish- 18.1 Removing the washer upright to prevent residual water getting into the machine's appliance controls and damaging the appli-... -
Page 52: Customer Service
BSH will compensate cus- ance. tomers reasonable and verifi- USA: able damages. 1-800-944-2904 ¡ A condition of all warranty www.bosch-home.com/us/owner- claims is the appliance with support/get-support AquaStop must have been in- www.bosch-home.com/us/shop stalled and connected correctly in accordance with all instruc- 1-800-944-2904 tions;... -
Page 53: Technical Specifications
GmbH, Carl-Wery-Str. 34, 81739 Munich, Germany. The limited warranty provided by The source code will be made BSH Home Appliances (“Bosch“) in this Statement of Limited Prod- available to you on request. uct Warranty applies only to the Depending on the appliance specifications... -
Page 54: How Long The Warranty Lasts
BSH will replace the up- effectuate warranty coverage, it is per or lower dish rack (exclud- the best way for Bosch to notify ing rack components), if the you in the unlikely event of a rack proves defective in materi- safety notice or product recall. -
Page 55: Repair/Replace As Your Exclusive Remedy
Bosch at its sole option. All would still be fully liable and re- replaced and/or repaired parts sponsible for any travel time or... -
Page 56: Warranty Exclusions
Bosch before service is per- going vessels). formed. ¡ Any party's willful misconduct, negligence, misuse, abuse, ac- In no event shall Bosch have any cidents, neglect, improper oper- liability or responsibility whatso- ation, failure to maintain, im- ever for damage to surrounding... -
Page 57: Obtaining Warranty Service
MEALS, REMODELLING EX- PENSES IN EXCESS OF DI- RECT DAMAGES WHICH ARE DEFINITIVELY CAUSED EXCLU- SIVELY BY BOSCH, OR OTHER- WISE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM- AGES, AND SOME STATES DO... - Page 60 • Easy access to manuals & appliance specifications • Easy access to parts list • Expert tips & tricks for your appliance • Customized offer for the Bosch Appliance Service Plan (sent by mail • Warranty extension options after appliance registration) •...