Bosch 300 Series User Manual
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- Page 1 Dishwasher SPE53B55UC [en-us] User manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
en-us Table of contents 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY 9.2 Setting the amount of INSTRUCTIONS.... 4 rinse aid ...... 19 1.1 Safety definitions.... 4 9.3 Switching the rinse aid 1.2 General information.... 4 system off ...... 20 1.3 Intended use ...... 5 10 Detergent...... 20 1.4 Restrictive Use..... 5 10.1 The correct detergents... - Page 3 en-us 14 Home Connect™ ..... 29 20.3 Extended Warranty ... 50 14.1 Home Connect™ quick 20.4 Repair/Replace as Your start........ 30 Exclusive Remedy .... 51 14.2 Home Connect™ 20.5 Out of Warranty Product... 51 settings ...... 30 20.6 Warranty Exclusions .. 51 14.3 Remote start .... 30 20.7 Obtaining Warranty 14.4 Remote Diagnostics .. 31...
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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 an authorized electrician or 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 the risk of cut-type injuries.
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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
Preventing material damage en-us 2 Preventing 3 Environmental Preventing material damage Environmental protection and energy-saving material damage protection and energy-saving Preventing material damage 2.1 Safe use Environmental protection and energy-saving 3.1 Saving energy Follow the instructions when using the appliance. If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less power NOTICE: and water. -
Page 10: 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 Here you can find an overview of the parts of your appliance. Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD number → ... - Page 11 Familiarizing yourself with your appliance en-us Detergent tab collecting During the wash cycle, detergent tabs tray automatically drop out of the detergent dispenser into the tab collecting tray, where they can dissolve fully. Upper rack Upper rack Silverware drawer Silverware drawer → Page 17 Cup shelf Cup shelf → ...
- Page 12 en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance ON/OFF button Switching on the appliance and reset button → Page 25 Switching off the appliance Terminating the wash cycle → Page 27 Cycle buttons Cycles Rinse aid refill indicator Rinse aid system → Page 19 WLAN display Home Connect → ...
- Page 13 Dishwasher Cycles en-us 5 Dishwasher Cycles Dishwasher Cycles You can find an overview of the cycles that can be selected here. Differ- Dishwasher Cycles ent cycles, which can be found on the control panel of your appliance, are available depending on the appliance configuration. The running time may vary depending on the cycle selected.
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Page 14: Energy Guide
en-us Dishwasher Cycles Cycle Purpose Cycle sequence Usage 1) Hour/min. 2) Electrical/ 3) Water/gal Normal Dishware: Most economical cycle: ¡ 1) 2:10 - ¡ Cleaning mixed ¡ Pre-Rinse 2:15 dishware and ¡ 2) 0.620 - ¡ Cleaning 122 °F – silverware. 0.660 131 °F Level of soiling:... -
Page 15: Options
Options en-us Tip: You can use the Home Con- Option nect app to download additional ¡ For a better drying Cycles and Options and save result, the final them. Extra Dry rinse temperature is increased and Save Favorite on the the drying phase appliance. -
Page 16: Upper Rack
en-us Features Raise or lower the rack evenly 7.1 Upper rack to the right level. → "Rack heights", Page 18 Arrange cups and glasses in the upper rack. Check that the rack is level on both sides. You can adjust the height of the Slide the rack in. -
Page 17: Silverware Basket
Features en-us 7.4 Silverware drawer Arrange silverware in the silver- ware drawer. 7.3 Silverware Basket Arrange the silverware in the sil- verware basket, ensuring that the Arrange silverware with the points items are not nestled together and and sharp edges down. with the sharp points down. WARNING 7.5 Cup shelf The sharp points and edges of... -
Page 18: Flip Tines
en-us Features 7.6 Flip tines Folding down the tines If you do not need the tines, fold Use the flip tines to position dish- them down. ware securely, e.g. plates. Push the lever forward fold down the tines . You can fold the tines down to ar- To use the tines again, fold range pans, bowls and glasses them back up. -
Page 19: Before Using For The First Time
Before using for the first time en-us Press the catch on the lid of the 8 Before using for the Before using for the first time dispenser for rinse aid first time lift . Apply the settings for the first use. Before using for the first time 8.1 Initial use On initial use or after reset to the... -
Page 20: Switching The Rinse Aid System Off
en-us Detergent Press repeatedly until the 10 Detergent Detergent right amount of rinse aid has been set. Find out which detergents are Detergent – A low setting adds less rinse suitable for your appliance. aid during the wash cycle and reduces streaking on 10.1 The correct dishware. -
Page 21: Incompatible Detergents
Detergent en-us Detergent Description 10.3 Information on Liquid de- Liquid detergent Detergent tergent works faster and is recommended for Follow the instructions on deter- shorter cycles with- gents in everyday use. out a pre-rinse. ¡ Detergents marked as "ecologi- Sometimes liquid cal" (environmentally friendly) detergent may leak generally contain lower levels out despite the de-... -
Page 22: Detergent Table
en-us Dishware Add the detergent to the dry evenly, do not place any other detergent dispenser. objects in the tablet collecting tray. 3 tbsp (45 ml) Tip: If you use powder detergent 1.75 tbsp and select a cycle with pre-rinse, (25 ml) 1 tbsp (15 ml) you can also add a little detergent... -
Page 23: Loading Dishware
Dishware en-us Cause Recommenda- Cause Recommenda- tion tion ¡ Decorated Highly caustic If you are using glassware, alkaline or highly caustic antique and highly acidic alkaline or hand-crafted cleaning highly acidic dishware agents, in par- cleaning ¡ Plastic dish- ticular commer- agents, in par- ware not re- cial or industrial... -
Page 24: Removing Dishware
en-us Dishware ¡ To save energy and water, load the machine with the number of place settings specified. ¡ For better washing and drying results, position items with curves or recesses at an angle so water can run off. 11.3 Removing dishware CAUTION Dishes can be very hot immedi- ately after the cycle ends. -
Page 25: Basic Operation
Basic Operation en-us Third rack Third rack Basic Operation 12 Basic Operation Basic Operation 12.1 Protection against unintentional operation Your appliance is equipped with a function that helps to prevent un- Additional loading patterns for 8 intentional operation, e.g. by chil- place settings: dren. -
Page 26: Setting A Cycle
en-us Basic Operation The standard program is set by 12.6 Starting the wash default. cycle If you do not perform any ac- tions on the appliance for 10 Press ▶ minutes, it will automatically a The wash cycle has ended switch off. when the display shows "0h:00m". -
Page 27: Deactivating The Button Lock
Basic Operation en-us Press On/Off. 12.8 Deactivating the button lock Press for approx. 3 sec- ▶ onds. 12.9 Interrupting the wash cycle Press On/Off. The program is saved and the appliance switches off. Press On/Off. Press to resume the wash cycle. 12.10 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. -
Page 28: Basic Settings
en-us Basic settings 13 Basic settings Basic settings You can configure your appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 13.1 Overview of the basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Display Selection Description text Rinse aid disp. r04 ... -
Page 29: Changing The Basic Settings
Home Connect™ en-us Basic setting Display Selection Description text Factory setting Starting with Restore changed settings to the factory settings. The settings for initial use Confirming must be configured. with Factory setting (may vary according to model) To be able to use Home Con- 13.2 Changing the basic nect™, you must first set up the settings... -
Page 30: Home Connect
en-us Home Connect™ 14.1 Home Connect™ 14.2 Home Connect™ quick start settings Connect your appliance to a mo- Adapt Home Connect™ to your bile device quickly and easily. needs. You can find the Home Connect™ settings in the basic settings for Installing the app your appliance. Which settings the Install the Home Connect™... -
Page 31: Remote Diagnostics
Cleaning and maintenance en-us ¡ Status of any previous reset to 14.4 Remote Diagnostics factory settings. The Customer Service can access This initial registration prepares your appliance via Remote Diag- the Home Connect™ functions for nostics if you ask them to do so, if use and is only required when you your appliance is connected to the want to use the Home Connect™... -
Page 32: Cleaning Agent
15.4 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 33: Filter System
Cleaning and maintenance en-us Run Machine Care without dish- Pour the machine cleaner into ware if the indicator for Machine the detergent dispenser until it Care lights up on the control panel is filled completely. or if advised to do so by the dis- Do not place any additional ma- play. -
Page 34: Cleaning The Spray Arms
en-us Cleaning and maintenance Turn the coarse filter anticlock- Make sure that the locking wise and remove the filter catches on the coarse filter system . click into position. Insert the filter system into the Make sure that no foreign ‒... - Page 35 Cleaning and maintenance en-us Insert the upper spray arms and screw firmly in place.
- Page 36 en-us Troubleshooting 16 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 heating element is calci- ternately.
- Page 37 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:32-00 lights up al- Remove the filter from the supply hose. ternately or indicator for water supply lights up. Clean the filter. Reinsert the filter in the supply hose. Screw the water connection back on. Check the water connection for leaks.
- Page 38 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting A different error A technical fault is present. code appears in the Press display window. Pull out the power cord plug of the appliance or switch off the breaker. E:01-00 to E:90-10 Wait at least 2 minutes. Insert the power cord plug of the appliance in a power outlet or switch on the breaker.
- Page 39 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Dishware is not dry. Dishware removed too early or drying process not yet ended. Wait until the program ends. Only remove dishware 30 minutes after the program has ended. Rinse aid used has a limited drying performance. Use a name-brand rinse aid.
- Page 40 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Food remnants on Dishware has been precleaned too intensively. dishware. The sensors then choose a weaker program. Stubborn soiling cannot be entirely removed. Only remove large remnants of food and do not ▶ prerinse dishware. Tall narrow containers in corner areas are not rinsed out adequately.
- Page 41 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Wipeable or water- Detergent substances are deposited there. These soluble coatings in- coatings cannot generally be removed with chem- side the appliance icals. or on the door. Change your Detergent. ▶ Clean the appliance mechanically. ▶...
- Page 42 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Plastic parts inside Plastic parts inside the appliance may become the appliance are discolored over the life of the dishwasher. discolored. Discoloration may come about and will not im- ▶ pair functioning of the appliance. Plastic parts are dis- Dishwashing temperature is too low.
- Page 43 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue is Spray arms were blocked by dishware so deter- present in the deter- gent was not rinsed out. gent dispenser or Check that the spray arms are not blocked and ▶ the tab collecting can rotate freely.
- Page 44 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Water is left in the Filter system or area under the filters is blocked. appliance at the end Clean the Filters → Page 33 . of the program. Clean the Wastewater pump → Page 45 . Program has not yet ended. Wait until the program ends or terminate the ▶...
- Page 45 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Appliance door can- Door lock has been activated. not be closed. Close the appliance door with greater force. ▶ Door cannot be closed due to installation method. Check whether the appliance has been in- ▶ stalled properly.
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Page 46: Transportation, Storage And Disposal
en-us Transportation, storage and disposal Prise off the pump cover using 17 Transportation, Transportation, storage and disposal a spoon and grip it by the storage and crosspiece. disposal Here you will find out how to pre- Transportation, storage and disposal pare your appliance for trans- portation and storage. -
Page 47: Transporting The Appliance
(FD) and the consecutive supply hose and let the water numbering (Z-Nr.) of your appli- drain out. ance. USA: 17.4 Disposal of your old 1-800-944-2904 www.bosch-home.com/us/owner- appliance support/get-support Environmentally sound disposal www.bosch-home.com/us/shop allows valuable raw materials to be recycled. 1-800-944-2904 www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/... -
Page 48: Model Number (E-Nr.), Production Number (Fd) And Consecutive Numbering (Z-Nr.)
en-us Customer service 18.1 Model number (E- Nr.), production number (FD) and consecutive numbering (Z-Nr.) You can find the model number (E-Nr.), the production number (FD) and the consecutive number- ing (Z-Nr.) on the appliance's rat- ing plate. The rating plate is located inside the appliance door. -
Page 49: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications en-us 19 Technical specifications Technical specifications Facts and figures for your appliance can be found here. Technical specifications Weight Max.: 45 kg Voltage 120 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz Power rating 1440 W Fuse 12 A Water pressure ¡ Min. 7.25 psi (50 kPa) ¡ Max. 145 psi (1000 kPa) Inlet rate Min. -
Page 50: How Long The Warranty Lasts
en-us Statement of Limited Product Warranty appliance sold to you (“Product“), (30) days from the date of pur- provided that the Product was chase or closing date for new con- purchased: struction. This cosmetic warranty ¡ For your normal, household excludes slight color variations (non-commercial) use, and has due to inherent differences in in fact at all times only been... - Page 51 Statement of Limited Product Warranty en-us technical ability (note that they are 20.4 Repair/Replace as independent entities and are not Your Exclusive agents, partners, affiliates or rep- Remedy resentatives of BSH). Notwith- standing the foregoing, BSH will During this warranty period, BSH not incur any liability, or have re- or one of its authorized service sponsibility, for the Product if it is...
- Page 52 en-us Statement of Limited Product Warranty ¡ Any party's willful misconduct, provider, unless approved by negligence, misuse, abuse, ac- BSH before service is per- cidents, neglect, improper oper- formed. ation, failure to maintain, im- In no event shall BSH have any li- proper or negligent installation, ability or responsibility whatsoever tampering, failure to follow op-...
- Page 53 Statement of Limited Product Warranty en-us OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR EXPENSES, IN- CLUDING WITHOUT LIMITA- TION TIME AWAY FROM WORK, HOTELS AND/OR RESTAURANT MEALS, REMODELLING EX- PENSES IN EXCESS OF DI- RECT DAMAGES WHICH ARE DEFINITIVELY CAUSED EXCLU- SIVELY BY BSH, OR OTHER- WISE.
- Page 54 Wi-Fi® Module FCC/IC Statements Model: SMB FCC ID: 2AHES-SMB IC: 21152-SMB The Home Connect module is a communication device designed to provide communication between appliances and smart devices. This module is integrated at the factory, under direct control of B/S/H Home Appliances Corporation, and is not user serviceable or upgradable.
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