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  • Page 1 Dishwasher SGV43C53UC [en-us] Use and Care Manual...
  • 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 ....
  • Page 3 en-us 14 Basic settings....  30 21 STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT 14.1 Overview of the basic WARRANTY .....   55 settings ...... 30 21.1 What this warranty 14.2 Changing the basic covers & Who it applies settings ...... 32 to........ 55 15 Home Connect® .....   33 21.2 How long the warranty 15.1 Home Connect®...
  • 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 ▶...
  • 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: 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 53 . 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 38 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 Switching off the appliance Terminating the wash cycle →  Page 28 Cycle buttons Cycles →  Page 13 Special salt refill indicator Water softening system Rinse aid refill indicator Rinse aid system → ...
  • Page 13 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: Favorite

    Options en-us 6 Options Options Here is an overview of the differ- Options ent options available on your dish- washer. Option Delicate For lightly soiled items with easy to remove foods for better care of the loaded glasses. 5.2 Favorite Gentle drying, uses With this function, you can save a less energy and combination of a Cycle and an...
  • Page 16: Features

    en-us Features You can adjust the height of the Option upper rack to make room for ¡ This will increase larger items. the run time and energy consump- Adjusting upper rack with tion. RackMatic® To wash large items in the racks, WARNING adjust the shelf height of the up- Concerning dishware sanitation,...
  • Page 17: Lower Rack

    Features en-us 7.2 Lower rack Arrange pans and plates in the lower rack. 7.4 Cup shelf Use the cup shelf and the space underneath for small cups and Silverware basket glasses or for large items of silver- ware, e.g. cooking spoons or Large plates up to a diameter of serving cutlery.
  • Page 18: Knife Shelf

    en-us Before using for the first time You can fold the tines down to ar- To use the tines again, fold range pans, bowls and glasses them back up. better. a The tines click into position. Folding down the tines 7.6 Knife Shelf If you do not need the tines, fold them down.
  • Page 19: Water Softening System

    Water softening system en-us Start the Program with the 9 Water softening Water softening system highest cleaning temperature system without dishware. To remove any marks from wa- Hard water leaves limescale on Water softening system ter or other residues, we rec- dishware as well as the washing ommend you operate the appli- tank, and parts of the appliance ance without dishware before...
  • Page 20: Special Dishwasher Salt

    en-us Water softening system a The display shows Hxx. Note: Only use special salt specified for dishwashers. a The display shows ⁠ . Do not use salt tablets. Press repeatedly until the Do not use table salt. right water hardness has been set.
  • 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 35 –...
  • 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 dishwasher has a built in feature to help prevent uninten- tional operation, e.g. by children. After starting the appliance, the door has to be closed within 4 seconds, otherwise the operation will be paused.
  • Page 28: Setting A Cycle

    en-us Basic Operation If you do not perform any ac- 13.6 Starting the wash tions on the appliance for 10 cycle minutes, it will automatically switch off. Press ▶ a The wash cycle has ended 13.3 Setting a cycle when the display shows "0h:00m".
  • Page 29: Switching Off The Appliance

    Basic Operation en-us Close the appliance door. a The cycle is cancelled and ends after approx. 1 minute. 13.9 Switching off the appliance CAUTION To avoid risk of injury, always use caution when opening the door during or following a wash cycle as hot water or steam may es- cape.
  • 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 Basic settings en-us Basic setting Display Selection Description text infoLight® I00 - I01 Switch InfoLight on or off. While the program is run- ning, a spot of light is pro- jected onto the floor below the appliance door. This light will not be visible if the appliance is installed at eye level with the cabi- net front fitted flush.
  • Page 32: Changing The Basic Settings

    en-us Basic settings Basic setting Display Selection Description text Remote Start rc0 - rc2 Activate or deactivate →  "Remote Start ", Page 34 . 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 33: Home Connect

    Home Connect® en-us 15.1 Home Connect® 15 Home Connect® Home Connect® quick start This appliance is network-capa- Home Connect® Connect your appliance to a mo- ble. Connecting your appliance to bile device quickly and easily. a mobile device lets you control its functions via the Home Connect® Setting up the app.
  • Page 34: Home Connect® Settings

    en-us Home Connect® Follow the instructions in the Tip: To deactivate the function, Home Connect® app. press ⁠ . 15.4 Remote Diagnostics 15.2 Home Connect® settings The Customer Service can access your appliance via Remote Diag- Adapt Home Connect® to your nostics if you ask them to do so, if needs.
  • Page 35: Cleaning And Maintenance

    USA: pliance at regular intervals. www.bosch-home.com/us/shop- Machine Care combined with ma- productlist/dishwashing/cleaning- chine cleaning products will pro- and-care vide the right care for your appli-...
  • Page 36 Machine Care is a program which cleaners-and-accessories removes various deposits in one wash cycle. Cleaning takes place in two phases: Phase Removal of Cleaner Placement Grease and Liquid machine care Appliance interior, limescale product or machine e.g.
  • Page 37: Filter System

    Cleaning and maintenance en-us 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 38: Cleaning The Spray Arms

    en-us Cleaning and maintenance 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 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en-us 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- read the information on eliminat- necessary repair costs. Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:20-60 lights up al- Appliance has detected that the heating element ternately.
  • Page 40 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:32-00 lights up al- Reinsert the filter in the supply hose. ternately or indicator Screw the water connection back on. for water supply Check the water connection for leaks. lights up. Restore the power supply. Switch the appliance on.
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en-us 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 42 en-us Troubleshooting 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 43 Troubleshooting en-us 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 of the lower spray arm is blocked.
  • Page 44 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Food remnants on Upper rack on right and left not set to same dishware. height. Set the upper rack on the left and right to the ▶ same height. →  "Upper rack", Page 16 Detergent residue in Lid of the detergent dispenser is blocked by items the appliance of dishware and will not open.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Wipeable or water- Adjust the water softening system correctly. soluble coatings in- →  "Setting the water softening system", side the appliance Page 19 or on the door. In most cases you will need to increase the setting.
  • Page 46 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting There are colored The formation of films is due to substances con- coatings (blue, yel- tained in vegetables (cabbage, celery, potatoes, low, brown) inside noodles, etc.) or tap water (manganese). the appliance or on Clean the appliance. ▶...
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting There are remov- Amount of rinse aid to be dispensed is set too able streaks on high. glasses, glassware Set the rinse aid system to a lower setting. ▶ with a metallic ap- →  "Setting the amount of rinse aid", Page 21 pearance and silver- No rinse aid has been added.
  • Page 48 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue is Only add detergent to the detergent dispenser ▶ present in the deter- when dry. gent dispenser or the tab collecting tray. Excessive formation Hand soap got in the rinse aid dispenser. of foam occurs. Immediately add rinse aid to the dispenser.
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Display flashes. Appliance door is not closed properly. Close the appliance door. ▶ Arrange the dishware so that no parts ‒ project beyond the rack and prevent the ap- pliance door from closing properly. All LEDs light up or Electronics have detected a fault.
  • Page 50 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Appliance does not The breaker has tripped. start. Check the relevant breaker. ▶ Power cord is not inserted. Check whether the power outlet is working. Check whether the power cord plug is properly inserted in the power outlet and on the rear of the appliance.
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Noise level varies The noise level can vary, depending on what kind of dishes are loaded and where they are placed. Make sure the dishware is loaded in the most ▶ secure way, resting on the tines and not hitting each other.
  • Page 52: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    en-us Transportation, storage and disposal Insert the pump cover washer. During colder weather, press down ⁠ . please follow the instructions for winterizing your unit below. Winterizing your unit If your dishwasher will be un- ▶ used for an extended period of time in a location that experi- ences freezing temperatures (vacation home or through a...
  • Page 53: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance

    (Z-Nr.) of your appliance. BSH will compensate cus- USA: tomers reasonable and verifi- 1-800-944-2904 able damages. www.bosch-home.com/us/owner- ¡ A condition of all warranty support/get-support claims is the appliance with www.bosch-home.com/us/shop AquaStop must have been in- stalled and connected correctly...
  • Page 54 en-us Customer Service defective feed lines or fittings leading to the AquaStop con- nection at the tap.
  • Page 55: 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 56: 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 57: 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 58: 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 59: 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) •...

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