Bosch 100 Series, 100 Plus Series, SHE3AEE5N - Dishwasher 24" Stainless Steel Manual

Getting started

Tip: Connect your appliance to the Home Connect app. You can conveniently adjust the settings and download additional cycles and options with the app.

Add Detergent

Use detergent tabs, fresh powdered detergent or liquid detergent. For quick cycles, use powdered or liquid detergent instead of tabs.

Tip: The dispenser lid should slide closed easily.

To close the cover, push until it clicks.

Add rinse aid

This dishwasher is designed to be used with rinse aid, which enhances drying results and shine.

Tip: Remove lid of the bottle for easier pouring and avoid the air vent.

NOTICE: The amount of rinse aid dispensed can be adjusted in the settings. Only change the setting if streaks remain on the dishes (lower the amount), or if dishes are not getting dry enough (increase the amount).

Start your device

1. Press the On/Off button.
2. Select a cycle and option if desired.
3. Press Start.

After pressing Start, the door must be shut within 4 seconds, otherwise the operation will be paused. If the door is open for more than 4 seconds, or there is any other cycle interruption, press the Start button again. This is to protect against unintentional operation, e.g. by children.

HomeConnect App

Connect your dishwasher with Home Connect today!

Tips

Loading tips

Scan the code with your smart phone to watch the video on the best practices for loading dishes and avoiding some common mistakes.

Scan here for loading tips

Maintenance tips

1. Clean surfaces with damp cloth and mild soap.
   NOTICE: Do not use abrasives or bleach based cleaners. Do not use stainless steel cleaner on black stainless or anti-finger print surfaces.

Scan here for how to clean the filter

Scan here for how to clean the spray arms

3. It is also recommended to run Machine Care program to keep the tub clean. It is accessible through the Home Connect app.

Usage tips

1. Use rinse aid.
2. Scrape food off, do not rinse.
   
3. Adjust upper rack for large items.
   

*rack configuration will depend on your model.

Cycles and Options

Cycles	Level of dirt	What it does	Examples of dishes
Heavy	Bakedon/ greasy	Cleans intensively, increases cycle length and temperature	Baked-on lasagna casserole
Auto	Not baked-on	Adjusts time and intensity automatically by soil sensing	Everyday load
Normal	Not baked-on	Cleans using less energy and water	Everyday load
Speed60	Light, not dried on	Shortens cycle to 1 hour, includes drying	Everyday load
Favorite	At one touch, access a saved Cycle and Option combination. Set this up in the Home Connect app or press Favorite for 3 seconds and it stores the currently selected program/ option combination.
Remote Start	Allows user to start the dishwasher remotely. See the Home Connect app.
Rinse*	Fresh, not dried on	Quick rinse, using less water than hand rinsing	Everyday load, to use between cycles
Machine Care*	An intense program to clean the tub. Run without dishes.
Options	Level of dirt	What it does	Examples of dishes
Sanitize	Any	Increases cycle length and temperature for disinfection	Cutting boards, bottles
Extra Dry	Any	Raises the temperature and extends the drying time	Everyday dishes
Extra Quiet*	Any	Reduces the noise level for 30 minutes. Can be be activated at any time and multiple times. Run time is extended.	Any
Fast Forward*	Any	Shortens the run time and can be activated at any time during the cycle.	Any
HalfLoad* Light		Shortens cycle, for lightly soiled dishes.	Everyday dishes
Eco*	Any	Increases run time but reduces energy and water consumption	Any
Delay*	Any	Allows you to delay the start of the cycle up to 24 hours.	Any

* Available through the Home Connect app only, and depending on your model.

Tip: You can use the Home Connect app to access additional cycles and options and save them. Additionally, you can use the Smart Cycle feature in Home connect app to help choose the best cycle and options for you.

Note: The Energy Guide label was based on the Normal cycle as follows: The unit was tested without any rinse aid (liquid) in the rinse aid dispenser. A single dose of detergent was inserted into the detergent dispenser, and no detergent was used in the prewash.

Settings

Available Settings

Below are some commonly used settings. To see all the settings, go to Dishwasher » Settings in the Home Connect app.

Setting	Factory setting	Description
Rinse Aid Off/Low/Medium/High	Medium	Setting to adjust the amount of rinse aid used in each cycle.
Intensive drying Off/On	Off	Setting to increase drying ability for glasses or plastic. Increases cycle length and temperature.
End of cycle tone Off/Low/Medium/High	Medium	The volume of the tone signalling the end of cycle.

Adjusting the settings

First Steps to adjust any setting:
Open the door and press the ON/OFF button. Hold down Button A for 3 seconds, until the Rinse Aid indicator light flashes.
Release button, then follow steps below to adjust specific setting.

To adjust the rinse aid:

1. Press the Start button repeatedly until the right amount of rinse aid has been set. 0 (off), 1(low), 2(medium), or 3(high) LEDs above cycle buttons will light up accordingly.
2. Press button A for 3 seconds to save the setting.

To turn on intensive drying:

1. Press button A until the Clean and Sanitize lights flash.
2. Press the Start button until 1 LED light above the heavy cycle button is on (intensive dry is on).
3. Press button A for 3 seconds to save the setting.

To adjust the signal volume:

1. Press button A until the Clean and Rinse Aid lights flash.
2. Press the Start button repeatedly until the preferred volume level has been selected. 0 (off), 1(low), 2(medium), or 3(high) LEDs above cycle buttons will light up accordingly.
3. Press button A for 3 seconds to save the setting.

To reset to factory settings:

1. Press button A until the Clean, Sanitize and Rinse Aid lights flash.
2. Press the Start button. The 3 LEDs above cycle buttons will blink alternatively for 1 minute. The factory settings have been restored.

Tip: The simplest way to change the settings is with the Home Connect app.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is food remaining on dishes after I run the cycle?

Why does the cycle run a long time

• Sensors in the dishwasher automatically increase the cycle time to ensure a good wash when heavy soil is detected.
• Incoming water may not be hot enough and dishwasher has to heat it.

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.

Safety definitions

Here you can find explanations of the safety signal words used in this manual.

This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as a result of non-observance of this warning.

This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may occur as a result of non-observance of this warning.

NOTICE:
This indicates that damage to the appliance or property may occur as a result of non-compliance with this advisory.

Note: This alerts you to important information and/or tips.

General information

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or serious injury, observe the following.

Intended use

Only use this appliance:

Restrictive Use

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Grounding instructions

This appliance must be grounded to a metal, permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the dishwasher. See the Installation Instructions included with this dishwasher for more information on electrical requirements.

Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock.

• This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is 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.

Safe use

Follow these safety instructions when using the appliance.

To reduce the risk of serious injury, observe the following.

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas is explosive.

To avoid risk of electric shock, observe the following.

To avoid risk of injury, when loading items to be washed, observe the following.

For safe care and operation of your appliance, observe the following.

NOTICE:
Water and power shut off

Risk to children

Follow these safety instructions if there are children in your home.

To reduce risk of injury to children, observe the following.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings

This product may contain a chemical known to the State of California, which can cause cancer or reproductive harm. Therefore, the packaging of your product may bear the following label as required by California:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:

Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Register your appliance and join the Bosch family of perks:
bosch-home.com/us/mybosch

Documents / Resources

References

• http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov
• App Store - Apple
• Google Play
• MyBosch - Personal product registration for Bosch Home Appliances

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