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Introduction This Repair Manual is designed to assist you in the evaluation, diagnosis and repair of the current SHI, SHU and SHV model dishwasher series. To better understand these appliances, their operation and construction we suggest that you read this manual thoroughly before attempting any repairs.
Warranty / Technical Specifications Warranty Year Parts & Labor. Year Parts only. – 5 Year Electronic Boards, parts only. – 5 Year Racks, parts only. This does not include rack wheels; silverware baskets or plastic shelving. Lifetime Stainless Steel. Must receive a special authorization before attempting any repairs or replacement. Cosmetic items, Facia and Door Panels are only warranted against manufacturing defects.
Model / Serial Number Location Fig. 1-1 Fig. 1-2 Located on the right hand side of the Inner Door is the Model and Serial number tag, Fig. 1-1. The Model and Serial numbers can be found on the left side of the tag within the black outline box, Fig. 1-2. The Model Number for this unit is SHU 5312 UC/U06.
Product Overview The Bosch dishwasher utilizes a two motor system with separate Circulation and Drain Motors, and a Flow Through Heater controlled by a Flow Switch and NTC Thermistor. With some models also having the advanced logic feature of an Aqua Sensor turbidity measuring devise, Fig. 2-1.
Cycle Chart ..............11 Operation, SHI 4302 / 4306 SHU 4302 / 4306 / 4312 / 4316 .
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Operation SHU 3002/3006/3012/3016/4002/4006/4016/4022/4026/4036 Fig. 3-1 Fig. 3-2 The SHU 30** and 40** are both mechanical units that operate using a basic Timer and Selector Switch. TO OPERATE EITHER MODEL, (a SHU 4006 is shown): Fig. 3-2. First select a cycle by pushing the corresponding Cycle Button in. The Cycle Button remains in the indented position until another cycle is chosen.
Operation SHI 4302/4306 SHU 4302/4306/4312/4316 Fig. 3-3 Fig. 3-4 The SHI or SHU 43** series operates using an electronic Control Unit. TO OPERATE: Fig. 3-3. First depress the On/Off Button until it locks in place. Fig. 3-4. Once the On/Off Button is depressed the LED above the previously used cycle will illuminate.
Operation SHU 5302/5304/5305/5306/5312/5314/5315/5316 Fig. 3-5 Fig. 3-6 The SHU 53** series operates using an electronic Control Unit. TO OPERATE: Fig. 3-5. First depress the On/Off Button until it locks in place. Fig. 3-6. Once the On/Off Button is depressed the LED above the previously used cycle will illuminate. To change the cycle, simply press the desired Cycle Button twice.
Water consumption in liters The Bosch Sensotronic™ will reduce water consumption by approximately 20%, in the case of lightly soiled dishes. When Top Rack Only™ feature is used the water consumption is reduced approximately 30%. Shown above are the range of values that may be obtained while running the dishwasher under normal conditions.
Operation SHI/SHU 6802/6805/6806 Fig. 3-7 Fig. 3-8 The SHI / SHU 68** series operates using an electronic Control Unit. TO OPERATE: Fig. 3-7. First depress the On/Off Button until it locks in place. Fig. 3-8. Once the On/Off Button is depressed the LED above the previously used cycle will illuminate. To change the cycle, simply press the desired Cycle Button twice.
Water consumption in liters The Bosch Sensotronic™ will reduce water consumption by approximately 20%, in the case of lightly soiled dishes. When Top Rack Only™ feature is used the water consumption is reduced approximately 30%. Shown above are the range of values that may be obtained while running the dishwasher under normal conditions.
Rack System Rack configurations for individual dishwasher models will vary. However, all Racks are constructed from a steel wire grid with a gray nylon outer covering. Note: Racks may discolor due to the water supply or types of food remaining on the dishes.
Rack System Fig. 4-4 Fig. 4-5 Attached to the Upper Rack is the Upper Spray Arm Assembly. The Upper Spray Arm can be removed from the Upper Spray Arm Assembly for cleaning or replacement by turning the Arm Nut counter-clockwise, Fig. 4-4. And then bringing the Arm down and off the Arm Assembly, Fig.
Interior Features Fig. 5-1 Interior features for all model dishwasher covered in this repair manual are identical. Those features include: 1. Strike Plate. The Strike Plate is in a fixed position and cannot be adjusted. 2. Upper Rack Rails and Guide Rollers. 3.
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Interior Features Fig. 5-2 Fig. 5-3 Fig. 5-4 The Upper Rack Rails are made To remove the Rail, disengage The Upper Rack Guide Rollers of stainless steel with a plastic the End Cap by applying are permanently attached to the end cap.
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Interior Features Water Level Fig. 5-7 Fig. 5-8 Fig. 5-9 Fig. 5-10 Fig. 5-11 Fig. 5-12...
Interior Features Fig. 5-7 The operating water level of the dishwasher is at approximately the upper edge of the filter basket. Fig. 5-8 The Lower Spray Arm is press fit into the Feeder Tube Socket. To remove the Arm, grasp the Arm Hub and pull up until the Arm disengages from the Socket. The Arm or Arm Socket can now be checked for debris.
Detergent / Rinse-Agent Dispenser Located on the Inner Door is the Detergent / Rinse Agent Dispenser, Fig. 6-1. The Dispenser Housing is one assembly containing three individual components. Rinse Agent Dispenser. Detergent Cup. Steam Vent. Note: Mechanical operation and removal of the Dispenser is shown in Section 4.
Washability. DRYING As part of an energy saving design Bosch Dishwashers do not activate the Heating Element during the Drying cycle. Instead, the dishwasher utilizes a rinse temperature of up to 161° Fahrenheit, and the addition of Rinse Agent to achieve a quality drying result.
SHU 5312 will be demonstrated. However, due to the overwhelming similarities between the model SHU 5312 and the remaining Bosch Dishwasher line, you will be able to easily diagnose and repair all current Bosch model SHU, SHI and SHV Dishwashers.
Outer Door Removal Fig. 7-1 Fig. 7-2 To remove the Outer Door, open the door and remove the six T-20 Torx screws located three on each side of the Inner Stainless Door, Fig. 7-1. Return the door back to its upright position, and bring the bottom of the Door Panel out toward you, then slide the top of the panel down and out from under the Facia Panel, Fig.
Door Compoments Fig. 7-5 Once the Outer Door has been removed the following components become visible. Dispenser Assembly Condensation Tube Upper Wiring Harness Door Guards Door Seal Bituminious Insulation Cloth Fiber Insulation Also note the Toe Kick, item 8, and the Toe Kick Mounting Screws, item 9.
Dispenser Operation Fig. 8-1 Fig. 8-2 …and bring the Actuator out from the Dispenser. The Dispenser Assembly operates via a PTC Actuator (wax motor), item 1. Please note: The Combination Lever cannot be When voltage is applied to the Actuator it replaced individually, but only as part of a new Dispenser Assembly.
Dispenser Removal Fig. 8-5 Fig. 8-6 If required, the Dispenser Assembly can be replaced as a complete unit. TO REMOVE: First remove the: Upper Rack (Section 3, Fig. 4-3). Wiring Connectors for the PTC Actuator, Reed Switch and Condensation Tube. The Condensation Tube is inserted into the right side of the Dispenser with a gasket seal, and press fit along the right side of the Inner Stainless Steel Door.
Facia Assembly IMPORTANT SERVICE NOTE: The Facia Assembly cannot be removed unless the Outer Door is removed first. See section 4, Fig. 7-1. FACIA ASSEMBLY REMOVAL: After removing the Outer Door, remove the six T-20 Torx screws securing the Facia Assembly to the Inner Stainless door, Fig.
Facia Assembly With the Facia Assembly removed from the unit, it can be further separated into two assemblies. To separate, release the four locking tabs and bring the Facia Frame up from the Facia Console, Fig. 9-4. Fig. 9-4 The Facia Frame houses three components: Item 1, On/Off Switch.
Base Components – Front Accessible Fig. 10-1 Service note: To gain access to the Front Accessible Lower Components remove the Toe Kick. Also, for better visibility it is strongly recommended that the Outer Door be removed as well. The Front Accessible Lower Components consist of the following items. 1.
Base Components – Front Accessible Fig. 10-3 Fig. 10-4 The front Leveling Legs can be adjusted by inserting a The Rear Leg Adjustment Screw, item 1, allows the regular tipped screwdriver into the foot slot and single Rear Leveling Leg to be adjusted from the front turning the leg in the desired direction.
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Base Components – Front Accessible Service note: To provide the required access that will allow the Drain Motor to be replaced, the Lower Access Panel must be removed, and as previously mentioned the Outer Door Panel should also be removed. To remove the Lower Access Panel, Fig.
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Base Components – Front Accessible Cut Away View Fig. 10-9 Fig. 10-10 To remove the Drain Motor, item 1, first remove the This cut away view shows: Sump Fill Hose, item 2, by pulling it out from the Item 1, Drain Motor. Sump and side inlet connections (see Fig.
Service Reminder From this point forward, all service procedures demonstrated in the remainder of this repair manual, will require the dishwasher to be disconnected and removed from the cabinet for servicing.
Left Side Access LEFT SIDE PANEL REMOVAL: Remove the two T-20 Torx screws located on the top and bottom of the Left Trim Strip, Fig. 11-1, and then slide the Trim Strip up and off the unit. Figs. 11-2 and 11-3 The Side Panel is press fit onto the Front and Rear Corner Blocks of the dishwasher.
Left Side Components Fig. 11-4 With the Left Side Panel removed you now have access to the following components: 1. Corner Blocks. 2. Cloth Fiber Insulation Panel. 3. Drain Hoses. 4. Water Chamber. 5. Inlet Water Line. 6. Water Level Housing Assembly. 7.
Water Inlet / Discharge System – Operation WATER SYSTEM OPERATION: Fig. 12-1 is a close up view of the complete Water Systems. FILLING NORMAL OPERATION (Fig. 12-2) Fresh water is brought in by the Water Valve and through the Inlet Water Line, item 3. The incoming water is then directed into the Water Level Housing Assembly, item 4, and then on to the Sump via the Sump Fill Hose, item 8.
Water Inlet / Discharge System – Removal Fig. 12-7 Fig. 12-8 The Water Level Switch and Diaphragm are Then remove the wiring connector and slide the replace as one assembly. To replace, bend the assembly up and out from the Water Level Housing. small retaining tab out away from the assembly.
Right Side Access Fig. 13-1 Fig. 13-2 RIGHT SIDE PANEL REMOVAL: Remove the two T-20 Torx screws located on the top and bottom of the Left Trim Strip, Fig. 13-1, and then slide the Trim Strip up and off the unit. To remove the panel, refer to Section 6, Figs.
Right Side Components Fig. 13-3 With the Right Side Panel removed, you now have access to the following components. Circulation Pump / Motor. Base Wiring Connectors. Flow Switch. Heater Assembly. NTC. COMPONENT EXPLANATION: Circulation Pump / Motor. The Circulation Pump / Motor can be replaced from the right side by following the same access procedures for removal of the NTC outlined in the remainder of this section, and then by following the steps in Section 8, Figs.
NTC Operation Fig. 14-1 Located on top of the Heater Assembly is the NTC (Negative Temperature Coefficient), Fig. 14-1. The NTC uses resistance to control wash and rinse water temperature and is connected with two green leads. As water temperature increases, the NTC records the decrease in resistance. The Control Unit Logic Board measures this resistance change and allows the program to advance once the correct temperature (resistance level) is reached.
NTC Removal To replace the NTC, first remove the Right Side Panel, Outer Door and Toe Kick, Fig. 14-2. Then, remove the two Front Base Mounting Screws, Fig. 14-3. And the single Rear Base Mounting Screw, Fig. 14-4. Fig. 14-2 Fig.
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NTC Removal Next, remove the Hinge Cover… Fig. 14-5 and, unhook the Pulley Arm from the Hinge by lifting it up… Fig. 14-6 and then off the Hinge. Fig. 14-7...
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NTC Removal Now, from inside the dishwasher remove the Lower Spray Arm, Filter Basket and Screen, then remove the two screws that attach the Feeder Tube to the Sump, item 1. And the two Sump Clamps, item 2. Fig. 14-8 With all steps complete, bring the Tank up from the Base and insert a block in the rear of the unit between the Tank and the Base.
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NTC Removal Fig. 14-11 Fig. 14-12 As demonstrated in Figs. 14-11 and 14-12, raising the Tank provides the necessary access space required to remove either the NTC or the Circulation Pump / Motor. Service note: When re-seating the Tank make sure to check that it is inserted squarely back into the pump and seated properly.
NTC Removal The NTC is held in place by two locking tabs, items 1 and 2. To remove the NTC from the Heater Assembly, unhook the front tab, item 1, and lift the NTC up slightly on that side, holding the tab open as you lift. Fig.
Tank Removal Fig. 15-1 Fig. 15-2 In order to gain full access to the Circulation Pump / Motor, Heater Assembly and Aqua Sensor the Tank must be removed. To remove the Tank, start by removing the Outer Door, Left and Right Side Panels, and Toe Kick, leaving the unit as shown in Fig.
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Tank Removal Then on both the left and right sides, remove the Hinge Covers… Fig. 15-4 and unhook the Pulley Arms from both Hinges by lifting them up… Fig. 15-5 and then off the Hinges. Fig. 15-6...
Tank Removal Fig. 15-7 Fig. 15-8 Fig. 15-7 Now on both the left and right sides remove the T-20 Torx Tank Mounting Screws, item 1, and the Door Hinge Pivot tab, item 2. Fig. 15-8 To remove the Door Hinge Pivot Tab, insert your T-20 Torx bit into the Tab and bring the screwdriver down releasing the tab.
Base Components Fig. 16-1 The Tank can now be removed from the Base. Service note: Once removed, lay the Tank on its back so as not to damage the tank bottom. When re- seating the Tank make sure to check that it’s inserted squarely back into the Sump and seated properly.
Circulation Pump / Motor Assembly Fig. 16-6 Fig. 16-7 CIRCULATION PUMP / MOTOR REMOVAL: Disconnect the four wire leads, then grasp the Circulation Motor and turn clockwise a quarter turn until the Motor stops, Fig. 16-2. Now, remove the Motor / Rear Pump Assembly from the Front Pump Housing, Fig.
Heater Assembly Removal Fig. 16-8 Fig. 16-9 Aqua Sensor Flow Through Heater Upper Spray Arm Flow Switch Lower Spray Arm Circulation Motor / Pump Impeller Cover Drain Motor Fig. 16-10...
Heater Assembly Fig. 16-11 Fig. 16-12 The Heater Assembly, Fig. 16-8 is a flow through design, taking water in from the Circulation Pump and then sending it out the two discharge outlets to the Upper and Lower Spray Arms, Fig. 16-10. HEATER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL: See Fig.
Aqua Sensor Fig. 16-13 Fig. 16-14 The Aqua Sensor turbidity measuring device, Fig. 16-13, which is available only on select models, evaluates the pre-wash water using a beam of light and a pick-up sensor. If the beam passes easily through the pre-wash water then no additional wash water is added. If the beam cannot pass through, then the pre-wash water is drained and a fresh fill is added for the main wash cycle.
Door Spring Removal The Door Springs are located on the bottom of the Base, Fig. 16-15, and operate via a Spring Cable and Reel that counter balances the weight of the Outer Door, Fig. 16-16. If a Door Panel Kit is applied to the dishwasher, the factory springs must be replaced with the heavy duty version that is provided with the panel kit.
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Diagram 1 FUNCTION DURATION COMMENTS DRAINING 30 Seconds AQUA SENSOR CALIBRATION 65 Seconds Not used on the SHI/U 43-- Until Water Level Switch (f1) FILLING This function cannot be bypassed Closes. HEATING & Until Water Temperature Reaches Dispenser Actuator Energizes CIRCULATING 150°...
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161˚F 140˚F permanent split capacitor motor 185˚F current path Symbol Key Symbol Key Selector Switch Contacts a1 MAIN SWITCH HIGH LIMIT 185˚F POWER SCRUB b1 & b3 A2 ACTUATOR (Dispenser) h1 ON/OFF LAMP REGULAR b1 & b2 e0 DOOR SWITCH m1 TIMER MOTOR e5 FLOW SWITCH m2 CIRCULATION MOTOR...
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On / Off Switch – a1 Timer – u Selector Switch – b Door Switch – e0 RD-A2 YE-f4 1 2 3 4 5 6 BU-l6-4 3 4 5 6 GY-l6-1 BK-m2-1 VT-b-3 WHGN-b-1 GYRD-b-2 GYRD-l6-8 VTBK-b-5 WH-l6-3 GYBK-e5-1 WH-f4 GN-l6-6 GN-b-4 WHVT-a1-3...
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PRE-WASH WASH W/ HEAT PRE-RINSE RINSE W/ HEAT DRYING Timer Stop Circulation Motor Actuator Heating Element Drain Motor Water Solenoid Thermostat 161˚ Thermostat 140˚ Drain Motor Timer Motor 161˚ Thermostat Bypass TIME IN SECONDS TIMER POSITION 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26...
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161˚F 140˚F permanent split capacitor motor 185˚F current path Symbol Key Symbol Key Selector Switch Contacts a1 MAIN SWITCH HIGH LIMIT 185˚F POWER SCRUB b1 & b3 A2 ACTUATOR (Dispenser) h1 ON/OFF LAMP REGULAR b1 & b2 & b3 e0 DOOR SWITCH m1 TIMER MOTOR e5 FLOW SWITCH m2 CIRCULATION MOTOR...
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On / Off Switch – a1 Timer – u Selector Switch – b Door Switch – e0 RD-A2 BKBU-f4 1 2 3 4 5 6 BU-l6-4 3 4 5 6 GY-l6-1 BNBK-b-3 BK-m2-1 GYRD-b-2 WHGN-b-1 GYRD-l6-8 VTBK-b-5 WH-l6-3 GYBK-e5-1 WH-f4 GN-l6-6 GN-b-4 WHVT-a1-3...
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PRE-WASH WASH W/ HEAT PRE-RINSE RINSE W/ HEAT DRYING Timer Stop Circulation Motor Actuator Heating Element Drain Motor Water Solenoid Thermostat 161˚ Thermostat 140˚ Drain Motor Timer Motor 161˚ Thermostat Bypass TIME IN SECONDS TIMER POSITION 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26...
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12.6-1/2 12.5 12.9 12.8 12.1-1 12.1-2 12.1-3 Control Unit 12.7-1 permanent split capacitor motor 12.2 12.4 12.4-1 12.7-2 12.4-2 185˚F Symbol Key Symbol Key a1 ON/OFF SWITCH AQUA SENSOR A1 ACTUATOR (Upper Basket) CIRCULATION MOTOR A2 ACTUATOR (Dispenser) DRAIN MOTOR e0 DOOR SWITCH NTC TEMPERATURE SENSOR e3 REED SWITCH...