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Bosch Appliances SHX6AP manual

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  • Page 1

    Y OUR LIFE. OUR INSPIRA TION. 9000421703 Rev A 01/09 DISHW ASHER USE AND C ARE MANU AL MODEL: SHE4AM, SHE5AM, SHX3AM, SHE5AL, SHX5AL, SHX6AP GUIDE D’ENTRETIEN ET D’UTILISA TION DU L A VE-V AISSELLE MODEL: SHE4AM, SHE5AM, SHX3AM, SHE5AL, SHX5AL, SHX6AP MANU AL DE USO Y CUID ADO P ARA L A V ADORA DE PL A TOS MODEL: SHE4AM, SHE5AM, SHX3AM, SHE5AL,[...]

  • Page 2

    2 Congratulations, and Thank Y ou from Bosch! Thank you for selecting a Bosch dishwasher . Y ou have joined the many consumers who demand quie t and superior performance fr om their dishwashers. This manual was written with your safe ty and convenience in mind, and the information contained herein is very import ant. We highly recommend that y ou r[...]

  • Page 3

    3 NOTICE Nev er use steam cleaning products to clean your dishwasher . The manufacturer will not be liable for possible damages or conse- quences. Nev er use harsh chemicals to clean your dishwasher . Some chloride-cont aining cleaning products can damage your dishwasher and may pr esent health hazards! It is highly recommended for the end use cons[...]

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    4 Dishwasher Com ponents T op Rack Spray Arm Bottom Rack Bottom Rack Spray Arm Detergent Dispenser Model/Serial Number Label Silverware Bask et T op Rack V ent Filter Syst em (in dishwasher oor) Rinse Agent Dispenser Dishwasher F eatures and Options Noise Reduction System: A two-pump mo tor system, the Suspension Motor™, and insulation mak e t[...]

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    5 Model Number SHE5AM SHX3AM Control Panel Design Audible Cy cle Completion Signal Clean Light Rell Rinse Agent Indicator Light Sanitize Light Upper Rack Flip Tines Height Adjustable Upper Rack Hidden T op Control Hidden T op Control Hidden T op Control Hidden T op Control Exposed F ront Control no yes no yes y es yes y es no yes yes y es Child [...]

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    6 Dishware Mat erials NO TE: Before using your dishwasher for the rst time, check the information in this section. Some it ems are no t dishwa sher saf e and should be han d-wash ed; oth ers req uire spe cial loadi ng. Contact the item’s manufacturer if y ou are unsure about the it em’s dishwasher suitability. Recommende d Aluminum: Colo red[...]

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    7 Figure 5 Figure 6 Do not load the dishwasher with an ything other than dishwasher -safe dishwar e and kitchenwar e. T op Ra ck Acc essori es T op Rack Flip Tines Flip Tines fold down to make loading the racks easier in some instances. Grasp the tines, release from notc h, and f old the tines downward. When the top rack is loaded, push it into the[...]

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    8 Loading the Silverware Bask et NO TE : The silverware baske t tops can be folded up t o accommodate large or oddly-shaped it ems. With the silver ware baske t tops down, load the silverware baske t following the patterns suggested in Figures 8 (for st andard baske t) and 9 (for exible bask et). Place kniv es with their handles up, and forks an[...]

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    9 Wash Cycle Pow er Scrub Plus Regular Wash T able 1 - Recommended Detergent Amount Hard Medium Soft 45 25-45 Unit ml ml Tbsp Tbsp 45 25-45 25 15-25 3 3 1.75 to 3 1.75 to 3 1.75 1 to 1.75 Wat er T ype Quick Wash/ Delicate Economy ml Tbsp 25 15-25 15 1.75 1 to 1.75 1 Rinse & Hold None None None Adding De tergent and Rinse A gent De ter gent Use [...]

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    10 x SHE5AM x x Rinse Agent Dispenser Open the rinse agent dispenser by lifting the tab with your t humb. NO TE: The dishwasher indicates low rinse agent either by showing the symbol in the countdown display , or illuminating the rell rinse agent light (model dependent). Add liquid rinse agent t o t he dispenser as shown in Figure 16 until the r[...]

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    11 W ARNING Y ou could be seriously scalded if y ou allow hot water to splash out of the dishwasher . OPEN THE DOOR C AREFULL Y during an y wash or rinse cycle. Do not fully open the door until water noises hav e stopped. T o Star t Unit: • D oo r m us t b e o p en . P r es s t he “ O N/ O FF ” b u tt on t o tu r n t he un i t on . • One of[...]

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    12 OPERA TING THE SHE5AM & SHE5AL W ARNING Y ou could be seriously scalded if you allow hot water to splash out of the dishwasher . OPEN THE DOOR C AREFULL Y during any wash or rinse cycle. Do not fully open the door until water noises hav e stopped. T o Star t Unit: • Door must be closed. Pres s the “ON/OFF” button t o turn the unit on. [...]

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    13 W ARNING Y ou could be seriously scalded if you allow hot water to splash out of the dishwasher . OPEN THE DOOR C AREFULL Y during any wash or rinse cycle. Do not fully open the door until water noises hav e stopped. T o Star t Unit: • Door must be closed. Pres s the “ON/OFF” button t o turn the unit on. • One of the W ash Cycle Indicato[...]

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    14 Care and Maintenance Maintenance T asks Cert ain areas of your dishwasher req uire occasional maintenance. The maintenance tasks are easy to do and will ensure continued superior per formance from your dishwasher . These tasks are: • Winterizing Y our Dishwasher • Wiping up Spills and Splash-out • Clean the S tainless St eel Inner Door and[...]

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    15 2. Return the loc king nut to its installed position and turn it 1/8 turn clockwise. 3. Return the t op rack to the t op rack roller guides. T o remove the bo ttom spray arm: 1. Remove t he empty bott om rack from the dishwasher tub. 2. Grasp and lift the bottom spra y arm as shown in Figure 19. 3. Look for obstruction in the spra y nozzles. 4. [...]

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    16 Clean the Exterior Door Panel Colored Doors Use only a soft cloth that is lightly dampened with soap y water . Stainless S teel Doors Use a sof t cloth wi th a n on-ab rasi ve c leane r ( preferab ly a liqui d spray) made for cleaning s tainless s teel. For the best results, apply the stainless steel cleaner t o the cloth, then wipe the surface.[...]

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    17 Self Help Dishwashers may occasionally exhibit pr oblems that are unr elated to a malfunction of the dishwasher itself. The f ollowing information may help y ou with a dishwasher problem without in volving a repair pr ofessional. Problem Cause Action Dishwasher does not start Door may no t be properly latched. 1. Unit may no t be turned on. 2. U[...]

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    18 Problem Cause Action Dishes are no t getting dr y enough Rinse agent dispenser is empty . (Rinse 1. agent indicator is activat ed). Improper loading of dishes. 2. Selected cy cle does not include dr ying. 3. Note: Plastic or T eon do not typically dry as completely as other items due to their inherent pr oper ties. Add rinse agent. The use of[...]

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    19 Str eaks on glassware or r esidue on the dishes Incorrect rinse agent se tting. Depending on the hardness of water , adjust the rinse agent dispenser . Refer to “A dding Det ergent and Rinse Agent” section in this manual for adjustment. F ascia panel discolored or mark ed Abrasive cleaner used. Use mild det ergents with soft damp cloth. Nois[...]

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    20 Customer Ser vice Figure 25 Serial Number Model Number Model and Serial Number Label Y our Bosch dishwasher requires no special care other than that described in the Care and Maintenance section. If you are having a problem with your dishwasher , before calling for ser vice please refer to the Self Help section. If ser vice is necessar y , cont [...]

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    21 S t at ement of Limited Product W arr anty Bosch Dishwashers What this W arranty Covers & Who it Applies to: The limited warranty pr ov ide d BS H Ho me Appl ianc es (“Bo sc h”) in t his St ate men t of Lim it ed Pro duc t Warranty applies only to Bosch dishwashers (“Product”) sold to you, the rst using purchaser , pr ovided that [...]