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Bosch SMI 65M15 manual

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    en Index Safety instructions 4 . . . . . . . Delivery 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In daily use 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children in the household 4 . . . . Childproof lock (door lock) 4 . . . . Childproof lock (button lock) 5 . . Damage 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    en 4 Safety instructions Delivery Check the packaging and dishwasher immediately for damage caused in transit. Do not switch on a damaged appliance, but contact your supplier . Please dispose of the packaging material in an environmentally friendly manner . Do not let children play with packaging and its parts. There is a risk of suf fo- cation fro[...]

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    en 5 Childproof lock (button lock) Y ou can secure your appliance to prevent unintentional cancellation of the programme (e.g. incorrect operation by children). Activating the button lock: Start the required programme. Hold down the button B for approx. 4 sec. until this is indicated on the digital display . If any button is pressed while the progr[...]

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    en 6 W ater softening system T o ensure good washing results, the dishwasher requires soft water , i.e. containing low amounts of lime, otherwise white limescale will be deposited on the utensils and inner container . T ap water above 7 _ dH (from set value ) must be softened. The water is softened with salt (regeneration salt) in the water softeni[...]

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    en 7 Salt Using salt Always refill with salt immediately before switching on the appliance. This ensures that overrun salt solution is immediately washed out and does not corrode the rinsing tank. Open the screw-type cap of the compartment 25 . Fill the tank with water (only required when switching on the appliance for the first time). Then add sal[...]

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    en 8 Rinse aid As soon as the rinse-aid refill indicator lights up on the control panel 5 , refill with rinse aid. The rinse aid is required for stain-free utensils and clear glasses. Use only rinse aid for domestic dishwashers. Combined detergents with rinse-aid component may be used up to a water hardness of 21 _ dH (37 _ fH, 26 _ Clarke, 3,7 mmo[...]

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    en 9 Utensils Not suitable Cutlery and utensils made of wood. Delicate decorative glasses, craft and antique utensils. These decors are not dishwasher-proof. Plastic parts not resistant to heat. Copper and tin utensils. Utensils which are soiled with ash, wax, lubricating grease or ink. Aluminium and silver parts have a tendency to discolour and fa[...]

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    en 10 Pans Bottom basket 28 Cutlery basket Y ou should always place cutlery unsorted with the points downwards. T o prevent injuries, place long, pointed implements and knives on the knife shelf. Folding spikes * * depending on model The spikes can be folded down to improve arrangement of pans, bowls and glasses. Small accessories holder * * depend[...]

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    en 1 1 Adjusting the height of the basket * * depending on model If required, the height of the upper utensils basket can be adjusted to provide more space for tall utensils either in the upper or lower basket. Appliance height 81.5 cm T op basket Bottom basket Setting 1 max. ∅ 22 cm 30 cm Setting 2 max. ∅ 24.5 cm 27.5 cm Setting 3 max. ∅ 27 [...]

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    en 12 Detergent Y ou can use tablets as well as powder or liquid detergents for dishwashers, but never use washing up liquid. T ablets contain not only detergent but also rinse-aid and salt (3in1) and, depending on the combination (4in1, 5in1, etc.), additional components such as glass protection or stainless steel cleaner . If tablets contain rins[...]

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    en 13 W arnings Do not place small parts for washing in the tablet collecting tray 22 ; this prevents the tablet from dissolving evenly . If you want to add more utensils after the programme has started, do not use the tablet collecting tray 22 as a handle for the upper basket. The tablet could already be there and you will touch the partially diss[...]

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    en 14 Overview of programmes The max. possible number of programmes is illustrated in this overview . The corresponding programmes for your appliance can be found on the fascia. Programme T ype of utensils and soiling Programme sequence Possible additional options Intensive 70  Pots, utensils and cutlery Highly soiled Prerinse Clean 70  Inter[...]

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    en 15 Additional options * depending on model Additional options 8 can be set with the buttons. Saving time (V arioSpeed) * The >>Save time<< function can reduce the running time by approx. 20% to 50% depending on the selected rinse programme. The change in the running time is indicated on the digital display 1 1 . T o obtain optimum cl[...]

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    en 16 Programme sequence indicator 10 Y our dishes are being cleaned. Y our dishes are being rinsed. Y our dishes are being dried. Remaining running time display When the programme is selected, the remaining running time of the programme is indicated on the digital display 1 1 . The running time is determined during the programme by the water tempe[...]

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    en 17 Changing the programme When the ST AR T button 9 has been pressed, the programme cannot be changed. The only way a programme can be changed is by Cancel programme (reset). Intensive drying The final rinse uses a higher temperature which improves the drying result. The running time may increase slightly . (Caution if utensils are delicate!) Cl[...]

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    en 18 Filters The filters 26 keep large foreign objects in the rinsing water away from the pump. These foreign objects may occasionally block the filters. The filter system consists of a coarse filter , a flat fine filter and a microfilter . After each washing cycle check the filters for residue. Unscrew filter cylinder as illustrated and take out [...]

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    en 19 W aste water pump Large food remnants in the rinsing water not retained by the filters may block the waste water pump. The rinsing water is then not pumped out and covers the filter . In this case: First disconnect the appliance from the power supply . Remove the filters 26 . Scoop out water , use a sponge if required. Using a spoon, prise of[...]

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    en 20 ... when the appliance is switched on The appliance does not start. The mains fuse has tripped. The appliance plug has not been inserted. The appliance door has not been shut properly . ... on the appliance Lower spray arm rotates sluggishly . Spray arm blocked. ... changing settings A setting cannot be changed, a programme starts. W rong pro[...]

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    en 21 ... during the wash cycle Unusual foam formation Handwash liquid in the rinse aid dispenser . Spilled rinse-aid causes excessive frothing, therefore please remove with a cloth. Appliance stops during the wash cycle. Power supply interrupted. W ater supply interrupted. Knocking/rattling noise during rinsing Spray arm is striking utensils. Uten[...]

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    en 22 Customer service If you are unable to rectify the fault, please contact your customer service. Y our nearest customer service centre can be found in the customer service list. When calling customer service, please quote the appliance number (1) and the FD number (2) which can be found on the rating plate 32 on the appliance door . FD 1 2 W ar[...]

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    en 23 Install built-under or integratable appliances only under continuous worktops which have been screwed to adjacent cupboards to ensure stability . Do not install the appliance near heat sources (radiators, heat storage tanks, cookers or other appliances which generate heat) and do not install under a hob. After installing the appliance, ensure[...]

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    en 24 Fresh-water connection Connect the fresh-water connection to the tap according to the installation instructions with the enclosed parts. Ensure that the fresh-water connection is not kinked, crushed or twisted. When replacing the appliance, always use a new water supply hose. W ater pressure: at least 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar), maximum 1 MPa (10 bar[...]

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    en 25 Protection against frost If the appliance is in a room where there is a risk of frost (e.g. holiday home), empty the appliance completely (see T ransportation). T urn of f the tap, disconnect supply hose and drain water . W aste disposal Both the packaging of new appliances and the old appliances themselves contain valuable raw materials and [...]

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    en 26 en Subjekt to modification[...]

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    40 Switch on the child-proof lock 41 Open the door with child-proof lock switched on 42 Switch of f the child-proof lock Always close the appliance door completely before leaving the appliance. Only in this way can you protect your children from potential hazards. Child-proof lock * Large sheets or grilles and plates which have a diameter greater t[...]