Problem cause acion, Self help – Bosch SGE63E06UC User Manual
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Problem
Cause
Acion
Dishwasher
does not start
Door may not be properly latched.
1.
Unit may not be turned on.
2.
Unit not reset or previous cycle not completed.
3.
Delay start engaged.
4.
Interrupion of electrical power supply to dishwash-
5.
er or blown fuse.
Child lock acivated (select models).
6.
The door may have been closed without irst select-
7.
ing a cycle.
Water supply may not be turned on
8.
.
Shut the door completely.
1.
Press the main power switch to turn unit on.
2.
To reset, refer to “Canceling or changing the cycle” secion in this
3.
manual.
To reset, refer to “Delay Start” secion in this manual.
4.
Check circuit breaker.
5.
Deacivate the child lock. Refer to “Child Lock” secion in this
6.
manual if applicable.
Select a cycle and close the door.
7.
Check and turn on water supply.
8.
Dishwasher
beeping (end
of cycle signal)
Default factory seings alert the customer that the cycle
has completed by beeping. This feature can be deaci-
vated if so desired.
To adjust the volume or deacivate, refer to “Cycle Compleion Sig-
nal” secion in this manual.
Display does
not illuminate
or console
lights are not
on
A fuse may have been blown or circuit breaker
1.
tripped.
Door not closed or latched.
2.
Note: For models with controls on the top porion of the
door, the display only illuminates when the door is opened and
controls are visible.
Check the fuse or circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or re-
1.
set the breaker if necessary.
Ensure that door is properly latched and completely closed.
2.
Dishwasher
seems to run a
long ime
Incoming water is not warm enough.
1.
Cycle ime can vary due to soil and water condi-
2.
ions.
Rinse agent dispenser is empty.
3.
Dishwasher connected to cold water supply.
4.
Note: Refer to “Cycle Chart Data” secion in this manual
for typical cycle length.
Before staring a cycle, run hot water faucet at the sink nearest
1.
to the dishwasher.
Sensors in the dishwasher automaically increase the cycle ime
2.
to ensure a good wash when heavy soil is detected.
Add rinse agent.
3.
Verify dishwasher is connected to hot water supply plumbing.
4.
Dishes aren’t
geing clean
enough
Spray arm movement is obstructed.
1.
Spray arm nozzles clogged.
2.
Improper use of detergents.
3.
Filters could be clogged.
4.
Dishes are nested or loaded too close together.
5.
Selected wash cycle is not suitable for food soil
6.
condions.
Ensure that spray arm movement is not blocked by hand rotaing
1.
spray arms.
Remove the spray arms and clean according to “Check/Clean
2.
the Spray Arm Nozzles” in Care and Maintenance secion of this
manual.
Increase or decrease detergent depending on the water hard-
3.
ness. Refer to Table under “Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent”.
Clean the ilter. Refer to “Check/Clean the Filter System” under
4.
Care and Maintenance secion of this manual.
Rearrange load such that water spray can reach all items in the
5.
dishwasher. See also “Preparing and Loading” secion of this
manual.
Refer to “Wash Cycle” secion in Operaing the Dishwasher sec-
6.
ion of this manual.
Dishes are not
geing dry
enough
Rinse agent dispenser is empty. (Rinse agent indica-
1.
tor is acivated).
Improper loading of dishes.
2.
Selected cycle does not include drying.
3.
Note: Plasic or Telon do not typically dry as completely
as other items due to their inherent properies.
Add rinse agent. The use of rinse agent improves drying.
1.
Rearrange load to ensure items are not nested. Refer also to the
2.
“Preparing and Loading” secion of this manual.
Rinse and Hold seing does not include drying cycle,
3.
Note: Select models ofer an extra heaing opions to improve drying
performance. Refer to “Wash Cycle opions” under the Operaing
the Dishwasher secion of this manual.
Odor
Food debris is present at the botom of the dish-
1.
washer.
Food paricles are present near the door seal.
2.
Dishes let too long in unit before running a cycle.
3.
Residual water is present at the botom of the dish-
4.
washer.
Drain hose is obstructed.
5.
Remove the ilters and clean according to the “Check/Clean the
1.
Filter System” secion of this manual.
Refer to “Clean the Door Gasket and Door Seal” in the Care and
2.
Maintenance secion of this manual .
Run a Rinse/Hold cycle if you do not intend to immediately wash
3.
the dishes.
Ensure the unit has completely drained from the last cycle. Refer
4.
to the “Canceling or changing the cycle” secion of this manual.
Remove any obstrucions from the drain hose by calling qualiied
5.
personnel.
Note: If odor sill persists, run the Normal/Regular cycle unil it lushes
and interrupt the cycle and place an 8 oz. cup of disilled white vinegar
soluion on the top rack and then inish the cycle.
SELF HELP
Dishwashers may occasionally exhibit problems that are unrelated to a malfuncion of the dishwasher itself. The following informaion may help you
with a dishwasher problem without involving a repair professional.
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