Bosch SHE55C - Manual (Page 18)

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Self Help
Dishwashers may occasionally exhibit problems that are unrelated to a malfunction of the dishwasher itself. the following information
may help you with a dishwasher problem without involving a repair professional.
Problem Cause Action
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.
interruption of electrical power supply to dishwasher or blown 5.
fuse.
Child lock activated (select models).
6.
The door may have been closed without first selecting a cycle. 7.
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” section in 3.
this manual.
To reset, refer to “Delay Start” section in this manual.
4.
Check circuit breaker. 5.
Deactivate the child lock. Refer to “Child Lock” section 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 settings alert the customer that the cycle has com-
pleted by beeping. this feature can be deactivated if so desired. To adjust the volume or deactivate, refer to “Cycle Completion
Signal” section in this manual.
Display does not
illuminate or
console lights are
not on a fuse may have been blown or circuit breaker tripped. 1.
Door not closed or latched. 2.
Note: For models with controls on the top portion 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 1.
reset the breaker if necessary.
ensure that door is properly latched and completely closed.
2.
Dishwasher
seems to run a
long time
incoming water is not warm enough. 1.
Cycle time can vary due to soil and water conditions. 2.
rinse agent dispenser is empty. 3.
Dishwasher connected to cold water supply. 4.
Note: Refer to “Cycle Chart Data” section in this manual for typical
cycle length.
Before starting a cycle, run hot water faucet at the sink nearest 1.
to the dishwasher.
sensors in the dishwasher automatically increase the cycle
2.
time 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
getting 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 condtions. 6.
ensure that spray arm movement is not blocked by hand rotat- 1.
ing spray arms.
Remove the spray arms and clean according to “Check/Clean
2.
the Spray Arm Nozzles” in Care and Maintenance section 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 filter. Refer to “Check/Clean the Filter System” under
4.
Care and Maintenance section of this manual.
rearrange load such that water spray can reach all items in the
5.
dishwasher. See also “Preparing and Loading” section of this
manual.
Refer to “Wash Cycle” section in Operating the Dishwasher sec-
6.
tion of this manual.
Dishes are not
getting dry
enough rinse agent dispenser is empty. (rinse agent indicator is 1.
activated).
improper loading of dishes.
2.
selected cycle does not include drying. 3.
Note: Plastic or Teflon do not typically dry as completely as other
items due to their inherent properties.
add rinse agent. the use of rinse agent improves drying. 1.
rearrange load to ensure items are not nested. refer also to 2.
the “Preparing and Loading” section of this manual.
rinse and Hold setting does not include drying cycle,
3.
Note: Select models offer an extra heating options to improve dry-
ing performance. Refer to “Wash Cycle options” under the Operat-
ing the Dishwasher section of this manual.
odor food debris is present at the bottom of the dishwasher. 1.
food particles are present near the door seal. 2.
Dishes left too long in unit before running a cycle. 3.
residual water is present at the bottom of the dishwasher. 4.
Drain hose is obstructed. 5.
Remove the filters and clean according to the “Check/Clean the 1.
Filter System” section of this manual.
Refer to “Clean the Door Gasket and Door Seal” in the Care and 2.
Maintenance section 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. 4.
Refer to the “Canceling or changing the cycle” section of this
manual.
remove any obstructions from the drain hose by calling quali- 5.
fied personnel.
Note: If odor still persists, run the Normal/Regular cycle until it
flushes and interrupt the cycle and place an 8 oz. cup of distilled
white vinegar solution on the top rack and then finish the cycle.