Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SHE5AM Bosch Appliances
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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 AISSELL.
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.
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 .
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) Ri.
5 Model Number SHE5AM SHX3AM Control Panel Design Audible Cy cle Completion Signal Clean Light Rell Rinse Agent Indicator Light Sanitize Light Upper Rack Flip Tines Height Adjustable Upper Rack Hid.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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 rell rinse agent light (model dependent).
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 .
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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 eon do not typically dry as completely as other items due to their inherent pr oper ties.
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.
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.
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.
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