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- Page 1 Dishwasher SPE53C56UC [en-us] Use and Care Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
en-us Table of contents 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY 9.2 Setting the amount of INSTRUCTIONS.... 4 rinse aid ...... 20 1.1 Safety definitions.... 4 9.3 Switching the rinse aid 1.2 General information..... 4 system off...... 20 1.3 Intended use ....... 5 10 Detergent ...... 20 1.4 Restrictive Use.... - Page 3 en-us 14 Home Connect® ..... 29 20.2 How long the warranty 14.1 Home Connect® quick lasts ........ 51 start......... 30 20.3 Extended Warranty.. 51 14.2 Home Connect® 20.4 Repair/replace as your settings ...... 30 exclusive remedy .... 52 14.3 Remote Start .... 30 20.5 Out of warranty product...
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Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions carefully before use. These precautions will reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire and injury to persons. When using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions must be followed including those in the following pages. -
Page 5: Intended Use
en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ¡ Severe product damage and/or injury could result from the use of un- qualified service technicians or non-original parts. All repairs must be performed by an authorized service provider using only original equip- ment factory replacement parts. -
Page 6: Safe Use
en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor. Check with a qualified electrician or authorized service representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grounded. 1.6 Safe use Follow these safety instructions when using the appliance. WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury, observe the following. - Page 7 en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To avoid risk of injury, when loading items to be washed, observe the fol- lowing. Locate sharp items so they are not likely to damage the door seal. ▶ Load knives and other sharp utensils with their handles up to reduce ▶...
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Page 8: Risk To Children
en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1.7 Risk to children Follow these safety instructions if there are children in your home. WARNING To reduce risk of injury to children, observe the following. Do not allow children to play in or on the dishwasher. ▶... -
Page 9: Preventing Material
Preventing material damage en-us 2 Preventing material 3 Environmental Preventing material damage Environmental protection and energy-saving damage protection and energy-saving Preventing material damage NOTICE: Environmental protection and energy-saving Harsh chemicals such as bleach- 3.1 Saving energy based products can damage your dishwasher. If you follow these instructions, Do not use harsh chemicals ▶... -
Page 10: Appliance
en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 4 Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 4.1 Appliance Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD number → Page 49 . You will need this data to contact Cus- tomer service → ... -
Page 11: Controls
Familiarizing yourself with your appliance en-us Detergent tab collecting During the wash cycle, detergent tabs tray automatically drop out of the detergent dispenser into the tab collecting tray, where they can dissolve fully. Upper rack Upper rack → Page 16 Silverware drawer Silverware drawer → ... - Page 12 en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance ON/OFF button and reset Switching on the appliance button Switching off the appliance Terminating the wash cycle → Page 27 Cycle buttons Cycles → Page 13 Rinse aid refill indicator Rinse aid system → "Adding rinse aid", Page 19 WLAN display Home Connect → ...
- Page 13 Dishwasher Cycles en-us 5 Dishwasher Cycles Dishwasher Cycles Below is an overview of the different cycles available on your dish- Dishwasher Cycles washer. The running time may vary depending on the cycle selected. The running time depends on the water temperature, the quantity of dishware, the level of dirt and the option selected.
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Page 14: Energy Guide
en-us Dishwasher Cycles Cycle Purpose Cycle sequence Usage 1) Hour/min. 2) Electrical/ 3) Water/gal Rinse Dishware: Cold rinsing: ¡ 1) 0:10 ¡ Cleaning all ¡ Pre-rinse ¡ 2) 0.050 types of dish- ¡ 3) 1.0 ware. Level of Soiling: ¡ Cold rinsing, in- termediate cleaning. -
Page 15: Favorite
Options en-us Tip: To reset the cycle, either use the Home Connect app or reset your appliance back to the factory settings. → "Overview of the basic set- tings", Page 28 Options 6 Options Here is an overview of the differ- Options ent options available on your dish- 5.2 Favorite washer. -
Page 16: Features
en-us Features Option 7.1 Upper rack ¡ Especially suit- Arrange cups, glasses, and small able for cleaning tableware items in the top rack. chopping boards or baby bottles. ¡ Continuous use of this option im- proves the hy- giene status. ¡ This will increase the run time and energy consump- tion. -
Page 17: Lower Rack
Features en-us Raise or lower the rack evenly Large plates up to a diameter of to the right level. 12 inches can be arranged in the lower rack as shown. Check that the rack is level on both sides. Release the levers. 7.3 Silverware Basket a The rack clicks into position. -
Page 18: Silverware Drawer
en-us Features 7.4 Silverware drawer 7.6 Flip tines Arrange silverware in the silver- Use the flip tines to position dish- ware drawer. ware securely, e.g. plates. Arrange silverware with the points You can fold the tines down to ar- and sharp edges down. range pans, bowls and glasses better. -
Page 19: Before Using For The First Time
Before using for the first time en-us Level Upper rack Lower rack 2 max. ø 9.5" 11" 3 max. ø 10.5" 10" Appliance height 32 inches with silverware drawer Level Upper rack Lower rack 1 max. ø 6" 12" → Page 17 2 max. -
Page 20: Setting The Amount Of Rinse Aid
en-us Detergent Add rinse aid up to the max 9.3 Switching the rinse mark. aid system off If you choose not to use rinse aid, you can turn the rinse aid system off. Tip: Rinse aid within a combina- tion detergent has limited effec- tiveness. -
Page 21: Incompatible Detergents
Detergent en-us agents are generally used to re- 10.2 Incompatible move colored stains, e.g. tea or detergents ketchup. Note: Follow the manufacturer's Do not use a detergent which is instructions for each detergent. not designated for dishwasher use or contains chlorine. Detergent Description Detergent Description Tabs... -
Page 22: Adding Detergent
en-us Dishware ¡ Use tablets with enhanced dry- Powder or liquid detergent will ing results. spread around the washing tank and dissolve there. Tablets will fall into the tablet 10.4 Adding Detergent collecting tray and dissolve in the right dosage. In order to en- To open the detergent dis- sure that tablets can dissolve penser, press the locking latch. -
Page 23: Dishware
Dishware en-us Cause Recommenda- 11.1 Damage to glass and tion dishware Highly caustic If you use alkaline or highly caustic Only put glasses and china in the highly acidic alkaline or dishwasher if they are labeled cleaning solu- highly acidic dishwasher-safe. Avoid damage tions, in partic- cleaning solu- to glass and dishware. -
Page 24: Removing Dishware
en-us Dishware Tips – Do not place small parts in ¡ Using the appliance allows you the collecting tray and do not to save energy and water com- block it with dishware so as pared to doing dishes by hand. not to obstruct the lid of the ¡... -
Page 25: Basic Operation
Basic Operation en-us Upper rack Upper rack Third rack Third rack Additional loading patterns for 8 place settings: 12 Basic Operation Basic Operation Lower rack Basic Operation 12.1 Protection against unintentional operation Your dishwasher has a built in feature to help prevent uninten- tional operation, e.g. -
Page 26: Switching On The Appliance
en-us Basic Operation After starting the appliance, the a The remaining run time of the door has to be closed within 4 cycle appears on the display. seconds, otherwise the operation will be paused. If this occurs, fol- 12.4 Setting options low the steps below to restart your dishwasher. -
Page 27: Activating The Button Lock
Basic Operation en-us ¡ You can only change a cycle in 12.10 Terminating the progress if you can cancel it wash cycle first. → "Terminating the wash cy- To end a cycle early or to switch cle", Page 27 from one that has already started, ¡... -
Page 28: Basic Settings
en-us Basic settings 13 Basic settings Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your Basic settings needs. 13.1 Overview of the basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Display Selection Description text Rinse aid disp. -
Page 29: Changing The Basic Settings
Home Connect® en-us Basic setting Display Selection Description text Remote Start rc0 - rc2 Activate or deactivate → "Remote Start ", Page 30 . The following settings are possible: ¡ With the setting "rc0", the option is perma- nently deactivated. ¡ With the setting "rc1", the option can be se- lected via the but-... -
Page 30: Home Connect
en-us Home Connect® your country. You can find infor- Setting up Home Connect® mation on this at: www.home-con- Requirements nect.com. ¡ The Home Connect® app is in- To be able to use Home Con- stalled on your mobile device. nect®, you must first set up the ¡ The appliance receives signals connection to the WLAN home from the WLAN home network network (Wi-Fi... -
Page 31: Remote Diagnostics
Home Connect® en-us nently activated, and you can start 14.5 Software update your appliance with a mobile de- vice at any time. You can use this function to up- date the software of your appli- Activating Remote Start ance, e.g. for optimization, trou- bleshooting or safety-relevant up- When you have selected "rc1"... -
Page 32: Cleaning And Maintenance
15.4 Machine Care Deposits, e.g. from food remnants www.bosch-home.com/us/shop- and limescale, can cause your ap- productlist/dishwashing/cleaning- pliance to malfunction. To avoid and-care these problems and reduce odors, we recommend cleaning your ap- www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/... - Page 33 Cleaning and maintenance en-us Phase Removal of Cleaner Placement Grease and Liquid machine care Appliance interior, limescale product or machine e.g. bottle hung in descaler in powder the silverware bas- form. ket or powder in the interior. Food remnants Machine cleaner Detergent dispenser and deposits To ensure optimal cleaning perfor-...
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Page 34: Filter System
en-us Cleaning and maintenance Pull the micro filter downward 15.5 Filter system and off. The filter system removes coarse soiling from the dishwashing cy- cle. Press the locking catches gether and take the coarse filter upward and out . Micro filter Fine filter Coarse filter Cleaning filters... -
Page 35: Cleaning The Spray Arms
Cleaning and maintenance en-us Insert the filter system into the Check the outlet nozzles on the appliance and turn the coarse spray arms for blockages under filter clockwise. running water and remove any foreign objects. Ensure that the arrow mark- ‒ Insert the lower spray arm. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
en-us Troubleshooting 16 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting You can eliminate minor issues on ing issues before contacting Cus- Troubleshooting your appliance yourself. Please tomer Service. This may avoid un- necessary repair costs. read the information on eliminat- Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:20-60 lights up al- Appliance has detected that the heating element ternately. - Page 37 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:32-00 lights up al- Clean the filter. ternately or indicator Reinsert the filter in the supply hose. for water supply Screw the water connection back on. lights up. Check the water connection for leaks. Restore the power supply. Switch the appliance on.
- Page 38 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:90-01 lights up al- Power voltage is too low. ternately. There is no problem with the appliance. Call an electrician. Have the power voltage and electrical installa- tion checked by an electrician. E:92-40 lights up al- Filters are soiled or blocked.
- Page 39 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Dishware is not dry. Position dishware at an angle where possible. ▶ The combined detergent used has a poor drying performance. Use rinse aid to improve drying performance. Use a different combined detergent with a bet- ter drying performance.
- Page 40 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Food remnants on Dishware was placed too close together or rack is dishware. overfilled. Arrange dishware with sufficient space in be- tween. The spray jets must reach the surfaces of the dishware. Avoid points of contact. Spray arm rotation of the lower spray arm is blocked.
- Page 41 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue in Lid of the detergent dispenser is blocked by items the appliance of dishware and will not open. Arrange dishware in the upper rack so the tab collecting tray is not obstructed by dishware. → ...
- Page 42 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Tea residue or lip- Dishwashing temperature is too low. stick marks on dish- Select a program with a higher dishwashing ▶ ware. temperature. Too little detergent is being used or is unsuitable. Use a suitable Detergent and follow the manu- ▶...
- Page 43 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting There are remov- Amount of rinse aid to be dispensed is set too able streaks on high. glasses, glassware Set the rinse aid system to a lower setting. ▶ with a metallic ap- → "Setting the amount of rinse aid", Page 20 pearance and silver- No rinse aid has been added.
- Page 44 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Excessive formation Rinse aid has been spilled. of foam occurs. Remove the rinse aid with a cloth. ▶ Detergent or machine care product used causes excessive foaming. Change the brand of detergent. ▶ Connection to home WLAN on router is not active.
- Page 45 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting All LEDs light up or Electronics have detected a fault. flash. Press the main switch button for approx. 4 sec- onds. → "Controls", Page 11 The appliance is reset and restarted. If the problem occurs again: Switch off the appliance. ‒...
- Page 46 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Appliance does not Check whether the power cord plug is properly start. inserted in the power outlet and on the rear of the appliance. Appliance door is not closed properly. Close the appliance door. ▶ Wash cycle starts You did not wait until the cycle ended.
- Page 47 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Noise level varies Arrange dishware so the spray arms do not ▶ strike dishware. With a small load the water jets directly strike against the tub. Distribute the dishware evenly. ▶ Load the appliance with more dishware. ▶...
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Page 48: Transportation, Storage And Disposal
en-us Transportation, storage and disposal 17.3 Transporting the 17 Transportation, Transportation, storage and disposal appliance storage and disposal To avoid damage to the appli- ance, empty it before transporting. Transportation, storage and disposal Note: Always transport the dish- 17.1 Removing the washer upright to prevent residual water getting into the machine's appliance controls and damaging the appli-... -
Page 49: Customer Service
(Z-Nr.) of your appliance. BSH will compensate cus- USA: tomers reasonable and verifi- 1-800-944-2904 able damages. www.bosch-home.com/us/owner- ¡ A condition of all warranty support/get-support claims is the appliance with www.bosch-home.com/us/shop AquaStop must have been in- stalled and connected correctly... -
Page 50: Technical Specifications
GmbH, Carl-Wery-Str. 34, 81739 Munich, Germany. The limited warranty provided by BSH Home Appliances (“Bosch“) The source code will be made in this Statement of Limited Prod- available to you on request. uct Warranty applies only to the... -
Page 51: How Long The Warranty Lasts
BSH will replace the up- effectuate warranty coverage, it is per or lower dish rack (exclud- the best way for Bosch to notify ing rack components), if the you in the unlikely event of a rack proves defective in materi- safety notice or product recall. -
Page 52: Repair/Replace As Your Exclusive Remedy
Bosch at its sole option. All would still be fully liable and re- replaced and/or repaired parts sponsible for any travel time or... -
Page 53: Warranty Exclusions
Bosch before service is per- going vessels). formed. ¡ Any party's willful misconduct, negligence, misuse, abuse, ac- In no event shall Bosch have any cidents, neglect, improper oper- liability or responsibility whatso- ation, failure to maintain, im- ever for damage to surrounding... -
Page 54: Obtaining Warranty Service
MEALS, REMODELLING EX- PENSES IN EXCESS OF DI- RECT DAMAGES WHICH ARE DEFINITIVELY CAUSED EXCLU- SIVELY BY BOSCH, OR OTHER- WISE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM- AGES, AND SOME STATES DO... - Page 56 • Discounts for filters, cleaners, accessories & parts • Easy access to manuals & appliance specifications • Easy access to part lists • Customized offer for the Bosch Appliance Service Plan (sent by mail after appliance registration) Register here: www.bosch-home.com/us/owner-support/mybosch Looking for help? You'll find it here.