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Page 1: ...Register your appliance and join the Bosch family of perks bosch home com us mybosch Dishwasher SGE53B56UC en us User manual ...

Page 2: ... 9 Water softening system 19 9 1 Overview of water hardness settings 19 9 2 Setting the water softening system 20 9 3 Special Dishwasher Salt 20 9 4 Switching off the water softening system 21 10 Rinse aid system 21 10 1 Rinse aid 21 10 2 Setting the amount of rinse aid 22 10 3 Switching the rinse aid system off 22 11 Detergent 22 11 1 The correct detergents 22 11 2 Incompatible detergents 23 11 3...

Page 3: ...spray arms 37 17 Troubleshooting 38 18 Transportation storage and disposal 49 18 1 Removing the appliance 49 18 2 Vacation and Storage 49 18 3 Transporting the appliance 49 18 4 Disposal of your old appliance 50 19 Customer Service 50 19 1 Model number E Nr production number FD and consecutive numbering Z Nr 50 19 2 AquaStop Pledge 50 20 Technical specifications 52 20 1 Information regarding Free ...

Page 4: ...occur as a result of non observance of this warning NOTICE This indicates that damage to the appliance or property may occur as a result of non compliance with this advisory Note This alerts you to important information and or tips 1 2 General information To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or serious injury observe the following This appliance is provided with installation instructions an...

Page 5: ...s or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety 1 5 Grounding instructions This appliance must be grounded to a metal permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conduc tors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on th...

Page 6: ...ks of the dishwasher WARNING Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more Hydrogen gas is explosive Before using a dishwasher that is connected to a hot water system that has been unused for two weeks or longer turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes This will release any accumula...

Page 7: ...r use on the detergent and rinse aid product labels Do not use harsh chemicals such as bleach based products to clean your dishwasher Some bleach based products can damage your dish washer and may present health hazards Always use caution when opening the door during or following a wash cycle as hot water or steam may escape Do not fully open the door until water noises have stopped and steam has ...

Page 8: ...l guardians to ensure the children are instructed in safe practices by qualified persons Remove the dishwasher door to the washing compartment when re moving an old dishwasher for service or discarding 1 8 State of California Proposition 65 Warnings This product may contain a chemical known to the State of California which can cause cancer or reproductive harm Therefore the packaging of your produ...

Page 9: ... the special salt to the dispenser for special salt immediately before the pro gram starts Detergent may damage the water softening system Only fill the dispenser of the water softening system with special dishwasher salt Environmental protection and energy saving 3 Environmental protection and energy saving Environmental protection and energy saving 3 1 Saving energy If you follow these instructi...

Page 10: ...liance 4 1 Appliance Here you can find an overview of the parts of your appliance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD number Page 50 You will need this data to contact Cus tomer service Page 50 2 Detergent dispenser Detergent is added to the detergent dispenser 3 Lower rack Lower rack Page 17 1 Depending on the appliance specifications ...

Page 11: ...ay where they can dissolve fully 7 Upper rack Upper rack Page 16 8 Cup shelf1 Cup shelf Page 18 9 Upper spray arm The upper spray arm washes the dish ware in the upper rack If the dishware has not been washed properly clean the spray arms Cleaning the spray arms Page 37 10 Filter system Filter system Page 36 11 Silverware basket Silverware basket 12 Dispenser for rinse aid Rinse aid is added to th...

Page 12: ...Page 21 5 WLAN display Home Connect Page 31 6 Water supply display Display for water supply 7 button If you press for approx 3 seconds you can open the basic settings 8 Start button Starting the wash cycle Page 28 9 Cycle buttons and options Cycles Options 10 Remote Start 11 Electronic delay time Setting the electronic delay time Page 28 12 Display The display shows information about the remaining...

Page 13: ...Familiarizing yourself with your appliance en us 13 13 Handle 1 Open the appliance door 1 Depending on the appliance specifications ...

Page 14: ...H 3 Water gal Heavy Dishware Washing pots and pans non fragile dishware and silverware Level of soiling Removing stub born burned or dried on food remnants con taining starch and protein Intensive Pre Rinse Cleaning 151 F 160 F Intermediate rinse Final rinse 162 F Drying 1 1 40 2 00 2 0 950 1 100 3 4 9 6 4 Auto Dishware Cleaning mixed dishware and silverware Level of soiling Removing com mon house...

Page 15: ...un cated testing per the definitions in the test procedure We recom mend that dish loads such as the one in the energy certification test have the rack position set in the highest position Recommended for daily regular or typical use to completely wash a full load of nor mally soiled dishes 5 2 Favorite With this function you can save a combination of a Cycle and an Option You can save the selecte...

Page 16: ...etter drying result the final rinse temperature is increased and the drying phase extended Especially suit able for drying plastic parts There is a slight increase in energy consumption and the run time is ex tended Option Use Sanitize To ensure a higher hygiene status for the ap pliance and dish ware the temper ature is increased and maintained for an extra long period Especially suit able for cl...

Page 17: ... right level Rack heights Page 19 Check that the rack is level on both sides 5 Slide the rack in 7 2 Lower rack Arrange pans and plates in the lower rack a Silverware basket 1 Large plates up to a diameter of 12 inches can be arranged in the lower rack as shown 7 3 Silverware Basket Arrange the silverware in the sil verware basket ensuring that the items are not nestled together and with the sharp...

Page 18: ...es Use the flip tines to position dish ware securely e g plates You can fold the tines down to ar range pans bowls and glasses better 1 Folding down the tines1 If you do not need the tines fold them down 1 Push the lever forward and fold down the tines 1 2 2 To use the tines again fold them back up a The tines click into position 7 6 Knife Shelf Use the shelf for knives or other long utensils 1 De...

Page 19: ...tem Page 20 5 Set the amount of rinse aid Page 22 6 Add detergent 7 Start the Program with the highest cleaning temperature without dishware To remove any marks from wa ter or other residues we rec ommend you operate the appli ance without dishware before using it for the first time Tip You can change these set tings and other Basic settings Page 30 at any time Water softening system 9 Water softe...

Page 20: ...The display shows 4 Press repeatedly until the right water hardness has been set The value H00 is set at the fac tory 5 To save the settings press for 3 seconds 9 3 Special Dishwasher Salt You can use special dishwasher salt to soften the water Adding dishwasher salt If the salt refill indicator lights up add special dishwasher salt to the dispenser for salt just before the cycle starts The amount...

Page 21: ...ombined detergents with salt replace ment substances can generally only be used up to a water hardness of 26 E without adding special salt The water hardness is 0 8 E You can omit special salt 1 Press 2 To open the basic settings press for 3 seconds a The display shows Hxx a The display shows 3 Press repeatedly until the display shows H00 4 To save the settings press for 3 seconds a The water soft...

Page 22: ...hing the rinse 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 You will generally get better results using a separate rinse aid 1 Press 2 To open the basic settings press for 3 seconds a The display shows Hxx a The display shows 3 Press repeatedly un til the display shows the value set ...

Page 23: ...iling 11 2 Incompatible detergents Do not use a detergent which is not designated for dishwasher use or contains chlorine Detergent Description Liquid hand soap Liquid hand soap can cause increased froth ing and dam age the appli ance Detergent con taining chlorine This may leave chlorine residue on dishware 11 3 Information on Detergent Follow the instructions on deter gents in everyday use Deter...

Page 24: ...t dispenser 1 5 to 1 75 Tbsp 20 ml 25 ml detergent is sufficient for normal soiling If dishware is only lightly soiled slightly less than the amount of detergent specified is usually sufficient 3 Close the lid of the detergent dispenser a The lid clicks into position a The detergent dispenser will open automatically at the opti mum time during the cycle Powder or liquid detergent will spread aroun...

Page 25: ...r if it is marked as suitable for dishwashers by the manufac turer Cause Recommenda tion Glass and dish ware is not suit able for dish washers Only put glasses and china in the dishwasher if it is marked as suitable for dishwashers by the manufac turer The chemical composition of the detergent causes dam age Use a deter gent marked as kind to dish ware by the manufacturer Highly caustic alkaline o...

Page 26: ...dishware To save resources do not pre rinse dishware under running water 2 Observe the following when ar ranging dishware Put heavily soiled dishware in the lower rack e g pans The more powerful spray jet ensures that the dishwashing result will be better To avoid damage to dish ware arrange it so it is sta ble and cannot tip over To avoid injury arrange sil verware with the points and sharp edges...

Page 27: ...ies for soiling and clean if necessary Cleaning and maintenance Page 34 12 4 Loading patterns Recommended loading patterns 12 place settings Lower rack Upper rack Third rack Additional loading patterns for 10 place settings Lower rack Upper rack Third rack ...

Page 28: ...o adjust the wash cycle to the soiling level of the dishware se lect a suitable cycle Press the right cycle button a The cycle is set and the cycle button flashes a The remaining run time of the cycle appears on the display 13 4 Setting options You can set options to complete the chosen cycle Note The available options de pend on which cycle is selected Press the button for the rele vant option a ...

Page 29: ... with a power failure 13 8 Deactivating the button lock Press for approx 3 sec onds 13 9 Interrupting the wash cycle 1 Press On Off The program is saved and the appliance switches off 2 Press On Off 3 Press to resume the wash cycle 13 10 Terminating the wash cycle To end a cycle early or to switch from one that has already started you will need to cancel it first Press for approx 4 seconds a All d...

Page 30: ...r06 Set the amount of rinse aid Setting the amount of rinse aid Page 22 Switch the rinse aid sys tem off with level r00 Intensive drying d00 1 d00 d01 The temperature is in creased during the final rinse which improves the drying result This may in crease the run time slightly Note Not suitable for del icate items of dishware Switch Intensive drying on d01 or off d00 Wi Fi Cn0 Cn0 Cn1 Switch the w...

Page 31: ...onfigured 1 Factory setting may vary according to model 14 2 Changing the basic settings 1 Press 2 To open the basic settings press for 3 seconds a The display shows Hxx a The display shows 3 Press repeatedly un til the display shows the re quired setting 4 Press repeatedly until the display shows the right value You can change one or more settings 5 To save the settings press for 3 seconds Home C...

Page 32: ...ce 2 Start the app and set up access for Home Connect The Home Connect app will guide you through the entire registration process Connecting appliance to the WLAN home network Wi Fi Requirements Home Connect app is in stalled on your mobile device Wi Fi is activated on the router The appliance receives signals from the WLAN home network Wi Fi at its installation loca tion 1 Scan the QR code using ...

Page 33: ...ce Sup port section of your local website www home connect com 15 5 Software update You can use this function to up date the software of your appli ance e g for optimization trou bleshooting or safety relevant up dates The Home Connect app informs you about available software up dates 15 6 Data Protection Please see the information on data protection The first time your appliance is registered on ...

Page 34: ...gularly wipe the door seals the front of the dishwasher and the control panel using a damp cloth and dishwashing liquid This ensures the parts of the appliance will remain clean and hygienic If the appliance is not going to be used for a while leave the door slightly ajar This will pre vent unpleas ant odors 16 4 Machine Care Deposits e g from food remnants and limescale can cause your ap pliance ...

Page 35: ...control panel or if advised to do so by the display Notes Run the Machine Care program without any dishes in the dish washer Only use machine care prod ucts and machine cleaners specially designed for dish washers Make sure that there are no aluminum items e g vent hood grease filters or aluminum pans in the interior of the appli ance If you have not run Machine Care after 3 wash cycles the indica...

Page 36: ...move the filter system Make sure that no foreign objects fall into the sump 1 2 3 Pull down the micro filter to re move 4 Press the locking catches to gether and lift the coarse filter out 1 2 5 Clean the filter elements under running water Carefully clean the rim of dirt between the coarse and fine fil ter 6 Reassemble the filter system Make sure that the locking catches on the coarse filter clic...

Page 37: ...ms Clean the spray arms regu larly 1 Unscrew the upper spray arm and pull down to remove 1 2 2 Pull up the lower spray arm to remove 3 Check the outlet nozzles on the spray arms for blockages under running water and remove any foreign objects 4 Insert the lower spray arm a The spray arm clicks into posi tion 5 Insert the upper spray arm and screw firmly in place ...

Page 38: ...1 00 lights up al ternately Water protection system is activated 1 Turn off the water faucet 2 Call customer service Page 50 E 34 00 lights up al ternately Water is continuously running into the appliance 1 Turn off the water faucet 2 Call customer service Page 50 E 32 00 lights up al ternately or indicator for water supply lights up Inlet hose is kinked Install the inlet hose without kinks Water ...

Page 39: ...astewater hose is blocked or kinked 1 Reposition the wastewater hose without kinks 2 Remove residues Siphon connection is still sealed Check the connection to the siphon and open if necessary Cover of wastewater pump is loose Secure the cover of the Wastewater pump Page 48 so it clicks into position E 61 02 lights up al ternately Wastewater pump is blocked Clean the wastewater pump Clean wastewate...

Page 40: ...0 and give the error code Dishware is not dry No rinse aid used or dosage set too low 1 Add Rinse aid Page 21 2 Set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed Setting the amount of rinse aid Page 22 Cycle or cycle option has no drying phase or dry ing phase is too short Select a wash cycle with drying Page 14 Some option buttons decrease the drying re sult Water collects in recesses of dishware or si...

Page 41: ...cycle Not an error Condensation drying creates water droplets in the tub This is normal Moisture in the air condenses on the inside walls of the appli ance runs off and is pumped out No action required Food remnants on dishware Dishware was placed too close together or rack is overfilled 1 Arrange dishware with sufficient space in be tween The spray jets must reach the surfaces of the dishware 2 A...

Page 42: ...ting tray is not obstructed by dishware Loading dishware Page 26 Items of dishware are blocking the dispenser lid 2 Do not place dishware or fragrance dispensers in the tab collecting tray The lid of the detergent dispenser is blocked by the tab and will not open Position the tab in the detergent dispenser crosswise not vertically Tabs are used in the quick or short cycle There is not enough time ...

Page 43: ...ardness range is set incorrectly or the wa ter hardness is greater than 62 E 8 9 mmol l Set the Water softening system to the water hardness or add special salt 3in1 organic eco detergent is not effective enough Set the Water softening system to the water hardness and use separate detergents name brand special salt rinse aid Too little detergent is being used Increase the amount of detergent used ...

Page 44: ...e appliance mainly at the bot tom The formation of films is due to ingredients of food remnants and tap water limescale soap like 1 Check the setting of the water softening sys tem 2 Add special salt 3 If you are using combined detergents tabs activate the water softening system Follow the information on detergents Plastic parts inside the appliance are discolored Plastic parts inside the applianc...

Page 45: ...e for dishwashers Use dishwasher proof glasses Glasses are usually only suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher i e long term wear or long term changes must be expected Avoid a lengthy steam phase standing time af ter wash cycle ends Use a program with a lower temperature Set the softening system to the water hard ness Use detergent with a glass protection compo nent Detergent residue is present in ...

Page 46: ...ening system is switched off Adjust water softening system Refill indicator for rinse aid lights up No rinse aid 1 Add Rinse aid Page 21 2 Set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed Setting the amount of rinse aid Page 22 Refill indicator for rinse aid does not light up Rinse aid system is switched off Set the amount of rinse aid Display flashes Appliance door is not closed properly Close the app...

Page 47: ...t closed properly Close the appliance door Power and or water supply has been interrupted 1 Check the power supply 2 Check the water supply Upper rack is pressing against inner door and preventing appliance door from being closed se curely Check whether the rear panel of the appliance is being pressed in by a power outlet or a hose holder that has not been removed Arrange the dishware so that no p...

Page 48: ...ing the wash cycle Position light items of dishware securely 17 1 Clean wastewater pump Large food remnants or foreign objects can block the wastewater pump As soon as the dishwash ing water no longer drains prop erly the wastewater pump must be cleaned CAUTION There may be some sharp debris such as glass fragments blocking the wastewater pump Use caution when removing parts for cleaning 1 Disconn...

Page 49: ...aving for vacation dur ing warmer weather besides turning off the main valve also turn off water supply at the nearest point to the dish washer During colder weather please follow the instructions for winterizing your unit below Winteriznig your unit If your dishwasher will be un used for an extended period of time in a location that experi ences freezing temperatures vacation home or through a va...

Page 50: ...ice you will need the model number E Nr the production number FD and the consecutive numbering Z Nr of your appli ance USA 1 800 944 2904 www bosch home com us owner support get support www bosch home com us shop CA 1 800 944 2904 www bosch home ca en service get support www bosch home ca en service cleaners and accessories For assistance with connecting to Home Connect you can also view instructi...

Page 51: ...AquaStop must have been in stalled and connected correctly in accordance with all instruc tions this also includes a prop erly installed AquaStop exten sion genuine accessories The warranty does not cover defective feed lines or fittings leading to the AquaStop con nection at the tap ...

Page 52: ...check additional doc uments Alternatively you can send a request to ossre quest bshg com or to BSH Hausgeräte GmbH GmbH Carl Wery Str 34 D 81739 München Germany The source code will be made available to you on request To file a request please email to ossrequest bshg com or send a written request to BSH Haus geräte GmbH Carl Wery Str 34 D 81739 München Germany Reference OSSREQUEST The cost of perf...

Page 53: ...or new con struction This cosmetic warranty excludes slight color variations due to inherent differences in painted and porcelain parts as well as differences caused by kitchen lighting product location or other similar factors This cos metic warranty specifically ex cludes any display floor As Is or B stock appliances 21 3 Extended Warranty BSH also provides these addi tional limited warranties 5...

Page 54: ...e foregoing BSH will not incur any liability or have re sponsibility for the Product if it is located in a remote area more than 100 miles from an authorized service provider or is reasonably inaccessible hazardous threaten ing or treacherous locale sur roundings or environment in any such event if you request BSH would still pay for labor and parts and ship the parts to the nearest authorized ser...

Page 55: ...d the Product Also excluded from this warranty are Products on which the serial numbers have been altered de faced or removed service visits to teach you how to use the Prod uct or visits where there is noth ing wrong with the Product cor rection of installation problems you are solely responsible for any structure and setting for the Prod uct including all electrical plumb ing or other connecting...

Page 56: ...ANTY GIVES YOU SPE CIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE No attempt to alter modify or amend this warranty shall be ef fective unless authorized in writing by an officer of BSH 21 7 Obtaining Warranty Service To obtain warranty service for your product you should contact BSH Customer Support at 1 800 944 2904 to schedule a re pair ...

Page 57: ... Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Operation in the band 5150 5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel mobile satellite systems Le...

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