Bosch SHE9PT55UC, Operating Instructions Manual

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Odor
Note: Water
testing is done
in the factory.
Occasionally
water may still
appear in the
dishwasher at
purchase
which may cre-
ate an odor.
1. Food debris is present at the bottom of the dish-
washer
2. Food particles are present near the door seal
3. Dishes left in unit too long before running a cycle
4. Residual water is present at the bottom of the
dishwasher
5. Drain hose is obstructed 1. Remove the filters and clean according to the
“care and maintenance” section of the manual
2. Refer to “care and maintenance” section of the
manual
3. Run a Rinse and Hold cycle if you do not intend
to immediately wash the dishes
4. Ensure the unit has completely drained from
the last cycle
5. Remove any obstructions from the drain hose
by calling qualified personnel.
Note: If odor still persists, run the Normal/Regular
cycle until it flushes and interrupt the cycle and
place an 8oz. cup of distilled white vinegar solu-
tion on the upper rack and then finish the cycle.
Dishwasher
not filling with
water 1. Restriction in the water supply system
2. Previous wash cycle was not completed
3. Delay start is active 1. Ensure that the water supply valve (typically
located under kitchen sink) is open and check
that the water supply line has no kinks or clogs
2. Refer to the “operating the dishwasher” sec-
tion of the manual.
3. Cancel the delay start or wait until delay start
time completes
Water leaks 1. Suds
2. Door seal could be pulled away from track
3. Condensation vent is blocked
4. Improper installation 1. Wrong type of detergent results in suds and leaks
- use only dishwasher detergents. If suds still per-
sist, add one tablespoon of vegetable oil at the bot-
tom of the dishwasher and run the desired cycle.
2. Ensure the door seal is in the track
3. Ensure that condensation vent is not blocked
4. Have proper installation verified by qualified person-
nel (water supply, drain system, leveling, plumbing)
Tub stains 1. Stains on the dishwasher interior are due to
water hardness
2. Silverware in contact with tub 1. Concentrated lemon juice can reduce the build
up of hard water stains. Run a Regular cycle until
it flushes and interrupt the cycle and then place
an 8oz. cup of the concentrated lemon solution
on the upper rack and finish the cycle. this can be
done periodically to avoid build up.
2. Ensure that silverware does not make contact
with the tub while running a cycle.
Streaks on
glassware or
residue on the
dishes 1. Incorrect rinse agent setting 1. Depending on the hardness of water, adjust the
rinse agent dispenser. Refer to “Adding detergent
and rinse agent” section in the manual
Fascia panel
discolored or
marked 1. Abrasive cleaner used 1. Use mild detergents with soft damp cloth
Noise during
wash cycle 1. Dishes may not be arranged properly 1. Water circulation sound is normal, but if you sus-
pect items are banging into each other or into the
spray arms, refer to the “loading the dishwasher”
section of the manual for optimal arrangement.
Detergent dis-
penser cover
will not shut 1. Improper operation of detergent cover
2. Previous cycle has not been finished or rest or
cycle or interrupted 1. Refer to “Adding detergent and rinse agent”
section of the manual for instructions on opening
and closing the dispenser
2. Refer to the “operating the dishwasher” sec-
tion of the manual
Unable to
select desired
cycle 1. Previous cycle has not finished 1. Refer to the “Operating the Dishwasher” sec-
tion of the manual
Problem Cause Action