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Troubleshooting

Information on display panel

Fault

Cause

troubleshooting

Special salt refill indicator
lights up.

Insufficient special salt.

▶

Add Special salt

→

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Sensor does not detect spe-
cial salt tablets.

▶

Do not use special salt tablets.

Refill indicator for special
salt does not light up.

Water softening system is
switched off.

▶

Setting the water softening system

Refill indicator for rinse aid
lights up.

Insufficient rinse aid.

Add Rinse aid

→

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Set the amount of rinse aid to be
dispensed.

→

"Setting the amount of rinse aid",

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Refill indicator for rinse aid
does not light up.

Rinse aid system is switched
off.

▶

Set the amount of rinse aid to be
dispensed.

Display flashes.

Appliance door is not closed
properly.

▶

Close the appliance door.

‒

Arrange the tableware so
that no parts project beyond
the basket and prevent the
appliance door from closing
properly.

Malfunctions

Fault

Cause

troubleshooting

Water is left in the appliance
at the end of the pro-
gramme.

Filter system or area under
the filters is blocked.

Clean the Filters

→

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Clean the Wastewater pump

→

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Programme has not yet
ended.

▶

Wait until the programme ends or
cancel the programme with

Reset

▶

→

"Terminate programme",

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Appliance cannot be
switched on or operated.

Software update is taking
place.

▶

Wait until the software update has
finished.

Appliance functions have
failed.

Pull out the mains plug or switch off
the fuse.

Wait at least 2 minutes.

Connect the appliance to the power
supply.

Switch the appliance on.

Appliance does not start.

The mains fuse has tripped.

▶

Check the relevant fuse.

Summary of Contents for Slimline SPS4HMW53G

Page 1: ...Register your new device on MyBosch now and get free benefits bosch home com welcome Dishwasher SPS4HMW53G en User manual ...

Page 2: ... drawer 21 Etagere 21 Folding prongs 21 Baking sheet spray head 22 Basket heights 22 Before using for the first time 23 Performing the initial configura tion 23 Water softening system 23 Overview of water hardness set tings 23 Setting the water softening sys tem 24 Special salt 24 Switching off the water softening system 25 Regeneration of the water softening system 25 Rinse aid system 26 Rinse ai...

Page 3: ...38 Machine Care 38 Filter system 39 Cleaning spray arms 40 Troubleshooting 42 Error code Fault display Sig nal 42 Washing results 44 Home Connect problem 50 Information on display panel 51 Malfunctions 51 Mechanical damage 52 Noise 53 Clean wastewater pump 54 Transportation storage and disposal 54 Removing the appliance 54 Protect appliance from frost 54 Transporting the appliance 55 Disposing of ...

Page 4: ...it has been damaged in transit Intended use Read the information on intended use to ensure that you use the appliance correctly and safely Only use this appliance As specified in this instruction manual For cleaning household tableware In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en vironment Up to an altitude of max 4000 m above sea level Restriction on user group Avoid risks to chi...

Page 5: ...with alternating current only via a properly installed socket with earthing The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical installation must be properly installed Never equip the appliance with an external switching device e g a timer or remote control When the appliance is installed the mains plug of the power cord must be freely accessible If free access is not possible an all pole i...

Page 6: ...G Risk of explosion Adding solvents to the interior of the appliance may cause ex plosions Never add solvents to the interior of the appliance Highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents in con junction with aluminium parts in the interior of the appliance may cause explosions Never use highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents in particular commercial or industrial pro...

Page 7: ...electric shock An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity Do not use steam or high pressure cleaners to clean the appliance If the insulation of the power cord is damaged this is danger ous Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appli ance parts or heat sources Never let the power ...

Page 8: ...nection cable which is available from the manufacturer or his Customer Service Risk to children Follow the safety instructions if there are children in your home WARNING Risk of suffocation Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate Keep packaging material away from children Do not let children play with packaging material Children may breathe in...

Page 9: ...om detergent and rinse aid products Keep children away from the appliance when open The wa ter in the interior of the dishwasher is not drinking water It may contain residues of detergents and rinse aid WARNING Risk of injury Children may get their fingers caught in the slots of the tablet collecting tray and injure themselves Keep children away from the appliance when open WARNING Risk of suffoca...

Page 10: ...her near heat sources e g radiat ors heat storage tanks ovens or other appliances that gener ate heat Modified or damaged water hoses may result in material damage and damage to the appliance Never kink crush modify or cut through water hoses Only use the water hoses sup plied with the appliance or genu ine spare hoses Never re use water hoses that have been used before If the water pressure is to...

Page 11: ...and environmentally friendly Programmes Page 17 AquaSensor The AquaSensor is an optical meas uring device light barrier which measures the turbidity of the rinsing water You can save water with the AquaSensor Use of the AquaSensor depends on the programme If the soiling level is high the rinsing water is drained off and replaced with fresh water If the soiling level is lower the rinsing wa ter is ...

Page 12: ...e 12 7 Install the drinking water connec tion Page 12 8 Connect the appliance to the power supply Drainage connection Connect your appliance to drainage connection so dirty water is dis charged via the wash cycle Installing the drainage connection 1 Consult the installation instructions supplied for the steps required here 2 Connect the wastewater hose to the outlet connection of the siphon using ...

Page 13: ...alternat ing current only in the range of 220 240 V and 50 Hz or 60 Hz Please note that the water safety system is only functional if there is a power supply 1 Insert the non heating appliance plug of the power cable into the appliance 2 Insert the mains plug of the appli ance into a nearby socket The connection data for the appli ance can be found on the rating plate 3 Check that the mains plug i...

Page 14: ...amiliarise yourself with the parts of your appliance Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD number Page 56 The data you need for Customer Service Page 55 2 Detergent dispenser Detergent Page 27 is added to the detergent dis penser ...

Page 15: ...21 9 Cutlery shelf Cutlery shelf Page 21 10 Upper spray arms The upper spray arms wash the tableware in the top basket If the tableware has not been washed properly clean the spray arms Cleaning spray arms Page 40 11 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the tableware in the bot tom basket If the tableware has not been washed properly clean the spray arms Cleaning spray arms Page 40 12 Dispen...

Page 16: ...upply display Display for water supply lights up 7 button If you press for approx 3 seconds you can open the basic settings 8 Start button Starting the programme Page 32 9 Programme buttons and additional functions Programmes Page 17 Additional functions Page 19 10 Remote start button Remote start Page 36 11 Timer programming Setting timer programming Page 32 12 Display The display shows informati...

Page 17: ...actors such as water temperat ure or pipe pressure may result in deviations Programme Use Programme sequence Additional func tions Intensive 70 Tableware Washing pots and pans non fragile tableware and cutlery Level of soiling Removing stubborn burned or dried on food remnants containing starch and protein Intensive Pre Rinse Cleaning 70 C Intermediate rinse Final rinse 69 C Drying All Additional ...

Page 18: ...ion for test institutes Test institutes are provided with in formation for comparability tests e g according to EN60436 These are the conditions for conduct ing the tests however they are not the results or consumption values E mail enquiries to dishwasher test appliances com The product number E Nr and the production number FD are required here They can be found on the rat ing plate on the applia...

Page 19: ...fect The run time is shortened by 15 to 75 depending on the rinse programme Energy and water con sumption are increased Additional func tion Use IntensiveZone Switch on with mixed loads containing table ware with different soil ing levels e g place very soiled pots and pans in the bottom bas ket and normally soiled tableware in the upper basket The spray pressure in the bottom basket is in creased...

Page 20: ...asket 2 To prevent the basket from sud denly dropping down hold the side of the basket by the top edge 3 Press in the levers on the right and left on the outside of the basket The basket can then slip down slightly 4 Raise or lower the basket evenly to the right level Basket heights Page 22 Check that the basket is level on both sides 5 Slide the basket back in Bottom basket Arrange pans and plate...

Page 21: ...d glasses or for large items of cutlery e g wooden spoons or serving cutlery If you do not need the cutlery shelf you can fold it up Folding prongs Use the folding prongs to position tableware securely e g plates You can fold the prongs down to po sition pans bowls and glasses better 1 Folding down prongs1 If you do not need the prongs fold them down 1 Depending on the appliance specifications ...

Page 22: ...pray head Inserting baking sheet spray head Use the baking sheet spray head in stead of the top basket to clean large trays grilles and plates 1 Remove top basket 2 Insert the baking sheet spray head in the holder and turn to the right a The baking sheet spray head clicks into position Removing baking sheet spray head If you no longer require the baking sheet spray head remove it from the applianc...

Page 23: ...unt of rinse aid to be dispensed Page 26 Tip You can change these settings and other Basic settings Page 34 at any time Water softening system Water softening system Hard water leaves limescale on the tableware as well as the washing tank and parts of the appliance may become blocked To ensure good dishwashing results you can treat the water with special salt and the water softening system To avoi...

Page 24: ... You can use special salt to soften water Adding special salt If the special salt refill indicator lights up add special salt to the dispenser for special salt just before the pro gramme starts The amount of spe cial salt required depends on the wa ter hardness the higher the water hardness the greater the amount of special salt required ATTENTION Detergent may damage the water softening system On...

Page 25: ...til the dis play shows H00 4 To save the settings press for 3 seconds a The water softening system is switched off and the salt refill indic ator is deactivated Regeneration of the water softening system In order to obtain fault free function of the water softening system the appli ance performs regeneration of the water softening system at regular in tervals Regeneration of the water softening sy...

Page 26: ...mount of rinse aid If there are streaks or water marks on tableware change the amount of 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 until the display shows the value set at the factory r04 4 Press repeatedly until the right amount of rinse aid has been set A low setting adds less rinse aid during the wash cycle ...

Page 27: ...e Follow the manufacturer s in structions for each detergent Detergent Description Tabs Tabs are suitable for all cleaning functions and do not need to be measured out With shorter Programmes Page 17 tabs some times do not dissolve en tirely and leave residues of detergent This may impair the cleaning effect Powder deter gent Powder detergent is re commended for shorter Programmes Page 17 The dosa...

Page 28: ...on Hand washing up liquid Hand washing up liquid can cause increased froth ing and damage the appli ance Detergent Description Detergent con taining chlorine Chlorine residue on table ware may present a risk to health Information on detergents Follow the instructions on detergents in everyday use Detergents marked as organic or ecological environmentally friendly generally contain lower levels of ...

Page 29: ...ht dosage In order to ensure that tablets can dissolve evenly do not place any other objects in the tablet collecting tray Tip If you use powder detergent and select a program with pre rinse you can also add a little detergent to the interior door of the appliance Tableware Tableware Only clean tableware that is suitable for dishwashers Note Decorated glassware and parts made of aluminium or silve...

Page 30: ...ance and tableware Tips Using the appliance allows you to save energy and water compared to washing up by hand See our website for examples of how to load your appliance effi ciently free of charge To save energy and water load the machine with the number of place settings specified Technical specifications Page 56 For better washing and drying res ults position items with curves or recesses at an...

Page 31: ...normally soiled tableware It is the most effi cient programme for the combina tion of energy water consumption for this type of tableware and evid ences conformity with the EU Eco design Directive If you do not perform any actions on the appliance for 10 minutes the appliance will automatically switch off Setting a programme To adjust the wash cycle to the soil ing level of the tableware select a ...

Page 32: ...ents the appli ance from being operated accident ally or incorrectly while running Press for approx 3 seconds a The button lock is activated and will be automatically deactivated at the end of the programme a When the appliance is operated flashes on the display a The button lock remains activated with a power failure Deactivate button lock Press for approx 3 seconds Interrupting programme Note Wh...

Page 33: ...pping water turn the water tap off tight not applicable to appliances with Aqua Stop Tip If you press during the wash cycle the programme currently run ning will be interrupted When you switch the appliance back on the programme continues automatically ...

Page 34: ...tem off with level r00 Intensive drying d00 1 d00 d01 The temperature is increased during the final rinse which improves the drying result This may increase the run time slightly Note Not suitable for delicate items of tableware Switch Extra Dry on d01 or off d00 Hot water A00 1 A00 A01 Set cold water or hot water connec tion Only set the appliance to hot water if this can be prepared with little ...

Page 35: ... seconds Home Connect Home Connect This appliance is network capable Connect your appliance to a mobile device to control its functions via the Home Connect app The Home Connect services are not available in every country The avail ability of the Home Connect function depends on the availability of Home Connect services in your coun try You can find information about this at www home connect com T...

Page 36: ...nect set tings in the basic settings for your ap pliance Which settings the display shows will depend on whether Home Connect has been set up and whether the appliance is connected to your home network Remote start You can use the Home Connect app to start the appliance with your mo bile device Tip If you select remote start Page 34 rc2 with the basic set ting the remote start function will be per...

Page 37: ...onsisting of appliance codes as well as the MAC address of the Wi Fi communication module in stalled Security certificate of the Wi Fi communication module to ensure a secure data connection The current software and hardware version of your appliance Status of any previous reset to factory settings This initial registration prepares the Home Connect functions for use and is only required when you ...

Page 38: ...c If the appliance is not going to be used for a while leave the door slightly ajar This will prevent un pleasant odours Machine Care Deposits e g from remnants of food and limescale can cause your appli ance to malfunction To avoid such faults and reduce odours we recom mend cleaning your appliance at reg ular intervals Machine Care combined with ma chine care products and machine cleaners is the...

Page 39: ...hine Care will go out automatically For optimum cleaning perform ance ensure the correct place ment of cleaners Follow the safety instructions given on the packagings of the machine care products and machine clean ers 1 Remove any coarse soiling in the interior with a damp cloth 2 Clean the filters 3 Place the machine care product in the appliance interior Only use machine care products specially ...

Page 40: ...es on the coarse filter click into posi tion 7 Insert the filter system into the ap pliance and turn the coarse filter clockwise Make sure that the arrow markings match up Cleaning spray arms Limescale and soiling in the dish washing water may block the nozzles and bearings on the spray arms Clean the spray arms regularly 1 Unscrew the upper spray arms and pull down to remove 1 2 2 Pull up the low...

Page 41: ...Cleaning and servicing en 41 4 Insert the lower spray arm a The spray arm clicks into position 5 Insert the upper spray arms and screw firmly in place ...

Page 42: ...e 2 Operate the appliance with the Wa ter softening system E 30 00 will light up altern ately Water protection system is activated 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Call Customer Service Page 55 E 31 00 will light up altern ately Water protection system is activated 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Call Customer Service Page 55 E 34 00 will light up altern ately Water is continuously run ning into the applianc...

Page 43: ...ter 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 the wastewater pump is loose Secure the cover of the Wastewater pump Page 54 so it clicks into position E 61 02 will light up altern ately Wastewater pump is blocked Clean the wastewater pump Clean wastewa...

Page 44: ...the er ror code Washing results Fault Cause troubleshooting Tableware is not dry No rinse aid used or dosage set too low 1 Add Rinse aid Page 26 2 Set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed Setting the amount of rinse aid Page 26 Programme or programme option has no drying phase or the drying phase is too brief Select a programme with drying e g intensive strong or ECO pro gramme Page 17 Some opt...

Page 45: ...n the cutlery con tact points 1 Arrange cutlery individually where possible Page 30 2 Avoid points of contact Appliance interior still wet after wash cycle Not a fault The condensa tion drying principle causes water droplets in the tub they are indeed desirable here The moisture in the air condenses on the inside walls runs off and is pumped out No action required Remnants of food on table ware Ta...

Page 46: ...ergent residue in the ap pliance Lid of the detergent dis penser is blocked by items of tableware parts and will not open 1 Arrange tableware in the top basket tableware so the tab collecting tray is not obstructed by tableware Arrange tableware Page 30 Items of tableware are blocking the dispenser lid 2 Do not place tableware or fra grance dispensers in the tablet col lecting tray The lid of the ...

Page 47: ...l salt dispenser is not screwed tight Screw the special salt dispenser tight Stubborn white coatings are present on tableware inside the appliance or the door Detergent substances are deposited there These coat ings cannot generally be re moved with chemicals Change your detergent Page 27 Clean the appliance mechanically The hardness range is set in correctly or the water hard ness is greater than...

Page 48: ...th The formation of films is due to metal components on sil ver or aluminium tableware Clean the appliance You can remove deposits with Mechanical cleaning Page 38 or a machine cleaning product It may not always be possible to com pletely remove deposits but they are harmless to health Coloured deposits yellow orange brown that are easy to remove are present inside the appliance mainly at the bott...

Page 49: ...et tableware so the tab collecting tray is not obstructed by tableware Arrange tableware Page 30 Items of tableware are blocking the dispenser lid 2 Do not place tableware or fra grance dispensers in the tablet col lecting tray Tableware has been pre cleaned too intensely The sensors chose a weaker pro gramme Stubborn soiling cannot be entirely removed Only remove large remnants of food and do not...

Page 50: ...ent to a detergent dispenser when dry Excessive formation of foam occurs Hand washing up liquid is present in dispenser for rinse aid Immediately add rinse aid to the dispenser Adding rinse aid Page 26 Rinse aid has been spilled Remove the rinse aid with a cloth Detergent or appliance care product used causes excess ive foaming Change the brand of detergent Home Connect problem Fault Cause trouble...

Page 51: ...Appliance door is not closed properly Close the appliance door Arrange the tableware so that no parts project beyond the basket and prevent the appliance door from closing properly Malfunctions Fault Cause troubleshooting Water is left in the appliance at the end of the pro gramme Filter system or area under the filters is blocked 1 Clean the Filters Page 39 2 Clean the Wastewater pump Page 54 Pro...

Page 52: ... against inner door and pre venting appliance door from being closed securely Check whether the rear panel of the appliance is being pressed in by a socket or hose holder that has not been removed Arrange the tableware so that no parts project beyond the basket and prevent the appliance door from closing properly Mechanical damage Fault Cause troubleshooting Appliance door cannot be closed Door lo...

Page 53: ...only be remedied in the do mestic installation Knocking or rattling noise Spray arm is striking table ware Arrange tableware so that the spray arms do not strike tableware With a small load the water jets directly strike against the tub Distribute the tableware evenly Load the appliance with more table ware Light items of tableware move about during the wash cycle Position light items of tableware...

Page 54: ...oreign bodies in the area of the impeller 8 Insert the pump cover and press down 1 2 a The pump cover clicks into posi tion 9 Install the filter system 10 Insert the top and bottom basket Transportation storage and disposal Transportation storage and disposal You can find out here how to prepare your appliance for transportation and storage You will also find out how to dispose of old appliances R...

Page 55: ...ower cord 3 Dispose of the appliance in an en vironmentally friendly manner This appliance is labelled in ac cordance with European Direct ive 2012 19 EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE The guideline determines the framework for the return and re cycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU Customer Service Customer ...

Page 56: ...number E Nr the production number FD and the consecutive numbering Z Nr on the appliance s rating plate The rating plate is located inside the appliance door Make a note of your appliance s de tails and the Customer Service tele phone number to find them again quickly Technical specifications Technical specifications Facts and figures for your appliance can be found here Weight Max 45 kg Voltage 2...

Page 57: ...pliance You can also access the applicable li cence information via your Home Connect App Settings Information Legal You can download the li cence information on the brand product website search for your ap pliance model on the product web site and check additional docu ments Alternatively you can send a request to ossrequest bshg com or to BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl Wery Str 34 D 81739 München Germ...

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