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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot-
ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces-
sary costs.

WARNING

Risk of electric shock!

Incorrect repairs are dangerous.

Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist
staff.

Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.

If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with a
special connection cable, which is available from the manufacturer or his
Customer Service.

Error code / Fault display / Signal

Fault

Cause

Troubleshooting

E:20-60 lights up alternately. Appliance has detected cal-

cified heating element.

1.

Descale the appliance.

2.

Operate the appliance with the wa-
ter softening system.

1

E:30-00 will light up altern-
ately.

Water protection system is
activated.

1.

Turn off the water tap.

2.

Call "Customer Service"

→ 

Page 54

.

E:31-00 will light up altern-
ately.

Water protection system is
activated.

1.

Turn off the water tap.

2.

Call "Customer Service"

→ 

Page 54

.

E:34-00 will light up altern-
ately.

Water is continuously run-
ning into the appliance.

1.

Turn off the water tap.

2.

Call "Customer Service"

→ 

Page 54

.

E:32-00 will light up altern-
ately or indicator for water
supply lights up.

Supply hose is kinked.

Install the supply hose without
kinks.

Water tap is turned off.

Turn on the water tap.

Water tap is jammed or
furred up.

Turn on the water tap.
The flow rate must be at least 10 l/
min when the water supply is open.

The filters in the water con-
nection of the supply or
AquaStop hose are blocked.

1.

Switch off the appliance.

2.

Pull out the mains plug.

3.

Turn off the water tap.

1

Depending on the appliance specifications

Summary of Contents for SMI4HAS00X

Page 1: ...Register your new device on MyBosch now and get free benefits bosch home com welcome Dishwasher SMI4HAS00X en User manual ...

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

Page 3: ... 40 Error code Fault display Sig nal 40 Washing results 42 Home Connect problem 48 Information on display panel 49 Malfunctions 49 Mechanical damage 51 Noise 51 Clean wastewater pump 52 Transportation storage and disposal 52 Removing the appliance 52 Protect appliance from frost 53 Transporting the appliance 53 Disposing of old appliance 53 Customer Service 54 Product number E Nr produc tion numbe...

Page 4: ...inadequate experience and or knowledge provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers Do not let children play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by chil dren unless they are being supervised Keep children under the age of 8 years away from the appliance and power cable Witho...

Page 5: ...liance to a power supply 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 n...

Page 6: ...vailable from Customer Service or specialist outlets WARNING Risk of tipping Improper installation may cause the appliance to tip up Only install built under or integrable appliances under a continuous worktop that is securely connected to adjacent cabinets Safe use WARNING Risk of serious harm to health Failure to comply with safety instructions and directions for use on packagings of detergent a...

Page 7: ...d utensils with sharp points can cause injuries Arrange knives and utensils with sharp points in the cutlery basket with the points downwards on the knife shelf or in the cutlery drawer WARNING Risk of scalding If you open the appliance door while the programme is run ning hot water may splash out of the appliance Open the appliance door carefully if the programme is still running WARNING Risk of ...

Page 8: ...d only be carried out by trained specialist staff Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance If the power cord of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced with a special connection cable which is available from the manufacturer or his Customer Service Risk to children WARNING Risk of suffocation Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it an...

Page 9: ...door and cabinet doors underneath Keep an eye on children when opening and closing the ap pliance door WARNING Risk of chemical burns Rinse aid and detergent may cause chemical burns to the mouth throat and eyes Keep children away from 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 r...

Page 10: ...l 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 too high or too low the appliance may not be able to operate properly Make sure that the water pres sure in the water supply system is min 50 kPa 0 5 bar and...

Page 11: ...n connect the appliance to the power and water supply correctly Observe the spe cified criteria and the installation in structions Scope of supply After unpacking all parts check for any damage in transit and complete ness of the delivery If you have any complaints contact the dealer who sold you the appli ance or our Customer Service Note The appliance has been tested at the factory to check it i...

Page 12: ... 3 When doing so check that the wastewater hose is not kinked crushed or twisted 4 Also check that there is no cover in the drainage system preventing the wastewater from being dis charged Drinking water connection Connect your appliance to a drinking water connection Installing the drinking water connection Note If you are replacing the appliance you must use a new water supply hose 1 Consult the...

Page 13: ...Installation and connection en 13 The connection data for the appli ance can be found on the rating plate 3 Check that the mains plug is inser ted properly ...

Page 14: ... with your appliance Familiarising yourself with 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 54 The data you need for Customer Service Page 54 1 Depending on the appliance specifications ...

Page 15: ...detergent dispenser into the tablet collecting tray where they can fully dissolve 7 Top basket Top basket Page 19 8 Cutlery shelf1 Cutlery shelf Page 20 9 Upper spray arm The upper spray arm washes the tableware in the top basket If the tableware has not been washed properly clean the spray arms Cleaning spray arms Page 38 10 Filter system Filter system Page 37 11 Cutlery basket Cutlery basket Pag...

Page 16: ...ome Connect Page 34 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 programme Page 31 9 Programme buttons and additional functions Programmes Page 17 Additional functions Page 18 10 Remote Start Remote Start Page 35 11 Timer programming Setting timer programming Page 31 12 Display The display sho...

Page 17: ...g factors 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 Dry All Additional ...

Page 18: ... 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 appliance door Additional functions Additional fu...

Page 19: ...f 1 You can adjust the height of the top basket to make room for larger items of tableware Adjusting top basket with side levers To wash large items of tableware in the baskets adjust the shelf position of the top basket 1 Pull out the top basket 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 outsi...

Page 20: ... as shown Cutlery basket Arrange cutlery in the cutlery basket always without sorting it and with the sharp points downwards Etagere Use the cutlery shelf and space un derneath for small cups and glasses or for large items of cutlery e g cooking spoons or serving cutlery If you do not need the cutlery shelf you can fold it up 1 Depending on the appliance specifications ...

Page 21: ...osi tion Knife shelf Use the shelf for knives and long items of cutlery Baking sheet spray head Use the baking sheet spray head to clean large items of tableware e g trays grilles and plates Arrange max 2 baking sheets and 2 grilles as shown to ensure that the spray jet can reach all parts Note Check that the appliance is al ways operated with the top basket or the baking sheet spray head Insertin...

Page 22: ... 20 2 max ø 24 5 cm 27 5 cm 3 max ø 27 cm 25 cm Before using for the first time Before using for the first time Before using for the first time Performing the initial config uration On initial start up or after a reset to the factory settings you will need to make settings Tip Connect your appliance to a mo bile device You can conveniently change all settings via the Home Connect app Home Connect ...

Page 23: ...n be selected here You can find out how hard your water is from your local water company or by using a water hardness tester Water hardness E Hardness range mmol l Setting value 0 8 Soft 0 1 1 H00 9 10 Soft 1 2 1 4 H01 11 12 Medium 1 5 1 8 H02 13 15 Medium 1 9 2 1 H03 16 20 Medium 2 2 2 9 H04 21 26 Hard 3 0 3 7 H05 27 38 Hard 3 8 5 4 H06 39 62 Hard 5 5 8 9 H07 Note Set the water hardness determ in...

Page 24: ...ser for special salt immediately before the pro gramme starts 1 Unscrew the lid of the dispenser for special salt and remove 2 On initial start up Fill the dispenser right up with water 3 Note Only use special salt for dishwashers Do not use salt tablets Do not use table salt Add the special salt to the dis penser a Funnel 1 Fill the dispenser right up with spe cial salt The water in the dis pense...

Page 25: ...or optimum drying results use rinse aid Only use rinse aid for domestic dish washers Adding rinse aid If the rinse aid refill indicator lights up top up with rinse aid Only use rinse aid for domestic dishwashers 1 Press the catch on the lid of the dispenser for rinse aid and lift 1 2 2 Add rinse aid up to the max mark max 3 If rinse aid spills out remove it from the tub Spilled rinse aid can cause...

Page 26: ...stem is switched off and the rinse aid refill indicator is deactivated Detergent Detergent Detergent Suitable detergents Only use detergents that are suitable for dishwashers Both separate and combined detergents are suitable For optimum washing and drying res ults use separate detergent adding Special salt Page 24 and Rinse aid Page 25 separately Modern powerful detergents mainly use a low alkali...

Page 27: ... up to a water hardness of 26 E With a water hardness above 26 E you will need to add special salt and rinse aid For the best washing and drying results we recommend using special salt and rinse aid from a water hardness of 17 E If you are using combined detergent the wash ing programme is adjusted automat ically to ensure the best possible washing and drying result Unsuitable detergents Do not us...

Page 28: ...er 20 ml 25 ml detergent is suffi cient for normal soiling If table ware is only lightly soiled slightly less than the amount of detergent specified is usually sufficient 3 Close the lid of the detergent dis penser a The lid clicks into position a The detergent dispenser will open automatically at the optimum time during the programme Powder or liquid detergent will spread around the washing tank ...

Page 29: ...in the dishwasher with alu minium If you are using highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents in particular commercial or indus trial cleaning agents do not put aluminium parts in the dish washer interior Cause Recommendation The water temperat ure of the programme is too high Select a programme with lower temperat ures After the programme has ended take glass ware and cutlery out of...

Page 30: ...k of injury Hot tableware can cause burns to the skin When hot tableware is sensitive to shock may crack and can result in injury When the programme has ended do not empty the appliance until the tableware has cooled down for a while 1 To prevent water dripping on the tableware unload it starting at the bottom and working up 2 Check the washing tank and ac cessories for soiling and clean if necess...

Page 31: ...ight touch the partially dissolved tablet You can only change a pro gramme when running if you can cel it Terminate programme Page 32 The appliance switches off auto matically 1 minute after the end of the programme to save energy If you open the appliance door im mediately after the programme has ended the appliance will switch off after 4 seconds Activating button lock The button lock prevents t...

Page 32: ...p a As soon as the displays are off the display shows 0h 01m and the residual water is pumped out a The programme is cancelled and ends after approx 1 minute Switching off appliance 1 Please note the information on Safe use Page 10 2 Press 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 automa...

Page 33: ... to be dis pensed Setting the amount of rinse aid Page 25 Switch the rinse aid system 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 co...

Page 34: ...Home Connect Page 34 Factory setting rE Start with YES Confirm with Restore changed settings to the fact ory settings The settings for initial start up must be configured 1 Factory setting may vary according to model Changing 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 until the display shows the required se...

Page 35: ...for Home Connect The Home Connect app guides you through the entire login pro cess Connecting the appliance to WLAN home network Wi Fi Requirements Home Connect app is installed on your mobile device Wi Fi on the router is activated The appliance receives signals from the WLAN home network Wi Fi at its installation location 1 With the help of the Home Connect App scan the QR code 2 Follow the inst...

Page 36: ...t com Software update You can use this function to update the software of your appliance e g for optimisation troubleshooting or safety relevant updating The Home Connect app informs you about available software updates Data protection Please see the information on data protection The first time your appliance is registered on a home network connected to the Internet your appliance will transmit t...

Page 37: ...products Only use suitable cleaning products to clean your appliance Safe use Page 10 Tips on appliance care Follow the tips on appliance care to make sure your appliance functions properly at all times Action Benefit Wipe the door seals the front of the dish washer and the con trol panel regularly us ing a damp cloth and washing up liquid This ensures the parts of the appliance will remain clean ...

Page 38: ...refully clean the rim of dirt between the coarse and the fine fil ter 6 Re assemble the filter system Make sure that the locking catches 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 mark ings match up Cleaning spray arms Limescale and soiling in the dish washing water may block the nozzles and...

Page 39: ...ray arm to re move 3 Check the outlet nozzles on the spray arms for blockages under running water and remove any for eign bodies 4 Insert the lower spray arm a The spray arm clicks into position 5 Insert the upper spray arm and screw it firmly in place ...

Page 40: ... 2 Operate the appliance with the wa ter softening system 1 E 30 00 will light up altern ately Water protection system is activated 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Call Customer Service Page 54 E 31 00 will light up altern ately Water protection system is activated 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Call Customer Service Page 54 E 34 00 will light up altern ately Water is continuously run ning into the applian...

Page 41: ...on 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 Wastewa ter pump Page 52 so it clicks into position E 61 02 will light up altern ately Wastewater pump is blocked Clean the wastewater pump Clean wastewater pump Page 52 Cover of the wastewate...

Page 42: ...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 25 2 Set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed Setting the amount of rinse aid Page 25 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 43: ...n the cutlery con tact points 1 Arrange cutlery individually where possible Page 29 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 44: ...age 19 Detergent 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 29 Items of tableware are blocking the dispenser lid 2 Do not place tableware or fra grance dispensers in the tablet col lecting tray The l...

Page 45: ...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 26 Clean the appliance mechanically The hardness range is set in correctly or the water hard ness is greater than...

Page 46: ...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 37 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 47: ...et tableware so the tab collecting tray is not obstructed by tableware Arrange tableware Page 29 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 48: ...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 25 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 49: ...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 37 2 Clean the Wastewater pump Page 52 Pro...

Page 50: ...op basket is pressing 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 All LEDs lit up or flashing Electronics have detected a fault 1 ...

Page 51: ...r lid are blocked by sticky deter gent residue Remove detergent residue Noise Fault Cause Troubleshooting Filling valves making knock ing noises Caused by the domestic in stallation No appliance fault present Does not affect functioning of the appliance Can only be remedied in the do mestic installation Knocking or rattling noise Spray arm is striking table ware Arrange tableware so that the spray...

Page 52: ...d remove a You can now reach the impeller with your hand 7 Remove any remnants of food and foreign 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 Transportation storage and disposal You can find...

Page 53: ...e water tap 9 To empty the residual water out of the appliance detach the supply hose and let the water drain out Disposing of old appliance Valuable raw materials can be re used by recycling WARNING Risk of harm to health Children can lock themselves in the appliance thereby putting their lives at risk With redundant appliances unplug the power cord Then cut through the cord and damage the lock o...

Page 54: ... the purchase agree ment and in addition to our manufac turer s warranty we offer compensa tion under the following conditions If our Aqua Stop system is defect ive and causes water damage we will make good the damage for private users To ensure protection from water damage the appliance must be connected to the power supply The liability guarantee is valid for the service life of the appliance A ...

Page 55: ... äte GmbH Carl Wery Str 34 81739 Munich Germany Subject OSSREQUEST The cost of performing your request will be charged to you This offer is valid for three years from the date of purchase or at least as long as we offer support and spare parts for the respective appliance Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH hereby declares that...

Page 56: ...o on mobile phones www bosch home com welcome Looking for help You ll find it here Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances help with problems or a repair from Bosch experts Find out everything about the many ways Bosch can support you www bosch home com service Contact data of all countries are listed in the attached service direct ory 9001689254 9001689254 011026 650 V1 en Robert Bosch Hausg...

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