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Installation and connection  

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Drinking water connection

1.

Fasten the drinking water connection 

to the tap according 

to the installation instructions using 

the enclosed parts.

Ensure that the drinking water 

connection is not kinked, crushed 

or twisted.

2.

When replacing the appliance, 

always use a new water supply 

hose.

Water pressure:

at least 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar), maximum 1 

MPa (10 bar). 

At a higher water pressure: 

connect pressure-reducing valve ahead.

Inlet rate:

minimum 10 litres/minute

Water temperature:

cold water. 

Hot water: 

Maximum temperature 60 °C.

Warm water connection *

Warm water connection

* depending on the features of your 

dishwasher
The dishwasher can be connected 

to cold or hot water up to max. 60 °C. 

Connection to hot water is 

recommended if the hot water can be 

supplied by energetically favourable 

means and from a suitable installation, 

e.g. solar heating system with 

circulation line. This will save energy 

and time. The “Hot water” setting allows 

you to adjust your dishwasher optimally 

to operation with hot water. It is 

recommended to have a water 

temperature (temperature of the 

incoming water) of at least 40 °C and 

no more than 60 °C. It is not 

recommended to connect the appliance 

to hot water if the water is supplied from 

an electric boiler.

To change the setting:

1.

Open the door.

2.

Switch on ON/OFF switch 

(

.

3.

Press Info button 

{8

 for 3 

seconds until the following text is 

indicated on the display window at 

the top 

@

:

Scroll with 

< >

Set with

 - +

Leave with Setup 3 sec.

4.

Keep pressing the button 

>

 

)*

 until 

water connection appears of the 

display window at the top 

@

.

5.

Make the setting with setting buttons 

+ -

X

.

6.

Press and hold the Info button 

{

8

 for 3 seconds. 

The chosen setting has now been 

stored.

Summary of Contents for SMI88TS01W

Page 1: ...www bosch home com welcome Register your new Bosch now en Instruction manual Dishwasher SMI88TS01W SMS88TI01W ...

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Page 3: ...a salt component 17 Switching off water softening system 17 Rinse aid 18 Setting amount of rinse aid 18 Switching off rinse aid refill indicator 19 Utensils 19 Not suitable 19 Glass and utensil damage 19 Loading the dishwasher 19 Upper basket 20 Lower basket 20 Cutlery basket 21 Cutlery drawer 21 Chopstick basket 22 Etagere 22 Folding spikes 23 Small items holder 23 Knife rack 23 Baking sheet spra...

Page 4: ...off the appliance 35 Interrupting the programme 35 Terminating the programme 36 Changing the programme 36 2 Cleaning and maintenance 36 Overall condition of the machine 36 Special salt and rinse aid 37 Filters 37 Spray arms 38 3 Fault what to do 38 Error message 38 Waste water pump 39 Fault table 40 4 Customer service 49 5 Installation and connection 49 Contents of package 49 Safety instructions 4...

Page 5: ...t clean the appliance or carry out general maintenance unless they are at least 8 years old and are being supervised Keep children below the age of 8 years old at a safe distance from the appliance and power cable Before you switch ON the appliance Please read the instructions for use and installation carefully They contain important information on how to install use and maintain the appliance Ret...

Page 6: ... sided unit the unit must be secured properly If the dishwasher is installed below or above other domestic appliances follow the information for installation in combination with a dishwasher in the installation instructions for the particular appliances Also follow the installation instructions for the dishwasher to ensure that all appliances are operated safely If there is no information or if th...

Page 7: ...tric valve The supply hose contains electrical connection cables Do not cut through the supply hose Do not immerse the plastic housing in water In daily use Read and observe the safety information and instructions for use on the packaging for cleaning and rinsing agents Damage The appliance may be repaired and opened up by a technician only To do this disconnect the appliance from the power supply...

Page 8: ...ury The covers are available as optional accessories from customer service or specialist outlets depending on the features of your dishwasher Warning Risk of explosion Do not add any solvents to the rinsing compartment Danger of explosion Warning Risk of scalding Open the door carefully when the programme is still running There is a risk of hot water spraying out of the appliance Warning Risk to c...

Page 9: ...pose of the power cord Destroy the door lock so that the door can no longer be closed Childproof lock door lock DoorlockThe child proof lock door lock protects children from potential hazards which the dishwasher poses Warning Risk of suffocation Children may become locked in the dishwasher and suffocate Always completely close the appliance door when leaving the dishwasher Activate the child proo...

Page 10: ...to type Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority about current means of disposal Packaging All plastic parts of the appliance are identified with internationally standardised abbreviations e g PS polystyrene Therefore plastic waste can be sorted out when the appliance is being disposed of Please follow the safety instructions under Delivery Page 5 Old appliances Please follow the ...

Page 11: ...on the features of your dishwasher On off switch 0 Programme buttons 8 Info button Display window at top H Rinse aid refill indicator P Salt refill indicator X Selection buttons Time preselection h Additional functions programme buttons START button button 2 Door opener Front display 1 Interior light 1 Cutlery drawer 12 Top basket 1 Upper spray arm 1B Tablet collecting tray 1J Intake opening 1R Bl...

Page 12: ...lows 1 Open the door 2 Switch on ON OFF switch 3 Press Info button 8 for 3 seconds until the following text is indicated on the display window at the top Scroll with Set with Leave with Setup 3 sec 4 Keep pressing button until the time setting is indicated on the display window at the top 5 Make the setting with setting buttons X If the selection buttons X are held down the set values are changed ...

Page 13: ...e required setting is displayed 2 Make the setting with setting buttons X 3 Press and hold the Info button 8 for 3 seconds The chosen setting has now been stored Settings Switching on the appliance for the first time Factory setting Infotext by pressing Info button Language Deutsch Language selection Time format 24h 12h or 24h Time setting 12 00 Set the current time Water hardness E 16 20 medium S...

Page 14: ...ng on the appliance for the first time Setting Factory setting Infotext by pressing Info button Time setting 12 00 Set the current time Time format 24h 12h or 24h Time display Time Show end of programme with display Finish in or Finish at Language Deutsch Language selection Water hardness E 16 20 medium Setting water hardness When using Multitabs select the lowest setting Rinse aid disp Setting 5 ...

Page 15: ... Setting 2 Volume of signal at end of programme Button volume Setting 2 Volume when using buttons Childproof lock Off Activated child proof lock impedes opening of door Eco drying On Door opens automatically at the end of the programme Greeting On When switching on the appliance the brand logo can be deselected Factory setting Confirm Back Resetting to the factory setting Setting Factory setting I...

Page 16: ... The amount of salt dispensed can be set from 0 to 62 E Salt is not required at the set value 0 8 Set the softening system as follows 1 Ask your local water utility company for the water hardness value of the tap water 2 Required setting can be found in the water hardness table 3 Open the door 4 Switch on ON OFF switch 5 Press Info button 8 for 3 seconds until the following text is indicated on th...

Page 17: ...as illustrated do not use table salt or tablets The water is displaced and runs out depending on the features of your dishwasher Using detergents with salt component DetergentwithasaltcomponentIf combined detergents with a salt component are used special salt can usually be omitted up to a water hardness of 21 dH 37 fH 26 Clarke 3 7 mmol l If the water hardness is over 21 dH salt must be used Swit...

Page 18: ...e aid with a cloth This prevents excessive frothing during the next rinse cycle Setting amount of rinse aid The amount of rinse aid to be dispensed can be set from 0 to 6 Set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed to 5 to obtain a very good drying result Do not change the amount of rinse aid unless there are streaks or water stains on the utensils Set a lower level to avoid streaks Set a higher l...

Page 19: ...e during the wash cycle Even some types of glass e g crystal glass objects may turn cloudy after many wash cycles Glass and utensil damage Causes Glass type and glass production process Chemical composition of the detergent Water temperature of the wash programme Recommendation Use only glasses and porcelain which the manufacturer designates as dishwasher proof Use a detergent which protects utens...

Page 20: ...lly Lower basket Arrange pots and plates in the lower basket 9 depending on the features of your dishwasher Tip Heavily soiled utensils pans should be placed in the lower basket The more powerful spray jet provides a better dishwashing result Tip Other examples such as the best way of loading your dishwasher can be found on our homepage These can be downloaded free of charge The corresponding Inte...

Page 21: ... Cutlery drawer CutlerydrawerArrange the cutlery in the cutlery drawer 1 as illustrated Separately arranged utensils are easier to remove after washing You can take out the cutlery drawer Depending on the features of your dishwasher you can fold down the side shelves to provide more room for taller items of cutlery The front rows of prongs can be folded down to provide room for wider handles depen...

Page 22: ...s bowls and glasses Etagere EtagereThe etagere and the space underneath can be used for small cups and glasses or for larger items of cutlery such as wooden spoons or serving cutlery If you do not require the etagere it can be folded up Depending on the features of your dishwasher you can adjust the etagere 3 times the height Adjust the height of the etagere as follows 1 Position the etagere verti...

Page 23: ...er forwards 1 2 Fold down spikes 2 Small items holder Smallitemsholder Depending on the features of your dishwasher the upper basket is fitted with small items holders The small items holders can be used to securely attach light plastic parts Knife rack Kniferack Depending on the features of your dishwasher the upper basket is fitted with a knife shelf Long knives and other utensils can be placed ...

Page 24: ...ower basket it is recommended to empty the appliance from the bottom up Tip Hot utensils are sensitive to shock Therefore when the programme ends leave the utensils to cool down in the dishwasher until they can be handled Note When the programme ends water droplets can still be seen inside the appliance This does not affect the drying of the utensils Adjusting the height of the basket Adjustingthe...

Page 25: ...t press in both levers on the left and right on the outside of the basket The upper basket lowers 4 To lift the upper basket grip the sides of the upper basket along the upper edge and lift 5 Ensure that both sides of the upper basket are at the same height 6 Push in upper basket With cutlery basket Upper basket Lower basket Setting 1 max ø 24 cm 34 cm Setting 2 max ø 26 5 cm 30 5 cm Setting 3 max...

Page 26: ...acturers helplines Warning Risk of injury and damage due to non observance of the safety instructions for detergent and rinse aid products Always follow the safety instructions for detergent products and rinse aid products Adding detergent 1 If the detergent dispenser 9 is still closed actuate locking bar 9B to open it 2 Pour detergent into the dry detergent dispenser 9 only insert tablet flat not...

Page 27: ...he tablet collecting tray 1B this prevents the tablet from dissolving evenly You will obtain optimum rinsing and drying results by using solo detergents and applying salt and rinse aid separately If programmes are short tablets may not have full cleaning effect due to different dissolving properties and there may even be undissolved detergent residue It is recommended to use washing powder for the...

Page 28: ... food remnants containing starch or protein Super 60 all Clean 60 Intermediate rinse Final rinse 60 Dry mixed utensils and cutlery part dried common household food remnants â à Eco 50 all Pre Rinse Clean 50 Intermediate rinse Final rinse 35 Dry sensitiveutensils cutlery temperature sens itive plastic and glasses slightly adhesive fresh food remnants É è Auto 35 45 intensiveZone VarioSpeedPlus Half...

Page 29: ...tion values Request by e mail to dishwasher test appliances com The product number E no and the production number FD are required which you can find on the rating plate 9J on the appliance door sensitiveutensils cutlery temperature sens itive plastic and glasses slightly adhesive fresh food remnants ñ ð Quick 45 Extra dry Shine and Dry Clean 45 Intermediate rinse Final rinse 50 all types of utensi...

Page 30: ...ins them for an extra long time to obtain a defined disinfection performance Continuous use of this function increases the hygiene status This additional option is ideal for cleaning e g chopping boards and baby bottles Ï intensiveZone intensiveZonePerfect for a mixed load You can wash very soiled pots and pans in the lower basket together with normally soiled utensils in the upper basket The spra...

Page 31: ... button until the required setting is indicated on the display window at the top 5 Make the setting with setting buttons X 6 Press and hold the Info button 8 for 3 seconds The chosen setting has now been stored Tip If you change several settings first make all changes in succession Now press the Info button 8 for 3 seconds This saves all set values in the appliance AquaSensor AquaSensor depending ...

Page 32: ...r hours minutes so that the remaining running time of the rinsing progamme appears in the display window Ready at for example 15 20 hours or Ready in for example 3 25 Sensor setting The programme sequence is optmised in Auto programmes with the aid of sensors The sensors adjust the programme strength of Auto programmes depending on the amount and type of soiling You can adjust the sensitivity of t...

Page 33: ... is automatically switched off after 1 hour when it is switched on and the door is open Front display Frontdisplay depending on the features of your dishwasher You can switch the front display on or off additional programme information TimeLight Optical display while the programme is running timeLight depending on the features of your dishwasher While programme is running an optical display additi...

Page 34: ...the door Greeting When you switch on the dishwasher the brand logo appears You can switch off the brand logo Factory setting You can reset all settings to the factory setting Switching the appliance on 1 Turn on tap fully 2 Open the door 3 Switch on ON OFF switch The Eco 50 programme has been preset for environmentally friendly operation whenever the appliance starts This programme remains selecte...

Page 35: ...e is displayed on the floor provided the TimeLight optical display is switched on and is visible depending on the features of your dishwasher Switching off the appliance Short time after the end of the programme 1 Open the door 2 Switch off ON OFF switch 3 Turn off tap does not apply to appliances with Aqua Stop 4 Remove the utensils when they have cooled down Note When the programme ends leave th...

Page 36: ...ur machine will help to prevent faults This saves time and prevents problems Overall condition of the machine Check rinsing compartment for grease and limescale deposits If you find such deposits Fill detergent dispenser 9 with detergent Start the appliance without utensils in the programme with the highest rinsing temperature Warning Health hazard due to detergents containing chlorine Always use ...

Page 37: ...e aid Top up the salt and or rinse aid as soon as the refill indicators on the fascia P and H are lit or there is a prompt on the front display depending on the features of your dishwasher Filters The filters 1j keep large foreign objects in the rinsing water away from the pump hese foreign objects may occasionally block the filters The filter system consists of a coarse filter a flat fine filter ...

Page 38: ...again In the following overview you can find possible causes of malfunctions and helpful information for rectifying them Note If the appliance stops during dishwashing or does not start for no obvious reason first run the Abort programme function Reset Operating the appliance on page 31 Warning Improper repairs or use of non original spare parts may cause considerable damage and put the user at co...

Page 39: ...n objects Clean the waste water pump as follows 1 Disconnect the dishwasher from the power supply 2 Take out top basket 12 and bottom basket 9 3 Remove the filters 1j 4 Scoop out water use a sponge if required 5 Prise off the pump cover as shown using a spoon Grip the pump cover by the crosspiece and lift diagonally inwards 1 Remove cover completely 6 Check impeller wheel and remove any foreign ob...

Page 40: ...utensils so that the intake opening is not obstructed Error code ƒ is lit Heating element calcified or soiled Clean appliance with dishwasher cleaning agent or descaler Operate the dishwasher with water softening system and check the setting Water softening system special salt on page 16 Error code is lit Water protection system activated Turn off tap Call customer service and mention the fault co...

Page 41: ... out the mains plug Call customer service and mention the error code Refill indicator for saltP and or rinse aid H is lit No rinse aid Refill rinse aid No salt Refill with special salt Sensor does not detect salt tablets Use different special salt Refill indicator for saltP and orrinse aidHisnot lit Refill indicator switched off Activation deactivation see chapter Water softening system Special sa...

Page 42: ...ot ended yet Wait until program ends or wait until 30 min after program ends before removing utensils The eco rinse aid used has a limited drying performance Use a proprietary rinse aid Eco products may have limited effectiveness Plastic utensils not dry Special properties of plastic Plastic has a lower heat storage capacity and therefore dries less well Cutlery not dry Cutlery not arranged proper...

Page 43: ...ly and or not engaged Insert and engage filters correctly Rinse programme too weak Select a more intensive rinse programme Increase sensitivity of the sensors Sensor setting on page 32 Utensilsprecleanedtoointensely sensors therefore decide on weak programme sequence Stubborn soiling cannot be completely removed Do not prerinse utensils Remove only large food remnants Increase sensitivity of the s...

Page 44: ...e are reduced after a prolonged storage time or detergent is very lumpy Change detergent Water stains on plastic parts Droplet formation on plastic surface is physically unavoidable After drying water stains are visible Use a more intensive programme more water changes Arrange utensils in a sloping position Use rinse aid If required increase softening setting Washable or water soluble coatings in ...

Page 45: ...utensils Remove only large food remnants Increase sensitivity of the sensors Sensor setting on page 32 Recommended programme Eco 50 Coloured blue yellow brown difficult to remove to non removable coatings in the appliance or on stainless steel utensils Film formation consisting of ingredients from vegetables e g cabbage celery potatoes noodles or the tap water e g manganese Can be partly removed w...

Page 46: ...tensely sensors therefore decide on weak programme sequence Stubborn soiling cannot be completely removed Do not prerinse utensils Remove only large food remnants Increase sensitivity of the sensors Sensor setting on page 32 Recommended programme Eco 50 Initial or existing irreversible clouding of glass Glasses not dishwasher proof only suitable for dishwasher Use dishwasher proof glasses Avoid lo...

Page 47: ... without obstruction Cover on the detergent dispenser cannot be closed Detergent dispenser or cover guide blocked by sticky detergent residue Remove detergent residue Detergent residue in the detergent dispenser 9 or in the tablet collecting tray 1B Spray arms blocked by utensils therefore detergent is not rinsed out Ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely The detergent dispenser was damp whe...

Page 48: ...e water jets strike the washing tank directly Load the appliance with more utensils or distribute the utensils more evenly in the dishwasher Light utensils move during the wash cycle Arrange light utensils securely Unusual foam formation Handwash liquid in the rinse aid dispenser Immediately refill rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid Rinse aid spilled Remove rinse aid with a cloth Fault Cause Remed...

Page 49: ...appliances 5 Installation and connection InstallationandconnectionThe dishwasher must be connected correctly otherwise it will not function properly The specifications for the inlet and outlet as well as the electrical connected loads must correspond with the required criteria as specified in the following paragraphs or in the installation instructions Install the appliance in the correct sequence...

Page 50: ...atures of your dishwasher Installation The required installation dimensions can be found in the installation instructions Level the appliance with the aid of the height adjustable feet Ensure that the appliance is situated securely on the floor A built under or integrated appliance which is installed subsequently as a free standing appliance must be secured to prevent it from overturning e g by sc...

Page 51: ...d if the hot water can be supplied by energetically favourable means and from a suitable installation e g solar heating system with circulation line This will save energy and time The Hot water setting allows you to adjust your dishwasher optimally to operation with hot water It is recommended to have a water temperature temperature of the incoming water of at least 40 C and no more than 60 C It i...

Page 52: ...ns The connection may be modified by technicians only A power cord extension may be purchased from customer service only Use only a residual current operated circuit breaker which features the symbol Only this extension guarantees compliance with the currently valid regulations The appliance features a water damage protection system Please note the system will function only when the power supply i...

Page 53: ...button until Program was terminated Ready in one minute is indicated at the top of the display window 9 Close the door 10 Open the door after approx 1 minute The display window at the top indicates Finished 11 Switch off ON OFF switch 12 Turn off the tap disconnect supply hose and drain water Note Transport appliance upright only This prevents residual water from running into the machine control a...

Page 54: ...laims against the seller based on the purchase contract and in addition to our appliance warranty we will pay damages under the following conditions 1 If our AquaStop system is defective and causes water damage we will make good the damage for private users To ensure water damage protection the appliance must be connected to the power supply 3 A prerequisite for the warranty claim is that the appl...

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