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Cleaning and servicing

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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 arm 
and pull down to remove  ⁠.

1

2

2.

Pull up the lower spray 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.

Summary of Contents for SMS6HMI27Q

Page 1: ...Register your new device on MyBosch now and get free benefits bosch home com welcome Dishwasher SMS6HMI27Q en User manual ...

Page 2: ...y basket 22 Cutlery drawer 22 Etagere 22 Folding prongs 23 Basket heights 23 Before using for the first time 24 Performing the initial configura tion 24 Water softening system 24 Overview of water hardness set tings 24 Setting the water softening sys tem 25 Special salt 25 Switching off the water softening system 26 Rinse aid system 26 Rinse aid 26 Setting the amount of rinse aid 27 Switching the ...

Page 3: ...arms 42 Troubleshooting 43 Error code Fault display Sig nal 43 Washing results 45 Home Connect problem 51 Information on display panel 52 Malfunctions 52 Mechanical damage 53 Noise 53 Clean wastewater pump 55 Transportation storage and disposal 55 Removing the appliance 55 Protect appliance from frost 56 Transporting the appliance 56 Disposing of old appliance 56 Customer Service 56 Product number...

Page 4: ... appliance 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 children and vulnerable persons This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and or knowledge...

Page 5: ...h 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 isolating switch must be installed in the permanent electrical installation according to the installation regulations When installing the appliance check that the power cable is not trapped or damaged Cutt...

Page 6: ... 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 products ...

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: ...nnection 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 i...

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: ...at 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 too high or too low this may impair function ing of the appliance Make sure that the w...

Page 11: ... Load function 1 The programme will adjust to a lower load and consumption will be reduced Additional functions Page 20 Change the sensor setting to the de fault Consumption is reduced Sensors Page 11 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 p...

Page 12: ...ctions Installation Instructions Warranty Installation material Salt filling aid funnel Mains cable Quick reference guide Installing and connecting the appliance You can position your built under or integrable appliance in a fitted kit chen between wooden and plastic walls If you subsequently install your dishwasher as a free standing appli ance you must stop it from tipping over e g by screwing i...

Page 13: ...ppliance to the drink ing water connection using the en closed parts Observe the Technical data Page 57 3 When doing so check that the drinking water connection is not kinked crushed or twisted Electrical connection Connect your appliance to the power supply Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Notes Please follow the Safety instruc tions Page 5 Connect the appliance to alternat ing ...

Page 14: ...ith 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 13 11 12 1 Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD number Page 57 The data you need for Customer Service Page 56 1 Depending on the appliance specifications ...

Page 15: ...enser into the tablet collecting tray where they can fully dissolve 7 Top basket Top basket 8 Cutlery drawer Cutlery drawer Page 22 9 Cutlery shelf1 Cutlery shelf Page 22 10 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 42 11 Filter system Filter system Page 41 12 Cutlery basket...

Page 16: ...ining running time or the basic settings You can change the basic set tings via the display and the setting buttons Changing basic settings Page 36 5 Timer programming and setting but tons Setting timer programming Page 33 Changing basic settings Page 36 6 Remote Start Remote Start Page 38 7 Start button Starting the programme Page 33 8 Programme buttons and additional functions Programmes Page 18...

Page 17: ...with your appliance en 17 12 Water supply display Display for water supply 13 Special salt refill indicator Water softening system Page 24 14 Door opener1 Opening the appliance door 1 Depending on the appliance specifications ...

Page 18: ... 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 Drying All Additiona...

Page 19: ...el of soiling Removing common household food remnants lightly dried on Time optimised Cleaning 65 C Intermediate rinse Final rinse 69 C Drying Additional functions Page 20 Express 45 Tableware Cleaning delicate table ware cutlery temperat ure sensitive plastics and glasses Level of soiling Removing lightly adher ing fresh food remnants Time optimised Cleaning 45 C Intermediate rinse Final rinse 55...

Page 20: ...he detergent dis penser than for a full machine load The run time is shortened Energy and water con sumption are reduced Additional func tion Use Hygiene To ensure a higher hy giene status for the ap pliance and tableware the temperature is raised and maintained for an extra long period Especially suitable for cleaning chopping boards or baby bottles Continuous use of this function increases the h...

Page 21: ...t 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 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 23 Check that the basket is level on both sides 5 Slide the basket back in Bottom basket Arrange pan...

Page 22: ...hout sorting it and with the sharp points downwards Cutlery drawer Arrange cutlery in the cutlery drawer Arrange cutlery with the points and sharp edges 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 ...

Page 23: ...he prongs 1 2 2 To use the prongs again fold them back up a The prongs audibly click into posi tion Basket heights Set the baskets at the right height Appliance height 81 5 cm with cutlery basket Setting Top basket Bottom basket 1 max ø 22 cm 31 cm 2 max ø 24 5 cm 27 5 cm 3 max ø 27 cm 25 cm Appliance height 81 5 cm with cutlery drawer Setting Top basket Bottom basket 1 max ø 16 cm 31 cm 2 max ø 1...

Page 24: ...rks from water or other residues we recommend you operate the appliance without tableware before using it for the first time Tip You can change these settings and other Basic settings Page 35 at any time Water softening system 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 ensur...

Page 25: ...et The value H 04 is set at the fact ory 5 To save the settings press for 3 seconds Special salt 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 ...

Page 26: ...s According to manufactur ers combined detergents with salt replacement substances can gen erally only be used up to a water hardness of 26 E without adding special salt The water hardness is 0 8 E You do not need to use special salt 1 Press 2 To open the basic settings press for 3 seconds a The display shows H xx a The display shows 3 Press or repeatedly until the display shows H 00 4 To save the...

Page 27: ... adds less rinse aid during the wash cycle and re duces streaking on tableware A higher setting adds more rinse aid during the wash cycle reduces water marks and im proves the drying result 5 To save the settings press for 3 seconds Switching the rinse aid sys tem off If you find the rinse aid refill indicator irritating e g when using combined detergents with a rinse aid compon ent you can switch...

Page 28: ...the level of soiling Detergent Description Liquid detergent Liquid detergent works faster and is recommen ded for shorter Pro grammes Page 18 without PreRinse Sometimes liquid deter gent may leak out despite the detergent dispenser being closed This is not a fault and is non critical if you remember the follow ing Only choose a pro gramme without PreR inse Do not select timer pro gramming for star...

Page 29: ...e instructions on detergents in everyday use Detergents marked as organic or ecological environmentally friendly generally contain lower levels of active agents or com pletely dispense with certain sub stances The cleaning effect may be restricted here Set the rinse aid and the water softening system to the separate detergent or combined detergent in use According to manufacturers com bined deterg...

Page 30: ... detergent dispenser will open automatically at the optimum time during the programme Powder or liquid detergent will spread around the washing tank and dissolve there Tablets will fall into the tablet collecting tray and dissolve in the right 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 ...

Page 31: ...cleaning agents are not suit able for dishwashers in conjunction with aluminium 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 programm...

Page 32: ... 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 necessa...

Page 33: ...asket You might touch the partially dissolved tablet You can only change a pro gramme when running if you can cel it Terminate programme Page 34 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...

Page 34: ... a As soon as the displays are off the display shows 00h 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 35: ...witch the rinse aid system off with level r 00 Sensor setting SE 00 1 SE 00 SE 02 Set the water sensor for identifying soiling Sensors Page 11 Extra Dry d 00 1 d 00 d 01 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 d 01 or off d 00 Hot water A 00 1 A...

Page 36: ...n 00 switches the wireless network connection off Remote Start rc 011 rc 00 rc 02 Activate or deactivate Remote Start Page 38 The following settings are possible With the setting rc 00 the func tion is permanently deactivated With the setting rc 01 the func tion can be selected via the button Activating Remote Start Page 38 With the setting rc 02 the func tion is permanently activated Factory sett...

Page 37: ... settings Tips Please consult the documents sup plied by Home Connect Please also follow the instructions in the Home Connect app Note Please note the safety precau tions in this instruction manual and make sure that they are also ob served when operating the appliance via the Home Connect app Safety Page 4 Home Connect quick start Connect your appliance to a mobile device quickly and easily Insta...

Page 38: ...Remote Diagnostics Customer Service can use Remote Diagnostics to access your appliance if you contact them have your appli ance connected to the Home Con nect server and if Remote Dia gnostics is available in the country in which you are using the appliance Tip For further information and de tails about the availability of Remote Diagnostics in your country please visit the service support sectio...

Page 39: ...ucts 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 and ...

Page 40: ...l panel or if advised to do so by the display Notes Run the Machine Care programme without any tableware in the dish washer Only use machine care products and machine cleaners specially designed for dishwashers Make sure that there are no alu minium parts e g extractor hood grease filters or aluminium pans in the interior of the appliance If you have not run Machine Care after 3 washing cycles the...

Page 41: ... filter system Check 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 run ning water Carefully 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...

Page 42: ...the spray arms regularly 1 Unscrew the upper spray arm and pull down to remove 1 2 2 Pull up the lower spray 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 43: ...off the water tap 2 Call Customer Service Page 56 E 31 00 will light up altern ately Water protection system is activated 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Call Customer Service Page 56 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 56 E 32 00 will light up altern ately or indicator for water supply lights up Supp...

Page 44: ...er 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 Wastewa ter pump Page 55 so it clicks into position E 61 02 will light up altern ately Wastewater pump is blocked Clean the wastewater pump Clean wastewa...

Page 45: ...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 27 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 18 Some opt...

Page 46: ...n the cutlery con tact points 1 Arrange cutlery individually where possible Page 31 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 47: ...op baskets on the left and right to the same level 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 31 Items of tableware are blocking the dispenser lid 2 Do not place tableware or fra grance dis...

Page 48: ...ing 2 Change your detergent if required Special 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 28 Clean the appliance mechanically The hardness range is set in co...

Page 49: ...hanical cleaning Page 39 or a machine cleaning product It may not always be possible to com pletely remove deposits but they are harmless to health 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 39 or a machine cleaning product It may not always be possible to com pletely remove deposits ...

Page 50: ...l not open fully 1 Arrange tableware in the top basket tableware so the tab collecting tray is not obstructed by tableware Arrange tableware Page 31 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 r...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...bleshooting 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 41 2 Clean the Wastewater pump Page 55 Programme has not yet ended Wait until the programme ends or cancel the programme with Reset Terminate programme Page 34 Appliance cannot be switched on or operated Software update is taking place Wait until the s...

Page 53: ...shooting Appliance door cannot be closed Door lock has been activ ated Close the appliance door with greater force Door cannot be closed due to installation method Check whether the appliance has been installed properly When closed the appliance door its decor or attached parts should not knock against adjacent cabin ets or the worktop Lid on the detergent dis penser cannot be closed Detergent dis...

Page 54: ...leshooting 54 Fault Cause Troubleshooting Knocking or rattling noise Load the appliance with more table ware Light items of tableware move about during the wash cycle Position light items of tableware se curely ...

Page 55: ...over inwards at an angle and remove 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 out here how to prep...

Page 56: ...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 on the appliance door beyond repair so that the appliance door will no longer close 1 Unplug the appliance from the mains 2 Cut through the power cord ...

Page 57: ...ly The liability guarantee is valid for the service life of the appliance A claim can only be made under the guarantee if the appliance has been correctly installed and con nected with Aqua Stop according to our instructions this also in cludes correctly fitting the Aqua Stop extension genuine access ory Our guarantee does not cover defective supply lines or fittings up to the Aqua Stop connection...

Page 58: ...n Licence Information You can download the licence information on the brand product website search for your appliance model on the product website and check additional documents Alternatively you can send a request to oss request bshg com or to BSH Haus geräte GmbH GmbH Carl Wery Str 34 D 81739 München Germany The source code will be made avail able to you on request To file a request please email...

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