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Basic settings

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Basic setting

Selection

Description

Eco forecast

on
off

1

Switch EcoCheck on or off.
When selecting the programme, the average wa-
ter consumption and energy consumption is
briefly shown on the display.

Emotion Light

off
On via main switch

1

On on opening door

Switch the interior lighting of the appliance on or
off.
When the appliance door is opened, the interior
lighting switches off automatically after 10
minutes.

Front display

on

1

off

Switch the front display on or off.

Start programme

Eco 50°C

1

Last programme

Set a default programme for when the appliance
is switched on. 

→ 

"Programmes", Page 19

Tone volume

Scale with multiple
levels.

Set the signal volume at the end of the pro-
gramme.
Level 0 switches the signal tones off.

Button volume

Scale with multiple
levels

Set the button volume during operation.
Level 0 switches the button tones off.

Wi-Fi

on
off

Switch the wireless network connection on or off.
The basic setting "Wi-Fi" is only available once
the appliance is connected to the Home Connect
app.

→ 

"Home Connect ", Page 39

Remote Start

off
Manual
Permanent

Activate or deactivate 

→ 

"Remote Start  ", Page 40

.

This basic setting is not available until after you
have connected the device with the Home Con-
nect app.

→ 

"Home Connect ", Page 39

Greeting

on

1

off

Switch display of the brand name logo on or off
when the appliance is switched on.

Factory setting

Reset

Restore changed settings to the factory settings.
The settings for initial start-up must be con-
figured.

1

Factory setting (may vary according to model)

Changing basic settings

1.

Press  ⁠.

2.

To open the basic settings, press

 for approx. 3 seconds.

3.

Press   repeatedly until the display
shows the required setting.

4.

Press   or   repeatedly until the
display shows the right value.
You can change several settings.

Summary of Contents for SMS8ZDW48M

Page 1: ...Register your new device on MyBosch now and get free benefits bosch home com welcome Dishwasher SMS8ZDW48M en Information for Use ...

Page 2: ...ures 22 Top basket 22 Bottom basket 23 Cutlery basket 24 3rd basket 24 Etagere 24 Folding prongs 25 Knife shelf 25 Extra Clean Zone 25 Basket heights 26 Before using for the first time 27 Performing initial start up 27 Water softening system 27 Overview of water hardness set tings 27 Setting the water softening sys tem 28 Special salt 28 Switching off the water softening system 29 Rinse aid system...

Page 3: ...system 43 Cleaning spray arms 44 Troubleshooting 45 Error code Fault display Sig nal 45 Washing results 47 Home Connect problem 54 Information on display panel 54 Malfunctions 54 Mechanical damage 56 Noise 56 Clean wastewater pump 58 Transportation storage and disposal 58 Removing the appliance 58 Protect appliance from frost 59 Transporting the appliance 59 Disposing of old appliance 59 Customer ...

Page 4: ...ppliance 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 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 dre...

Page 5: ...t 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 Cutting through the supply hose or immersing the Aqua Stop valve in water is dangerous Never immerse the plastic housing in water The plastic housing on the supply hose contain...

Page 6: ...fety instructions and directions for use on packagings of detergent and rinse aid products may cause serious harm to health Follow the safety instructions and directions for use on the packagings of detergent and rinse aid products WARNING 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 alka...

Page 7: ...ramme is still running WARNING Risk of tipping Overfilling the Baskets may cause the appliance to tip up Never overfill the Baskets with free standing appliances WARNING Risk of 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 app...

Page 8: ... 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 and suffocate Keep pack...

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: ...em to leak Check that there is a distance of at least 5 cm between the appli ance and the water pipe The pipes supplied for the drinking water and waste water connec tions are not affected here 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...

Page 11: ...gramme The Eco 50 programme is en ergy efficient and environmentally friendly Programmes Page 19 If you do not have much tableware to wash use the additional Half Load function 1 The programme will adjust to a lower load and consumption will be reduced Additional functions Page 21 Change the sensor setting to the de fault Consumption is reduced Sensors Page 12 Zeolith drying automatically helps to...

Page 12: ...ic settings Page 38 Sensor setting Description Standard Optimum setting for a mixed load and heavily soiled tableware Saves both energy and water Sensor setting Description Sensitive Adjusts the programme strength for effective re moval of food remnants even with low soiling levels Energy and water consumption are adjusted accordingly Very sensitive Adjusts the programme strength for difficult con...

Page 13: ...r securely 6 Install the drainage connection Page 13 7 Install the drinking water connec tion Page 13 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 ho...

Page 14: ...ent 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 is inser ted prope...

Page 15: ...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 13 14 15 16 1 Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD number Page 60 The data you need for Customer Service Page 60 1 Depending on the appliance specifications ...

Page 16: ...t Interior lighting of the appliance Overview of basic settings Page 37 10 Cutlery shelf1 Cutlery shelf Page 24 11 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 44 12 Intake opening of the Zeolith con tainer The intake opening is required for Zeolith drying Page 11 13 Blow openi...

Page 17: ...he menu Changing basic settings Page 38 4 Display The display shows information about pro grammes basic settings or additional functions You can change the basic settings via the display and the setting buttons Changing basic settings Page 38 5 WLAN display Home Connect Page 39 6 Setting buttons Changing the basic settings Page 38 7 Timer programming Setting timer programming Page 35 8 Remote Star...

Page 18: ...settings via the display and the setting buttons Changing basic settings Page 38 13 Display Remote Start 1 If you have activated the function and are con trolling the appliance via the Home Connect app the display lights up on the appliance 14 Door handle1 Open the appliance door 15 Special salt refill indicator Water softening system Adding special salt Page 28 16 Rinse aid refill indicator Rinse...

Page 19: ...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 50 C Dry All Additional fun...

Page 20: ...traDry Half Load SpeedPerfect Additional functions Page 21 Express 65 1h Tableware Cleaning mixed table ware and cutlery Level of soiling Removing common household food remnants lightly dried on Time optimised Cleaning 65 C Intermediate rinse Final rinse 69 C Dry ExtraDry Additional functions Page 21 Express 45 Tableware Cleaning delicate table ware cutlery temperat ure sensitive plastics and glas...

Page 21: ...Tip You can use the Home Connect app to download additional pro grammes and save them to the button 1 Save Favourite on the appliance 1 Press 2 Press the right programme button Programmes Page 19 3 Press the button for the relevant additional function Additional functions Page 21 4 Press for 3 seconds a The selected programme and the additional function will flash a flashes a The programme and the...

Page 22: ...erature is increased and the drying phase extended Especially suitable for drying plastic parts There is a slight in crease in energy con sumption and the run time is extended Features Features Features You can find an overview of the pos sible features of your appliance and how to use them here These features depend on the model of your appliance Top basket Arrange cups glasses and small items of...

Page 23: ...el Check that the basket is level on both sides 5 Release the levers a The basket clicks into position 6 Slide the basket back in Bottom basket Arrange pans and plates in the bot tom basket a Cutlery basket 1 Large plates up to a diameter of 28 5 cm can be arranged in the bot tom basket as shown 1 Depending on the appliance specifications ...

Page 24: ...bleware e g small cups bowls or cooking spoons Moving the side shelf in the 3rd basket You can move the side shelf in the 3rd basket to wash stemware in the top basket 1 Move the side shelf to the left 2 Arrange the stemware in the top basket 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 ...

Page 25: ... the prongs 1 2 2 To use the prongs again fold them back up a The prongs audibly click into posi tion Knife shelf Use the shelf for knives and long items of cutlery Extra Clean Zone Use the Extra Clean Zone in the top basket to clean soiled tableware thor oughly e g muesli bowls Selecting Extra Clean Zone Note Consumption will increase if you operate your appliance with the Extra Clean Zone switch...

Page 26: ... top basket 2 Pull the tab on the Extra Clean Zone up and forwards 3 Set the slider to ON 4 Clean under running water 5 Place the Extra Clean Zone in the top basket and lock in place Check that the mounts are in the correct position a The Extra Clean Zone audibly clicks into position 6 Push in the top basket Basket heights Set the baskets at the right height Level Top basket Bottom basket 1 max ø ...

Page 27: ...use the Home Connect app on your mo bile device 5 Press or repeatedly until the display shows the right value You can change several settings 6 To save the settings press for approx 3 seconds 7 Add detergent Page 30 8 Start the Programme with the highest cleaning temperature without tableware To remove any marks from water or other residues we recommend you operate the appliance without tableware ...

Page 28: ...5 Press or repeatedly until the right water hardness has been set The value 16 20 is set at the fact ory 6 To save the settings press for approx 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 consumption of special salt depends...

Page 29: ...placement sub stances 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 approx 3 seconds 3 Press repeatedly until the display shows Water hardness 4 Press or repeatedly un...

Page 30: ...ting e g when using combined detergents with a rinse aid compon ent you can switch the rinse aid sys tem off Tip The function of rinse aid is lim ited with combined detergents You will generally get better results using rinse aid 1 Press 2 To open the basic settings press for approx 3 seconds 3 Press repeatedly until the display shows Rinse aid dispenser 4 Press or repeatedly until the display sho...

Page 31: ...th powder and liquid detergent the dosage can be individually adjusted to the level of soiling of the table ware For better washing and drying results and to avoid damage to the appli ance please additionally use Spe cial salt Page 28 and Rinse aid Page 29 Combined detergent Besides conventional separate deter gents a number of products are available with additional functions These products contai...

Page 32: ...hard ness of 17 E To prevent sticking only touch de tergents in a water soluble pouch with dry hands and only ever place them in a dry detergent dispenser Even if the rinse aid and special salt refill indicators light up wash ing programmes will run properly with combined detergents The function of rinse aid is limited with combined detergents You will generally get better results using rinse aid ...

Page 33: ...age to glass and table ware Only put glasses and china in the dishwasher if it is marked as dish washer safe by the manufacturer Avoid damage to glass and table ware Cause Recommendation The following table ware is not dish washer safe Items of cutlery and tableware made from wood Decorated glass ware antique and hand crafted table ware Plastic parts not resistant to heat Tableware made from coppe...

Page 34: ...specifications Page 60 For better washing and drying res ults position items with curves or recesses at an angle so water can run off 1 Remove large remnants of food from tableware To save resources do not pre rinse tableware under running wa ter 2 Observe the following when arran ging tableware Put heavily soiled tableware in the bottom basket e g pans The more powerful the spray jet the better t...

Page 35: ...e Press the right programme button Programmes Page 19 a The programme is set and the pro gramme button flashes Setting additional functions You can set additional functions to complete the washing programme selected Note The additional functions which can be used depend on the pro gramme selected Programmes Page 19 Press the button for the relevant additional function Additional functions Page 21 ...

Page 36: ...g up in the appliance and stop the appliance door bursting open 1 Press a The programme is saved and the appliance switches off 2 Press to resume the pro gramme Terminate programme To end a programme early or to switch from a programme that has already started you will need to can cel it first Press for approx 4 seconds a All displays light up a As soon as the displays are off the display shows Pr...

Page 37: ...dness 0 62 16 20 medium1 Set the water hardness Overview of water hardness settings Page 27 Rinse aid dispenser 0 6 51 Set or switch off the amount of rinse aid to be dis pensed Setting the amount of rinse aid Page 30 Sensor setting Standard1 Sensitive Very sensitive Set the water sensor for identifying soiling Sensors Page 12 Extra Dry on off1 Switch Extra Dry on or off for each operation The tem...

Page 38: ...s Set the button volume during operation Level 0 switches the button tones off Wi Fi on off Switch the wireless network connection on or off The basic setting Wi Fi is only available once the appliance is connected to the Home Connect app Home Connect Page 39 Remote Start off Manual Permanent Activate or deactivate Remote Start Page 40 This basic setting is not available until after you have conne...

Page 39: ...ecting the appliance to WLAN home network Wi Fi Page 39 The Home Connect app guides you through the entire login process Fol low the instructions in the Home Con nect app to configure the 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 t...

Page 40: ...liance Requirements The appliance is connected to your WLAN home network The appliance is connected to the Home Connect app Manual is selected in the Basic settings Page 38 of this func tion A programme is selected Press If you open the appliance door the function is automatically deactiv ated a button lights up Tip To deactivate the function press Remote Diagnostics Customer Service can use Remot...

Page 41: ...etrieved in the Home Connect app Cleaning and servicing Cleaning and servicing Cleaning and servicing To keep your appliance working effi ciently for a long time it is important to clean and maintain it carefully Cleaning the tub WARNING Risk of harm to health Using detergents containing chlorine may result in harm to health Never use detergents containing chlorine 1 Remove any coarse soiling in t...

Page 42: ...the interior 2 Food remnants and de posits Machine cleaner Detergent dispenser To ensure optimum cleaning perform ance the programme doses the de tergents independently of each an other during the relevant cleaning phase Correct placement of the de tergents is necessary here Run Machine Care without tableware if the indicator for Machine Care lights up on the control panel or if ad vised to do so ...

Page 43: ... 5 Press 6 Press a Machine Care is run a Once the programme has ended the indicator for Machine Care goes out Filter system The filter system removes coarse soiling from the dishwashing cycle 1 2 3 1 Micro filter 2 Fine filter 3 Coarse filter Cleaning filters Soiling in the dishwashing water may block the filters 1 After each wash check the filters for residue 2 Turn the coarse filter anticlockwis...

Page 44: ...ockwise 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 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...

Page 45: ...ance 2 Operate the appliance with the wa ter softening system 1 E 2130 lights up Intake opening of Zeolith container is covered by items of tableware Re arrange the tableware in the ap pliance so the Intake opening of the Zeolith container Page 15 is no longer obstructed E 3000 lights up Water protection system is activated 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Call Customer Service Page 60 E 3100 lights up ...

Page 46: ... into the appliance 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Call Customer Service Page 60 E 6102 lights up Wastewater pump is blocked Clean the wastewater pump Clean wastewater pump Page 58 Cover of the wastewater pump is loose Secure the cover of the Wastewa ter pump Page 58 so it clicks into position E 6103 lights up Water is not drained Wastewater hose is blocked or kinked 1 Reposition the wastewater hose w...

Page 47: ...st 2 minutes 4 Insert the mains plug of the appli ance in a socket or switch on the fuse 5 Switch the appliance on 6 If the problem occurs again Press Turn off the water tap Pull out the mains plug Contact Customer Service Page 60 and give 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 29 2 Set the amoun...

Page 48: ...ter the programme has ended Rinse aid used has a limited drying performance Use a name brand rinse aid Eco products may have limited ef fectiveness Plastic tableware is not dry Not a fault As plastic does not store heat so well it also does not dry as well No remedial action possible Cutlery is not dry Cutlery not arranged prop erly in the cutlery basket or cutlery drawer Droplets can form on the ...

Page 49: ... arm rotation Spray arm nozzles are blocked Clean the Spray arms Page 44 Filters are soiled Clean the filters Cleaning filters Page 43 Filters are inserted incor rectly and or not engaged 1 Insert the filters properly Filter system Page 43 2 Engage the filters Washing programme selec ted too weak Select a more intensive washing programme Programmes Page 19 Adjust the sensitivity of the sensors Sen...

Page 50: ...and dissolv ing performance are re duced after a prolonged storage time or detergent is very lumpy Change your detergent Page 30 Water marks on plastic parts Due to laws of physics droplet formation on plastic surfaces is unavoidable After drying water marks are visible Select a more intensive pro gramme Programmes Page 19 Position tableware at an angle Arrange tableware Page 34 Use rinse aid Rins...

Page 51: ...r lipstick marks on tableware Washing temperature is too low Select a programme with a higher washing temperature Programmes Page 19 Too little detergent is being used or is unsuitable Use a suitable Detergent Page 30 and follow the manufac turer s instructions for the amount to be used Tableware has been pre cleaned too intensely The sensors chose a weaker pro gramme Stubborn soiling cannot be en...

Page 52: ...iscol oured during the life of the dishwasher Discolouration can come about and will not impair functioning of the ap pliance Plastic parts are discol oured Washing temperature is too low Select a programme with a higher washing temperature Programmes Page 19 Tableware has been pre cleaned too intensely The sensors chose a weaker pro gramme Stubborn soiling cannot be entirely removed Only remove l...

Page 53: ... wa ter hardness Use detergent with a glass protec tion component Rust spots on cutlery Cutlery is not sufficiently rust resistant Knife blades are often more severely af fected Use rust resistant tableware Cutlery may also rust if washed together with rust ing items Do not wash rusting items Salt content in washing wa ter is too high 1 Remove any spilled special salt from the tub 2 Screw the cap ...

Page 54: ... on display panel Fault Cause Troubleshooting Special salt refill indicator lights up Insufficient special salt Add Special salt Page 28 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 ...

Page 55: ...he mains cable is properly inserted in the socket and on the rear of the appliance Appliance door is not closed properly Close the appliance door Programme starts automat ically You did not wait until pro gramme ended Terminate programme Page 36 Appliance stops during the programme or cuts out Appliance door is not closed properly Close the appliance door Power and or water supply has been interru...

Page 56: ...osed 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 dispenser or lid are blocked by sticky ...

Page 57: ...g or rattling noise 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 se curely ...

Page 58: ...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 59: ...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 60: ...ase 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 claim can ...

Page 61: ...ausger 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 relevant appliance Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity BSH Hausgeräte GmbH hereby de clares that the...

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