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Troubleshooting

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Fault

Cause

troubleshooting

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 of the special salt
dispenser on tight.

Detergent residue is present
in the detergent dispenser
or the tablet collecting tray.

Spray arms were blocked by
tableware so detergent was
not rinsed out.

Check that the spray arms are not
blocked and can rotate freely.

Detergent dispenser was
damp when detergent was
added.

Only add detergent 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

troubleshooting

Connection to home net-
work is not established.

WLAN on router is not act-
ive.

Check the wireless network con-
nection of your router.

WLAN display is flashing.

Connection to home net-
work is not available.

Activate the wireless network con-
nection on your router.

Home Connect cannot be
implemented correctly.

Home Connect set incor-
rectly.

Please consult the documents sup-
plied for Home Connect.

Technical fault is present.

Please consult the information
about support in the documents
supplied for Home Connect.

Summary of Contents for SMV4ECX14E

Page 1: ...Register your new device on MyBosch now and get free benefits bosch home com welcome Dishwasher SMV4ECX14E en User manual ...

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

Page 3: ...ter system 40 Cleaning spray arms 42 Troubleshooting 43 Appliance safety 43 Error code Fault display Sig nal 44 Washing results 46 Home Connect problem 52 Information on display panel 53 Malfunctions 53 Mechanical damage 54 Noise 55 Clean wastewater pump 56 Transportation storage and disposal 56 Removing the appliance 56 Protect appliance from frost 57 Transporting the appliance 57 Disposing of ol...

Page 4: ...he information on intended use to ensure that you use the appliance correctly and safely Only use this appliance As specified in this instruction manual For cleaning household tableware In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en vironment Up to an altitude of max 4000 m above sea level Restriction on user group Avoid risks to children and vulnerable persons This appliance may be...

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

Page 6: ...e 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 Follow these safety instructions when using the appliance WARNING Risk of serious harm to health Failure to comply with safety instructions and directions for use...

Page 7: ...on the appliance door when open Knives and 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 pr...

Page 8: ...a cracked or fractured sur face Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance Al ways unplug the appliance at the mains If the appliance or the power cord is damaged immediately unplug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box and turn off the water tap Call Customer Service Page 57 Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff Incorrect repairs...

Page 9: ... 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 WARNING Risk of crushing With higher level appliances children can become crushed between the appliance door and cabinet doors underneath Keep an eye on children when opening and closing the ap...

Page 10: ... slots of the tablet collecting tray and injure themselves Keep children away from the appliance when open WARNING Risk of suffocation Children may become trapped in the appliance and suffocate Use the childproof lock if fitted Never let children play with or operate the appliance ...

Page 11: ...ll the dishwasher near heat sources e g radiat ors heat storage tanks ovens or other appliances that gener ate heat Modified or damaged water hoses may result in material damage and damage to the appliance Never kink crush modify or cut through water hoses Only use the water hoses sup plied with the appliance or genu ine spare hoses Never re use water hoses that have been used before If the water ...

Page 12: ...bout current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority Saving energy If you follow these instructions your appliance will use less electricity and less water Use the Eco 50 programme The Eco 50 programme is en ergy efficient and environmentally friendly Programmes Page 18 If you do not have much tableware to wash use the additional Half Load function 1 The progr...

Page 13: ...n working order It is possible that water has left marks on the appliance These marks will disappear after the first wash cycle The delivery consists of the following Dishwasher Operating instructions Installation Instructions Warranty Installation material Steam guard plate Mains cable Quick reference guide Installing and connecting the appliance You can position your built under or integrable ap...

Page 14: ...e a new water sup ply hose 1 Consult the installation instructions supplied for the steps required here 2 Connect the appliance to the drink ing water connection using the en closed parts Observe the Technical data Page 59 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 applian...

Page 15: ...arising yourself with your appliance Familiarise yourself with the parts of your appliance Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 1 Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD number Page 58 The data you need for Customer Service Page 57 1 Depending on the appliance specifications ...

Page 16: ...f the detergent dispenser 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 ...

Page 17: ...ter supply display Display for water supply 7 Programme buttons and additional functions Programmes Page 18 Additional functions Page 20 8 Start button Starting the programme Page 33 9 button If you press for approx 3 seconds you can open the basic settings 10 Remote Start Remote Start Page 37 11 Timer programming Setting timer programming Page 32 12 Door opener1 Opening the appliance door Page 32...

Page 18: ...cing 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 Addit...

Page 19: ...onsumption val ues Information for test institutes Test institutes are provided with in formation for comparability tests e g according to EN60436 These are the conditions for conduct ing the tests however they are not the results or consumption values E mail enquiries to dishwasher test appliances com The product number E Nr and the production number FD are required here They can be found on the ...

Page 20: ...n sumption are increased If you select this additional function automatic door opening Page 34 in the o02 setting is deactiv ated Half Load Switch on with small loads It is recommended adding less detergent to the 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 EfficientDry The appliance door opens autom...

Page 21: ...asket 2 To prevent the basket from sud denly dropping down hold the side of the basket by the top edge 3 Press in the levers on the right and left on the outside of the basket The basket can then slip down slightly 4 Raise or lower the basket evenly to the right level Basket heights Page 23 Check that the basket is level on both sides 5 Slide the basket back in Bottom basket Arrange pans and plate...

Page 22: ...d 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 Folding prongs Use the folding prongs to position tableware securely e g plates You can fold the prongs down to po sition pans bowls and glasses better 1 Folding down prongs1 If you do not need the prongs fold them down 1 Depending on the appliance specifications ...

Page 23: ...irst time Configure the settings for initial start up 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 quick start Page 37 Requirement The appliance has been installed and connected Page 13 1 A...

Page 24: ...d 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 ined on your appliance Setting the water softening sys tem Page 24 With a water hardness of 0 8 E you can dispense with special salt and switch off the water softening system Switching off the water softening system Page 25 Setting the water softening system Set the water hardness on your appli ance 1 De...

Page 25: ...d out 4 Place the lid back on the dis penser and turn to close Switching off the water softening system If you find the special salt refill indic ator irritating e g when using com bined detergents with salt replace ment substances you can switch the salt refill indicator off Note To avoid damage to the appliance only switch off the water softening system in the following cases The water hardness ...

Page 26: ...se cycles 6 Additional run time in minutes 7 Additional water consumption in litres 5 Additional power consumption in kWh 0 05 The consumption values specified are laboratory measurements determ ined in accordance with the currently applicable standard and using the Eco 50 programme and the factory value of the water hardness is set to 16 20 E Rinse aid system Rinse aid system Rinse aid system You...

Page 27: ... 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 3 seconds a The display shows Hxx a The display shows 3 Press repeatedly until the display shows the value set at the factory r05 4 Press repeatedly until the dis play shows r00 5 To save the settin...

Page 28: ...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 24 and Rinse aid Page 26 Combined detergent Besides conventional separate deter gents a number of products are available with additional functions These products contai...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...d 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 copper or tin Tableware soiled with ash wax lub ricating grease or paint Very small items of tableware Only put tableware in the dishwashe...

Page 31: ...For better washing and drying res ults position items with curves or recesses at an angle so the water can run off 1 Remove large remnants of food from your 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 the dishwashing...

Page 32: ...e of tableware and evid ences conformity with the EU Eco design Directive If you do not perform any actions on the appliance for 10 minutes the appliance will automatically switch off Setting a programme To adjust the wash cycle to the soil ing level of the tableware select a suitable programme Press the right programme button Programmes Page 18 a The programme is set and the pro gramme button fla...

Page 33: ... door slightly ajar for a few minutes and then close it This will help prevent excess pressure building 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 1 O...

Page 34: ...ensed Setting the amount of rinse aid Page 27 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 connec tion On...

Page 35: ...justment of tone volume Level b00 switches the signal tone off If the Eco drying function is activ ated the end of the programme is not indicated by an audible signal tone Efficient Dry o02 1 o00 o02 Activate or deactivate automatic opening of the appliance door during the drying phase The following settings are possible With the o00 setting automatic door opening is deactivated in all programmes ...

Page 36: ... shows the required set ting 5 Press repeatedly until the dis play shows the right value You can change several settings 6 To save the settings press for 3 seconds 7 Close the appliance door Home Connect Home Connect Home Connect This appliance is network capable Connect your appliance to a mobile device to control its functions via the Home Connect app The Home Connect services are not available ...

Page 37: ...home network Wi Fi at its installation location 1 With the help of the Home Connect App scan the QR code 2 Follow the instructions in the Home Connect app Home Connect settings Adapt Home Connect to your needs You can find the Home Connect set tings in the basic settings for your ap pliance Which settings the display shows will depend on whether Home Connect has been set up and whether the applian...

Page 38: ...the following types of data to the Home Connect server initial registration Unique appliance identification consisting of appliance codes as well as the MAC address of the Wi Fi communication module in stalled Security certificate of the Wi Fi communication module to ensure a secure data connection The current software and hardware version of your appliance Status of any previous reset to factory ...

Page 39: ...or 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 hy gienic If the appliance is not going to be used for a while leave the door slightly ajar This will prevent un pleasant odours Machine Care Deposits e g from remnants of food and limescale can cause your appli ance to malfu...

Page 40: ...cts 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 indic ator for Machine Care will go out automatically For optimum cleaning perform ance ensure the correct place ment of cleaners Follow the safety in...

Page 41: ... 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 posi tion 7 Insert the filter system into the ap pliance and turn ...

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: ...e Appliance safety Fault Cause troubleshooting Appliance door does not open at the end of the pro gramme Automatic door opening is not activated Activate the automatic door open ing Overview of basic settings Page 34 Door is not correctly adjus ted Adjust the appliance door as de scribed in the installation instruc tions The door gap must be at least 70 mm 100 mm Appliance door and door seal are s...

Page 44: ... system E 30 00 will light up altern ately Water protection system is activated 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Call Customer Service Page 57 E 31 00 will light up altern ately Water protection system is activated 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Call Customer Service Page 57 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 45: ...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 56 so it clicks into position E 61 02 will light up altern ately Wastewater pump is blocked Clean the wastewater pump Clean wastewa...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...ot 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 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 wa...

Page 48: ...eft are not set to same height Set the top 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 ...

Page 49: ...l salt dispenser is not screwed tight Screw the special salt dispenser tight Stubborn white coatings are present on tableware inside the appliance or the door Detergent substances are deposited there These coat ings cannot generally be re moved with chemicals Change your detergent Page 27 Clean the appliance mechanically The hardness range is set in correctly or the water hard ness is greater than...

Page 50: ...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 39 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 51: ...et 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 removed Only remove large remnants of food and do not...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...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 41 2 Clean the Wastewater pump Page 56 Pro...

Page 54: ... against inner door and pre venting appliance door from being closed securely Check whether the rear panel of the appliance is being pressed in by a socket or hose holder that has not been removed Arrange the tableware so that no parts project beyond the basket and prevent the appliance door from closing properly Mechanical damage Fault Cause troubleshooting Appliance door cannot be closed Door lo...

Page 55: ...only be remedied in the do mestic installation Knocking or rattling noise Spray arm is striking table ware Arrange tableware so that the spray arms do not strike tableware With a small load the water jets directly strike against the tub Distribute the tableware evenly Load the appliance with more table ware Light items of tableware move about during the wash cycle Position light items of tableware...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...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 3 Dispose of t...

Page 58: ... number FD and the consecutive numbering Z Nr of your appliance The contact details for Customer Ser vice can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website Product number E Nr pro duction number FD and con secutive numbering Z Nr You can find the product number E Nr the production number FD and the consecutive numbering Z Nr on the appliance s rating plate The rating plate ...

Page 59: ...e of printing its web address had not yet been published Please then fol low the instructions on searching for models The model identifier is made up of the characters before the slash in the product number E Nr on the rating plate Alternatively you can also find the model identifier in the first line of the EU energy label Information regarding Free and Open Source Software This product includes ...

Page 60: ... 60 Reference OSSREQUEST The cost of performing your request will be charged to you This offer is valid three years from the date of pur chase or at least as long as we offer support and spare parts for the re spective appliance ...

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