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Basic operation

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Removing tableware

WARNING

Risk 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
necessary. 
→ 

"Cleaning and servicing",

Page 44

Basic operation

Basic operation

Basic operation

Opening appliance door

1.

If the electric childproof lock is not
activated, press on the upper
middle section of the appliance
door.

2.

If the electric childproof lock is ac-
tivated, press on the upper middle
section of the appliance door twice
with a short interval in between.

a

The appliance door will open auto-
matically.

Switching on the appliance

Press  ⁠.
The Eco 50° programme is set by
default.
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 20

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 20

Press the button for the relevant
additional function. 
→ 

"Additional functions", Page 22

a

The additional function is set and
the additional function button
flashes.

Setting timer programming

You can delay the start of the pro-
gramme by up to 24 hours.

1.

Press  ⁠.

2.

Press   or   repeatedly until the
display shows the right time.
Depending on the setting of the
time display, the end of the pro-
gramme is shown on the display
by "Finish in" (e.g. 3h 25min) or
"Finish at" (e.g. 15:20 hours). You
can change this setting in the "Ba-
sic settings" → 

Page 40

.

3.

To activate timer programming,
press 

⁠.

Note: 

To deactivate timer program-

ming, press 

 for approx.

4 seconds.

Summary of Contents for SMV8ZCX00X

Page 1: ...Register your new device on MyBosch now and get free benefits bosch home com welcome Dishwasher SMV8ZCX00X en User manual ...

Page 2: ...s 20 Information for test institutes 21 Favourite 21 Additional functions 22 Features 23 Top basket 23 Bottom basket 24 Cutlery basket 24 Cutlery drawer 24 Etagere 25 Folding prongs 26 Baking sheet spray head 26 Extra Clean Zone 27 Stemware basket 28 Basket heights 29 Before using for the first time 30 Performing initial start up 30 Water softening system 30 Overview of water hardness set tings 30...

Page 3: ...Cleaning products 44 Tips on appliance care 44 Machine Care 45 Filter system 46 Cleaning spray arms 47 Troubleshooting 48 Appliance safety 48 Error code Fault display Sig nal 49 Washing results 51 Home Connect problem 57 Information on display panel 58 Malfunctions 58 Mechanical damage 59 Noise 60 Clean wastewater pump 61 Transportation storage and disposal 61 Removing the appliance 61 Protect app...

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

Page 5: ...liance to a power supply with alternating current only via a properly installed socket with earthing The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical installation must be properly installed Never equip the appliance with an external switching device e g a timer or remote control When the appliance is installed the mains plug of the power cord must be freely accessible If free access is n...

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

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

Page 8: ...e 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 services Page 63 Incorrect repairs are dangerous Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance If the power cord of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced w...

Page 9: ...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 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 r...

Page 10: ...en Safety 10 Safety systems Protect children from possible hazards resulting from the appli ance The appliance is equipped with a Childproof lock Page 12 ...

Page 11: ...l damage and damage to the appliance Never kink crush modify or cut through water hoses Only use the water hoses sup plied with the appliance or genu ine spare hoses Never re use water hoses that have been used before If the water pressure is too high or too low the appliance may not be able to operate properly Make sure that the water pres sure in the water supply system is min 50 kPa 0 5 bar and...

Page 12: ...pliance door Opening appliance door Page 38 Environmental protection and saving energy Environmental protection and saving energy Environmental protection and saving energy Disposing of packaging The packaging materials are environ mentally compatible and can be re cycled Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separ ately Saving energy If you follow these instructions your appl...

Page 13: ...r You can save water with the AquaSensor Use of the AquaSensor depends on the programme If the soiling level is high the rinsing water is drained off and replaced with fresh water If the soiling level is lower the rinsing wa ter is used in the next wash cycle so reducing water consumption by 3 6 litres In the automatic programmes the temperature and run time are ad ditionally adjusted to the level...

Page 14: ...alls If you subsequently install your dishwasher as a free standing appli ance you must stop it from tipping over e g by screwing it to the wall or installing it under a continuous work top that is securely connected to ad jacent cabinets 1 Follow the safety instructions Page 4 2 Follow the instructions for elec trical connection Page 15 3 Check the Scope of supply and the condition of the applian...

Page 15: ... 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 current only in the range of 110 V and 60 Hz Please note that the water safety system is only functional if there is a power supply 1 ...

Page 16: ...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 63 The data you need for Customer Service Page 63 1 Depending on the appliance specifications ...

Page 17: ...Light Interior lighting of the appliance Overview of basic settings Page 40 10 Cutlery shelf1 Cutlery shelf Page 25 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 47 12 Intake opening of the Zeolith con tainer The intake opening is required for Zeolith drying Page 13 13 Blow o...

Page 18: ...s you can open the menu Changing basic settings Page 42 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 42 5 WLAN display Home Connect Page 42 6 Setting buttons Changing the basic settings Page 42 7 Timer programming Setting timer programming Page ...

Page 19: ...ings via the display and the setting buttons Changing basic settings Page 42 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 Page 38 15 Special salt refill indicator Water softening system Adding special salt Page 31 16 Rinse aid refill indicator R...

Page 20: ...tional func tions Auto 45 65 Tableware Cleaning mixed table ware and cutlery Level of soiling Removing common household food remnants lightly dried on Sensor controlled Optimised by sensors de pending on the soiling of the rinsing water All Additional functions Page 22 Auto 65 75 Tableware Pots and pans non fra gile tableware and cut lery Level of soiling Removing stubborn burned or dried on food ...

Page 21: ... soiling Removing lightly adher ing fresh food remnants Time optimised Cleaning 45 C Intermediate rinse Final rinse 50 C ExtraDry Additional functions Page 22 Machine Care Use only if appliance is un loaded Machine Care 70 C None Favourite Note The relatively long running time in the Eco 50 programme is due to longer soaking and drying times This results in optimal consumption val ues Information ...

Page 22: ...You can find an overview of the addi tional functions that can be selected here Different additional functions which can be found on the control panel of your appliance are available depending on the appliance configur ation Additional func tion Use SpeedPerfect The run time is shortened by 15 to 75 depending on the rinse programme The additional function can be activated before the start of the p...

Page 23: ...Arrange cups glasses and small items of tableware in the top basket You can adjust the height of the top basket to make room for larger items of tableware Adjusting top basket with side levers To wash large items of tableware in the baskets adjust the shelf position of the top basket 1 Pull out the top basket 2 To prevent the basket from sud denly dropping down hold the side of the basket by the t...

Page 24: ...ys without 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 You can reorganise the cutlery drawer to make more space for longer wider items of cutlery Reorganising cutlery drawer You can fold down the side shelves and front prongs to make more space for longer wider items of cut lery 1 Depe...

Page 25: ...and fold down the prongs 1 Tip If you want to return the cutlery drawer to the original position fold the side shelf back up until it clicks into position 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 26: ...s audibly click into posi tion Baking sheet spray head Use the baking sheet spray head to clean large items of tableware e g trays grilles and plates Arrange max 2 baking sheets and 2 grilles as shown to ensure that the spray jet can reach all parts Note Check that the appliance is al ways operated with the top basket or the baking sheet spray head Inserting baking sheet spray head Use the baking ...

Page 27: ...he 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 switched on 1 Pull out the top basket 2 Set the slider to ON or OFF 3 Push in the top basket Cleaning Extra Clean Zone Limescale and soiling from the dish washing water can block the nozzles No...

Page 28: ...emware bas kets in the bottom basket at the same time Requirements The top basket is set to setting 1 Adjusting top basket with side levers Page 23 The prongs in the bottom basket are folded down Folding down prongs Page 26 1 Pull up the rotating fixing arms and turn anticlockwise 2 Place the stemware with the open ing facing down on the shelf You can load stemware with the following dimensions in...

Page 29: ...nformation on how to unload tableware Removing tableware Page 38 1 Take the stemware basket by the handle out of the bottom basket 2 Pull up the rotating fixing arms and turn anticlockwise 3 Take the stemware out of the stemware basket Basket heights Set the baskets at the right height Appliance height 81 5 cm with cutlery basket Level Top basket Bottom basket 1 max ø 22 cm 30 cm 31 cm Page 24 2 m...

Page 30: ...n 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 34 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 before using it for the fi...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...r gents with salt replacement 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 Pr...

Page 33: ...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 approx 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 switc...

Page 34: ... out despite the detergent dispenser being closed This is not a Detergent Description 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 starting the programme The dosage can be adjus ted to the level of soiling Tip Suitable detergents are available online via our website or from Cus tomer Service Page 63 Separat...

Page 35: ...facturers com bined detergents with salt replace ment substances can only be used up to a certain water hardness usually 26 E without adding spe cial salt For the best washing and drying results we recommend us ing special salt from a water 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...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...specifications Page 63 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 38: ...form 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 20 a The programme is set and the pro gramme button flashes Setting additional functions You can set additional functions to complete the washing ...

Page 39: ...up in the appliance and stop the appliance door bursting open 1 Open the appliance door carefully 2 Press a The programme is saved and the appliance switches off 3 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 Open the appliance door 2 Press for approx 4 seconds 3 Close the appl...

Page 40: ...dness 0 62 16 20 medium1 Set the water hardness Overview of water hardness settings Page 30 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 33 Sensor setting Standard1 Sensitive Very sensitive Set the water sensor for identifying soiling Sensors Page 13 Extra Dry on off1 Switch Extra Dry on or off for each operation The tem...

Page 41: ...when the appliance is switched on Programmes Page 20 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 Child proof lock on off1 Switch the Electric childproof lock Page 12 on or off Wi Fi on off Switch th...

Page 42: ...ty of the Home Connect function depends on the availability of Home Connect services in your coun try You can find information about this at www home connect com To be able to use Home Connect you must first set up the connection to the WLAN home network Wi Fi1 and to the Home Connect app Connecting the appliance to WLAN home network Wi Fi Page 43 The Home Connect app guides you through the entire...

Page 43: ...ating Remote Start When you have selected Manual in the basic settings of this function ac tivate the function on your appliance 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 41 of this func tion A programme is selected Press If you open the appliance door the function is automatica...

Page 44: ...nect app Information on data protection can be retrieved 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 cont...

Page 45: ...its 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 by the display The in dicator will go o...

Page 46: ... 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 47: ...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 48: ...a special connection cable which is available from the manufacturer or his Customer Service Appliance safety Fault Cause Troubleshooting Appliance door opens acci dently Automatic door opening ac tivated accidently To prevent the appliance door opening accidentally activate the childproof lock Appliance door does not open Childproof lock is activated Press the top of the door in the middle twice i...

Page 49: ...l cified heating element 1 Descale the appliance 2 Operate the appliance with the wa ter softening system 1 E 3000 lights up Water protection system is activated 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Call Customer Service Page 63 E 3100 lights up Water protection system is activated 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Call Customer Service Page 63 E 3400 lights up Water is continuously run ning into the appliance 1 T...

Page 50: ...cked 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 61 so it clicks into position E 6102 lights up Wastewater pump is blocked Clean the wastewater pump Clean wastewater pump Page 61 Cover of the wa...

Page 51: ...he 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 32 2 Set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed Setting the amount of rinse aid Page 33 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 20 Some opti...

Page 52: ...rm on the cutlery con tact points 1 Arrange cutlery individually where possible Page 37 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 war...

Page 53: ...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 37 Items of tableware are blocking the dispenser lid 2 Do not place tableware or fra grance dis...

Page 54: ...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 34 Clean the appliance mechanically The hardness range is set in co...

Page 55: ...hanical cleaning Page 44 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 44 or a machine cleaning product It may not always be possible to com pletely remove deposits ...

Page 56: ...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 37 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 57: ...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 32 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 58: ...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 46 2 Clean the Wastewater pump Page 61 Programme has not yet ended Wait until the programme ends or cancel the programme with Reset Terminate programme Page 39 Appliance cannot be switched on or operated Software update is taking place Wait until the s...

Page 59: ...rts project beyond the basket and prevent the appliance door from closing properly All LEDs lit up or flashing Electronics have detected a fault 1 Press the main switch button for ap prox 4 seconds Controls Page 17 The appliance is reset and restar ted 2 If the problem occurs again Switch off the appliance Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse in the fuse box Wait at least 2 minutes Switc...

Page 60: ...move detergent residue Noise Fault Cause Troubleshooting Filling valves making knock ing noises Caused by the domestic in stallation No appliance fault present Does not affect functioning of the appliance Can only be remedied in the do mestic installation Knocking or rattling noise Spray arm is striking table ware Arrange tableware so that the spray arms do not strike tableware With a small load t...

Page 61: ...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 62: ...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 63: ... the purchase agree ment and in addition to our manufac turer s warranty we offer compensa tion under the following conditions If our Aqua Stop system is defect ive and causes water damage we will make good the damage for private users To ensure protection from water damage the appliance must be connected to the power supply The liability guarantee is valid for the service life of the appliance A ...

Page 64: ... äte GmbH Carl Wery Str 34 81739 Munich Germany Subject OSSREQUEST The cost of performing your request will be charged to you This offer is valid for three years from the date of purchase or at least as long as we offer support and spare parts for the respective appliance Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH hereby declares that...

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