Bosch SPE53B55UC User Manual Download Page 22

Page: 22 / 56

en-us

Dishware

evenly, do not place any other

objects in the tablet collecting

tray.

Tip: If you use powder detergent

and select a cycle with pre-rinse,

you can also add a little detergent

to the interior door of the appli-

ance.

10.5 Detergent table

Detergent amount guidelines

Auto

1.75 Tbsp (25

ml) or 1 tab

Normal

1.75 Tbsp (25

ml) or 1 tab

Heavy

3 Tbsp (45 ml)

or 1 tab

Dishware

11 Dishware

Dishware

Only wash dishware that is suit-

able for dishwashers.
Note: Decorated glassware and

parts made of aluminum or silver

may fade or discolor with dish-

washing. Delicate types of glass

may turn cloudy after a few wash

cycles.

11.1 Damage to glass and

dishware

Avoid damage to glass and dish-

ware.

Cause

Recommenda-

tion

The following

dishware is not

suitable for

dishwashers:

Items of sil-

verware and

dishware

made from

wood

Only put dish-

ware in the

dishwasher if it

is marked as

suitable for

dishwashers by

the manufac-

turer.

Cause

Recommenda-

tion

Decorated

glassware,

antique and

hand-crafted

dishware

Plastic dish-

ware not re-

sistant to

heat

Dishware

made from

copper or tin

Dishware

soiled with

ash, wax, lu-

bricating

grease or

paint

Very small

items of

dishware

Glass and dish-

ware is not suit-

able for dish-

washers.

Only put

glasses and

china in the

dishwasher if it

is marked as

suitable for

dishwashers by

the manufac-

turer.

The chemical

composition of

the detergent

causes dam-

age.

Use a deter-

gent marked as

kind to dish-

ware by the

manufacturer.

Summary of Contents for SPE53B55UC

Page 1: ...Register your appliance and join the Bosch family of perks bosch home com us mybosch Dishwasher SPE53B55UC en us User manual ...

Page 2: ...1 Initial use 18 9 Rinse aid system 19 9 1 Rinse aid 19 9 2 Setting the amount of rinse aid 19 9 3 Switching the rinse aid system off 19 10 Detergent 20 10 1 The correct detergents 20 10 2 Incompatible detergents 20 10 3 Information on Detergent 21 10 4 Adding Detergent 21 10 5 Detergent table 22 11 Dishware 22 11 1 Damage to glass and dishware 22 11 2 Loading dishware 23 11 3 Removing dishware 24...

Page 3: ...moving the appliance 46 17 2 Vacation and Storage 46 17 3 Transporting the appliance 47 17 4 Disposal of your old appliance 47 18 Customer service 47 18 1 Model number E Nr production number FD and consecutive numbering Z Nr 48 18 2 AquaStop Pledge 48 19 Technical specifications 49 19 1 Information regarding Free and Open Source Software 49 20 Statement of Limited Product Warranty 49 20 1 What thi...

Page 4: ...occur as a result of non observance of this warning NOTICE This indicates that damage to the appliance or property may occur as a result of non compliance with this advisory Note This alerts you to important information and or tips 1 2 General information To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or serious injury observe the following This appliance is provided with installation instructions an...

Page 5: ...s or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety 1 5 Grounding instructions This appliance must be grounded to a metal permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conduc tors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on th...

Page 6: ...ks of the dishwasher WARNING Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more Hydrogen gas is explosive Before using a dishwasher that is connected to a hot water system that has been unused for two weeks or longer turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes This will release any accumula...

Page 7: ...r use on the detergent and rinse aid product labels Do not use harsh chemicals such as bleach based products to clean your dishwasher Some bleach based products can damage your dish washer and may present health hazards Always use caution when opening the door during or following a wash cycle as hot water or steam may escape Do not fully open the door until water noises have stopped and steam has ...

Page 8: ...l guardians to ensure the children are instructed in safe practices by qualified persons Remove the dishwasher door to the washing compartment when re moving an old dishwasher for service or discarding 1 8 State of California Proposition 65 Warnings This product may contain a chemical known to the State of California which can cause cancer or reproductive harm Therefore the packaging of your produ...

Page 9: ...freezing is not covered by the warranty Environmental protection and energy saving 3 Environmental protection and energy saving Environmental protection and energy saving 3 1 Saving energy If you follow these instructions your appliance will use less power and water Use the Normal program a The Normal program is energy efficient and environmentally friendly Dishwasher Cycles Page 13 3 2 AquaSensor...

Page 10: ...e Here you can find an overview of the parts of your appliance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD number Page 48 You will need this data to contact Cus tomer service Page 47 2 Detergent dispenser Detergent is added to the detergent dispenser 3 Lower rack Lower rack Page 16 4 Filter system Filter system Page 34 1 Depending on the appliance specifications ...

Page 11: ... properly clean the spray arms Cleaning the spray arms Page 35 10 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the dish ware in the lower rack If the dishware has not been washed properly clean the spray arms Cleaning the spray arms Page 35 11 Silverware basket Silverware basket 12 Dispenser for rinse aid Rinse aid is added to the dispenser for rinse aid Rinse aid system Page 19 1 Depending on the a...

Page 12: ... Display for water supply 6 button If you press for approx 3 seconds you can open the basic settings 7 Start button Starting the wash cycle Page 26 8 Cycle buttons and options Cycles Options 9 Remote Start 10 Electronic delay time Setting the electronic delay time Page 26 11 Display The display shows information about the remaining run time or ba sic settings You can change the basic settings via ...

Page 13: ...H 3 Water gal Heavy Dishware Washing pots and pans non fragile dishware and silverware Level of soiling Removing stub born burned or dried on food remnants con taining starch and protein Intensive Pre Rinse Cleaning 151 F 160 F Intermediate rinse Final rinse 164 F Drying 1 1 50 2 05 2 0 750 0 830 3 4 4 5 8 Auto Dishware Cleaning mixed dishware and silverware Level of soiling Removing com mon house...

Page 14: ...un cated testing per the definitions in the test procedure We recom mend that dish loads such as the one in the energy certification test have the rack position set in the highest position Recommended for daily regular or typical use to completely wash a full load of nor mally soiled dishes 5 2 Favorite With this function you can save a combination of a Cycle and an Option You can save the selecte...

Page 15: ...s less energy and shortens the cycle Extra Dry For a better drying result the final rinse temperature is increased and the drying phase extended Especially suit able for drying plastic parts There is a slight increase in energy consumption and the run time is ex tended Option Use Sanitize To ensure a higher hygiene status for the ap pliance and dish ware the temper ature is increased and maintaine...

Page 16: ...ge 3 Press in the right and left hand levers on the outside of the rack The rack can then slip down slightly 4 Raise or lower the rack evenly to the right level Rack heights Page 18 Check that the rack is level on both sides 5 Slide the rack in 7 2 Lower rack Arrange pans and plates in the lower rack a Silverware basket 1 Large plates up to a diameter of 12 inches can be arranged in the lower rack...

Page 17: ...7 4 Silverware drawer Arrange silverware in the silver ware drawer Arrange silverware with the points and sharp edges down 7 5 Cup shelf Use the cup shelf and the space underneath for small cups and glasses or for large items of silver ware e g cooking spoons or serving cutlery If you do not need the cup shelf you can fold it up 7 6 Flip tines Use the flip tines to position dish ware securely e g ...

Page 18: ... ø 7 11 3 max ø 8 10 Before using for the first time 8 Before using for the first time Before using for the first time Apply the settings for the first use 8 1 Initial use Before the first use or after a fac tory reset you will need to config ure the settings Tip Connect your appliance to a mobile device You can conve niently change all settings using the Home Connect app Home Connect quick start ...

Page 19: ...he dispenser for rinse aid a The lid clicks into position 9 2 Setting the amount of rinse aid If there are streaks or water spots on dishware change the amount of rinse aid 1 Press 2 To open the basic settings press for 3 seconds a The display shows 3 Press repeatedly un til the display shows the value set at the factory r04 4 Press repeatedly until the right amount of rinse aid has been set A low...

Page 20: ...stains e g tea or ketchup Note Follow the manufacturer s instructions for each detergent Detergent Description Tabs Tabs are perfect for all cleaning functions and do not need to be measured out However with shorter Cycles Page 13 some Detergent Description times tabs do not dissolve entirely and leave residues of de tergent This may re duce its effective ness Powder detergent Powder detergent is ...

Page 21: ...the wash cycles will run prop erly with combination deter gents Use tablets with enhanced dry ing results 10 4 Adding Detergent 1 To open the detergent dis penser press the locking latch 2 Add the detergent to the dry detergent dispenser 3 tbsp 45 ml 1 75 tbsp 25 ml 1 tbsp 15 ml If you are using tablets one is enough Insert the tablets in a horizontal position If you are using powder or liq uid de...

Page 22: ... 1 Damage to glass and dishware Avoid damage to glass and dish ware Cause Recommenda tion The following dishware is not suitable for dishwashers Items of sil verware and dishware made from wood Only put dish ware in the dishwasher if it is marked as suitable for dishwashers by the manufac turer Cause Recommenda tion Decorated glassware antique and hand crafted dishware Plastic dish ware not re sis...

Page 23: ...Tips Using the appliance allows you to save energy and water com pared to washing up by hand See our website for examples of how to load your appliance efficiently free of charge To save energy and water load the machine with the number of place settings specified For better washing and drying results position items with curves or recesses at an angle so water can run off 1 Remove large remnants o...

Page 24: ... unloading 1 To prevent water dripping onto dishware unload it starting at the bottom and working up 2 Check the washing tank and accessories for soiling and clean if necessary Cleaning and maintenance Page 32 11 4 Loading patterns Recommended loading patterns 9 place settings Lower rack Upper rack Third rack Additional loading patterns for 8 place settings Lower rack Upper rack ...

Page 25: ...ing the door during a wash cycle 1 Close the door 2 Press a The wash cycle will resume 12 2 Switching on the appliance Press The standard program is set by default If you do not perform any ac tions on the appliance for 10 minutes it will automatically switch off 12 3 Setting a cycle To adjust the wash cycle to the soiling level of the dishware se lect a suitable cycle Press the right cycle button...

Page 26: ...fter the end of the wash cycle If you open the ap pliance door immediately after the wash cycle has ended the appliance will switch off after 4 seconds 12 7 Activating the button lock The button lock prevents the ap pliance from being operated acci dentally or incorrectly while run ning Press for approx 3 sec onds a The button lock is activated and will be automatically deacti vated at the end of ...

Page 27: ...appliance CAUTION To avoid risk of injury always use caution when opening the door during or following a wash cycle as hot water or steam may es cape Do not fully open the door until water noises have stopped and steam has subsided 1 Please note the information on Preventing Material Damage 2 Press On Off ...

Page 28: ...se aid sys tem off with level r00 Intensive drying d00 1 d00 d01 The temperature is in creased during the final rinse which improves the drying result This may in crease the run time slightly Note Not suitable for del icate items of dishware Switch Intensive drying on d01 or off d00 Wi Fi Cn0 Cn0 Cn1 Switch the wireless net work connection on or off Level Cn0 switches the wireless network connec t...

Page 29: ...se must be configured 1 Factory setting may vary according to model 13 2 Changing the basic settings 1 Press 2 To open the basic settings press for 3 seconds a The display shows 3 Press repeatedly un til the display shows the re quired setting 4 Press repeatedly until the display shows the right value You can change one or more settings 5 To save the settings press for 3 seconds Home Connect 14 Ho...

Page 30: ...ce 2 Start the app and set up access for Home Connect The Home Connect app will guide you through the entire registration process Connecting appliance to the WLAN home network Wi Fi Requirements Home Connect app is in stalled on your mobile device Wi Fi is activated on the router The appliance receives signals from the WLAN home network Wi Fi at its installation loca tion 1 Scan the QR code using ...

Page 31: ...ce Sup port section of your local website www home connect com 14 5 Software update You can use this function to up date the software of your appli ance e g for optimization trou bleshooting or safety relevant up dates The Home Connect app informs you about available software up dates 14 6 Data Protection Please see the information on data protection The first time your appliance is registered on ...

Page 32: ...gularly wipe the door seals the front of the dishwasher and the control panel using a damp cloth and dishwashing liquid This ensures the parts of the appliance will remain clean and hygienic If the appliance is not going to be used for a while leave the door slightly ajar This will pre vent unpleas ant odors 15 4 Machine Care Deposits e g from food remnants and limescale can cause your ap pliance ...

Page 33: ...control panel or if advised to do so by the display Notes Run the Machine Care program without any dishes in the dish washer Only use machine care prod ucts and machine cleaners specially designed for dish washers Make sure that there are no aluminum items e g vent hood grease filters or aluminum pans in the interior of the appli ance If you have not run Machine Care after 3 wash cycles the indica...

Page 34: ...move the filter system Make sure 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 running water Carefully clean the rim of dirt between the coarse and fine fil ter 6 Reassemble the filter system Make sure that the locking catches on the coarse filter clic...

Page 35: ...s Clean the spray arms regu larly 1 Unscrew the upper spray arms and pull down to remove 1 2 2 Pull up the lower spray arm to remove 3 Check the outlet nozzles on the spray arms for blockages under running water and remove any foreign objects 4 Insert the lower spray arm a The spray arm clicks into posi tion 5 Insert the upper spray arms and screw firmly in place ...

Page 36: ...1 00 lights up al ternately Water protection system is activated 1 Turn off the water faucet 2 Call customer service Page 47 E 34 00 lights up al ternately Water is continuously running into the appliance 1 Turn off the water faucet 2 Call customer service Page 47 E 32 00 lights up al ternately or indicator for water supply lights up Inlet hose is kinked Install the inlet hose without kinks Water ...

Page 37: ...astewater 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 wastewater pump is loose Secure the cover of the Wastewater pump Page 45 so it clicks into position E 61 02 lights up al ternately Wastewater pump is blocked Clean the wastewater pump Clean wastewate...

Page 38: ...7 and give the error code Dishware is not dry No rinse aid used or dosage set too low 1 Add Rinse aid Page 19 2 Set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed Setting the amount of rinse aid Page 19 Cycle or cycle option has no drying phase or dry ing phase is too short Select a wash cycle with drying Page 13 Some option buttons decrease the drying re sult Water collects in recesses of dishware or si...

Page 39: ...cycle Not an error Condensation drying creates water droplets in the tub This is normal Moisture in the air condenses on the inside walls of the appli ance runs off and is pumped out No action required Food remnants on dishware Dishware was placed too close together or rack is overfilled 1 Arrange dishware with sufficient space in be tween The spray jets must reach the surfaces of the dishware 2 A...

Page 40: ...ab collecting tray is not obstructed by dishware Loading dishware Page 23 Items of dishware are blocking the dispenser lid 2 Do not place dishware or fragrance dispensers in the tab collecting tray The lid of the detergent dispenser is blocked by the tab and will not open Position the tab in the detergent dispenser crosswise not vertically Tabs are used in the quick or short cycle There is not eno...

Page 41: ...suitable Detergent and follow the manu facturer s instructions for the amount to be used Dishware has been precleaned too intensively Then the sensors choose a lighter cycle Stub born remnants cannot be entirely removed Only remove large remnants of food and do not pre rinse dishware There are colored coatings blue yel low brown inside the appliance or on stainless steel dish ware that are diffi c...

Page 42: ...s been added Adding rinse aid Page 19 There is detergent residue in the final rinse Lid of detergent dispenser is blocked by dishware and will not open fully 1 Arrange dishware in the upper rack so the tab collecting tray is not obstructed by dishware Loading dishware Page 23 Items of dishware are blocking the dispenser lid 2 Do not place dishware or fragrance dispensers in the tab collecting tray...

Page 43: ...lished WLAN on router is not active Check the wireless network connection of your router WLAN display is flashing Connection to home network is not available Activate the wireless network connection on your router Home Connect can not be implemented correctly Home Connect set incorrectly Please consult the documents supplied for Home Connect There is a technical error Please consult the informatio...

Page 44: ...e relevant breaker Power cord is not inserted 1 Check whether the power outlet is working 2 Check whether the power cord plug is properly inserted in the power outlet and on the rear of the appliance Appliance door is not closed properly Close the appliance door Wash cycle starts up automatically You did not wait until the cycle ended Terminating the wash cycle Page 26 Appliance stops dur ing the ...

Page 45: ...e Can only be remedied in the home installation Knocking or rattling noise Spray arm is striking dishes Arrange dishware so the spray arms do not strike dishware With a small load the water jets directly strike against the tub Distribute the dishware evenly Load the appliance with more dishware Light items of dishware move about during the wash cycle Position light items of dishware securely 16 1 ...

Page 46: ...ce 1 Disconnect the appliance from the power supply 2 Turn off the water faucet 3 Detach the drain connection 4 Detach the drinking water con nection 5 Loosen any screws fastening the appliance to cabinet parts 6 Remove the base panel if fitted 7 Pull the appliance out carefully along with the hose behind it 17 2 Vacation and Storage NOTICE Preparing your unit for vacation Before leaving for vacat...

Page 47: ...liance recycling programs Customer service 18 Customer service Customer service If you have any questions are un able to eliminate an issue in the appliance yourself or the appli ance needs to be repaired please contact our Customer Service We will work to find an appropri ate solution for you thereby avoid ing unnecessary visits by a ser vice provider With any warranty repair we will make sure yo...

Page 48: ...H will also compensate customers for damage caused by a specific fault in the AquaStop system giving rise to a valid warranty claim Compensation will be provided under the following conditions If water damage is caused by a defect in materials or workman ship in the AquaStop system BSH will compensate cus tomers reasonable and verifi able damages A condition of all warranty claims is the appliance...

Page 49: ...check additional doc uments Alternatively you can send a request to ossre quest bshg com or to BSH Hausgeräte GmbH GmbH Carl Wery Str 34 D 81739 München Germany The source code will be made available to you on request To file a request please email to ossrequest bshg com or send a written request to BSH Haus geräte GmbH Carl Wery Str 34 D 81739 München Germany Reference OSSREQUEST The cost of perf...

Page 50: ...or new con struction This cosmetic warranty excludes slight color variations due to inherent differences in painted and porcelain parts as well as differences caused by kitchen lighting product location or other similar factors This cos metic warranty specifically ex cludes any display floor As Is or B stock appliances 20 3 Extended Warranty BSH also provides these addi tional limited warranties 5...

Page 51: ...e foregoing BSH will not incur any liability or have re sponsibility for the Product if it is located in a remote area more than 100 miles from an authorized service provider or is reasonably inaccessible hazardous threaten ing or treacherous locale sur roundings or environment in any such event if you request BSH would still pay for labor and parts and ship the parts to the nearest authorized ser...

Page 52: ...d the Product Also excluded from this warranty are Products on which the serial numbers have been altered de faced or removed service visits to teach you how to use the Prod uct or visits where there is noth ing wrong with the Product cor rection of installation problems you are solely responsible for any structure and setting for the Prod uct including all electrical plumb ing or other connecting...

Page 53: ...ANTY GIVES YOU SPE CIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE No attempt to alter modify or amend this warranty shall be ef fective unless authorized in writing by an officer of BSH 20 7 Obtaining Warranty Service To obtain warranty service for your product you should contact BSH Customer Support at 1 800 944 2904 to schedule a re pair ...

Page 54: ... Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Operation in the band 5150 5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel mobile satellite systems Le...

Page 55: ......

Page 56: ...o on mobile phones www bosch home com welcome Looking for help You ll find it here Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances help with prob lems or a repair from Bosch experts Find out everything about the many ways Bosch can support you www bosch home com service Contact data of all countries are listed in the attached service directory 9001631710 9001631710 010412 442 V1 en us BSH Home Applia...

Search results

Summary of Contents for SPE53B55UC

Reviews:

Related manuals for SPE53B55UC

Brands by name

Popular brands

Bosch SPE53B55UC, User Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for SPE53B55UC

Reviews:

Related manuals for SPE53B55UC

Brands by name

Popular brands