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Troubleshooting

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Fault

Cause

troubleshooting

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 17

Position tableware at an angle. 

→ 

"Arrange tableware", Page 30

Use rinse aid. 

→ 

"Rinse aid", Page 26

Set the water softening system
higher.

Wipeable or water-soluble
coatings are present inside
the appliance or on 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.

White coating is deposited in
the appliance interior.

1.

Set the water softening system cor-
rectly.
In most cases you will need to in-
crease the setting.

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 27

.

Clean the appliance mechanically.

The hardness range is set in-
correctly or the water hard-
ness is greater than 62 °E
(8,9 mmol/l).

Set the Water softening system to
the water hardness or add special
salt.

3in1/organic/eco detergent
is not effective enough.

Set the Water softening system to
the water hardness and use separ-
ate detergents (proprietary deter-
gent, special salt, rinse aid).

Too little detergent is being
used.

Increase the amount of detergent
used or change Detergent

→ 

Page 27

.

Washing programme selec-
ted too weak.

Select a more intensive washing
programme. 

→ 

"Programmes", Page 17

Tea residue or lipstick marks
on tableware.

Washing temperature is too
low.

Select a programme with a higher
washing temperature. 

→ 

"Programmes", Page 17

Summary of Contents for SPS4HKI45G

Page 1: ...Register your new device on MyBosch now and get free benefits bosch home com welcome Dishwasher SPS4HKI45G en User manual ...

Page 2: ...tlery basket 21 Etagere 21 Folding prongs 21 Knife shelf 22 Baking sheet spray head 22 Basket heights 23 Before using for the first time 23 Performing the initial configura tion 23 Water softening system 23 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 ai...

Page 3: ...pliance care 38 Machine Care 38 Filter system 39 Cleaning spray arms 40 Troubleshooting 42 Error code Fault display Sig nal 42 Washing results 44 Home Connect problem 50 Information on display panel 51 Malfunctions 51 Mechanical damage 52 Noise 53 Clean wastewater pump 54 Transportation storage and disposal 54 Removing the appliance 54 Protect appliance from frost 54 Transporting the appliance 55 ...

Page 4: ...it has been damaged in transit Intended use Read the 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 chi...

Page 5: ...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 not possible an all pole i...

Page 6: ...G 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 alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents in con junction with aluminium parts in the interior of the appliance may cause explosions Never use highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents in particular commercial or industrial pro...

Page 7: ...electric shock An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity Do not use steam or high pressure cleaners to clean the appliance If the insulation of the power cord is damaged this is danger ous Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appli ance parts or heat sources Never let the power ...

Page 8: ...nection cable which is available from the manufacturer or his Customer Service Risk to children Follow the safety instructions if there are children in your home WARNING Risk of suffocation Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate Keep packaging material away from children Do not let children play with packaging material Children may breathe in...

Page 9: ...om detergent and rinse aid products Keep children away from the appliance when open The wa ter in the interior of the dishwasher is not drinking water It may contain residues of detergents and rinse aid WARNING Risk of injury Children may get their fingers caught in the slots of the tablet collecting tray and injure themselves Keep children away from the appliance when open WARNING Risk of suffoca...

Page 10: ...her 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 pressure is to...

Page 11: ...and environmentally friendly Programmes Page 17 AquaSensor The AquaSensor is an optical meas uring device light barrier which measures the turbidity of the rinsing water You can save water with the AquaSensor Use of the AquaSensor depends on the 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 ...

Page 12: ...e 12 7 Install the drinking water connec tion Page 12 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 hose to the outlet connection of the siphon using ...

Page 13: ...alternat ing current 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 i...

Page 14: ...amiliarise 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 11 12 1 Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD number Page 56 The data you need for Customer Service Page 55 2 Detergent dispenser Detergent Page 27 is added to the detergent dis penser ...

Page 15: ...e 21 9 Upper spray arms The upper spray arms wash the tableware in the top basket If the tableware has not been washed properly clean the spray arms Cleaning spray arms Page 40 10 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the tableware in the bot tom basket If the tableware has not been washed properly clean the spray arms Cleaning spray arms Page 40 11 Cutlery basket Cutlery basket Page 21 12 Di...

Page 16: ...upply display Display for water supply lights up 7 button If you press for approx 3 seconds you can open the basic settings 8 Start button Starting the programme Page 32 9 Programme buttons and additional functions Programmes Page 17 Additional functions Page 19 10 Remote start button Remote start Page 36 11 Timer programming Setting timer programming Page 32 12 Display The display shows informati...

Page 17: ...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 69 C Drying All Additional ...

Page 18: ...ion 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 rat ing plate on the applia...

Page 19: ...fect The run time is shortened by 15 to 75 depending on the rinse programme Energy and water con sumption are increased Additional func tion Use IntensiveZone Switch on with mixed loads containing table ware with different soil ing levels e g place very soiled pots and pans in the bottom bas ket and normally soiled tableware in the upper basket The spray pressure in the bottom basket is in creased...

Page 20: ...asket 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 plates in the bot tom basket ...

Page 21: ...and glasses or for large items of cutlery e g wooden 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 22: ...e 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 sheet spray head in stead of the top basket to clean large trays grilles and plates 1 Remove top basket 2 Insert the ba...

Page 23: ...tings 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 36 Requirement The appliance has been installed and connected Page 11 1 Add special salt Page 24 2 Add rinse aid Page 26 3 Switch on the appliance Page 31 4 Setting the water softening system Page 24 5 Set the amount of ...

Page 24: ...on your appli ance 1 Determine the water hardness and the appropriate setting value Overview of water hardness set tings Page 24 2 Press 3 To open the basic settings press for 3 seconds a The display shows Hxx a The display shows 4 Press repeatedly until the right water hardness has been set The value H04 is set at the factory 5 To save the settings press for 3 seconds Special salt You can use spe...

Page 25: ...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 is max 26 E and you are using combined deter gents with salt replacement sub stances According to manufactur ers combined detergents with salt replacement substances can gen erally only b...

Page 26: ...er x rinse cycles 7 Additional run time in minutes 6 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 You can use ...

Page 27: ... 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 3 seconds a The display shows Hxx a The display shows 3 Press repeatedly until the display shows the value set at the factory r04 4 Press repeatedly until the dis play shows r00 5 To save the se...

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 Special 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 contain...

Page 29: ... 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 Use tablets with a special drying performance Adding detergent 1 To open the detergent dispenser press the locking latch 2 Add the detergent to the dry deter g...

Page 30: ...tableware was not dishwasher safe Only put glasses and china in the dish washer if it is marked as dishwasher safe by the manufacturer The chemical com position of the deter gent causes damage Use a detergent marked as gentle on tableware by the man ufacturer Highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic clean ing agents in particu lar commercial or in dustrial cleaning agents are not suit able for dis...

Page 31: ...in them Do not block the spray arms make sure that they can turn freely Do not place small parts in the tablet collecting tray and do not block it with tableware so as not to obstruct the lid of the deter gent dispenser 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 h...

Page 32: ...l function Additional functions Page 19 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 a h 01 appears in the display 2 Use to set the required start time for the programme 3 Press a This activates timer programming Tip To deactivate timer program ming press repeatedly until h ...

Page 33: ... 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 0h 01m and the residual water is pumped out a The programme is canceled and ends after ap...

Page 34: ...tem 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 Only set the appliance to hot water if this can be prepared with little ...

Page 35: ... seconds 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 in every country The avail ability 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 T...

Page 36: ...nect 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 appliance is connected to your home network Remote start You can use the Home Connect app to start the appliance with your mo bile device Tip If you select remote start Page 34 rc2 with the basic set ting the remote start function will be per...

Page 37: ...onsisting 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 settings This initial registration prepares the Home Connect functions for use and is only required when you ...

Page 38: ...c 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 malfunction To avoid such faults and reduce odours we recom mend cleaning your appliance at reg ular intervals Machine Care combined with ma chine care products and machine cleaners is the...

Page 39: ...hine Care will go out automatically For optimum cleaning perform ance ensure the correct place ment of cleaners Follow the safety instructions given on the packagings of the machine care products and machine clean ers 1 Remove any coarse soiling in the interior with a damp cloth 2 Clean the filters 3 Place the machine care product in the appliance interior Only use machine care products specially ...

Page 40: ...es on the coarse filter click into posi tion 7 Insert the filter system into the ap pliance and turn the coarse filter clockwise Make sure that the arrow markings 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 arms and pull down to remove 1 2 2 Pull up the low...

Page 41: ...Cleaning and servicing en 41 4 Insert the lower spray arm a The spray arm clicks into position 5 Insert the upper spray arms and screw firmly in place ...

Page 42: ...e 2 Operate the appliance with the Wa ter softening 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 55 E 31 00 will light up altern ately Water protection system is activated 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Call Customer Service Page 55 E 34 00 will light up altern ately Water is continuously run ning into the applianc...

Page 43: ...ter 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 Wastewater pump Page 54 so it clicks into position E 61 02 will light up altern ately Wastewater pump is blocked Clean the wastewater pump Clean wastewa...

Page 44: ...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 17 Some opt...

Page 45: ...n the cutlery con tact points 1 Arrange cutlery individually where possible Page 30 2 Avoid points of contact Appliance interior still wet after wash cycle Not a fault The condensa tion drying principle causes water droplets in the tub they are indeed desirable here The moisture in the air condenses on the inside walls runs off and is pumped out No action required Remnants of food on table ware Ta...

Page 46: ...age 20 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 30 Items of tableware are blocking the dispenser lid 2 Do not place tableware or fra grance dispensers in the tablet col lecting tray The l...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...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 38 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 49: ...et tableware so the tab collecting tray is not obstructed by tableware Arrange tableware Page 30 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 50: ...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 51: ...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 39 2 Clean the Wastewater pump Page 54 Pro...

Page 52: ... 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 53: ...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 54: ...oreign 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 You can find out here how to prepare your appliance for transportation and storage You will also find out how to dispose of old appliances R...

Page 55: ...ower cord 3 Dispose of the appliance in an en vironmentally friendly manner This appliance is labelled in ac cordance with European Direct ive 2012 19 EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE The guideline determines the framework for the return and re cycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU Customer Service Customer ...

Page 56: ... number E Nr the production number FD and the consecutive numbering Z Nr on the appliance s rating plate The rating plate is located inside the appliance door Make a note of your appliance s de tails and the Customer Service tele phone number to find them again quickly Technical specifications Technical specifications Facts and figures for your appliance can be found here Weight Max 45 kg Voltage ...

Page 57: ...pliance You can also access the applicable li cence information via your Home Connect App Settings Information Legal You can download the li cence information on the brand product website search for your ap pliance model on the product web site and check additional docu ments Alternatively you can send a request to ossrequest bshg com or to BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl Wery Str 34 D 81739 München Germ...

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