Bosch Dishwasher Quick Reference Guide

Setting up Home Connect

Tip: Connect your appliance to a mobile device. You can conveniently change all settings using the Home Connect app.

1. Scan the following QR code. [QR code for Home Connect app]

You can install the Home Connect app and connect your appliance via the QR code.

2. Follow the instructions in the Home Connect app.

Overview of water hardness settings

You can find an overview of the water hardness values that can be selected here. A table of country-specific units can be found in the instruction manual.

Setting the water softening system

1. Press [button].

2. To open the appliance settings, press Setup [button] for 3 seconds.

[Indicator light] flashes.

3. Press Start [button] repeatedly until the right water hardness has been set. 0, 1, 2 or 3 LEDs will light up accordingly.

4. To save the settings, press Setup [button] for 3 seconds.

Adding special salt [salt indicator]

To avoid damage to the appliance, only add special salt to the dispenser for special salt just before the programme starts.

1. Unscrew the lid of the dispenser for special salt and remove.

2. On initial start-up: Fill the dispenser right up with water.

3. Add the special salt to the dispenser. The water in the dispenser is displaced and forced out. Never add detergent.

4. Place the lid back on the dispenser and turn to close.

Adding rinse aid [rinse aid indicator]

1. Press the catch on the lid of the dispenser for rinse aid and lift [arrow].

2. Add rinse aid up to the max mark [max].

3. Close the lid of the dispenser for rinse aid. The lid clicks into position [click].

Programmes

The programme data has been measured in the laboratory according to European standard EN 60436. The consumption figures are guide values (except Eco) and depend on the programme and additional function selected. The running time will change if the rinse aid system is switched off or rinse aid needs to be added.

Adding detergent

1. Add the detergent to the dry detergent dispenser.

2. Close the lid of the detergent dispenser. The lid clicks into position [click].

How to use your appliance

1. Load the tableware. Only clean tableware that is suitable for dishwashers. Remove large remnants of food from the tableware. Check that the spray arms can rotate freely.
2. Add detergent.
3. Switch on the appliance ?.
4. Select the programme.
5. Start the programme ▶️.
6. Remove the tableware at the end of the programme.
7. To cancel the programme, press Reset [button] for approx. 4 seconds. The programme is cancelled and ends after approx. 1 minute.

Cleaning filters

1. After each wash check the filters for residue.

2. Turn the coarse filter anticlockwise [arrow] and remove the filter system [filter system].

3. Pull down the micro filter to remove.

4. Press the locking catches [catches] together and lift the coarse filter out [coarse filter].

5. Clean the filter elements under running water.

6. Re-assemble the filter system.

7. Insert the filter system into the appliance and turn the coarse filter clockwise [arrow]. Make sure that the arrow markings match up.

8. Install the filter system.

Cleaning spray arms

1. Unscrew the upper spray arm and pull down to remove [upper spray arm].

2. Pull up the lower spray arm to remove [lower spray arm].

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. The spray arm clicks into position [click].

5. Insert the upper spray arm and screw it firmly in place.

Clean wastewater pump

1. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

2. Remove the filter system.

3. Scoop out any water.

4. Prise off the pump cover using a spoon and grip it by the crosspiece [pump cover].

5. Lift the pump cover inwards at an angle and remove.

6. Remove any remnants of food and foreign bodies in the area of the impeller.

7. Insert the pump cover and press down [pump cover]. The pump cover clicks into position [click].

8. Install the filter system.

Troubleshooting