Bosch 800 Series Dishwasher

Quick Start and Safety Guide

Model: 800 series, 800 series Plus

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2. Scan QR code to connect.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Safety Definitions

General Information

Intended Use

Restrictive Use

This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless supervised or instructed by a responsible person.

Grounding Instructions

This appliance must be grounded. Improper connection can result in electric shock. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

Safe Use

Risk to Children

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings

This product may contain chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm. See www.P65Warnings.ca.gov for more information.

Getting Started

Add Detergent

Use detergent tabs, powder, or liquid detergent. For quick cycles, powder or liquid is recommended.

Tip: The dispenser lid should slide closed easily.

To close the cover, push until it clicks.

Add Rinse Aid

Rinse aid enhances drying and shine. Remove the bottle cap and avoid the air vent for easier pouring.

NOTICE: Adjust rinse aid dispensing in settings if streaks remain on dishes (lower amount) or dishes are not dry enough (increase amount).

Start Your Dishwasher

  1. Press the On/Off button (short press).
  2. Select a cycle and options.
  3. Press Start.

Note: All buttons are touch-sensitive and require a gentle touch.

Important: After pressing Start, the door must be shut within 4 seconds. If the door remains open or a cycle is interrupted, press Start again to prevent unintentional operation.

Tips

Loading Tips

Scan the QR code for a video on best loading practices.

Maintenance Tips

  1. Clean surfaces with a damp cloth and mild soap. NOTICE: Do not use abrasive or bleach-based cleaners. Avoid stainless steel cleaner on black stainless or anti-fingerprint surfaces.
  2. Clean the filter 3-12 times a year, depending on usage.
  3. Run the Machine Care program (accessible via Home Connect app) to keep the tub clean.

Usage Tips

  1. Use rinse aid.
  2. Scrape food off, do not rinse.
  3. Use the Rackmatic® feature to adjust the upper rack height for larger items by pushing in the side levers.

Cycles and Options

The control panel includes indicators for Salt refill, Rinse aid refill, Water tap, Machine care, and WiFi. Buttons include On/Off, settings adjustment, Start/resume, and options like Sanitize, CrystalDry™, PowerControl (front/back/custom), HalfLoad, Eco, and Delay start.

Cycles

Cycle Level of dirt What it does Examples of dishes
Heavy Baked-on greasy Cleans intensively, increases cycle length and temperature. Casserole, baked-on lasagna
Auto Not baked-on Adjusts time and intensity automatically by soil sensing. Everyday load
Normal Not baked-on Cleans using less energy and water. Everyday load
Speed60® Light, not dried on Shortens cycle to 1 hour, includes drying. Everyday load
Favorite N/A Access a saved Cycle and Option combination. Set up via Home Connect app or press Favorite for 3 seconds. N/A
Remote Start N/A Allows remote start via Home Connect app. N/A
Rinse* Fresh, not dried on Quick rinse using less water than hand rinsing. Everyday dishes
Machine Care* N/A Intensive program to clean the tub. Run without dishes. N/A

Options

Option Level of dirt What it does Examples of dishes
Sanitize Any Increases cycle length and temperature for disinfection. Cutting boards, bottles
CrystalDry™ Any Provides outstanding drying results using innovative zeolite technology. Everyday load
Power-Control: front or back Heavy Intensely cleans the lower rack, either the front or back half. Casserole dishes, pots, pans
Power-Control: custom Any Using Home Connect™, customize cleaning intensity level of the 4 zones. N/A
HalfLoad* Light Shortens cycle for lightly soiled dishes. Everyday dishes
Eco* Any Increases run time but reduces energy and water consumption. N/A
Delay* Any Allows you to delay the start of the cycle up to 24 hours. N/A

*Available through the Home Connect app only, and depending on your model.

Tip: Use the Home Connect app for additional cycles and options. The Smart Cycle feature helps choose the best cycle and options.

Note: Energy Guide label is based on the Normal cycle, tested without rinse aid, with one dose of detergent, and no prewash detergent.

Settings

Available Settings

Setting Factory setting Description
r-Rinse Aid (r:00 - r:06) r:05 Adjusts the amount of rinse aid used.
d-Intensive drying (d:00 - d:01) d:00/ off Improves drying for glasses and plastic; increases cycle length and temperature.
b-End of cycle tone (b:00 - b:03) b:02 Sets the volume of the tone at the end of the cycle.
rE-Factory reset rE Resets the dishwasher to factory settings.

Adjusting the Settings

  1. Press the power button.
  2. Hold button A for 3 seconds to access the settings menu.
  3. Press button A repeatedly to select the desired setting.
  4. Press Start to change the value.
  5. Press button A to save the setting.

Tip: Use the Home Connect app for the simplest way to change settings.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Support

Looking for help? Bosch is here to support you with usage instructions, cleaning tips, accessories, troubleshooting, and repairs.

Find online resources at: www.bosch-home.com/us/owner-support/get-support

Contact us:

Please have your Model Number (E-Nr) ready.

1-800-944-2904

www.bosch-home.com/us/owner-support/contact-us

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1901 Main Street, Suite 600
Irvine, CA 92614
USA

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