Bosch SPT4EMX17E 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 [?]. 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 [Setup] ⚙️.
2. To open the basic settings, press [Setup] ⚙️ for 3 seconds. The display shows Hxx. The display shows 'set'.
3. Press [Start] ▶️ repeatedly until the right water hardness has been set.
4. To save the settings, press [Setup] ⚙️ for 3 seconds.

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.

¹⁾ Suitable programme for running at night: it takes longer, but is extremely quiet.

Adding special salt

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 it.
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.

Diagram description: Shows unscrewing the salt dispenser lid, filling with water, adding salt using a funnel, and closing the lid.

Adding rinse aid

1. Press the catch on the lid of the dispenser for rinse aid and lift it.

2. Add rinse aid up to the max mark.

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

Diagram description: Shows pressing a catch to open the rinse aid dispenser, filling it to the max line, and closing the lid until it clicks.

Adding detergent

1. Add the detergent to the dry detergent dispenser.

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

Diagram description: Shows adding detergent powder or a tablet to the dispenser and closing the lid until it clicks.

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] ? for approx. 4 seconds. The programme is cancelled and ends after approx. 1 minute.

Diagram description: Illustrates loading the dishwasher, adding detergent, switching on, selecting a programme, starting, and cancelling.

Cleaning filters

1. After each wash check the filters for residue.

2. Turn the coarse filter anticlockwise ↩️ and remove the filter system.

3. Pull down the micro filter to remove.

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

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 ↪️. Make sure that the arrow markings match up.

Diagram description: Shows removing the filter system, cleaning the filters under water, and reassembling them, ensuring arrows align.

Cleaning spray arms

1. Unscrew the upper spray arms and pull down to remove.

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. The spray arm clicks into position.

5. Insert the upper spray arms and screw firmly in place.

Diagram description: Illustrates unscrewing and removing spray arms, cleaning nozzles, and reattaching them.

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.

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. The pump cover clicks into position.

8. Install the filter system.

Diagram description: Shows steps to access and clean the wastewater pump, including removing the pump cover and clearing debris.

Troubleshooting