Bosch Appliance Demo Mode Instructions

Introduction

Demo settings are your on-site sales support. The right appliance presentation is the main element in the customer's decision making. Live product demonstrations are a highly effective way to explain product benefits. To support live product presentations, many Bosch appliances feature a demo mode that allows customers to familiarize themselves with the functionality of our products without the aid of a salesperson.

Appliance Categories Covered

• Dishwashers
• Electric Cooktops
• Wall Ovens
• Steam Convection Oven
• Slide-in Ranges
• Drawer Microwave
• Refrigeration

Dishwashers

Benchmark™ Series Models - Electrical Demo Mode

Preparing for Demo Mode

1. Plug dishwasher into outlet. Do NOT attach water inlet hose or disconnect any components, including the drain pump. Drain pump can be plugged-up with a stopper, though not required for demo mode.

To Enter Demo Mode

The control panel features buttons labeled A, B, C, and D. Button A is 'On/Off'. Buttons 1-6 are program buttons. Button B is labeled '5'. Button C is labeled '6'. Button D is 'Start/Reset'.

• Begin with the dishwasher OFF. If a wash cycle has been started accidentally, please press: [Off button] [On button] [Off button].
• Open the door. Press and hold any two program buttons (buttons 1-6).
• Press the A [On/Off button] to turn the dishwasher ON and release the two program buttons.
• Press the B [5 button] as many times as necessary to display the code: P7.
• Press the C [6 button] to confirm this choice and initiate demo mode.
• Close the door. The dishwasher will now be in demo mode.

During Demo Mode

• The display will always show: 1:23 and the Normal Wash LED will be illuminated. If any program button is pressed, its corresponding LED will illuminate.
• To demonstrate what the display will look like at the end of a cycle, hold down the D [Start/Reset button]. The display will then show: 0:01 and the Normal Wash LED will go OFF.
• After turning the dishwasher OFF and then back ON, demo mode will continue as described in step 1.

Note: Rinse Aid and Salt LEDs will remain ON if you do not add Rinse Aid or Salt. This will not affect demo mode.

To Exit Demo Mode

• Hold down the D [Start/Reset button] for 3 seconds. The display will show: 0:01.
• Press any two program buttons (buttons 1-6). The display will flash 0:01.
• Press the A [On/Off button] to turn the power OFF within 10 seconds.
• Press the A [On/Off button] to turn the power back ON. The dishwasher will no longer be in demo mode.

800 Plus, 800, 500 and 300 Series - Electrical Demo Mode

Preparing for Demo Mode

1. Plug dishwasher into outlet. Do NOT attach water inlet hose or disconnect any components, including the drain pump. Drain pump can be plugged-up with a stopper, though not required for demo mode.

To Enter Demo Mode

The control panel features buttons labeled A, B, and C. Button A is 'On/Off'. Buttons B and C are program selection buttons.

• Begin with the dishwasher turned OFF.
• With the door open, press and hold down the B button and C button simultaneously.
• While holding buttons B and C, press the A [On/Off button] once to turn the dishwasher ON. Then release buttons B and C.
• Press the B button as many times as necessary to display code: P7.
• Press the C button to confirm this choice and to start the demo mode.
• Close the door. The dishwasher will now be in demo mode.

During Demo Mode

• The display will always show 1:23 and the Normal Wash or Auto Wash LED will be illuminated.
• If any program button is pressed, its corresponding LED will illuminate as long as the button is pressed.
• After turning the dishwasher OFF and then back ON, demo mode will continue.
• You can open and close the door anytime in demo mode.

Note: Rinse Aid and Salt LEDs will remain ON if you do not add Rinse Aid or Salt. This will not affect demo mode.

To Exit Demo Mode

• Begin with dishwasher ON: The top control door has to stay opened, and the front control door has to stay closed.
• Press [Start] for 3 seconds. The display will then show 0:01 and the Normal Wash or Auto Wash LED will turn off.
• Press buttons B and C simultaneously once. The display will flash 0:01.
• Press the [On/Off button] to turn the power OFF within 10 seconds.
• Press the [On/Off button] to turn the power back on. The dishwasher will no longer be in demo mode.

Ascenta® Series Models – Front Controls with No Display

Preparing for Demo Mode

1. Plug dishwasher into outlet. Do NOT attach water inlet hose or disconnect any components, including the drain pump. Drain pump can be plugged-up with a stopper, though not required for demo mode.

2. Fill dishwasher by hand with approximately one gallon of water and a ½ capful of an antibacterial agent (Example: Bacteriostat [used for humidifiers]. Do not use bactericide or bleach).

3. Close door.

Note: If the dishwasher is filled with too much water, the water safety system will activate and drain the water until the dishwasher is empty.

To Enter Demo Mode

The control panel features buttons labeled A, B, C, D, and E. Button A is 'On/Off'. Button B is 'Delay'. Button C is 'On/Off'. Button D is a program selection button. Button E is 'Start/Reset'.

LED Indicators: Flashing LED, Lit LED, Non lit LED.

• Begin with the dishwasher turned OFF.
• While holding down the A button and the B [Delay button] simultaneously, press the C [On/Off button] to turn the power ON. One of the wash cycle LEDs is going to flash.
• Press the D button until all wash cycle LEDs are lit.
• Press the A button to confirm this choice and initiate demo mode. The dishwasher will now be in demo mode.

During Demo Mode

• While in demo mode, the Active and Normal LED will be illuminated.
• To demonstrate what the display will look like at the end of a cycle, hold down the E [Start/Reset button]. The Clean LED will then be illuminated and the Normal Wash LED will go off.
• After turning the dishwasher OFF and then back ON, demo mode will continue as described in step 1.

Note: Rinse Aid LED will remain ON if you do not add Rinse Aid. This will not affect demo mode.

To Exit Demo Mode

• Hold down the E [Start/Reset button] for 3 seconds. The Normal Wash LED will go OFF and the Clean LED will be illuminated.
• Press the A button and the B [Delay button] simultaneously. The Clean LED will now go OFF.
• Within 10 seconds, press the On/Off button to turn the power OFF.
• Press the C [On/Off button] to turn the power back ON. The dishwasher will no longer be in demo mode.
• Remove water from dishwasher tub with a [wet-vac].

Ascenta® Series Models – Front Controls with Display

Preparing for Demo Mode

1. Plug dishwasher into outlet. Do NOT attach water inlet hose or disconnect any components, including the drain pump. Drain pump can be plugged-up with a stopper, though not required for demo mode.

2. Fill dishwasher by hand with approximately one gallon of water and a ½ capful of an antibacterial agent (Example: Bacteriostat [used for humidifiers]. Do not use bactericide or bleach).

3. Close door.

Note: If the dishwasher is filled with too much water, the water safety system will activate and drain the water until the dishwasher is empty.

To Enter Demo Mode

The control panel features buttons labeled A, B, C, D, and E. Button A is 'On/Off'. Button B is 'Delay'. Button C is 'On/Off'. Button D is a program selection button. Button E is 'Start/Reset'.

• Begin with the dishwasher turned OFF. If wash cycle has been started accidentally, please press: [Off button] [On button] [Off button].
• While holding down the A button and the B [Delay button] simultaneously, press the C [On/Off button] to turn the power ON. The display will show: P0.
• Press the D button until the display shows: P7.
• Press the A button to confirm this choice and initiate demo mode. The dishwasher will now be in demo mode.

During Demo Mode

• The display will always show: 1:23 and the Normal Wash LED will be illuminated. When the Sanitize button is pressed, its corresponding LED will illuminate.
• To demonstrate what the display will look like at the end of a cycle, hold down the E [Start/Reset button]. The display will show 0:01 and the Normal Wash LED will go OFF.
• After turning the dishwasher OFF and then back ON, demo mode will continue as described in step 1.

Note: Rinse Aid LED will remain illuminated if rinse aid is not added. This will not affect the demo mode.

To Exit Demo Mode

• Hold down the E [Start/Reset button] for 3 seconds. The display will show: 0:01.
• Press the A button and the B [Delay Start button] simultaneously. The display will show: 0:01.
• Within 10 seconds, press the C [On/Off button] to turn the power OFF.
• Press the C [On/Off button] to turn the power back ON. The dishwasher will no longer be in demo mode.
• Remove water from dishwasher tub with a [wet-vac].

Ascenta® Series Models – Top Controls with No Display

Preparing for Demo Mode

1. Plug dishwasher into outlet. Do NOT attach water inlet hose or disconnect any components, including the drain pump. Drain pump can be plugged-up with a stopper, though not required for demo mode.

2. Fill dishwasher by hand with approximately one gallon of water and a ½ capful of an antibacterial agent (Example: Bacteriostat [used for humidifiers]. Do not use bactericide or bleach).

3. Close door.

Note: If the dishwasher is filled with too much water, the water safety system will activate and drain the water until the dishwasher is empty.

To Enter Demo Mode

The control panel features buttons labeled A, B, C, and D. Button A is a program selection button. Button B is a program selection button. Button C is 'On/Off'. Button D is 'Start/Reset'.

LED Indicators: Flashing LED, Lit LED, Non lit LED.

• Begin with the dishwasher turned OFF. If wash cycle has been started accidentally, please press: [Off button] [On button] [Off button].
• With the door open, hold down the A button and the B button simultaneously and then press the C [On/Off button] to turn the power ON. One of the wash cycle LEDs is going to flash.
• Press the A button until all wash cycle LEDs are lit.
• Press the B button to confirm this choice and initiate demo mode. The dishwasher will now be in demo mode.
• Close the door.

During Demo Mode

• While on demo mode, the Active and Regular Wash LED will be illuminated.
• To demonstrate what the display will look like at the end of a cycle, hold down the D [Start/Reset button]. The Active LED will then go OFF and the Regular Wash LED will stay ON.
• After turning the dishwasher OFF and then back ON, demo mode will continue as described in step 1.

Note: Rinse Aid LED will remain ON if you do not add Rinse Aid. This will not affect demo mode.

To Exit Demo Mode

• With the door open, hold down the D [Start/Reset button] for 3 seconds. The Regular Wash LED will stay ON and the Clean LED will be illuminated.
• Press the A button and the B button simultaneously.
• Within 10 seconds, press the C [On/Off button] to turn the power OFF.
• Press the C [On/Off button] to turn the power back ON. The dishwasher will no longer be in demo mode.
• Remove water from dishwasher tub with a [wet-vac].

Ascenta® Series Models – Top Controls with Display

Preparing for Demo Mode

1. Plug dishwasher into outlet. Do NOT attach water inlet hose or disconnect any components, including the drain pump. Drain pump can be plugged-up with a stopper, though not required for demo mode.

2. Fill dishwasher by hand with approximately one gallon of water and a ½ capful of an antibacterial agent (Example: Bacteriostat [used for humidifiers]. Do not use bactericide or bleach).

Note: If the dishwasher is filled with too much water, the water safety system will activate and drain the water until the dishwasher is empty.

3. Close door.

Note: If the dishwasher is filled with too much water, the water safety system will activate and drain the water until the dishwasher is empty.

To Enter Demo Mode

The control panel features buttons labeled A, B, and C. Button A is 'On/Off'. Button B is a program selection button. Button C is a program selection button.

• Begin with the dishwasher turned OFF. If wash cycle has been started accidentally, please press: [Off button] [On button] [Off button].
• With the door open, press and hold down the B button and C button simultaneously.
• While holding buttons B and C, press the A [On/Off button] once to turn the dishwasher ON. Then release buttons B and C.
• Press the B button as many times as necessary to display code: P7.
• Press the C button to confirm this choice and to start the demo mode.
• Close the door. The dishwasher will now be in demo mode.

During Demo Mode

• The display will always show 1:23 and the Normal Wash LED will be illuminated.
• The main pump runs always as long as the door is closed and regardless if water is added or not.
• After turning the dishwasher OFF and then back ON, demo mode will continue.
• You can open and close the door anytime in demo mode.

Note: Rinse Aid LED will remain ON if you do not add Rinse Aid. This will not affect demo mode.

To Exit Demo Mode

• Begin with dishwasher ON – with top control, door has to stay opened; with front control, door has to stay closed.
• Press [Start/Reset] for 3 seconds. The display will then show 0:01 and the Normal Wash LED will turn off.
• Press buttons B and C simultaneously once. The display will flash 0:01.
• Press the [On/Off button] to turn the power OFF within 10 seconds.
• Press the [On/Off button] to turn the power back on. The dishwasher will no longer be in demo mode.

Electric Cooktops

Benchmark™ and 800 Series Models

Preparing for Demo Mode

The oven should be connected to 120V (as illustrated) by a qualified technician or electrician. All connections should be inside a NEC approved junction box.

Wiring Diagram Description: Black wires from cooktop connect to Black (hot) wire from 120V Plug. Red wire from oven connects to White (neutral) wire from 120V Plug. Bare Copper wire from cooktop connects to Green (ground) wire from 120V Plug. A 120 volt, 15 amp power cord is used.

Control and lights will operate. Heating elements will not.

To Enter Demo Mode

Within the first 3 minutes after plugging the cooktop into the outlet, follow the steps below.

• Press the A [On/Off button] to turn the cooktop on.
• Press and hold the B button on the cooktop.
• Press the A [On/Off button] to turn the cooktop off while still pressing the B button within 3 seconds.
• After the cooktop has been turned off, release the B button.

During Demo Mode

The panel lock symbol (red key) C will turn on, indicating the cooktop is now in Demo mode. The elements will not turn on and it is safe to demonstrate the controls.

To Exit Demo Mode

Within the first 3 minutes after plugging in the cooktop, repeat the above steps to return the unit to normal operation.

Wall Ovens

Benchmark™ / 800 / 500 Series Wall Ovens

Preparing for Demo Mode

Although the 500, 800, and Benchmark™ series ovens require 208/240V to be fully operational, it is possible to demonstrate some of the features by connecting the oven to a 120V plug/outlet. In this manner, the product can be demonstrated without actually cooking in the oven.

The oven should be connected to 120V (as illustrated) by a qualified technician or electrician. All connections should be inside a NEC approved junction box.

Wiring Diagram Description: White wire from oven connects to White (neutral) wire from 120V plug. Red and Black wires from oven connect to Black (hot) wire from 120V plug. Green wire from oven (sometimes bare copper wire) connects to Green (ground) wire from 120V plug. A 120 volt, 15 amp power cord is used.

To Activate the Slide Show (Demo Mode)

In the Benchmark™ ovens in demonstration mode, the display will feature a series of slides showcasing the product highlights.

• Press [Settings].
• Follow the directions on the display screen and scroll through the menu options.
• Highlight menu option 10 Demo Mode.
• Change the setting to On, then press [Enter] to confirm.

(To turn Demo mode off, repeat steps 1–3, change the setting to Off, and press [Enter] to confirm.)

Comments (All Series)

• The display will work normally. Lights, Fans, and latch motor will operate. The elements will not operate.
• The clock will be visible, but may not keep accurate time.
• Sabbath Mode can be demonstrated on 500 and 800 series. Sabbath Mode will not work in Benchmark series while in demonstration mode established through the settings menu.

Combination ovens (Benchmark Series)

• At 120V: The microwave needs to be disconnected from the oven, otherwise a 30A circuit is needed. The steam oven needs to be disconnected from the oven.
• At 208/240V: The demonstration mode can be set for the steam oven and wall oven via settings menu. The speed microwave oven doesn't offer a demonstration mode and will be fully functional.

Combination ovens (500/800 Series)

• At 120V: The microwave needs to be disconnected from the oven, otherwise a 30A circuit is needed.
• At 208/240V: No demonstration mode setting available.

Steam Convection Oven

Steam Convection Oven

To Activate Demo Mode

The steam convection oven features a one of a kind Demonstration mode setting, which can be utilized to demonstrate product features without actually cooking in the oven. While in a passive state, the display will feature a series of slides showcasing the product highlights. If any button is pressed, the control panel appears to work as normal for the pressed button, but the oven will not heat up, preheat will never end, self clean will not start, etc. After 30 seconds without a key press, the display will resume the slide show.

• Press [Settings].
• Follow the directions on the display screen and scroll through the menu options.
• Highlight the Demo Mode menu option.
• Change the setting to On, then press [Enter] to confirm.

(To turn Demo mode off, repeat steps 1–3, change the setting to Off, and press [Enter] to confirm.)

Comments

It is not possible to demonstrate the features of the steam convection oven unless connected to 208/240V as described in the Installation Instructions.

Slide-in Ranges

Slide-in Range

Preparing for Demo Mode

Although the Slide in Ranges require 208/240V to be fully operational, it is possible to demonstrate some of the features by connecting the range to a 120V plug/outlet. In this manner, the product can be demonstrated without actually cooking in the oven.

The oven should be connected to 120V as illustrated, by a qualified technician or electrician. All connections should be inside a NEC approved junction box.

Wiring Diagram Description: Red and Black wires from oven connect to Black (hot) wire from 120V plug. White wire from oven connects to White (neutral) wire from 120V plug. Green wire from oven (sometimes bare copper wire) connects to Green (ground) wire from 120V plug. A 120 volt, 15 amp power cord is used.

Comments

• The display will work normally. Lights, fans, and latch motor will operate, as well as the Sabbath mode. The elements will not operate.
• The clock will be visible, but may not keep accurate time.
• The cooktop and the warming drawer elements will not operate.

Drawer Microwave

800 Series Model - HMD8451UC

To Enter Demo Mode

• Touch [settings] pad 5 times; the display will show: DEMO ON?, [HOLD], [START], [3 SEC].
• Hold [Start (+1 min)] pad for 3 seconds; the display will show: DEMO ON.

To Cancel Demo Mode

• Touch [settings] pad five times; the display will show: DEMO, [OFF?], [TOUCH], [START].
• Touch [Start (+1 min)] pad; the display will show: DEMO, [OFF].

Note: Drawer Microwave doesn't heat in Demo Mode. Display counts down quickly.

Refrigeration

Side-by-Side 800 Series and 500 Series Models

To Enter Demo Mode

• Turn the refrigerator on.
• Hold the A [Super/quick ice] button and the B [+] button simultaneously.
• The freezer display will show 88 for 3 seconds. When 88 is displayed, release the buttons.

During Demo Mode

• Display functions can be demonstrated.
• Ventilator and interior light are active.
• All other components are not active.

To Exit Demo Mode

• Turn off refrigerator.

300 Series Model

To Enter Demo Mode

• Turn the refrigerator on.
• Hold down the A [Fridge] button and B [Alarm off/ lock] button.
• The freezer display will show 88 for 3 seconds. When 88 is displayed, release the buttons.

During Demo Mode

• Display functions can be demonstrated.
• Ventilator and interior light are active.
• All other components are not active.

To Exit Demo Mode

• Turn off refrigerator.

500 Series Model - 24" Counter Depth Bottom-Freezer

To Enter Demo Mode

The TOP display operating module electronic has a special program Showroom Mode. In Showroom Mode, no loads are activated, except the fan that is switched on for 30s after the door has been closed. If door contacts are found defective, no loads are switched on.

The Showroom Mode is activated by touching the [alarm] button of the display operating module for 10 seconds within 10 seconds after switching on the appliance. After 10 seconds, a second tone sounds (hint to release the [alarm] button) and 5 beeps will be audible, signifying that the unit is now in demo mode.

To Exit Demo Mode

The appliance must be switched off in order to leave Showroom Mode.

33" Standard Depth and 36" Counter-Depth French Door Refrigerator

To Enter Demo Mode

• Press and Hold A [Door Alarm / Alarm].
• Wait 1 second while holding A [Door Alarm / Alarm], then press and hold B [Freezer temperature "+"] button.
• Release A [Door Alarm / Alarm], but continue holding B [Freezer temperature "+"] button. At this point, if everything has been done correctly, you should see "SH" on the Freezer temperature display and nothing on the refrigerator display.
• To confirm that you would like to enter the menu to select the demo mode state, press B [Freezer temperature "+"] one more time. Now you should see "SH" on the left display, and "On" or "Off" on the right display.
• Press C [Refrigerator temperature "+"] or "-" to toggle selection of "On" and "Off".
• To save your selection, press and hold the B [Freezer temperature "+"] key, until both displays begin to flash.
• Finally, to exit the menu, press and hold A [Door Alarm / Alarm]. The display will return to displaying temperature.

During Demo Mode

• The cooling and heater functions are disabled, but the UI display, LED, buttons, and compartments lights will work normally.
• If either the fresh food or freezer door is open for longer than 10 minutes, the interior lights will turn off as defined in Door Alarm mode.

To Exit Demo Mode

• To exit this mode, follow the "Enter Demo Mode" procedures and select "Off" (step 5) then save the mode.
• Any power loss will also cause the control to exit this mode.

Built-In Bottom Freezer

To Enter Demo Mode

• Press the A [On/Off button] to turn unit off.
• Press the A [On/Off button] to turn unit on.
• Within 30 seconds of starting the unit, press the B [Setup button] and the C [Cool button] simultaneously until the word DEMO on the D display is shown.

During Demo Mode

• Display functions can be demonstrated.
• Ventilator and interior light are active.
• All other components are not active.

To Exit Demo Mode

• Press the A [On/Off button] to turn unit off.

Notes

No specific notes were found in this section.

Contact Information

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