Bosch Dishwasher SMS45NI00Z

Short and Handy

This guide provides essential information for your dishwasher. For complete details, please refer to the operating and installation instructions.

Before using for the first time, ensure you have read both the operating and installation instructions.

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 Water Softening System

1. [Press] the button.
2. [Press] and hold the [Start] button.
3. Turn the programme selector until the display shows H:xx.
4. Release the button.
5. Turn the programme selector until the required setting has been set.
6. [Press] [Start] to save the setting.

Programs

The program data has been measured in the laboratory according to European standard EN 60436. Consumption figures depend on the program and additional functions selected. Runtime may change if the rinse aid system is switched off or rinse aid needs to be added.

1) Duration, 2) Energy, 3) Water

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.
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: Illustration showing the location of the special salt dispenser lid and the process of filling it with salt.

Adding Rinse Aid

1. Press the catch on the lid of the dispenser for rinse aid and lift.
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: Illustration showing how to open the rinse aid dispenser, fill it to the maximum level, and close the lid.

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: Illustration showing the detergent dispenser compartment and how to add detergent and close the lid.

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 [power symbol].
4. Select the programme.
5. Start the programme [start symbol].
6. Remove the tableware at the end of the programme.
7. To cancel the programme, press [Reset] for approximately 3 seconds. The programme is cancelled and ends after approximately 1 minute.

Diagram Description: A schematic of the dishwasher interior indicating loading zones and spray arm clearance.

Cleaning Filters

After each wash, check the filters for residue.

1. Turn the coarse filter anticlockwise [anticlockwise arrow] and remove the filter system.
2. Pull down the micro filter to remove.
3. Press the locking catches together and lift the coarse filter out.
4. Clean the filter elements under running water.
5. Re-assemble the filter system.
6. Insert the filter system into the appliance and turn the coarse filter clockwise [clockwise arrow]. Make sure that the arrow markings match up.

Diagram Description: Step-by-step illustrations showing the removal of the coarse and micro filters, cleaning them, and reassembling the filter system, including alignment marks.

Cleaning Spray Arms

1. Unscrew the upper spray arm 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 bodies.
4. Insert the lower spray arm. The spray arm clicks into position.
5. Insert the upper spray arm and screw it firmly in place.

Diagram Description: Illustrations showing the removal of the upper and lower spray arms, checking their nozzles, and reattaching them.

Clean Wastewater Pump

1. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply [power off symbol].
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: Step-by-step illustrations detailing the process of accessing and cleaning the wastewater pump, including removing the cover and clearing debris.

Troubleshooting