Bosch SMV4ECX28E Dishwasher Quick Start Guide
Before first use, please read the operating instructions and safety advice provided.
Home Connect Setup
Tip: Connect the appliance to your mobile device. You can conveniently change settings via the Home Connect app.
- Scan the following QR code: [QR code for Home Connect app download]
- Follow the instructions in the Home Connect app.
Water Hardness Settings
Here you will find an overview of adjustable water hardness values. You can find a table with units for individual countries in the operating instructions.
| Water Hardness Range (mmol/l) | Setting Value |
|---|---|
| 0 - 1.1 | H00 |
| 1.2 - 1.4 | H01 |
| 1.5 - 1.8 | H02 |
| 1.9 - 2.1 | H03 |
| 2.2 - 2.9 | H04 |
| 3.0 - 3.7 | H05 |
| 3.8 - 5.4 | H06 |
| 5.5 - 8.9 | H07 |
Adjusting Water Softener:
- Press the [button].
- To open the basic settings, press and hold the [setup button] for 3 seconds.
- The display shows Hxx.
- The display shows [setting value].
- Press the [start button] repeatedly until the desired water hardness level is set.
- To save the settings, press and hold the [setup button] for 3 seconds.
Filling Salt for Dishwashers
To prevent damage to the appliance, only fill the dishwasher salt compartment with dishwasher salt immediately before starting the program.
- Unscrew the cap of the salt compartment and remove it.
- For the first use: completely fill the compartment with water.
- Fill the salt compartment with dishwasher salt. The water will be displaced and drain out. Do not add detergent.
- Screw the cap back on.
Diagram description: Shows opening the salt compartment, filling with salt, and water displacement.
Filling Rinse Aid
1. Press the lever on the rinse aid compartment lid and lift it [lift lever symbol].
2. Fill the rinse aid up to the "max" mark [max fill line].
3. Close the rinse aid compartment lid. The lid clicks shut [click sound indicator].
Diagram description: Shows opening the rinse aid compartment and filling to the MAX line.
Programs
Program data are laboratory measurement values according to European standard EN 60436. Consumption values are indicative values (except Eco) and depend on the selected program and additional function. If rinse aid dispensing is switched off or the rinse aid quantity is too low, the program duration may change.
| Program | 1) Duration [h:min] | 2) Energy Consumption [kWh] | 3) Water [l] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive 70° | 2:25 - 2:35 | 1.150 - 1.250 | 11.5 - 13.5 |
| Auto 45-65° | 1:40 - 2:45 | 0.750 - 1.250 | 7.0 - 15.5 |
| Eco 50° | 4:30 | 0.543 | 9.0 |
| Quiet Program 50° [night mode indicator] | 4:00 | 0.950 | 10.8 |
| Express 60° | 1:29 | 1.000 | 11.0 |
| Machine Care [gear symbol] | 2:10 | 1.350 | 15.2 |
| Favourite [star symbol] | 0:15 - 0:15 | 0.050 - 0.050 | 4.0 - 4.0 |
The program suitable for overnight operation: extended duration, therefore very quiet.
Procedure
- Load the dishes. Only wash dishes that are suitable for machine washing. Remove coarse food residue from the dishes. Check that the spray arms can rotate freely.
- Fill with detergent.
- Switch on the appliance [power button].
- Set the program.
- Start the program [start button].
- After the program has finished, remove the dishes from the appliance.
- To interrupt the program, press and hold the [reset button] for approx. 4 seconds. The program will be interrupted and will finish after approximately 1 minute.
Cleaning Filters
1. After each wash, check if there are any dirt residues in the filters.
2. Rotate the coarse filter counterclockwise and remove the filter system [filter system removal diagram].
3. Pull the microfilter out downwards.
4. Press the locking clips together and remove the coarse filter upwards [coarse filter removal diagram].
5. Wash the filter elements under running water. [water tap symbol]
6. Reassemble the filter system.
7. Insert the filter system into the appliance and rotate the coarse filter clockwise. Ensure the arrows point towards each other.
Diagram description: Illustrates the 3-part filter system (coarse, fine, micro) and the steps for removal and reinstallation.
Cleaning Spray Arms
For cleaning the upper spray arm, refer to the operating instructions.
1. Unscrew the upper spray arm and pull it downwards [unscrew upper spray arm diagram].
2. Remove the lower spray arm upwards.
3. Check the spray nozzles for blockages under running water and remove any foreign objects.
4. Insert the lower spray arm. The spray arm clicks into place [click sound indicator].
5. Insert the upper spray arm and screw it on tightly.
Diagram description: Shows unscrewing the upper spray arm and removing the lower spray arm.
Cleaning Drain Pump
1. Disconnect the appliance from the electrical mains [power plug symbol].
2. Remove the filter system.
3. Remove any water.
4. Open the pump cover using a tool (e.g., a spoon) and grip it by the cross-piece [tool symbol, spoon symbol].
5. Lift the pump cover diagonally inwards and remove it.
6. Remove food residue and foreign objects from the impeller area.
7. Reinstall the pump cover and press it down. The cover clicks into place [click sound indicator].
8. Reinstall the filter system.
Diagram description: Illustrates disconnecting power, removing filters, draining water, opening the pump cover, cleaning the impeller, and reassembling.
Troubleshooting
| Error Code | Cause and Solution |
|---|---|
| E:32-00 flashing or water inlet indicator flashing | Cause: Inlet hose is kinked. Solution: Lay the inlet hose without kinks. Cause: Water tap is closed. Solution: Open the water tap. Cause: Water tap is blocked or calcified. Solution: Open the water tap. The flow rate must be at least 10 l/min when the tap is open. Cause: Sieves in the water connection of the inlet hose or AquaStop are blocked. Solution:
|
| E:61-02 flashing | Cause: Drain pump is blocked. Solution: Clean the drain pump. Cause: Drain pump cover is not engaged. Solution: Engage the drain pump cover correctly. |
| E:92-40 flashing | Cause: Sieves are dirty or blocked. Solution: Clean the sieves. |
| Food residue on dishes | Cause: Dishes are too closely packed or the basket is overloaded. Solution:
Cause: Spray arms are blocked. Solution: Load dishes so that the spray arms are not obstructed. Cause: Spray nozzles are blocked. Solution: Clean the spray arms. Cause: Sieves are dirty. Solution: Clean the sieves. Cause: Sieves are inserted incorrectly and/or not secured. Solution:
Cause: Washing program selected is too weak. Solution: Select a more intensive washing program. |
| Removable spots on glasses, metal-look cups, and cutlery | Cause: Rinse aid quantity is set too high. Solution: Set the rinse aid unit to a lower level. Cause: No rinse aid. Solution: Fill with rinse aid. |
| Rust marks on cutlery | Cause: Cutlery is not sufficiently rust-resistant. Knife blades are more susceptible. Solution: Use rust-resistant cutlery. Cutlery also rusts if rust-prone items are washed at the same time. Solution: Do not wash rust-prone items together. |
| Spray arms were blocked by dishes and detergent was not rinsed out. | Solution: Ensure spray arms are not blocked and can rotate freely. |
| All LED lights are lit or flashing, or the wash program does not continue. | Cause: Electronics have detected an error. Solution: Press and hold the main switch for approx. 4 seconds. The appliance resets and restarts. |
