YOUR LIFE. OUR INSPIRATION. DISHWASHER USE AND CARE MANUAL For MODELS : SHV99A13UC and SHX99A15UC P/N 9000039259 (8408) Congratulations and Thank You from Bosch! Thank you for selecting a Bosch dishwasher. You have joined the many consumers who demand quiet and superior performance from their dishwashers. This manual was written with your safety and convenience in mind, and the information contained herein is very important. We highly recommend that you read this manual before you use your dishwasher for the first time. To learn even more about your dishwasher and available accessories, as well as many other top-quality Bosch appliances, visit our website at www.boschappliances.com. Please contact us if you have any questions or comments. You can call us at 1-800-944-2904, or you can write us at: BSH Home Appliances, Corp. 5551 McFadden Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Enjoy! Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................... 2 Dishwasher Components ........................................................................... 3 Dishwasher Features ................................................................................. 3 Dishware Materials .................................................................................... 4 Preparing and Loading the Dishware ......................................................... 5 Loading the Silverware Basket ................................................................... 8 Operating the Dishwasher .......................................................................... 9 Selecting a Wash Cycle .......................................................................................................... 9 Selecting Dishwasher Options ................................................................................................ 10 Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent ...........................................................13 Care and Maintenance .............................................................................15 Self Help ..................................................................................................19 Cycle Duration/Water Usage Information ..................................................20 Customer Service .....................................................................................21 Statement of Warranties ...........................................................................22 1 Important Safety Instructions WARNING INJURY/DEATH HAZARD - Serious injury or death could result if the dishwasher covered in this manual is operated incorrectly or in a way other than its intended purpose. Do not use the dishwasher covered in this manual any other way or for any other purpose than is explained in this manual. · Use this dishwasher only for its intended function, which is the washing of household dishware and kitchenware. This dishwasher is provided with a manual set which includes Installation instructions and Use and Care instructions. Read and understand all instructions before using the dishwasher. Use only detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach of childen. When loading items to be washed: Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal. Load knives and other sharp utensils with their HANDLES UP to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries. · Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas is explosive. Before using a dishwasher that is connected to a hot water system that has been unused for two weeks or longer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is explosive, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time. Remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding. To avoid floor damage and possible mold growth, do not allow wet areas to remain around or under the dishwasher. · · · · WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD - Electrical shock could result if the electrical supply for the dishwasher covered in this manual is incorrectly installed or if the dishwasher has been improperly grounded. Do not use the dishwasher covered in this manual if you are not certain the electrical supply has been correctly installed or the dishwasher has been properly grounded. · · Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked "dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer's recommendations. Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are in place. Do not tamper with or override controls and interlocks. Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish racks of the dishwasher. To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on the dishwasher. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded to a metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the dishwasher. See the Installation Instructions included with this dishwasher for more information on electrical requirements. · · · · SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! 2 Dishwasher Components Vent Door Gasket Top Rack Top Rack Spray Arm Bottom Rack Spray Arm Filter System (in dishwasher floor) Bottom Rack Detergent/ Rinse Agent Dispenser Silverware Basket Model/Serial Number Label Dishwasher Features AVSTM Noise Reduction System: A two-pump motor system, the Suspension MotorTM, and triple insulation make Dishwashers the quietest in North America. Condensation Drying: A high temperature final rinse, a low temperature stainless steel tub, and the sheeting action of a rinse agent result in drying that is hygienic, energy efficient, and economical. Digital Countdown Display: A digital readout that counts down the time remaining in the cycle, and is also used in setting other options. Exact WashTM: Reduces water, energy consumption and noise by alternately distributing water to either the upper, lower, or both spray arms. Exceptionally Low Water Usage: As little as 3.1 gallons in the Auto Delicate cycle. Filter System: Four filters ensure distribution of clean water and protect the main pump and the drain pump from foreign material. Flow-Through HeaterTM: Heats water to a temperature of up to 161°F. Nylon Racks: Eliminate cuts and nicks, and have a five-year warranty. Refill Rinse Agent Indicator: The control display reads "Refill Rinse Agent" when the rinse agent dispenser needs refilling. Sanitized Indicator: The control display reads "Sanitized" to indicate that your dishes are sanitized to the standards of the National Sanitation Foundation. SENSOTRONICTM: Checks water condition and decides whether a second fresh water fill is necessary. Stainless Steel TALLTUBTM: A rust-free, hygienic interior surface with a lifetime warranty. Water Shut-Off: A safety feature that stops the flow of incoming water if water is detected in the base of the dishwasher. Additional Drying Heat: Raises the rinse water temperature, which results in better drying. Cup Shelves: Fold-down shelves that hold cups or large kitchen utensils. 3 Dishwasher Features (continued) Cycle Completion Signal: A tone that sounds when your dishwasher finishes washing and drying your dishes. Delay Start: Allows you to delay the start of the wash cycle for up to 24 hours. Knife Rack: Designed to securely hold fine cutlery and silverware. RACKMATICTM Height-Adjustable Top Rack: Lower the top rack to accommodate large items in the top rack, or raise the top rack to make room for larger items in the bottom rack. Top Rack and Bottom Rack Flip Tines: Tines that fold down allow loading versatility. POWERBOOSTTM: Reduces the time to complete the wash cycle by preheating. INFOLIGHTTM: Red LED illuminates floor to indicate unit is running. OPTIDRYTM: Senses when the unit is low on rinse agent and automatically adjusts the drying performance. CLEARTOUCHTM Controls: Provide easy cleaning while preventing accidental activation. Rack Attachment: Adds additional fold down shelves on the lower rack. Dishware Materials NOTE: Before using your dishwasher for the first time, check the information in this section. Some items are not dishwasher safe and should be hand-washed; others require special loading. Contact the item's manufacturer if you are unsure about the item's dishwasher suitability. Recommended Aluminum: Colored anodized aluminum may fade over time. Minerals in your water may cause the aluminum to darken or spot. This can usually be removed by using a soap-filled steel wool pad. China, Crystal, Stoneware: Some hand-painted pieces may discolor, fade, or spot. Hand-wash these pieces. Position fragile glassware so that it will not topple over or contact other pieces during the wash cycle. Glass: Milk glass may yellow. Non-Stick Coatings: Apply a light coating of vegetable oil to non-stick surfaces after drying. Plastics: Make sure the piece is dishwasher safe. Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver, and Silver Plate: Place these pieces so that they do not contact dissimilar metals. Not Recommended Acrylic: Crazing (small cracks throughout the acrylic) may occur. Adhesive-Joined Pieces: Adhesives that join materials such as plastic, wood, bone, steel copper, tin, etc. may loosen. Bone-Handled Utensils: Handles may separate. Iron: Iron will rust. Hand-wash and dry immediately. Non-Dishware Items: Your dishwasher is intended for use in cleaning ONLY standard household dishware and kitchenware. Pewter, Brass, Bronze: Pewter will tarnish. Hand-wash and dry immediately. Tin: Tin will rust. Hand-wash and dry immediately. Wood: Wooden bowls, wooden utensils, and wood-handled utensils can crack, warp, and lose their finish. 4 Preparing and Loading the Dishware Preparing the Dishware Do not pre-wash items having loosely-attached soiling. Remove large food particles, bones, seeds, toothpicks, and excessive grease. Items having burned-on or hard, stuck-on soiling may require soaking and hand-scouring. To raise the top rack: 1. Pull the top rack out of the dishwasher until it stops rolling. 2. Grasp the top of the rack above the RACKMATICTM handles and pull it upward as shown in Figure 2 until the RACKMATICTM handles lock the rack into position (you do not need to press the Figure 2 RACKMATICTM handles in order raise the rack). NOTE: Before you push the top rack back into the dishwasher, ensure that the rack height is the same on both sides. Otherwise, the dishwasher door will not shut and the top rack spray arm will not connect to the water circuit. 3. Push the top rack back into the dishwasher. Flip Tines Flip tines fold down to make loading the racks easier in some instances. Grasp the tine stem as shown in Figure 3 and fold the tines downward. Figure 3 Loading the Dishwasher DISHWASHER DAMAGE: Loading the dishwasher with objects such as paper products, plastic bags, packing materials, or anything other than normal dishware and kitchenware could damage the dishwasher. Do not load the dishwasher with anything other than dishwasher-safe dishware and kitchenware. Check the Dishware Materials section of this manual if you are unsure about an item's dishwasher suitability. Load only dishwasher-safe items into the dishwasher. Load items so that water can reach every part of every item. Place pots, pans, cups, bowls, and glasses upside-down in the racks. Separate items of dissimilar metals. CAUTION Top Rack Accessories RACKMATICTM Top Rack Height Adjustment The top rack can be lowered to accommodate large items in the top rack, and raised to make room for large items in the bottom rack. To lower the top rack: 1. Pull the top rack out of the dishwasher until it stops rolling. 2. Press the RACKMATICTM handles inward as shown in Figure 1 and let the rack drop. Figure 1 5 Cup Shelves In addition to cups, the cup shelves can also hold large utensils. Grasp the cup shelves as shown in Figure 4 and fold them down. Place cups upside-down on the cup shelves. Figure 4 Preparing and Loading the Dishware (continued) Top Rack Accessories Knife Rack The knife rack is an extra shelf for knives and other large utensils. It is assembled onto an edge of the upper rack. Figure 5 NOTE: When pushing the top rack into the dishwasher, push it until it stops against the back of the tub. Otherwise, the top rack spray arm may not connect to the water supply. Bottom Rack Accessories Flip Tines Flip Tines fold down to make loading the racks easier in some instances. Figure 9 Grasp the tines as shown in Figure 9 and fold the tines downward. Rack Attachment The rack attachment has two additional cup shelves upon which to place cups and large kitchen utensils. The rack attachment is assembled on the rear edge of the lower rack. To assembl ...