Bosch Appliances SHE5AM Dishwasher User Manual


 
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Problem Cause Action
Dishes are not getting dry enough Rinse agent dispenser is empty. (Rinse 1.
agent indicator is activated).
Improper loading of dishes.2.
Selected cycle does not include drying.3.
Note: Plastic or Teon do not typically dry
as completely as other items due to their
inherent properties.
Add rinse agent. The use of rinse agent im-1.
proves drying.
Rearrange load to ensure items are not nest-2.
ed. Refer also to the “Preparing and Loading”
section of this manual.
Rinse and Hold setting does not include dry-3.
ing cycle,
Note: Select models offer an extra heating options
to improve drying performance. Refer to “Wash Cy-
cle options” under the Operating the Dishwasher
section of this manual.
Odor Food debris is present at the bottom of 1.
the dishwasher.
Food particles are present near the 2.
door seal.
Dishes left too long in unit before run-3.
ning a cycle.
Residual water is present at the bottom 4.
of the dishwasher.
Drain hose is obstructed.5.
Remove the lters and clean according to the 1.
“Check/Clean the Filter System” section of this
manual.
Refer to “Clean the Door Gasket and Door Seal” 2.
in the Care and Maintenance section of this
manual .
Run a Rinse/Hold cycle if you do not intend to 3.
immediately wash the dishes.
Ensure the unit has completely drained from 4.
the last cycle. Refer to the “Canceling or chang-
ing the cycle” section of this manual.
Remove any obstructions from the drain hose 5.
by calling qualied personnel.
Note: If odor still persists, run the Normal/Regular
cycle until it ushes and interrupt the cycle and
place an 8 oz. cup of distilled white vinegar solu-
tion on the top rack and then nish the cycle.
Dishwasher not lling with water Restriction in the water supply system.1.
Previous wash cycle was not complet-2.
ed.
Delay-start is active.3.
Ensure that the water supply valve (typically 1.
located under kitchen sink) is open and check
that the water supply line has no kinks and
clogs.
Refer to the “Canceling or changing the cycle” 2.
section of this manual.
Cancel the delay-start or wait until delay-start 3.
time completes (times out). Refer to the “De-
lay Start” section of this manual.
Water Leaks Suds1.
Door seal could be pulled away from 2.
track.
Condensation vent is blocked.3.
Improper installation.4.
Wrong type of detergent results in suds and 1.
leaks. Use only dishwasher detergents. If suds
still persist, then add one tablespoon of veg-
etable oil at the bottom of the dishwasher and
run the desired cycle.
Ensure that door seal is in the track.2.
Ensure that condensation vent is not blocked.3.
Have proper installation veried by qualied 4.
personnel (water supply, drain system, level-
ing, plumbing).
Tub stains Stains on the dishwasher interior are 1.
due to hardness of water.
Silverware in contact with tub.2.
Concentrated Lemon juice can reduce the 1.
build up of hard water stains. Run a normal cy-
cle until it ushes and interrupt the cycle and
then place an 8 oz. cup of the concentrated
lemon solution on the top rack and nish the
cycle. This can be done periodically to avoid
build up.
Ensure that the silverware does not make con-2.
tact with the tub while running a cycle.