Bosch SMS88TW01G manual

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    en 3 T able of contents en I n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l 8 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ( Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Before you switch ON the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 In dai[...]

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    en 4 1 Operating the appliance . . . . . . 30 Programme data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Changing the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 AquaSensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Zeolith drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Sensor setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Intended use en 5 8 Intended use I n t e n d e d u s e ■ This appliance is intended for use in the home and the home environment. ■ Use the dishwasher only in the household and only for its designed purpose: for washing domestic dishes. ( Safety instructions S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s Children from 8 years of age or people whose physic[...]

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    en Safety instructions 6 ■ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with a particular power cord. To prevent injury, the power cord may be purchased from customer service only. ■ If the dishwasher is installed in a high-sided unit, the unit must be secured properly. ■ If the dishwasher is installed below or above ot[...]

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    Safety instructions en 7 ■ If the appliance is damaged, especially the control panel (cracks, holes, broken buttons), or the door function is impaired, stop operating the appliance. Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse. Turn off tap, call customer service. Disposal 1. Make redundant appliances unusable to prevent subsequent accidents. 2[...]

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    en Safety instructions 8 ■ Ensure that children do not place fingers in the tablet collecting tray 1B . Small fingers could become caught in the slots. ■ When opening and closing the door on an eye-level appliance, ensure that children do not become jammed or crushed between the appliance door and the cupboard door below. ■ Children could bec[...]

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    Environmental protection en 9 Deactivate the child-proof lock (door lock) as follo ws: 1. Press the catch of the child-proof lock to the right (1). 2. Press the catch of the child-proof lock backwards (2). The childproof lock is deactivated. * depending on the features of your dishwasher 7 En vironmental protection E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t[...]

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    en Getting to know your appliance 10 * Getting to kno w y our appliance G e t t i n g t o k n o w y o u r a p p l i a n c e Diagrams of the control panel and the interior of the appliance can be found at the front of the manual. Individual positions are referred to in the text. Control panel See Fig. ~ Page 2 * depending on the features of your dis[...]

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    Getting to know your appliance en 11 Info button { I n f o b u t t o n The Info button { can be used to display additional programme information. 1. Press the Info button {8 . 2. Press the programme button. Information on the selected programme is indicated on the display window at the top @ . 3. To leave, press Info button { 8 . Time setting T i m[...]

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    en Getting to know your appliance 12 Switching on the appliance for the first time When the dishwasher is switched on for the first time, you are taken directly to the settings for switching on the appliance for the first time. The following text is indicated on the display window at the top @ : Scroll with < > Set with - + Leav e with Setup [...]

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    Getting to know your appliance en 13 Settings The dishwasher has been preset with certain settings for your convenience. You can change this factory setting. Change the setting as follow s: 1. Open the door. 2. Switch on ON/OFF switch ( . 3. Press Info button { 8 for 3 seconds until the following text is indicated on the display window at the top @[...]

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    en Getting to know your appliance 14 * depending on the features of your dishwasher -------- Infolight * On Light is projected to signal an active cleaning cycle. Start programme Eco 50° When switching on, the last selected programme appears. Tone volume * Setting 2 Volume of signal at end of programme. Button volume Setting 2 Volume when using bu[...]

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    Water softening system/special salt en 15 + W ater softening sy stem / special salt W a t e r s o f t e n i n g s y s t e m / s p e c i a l s a l t To ensure good rinsing results, the dishwasher requires soft water, i.e. water which is low in lime, otherwise limescale will be deposited on the utensils and interior container. Tap water above 7° dH [...]

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    en Rinse aid 16 T op up the salt as follow s: 1. Undo the screw plug on the dispenser 1b . 2. Fill the dispenser with water (required only when switching on the appliance for the first time). 3. Add salt as illustrated (do not use table salt or tablets) . The water is displaced and runs out. * depending on the features of your dishwasher Using dete[...]

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    Rinse aid en 17 T op up the rinse-aid as follo ws: 1. Open dispenser 92 ; press lug on the lid (1) and lift (2). 2. Add rinse-aid up to the max. mark. 3. Close the lid. Lid “clicks” into position. 4. Remove overflowed rinse aid with a cloth. This prevents excessive frothing during the next rinse cycle. Setting amount of rinse aid The amount of [...]

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    en Utensils 18 - Utensils U t e n s i l s Not suitable ■ Cutlery and utensils made of wood. ■ Delicate decorative glasses, craft and antique utensils. These decors are not dishwasher-proof. ■ Plastic parts not resistant to heat. ■ Copper and tin utensils. ■ Utensils which are soiled with ash, wax, lubricating grease or ink. Aluminium and [...]

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    Utensils en 19 Note: Utensils must not be placed above the tablet collecting tray 1B . These may block the lid of the detergent dispenser and prevent it from opening fully. Lower bask et Arrange pots and plates in the lower basket 9* . * depending on the features of your dishwasher Tip: Heavily soiled utensils (pans) should be placed in the lower b[...]

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    en Utensils 20 Cutler y dra wer * C u t l e r y d r a w e r Arrange the cutlery in the cutlery drawer 1* as illustrated. Separately arranged utensils are easier to remove after washing. You can take out the cutlery drawer. Depending on the features of your dishwasher, you can fold down the side shelves to provide more room for taller items of cutle[...]

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    Utensils en 21 Etagere * E t a g e r e The etagere and the space underneath can be used for small cups and glasses or for larger items of cutlery, such as wooden spoons or serving cutlery. If you do not require the etagere, it can be folded up. * Depending on the features of your dishwasher, you can adjust the etagere 3 times the height. Adjust the[...]

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    en Utensils 22 Knife rack * K n i f e r a c k * Depending on the features of your dishwasher, the upper basket is fitted with a knife shelf. Long knives and other utensils can be placed in the knife shelf. Baking sheet spray head * B a k i n g s h e e t s p r a y h e a d * depending on the features of your dishwasher Large trays or grilles as well [...]

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    Utensils en 23 Adjusting the height of the baske t * A d j u s t i n g t h e h e i g h t o f t h e b a s k e t * depending on the features of your dishwasher If required, the height of the upper basket 12 can be adjusted to create more space for taller utensils either in the upper or lower basket. Appliance height 81.5 cm Appliance height 86.5 cm A[...]

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    en Detergent 24 Upper baske t with side lev ers 1. Pull out upper basket 12 . 2. Hold the sides of the basket along the upper edge. This prevents it from suddenly dropping. 3. To lower the upper basket; press in both levers on the left and right on the outside of the basket. The upper basket lowers. 4. To lift the upper basket; grip the sides of th[...]

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    Detergent en 25 Adding detergent 1. If the detergent dispenser 9: is still closed, actuate locking bar 9B to open it. 2. Pour detergent into the dry detergent dispenser 9: only (insert tablet flat, not on its edge). 3. Dosage: see manufacturer’s instructions on the packaging. Use graduated detergent dispenser. Usually 20 ml–25 ml are adequate f[...]

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    en Detergent 26 Not es ■ If you want to add more utensils after the programme has started, do not use the tablet collecting tray 1B as a handle for the upper basket. The tablet could already be there and you will touch the partially dissolved tablet. ■ Do not place small parts for washing in the tablet collecting tray 1B ; this prevents the tab[...]

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    Overview of programmes en 27 / Overview of programmes O v e r v i e w o f p r o g r a m m e s The max. possible number of programmes is illustrated in this overview. The corresponding programmes and their arrangement can be found on the fascia. Type of utensils Type of soiling Programme Possible additional options Programme sequence pots and pans, [...]

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    en Overview of programmes 28 -------- Programme selection You can select a suitable programme according to the type of utensils and type of soiling. Information for test institutes Test institutes receive the information for comparability tests (e.g. according to EN60436). These are the conditions for conducting the tests, however these are not the[...]

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    Additional functions en 29 0 Additional functions A d d i t i o n a l f u n c t i o n s * Depending on the features of your dishwasher, you can select different additional functions h . Å Sav e time (V arioSpeedPlus) * S a v e t i m e ( V a r i o S p e e d P l u s ) The “Save time” function can reduce the running time by approx. 20% to 66% dep[...]

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    en Operating the appliance 30 1 Operating the appliance O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e Programme data The programme data (consumption values) can be found in the summary of instructions. They refer to normal conditions and the water hardness set value °E 16 - 20 medium. Different influencing factors such as water temperature or line pre[...]

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    Operating the appliance en 31 Zeolith dr ying ¼ Z e o l i t h d r y i n g : Warning Risk of burns from touching the blow opening 1R ! Never touch the blow opening. The blow opening becomes hot and, furthermore, any damage will result in a chargeable callout by customer service. Caution! Please ensure that the intake opening 1J is not obstructed an[...]

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    en Operating the appliance 32 Aut oPo werOff (Switching of f aut omatically af t er the end of the programme) A u t o P o w e r O f f To save energy, the dishwasher is switched off 1 minute after the programme ends. You can also change this setting. Possible settings are: ■ off: The appliance does not switch off automatically. ■ After one minut[...]

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    Operating the appliance en 33 T one volume The end of the programme is indicated by a buzzer. You can also change this setting. Button v olume When you are operating the dishwasher, a signal sounds whenever a button is pressed. You can control the volume of the signal. If you do not like the button volume, you can switch it off. Child-proof lock * [...]

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    en Operating the appliance 34 Time preselection You can delay the start of the programme by up to 24 hours. Depending on the setting of the time display, the end of programme is indicated with “Finish in” (for example 3h 25m) or “Finish at” (for example 15:20 hours). 1. Open the door. 2. Switch on ON/OFF switch ( . 3. Selects programme 0 . [...]

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    Cleaning and maintenance en 35 T erminating the progr amme (Reset) T e r m i n a t i n g t h e p r o g r a m m e 1. Open the door. 2. Press the START button )" and hold for 3 seconds The display window at the top @ and the front display * ): show: "Program was terminated". 3. Close the door. The programme sequence lasts approx. 1 min[...]

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    en Cleaning and maintenance 36 Never use a steam cleaner to clean your dishwasher. The manufacturer is not liable for any consequential damage. Regularly wipe the front of the appliance and fascia with a damp cloth; water and a little washing up liquid are adequate. Do not use sponges with a rough surface or abrasive detergents, as these could scra[...]

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    Fault, what to do? en 37 Spray arms Limescale and contaminants in the rinsing water may block nozzles and bearings on the spray arms 1: and 1Z . 1. Check outlet nozzles on the spray arms for blockages. 2. Unscrew the upper spray arm 1: (1) and remove downwards (2). 3. Remove the lower spray arm 1Z upwards. 4. Clean spray arms under running water. 5[...]

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    en Fault, what to do? 38 W aste water pump Large food remnants or foreign objects which were not captured by the filters may block the waste water pump. The rinsing water will then be above the filter. : Warning Danger of cutting! Sharp and pointed objects or glass fragments may block the waste water pump. Always carefully remove foreign objects. C[...]

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    Fault, what to do? en 39 Fault table Fault Cause Remedial action “Check water supply” display lights up. Supply hose kinked. Install supply hose without kinks. Tap turned off. Turn on the tap. Tap jammed or calcified. Turn on the tap. Flow rate must be min. 10 l/min. when water supply is open. Filter in the water supply blocked. Switch off the [...]

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    en Fault, what to do? 40 Error code “ : ƒˆ is lit. Mains voltage too low. Not an appliance fault, have the mains voltage and electrical installation checked. A different error code is indicated on the digital display. ( “ : ‹‚ to “ : „‹ ) A technical fault has probably occurred. Switch off appliances with the ON/OFF switch ( . After[...]

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    Fault, what to do? en 41 Utensils not dry. No or too little rinse aid in the dispenser. Refill rinse aid. Programme selected without drying. Select programme with drying. ~ "Overview of programmes" on page 27 Water collecting in depressions on the utensils and cutlery. Arrange utensils in a sloping position, arrange affected utensils as s[...]

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    en Fault, what to do? 42 Food remnants on the utensils. Utensils placed too closely together, utensils basket overfilled. Arrange utensils with adequate clearance between them ensuring that the spray jets can reach the surface of the utensils. Prevent contact points. Spray arm rotation obstructed. Arrange utensils so that the spray arm can rotate w[...]

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    Fault, what to do? en 43 Detergent residue. Detergent dispenser cover 9: blocked by utensils and therefore does not open fully. Utensils must not be placed above the tablet collecting tray 1B . These may block the lid of the detergent dispenser and prevent it from opening fully. ~ "Upper basket" on page 18 Do not place utensils or fragran[...]

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    en Fault, what to do? 44 White, stubborn coatings; limescale on the utensils, container or door. Detergent substances are deposited. These coatings cannot usually be removed with chemicals (appliance cleaner, ...). Change detergent brand. Clean appliance mechanically. Hardness range incorrectly set or water hardness greater than 8.9 mmol/l. Set wat[...]

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    Fault, what to do? en 45 Removable streaks on glasses, glasses with metallic appearance and cutlery. Too much rinse aid. Set rinse aid amount to lower setting. No rinse aid added or setting too low. Add rinse aid and check dosage (recommended setting 4–5). Detergent residue in the final rinse programme section. Detergent dispenser cover blocked b[...]

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    en Fault, what to do? 46 -------- The door is difficult to open. Child lock is activated. Deactivate the child lock. Door cannot be closed. Door lock has been activated. Close door with increased force. Door cannot be closed due to installation. Check appliance installation: Door or attached parts must close without obstruction. Cover on the deterg[...]

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    Customer service en 47 4 Customer service C u s t o m e r s e r v i c e If you are unable to rectify the fault, please contact your customer service. We will always find an appropriate solution in order to avoid unnecessary visits by engineers. Contact information for your nearest customer service can be found on the back of these instructions for [...]

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    en Installation and connection 48 Delivery Your dishwasher has been checked thoroughly in the factory to ensure that it is in working order. This may cause small water stains. These will disappear after the first wash cycle. T echnical specifications ■ W eight: up to 60 kg ■ V oltage: 220–240 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz ■ Connected load: 2.0 - 2.4 kW[...]

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    Installation and connection en 49 Drinking water connection 1. Fasten the drinking water connection to the tap according to the installation instructions using the enclosed parts. Ensure that the drinking water connection is not kinked, crushed or twisted. 2. When replacing the appliance, always use a new water supply hose. W ater pressure: at leas[...]

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    en Installation and connection 50 Electrical connection ■ Connect the appliance to an alternating current only, ranging from 220 V to 240 V and 50 Hz or 60 Hz via a correctly installed socket with protective earth conductor. See rating plate for required fusing 9J . ■ The socket must be near the appliance and freely accessible following install[...]

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    Installation and connection en 51 T ranspor ting Empty the dishwasher and secure loose parts. Drain the appliance according to the following steps: 1. Turn on the tap. 2. Open the door. 3. Switch on ON/OFF switch ( . 4. Select programme with the highest temperature. The estimated programme duration is indicated on the display window at the top @ . [...]

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