Bosch SPS40C12GB manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38

Go to page of

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of Bosch SPS40C12GB, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of Bosch SPS40C12GB one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Bosch SPS40C12GB. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of Bosch SPS40C12GB should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Bosch SPS40C12GB
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Bosch SPS40C12GB item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Bosch SPS40C12GB item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Bosch SPS40C12GB alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Bosch SPS40C12GB, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Bosch service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Bosch SPS40C12GB.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Bosch SPS40C12GB item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    XXXCPTDIIPNFDPNX FMDPNF 3FHJTUFSZ PVSOFX#PTDIOP X %JTIXBTIFS FO *OTUSVDUJPONBOVBM SP...[...]

  • Page 2

    6WDUW K K K (QG (QG K K K     5HVHWVHF                    [...]

  • Page 3

    en 3 T able of contents 8 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ( Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 4 Before you switch ON the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 In daily use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

  • Page 4

    en Intended use 4 2 Cleaning and maintenance . . . 23 Overall condition of the machine . . . 23 Special salt and rinse aid . . . . . . . . . 23 Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Spray arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 3 Fault, what t o do? . . . . . . . . . . 25 Waste water pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 [...]

  • Page 5

    Safety instructions en 5 Delivery 1. Check the packaging and dishwasher immediately for damage caused in transit. Do not switch on a damaged appliance, but contact your supplier. 2. Please dispose of the packaging material in an environmentally friendly manner. 3. Do not let children play with packaging and its parts. There is a risk of suffocation[...]

  • Page 6

    en Safety instructions 6  If you cannot obtain any information from the manufacturer, you must not install the dishwasher above or below these appliances.  If you install a microwave oven above the dishwasher, the microwave oven may be damaged.  Install built-under or integratable appliances only under continuous worktops which have been s[...]

  • Page 7

    Safety instructions en 7 Disposal 1. Make redundant appliances unusable to prevent subsequent accidents. 2. Dispose of the appliance in a n environmentally friendly manner. m W arning Risk of injury!  To prevent injuries, e.g. caused by stumbling, open the dishwasher only briefly in order to load and unload the dishwasher.  Knives and other u[...]

  • Page 8

    en Protection of the environment 8  Ensure that children do not place fingers in the tablet collecting tray 12 . 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[...]

  • Page 9

    Getting to know your appliance en 9 * 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 in the envelope at the front. Individual positions are referred to in the text. Control panel * depending on model ** Number depending on model Applia[...]

  • Page 10

    en Water softening system/Special sa lt 10 Setting The amount of salt dispensed can be set in 4 stages depending on the hardness of your water. Accordingly 0, 1, 2 or 3 displays are lit (see table). Factory setting: 1. 1. Find out about the hardness value of your tap water. Your water utility company will help you with this. 2. Setting can be found[...]

  • Page 11

    Water softening system/Special salt en 11 Using special salt Always refill with special salt immediately before switching on the appliance. This ensures that overrun special salt solution is immediately washed out and does not corrode the rinsing tank. 1. Open the screw-type cap of the compartment 1J . 2. Fill the tank with water (only required whe[...]

  • Page 12

    en Rinse aid 12 , Rinse aid R i n s e a i d As soon as the rinse-aid refill indicator X is lit on the fascia, there is still a rinse-aid reserve of 1-2 rinsing processes. Refill with rinse aid. The rinse aid is required for stain-free utensils and clear glasses. Use only rinse aid for domestic dishwashers. Combined detergents with rinse-aid compone[...]

  • Page 13

    Utensils en 13 Switching of f rinse-aid ref ill indicator If the rinse-aid refill indicator X is impaired (e.g. when using combined detergents containing rinse-aid component), it can be switched off.  Proceed as described under “Setting amount of rinse aid” and select setting 0. The rinse aid refill indicator X is now switched off. - Utensil[...]

  • Page 14

    en Utensils 14 Unloading the dishwasher To prevent water from dripping off the upper basket onto the utensils in the lower basket, it is recommended to empty the appliance from the bottom up. Hot utensils are sensitive to shock! Therefore, when the programme ends, leave the utensils to cool down in the dishwasher until they can be handled. Not e Wh[...]

  • Page 15

    Utensils en 15 Cutler y bask et You should always place cutlery unsorted with the points downwards. To prevent injuries, place long, pointed implements and knives on the knife shelf. Folding spikes Folding spik es * * depending on model The spikes can be folded down to improve arrangement of pans, bowls and glasses. Small accessories holder * Small[...]

  • Page 16

    en Utensils 16 Adjusting the height of the basket Adjusting the height of the baske t * * depending on model If required, the height of the upper utensils basket 1" can be adjusted to provide more space for tall utensils either in the upper or lower basket. Appliance height 81.5 cm Select one of the two following procedures according to the de[...]

  • Page 17

    Detergent en 17 . Detergent D e t e r g e n t You can use tablets as well as powder or liquid detergents for dishwashers, but never use washing up liquid. The dosage can be individually adjusted with powder or a liquid detergent according to the degree of soiling. Tablets contain an adequately large amount of active ingredients for all cleaning tas[...]

  • Page 18

    en Detergent 18 Tip If the utensils are only lightly soiled, slightly less than the indicated amount of detergent is usually adequate. Suitable detergents and care products can be purchased online via our website or via customer service (see back page). Combination detergent Apart from conventional detergents (Solo), a number of products are offere[...]

  • Page 19

    Overview of programmes en 19 / 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, [...]

  • Page 20

    en Additional options 20 Programme selection You can select a suitable programme according to the type of utensils and degree 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 results or[...]

  • Page 21

    Operating the appliance en 21 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. This data refers to normal conditions and the water hardness set value 2. Different influencing factors such as water temperature or mains pressure may [...]

  • Page 22

    en Operating the appliance 22 End of programme The programme has ended when the End display )" is lit. Not e To save energy, the dishwasher automatically switches off after 2 minutes after the end of the programme. Switching of f the appliance Short time after the end of the programme: 1. Switch off ON/OFF switch ( . 2. Turn off the tap (not a[...]

  • Page 23

    Cleaning and maintenance en 23 2 Cleaning and maintenance C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e A regular inspection and maintenance of your machine will help to prevent faults. This saves time and prevents problems. Overall condition of the machine  Check spray arm for grease and limescale deposits. If you find such deposits:  Fill det[...]

  • Page 24

    en Cleaning and maintenance 24 Filters The filters 1R keep large foreign objects in the rinsing water away from the pump. These foreign objects may occasionally block the filters. The filter system consists of a coarse filter, a flat fine filter and a microfilter. 1. After each washing cycle check the filters for residue. 2. Unscrew filter cylinder[...]

  • Page 25

    Fault, what to do? en 25 3 Fault, what t o do? F a u l t , w h a t t o d o ? Experience has shown that you can rectify most faults which occur in daily operation yourself. This ensures that the machine is quickly available to you again. In the following overview you can find possible causes of malfunctions and helpful information for rectifying the[...]

  • Page 26

    en Fault, what to do? 26 Fault table Fault Cause Remedial action “Check water supply” display h lights up. Supply hose kinked. Install supply hose without kinks. Tap turned off. Turn the tap on. Tap jammed or calcified. Turn the tap on. Flow rate must be min. 10 l/min. when water supply is open. Filter in the water supply blocked. Switch off th[...]

  • Page 27

    Fault, what to do? en 27 Displays flash. Door not closed properly. Close the door. Ensure that no objects (utensil, fragrance dispenser) are protruding over the basket and preventing the door from closing. Refill indicator for salt ` and/or rinse-aid X is lit. No rinse aid. Refill rinse aid. No salt. Refill with special salt. Sensor does not detect[...]

  • Page 28

    en Fault, what to do? 28 Cutlery not dry. Cutlery not arranged properly in the cutlery basket. Separate cutlery if possible, prevent contact points. Cutlery not arranged properly in the cutlery drawer. Arrange cutlery properly and separate if possible. Appliance interior wet after rinse cycle. No appliance fault On account of the “Condensation dr[...]

  • Page 29

    Fault, what to do? en 29 Detergent residue. Detergent dispenser cover blocked by utensils and therefore does not open fully. Detergent dispenser cover must not be obstructed by utensils. Do not place utensils or fragrance dispenser in the tablet collecting tray. Detergent dispenser cover blocked by the tablet. Tablet must be inserted flat and not u[...]

  • Page 30

    en Fault, what to do? 30 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[...]

  • Page 31

    Fault, what to do? en 31 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[...]

  • Page 32

    en Fault, what to do? 32 Appliance cannot be set (hardness, final rinse, ...). Appliance is in the programme. Appliance can be set at the start of the programme only. Perform reset (see “Terminating the programme”) and set the appliance according to the instructions for use. The door is difficult to open. Child lock is activated. Deactivate chi[...]

  • Page 33

    Customer service en 33 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 always find a suitable solution, even to avoid unnecessary visits by technicians. Contact information for your nearest customer service can be found on the back of these instructions for use or on [...]

  • Page 34

    en Installation and connection 34 Safety instructions Please follow the safety instructions under “Installation”. 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 Weight: max. 45[...]

  • Page 35

    Installation and connection en 35 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[...]

  • Page 36

    en Installation and connection 36 Remo ving the appliance Also observe the sequence of worksteps here. 1. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. 2. Turn off the water supply. 3. Undo the waste water and drinking water connection. 4. Loosen fastening screws for the furniture parts. 5. If fitted, remove the base panel. 6. Pull out the applia[...]

  • Page 37

    &KLOGSURRIORFNGRRUORFN $FWLYDWHWKHFKLOGSURRIORFN 2SHQWKHGRRUZLWKDFWLYDWHG FKLOGSURRIORFN 'HDFWLYDWHFKLOGSURRIORFN $OZDVFORVHWKHDSSOLDQFHGRRUFRPSOHWHO ZKHQRXOHDYHWKHDSSOLDQFH 7KLVLVWKHRQO?[...]

  • Page 38

    $TXD6WRSJXDUDQWHH EPFTOPUBQQMZU PBQQMJBODFTXJUIPVU"RVB4U PQ $POUBDUJOGPSNBUJPOGPSBMMDPVOUSJFTDBOCFG PVOEPOUIFFODMP TFEDVTUPNFSTFSWJDFMJTU 5HSDLURUGHUDQGDGYLFHRQIDXOWV (#  $BMMTGSPNB#5MBOEMJOFXJMMCFD[...]