Self Help - Bosch 500 Serie Manual De Uso

Self Help

Dishwashers may occasionally exhibit problems that are unrelated to a malfunction of the dishwasher itself. the following information
may help you with a dishwasher problem without involving a repair professional.
Problem
Dishwasher 1. Door may not be properly latched.
2. unit may not be turned on.
does not start
3. unit not reset or previous cycle not completed.
4. Delay start engaged.
5. interruption of electrical power supply to dishwasher or blown
fuse.
6. Child lock activated (select models).
7. The door may have been closed without first selecting a cycle.
8. Water supply may not be turned on
Dishwasher
Default factory settings alert the customer that the cycle has com-
beeping (end
pleted by beeping. this feature can be deactivated if so desired.
of cycle signal)
Display does not 1. a fuse may have been blown or circuit breaker tripped.
2. Door not closed or latched.
illuminate or
Note: For models with controls on the top portion of the door, the
console lights are
not on display only illuminates when the door is opened and controls are
visible.
1. incoming water is not warm enough.
Dishwasher
2. Cycle time can vary due to soil and water conditions.
seems to run a
3. rinse agent dispenser is empty.
long time
4. Dishwasher connected to cold water supply.
Note: Refer to "Cycle Chart Data" section in this manual for typical
cycle length.
Dishes aren't 1. spray arm movement is obstructed.
getting clean 2. spray arm nozzles clogged.
enough 3. improper use of detergents.
4. filters could be clogged.
5. Dishes are nested or loaded too close together.
6. selected wash cycle is not suitable for food soil condtions.
Dishes are not 1. rinse agent dispenser is empty. (rinse agent indicator is
getting dry activated).
enough 2. improper loading of dishes.
3. selected cycle does not include drying.
Note: Plastic or Teflon do not typically dry as completely as other
items due to their inherent properties.
odor 1. food debris is present at the bottom of the dishwasher.
2. food particles are present near the door seal.
3. Dishes left too long in unit before running a cycle.
4. residual water is present at the bottom of the dishwasher.
5. Drain hose is obstructed.
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Cause
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Action
1. shut the door completely.
2. press the main power switch to turn unit on.
3. To reset, refer to "Canceling or changing the cycle" section in
this manual.
4. To reset, refer to "Delay Start" section in this manual.
5. Check circuit breaker.
6. Deactivate the child lock. Refer to "Child Lock" section in this
manual if applicable.
7. select a cycle and close the door.
8. Check and turn on water supply.
To adjust the volume or deactivate, refer to "Cycle Completion
Signal" section in this manual.
1. Check the fuse or circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or
reset the breaker if necessary.
2. ensure that door is properly latched and completely closed.
1. Before starting a cycle, run hot water faucet at the sink nearest
to the dishwasher.
2. sensors in the dishwasher automatically increase the cycle
time to ensure a good wash when heavy soil is detected.
3. add rinse agent.
4. Verify dishwasher is connected to hot water supply plumbing.
1. ensure that spray arm movement is not blocked by hand rotat-
ing spray arms.
2. Remove the spray arms and clean according to "Check/Clean
the Spray Arm Nozzles" in Care and Maintenance section of this
manual.
3. increase or decrease detergent depending on the water hard-
ness. Refer to Table under "Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent".
4. Clean the filter. Refer to "Check/Clean the Filter System" under
Care and Maintenance section of this manual.
5. rearrange load such that water spray can reach all items in the
dishwasher. See also "Preparing and Loading" section of this
manual.
6. Refer to "Wash Cycle" section in Operating the Dishwasher sec-
tion of this manual.
1. add rinse agent. the use of rinse agent improves drying.
2. rearrange load to ensure items are not nested. refer also to
the "Preparing and Loading" section of this manual.
3. rinse and Hold setting does not include drying cycle,
Note: Select models offer an extra heating options to improve dry-
ing performance. Refer to "Wash Cycle options" under the Operat-
ing the Dishwasher section of this manual.
1. Remove the filters and clean according to the "Check/Clean the
Filter System" section of this manual.
2. Refer to "Clean the Door Gasket and Door Seal" in the Care and
Maintenance section of this manual .
3. run a rinse/Hold cycle if you do not intend to immediately wash
the dishes.
4. ensure the unit has completely drained from the last cycle.
Refer to the "Canceling or changing the cycle" section of this
manual.
5. remove any obstructions from the drain hose by calling quali-
fied personnel.
Note: If odor still persists, run the Normal/Regular cycle until it
flushes and interrupt the cycle and place an 8 oz. cup of distilled
white vinegar solution on the top rack and then finish the cycle.