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Dishwasher
SMV4HDX53E
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Information for Use

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  • Page 1 Dishwasher SMV4HDX53E [en] Information for Use...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 8.2 Knife shelf........  20 1.1 General information.... 4 8.3 Etagere ........ 21 1.2 Intended use...... 4 8.4 Bottom basket ...... 21 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 8.5 Folding prongs ......
  • Page 3 13 Tableware ........  30 20 Customer Service....  50 13.1 Damage to glass and table- 20.1 Product number (E-Nr.), ware........ 31 production number (FD) and consecutive numbering 13.2 Arrange tableware .... 31 (Z-Nr.) ........ 51 13.3 Removing tableware.... 33 20.2 AQUA-STOP guarantee .. 51 14 Basic operation .......  33 21 Technical specifications..  52 14.1 Switching on the appliance ...
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
  • Page 5 Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Always use the supplied power cable for the new appliance. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
  • Page 6: Safe Use

    en Safety Contact between the appliance and installation lines may lead to a defect in these lines, e.g. gas pipes and power lines. Gas from a corroded gas pipe can ignite. A damaged power line can cause a short circuit. ▶ Check that there is a distance of at least 5 cm between the ap- pliance and installation lines.
  • Page 7 Safety en Highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents in conjunc- tion with aluminium parts in the interior of the appliance may cause explosions. ▶ Never use highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents, in particular commercial or industrial products, in con- junction with aluminium parts (e.g.
  • Page 8: Damaged Appliance

    en Safety 1.6 Damaged appliance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. ▶ Never operate a damaged appliance. ▶ Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured surface. ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.
  • Page 9 Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of harm to health! Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk. ▶ With redundant appliances, unplug the power cord. Then cut through the cord and damage the lock on the appliance door beyond repair so that the appliance door will no longer close.
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage Modified or damaged water hoses Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material may result in material damage and damage to the appliance. damage Never kink, crush, modify or cut ▶ through water hoses. Preventing material damage 2.1 Safe installation Only use the water hoses supplied ▶...
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en So as not to scratch the finish on ▶ Installation and connection 4 Installation and con- the appliance, do not use sponges with a rough surface or abrasive nection cleaning agents. To prevent corrosion, do not use To ensure proper operation, connect Installation and connection ▶...
  • Page 12: Drainage Connection

    en Installation and connection installing it under a continuous work- 4.4 Drinking water connec- top that is securely connected to ad- tion jacent cabinets. Follow the safety instructions. Connect your appliance to a drinking → Page 4 water connection. Follow the instructions for electrical Installing the drinking water connection.
  • Page 13: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD num- ber → Page 51.
  • Page 14 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Detergent dispenser Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. → "Detergent", Page 28 Bottom basket Bottom basket → Page 21 Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for spe- cial salt. → "Water softening system", Page 24 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the table- ware in the bottom basket.
  • Page 15: Controls

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5.2 Controls You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. With some buttons you can perform different functions. 3 4 5 6 ON/OFF button and reset Switching on the appliance button...
  • Page 16: Adding Special Salt", Page

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance button If you press for approx. 3 seconds, you can open the basic set- tings. → "Changing basic settings", Page 37 Remote Start → "Remote Start ", Page 38 Timer programming Setting timer programming → Page 33 Door handle Open the appliance door. Display The display shows information about the remaining running time or the ba-...
  • Page 17 Programmes en Programmes 6 Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- ted. The running time will change if Programmes grammes that can be selected here. the rinse aid system is switched off Different programmes, which can be or rinse aid needs to be added. found on the control panel of your The consumption values can be appliance, are available depending...
  • Page 18: Information For Test Institutes

    en Programmes Programme Programme se- quence Tableware: Time-optimised: ¡ Mixed tableware and cutlery ¡ Cleaning 65 °C Express 65° - 1h Level of soiling: ¡ Intermediate rinse ¡ Common household food rem- ¡ Final rinse 69 °C nants lightly dried on ¡ Dry Use only if appliance is unloaded.
  • Page 19: Features

    Additional functions en Additional functions 7 Additional functions You can find an overview of the additional functions that can be selected here. Additional functions Different additional functions, which can be found on the control panel of your appliance, are available depending on the appliance configuration. You can se- lect certain additional functions depending on the programme.
  • Page 20: Top Basket

    en Features Raise or lower the basket evenly to 8.1 Top basket the right level. Arrange cups, glasses and small items of tableware in the top basket. Check that the basket is level on both sides. Release the levers. Knife shelf a The basket clicks into position. You can adjust the height of the top Slide the basket back in.
  • Page 21: Etagere

    Features en 8.3 Etagere Use the cutlery shelf and space un- derneath for small cups and glasses or for large items of cutlery, e.g. cooking spoons or serving cutlery. 8.5 Folding prongs Use the folding prongs to position tableware securely, e.g. plates. If you do not need the cutlery shelf, you can fold it up.
  • Page 22: Cutlery Basket

    en Features Push the lever forwards and fold 8.7 3rd basket down the prongs ⁠ . Use the 3rd basket to wash large items of cutlery that are lightly soiled as well as small items of tableware, e.g. small cups, bowls or cooking spoons.
  • Page 23: Extra Clean Zone

    Features en Pull the tab on the Extra Clean 8.8 Extra Clean Zone Zone up and forwards ⁠ . Use the Extra Clean Zone in the top basket to clean soiled tableware thor- oughly, e.g. muesli bowls. Set the slider to ON. Clean under running water.
  • Page 24: Before Using For The First Time

    en Before using for the first time Add detergent → Page 28. Before using for the first time 9 Before using for the Start the Programme with the first time highest cleaning temperature without tableware. Before using for the first time To remove any marks from water 9.1 Performing the initial con- or other residues, we recommend figuration...
  • Page 25: Setting The Water Softening System

    Water softening system en Water hardness Hardness range mmol/l Setting value °E 39 - 62 Hard 5.5 - 8.9 Note: Set the water hardness determ- hardness. The higher the water hard- ined on your appliance. ness, the greater the consumption of special salt. → "Setting the water softening sys- tem", Page 25 ATTENTION!
  • Page 26: Switching Off The Water Softening System

    en Water softening system Place the lid back on the dis- 10.5 Regeneration of the wa- penser and turn to close. ter softening system 10.4 Switching off the water In order to obtain fault-free function of the water softening system, the appli- softening system ance performs regeneration of the If you find the special salt refill indic- water softening system at regular in-...
  • Page 27: Rinse Aid

    Rinse aid system en Close the lid of the dispenser for Rinse aid system 11 Rinse aid system rinse aid. a The lid clicks into position. Rinse aid system 11.1 Rinse aid 11.2 Setting the amount of For optimum drying results, use rinse rinse aid aid.
  • Page 28: Detergent

    en Detergent a The display shows Hxx. Powder detergent a The display shows ⁠ . Powder detergent is recommended Press repeatedly until for shorter programmes. the display shows the value r05 The dosage can be adjusted to the set at the factory. level of soiling.
  • Page 29: Unsuitable Detergents

    Detergent en According to the manufacturers, ness, usually 26 °E, without combined detergents generally only adding special salt. For the best function up to a water hardness of washing and drying results we re- 26 °E. With a water hardness above commend using special salt from a 26 °E you will need to add special water hardness of 17 °E.
  • Page 30 en Tableware Add the detergent to the dry deter- Close the lid of the detergent dis- gent dispenser. penser. 50 ml 25 ml 15 ml If you are using tablets, one is a The lid clicks into position. enough. Insert the tablets in a hori- a The detergent dispenser will open zontal position.
  • Page 31: Tableware

    Tableware en 13.1 Damage to glass and Cause Recommenda- tion tableware Highly caustic al- If you are using Only put glasses and china in the kaline or highly highly caustic al- dishwasher if it is marked as dish- acidic cleaning kaline or highly washer-safe by the manufacturer.
  • Page 32 en Tableware allowing steam to escape and water To save resources, do not pre- to leak out around the door. This rinse tableware under running wa- could damage your kitchen units. ter. Observe the following when arran- ging tableware: – Put heavily soiled tableware in the bottom basket, e.g.
  • Page 33: Removing Tableware

    Basic operation en 13.3 Removing tableware 14.2 Setting a programme To adjust the washing programme to WARNING the soiling level of the tableware, se- Risk of injury! lect a suitable programme. Hot tableware can cause burns to the Press the right programme button. ▶...
  • Page 34: Starting The Programme

    en Basic operation 14.5 Starting the programme 14.7 Terminate programme Press To end a programme early or to ▶ switch from a programme that has a The programme has ended when already started, you will need to can- the display shows "0h:00m". cel it first. Notes Open the appliance door.
  • Page 35: Basic Settings

    Basic settings en Basic settings 15 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 15.1 Overview of the basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Display text Selection Description Water hardness H00 - H07...
  • Page 36 en Basic settings Basic setting Display text Selection Description InfoLight I00 - I01 Switch InfoLight on or off. While the programme is run- ning, a spot of light is pro- jected onto the floor below the appliance door. This light will not be visible if the appli- ance is installed at eye level with the cabinet front fitted flush.
  • Page 37: Changing Basic Settings

    Home Connect en Basic setting Display text Selection Description Remote Start rc0 - rc2 Activate or deactivate → "Remote Start ", Page 38. The following settings are possible: ¡ With the setting "rc0", the function is permanently deactivated. ¡ With the setting "rc1", the function can be selected via the button.
  • Page 38: Home Connect Quick Start

    en Home Connect depends on the availability of Setting up Home Connect Home Connect services in your coun- Requirements try. You can find information about ¡ The Home Connect app has been this at: www.home-connect.com. installed on your mobile device. To be able to use Home Connect, ¡...
  • Page 39: Data Protection

    Cleaning and servicing en Press ⁠ . ▶ Cleaning and servicing 17 Cleaning and servi- If you open the appliance door, the cing function is automatically deactiv- ated. To keep your appliance working effi- Cleaning and servicing button lights up. ciently for a long time, it is important Tip: To deactivate the function, press to clean and maintain it carefully.
  • Page 40: Machine Care

    Dishwasher Care and Ma- ance to malfunction. To avoid such chine Cleaner for Dishwashers online faults and reduce odours, we recom- at https://www.bosch-home.com/ mend cleaning your appliance at reg- store or from customer service. ular intervals. Machine Care is a programme which...
  • Page 41: Filter System

    Cleaning and servicing en ¡ Follow the safety instructions given Fine filter on the packagings of the machine Coarse filter care products and machine clean- ers. ¡ Activate the Cleaning filters → "Extra Clean Zone", Page 23 Soiling in the dishwashing water may function.
  • Page 42: Cleaning Spray Arms

    en Cleaning and servicing Press the locking catches 17.6 Cleaning spray arms gether and lift the coarse filter out Limescale and soiling in the dish- ⁠ . washing water may block the nozzles and bearings on the spray arms. Clean the spray arms regularly. Unscrew the upper spray arm and pull down to remove ⁠...
  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    This will avoid unneces- sary costs. Tip: You can find further information and explanations on troubleshooting on- line by scanning the QR code in the table of contents and on our website www.bosch-home.com. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:32-00 will light up Remove the filter from the supply hose alternately or indicator for water supply lights Clean the filter. Re-insert the filter in the supply hose. Screw the water connection back on. Check the water connection for leaks. Restore the power supply.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:61-03 will light up Not an appliance fault. Siphon connection is still alternately. Water is closed or the wastewater hose is kinked or blocked. not drained. Check the connection to the siphon and open if ne- cessary.
  • Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting All LEDs lit up or Electronics have detected a fault. flashing. Press the main switch button for approx. 4 seconds. The appliance is reset and restarted. If the problem occurs again: Switch off the appliance. ‒ Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse in ‒...
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Remnants of food on Filters are inserted incorrectly and/or not engaged. tableware. Insert the filters properly. → "Filter system", Page 41 Engage the filters. Washing programme selected too weak. Select a more intensive washing programme. ▶ → "Programmes", Page 17 Tableware has been precleaned too intensely.
  • Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Rust spots on cutlery. Cutlery is not sufficiently rust-resistant. Knife blades are often more severely affected. Use rust-resistant tableware. ▶ Cutlery may also rust if washed together with rusting items. Do not wash rusting items. ▶...
  • Page 49: Clean Wastewater Pump

    Transportation, storage and disposal en Insert the pump cover and press 18.1 Clean wastewater pump down ⁠ . Large remnants of food or foreign bodies can block the waste water pump. As soon as the rinsing water no longer drains properly, the waste water pump must be cleaned.
  • Page 50: Protect Appliance From Frost

    en Customer Service 19.2 Protect appliance from 19.4 Disposing of old appli- frost ance If there is a risk of frost where the ap- Valuable raw materials can be re- pliance will be standing, e.g. in a holi- used by recycling. day home, empty the appliance com- pletely.
  • Page 51: Customer Service

    Customer Service en Customer Service for a period of at 20.2 AQUA-STOP guarantee least 10 years from the date on In addition to warranty claims against which your appliance was placed on the seller under the purchase agree- the market within the European Eco- ment and in addition to our manufac- nomic Area.
  • Page 52: Technical Specifications

    en Technical specifications Technical specifications 21 Technical specifications Technical specifications Weight Max.: 60 kg Voltage 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz Power rating 2000 - 2400 W Fuse 10 - 16 A Water pressure ¡ min. 50 kPa (0.5 bar) ¡ max. 1000 kPa (10 bar) Inlet rate Min. 10 l/min Water temperature Cold water.
  • Page 53: Declaration Of Conformity

    BSH Hausgeräte GmbH hereby de- Declaration of Conformity A detailed Declaration of Conformity clares that the appliance with Home can be found online at www.bosch- Connect functionality conforms to the home.co.uk among the additional essential requirements and other rel- documents on the product page for evant provisions of Directive your appliance.
  • Page 56 Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances, help with problems or a repair from Bosch experts. Find out everything about the many ways Bosch can support you: www.bosch-home.com/service Contact data of all countries are listed in the attached service direct- ory.

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