Bosch SH 87PW55N Series User manual

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Dishwasher
SH*87PW55N SH*88PW55N
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Table of contents
en-us Oper at i ng i nst r uc t i ons
(Safety Definitions. . . . . . . . . . .5
(IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . .6
ƒCauses of Damage. . . . . . . . . .9
*Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . .10
+Water softening system /
special salt *. . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
,Rinse Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
-Loading the Dishwasher . . . .18
.Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
/Dishwasher Cycles . . . . . . . .32
0Dishwasher Cycle Options . .33
1Operating the Dishwasher. . .36
2Care and Maintenance. . . . . .41
3Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . .45
4Customer Service. . . . . . . . . .52
‡Statement of Limited Product
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

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Safety Definitions en-us
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(Safety Definitions
Safety De f i n i t i o n s
9WARNING
This indicates that death or
serious injuries may occur as a
result of non-observance of this
warning.
9CAUTION
This indicates that minor or
moderate injuries may occur as
a result of non-observance of
this warning.
NOTICE
This indicates that damage to the
appliance or property may occur as a
result of non-compliance with this
advisory.
Note: This alerts you to important
information and/or tips.

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(IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORT ANT SAFET Y I NS T RUCT I ONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This dishwasher is provided with
Installation Instructions and this Use
and Care Manual. Read and
understand all instructions before
using the dishwasher.
This dishwasher is intended for use
up to a maximum altitude of
13,000 ft (4,000 meters) above sea
level.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, or serious injury, observe the
following:
Ri s k of fire, el ec t r i cal shock, or ser i ous injury
9WARNING
RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH!
Misuse of the dishwasher can
result in serious injury or death.
Do not use the dishwasher in
any way not covered in this
manual or for any purpose other
than those explained in the
following pages.
9WARNING
RISK OF INJURY!
Severe injury and/or product
damage could result from the
use of unauthorized service
technicians or non-original
replacement parts. All repairs
must be performed by an
authorized service technician
using only original equipment
factory replacement parts.
9WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
OR FIRE!
Electrical shock or fire could
result if the electrical supply for
the dishwasher covered in this
manual is incorrectly installed or
if the dishwasher has been
improperly grounded. Do not
use the dishwasher covered in
this manual unless you are
certain the electrical supply has
been correctly installed and the
dishwasher has been properly
grounded.
9WARNING
HEALTH HAZARD!
Never use harsh chemicals to
clean your dishwasher. Some
bleach-based products can
damage your dishwasher and
may present health hazards!
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded to
a metal, permanent wiring system or
an equipment grounding conductor
must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment grounding terminal or
lead on the dishwasher. See the
Installation Instructions included with
this dishwasher for more information
on electrical requirements.

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9WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
This appliance must be
grounded. In the event of a
malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a
path of least resistance for
electric current. This appliance
is equipped with a cord having
an equipment-grounding
conductor.
Improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor
can result in risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualified
electrician if you are in doubt
whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
Safe Operation
Use this dishwasher only for its
intended function, which is the
washing of household dishware and
kitchenware rated as dishwasher
safe.
Use only detergents or rinsing agents
recommended for use in a
dishwasher, and keep them out of
the reach of children.
9CAUTION
When loading items to be
washed:
■Locate sharp items so they
are not likely to damage the
door seal.
■Load knives and other sharp
utensils with their HANDLES
UP to reduce the risk of
cut-type injuries.
■Do not wash plastic items
unless they are marked
“dishwasher safe” or the
equivalent. For plastic items
not so marked, check the
manufacturer’s
recommendations.
■Do not operate your
dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are in
place.
■Do not tamper with or
override controls and
interlocks.
Do not abuse, sit or stand on the
door or dish racks of the dishwasher.
9WARNING
RISK OF INJURY!
To avoid risk of injury, always
use caution when opening the
door during or following a wash
cycle as hot water or steam
may escape. Do not fully open
the door until water noises have
stopped and steam has
subsided.
NSF/ANSI 184 Certified residential
dishwashers are not intended for
licensed food establishments.
Child Safety
To reduce risk of injury, do not allow
children to play in or on the
dishwasher.
When children become old enough
to operate the appliance, it is the
responsibility of the parents/legal
guardians to ensure the children are
instructed in safe practices by
qualified persons.

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Proper Care and Maintenance
9WARNING
RISK OF EXPLOSION!
Under certain conditions,
hydrogen gas may be produced
in a hot water system that has
not been used for two weeks or
more. Hydrogen gas is
explosive. Before using a
dishwasher that is connected to
a hot water system that has
been unused for two weeks or
longer, turn on all hot water
faucets and let the water flow
from each for several minutes.
This will release any
accumulated hydrogen gas. As
the gas is explosive, do not
smoke or use an open flame
during this time.
Remove the dishwasher door to the
washing compartment when
removing an old dishwasher for
service or discarding.
To avoid floor damage and possible
mold growth, do not allow wet areas
to remain around or under the
dishwasher.
To avoid dishwasher damage, do not
allow water to remain in your
dishwasher systems through
extended periods of freezing
temperatures. Freezing temperatures
can damage the water fill valve and
potentially other components of your
dishwasher.
NOTICE
It is highly recommended for the end
user to become familiar with the
procedure to shut off the incoming
water supply and the procedure to
shut off the incoming power supply.
See the Installation Instructions or
contact your installer for more
information.
State of California Proposition 65
Warning:
9WARNING
This product can expose you to
chemicals including vinyl
chloride, which is known to the
State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. For
more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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ƒCauses of Damage
Ca u s e s of Da mage NOTICES
■Never use steam cleaning
products to clean your
dishwasher. The manufacturer will
not be liable for the possible
damages or consequences.
■Bleach-based wipes can cause
stainless-steel doors and tubs to
rust.
■Using harsh chemicals
(e.g. bleach), abrasive cleaners,
scouring pads (metal or plastic),
or abrasive cloths/paper towels
can damage your dishwasher’s
exterior door panel, fascia panel
and buttons.
■To avoid dishwasher damage, do
not load the dishwasher with
paper products, plastic bags,
packing materials or anything
other than normal, dishwasher
safe dishware and kitchenware.

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*Getting Started
Get t i ng St a r t e d Appliance overview
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The numbers stated below refer to
the overview images on the previous
page of this manual.
Operating panel
Dishwasher interior
components
Display indicators
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* optional feature which may or may
not be included with your
dishwasher.
(On/Off button
0Wash cycles
8Digital display
@Delay start button
HWash cycle options
PStart button
1* Third rack
12 Upper rack
1: Upper spray arm
1B Detergent tab tray
1J Vent hole
1R Lower spray arm
1Z Dispenser for special salt
1b Filters
1j Silverware basket
9" Lower rack
9* Rinse aid dispenser
92 Detergent dispenser
9: Lock for detergent dispenser
9B Rating plate
‹:‹‹ Cycle time remaining
Clean Lights up when dishes are
clean
Sanitize Lights up when sanitation
requirements are met
Add Rinse
Aid
Lights up when rinse aid is low
Add Salt * Lights up when salt is low

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Menu overview
The dishwasher has been preset with certain settings for your convenience.
You can change these factory settings.
Use the function keys #, +and 3to change the settings. See
instructions ~"1Operating the Dishwasher" on page 36
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* optional feature which may or may
not be included with your
dishwasher.
Setting Factory setting Description
•Water hardness *
•:‹‹ - •:‹ˆ
•:‹‹ Setting the water hardness. When using
Multitabs, select the lowest setting.
§Rinse aid
§:‹‹ - §:‹‡
§:‹† Amount of rinse aid affects drying.
šIntensive drying
š:‹‹ - š:‹‚
š:‹‹ / Off Improved drying for glasses and plasticware.
›Cycle completion signal
›:‹‹ - ›:‹„
›:‹ƒ Signal sounds when wash cycle is complete.
†TimeLight®
†:‹‹, †:‹‚, †:‹ƒ
†:‹‚ While a wash cycle is running, status information
is projected onto the floor.
˜Auto power off
˜:‹‹ - ˜:‹ƒ
˜:‹‹ Dishwasher switches off automatically after wash
cycle is complete.

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+Water softening
system / special
salt *
Wat er sof t eni ng syst em / spec i al sal 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 (1.2 mmol/l)
must be softened. The water
is softened with special salt
(regeneration salt) in the water
softening system of the dishwasher.
The setting and therefore the
required amount of salt depends on
the degree of hardness of your tap
water (see following water hardness
table).
* optional feature which may or may
not be included with your
dishwasher.
Instructions for use of
included “Water Hardness
Test Strip”
Only use salt designed for automatic
dishwashers. Never use household
water softener salt or table salt.
Follow the instructions below for the
included test strip. (If purchasing a
different test strip, follow
manufacturers instructions).
1. Run the water at the kitchen sink
for 5 minutes.
2. Dip the end of the test strip with
the colored squares into the tap
water for 1 second and shake off
excess water.
3. After one minute, compare the
test strip to the chart below and
determine the Dishwasher Water
Softener setting.
4. Adjust the dishwasher Water
Softener setting. ~"Adjusting
the water softening system"
on page 14
5. If required, add salt to the
dishwasher salt chamber as
shown. ~"Using special
dishwasher salt" on page 15

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Adjusting the water softener settings
Adjusting the water
softening system
The amount of salt dispensed can be
set from •:‹‹ to •:‹ˆ. Salt is not
required at the set value •:‹‹.
Set the softening system as follows:
1. Ask your local water utility
company for the water hardness
value of your tap water or use test
strip.
2. Required setting can be found in
the water hardness table.
3. Press On/Off button (.
4. Hold down function key #and
press Start button Puntil the
display 8indicates •:‹x (x can
be any number).
5. Release both buttons.
The indicator of function key #
flashes and the display 8
indicates •:‹‹. Press function key
3to select the desired setting.
6. Press Start button Pto save
the setting.
The chosen setting has now been
stored.
Using the test strip included with
your dishwasher
(Purchased test strips may have a
different scale)
Water
softener
setting
Add salt to
salt
dispenser
Water hardness conversion chart
(only necessary if you purchase a
different test strip)
ppm gpg/°dH
•:‹‹ No 0 116 0 6
•:‹‚ Yes 117 152 7 8
•:‹ƒ Yes 153 188 9 10
•:‹„ Yes 189 223 11 13
•:‹… Yes 224 294 14 17
•:‹† Yes 295 383 18 22
•:‹‡ Yes 384 544 23 31
•:‹ˆ Yes 545 890 32 52

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Using special dishwasher
salt
As soon as the low salt indicator
lights up on the digital display 8,
salt should be topped off. 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 tub.
NOTICE
Detergent will destroy the water
softening system! Never pour
detergent into the salt dispenser.
Top off the salt as follows:
1. Undo the screw plug on the
dispenser 1Z.
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, salt tablets or salt for
use with whole house water
softeners).
The water is displaced and runs
out.
For more information about buying
dishwasher salt, please contact
Customer Service 1-800-944-2904.
Using detergents with salt
component
Det er gent wi t h asal t component If combined detergents with a salt
component are used, special salt can
usually be omitted up to a water
hardness of 21° dH (37° fH,
26° Clarke, 3.7 mmol/l). If the water
hardness is over 21° dH, salt must
be used.
Switching off low salt
indicator / water softening
system
Swi t c h i n g of f wa t e r sof t eni ng syst em If the use of combined detergents
with a salt component impairs the
low salt indicator on the digital
display 8, the low salt indicator
can be switched off.
Proceed as described under “Setting
water softening system” and set the
value to •:‹‹. The water softening
system and salt refill indicator are
now switched off.
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,Rinse Aid
Ri n s e Ai d To achieve proper drying, always use
a liquid rinse aid, even if your
detergent contains a rinse aid or
drying additive.
Note: The dishwasher indicates low
rinse aid by turning on the Rinse Aid
indicator. If this indicator lights up,
you need to refill the rinse aid
dispenser 9* by following the
directions below.
Adding rinse aid
NOTICE
To avoid oversudsing or clogging, do
not overfill the rinse aid
dispenser 9*. Wipe up any spills
with a damp cloth.
1. Open the rinse aid dispenser 9*
by pressing on the latch of the lid
and pull it open.
2. Add liquid rinse aid to the
dispenser 9* until it is full. Do
not overfill. Avoid spilling into air
vent hole.
3. Close the lid. Lid must be fully
closed until it clicks in order to
seal.
4. Wipe up any excess rinse aid that
may have puddled when the
dispenser reservoir is full.
The indicator light will go out a few
moments after the dishwasher door
is shut.
Tip: For easier pouring, remove lid
from the rinse aid bottle.
NOTICE
Do not fill the rinse aid dispenser 9*
with detergent. Doing so will damage
the dishwasher.
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Setting the amount of rinse
aid used
The amount of rinse aid dispensed
can be set from §:‹‹ to §:‹‡. The
factory setting is §:‹†.
You should only change the setting if
streaks remain on the dishes (lower
the amount), or if dishes are not
getting dry enough (increase the
amount).
1. Open the door.
2. Press the On/Off button (.
3. Hold down function key #and
press Start button Puntil the
display 8indicates •:‹x or
š:‹x (x can be any number).
4. Release both buttons.
The indicator of function key #
flashes and the display 8
indicates the factory set value.
5. Press the function key #until
the display 8shows §:‹†.
6. Press function key 3to select
the desired setting.
7. Press Start button Pto save
the setting.
Turning off rinse aid
indicator
Proceed as described in the section
“Setting the amount of rinse aid
used” and set value to §:‹‹. The
rinse aid indicator is now turned off.
NOTICE
Using no rinse aid or setting the
dispenser to §:‹‹ may result in
longer cycle times consuming more
energy and water. The higher
temperatures and longer cycle times
can damage fine china or glassware.
Setting Amount
§:‹‹ dispenser is OFF
§:‹‚ lowest setting
§:‹ƒ low setting
§:‹„ medium setting
§:‹… medium/high setting
§:‹† high setting
§:‹‡ highest setting

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-Loading the
Dishwasher
Loadi ng the Di shwasher Dishware material
Note: Before using your dishwasher
for the first time, check the
information in this section. Some
items are not dishwasher-safe and
should be hand washed; others
require special loading.
Recommended
Aluminum Colored anodized aluminum
may fade over time.
Minerals in your water may
cause the aluminum to
darken or spot. This can
usually be removed with a
soap-filled steel wool pad.
China, Crystal,
Stoneware Some hand-painted utensils may discolor, fade or spot.
Hand wash these utensils.
Positionfragile glasswareso
that it will not topple over or
come in contact with other
utensils during the wash
cycle.
Glass Make sure to use
dishwasher-safe glass. Milk
glass may discolor or
become yellow.
Non-stick
Coatings Apply a light coating of vegetable oil to non-stick
surfaces after drying.
Plastics Make sure the plasticware is
dishwasher-safe.
Stainless Steel,
Sterling Silver
and Silver
Plates
Load these so they do not
come in contact with other
metals, stainless steel
dishwasher tub walls or the
inner door.
Not Recommended
Acrylic Crazing or small cracks
throughout the acrylic, may
occur.
Adhesive-
Joined Pieces Adhesives that join materials such as plastic,
wood, bone, steel, copper,
tin, etc. may loosen.
Bone-Handled
Utensils Handles may separate.
Iron Iron will rust. Hand wash
and dry immediately.
Non-Dishware
Items Your dishwasher is intended for use in cleaning ONLY
standard household
dishware and kitchenware.
Pewter, Brass,
Bronze These items will tarnish. Hand wash and dry
immediately.
Tin Tin will stain. Hand wash
and dry immediately.
Wood Wooden bowls, wooden
utensils and utensils with
wooden handles can crack,
warp and lose their finish.

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Loading the racks
For best dishwashing results,
observe the following when loading
the dishwasher:
■Do not pre-wash items with
loosely attached food soil.
■Remove all food particles, bones,
toothpicks and excessive grease.
■Pre-treat items having burned-on,
baked-on or starchy soils.
■Load dishes in the dishwasher
racks so the insides of bowls,
pots and pans are facing the
spray arms.
■Avoid nesting and contact points
between dishes.
■Separate items of dissimilar
metals. Use care to not block
movement of the spray arms.
■Only wash household dishware
and kitchenware rated as
dishwasher-safe.
Refer to the Dishware Materials
section for more information
about dishware suitability.
NOTICE
To avoid dishwasher damage, do not
load the dishwasher with paper
products, plastic bags, packing
materials or anything other than
normal, dishwasher safe dishware
and kitchenware.
Loading the upper rack
Ensure items do not protrude through
the bottom of the racks and block the
spray arms.
Note: When pushing the upper
rack 12 into the dishwasher, push it
until it stops against the back of the
tub so the upper rack spray
arm 1: connects to the water
supply at the back of the tub. Do not
push racks in using the door.
Loading the lower rack
Place large items in the lower
rack 9". Load pots, pans and bowls
upside down. Do not block the vent
hole 1J with tall baking sheets.
Load these items on the right side of
the dishwasher.
Loading the third level rack
The third level rack 1* offers extra
space for items like dessert bowls,
serving spoons or pasta forks.
In order to achieve optimal cleaning,
avoid placing heavily soiled items or
items with burned in food soils in the
third level rack.
Overloading the upper rack 12 may
reduce performance in the third level
rack.
When loading items in the third level
rack that have concaved bottoms or
cavities, water may collect in the
cavities.

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Loading patterns for lower
rack
12 place setting suggested loading
pattern
Alternate loading pattern
Alternate loading pattern with pots
and pans
For best results, load large items
face down in the lower rack.