Bosch SHP878 Series User manual

QUICK START
& SAFETY GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................... 2
GETTING STARTED ........................ 4
CYCLES AND OPTIONS..................... 6
EVERYDAY TIPS ........................... 8
STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY .......10
DISHWASHER
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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• To avoid oor damage and possible mold growth, do not allow wet areas to
remain around or under the dishwasher.
WARNING: CHILD SAFETY
• Keep detergents or rinsing agents out of the reach of children.
• To reduce risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on the dishwasher.
• Do not allow children to handle or play near knives and sharp utensils.
• 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 qualied persons.
CAUTION
• When loading items to be washed:
• Locate sharp items so they are not likely to damage the door seal.
• Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked “dishwasher safe” or
the equivalent. Otherwise, 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.
• Dishes can be very hot immediately after cycle ends. Open the door slightly
and allow dishes to cool for a few minutes before unloading.
• This dishwasher is intended for use up to a maximum altitude of 13,000 ft
(4,000 meters) above sea level.
• Use only detergents or rinsing agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.
WARNING
• End of Life Disposal - Remove the dishwasher door to the washing compart-
ment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding.
NOTICE
• It is highly recommended for the end user to become familiar with the pro-
cedure to shut o the incoming water supply and the procedure to shut o
the incoming power supply. See the Installation Instructions or contact your
installer for more information.
CAUSES OF DAMAGE
• Detergent will destroy the water softening system! Never pour detergent
into the salt dispenser.
• To avoid oversudsing or clogging, do not overll the rinse aid dispenser.
Wipe up any spills with a damp cloth.
• Do not allow water to remain in your dishwasher systems through extended
periods of freezing temperatures. Freezing temperatures can damage the
water ll valve and potentially other components of your dishwasher.
• Never use steam cleaning products to clean your dishwasher. The manufac-
turer will not be responsible for the possible damages or consequences.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, bleach-based wipes, abrasive cleaners, scour-
ing pads (metal or plastic), or abrasive cloths/paper towels to clean your
dishwasher’s exterior door panel. These could damage your dishwasher’s
exterior door panel.
• Do not load the dishwasher with paper products, plastic bags, packing materi-
als or anything other than normal, dishwasher safe dishware and kitchenware.
This Quick Start and Safety Guide explains the basics of operating your dishwasher
and those safety measures that must be followed.
For complete product information refer to the Use and Care Manual available
online at www.bosch-home.com/us/service/get-support/owner-manuals.
Safety Denitions:
WARNING: This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as a
result of non-observance of this warning.
CAUTION: 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.
WARNING: TIP OVER HAZARD!
Dishwasher must be installed immediately and secured with
mounting brackets to avoid tip over. A child can tip the dish-
washer and be seriously injured if the door is opened before it is
installed. (see Installation Guide for instructions)
WARNING: SAFE OPERATION
• Use this dishwasher only for its intended function, which is the washing of
household dishware and kitchenware rated as dishwasher safe.
• DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRONICALLY GROUNDED. See Installation
Guide for instructions.
• The sharp points and edges of knives and other sharp utensils can cause
serious injury. Load knives and other sharp utensils with edges down.
• 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.
• Misuse of the dishwasher can result in serious injury or death. Do not use
the dishwasher in any way not covered in the Use and Care Manual or for
any purpose other than those explained in the following pages.
• Never use harsh chemicals to clean your dishwasher. Some bleach-based
products can damage your dishwasher and may present health hazards!
• Use caution when removing parts for cleaning as some debris may be sharp.
• Do not abuse, sit or stand on the door or dish racks of the dishwasher.
• 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 ow from each for
several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the
gas is explosive, do not smoke or use an open ame during this time.
• RISK OF EXPLOSION - When cleaning your dishwasher with any cleaning
agent, remove all cookware, utensils or any foreign material from inside.
Some cleaning agents are highly acidic and/or caustic alkaline, which
can cause Hydrogen gas to form if aluminum material is also inside the
dishwasher tub. Hydrogen gas is explosive. Refer to the Care and
Maintenance section of the dishwasher Use and Care manual for
instructions on how to properly clean your dishwasher.
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GETTING STARTED
Upper rack
Lower Rack
Load pots and pans and other large
items upside down.
Load plates and bowls in lower
rack. Tilt bowls down.
Load small plates, glasses and cups.
Small cups t on cup shelf.
The cup shelf also serves as
stemware support.
3rd rack Cutlery basket
LOADING TIPS FOR OPTIMAL CLEANING
Note: Do not overcrowd dishes, or block water; reduces wash performance.
WARNING
• Load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing down. Failure to do so may
result in 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.
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ADD DETERGENT
Use detergent tabs, fresh powdered detergent or liquid detergent. For the Glass
cycle, use 1 -1.75 Tbsp. of detergent or use detergent tabs with glassware
protection.
Tip: Dispenser lid should slide closed easily.
1.75 Tbsp. (25 ml)
3 Tbsp. max.
1 Tbsp. (15 ml)
TO CLOSE THE COVER
CLICK
DETERGENT AMOUNTS
LAY TABS FLAT
ADD RINSE AID
This dishwasher is designed to be used
with rinse aid, which enhances drying
results and shine.
Tip: Remove lid of the bottle for easier
pouring and avoid the air vent.
The amount of rinse aid dispensed can
be adjusted in the settings. (page 8) Only
change the setting if streaks remain on
the dishes (lower the amount), or if dishes
are not getting dry enough (increase the amount).
max
vent
air

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CYCLES AND OPTIONS
* Use buttons A, B, and C to change the settings. See next page for
directions.
** Depending on the model.
Cycles Options
ABC*Reset 3 seconds
Cycles level of
dirt
what it does examples of
dishes
Heavy baked-on/
greasy
dishes
longer cycle and
higher temperature
baked-on lasagna
casserole
Auto not
baked-on
adjusts time and
intensity automatically
by soil sensing
everyday load
Normal not baked-
on
cycle to save energy
and water
everyday load
Glass** light more gentle cycle for
sensitive dishes
delicate dishes
and glasses
Eco** light lowers temperature
and increases cycle
length to save energy
delicate dishes
and glasses
Express** light reduces overall wash
time to 30 minutes.
glasses and
dessert dishes
Speed60®** fresh, not
dried on
1 hour cycle which
includes drying
everyday load
Rinse fresh, not
dried on
quick rinse, using
less water than hand
rinsing
everyday load,
to use between
cycles
Options level
of dirt
what it does examples
of dishes
Delay any allows you to delay the
start of the cycle up to
24 hours.
any
Half Load light reduces water
consumption
small load,
mostly top rack
Delicate light reduces cycle length and
temperature
glasses
Sanitize any increases cycle length
and temperature for
disinfection
cutting boards,
bottles
Extra Dry** any raises temperature and
extends the drying time
everyday dishes
CrystalDry™** any provides oustanding dry-
ing results using innova-
tive zeolite technology
no delicate
dishes
Eco** any reduces water and en-
ergy consumption; cycle
time is increased.
everyday
dishes
ExtraScrub®** heavy increases pressure and
temperature in lower rack
for intensive cleaning
perfect for pots
and pans, no
delicate dishes
START YOUR DISHWASHER
1. Press the On/O button
2. Select a cycle and option if desired
3. Press Start
Tip: After pressing Start, the door must be shut within 4 seconds, otherwise the
operation will be paused. If the door is open for more than 4 seconds, or there is
any other cycle interruption, the Start button needs to be pressed again.This is to
protect against unintentional operation, e.g. by children.

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ADJUSTING THE SETTINGS
1. Press the On/O button. Hold down button A (see pages 6-7) and press
Start until the display shows š:‹x (x can be any number).
2. Release both buttons. The LED for the button A ashes and the digital
display shows the factory set value. Press A to choose the setting.
3. Press buttons B or C (up or down) to change the setting.
4. Press Start button to save the setting.
Setting Factory setting Description
š-Intensive drying
š:‹‹-š:‹‚
š:‹‹/ o Improved drying for glasses and
plastic, by increasing the tempera-
ture and length.
§-Rinse Aid
§:‹†-§:‹‡
§:‹† Dispenses the amount of rinse aid,
which aects drying (see above).
›-Beep at cycle
end
›:‹‹-›:‹„
›:‹ƒ Adjust the sound level of the signal
beep at the end of the cycle. Or turn
o (›:‹‹).
‚ -Infolight®
‚:‹‹-‚:‹‚
‚:‹‚ / on Light projected on the oor to signal
active wash cycle. Set to on or o.
˜-Auto power o
˜:‹‹-˜:‹ƒ
˜:‹‹/ unit does
not shut o
automatically
Unit turns itself o after cycle is com-
plete, either after 1 minute, ˜:‹‚ or
after 2 hours, ˜:‹ƒ.
USAGE TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
Scrape
o
food,
but
do not
rinse.
Use rinse
aid
for better
drying.
Adjust
upper rack
as needed
for large
items.
PUSH
Do not
place
objects in
detergent
tray or
block it with
dishes
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Why is food left on dishes?
A: It is possible the dishes do not have adequate clearance between them.
Also, be sure nothing is blocking spray arm and that the lter is clean. Select an
intensive cleaning cycle.
Q: Why does the cycle run a long time?
A: 1. Sensors in the dishwasher automatically increase the cycle time to ensure a
good wash when heavy soil is detected.
2. Incoming water may not be hot enough and the dishwasher has to heat it.
Q: Why is E:XX (X can be any number) displayed?
A: This is an error code. For example, E:22 indicates there is water in the sump
because the lter is blocked or needs cleaning. See the Use and Care Manual
for a list of error codes.
To access the full Use and Care Manual, go to:
www.bosch-home.com/us/service/get-support/owner-manuals.
Clean surfaces with damp cloth and mild soap.
NOTICE:Do not use abrasives or bleach based cleaners. Do not use stainless
steel cleaner on black stainless or anti-nger print surfaces.
Clean the lter 3-12 times a year, depending on usage.
1. Unscrew the Large Object Trap as illustrated and remove the entire lter
system.
2. Remove the micro-lter from the ne lter, rinse the lters under running
water clean with a soft brush.
3. Reinstall the lter system in reverse sequence, align arrows.
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MAINTENANCE TIPS