Bosch SMS4ECI26E/13 User manual

9001617870 (020405) SMS4ECI26E *9001617870* Quick reference guide Dishwasher
en Before using for the first time, read the instruction manual and the safety information it contains.
Setting up Home Connect
Tip:Connect your appliance to a mobile device. You can con-
veniently change all settings using the HomeConnect app.
1. Install the HomeConnect app on your mo-
bile device and follow the instructions.
2. Scan the QR code with the HomeConnect
app.
Overview of water hardness settings
You can find an overview of the
water hardness values that can
be selected here.
A table of country-specific units
can be found in the instruction
manual.
Hardness
range
mmol/l Setting
value
Soft 0 - 1.1 H00
Soft 1.2 - 1.4 H01
Medium 1.5 - 1.8 H02
Medium 1.9 - 2.1 H03
Medium 2.2 - 2.9 H04
Hard 3.0 - 3.7 H05
Hard 3.8 - 5.4 H06
Hard 5.5 - 8.9 H07
Setting the water softening sys-
tem
1. Press ⁠.
2. To open the basic settings, press
for 3 seconds.
aThe display shows Hxx.
aThe display shows ⁠.
3. Press repeatedly until the right
water hardness has been set.
4. To save the settings, press
for 3 seconds.
Adding special salt
To avoid damage to the appliance, only add special
salt to the dispenser for special salt just before the
programme starts.
1. Unscrew the lid of the dispenser for special salt
and remove.
2. On initial start-up: Fill the dispenser right up with
water.
3. Add the special salt to the
dispenser. The water in the
dispenser is displaced and
forced out. Never add de-
tergent.
4. Place the lid back on the dispenser and turn to
close.
Adding rinse aid
1. Press the catch on the lid
of the dispenser for rinse
aid and lift ⁠.
1
2
2. Add rinse aid up to the
max mark.
max
3. Close the lid of the dispenser for rinse aid.
aThe lid clicks into position.
How to use your appliance
1. Load the tableware.
Only clean tableware that is suitable for dish-
washers. Remove large remnants of food from
the tableware. Check that the spray arms can ro-
tate freely.
2. Add detergent.
3. Switch on the appliance ⁠.
4. Select the programme.
5. Start the programme ⁠.
6. Remove the tableware at the end of the pro-
gramme.
7. To cancel the programme, press for
approx. 4seconds.
The programme is cancelled and ends after ap-
prox. 1minute.
Programmes
The programme data has been meas-
ured in the laboratory according to
European standard EN60436.
The consumption figures depend on
the programme and additional func-
tion selected.
The runtime will change if the rinse
aid system is switched off or rinse aid
needs to be added.
Programme 1) Duration [h:min]
2) Energy [kWh]
3) Water [l]
Intensive 70°
1) 2:10 -2:15
2) 1,300 -1,350
3) 9,0 -12,0
Auto 45-65°
1) 1:45-2:45
2) 0,750-1,250
3) 5,0-14,0
Eco 50°
1) 4:35
2) 0,836
3) 6,7
Silence 501
1) 4:05
2) 0,950
3) 6,7
Express 65° - 1h
1) 1:00
2) 1,200
3) 10,0
Machine Care
1) 2:15
2) 1,350
3) 13,0
Favourite
1) 0:15-0:15
2) 0,050-0,050
3) 4,0-4,0
1Suitable programme for running at night: it
takes longer, but is extremely quiet.
Adding detergent
1. Add the detergent to the
dry detergent dispenser.
15 ml
25 ml
50 ml
2. Close the lid of the deter-
gent dispenser.
aThe lid clicks into position.

Cleaning filters
1. After each wash check the filters for
residue.
2. Turn the coarse
filter anticlock-
wise and re-
move the filter
system ⁠.
1
2
3. Pull down the mi-
cro filter to re-
move.
4. Press the locking
catches to-
gether and lift
the coarse filter
out ⁠.
1
2
5. Clean the filter elements under running
water.
6. Re-assemble the filter system.
7. Insert the filter system into the appliance
and turn the coarse filter clockwise.
Make sure that the arrow markings
match up.
Cleaning spray arms
1. Unscrew the upper spray arm and
pull down to remove ⁠.
1
2
2. Pull up the lower spray arm to remove.
3. Check the outlet nozzles on the spray arms for blockages un-
der running water and remove any foreign bodies.
4. Insert the lower spray arm.
aThe spray arm clicks into position.
5. Insert the upper spray arm and screw it firmly in place.
Clean wastewater pump
1. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
2. Remove the filter system.
3. Scoop out any water.
4. Prise off the pump cover using a
spoon and grip it by the crosspiece.
5. Lift the pump cover inwards at an angle and remove.
6. Remove any remnants of food and foreign bodies in the area
of the impeller.
7. Insert the pump cover and press
down ⁠.
aThe pump cover clicks into position.
1
2
8. Install the filter system.
Troubleshooting
Fault Cause and troubleshooting
E:32-00 will light up al-
ternately or indicator for
water supply lights up.
Supply hose is kinked.
▶Install the supply hose without kinks.
Water tap is turned off.
▶Turn on the water tap.
Water tap is jammed or furred up.
▶Turn on the water tap.
The flow rate must be at least 10 l/min when the water sup-
ply is open.
The filters in the water connection of the supply or AquaStop
hose are blocked.
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Pull out the mains plug.
3. Turn off the water tap.
4. Unscrew the water connection.
5. Remove the filter from the sup-
ply hose
6. Clean the filter.
7. Re-insert the filter in the supply hose.
8. Screw the water connection back on.
9. Check the water connection for leaks.
10.Restore the power supply.
11.Switch the appliance on.
Fault Cause and troubleshooting
E:92-40 will light up al-
ternately.
Filters are soiled or blocked.
▶Clean the filters.
E:61-02 will light up al-
ternately.
Wastewater pump is blocked.
▶Clean the wastewater pump.
Cover of the wastewater pump is loose
▶Secure the cover of the Wastewater pump so it clicks into
position.
Remnants of food on
tableware.
Tableware is placed too close together or basket is overfilled.
1. Arrange tableware with sufficient space in between.
The spray jets must reach the surfaces of the tableware.
2. Avoid points of contact.
Spray arm rotation is blocked.
▶Arrange tableware so that it does not obstruct spray arm ro-
tation.
Spray arm nozzles are blocked.
▶Clean the Spray arms.
Filters are soiled.
▶Clean the filters.
Filters are inserted incorrectly and/or not engaged.
1. Insert the filters properly.
2. Engage the filters.
Washing programme selected too weak.
▶Select a more intensive washing programme.
Fault Cause and troubleshooting
Removable streaks are
present on glasses, glass-
ware with a metallic ap-
pearance and cutlery.
Amount of rinse aid to be dispensed is set too high.
▶Set the rinse aid system to a lower setting.
No rinse aid has been added.
▶Add rinse aid.
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.
Detergent residue is
present in the detergent
dispenser or the tablet
collecting tray.
Spray arms were blocked by tableware so detergent was not
rinsed out.
▶Check that the spray arms are not blocked and can rotate
freely.
All LEDs light up or flash
or the rinse programme
does not continue run-
ning.
Electronics have detected a fault.
▶Press the main switch button for approx. 4seconds.
The appliance is reset and restarted.