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Dishwasher SMH4HVX31E [en] Information for Use Connect Get the app Scan QR code your dishwasher with Home Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Connect today! LLC. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc.
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: ¡...
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
en Preventing Modified or damaged water hoses Preventing 2 Preventing material may result in material damage and damage to the appliance. damage Never kink, crush, modify or cut ▶ through water hoses. Preventing 2.1 Safe installation Only use the water hoses supplied ▶ with the appliance or genuine ATTENTION! spare hoses.
Environmental protection and saving energy en So as not to scratch the finish on ▶ 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 ▶...
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.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5 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 50. The data you need for Customer Service → Page 49.
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en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Detergent dispenser Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. → "Detergent", Page 26 Bottom basket Bottom basket → Page 21 Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for spe- cial salt. → "Water softening system", Page 22 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the table- ware in the bottom basket.
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...
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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 35 Remote Start → "Remote Start ", Page 36 Timer programming Setting timer programming → Page 31 Door handle Open the appliance door. Display The display shows information about the remaining running time or the ba-...
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Programmes en 6 Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- ted. The running time will change if 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...
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.
Additional functions en 7 Additional functions You can find an overview of the additional functions that can be selected here. 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.
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. You can adjust the height of the top a The basket clicks into position.
Features en 8.3 Bottom basket 8.4 Folding prongs Arrange pans and plates in the bot- Use the folding prongs to position tom basket. tableware securely, e.g. plates. Large plates up to a diameter of You can fold the prongs down to po- 31 cm can be arranged in the bottom sition pans, bowls and glasses basket as shown.
en first time Add special salt. → Page 23 8.5 Cutlery drawer Add rinse aid. → Page 25 Arrange cutlery in the cutlery drawer. Switch on the appliance. → Page 30 Setting the water softening system. → Page 23 Set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed. → Page 25 Add detergent → Page 26. Start the Programme with the highest cleaning temperature without tableware.
en Water softening system Note: Only use special salt for ¡ The water hardness is 0 - 8 °E. dishwashers. You do not need to use special Do not use salt tablets. salt. Do not use table salt. Press . Add the special salt to the dis- To open the basic settings, press penser.
Rinse aid system en Add rinse aid up to the max mark. Additional power consump- 0.05 tion in kWh The consumption values specified are laboratory measurements determ- ined in accordance with the currently applicable standard using the Eco 50° programme and with the factory value of the water hardness set to 16 - 20 °E.
en Detergent To save the settings, press starch and remove protein. Oxygen- for 3 seconds. based bleaching agents are generally used to remove coloured marks, e.g. tea or ketchup. 11.3 Switching the rinse aid system off Note: Follow the manufacturer's in- structions for each detergent. If you find the rinse aid refill indicator Tip: Suitable detergents are available irritating, e.g.
Detergent en With powder and liquid detergent the 12.3 Information on deter- dosage can be individually adjusted gents to the level of soiling of the table- ware. Follow the instructions on detergents For better washing and drying results in everyday use. and to avoid damage to the appli- ¡...
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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.
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.
en operation ¡ For better washing and drying res- ults, position items with curves or recesses at an angle so water can run off. 13.3 Removing tableware WARNING Remove large remnants of food Risk of injury! from tableware. Hot tableware can cause burns to the To save resources, do not pre- skin.
operation en The Eco 50° programme is espe- 14.4 Setting timer program- cially environmentally friendly and ming ideal for normally soiled tableware. It is the most efficient programme You can delay the start of the pro- for the combination of energy/wa- gramme by up to 24 hours. ter consumption for this type of Press ...
en operation will help prevent excess pressure building up in the appliance and stop the appliance door bursting open. Open the appliance door carefully. Press . a The programme is saved and the appliance switches off. Press to resume the pro- gramme.
Basic settings en 15 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 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 Set the water softening sys- tem to your water hardness.
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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.
Home Connect en Basic setting Display text Selection Description Remote Start rc0 - rc2 Activate or deactivate → "Remote Start ", Page 36. 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.
en Home Connect depends on the availability of Start the Home Connect app and Home Connect services in your coun- set up access for Home Connect. try. You can find information about The Home Connect app guides this at: www.home-connect.com. you through the entire login pro- To be able to use Home Connect, cess.
Cleaning and servicing en Note: Please note that the Requirements ¡ The appliance is connected to your Home Connect functions can only be WLAN home network. utilised with the Home Connect app. ¡ The appliance is connected to the Information on data protection can be Home Connect app.
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...
Cleaning and servicing en ¡ Make sure that there are no alu- 17.5 Filter system minium parts, e.g. extractor hood The filter system removes coarse grease filters or aluminium pans, in soiling from the dishwashing cycle. the interior of the appliance. ¡ If you have not run Machine Care after 3 washing cycles, the indic- ator for Machine Care will go out automatically.
en Cleaning and servicing Pull down the micro filter to re- Insert the filter system into the ap- move. pliance and turn the coarse filter clockwise. Make sure that the arrow mark- ‒ ings match up. Press the locking catches gether and lift the coarse filter out ...
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Cleaning and servicing en Pull up the lower spray arm to re- Check the outlet nozzles on the move. spray arms for blockages under running water and remove any for- eign bodies. Insert the lower spray arm. a The spray arm clicks into position. Insert the upper spray arm and screw it firmly in place.
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.
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Troubleshooting en 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.
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en Troubleshooting 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.
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Troubleshooting en 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 ‒...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Remnants of food on Filters are inserted incorrectly and/or not engaged. tableware. Insert the filters properly. → "Filter system", Page 39 Engage the filters. Washing programme selected too weak. Select a more intensive washing programme. ▶ → "Programmes", Page 17 Tableware has been precleaned too intensely.
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Troubleshooting en 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. ▶...
en Transportation, storage and disposal 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.
Customer Service en 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.
en Customer Service 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.
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Technical specifications en 21 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. Hot water max.: 60 °C Capacity 13 place settings You can find more information about...
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BSH Hausgeräte GmbH hereby de- 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.
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