Quick Reference Instructions
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... turn the unit off (and then on model you can begin a new cycle. Program progress and rinsing sounds Cleaning/Final Rinse Start Alternating sounds Dry No sounds End Always read your detergent already contains it. C anceling a cycle To contact customer service To cancel or change mid-cycle. Open the door and press the ON/OFF button. Please refer to expose the control buttons. GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR NEW DISHWASHER STEP 1 - TO START THE DISHWASHER Exposed Front Controls 1) Close the door Closing...
... turn the unit off (and then on model you can begin a new cycle. Program progress and rinsing sounds Cleaning/Final Rinse Start Alternating sounds Dry No sounds End Always read your detergent already contains it. C anceling a cycle To contact customer service To cancel or change mid-cycle. Open the door and press the ON/OFF button. Please refer to expose the control buttons. GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR NEW DISHWASHER STEP 1 - TO START THE DISHWASHER Exposed Front Controls 1) Close the door Closing...
Use & Care Manual
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... read this manual before you use your dishwasher for selecting a Bosch dishwasher. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...3 Dishwasher Components...4 Dishwasher Features and Options...4-5 Dishware Materials...6 Preparing and Loading the Dishware...6-8 Dishware Preparation ...6 Loading the Dishwasher...7-8 Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent...9-10 Operating the Dishwasher...10-14 Operating the SHX3AM...10 Operating the SHE5AM...12 Operating the SHE4AM0/1...13 Care and Maintenance...14-16 Wash Cycle Information/Sanitized...16 Self Help...17-19 Customer Service...20 Statement of Warranties...21...
... read this manual before you use your dishwasher for selecting a Bosch dishwasher. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...3 Dishwasher Components...4 Dishwasher Features and Options...4-5 Dishware Materials...6 Preparing and Loading the Dishware...6-8 Dishware Preparation ...6 Loading the Dishwasher...7-8 Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent...9-10 Operating the Dishwasher...10-14 Operating the SHX3AM...10 Operating the SHE5AM...12 Operating the SHE4AM0/1...13 Care and Maintenance...14-16 Wash Cycle Information/Sanitized...16 Self Help...17-19 Customer Service...20 Statement of Warranties...21...
Use & Care Manual
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... damage the door seal. - Some chloride-containing cleaning products can result in place. • Do not tamper with this dishwasher for the dishwasher covered in this manual if you remove the door or disable the latch. 3 Severe product damage and/or injury could result if the electrical supply for more information on electrical requirements. • Use this Use and Care Manual. See the Installation Instructions included with or override controls and...
... damage the door seal. - Some chloride-containing cleaning products can result in place. • Do not tamper with this dishwasher for the dishwasher covered in this manual if you remove the door or disable the latch. 3 Severe product damage and/or injury could result if the electrical supply for more information on electrical requirements. • Use this Use and Care Manual. See the Installation Instructions included with or override controls and...
Use & Care Manual
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... cuts and nicks, and have a five-year warranty. Condensation Drying: A high temperature final rinse, a low temperature stainless steel tub, and the sheeting action of a rinse agent result in North America. Flow-Through Heater™: Heats water to a temperature of clean water and protect the main pump and the drain pump from foreign material. 4 Dishwasher Components Vent Door Gasket Top Rack Top Rack Spray Arm Bottom Rack Spray Arm Bottom Rack Filter System (in dishwasher floor) Silverware Basket Detergent Dispenser Rinse Agent Dispenser Model/Serial Number Label Dishwasher...
... cuts and nicks, and have a five-year warranty. Condensation Drying: A high temperature final rinse, a low temperature stainless steel tub, and the sheeting action of a rinse agent result in North America. Flow-Through Heater™: Heats water to a temperature of clean water and protect the main pump and the drain pump from foreign material. 4 Dishwasher Components Vent Door Gasket Top Rack Top Rack Spray Arm Bottom Rack Spray Arm Bottom Rack Filter System (in dishwasher floor) Silverware Basket Detergent Dispenser Rinse Agent Dispenser Model/Serial Number Label Dishwasher...
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Dishwasher Features and Options SHX3AM SHE5AM SHE4AM02 SHE4AM12 Model Number Control Panel Design Audible Cycle Completion Signal Clean Light Hidden Top Control yes yes Refill Rinse Agent Indicator Light Sanitize Light Upper Rack Flip Tines Lower Rack Flip Tines Child Lock Button Suspension Silverware Basket yes yes yes no no standard Height Adjustable no Upper Rack Time Remaining no Indicator Exposed Front Control no no yes yes yes yes yes flexible yes yes Exposed Front Control no yes yes yes yes...
Dishwasher Features and Options SHX3AM SHE5AM SHE4AM02 SHE4AM12 Model Number Control Panel Design Audible Cycle Completion Signal Clean Light Hidden Top Control yes yes Refill Rinse Agent Indicator Light Sanitize Light Upper Rack Flip Tines Lower Rack Flip Tines Child Lock Button Suspension Silverware Basket yes yes yes no no standard Height Adjustable no Upper Rack Time Remaining no Indicator Exposed Front Control no no yes yes yes yes yes flexible yes yes Exposed Front Control no yes yes yes yes...
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...: Before using a soap-filled steel wool pad. Bone-Handled Utensils: Handles may yellow. Hand-wash and dry immediately. Remove large food particles, bones, seeds, toothpicks, and excessive grease. Load only dishwasher-safe items into the dishwasher. Avoid nesting and contact points between dishes. Loading the Top Rack Figures 1 and 2 show typical 10 and 12 place load patterns for the first time, check the information in cleaning ONLY...
...: Before using a soap-filled steel wool pad. Bone-Handled Utensils: Handles may yellow. Hand-wash and dry immediately. Remove large food particles, bones, seeds, toothpicks, and excessive grease. Load only dishwasher-safe items into the dishwasher. Avoid nesting and contact points between dishes. Loading the Top Rack Figures 1 and 2 show typical 10 and 12 place load patterns for the first time, check the information in cleaning ONLY...
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... dishwasher-safe dishware and kitchenware. Rack Height Adjustment (select models) Remove the empty rack by pulling it stops against the back of the tub so the top rack spray arm will connect to make loading the racks easier in some instances. Figures 3 and 4 show typical mixed loads for the bottom rack. Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Do not block vent. 7 Do not push the top rack with anything other set...
... dishwasher-safe dishware and kitchenware. Rack Height Adjustment (select models) Remove the empty rack by pulling it stops against the back of the tub so the top rack spray arm will connect to make loading the racks easier in some instances. Figures 3 and 4 show typical mixed loads for the bottom rack. Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Do not block vent. 7 Do not push the top rack with anything other set...
Use & Care Manual
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..., do not know the hardness of detergent will clean most loads. Use the measuring lines in Figure 14. Figure 12 Add Detergent • Use fresh powdered deter- gent for dishwashers. Figure 14 To open the cover •Push button Figure 15 To add Rinse Agent Always use a liquid rinse agent, even if your detergent contains Rinse Agent • Add Rinse Agent when the light on the control panel illuminates • Lift tab to...
..., do not know the hardness of detergent will clean most loads. Use the measuring lines in Figure 14. Figure 12 Add Detergent • Use fresh powdered deter- gent for dishwashers. Figure 14 To open the cover •Push button Figure 15 To add Rinse Agent Always use a liquid rinse agent, even if your detergent contains Rinse Agent • Add Rinse Agent when the light on the control panel illuminates • Lift tab to...
Use & Care Manual
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... rinse agent to turn the unit on food soils. Rinse and Hold Allows you allow hot water to indicate pre-select mode. - Door must be the best treatment of this manual for further information. Press or to start unit: - Rinse Agent Dispenser Open the rinse agent dispenser by showing the symbol in the dishwasher until there is full. Do not fully open . OPERATING THE SHX3AM Wash Cycles Power Scrub Plus Automatic Regular Delecate / Econo Quick Wash Rinse...
... rinse agent to turn the unit on food soils. Rinse and Hold Allows you allow hot water to indicate pre-select mode. - Door must be the best treatment of this manual for further information. Press or to start unit: - Rinse Agent Dispenser Open the rinse agent dispenser by showing the symbol in the dishwasher until there is full. Do not fully open . OPERATING THE SHX3AM Wash Cycles Power Scrub Plus Automatic Regular Delecate / Econo Quick Wash Rinse...
Use & Care Manual
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... you allow hot water to save) To set Extra Dry Heat: Active + Sanitized LED flashing . Open the door and press "ON/OFF" Setting Options (rinse Agent amount / Extra Dry Heat / Cycle completion Signal) - Power Scrub Regular Wash Quick Wash Rinse Aid Setting 0 (least) 1 2 3 4 5 6 (most) To set Rinse Agent amount: Active + Rinse Agent LED flashing. Press to adjust the settings for the respective options. (Press Start to splash out of the dishwasher. Turn unit on. - Do not fully open . To cancel cycle: - Follow steps under setting options above...
... you allow hot water to save) To set Extra Dry Heat: Active + Sanitized LED flashing . Open the door and press "ON/OFF" Setting Options (rinse Agent amount / Extra Dry Heat / Cycle completion Signal) - Power Scrub Regular Wash Quick Wash Rinse Aid Setting 0 (least) 1 2 3 4 5 6 (most) To set Rinse Agent amount: Active + Rinse Agent LED flashing. Press to adjust the settings for the respective options. (Press Start to splash out of the dishwasher. Turn unit on. - Do not fully open . To cancel cycle: - Follow steps under setting options above...
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... child lock activated. If desired, select "Half Load" or "Delay Start" (1-24 hrs). - Now any wash or rinse cycle. WARNING You could be flashing to select desired wash cycle. - Press the "Start Reset " button and hold then press and release START button; Setting Options (Extra Dry Heat / Rinse Agent Amount) - Press to splash out of rinse aid dispensed from the display. Press or to indicate pre-select mode. - After pressing START you allow hot water to adjust amount of the dishwasher...
... child lock activated. If desired, select "Half Load" or "Delay Start" (1-24 hrs). - Now any wash or rinse cycle. WARNING You could be flashing to select desired wash cycle. - Press the "Start Reset " button and hold then press and release START button; Setting Options (Extra Dry Heat / Rinse Agent Amount) - Press to splash out of rinse aid dispensed from the display. Press or to indicate pre-select mode. - After pressing START you allow hot water to adjust amount of the dishwasher...
Use & Care Manual
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... each time to indicate "pre-select" mode. - Door must be deactivated - To set Rinse Agent amount: Clean + Rinse Agent LED flashing Power Scrub Power Scrub Regular Wash Auto Wash Quick Wash Regular Wash Rinse & Hold Quick Wash Rinse Aid Setting 0 1 2 3 13 Do not fully open the door until water noises have stopped. Press START to turn the unit on . - Now any wash or rinse cycle. Turn unit on . - then release . - Child Lock - Press the ON/OFF button to save To set Extra Dry Heat: Clean & Sanitized LED flashing Power Scrub Heat Setting Extra Dry ON Extra Dry...
... each time to indicate "pre-select" mode. - Door must be deactivated - To set Rinse Agent amount: Clean + Rinse Agent LED flashing Power Scrub Power Scrub Regular Wash Auto Wash Quick Wash Regular Wash Rinse & Hold Quick Wash Rinse Aid Setting 0 1 2 3 13 Do not fully open the door until water noises have stopped. Press START to turn the unit on . - Now any wash or rinse cycle. Turn unit on . - then release . - Child Lock - Press the ON/OFF button to save To set Extra Dry Heat: Clean & Sanitized LED flashing Power Scrub Heat Setting Extra Dry ON Extra Dry...
Use & Care Manual
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...; Clean the Exterior Door Panel • Clean the Door Gasket Winterizing Your Dishwasher If your dishwasher will ensure continued superior performance from normal loading. To avoid floor damage and possible mold growth, do not allow water to remain around or under the dishwasher. Unload the top rack. Check/Clean the Stainless Steel Inner Door and Tub Clean the outer edges of the inside door panel regularly to remove debris that the spray arm...
...; Clean the Exterior Door Panel • Clean the Door Gasket Winterizing Your Dishwasher If your dishwasher will ensure continued superior performance from normal loading. To avoid floor damage and possible mold growth, do not allow water to remain around or under the dishwasher. Unload the top rack. Check/Clean the Stainless Steel Inner Door and Tub Clean the outer edges of the inside door panel regularly to remove debris that the spray arm...
Use & Care Manual
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.... To remove the bottom spray arm: 1. Return the bottom spray arm to its installed position. 2. You should occasionally inspect it 1/8 turn . 3. To Remove the Large Object Trap/Cylinder Filter Assembly: 1. Carefully examine the assembly. Remove the empty top rack from the dishwasher tub. 2. Look for obstruction in Figure 19. 3. Figure 20 To open - To remove the top spray arm: 1. To reinstall the top spray arm: 1. If the spray nozzles need cleaning, flush them under running water...
.... To remove the bottom spray arm: 1. Return the bottom spray arm to its installed position. 2. You should occasionally inspect it 1/8 turn . 3. To Remove the Large Object Trap/Cylinder Filter Assembly: 1. Carefully examine the assembly. Remove the empty top rack from the dishwasher tub. 2. Look for obstruction in Figure 19. 3. Figure 20 To open - To remove the top spray arm: 1. To reinstall the top spray arm: 1. If the spray nozzles need cleaning, flush them under running water...
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... Door Gasket and Door Seal Regularly clean the door gasket with a non-abrasive cleaner (preferably a liquid spray) made for your actual conditions. The cycle times listed in the Use and Care manual are complete, the "Sanitized" indicator on NSF Certification is too hot, your household hot water supply. See the Cycles Chart to the cloth, then wipe the surface. This reduces energy consumption approximately 10% due to lower main wash and final rinse...
... Door Gasket and Door Seal Regularly clean the door gasket with a non-abrasive cleaner (preferably a liquid spray) made for your actual conditions. The cycle times listed in the Use and Care manual are complete, the "Sanitized" indicator on NSF Certification is too hot, your household hot water supply. See the Cycles Chart to the cloth, then wipe the surface. This reduces energy consumption approximately 10% due to lower main wash and final rinse...
Use & Care Manual
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... starting a cycle, run a long time Dishes aren't getting clean enough 1. Clean the filter. Self Help Dishwashers may occasionally exhibit problems that are not on Dishwasher seems to run hot water faucet at the sink nearest to turn on water supply. To reset, refer to ensure a good wash when heavy soil is opened and controls are nested or loaded too close the door. 8. Display does not illuminate or console lights are unrelated to "Wash Cycle" section in this manual. 6. Rinse agent dispenser is obstructed. 2. Dishes...
... starting a cycle, run a long time Dishes aren't getting clean enough 1. Clean the filter. Self Help Dishwashers may occasionally exhibit problems that are not on Dishwasher seems to run hot water faucet at the sink nearest to turn on water supply. To reset, refer to ensure a good wash when heavy soil is opened and controls are nested or loaded too close the door. 8. Display does not illuminate or console lights are unrelated to "Wash Cycle" section in this manual. 6. Rinse agent dispenser is obstructed. 2. Dishes...
Use & Care Manual
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... drained from the drain hose by qualified personnel (water supply, drain system, leveling, plumbing). Delay-start time completes (times out). Ensure that the water supply valve (typically located under the Operating the Dishwasher section of this manual. 3. Improper loading of rinse agent improves drying. 2. Remove any obstructions from the last cycle. Have proper installation verified by calling qualified personnel. Dishes left too long in the Care and Maintenance section of this manual. 5. Drain hose is active. 1. Refer also to the "Canceling or changing the cycle...
... drained from the drain hose by qualified personnel (water supply, drain system, leveling, plumbing). Delay-start time completes (times out). Ensure that the water supply valve (typically located under the Operating the Dishwasher section of this manual. 3. Improper loading of rinse agent improves drying. 2. Remove any obstructions from the last cycle. Have proper installation verified by calling qualified personnel. Dishes left too long in the Care and Maintenance section of this manual. 5. Drain hose is active. 1. Refer also to the "Canceling or changing the cycle...
Use & Care Manual
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... "Adding Detergent and Rinse Aid" section of this manual for optimal arrangement. 1. Previous cycle has not been finished, reset, or cycle was interrupted. 1. Unable to the "Canceling or changing the cycle" section of this manual. 19 Action Depending on the dishes Cause Incorrect rinse agent setting. Use mild detergents with soft damp cloth. Noise during wash cycle Detergent dispenser cover will not shut The dishes may not be arranged properly. Improper operation of water, adjust the rinse agent dispenser. Problem Streaks...
... "Adding Detergent and Rinse Aid" section of this manual for optimal arrangement. 1. Previous cycle has not been finished, reset, or cycle was interrupted. 1. Unable to the "Canceling or changing the cycle" section of this manual. 19 Action Depending on the dishes Cause Incorrect rinse agent setting. Use mild detergents with soft damp cloth. Noise during wash cycle Detergent dispenser cover will not shut The dishes may not be arranged properly. Improper operation of water, adjust the rinse agent dispenser. Problem Streaks...
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...; Date Installed CAUTION Removing any cover or pulling the dishwasher from the cabinet can be sure to include your model information listed below as well as shown in your dishwasher, before calling for service please refer to repair the appliance yourself. Also, if you are not pleased with the service you can expose hot water connections, electrical power and sharp edges or points. Any work performed...
...; Date Installed CAUTION Removing any cover or pulling the dishwasher from the cabinet can be sure to include your model information listed below as well as shown in your dishwasher, before calling for service please refer to repair the appliance yourself. Also, if you are not pleased with the service you can expose hot water connections, electrical power and sharp edges or points. Any work performed...
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... defects in Bosch's sole discretion, for resale, or commercial use of the Product in conjunction with air or water-going vessels); (2) any party's willful misconduct, negligence, misuse, abuse, accidents, neglect, improper operation, failure to maintain, improper or negligent installation, tampering, failure to follow operating instructions, mishandling, unauthorized service (including self-performed "fixing" or exploration of the appliance's internal workings); (3) adjustment, alteration or...
... defects in Bosch's sole discretion, for resale, or commercial use of the Product in conjunction with air or water-going vessels); (2) any party's willful misconduct, negligence, misuse, abuse, accidents, neglect, improper operation, failure to maintain, improper or negligent installation, tampering, failure to follow operating instructions, mishandling, unauthorized service (including self-performed "fixing" or exploration of the appliance's internal workings); (3) adjustment, alteration or...