Bosch SHX5AV55UC Short Instructions - Page 1

Adding Rinse Aid

Adding Detergent

Getting started with your new dishwasher.

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Adjust Amount of Rinse Aid Dispensed

To Start the Dishwasher

1 - Always use Rinse Aid

2 - Use Auto Cycle

3 - Press Sanitize button

The sanitize feature is available only in the Heavy, Auto,

Normal and Half Load cycles. Press the “Sanitize” button

to activate the sanitation features during these cycles. The

sanitize LED will light when sanitation requirements are met.

For up to 45% dryer dishes:

Heavy Wash:

Uses higher water temperature and pressure to remove baked-

on foods

Auto Wash:

Reads the size and soil of each load, adjusting water and heat to

the ideal balance for optimum cleaning results

Normal Wash:

Cleans normal loads with loosely attached, normal soiling

Delicate Wash*:

Uses lower water temperature and pressure, safe for

delicate or heirloom dishware

Express Wash*:

Cleans lightly soiled loads with reduced wash time

Half Load*:

Can reduce energy and water consumption when washing small

loads that fill approximately half of the dishwasher’s capacity

Rinse & Hold*:

Rinse the soil off of a partial load and hold the dishes until

you are ready to run a full load

* Available wash cycles vary by model

Cycle Descriptions

Call the toll free Customer Service number, 1-800-944-2904. Before calling, locate the

model number and serial number on the label on the inside of the dishwasher door.

To Contact Customer Service

Frequently Asked Questions

Dishes are not drying properly:

Refer to section above.

Odor:

Debris at the bottom of the dishwasher or in

the door seal can cause odor. Clean both according to

instructions in the Use and Care Manual.

Dishwasher still on after cycle ends:

Default factory

settings have the dishwasher stay powered on after a

cycle ends. Customer must manually turn the dishwasher

off. Dishwasher must be powered on again in order to

start a new cycle.

For models with a display:

— With door closed, press the

On/Off

button.

— Press and hold down the

>

button, then press

and release the

Start

button. Now release the

>

button.

— Press the

>

button until the display shows “r:0...”.

— Press the

<

button to change the amount of rinse

aid dispensed.

r:00 =

rinse aid dispenser is OFF

r:03 =

medium amount of rinse aid

r:06 =

highest amount of rinse aid

— Press

Start

to save your setting.

For models without a display:

— With door closed, press the

On/Off

button.

— Press and hold down the

>

button, then press and

release the

Start

button. Now release the

>

button.

— Press the

>

button until the “Clean” and “Refill

Rinse Aid” LEDs are flashing.

— Press the

<

button to change the amount of rinse

aid dispensed.

0 LEDs flashing =

rinse aid dispenser is OFF

1 LEDs flashing =

lowest amount of rinse aid

2 LEDs flashing =

medium amount of rinse aid

3 LEDs flashing =

highest amount of rinse aid

— Press

Start

to save your setting.

— Use fresh powdered detergent or detergent tabs

for best results.

— 1 tablespoon will clean most loads

— 3 tablespoon max, do not overfill

— When using detergent tabs, lay them flat to avoid

contact with the cover.

To close the cover:

— Place finger on cover and slide

closed.

— Push rear end of cover down

firmly until it clicks.

To open the cover:

— Push the dark gray button and

cover will slide open.

— Press the

On/Off

button to turn dishwasher on.

— Press the

Cycle Select

arrow buttons to select desired cycle.

— Press

Start

to begin the cycle.

— Press and hold

Start

until the “Active”

LED or the wash cycle LED goes out

(model dependent).

— Wait about 1 minute while the dishwasher

drains.

— The “Clean” LED will illuminate when

done draining.

— Press the

On/Off

button. If you

choose to start a new cycle, turn the

unit on again and select a cycle.

To open the cover

To close the cover

Cancelling a cycle / Reset the dishwasher

— Rinse aid is necessary to improve drying results.

— Add rinse aid when the Rinse Aid indicator light

on the control panel illuminates.

— Lift tab to open the rinse aid reservoir and add

liquid rinse aid into the oval until it is full.

— Wipe up any excess rinse aid that may puddle.

3 Tbsp. Max.

2 Tbsp. (25ml)

1 Tbsp. (15ml)

ALWAYS READ YOUR USE AND CARE MANUAL FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS

AND IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICES.

If you need to cancel a cycle or the dishwasher control panel seems to not respond,

cancel or reset by following these steps.

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