Bosch SMI8YCS03E Smart Dishwasher User Guide

BOSCH SMI8YCS03E Smart Dishwasher

Setting up Home Connect

Tip: Connect your appliance to a mobile device. You can conveniently change all settings using the Home Connect app.

  1.  Install the Home Connect app on your mobile 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.

Setting the water softening system

  1.  Press the POWER button⁠.
  2. To open the basic settings, press for approx. 3 seconds.
  3.  Press repeatedly until the display shows “Water hardness”.
  4. Press or repeatedly until the right water hardness has been set.
  5. To save the settings, press for approx. 3 seconds.

Programmes

The programme data has been measured in the laboratory according to European standard EN 60436. The consumption figures depend on the programme and additional function selected. The runtime will change if the rinse aid system is switched off or rinse aid needs to be added.

How to use your appliance

  1. Load the tableware. Only clean tableware that is suitable for dishwashers. Remove large remnants of food from the tableware. Check that the spray arms can rotate 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 programme.
  7.  To cancel the programme, press for reset 4 approx. 4 seconds. The programme is cancelled and ends after approx. 1 minute.

Cleaning filters

  1. After each wash check the filters for residue.
  2.  Turn the coarse filter anticlockwise 1 and remove the filter system 2⁠.
  3. Pull down the microfilter to remove.
  4. Press the locking catches 1 together and lift the coarse filter out 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 1and pull down to remove 2
  2.  Pull up the lower spray arm to remove.
  3. Check the outlet nozzles on the spray arms for blockages under running water and remove any foreign bodies.
  4. Insert the lower spray arm.
    •  The 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 1and press down 2⁠.
    • The pump cover clicks into position.
  8. Install the filter system.

Troubleshooting

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 supply 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.