Be sure to follow the dishwasher detergent manufacturer's instructions when using the detergents. Concentrated detergents usually call for lower usage than do standard detergents.
Note: Do not use detergent when the RINSE & HOLD cycle has been selected.
DETERGENT DISPENSER
The detergent dispenser on the Bosch dishwasher is located on the inside of the door, see figure 1 as well as figure 9 and 10. The detergent dispenser cover may be opened by pulling the release tab (figure 10) toward you.
Once the cover is open you will see two level marks:
"25" and "15". These refer to the volume when filled level in milliliters. 15 milliliters is equivalent to 3 teaspoons. If the detergent dispenser is completely filled it can hold
45 milliliters, or roughly 9 teaspoons.
The amount of detergent to be used depends on the cycle selected and the water hardness:
•For water of medium hardness and REGULAR WASH
cycle it is recommended that the detergent dispenser be filled to the 25 milliliters, (5 tsp.) level.
•With hard water, or with the POWER SCRUB PLUS
cycle, it is recommended that the detergent dispenser be completely filled, roughly 9 teaspoons. If additional detergent is required it can be placed on the inside of the door, just below the dispenser.
•With soft water the amount of detergent may be reduced.
Release
Figure 10.
If you have water of medium or higher hardness and the dishes do not come clean the cause, in the majority of cases, is the use of too little detergent rather than too much. If you have very soft water, or chemically treated soft water special care should be taken to use the minimum amount of detergent. For these situations a high quality, low phosphate detergent is recommended. Too much detergent combined with soft water may cause etching of glassware.
After filling the detergent compartment close the cover by sliding it over the detergent chamber and pressing down on the button until it clicks shut. The detergent will be dispensed automatically during the wash portion of the cycle.
If the cover of the detergent dispenser is closing fully but it won't latch this is most likely due to the dishwasher having been stopped in mid cycle. Check the cycle progress lights (see Figure 2) to see if cycle has been completed. If the cycle has been completed the "CLEAN"
light will be illuminated. If the cycle is not complete please refer to section of this manual titled TO INTERRUPT
OR RESET CYCLE to reset cycle.
Rinse Agent Level Indicator
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RINSE AGENT DISPENSER
Rinse agent, or a rinse aid, is used to diminish water spotting and to provide optimum drying results. It is recommended that a rinse agent be used at all times with the Bosch dishwasher. In a Bosch dishwasher the rinse agent not only serves to rinse the dishware, but also serves to rinse the tank and inner door of the dishwasher.
The rinse agent dispenser is located next to the detergent dispenser. See figure 11. Rinse agent is available in liquid
or solid form. Do not use the solid type of rinse agent in the Bosch dishwasher.
To fill the rinse agent reservoir (refer to Figure 12):
•Open the dishwasher door fully.
•Open the cover of the rinse agent dispenser.
•Add rinse agent to the reservoir until the clear level indicator turns completely dark. The reservoir is full when the level indicator is dark.
•Close the cover of the rinse agent dispenser. Make sure that it is firmly snapped closed.
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