Bosch Appliances SHI 6800 Self-Help, Problem, Possible Cause, Dishes do not dry, not come on

SELF-HELP

Dishwashers may exhibit problems that are unrelated to a malfunction of the dishwasher itself. The following table may serve to answer your question about a problem you are having without having to call a repair person.

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE
Dishes do not dry	Rinse-aid dispenser is empty. Fill rinse-aid dispenser.
Indicator light(s) do	A fuse may have blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or
not come on	reset circuit breaker at your fuse box/breaker box.
Dishwasher does not	Door of dishwasher not properly closed. Close dishwasher making
start	sure that door latches.
Dishwasher runs a long	If the dishwasher completes the cycle, but the run time seems
time	exceptionally long it is probably due to cold incoming water. To avoid
	this problem it is recommended that before starting the dishwasher:
	open the hot water faucet at the sink nearest the dishwasher and
	run the water until it runs hot. Then turn off the water and start the
	dishwasher.
Machine cycle does	Water line is closed or inlet filter is blocked. Open water valve and/or
not advance to rinse	check inlet filter.
Water not pumped	Kink in drain hose. Filter clogged. Kitchen sink clogged. Air gap (type
from dishwasher	installed at sink) clogged. Check drain hose and fine and coarse
	filters (see section titled CARE and CLEANING). Check kitchen sink to
	make sure it is draining well. If problem is kitchen sink not draining
	you may need a plumber rather than a serviceman for the dishwasher.
Detergent dispenser	A program was not completely finished.
lid will not close
Lower spray arm does	Remove lower spray arm and clean arm and spray arm mounts.
not rotate freely
White deposits left on	Too little rinse-aid.
dishes
Streaks on glassware	Too much rinse-aid used.
Rattling noises	Utensils	not properly arranged.
Suds in dishwasher	Incorrect	type of detergent used. Use only automatic dishwasher
	detergents.
Unsatisfactory	• Incorrect amount of detergent or rinse agent.
washing result	• Utensils incorrectly arranged or rack overloaded.
	• Wash arm rotation blocked by utensils.

• Filters not properly fitted into position.

• Clogged nozzles in wash arm(s)

• Unsuitable program selected.

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