Bosch Appliances SHX36L manual Operating the Dishwasher

3.The Detergent and Rinse Agent Dispenser

- Filling the Detergent Dispenser a) Fill the dispenser cup as

recommend in Table 1.

b) Slide the detergent dispenser cover in the direction shown in Figure 10A and press it down firmly as shown in Figure 10B so that the cover snaps shut.

Figure 10

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B

-Opening the Detergent Dispenser Cover

NOTE: Pressing down on the release tab will not open the cover. c) Press the blue release tab in the

direction shown by the arrow in Figure 11.

Figure 11

d) The cover will slide open to the right.

- Filling the Rinse Agent Dispenser

e) Open the rinse agent dispenser by pressing the star on the cover with your index finger while lifting the tab with your thumb as shown in Figure 12.

Figure 12

USING YOUR DISHWASHER

f) Add liquid rinse agent to the dispenser as shown in Figure 13A until the rinse agent reservoir is full. Wipe up any excess rinse agent that puddles when the dispenser reservoir is full.

Figure 13

B

A B

g) Return the rinse agent dispenser cover to its shut position and press it firmly so that the cover snaps shut.

NOTE: Figure 13B represents a completely empty rinse agent reservoir.

h) Refill the rinse agent dispenser when the rinse agent reservoir level indicator as shown in Figure 13B begins to show a silver background with black lines or when the Refill Rinse Agent indicator comes on.

NOTE: After filling the rinse agent dispenser, the Refill Rinse Agent Indicator will go out in a few minutes after the dishwasher door is shut.

- Rinse Agent Dispenser Regulator

The amount of rinse agent dispensed can be regulated to control spotting and streaking. The Rinse Agent Dispenser Regulator as shown in Figure 14 leaves our factory set at 4.

Figure 14

To adjust the amount of rinse agent dispensed:

i) Open the rinse agent dispenser cover.

j) If your dishes are streaked after washing, turn the regulator to a lower number.

k) If your dishes are spotted after washing, turn the regulator to a higher number.

Operating the Dishwasher

1. Select the Proper Wash Cycle

C A U T I O N

DISHWARE DAMAGE: Delicate or heirloom items can be damaged in a dishwasher. Do not wash delicate or heirloom items in your dishwasher if there is any

possibility of damage to such items.

a) Items with baked-on or hard, dried- on soiling will require either Power Scrub Plus or possibly soaking and hand- scouring before placing in the dishwasher.

b) The Regular Wash cycle will thoroughly clean large loads having loosely attached normal soiling.

c) The Rinse and Hold cycle will allow you to keep a small load in your dishwasher until you have enough items for a full load.

More information on Bosch dishwasher cycles is in the Wash Cycle Information section of this manual.

2. Starting the Dishwasher

a) Open the dishwasher door far enough to expose the control buttons.

b) Press the On/Off button.

c) Press the button for the desired wash cycle.

d) Shut the dishwasher door. e) The dishwasher will start

automatically and continue operating until the end of the selected cycle.

Once you start the dishwasher, leave the dishwasher door shut until it finishes the cycle.

3. Interrupting a Cycle

NOTE: Should you need to interrupt a cycle (to add or remove an item, to add detergent, etc.), it is best to do so within the first 30 minutes of the cycle.

a) Open door slightly and wait at least ten seconds or until water noises stop before completely opening the dishwasher door.

W A R N I N G

SCALD HAZARD: You could be seriously scalded if you open the dishwasher door quickly during a wash or rinse cycle. Do not fully open the dishwasher door for at least 10 seconds or until water noises stop.

b) To resume the cycle shut the dishwasher door.

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