BOSCH SHVM63 (01) PDF MANUAL

Use this dishwasher only for its intended function, which is the washing of household dishware and kitchenware rated as dishwasher safe.

The sharp points and edges of knives and other sharp utensils can cause serious injury. Load knives and other sharp utensils with edges down.

Load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing down. Failure to do so may result in injury.

Locate sharp items so they are not likely to damage the door seal.

To avoid risk of injury, always use caution when opening the door during or following a wash cycle as hot water or steam may escape. Do not fully open the door until water noises have stopped and steam has subsided. Dishes can be very hot immediately after cycle ends. Open the door slightly and allow dishes to cool for a few minutes before unloading.

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas is explosive. Before using a dishwasher that is connected to a hot water system that has been unused for two weeks or longer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is explosive, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

Never use harsh chemicals to clean your dishwasher. Some bleach-based products can damage your dishwasher and may present health hazards!

When cleaning your dishwasher with any cleaning agent, remove all cookware, utensils or any foreign material from inside. Some cleaning agents are highly acidic and/or caustic alkaline, which can cause Hydrogen gas to form if aluminum material is also inside the dishwasher tub. Hydrogen gas is explosive. Refer to the Care and Maintenance section of the dishwasher Use and Care manual for instructions on how to properly clean your dishwasher.

Use only detergents or rinsing agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.

Keep detergents or rinsing agents out of the reach of children.

Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. Otherwise, check the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Load plates and bowls in the lower rack. Tilt bowls down. Load pots and pans and other large items upside down.

Load small plates, glasses and cups. Small cups fit on the cup shelf. The cup shelf also serves as stemware support. Adjust the upper rack as needed for large items.

Do not overcrowd dishes, or block water; this reduces wash performance.

Use detergent tabs, fresh powdered detergent or liquid detergent. For the Glass cycle, use 1-1.75 Tbsp. (15-25 ml) of detergent or use detergent tabs with glassware protection.

Lay tabs flat in the dispenser.

The maximum amount of detergent is 3 Tbsp.

Close the dispenser cover until it clicks. The dispenser lid should slide closed easily.

Do not place objects in the detergent tray or block it with dishes.

Scrape off food, but do not rinse.

Select cycles and options using the buttons on the control panel.

Cycle/Option	Level of Dirt	What it does	Examples of Dishes
Heavy	baked-on/greasy dishes	longer cycle and higher temperature	baked-on lasagna casserole
Auto	not baked-on	adjusts time and intensity automatically by soil sensing	everyday load
Normal	not baked-on	cycle to save energy and water	everyday load
Speed60®	fresh, not dried on	1 hour cycle which includes drying	everyday load
Rinse	fresh, not dried on	quick rinse, using less water than hand rinsing	everyday load, to use between cycles
Delay	any	allows you to delay the start of the cycle up to 24 hours	any
Half Load	light	reduces water consumption	small load, mostly top rack
Sanitize	any	increases cycle length and temperature for disinfection	cutting boards, bottles
Extra Dry™	any	raises the temperature and extends the drying time	everyday dishes
ExtraScrub®**	heavy	increases pressure and temperature in the lower rack for intensive cleaning	everyday dishes or pots and pans, no delicate dishes

** Depending on the model.

1. Press the On/Off button.

2. Select a cycle and option if desired.

3. Press Start.

Press and hold the Start button for about 3 seconds.

This dishwasher is designed to be used with rinse aid, which enhances drying results and shine. Use rinse aid for better drying.

Add rinse aid before first use and when the Add Rinse Aid indicator light on the control panel illuminates.

To add, lift the tab on the dispenser lid to open the rinse aid reservoir. Add liquid rinse aid into the oval opening until it is full, being careful to avoid the air vent. Wipe up any excess rinse aid that may puddle.

Tip: Remove the lid of the rinse aid bottle for easier pouring.

Do not overfill the rinse aid dispenser. Wipe up any spills with a damp cloth.

The amount of rinse aid dispensed can be set in levels (r:00 to r:06, factory setting is r:05). Only change the setting if streaks remain on the dishes (lower the amount, e.g., r:04), or if dishes are not getting dry enough (increase the amount, e.g., r:06). See “Adjusting the Settings” for how to change this.

Clean surfaces with a damp cloth and mild soap. NOTICE: Do not use abrasives or bleach-based cleaners. Do not use stainless steel cleaner on black stainless or anti-fingerprint surfaces. Do not use harsh chemicals, bleach-based wipes, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads (metal or plastic), or abrasive cloths/paper towels to clean your dishwasher’s exterior door panel as these could cause damage. Never use steam cleaning products.

Clean the filter 3-12 times a year, depending on usage.

1. Unscrew the Large Object Trap as illustrated in the PDF and remove the entire filter system.

2. Remove the micro-filter from the fine filter. Rinse the filters under running water clean with a soft brush.

3. Reinstall the filter system in reverse sequence, ensuring the arrows align.

1. Press the On/Off button.

2. Hold down button A (Cycle button, refer to control panel layout in PDF) and press the Start button until the display shows d:0x (x can be any number).

3. Release both buttons. The LED for button A flashes, and the display shows the current value for the ‘d’ setting.

4. Press button A repeatedly to cycle through the available settings:

• d: Intensive drying (d:00 = off, d:01 = on)
• r: Rinse Aid amount (r:00 to r:06)
• b: Beep at cycle end volume (b:00 = off, b:01 = low, b:02 = medium, b:03 = high)
• I: Infolight® (floor projection) (I:00 = off, I:01 = on)
• P: Auto power off (P:00 = unit does not shut off automatically, P:01 = off after 1 minute, P:02 = off after 2 hours)

5. Once the desired setting code is displayed (e.g., ‘r’), press buttons B or C (Option buttons, refer to control panel layout in PDF) to change the value for that setting (e.g., change r:05 to r:06).

6. Press the Start button to save the new setting.

It is possible the dishes do not have adequate clearance between them. Also, be sure nothing is blocking the spray arm and that the filter is clean. Select an intensive cleaning cycle (e.g., Heavy) for heavily soiled dishes.

1. Sensors in the dishwasher automatically increase the cycle time to ensure a good wash when heavy soil is detected.

2. Incoming water may not be hot enough, and the dishwasher has to heat it, which extends the cycle time.

This indicates an error code. For example, E:22 indicates there is water in the sump, likely because the filter is blocked or needs cleaning. See the full Use and Care Manual for a complete list of error codes and their meanings.

Pouring detergent into the salt dispenser (if applicable, though not shown for these models) will destroy the water softening system.

Overfilling the rinse aid dispenser can cause oversudsing or clogging.

Allowing water to remain in the systems during freezing temperatures can damage components like the water fill valve.

Using steam cleaning products.

Using harsh chemicals, bleach-based wipes, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads (metal or plastic), or abrasive cloths/paper towels on the exterior door panel.

Loading the dishwasher with paper products, plastic bags, packing materials, or anything other than normal, dishwasher-safe dishware and kitchenware.

Allowing wet areas to remain around or under the dishwasher can cause floor damage and mold growth.

Remove the dishwasher door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it to prevent child entrapment hazards.

To obtain warranty service for your product, you should contact Bosch Customer Service at 1-800-944-2904.