To clean a non-stainless steel exterior: Wipe the front of the appliance with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive detergents or sponges with a rough surface.

To clean a stainless steel exterior: Avoid using a sponge or abrasive detergents. Wipe with the grain when cleaning stainless steel. Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaning agent or stainless steel cleaner with a soft cloth. Wipe dry to avoid water marks. Do not use cleaning materials that contain chlorine since it is corrosive to stainless steel. Warning: Some stainless steel cleaners are known to have negative effects on materials other than stainless steel. Make sure to apply stainless steel cleaner to stainless steel components only!

Never use a steam cleaner to clean your dishwasher.

Check the spray arms for grease and limescale deposits. If you find such deposits, fill the detergent dispenser with detergent and start the appliance (without dishes & utensils) by choosing the program with the highest rinsing temperature, such as Power Scrub Plus.

Clean the appliance with a dishwasher cleaner periodically depending on the frequency of dishwasher use.

Clean the door seal with a damp cloth.

Check your filters for residue. Remove the filter cylinder as shown in the photos in your dishwasher’s Use & Care Guide. Remove any residue and clean the filters under running water. Re-install the filter and filter cylinder.

Acrylic: Small cracks may occur.

Adhesive-Joined Pieces: Adhesives that join materials such as plastic, wood, bone, steel, copper, tin, etc may loosen.

Bone-Handled Utensils: Handles may separate.

Iron: Iron will rust. Hand wash and dry immediately.

Non-Dishware Items: Your dishwasher is intended for use in cleaning standard household dishware and kitchenware only.

Pewter, Brass, Bronze: Pewter will tarnish. Hand wash and dry immediately.

Tin: Tin will rust. Hand wash and dry immediately.

Wood: Wooden bowls, utensils and wooden-handled utensils can crack, warp and lose their finish.

Anything that is not marked 'dishwasher proof' or ‘dishwasher safe’ should not be washed in the dishwasher.

Your door may not be closed and latched. Ensure the door is fully closed and latched. Also, ensure the unit is “On”.

You may have interrupted a cycle, which was previously chosen and already started. Reset the dishwasher to cancel the previously chosen cycle according to the instructions in the Use & Care Guide.

The circuit breaker and/or water supply may not be “on”. Check to make sure both are “on”. The dishwasher water supply is typically located under the sink. Reset the circuit breaker if necessary.

If you have the “Delay Start” or “Child-Lock” options on your dishwasher, check to see if they are activated or not. If they are activated, deactivate them.

The Power Switch may not be switched on. Push the Power Switch.

For models with controls on the top portion of the door: The display only illuminates when the door is opened and controls are visible.

For models with the controls on the face of the dishwasher: Some models have a display that only illuminates when the door is closed.

First, check the drain lines for blockages in the garbage disposal and air gap. After clearing the blockage, select the “Cancel/Drain” Program

Drain pump may be blocked by debris. Empty the water from inside the dishwasher using a ladle or something similar. Consult the Use & Care Guide to learn how to unblock the drain pump. In the future, scrape dishes of large debris before putting into the dishwasher.

The dishwasher’s filters may not be clean. Remove the filters and clean them according to the instructions in the Use & Care Guide.

Drain hose must have a “high loop” at least 20” above the floor to pump properly. Consult the installation instructions for more details.

The incoming water may not be hot enough. Your wash cycle may take longer so that the dishwasher can heat the water up. Wash cycle times are affected by the temperature of incoming water.

Your items may contain a large amount of food, dirt and debris. The dishwasher uses sensors to detect the amount of soil in the wash water and the presence of rinse agent. It adjusts wash conditions based on this information to ensure a proper wash is achieved.

The most common cause of odors is due to infrequent usage of the dishwasher. In this case, food soil builds up on the filter and seals. Regular cleaning of the filter and door seals keep soil from building up and creating odors. Consult your Use & Care guide to view detailed instructions with photos of how to clean the filter system in your dishwasher.

To clean door seals: Wipe with a damp cloth.

Drain hose must have a “high loop” at least 20” above the floor to pump properly. Dirty water may cause odors. Consult the installation instructions for more details.

The previous wash cycle may not have completed before unloading your items. To complete the cycle, reset the dishwasher according to the instructions in the Use & Care Guide.

The dishwasher water supply tap may be closed.  The dishwasher water supply is typically located under the sink. Check to ensure the water supply has not been closed. Dishwasher may not have been installed properly:

Water line may be kinked. Check the water line for kinks.

Water line may not have been flushed before installation. To flush the water line, disconnect the water line from the dishwasher and flush two gallons of water through the line.

The condensation vent may be blocked. This can happen if flexible cutting boards or cooking sheets block the condensation vent, thus causing the dishwasher to leak from the door instead of venting properly via the condensation vent. Remove anything that is blocking the condensation vent and load flexible boards or sheets on the top shelf.

This may be due to condensation leaking because the door seal has been pulled from the track. This may have happened because the seal was caught on dishes that extend beyond sides of the rack. If the door seal has been pulled back from the track, push the seal back into place.

If the dishwasher is leaking from the upper right corner, it is possible that it was installed improperly. If dishwasher “feet” are not adjusted properly, gaps at the top of the dishwasher door may occur. Adjust accordingly.

If leaking continues, have a qualified service technician verify that the dishwasher was installed properly.

Dishes may have been pre-rinsed before loading into the dishwasher. Pre-rinsing is not recommended. With no soils to attack, the detergent can become too aggressive.

Your dishwasher may be using hard water to wash your items. Soften the water by using a household water softener or a dishwasher detergent with a water softener added to it.

The dishwasher’s filters may not be clean. Remove and clean the filters as noted in your dishwasher’s Use & Care Guide. The filters are located at the base of the interior. Also, check the pump area for food debris as noted in your dishwasher’s Use & Care Guide.

There may be a blockage in the spray arms because the filter was not properly installed after cleaning. Remove the spray arms according to instructions in the Use & Care Guide. Check the jets for food particles – carefully remove any blockages being careful not to damage the jets. Install filters properly according to the Use & Care Guide.

An inadequate amount of detergent may have been used. Increase or decrease the amount of detergent depending on the water hardness or switch to single-dosage-type detergents (tabs, gel packs, etc). Refer to your Use & Care Guide for further information on the amount of detergent to use.

To ensure your dishwasher washes properly, maintain the interior of your dishwasher regularly. In hard water conditions, it can be beneficial to run a dishwasher cleaner though the machine once every two or three months.

You may need to add or increase the amount of rinse aid when washing your items. The use of a rinse aid improves drying.

Plastic and Teflon coated items will not dry as completely as other items due to their inherent properties. Also, items that weigh less generally retain heat less than heavier items, thus resulting in items that have not dried completely.

You may have chosen a “Quick” program to wash & dry your items. Most “Quick” programs do not have a drying cycle so everything will be damp. The door should be opened slightly soon after the “Quick” program ends otherwise moisture will re-condense back onto the dried items – especially if left overnight. Always empty the lower basket first since the upper spray arm will still have some water left in it which may drip onto items in the lower basket.

Select models have an Extra Heat Option. Instructions for how to activate this are in the Use & Care Guide. This adds extra heat to the final rinse and will enhance drying results.

Select models have a Sanitize Option. Instructions for how to activate this are in the Use & Care Guide. This raises the final rinse time and temperature to achieve standards set by NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) for sanitization in residential dishwashers.

Search for your appliance on the Bosch home appliance website to see if a Use & Care Guide is available to download to your computer.

Call Bosch Customer Support at 1-800-944-2904 (Mon to Fri, 5AM - 6PM PST)

First, check the drain lines for blockages in the garbage disposal and air gap. After clearing the blockage, select the “Cancel/Drain” Program.

Drain pump may be blocked by debris. Empty the water from inside the dishwasher using a ladle or something similar. Consult the Use & Care Guide to learn how to unblock the drain pump. In the future, scrape dishes of large debris before putting into the dishwasher.

The dishwasher’s filters may not be clean. Remove the filters and clean them according to the instructions in the Use & Care Guide.

Drain hose must have a “high loop” at least 20” above the floor to pump properly. Consult the installation instructions for more details.