Bosch SHP9PCM5N - Before Using for the First Time; Initial Use Setup; Water Softening System; Water Hardness Settings

Before using for the first time en-us
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Setting Upper rack Lower rack
2 max. ø 20.5cm / 8" 30.5cm / 12"
3 max. ø 23cm / 9" 28cm / 11"
Tip:If you remove the 3rd rack, you can place large items
of dishware in the lower rack.
Before using for the first time
8 Before using for the first time
Before using for the first time
8.1 Initial use
Before the first use, or after a factory reset, you will need
to configure the settings.
Tip:Connect your appliance to a mobile device. You can
conveniently change all settings using the
HomeConnect® app.
→ "HomeConnect® quick start", Page25
Requirement:The appliance has been installed and
connected.
1. Add special salt.
2.
Add rinse aid. → Page16
3. Switch on the appliance.
4. Set the water softening system.
5. Set the amount of rinse aid.
6. Add detergent.
7. Start the Program with the highest cleaning temperature
without dishware.
To remove any marks from water or other residues, we
recommend you operate the appliance without dishware
before using it for the first time.
Tip:You can change these settings and other Basic
settings at any time.
Water softening system
9 Water softening system
Water softening system
Hard water leaves limescale on dishware as well as the
washing tank, and parts of the appliance may become
blocked.
To ensure good dishwashing results, you can treat the
water with special salt and the water softening system. To
avoid damage to the appliance, water with a hardness
above 9°E must be softened.
9.1 Overview of water hardness settings
You can find an overview of the water hardness values that can be selected here.
You can find out how hard your water is from your local water company or by using a water hardness tester.
Water hardness °E Hardness range mmol/l Setting value
0 - 8 soft 0 - 1.1 H:00
9 - 10 soft 1.2 - 1.4 H:01
11 - 12 medium 1.5 - 1.8 H:02
13 - 15 medium 1.9 - 2.1 H:03
16 - 20 medium 2.2 - 2.9 H:04
21 - 26 hard 3.0 - 3.7 H:05
27 - 38 hard 3.8 - 5.4 H:06
39 - 62 hard 5.5 - 8.9 H:07
Note:Set the water hardness determined on your
appliance.
→ "Setting the water softening system", Page15
With a water hardness of 0 - 8°E you can dispense with
special salt for dishwashers and switch off the water
softening system.
→ "Switching off the water softening system", Page16
9.2 Setting the water softening system
Set the water hardness on your appliance.
1. Determine the water hardness and the appropriate
setting value.
→ "Overview of water hardness settings", Page15
2. Press ⁠.
3. To open the basic settings, press the button for 3
seconds.
4. Press repeatedly until the right water hardness has
been set.
The value H:00 is set at the factory.
5. To store the settings, press the button for 3 seconds.