This document provides operating instructions for the Bosch SMI50C02GB dishwasher, detailing its functions, programs, and usage features.
Function Description
The Bosch SMI50C02GB is a dishwasher designed to clean various types of utensils and cutlery with different degrees of soiling. It offers a range of programs and additional options to optimize cleaning performance, water, and energy consumption. The control panel features an ON/OFF switch, a door opener, a program selector, a START button, a digital display, and buttons for timer programming and additional options. Indicators for rinse aid refill, salt refill, and "Check water supply" are also present.
Important Technical Specifications
While specific technical specifications like dimensions, power consumption, or water pressure are not explicitly detailed in this excerpt, the document highlights several operational characteristics:
- Program Temperatures: Programs range from cold rinsing (Prerinse) to high-temperature washes like Intensive 70°C, Auto 45°-65°C, Eco 50°C, Gentle 40°C, and Quick 45°C. Final rinse temperatures are typically 55°C or 65°C, depending on the program.
- Drying Phase: Most programs include a drying phase. The "Extra drying" option further enhances drying, especially for plastic parts, by increasing the final rinse temperature and extending the drying phase, albeit with a slight increase in energy consumption.
- Water and Energy Consumption: The "Express Wash/Speed Perfect/(VarioSpeed)" function reduces running time by approximately 20-50% but increases water and energy consumption to maintain optimum cleaning results. The "Half Load" option saves water, energy, and time when washing fewer items.
- Timer Programming: The start of a program can be delayed in 1-hour steps up to 24 hours.
- Automatic Shut-off: To save energy, the dishwasher automatically switches off 1 minute after a program ends.
Usage Features
The dishwasher offers a user-friendly interface and several features to enhance convenience and cleaning effectiveness:
- Program Selection: Users can select from various programs based on the type of utensils and the degree of soiling:
- Intensive 70°: For very adhesive, burned-in, or dried-on food remnants, especially those containing starch or protein, on pots, pans, non-sensitive utensils, and cutlery.
- Auto 45°-65°: Optimized by sensors for mixed utensils and cutlery with part-dried, common household food remnants.
- Eco 50°: A standard program for mixed utensils and cutlery with part-dried, common household food remnants.
- Gentle 40°: For sensitive utensils, cutlery, temperature-sensitive plastic, and glasses with slightly adhesive, fresh food remnants.
- Quick 45°: For all types of utensils requiring a quick wash.
- Prerinse: For cold rinsing or intermediate cleaning of all types of utensils.
- Additional Options:
- Express Wash/Speed Perfect/(VarioSpeed): Reduces program running time by 20-50% for faster cleaning, with increased water and energy consumption.
- Half Load: Saves water, energy, and time when washing a small number of items. It is recommended to use less detergent with this option.
- Hygiene: Increases the temperature during the cleaning process to enhance hygiene, ideal for items like chopping boards and baby bottles.
- Intensive zone: Perfect for mixed loads, allowing very soiled pots and pans in the lower basket and normally soiled utensils in the upper basket. It intensifies spray pressure in the lower basket and slightly increases rinsing temperature.
- Extra drying: Ensures better drying, especially for plastic parts, through increased final rinse temperature and an extended drying phase, with a slight increase in energy consumption.
- Starting a Program:
- Switch on the ON/OFF switch.
- Rotate the program selector to the desired program. The expected program duration will flash on the digital display.
- Press the START button. The program begins.
- Remaining Running Time Display: The digital display shows the remaining running time, which can vary based on water temperature, number of utensils, and degree of soiling.
- Timer Programming:
- Close the door.
- Switch on the ON/OFF switch.
- Press button 6 repeatedly until the desired delay time (up to 24 hours) is shown on the digital display.
- Press the START button to activate timer programming.
- To cancel, press button 6 until "0:00" is displayed.
- Interrupting a Program: Switch off the ON/OFF switch. The program is saved. To resume, switch the ON/OFF switch on again. If the door was opened on an appliance with a warm water connection or that was heated, leave the door ajar for several minutes before closing to prevent pressure expansion.
- End of Program: The program ends when "0:00" is indicated on the numerical display. The dishwasher automatically switches off 1 minute later to save energy. Users should open the door fully (not partially) when emptying and remove utensils once they have cooled down.
Maintenance Features
The document implicitly suggests maintenance through its indicators:
- Rinse Aid Refill Indicator (8): Alerts the user when rinse aid needs to be refilled, ensuring optimal drying and preventing water spots.
- Salt Refill Indicator (9): Alerts the user when dishwasher salt needs to be refilled, which is crucial for water softening in hard water areas to prevent limescale buildup and ensure effective cleaning.
- Display "Check water supply" (10): Indicates a potential issue with the water supply, prompting the user to check the water connection or pressure.
While explicit cleaning or descaling instructions are not provided in this excerpt, the presence of these indicators highlights the importance of regular replenishment of consumables and attention to water supply for maintaining the appliance's performance and longevity.
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