Bosch SMV46KX04E - Page 53

Troubleshooting en
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Fault Cause and troubleshooting
Detergent residue in
the appliance
Tabs are used in the quick or short programme. Dis-
solving time of the tab is not attained.
▶ Select a more intensive Programme or use Powder
detergent.
Washing effect and dissolving performance are re-
duced after a prolonged storage time or detergent is
very lumpy.
▶
Change your detergent →Page33.
Water marks on
plastic parts.
Due to laws of physics droplet formation on plastic
surfaces is unavoidable. After drying water marks are
visible.
▶ Select a more intensive programme.
▶ Position tableware at an angle.
→"Arrange tableware", Page37
▶ Use rinse aid.
→"Rinse aid", Page32
▶ Set the water softening system higher.
Wipeable or water-sol-
uble coatings are
present inside the ap-
pliance or on the
door.
Detergent substances are deposited there. These
coatings cannot generally be removed with chemicals.
▶ Change your detergent.
▶ Clean the appliance mechanically.
White coating is deposited in the appliance interior.
1. Set the water softening system correctly.
In most cases you will need to increase the setting.
2. Change your detergent if required.
Special salt dispenser is not screwed tight.
▶ Screw the special salt dispenser tight.
Stubborn white coat-
ings are present on
tableware, inside the
appliance or the door.
Detergent substances are deposited there. These
coatings cannot generally be removed with chemicals.
▶ Change your detergent.
▶ Clean the appliance mechanically.
Hardness range is set incorrectly or the water hard-
ness is too high.
▶
Set the Water softening system →Page29 to the
water hardness or add special salt.
3in1/organic/eco detergent is not effective enough.
▶
Set the Water softening system →Page29 to the
water hardness and use separate detergents (pro-
prietary detergent, special salt, rinse aid).
Too little detergent is being used.