This document describes a Bosch dishwasher, model SPH4EKX24E, providing comprehensive information for its installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Function Description
The Bosch dishwasher is designed for cleaning household tableware in private households and enclosed domestic environments, up to an altitude of 4000 m above sea level. It features a water softening system to prevent limescale buildup, a rinse aid system for optimal drying results, and various programmes and additional functions to cater to different soiling levels and user preferences. The appliance can be connected to the Home Connect app for remote control and additional functionalities.
Important Technical Specifications
- Weight: Max. 45 kg
- Voltage: 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz
- Power rating: 2000 - 2400 W
- Fuse: 10 - 16 A
- Water pressure: Min. 50 kPa (0.5 bar), Max. 1000 kPa (10 bar)
- Inlet rate: Min. 10 l/min
- Water temperature: Cold water, Hot water max.: 60 °C
- Capacity: 10 place settings
- WLAN (Wi-Fi): 2.4 GHz band (2400–2483.5 MHz) with max. 100 mW; 5-GHz band (5150–5350 MHz + 5470-5725 MHz) with max. 150 mW (for indoor use only).
Usage Features
The dishwasher offers a range of features to enhance user experience:
- Control Panel: The control panel allows users to configure all appliance functions and obtain information about the operating status. It includes an ON/OFF button, programme buttons, special salt and rinse aid refill indicators, WLAN display, water supply display, programme and additional function buttons, a Start button, Setup 3 sec. button for basic settings, Remote Start button, Timer programming, and a Display showing remaining running time or basic settings.
- Programmes: Various programmes are available, including:
- Intensive 70°: For stubborn, burned or dried-on food remnants.
- Auto 45-65°: Sensor-controlled, optimises washing based on soiling.
- Eco 50°: Most economical programme for normally soiled tableware, environmentally friendly.
- Silence 50: Reduced noise programme.
- Express 65° - 1h: Time-optimised programme.
- Machine Care: For cleaning the appliance when unloaded.
- Favourite: Allows saving a combination of a programme and an additional function, pre-set to pre-rinse at the factory.
- Additional Functions:
- EfficientDry: Automatically opens the appliance door during the drying phase for improved drying.
- IntensiveZone: Increases spray pressure and maintains higher temperature in the bottom basket for very soiled items, while washing normally soiled items in the top basket.
- SpeedPerfect+: Shortens the run time of the rinse programme by 15% to 75%.
- Water Softening System: Treats hard water with special salt to prevent limescale. Users can set the water hardness from H00 (soft) to H07 (hard) and switch off the system if combined detergents with salt replacement substances are used and water hardness is max. 26 °E.
- Rinse Aid System: Dispenses rinse aid for optimum drying results. The amount of rinse aid can be adjusted, or the system can be switched off.
- Detergent: Compatible with separate (powder, liquid) and combined (tabs) detergents. Separate detergents are recommended for optimal washing and drying results, with special salt and rinse aid added separately.
- Tableware Arrangement: Features a top basket with an adjustable knife shelf and etagere, and a bottom basket with folding prongs for flexible loading. Cutlery can be arranged in a dedicated basket.
- Home Connect: Allows connecting the appliance to a mobile device via the Home Connect app for remote control, downloading additional programmes, and accessing appliance information. Remote Start functionality enables starting the appliance from a mobile device.
- InfoLight: Projects a spot of light onto the floor while the programme is running, indicating the operating status.
Maintenance Features
- Cleaning the Tub: Remove any coarse soiling with a damp cloth.
- Cleaning Products: Only use suitable cleaning products for dishwashers.
- Machine Care Programme: A dedicated programme for cleaning the appliance when unloaded, removing various deposits. It is recommended to run this programme regularly.
- Filter System: The filter system removes coarse soiling from the dishwashing cycle. It consists of a micro filter, fine filter, and coarse filter, which should be regularly checked and cleaned under running water.
- Cleaning Spray Arms: Limescale and soiling can block the nozzles and bearings of the spray arms. The upper and lower spray arms can be unscrewed and removed for cleaning.
- Clean Wastewater Pump: Large food remnants or foreign bodies can block the wastewater pump. The pump cover can be removed to access and clean the impeller area.
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