Bosch dishwashers might require a quick reset for a variety of reasons, including the need to add more dishes, erase an error message, thaw out a frozen display, or alter a setting mid-cycle. So, How to Reset a Bosch Dishwasher?
Before turning the dishwasher on and off, open the door and press Start/Reset or Cancel-Drain for 3 to 5 seconds. Alternately, unplug the dishwasher for five minutes or shut off the breaker, and if Control Lock is ON, turn it off by holding it down for three to five seconds.
Please read on for more detailed information.
Safety First
In order to access the control panel on many Bosch dishwashers, the dishwasher door must be opened. It’s important to take extra precautions to prevent water leaks if you need to reset the dishwasher after starting a cycle. Additionally, the dishwasher uses extremely hot water to sanitize and clean, so take care to avoid getting burned by water that sprays out.
You won’t have to worry about getting burned or water leaking out if the Bosch dishwasher’s control panel is located on the front of the appliance.
Nobody would be critical of you if you assumed that a dishwasher uses a sizable amount of water for each load. After all, one of the largest appliances in your home is usually this one. You may have wondered how much water does a dishwasher use.
How to Reset a Bosch Dishwasher?
Now that you know the issues to troubleshoot by resetting your dishwasher, let’s talk about how to do it. Depending on the model and nature of the issue, there are five different ways to reset your Bosch dishwasher.
- Soft Reset (control panel reset)
- Cancel-Drain reset
- Hard Reset (manual reset)
- Factory Reset
- Child Lock reset
How to Soft Reset a Bosch Dishwasher?
Do you own a dishwasher from Ascenta or SHE5AM? Or maybe you don’t know the model, but it has an on/off switch and a start or reset button. If so, you should try performing a soft reset.
In general, a Soft Reset works best for unlocking the control panel, clearing the error code, and repairing a dishwasher that won’t start, change cycles, or whose control panel is dark or unresponsive.
Here’s how to Soft-Reset a Bosch dishwasher:
- Open the dishwasher’s door to have full access to the control panel
- Locate the start or reset switch and hold it down for 3 – 5 seconds
- Wait for the display board to go out or to display 0:00 to show a successful reset
- Shut the dishwasher door and let the dishwasher drain
- Once it completes draining, open its door to gain access to its control panel
- Then switch it off and then ON using the power or on/off switch
How to Perform the ‘Cancel-Drain’ Dishwasher Reset?
Some models of Bosch dishwashers lack a start or reset button. The Cancel-Drain control is what they have instead. If so, you ought to perform the Cancel-Drain reset.
The reset is the best option when the dishwasher experiences software issues, won’t start a cycle, or starts and stops. Here is how to do it:
- Open the dishwasher door
- Identify the drain cancel buttons and press them simultaneously for 3 – 5 seconds
- Close the dishwasher door to allow the appliance to drain
- Wait for it to finish draining or display clear
- Then switch off the dishwasher then on to complete its reset
How to Do a Hard Reset on a Bosch Dishwasher?
Now, if you are unable to Soft Reset the dishwasher or wish to erase an error code, think about performing a Hard Reset. This reset technique, also known as Manual Reset, works on any model with any of the mentioned issues, and here’s how to go about it:
- Turn your dishwasher off from the control panel if you can
- Then unplug it from the power outlet
- Wait for about 5 minutes before plugging it back
- Turn it on and check if the issue is fixed
- If it’s not, consider the next reset
How to Factory Reset a Bosch Dishwasher?
By Factory Resetting the dishwasher, you can also return it to its original settings. When there is an error code, the reset is the best option when the dishwasher won’t start, change a cycle, or soft reset.
In contrast to the Hard Reset, you unplug the dishwasher instead of turning off the breaker. Here’s how to go about it:
- Switch off the dishwasher from the control panel if you can
- Turn the circuit breaker off for about 5 minutes
- Turn the breaker back on and the dishwasher too
- Wait to see if the reset has been successful
Keep in mind that the dishwasher’s stored memory will be erased by the factory reset. Therefore, just like with a new dishwasher, you must start from scratch.
How to Reset Bosch Dishwasher Child Lock?
If the only problem is a locked control panel and you can see that the control lock function is active, you don’t need to perform any additional resets. To remove the code, briefly press the control panel’s control lock button. Suggested reading: How long do dishwashers last? This guide will tell you how to prolong the life of your dishwasher and keep it in good working condition.
FAQs
How Do You Force a Bosch Dishwasher to Reset?
Easy Steps to Reset Your Bosch Dishwasher
- Most Bosch dishwashers have a Start button that doubles as a reset button and will sometimes also be labeled “reset.” If the screen doesn’t reset after at least three seconds, press and hold this button.
- You ought to hear your dishwasher begin to drain if it was on.
How Do You Do a Hard Reset on a Dishwasher?
You can reset your dishwasher by unplugging it from its power source for one minute and then plugging it back in. Turn off the dishwasher’s breaker on your home’s electrical panel and then turn it back on after a minute if it is hardwired to a power source or the plug is difficult to access.
Why Won’t My Bosch Dishwasher Start?
If the power is on yet the Bosch dishwasher won’t turn on, you should confirm that the installed fuses and power breaker are working. You can ask a certified technician to check the connectivity for you if you don’t feel comfortable doing it yourself.
Why Won’t My Dishwasher Turn Off Or Reset?
A timer governs the dishwasher’s cycle times. Everything is controlled from beginning to end, and the machine is switched on at the appropriate times for filling, heating, washing, rinsing, and drying. If your appliance won’t shut off, the timer motor may be broken.
Closing Thought
The procedure for resetting a Bosch dishwasher for various problems is described above. The problems include a non-responsive or locked panel, error codes, a dishwasher that won’t start or change the cycle, a control panel that is dark, and a flashing red light.
You can perform a Factory Reset, Drain-Cancel reset, Soft Reset, Hard Reset, or Child Lock reset, as was previously mentioned.
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