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SHP78CF5N

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E:20-60Error codeThe appliance detected limescale on the heating element.E:21-30Error codeDishware blocks the intake opening of the Zeolite container.E:30-00Error codeThe water protection system is active.E:31-00Error codeThe water protection system is active.E:32-00Error codeA water inlet problem: the supply valve may be closed or clogged, or the inlet hose may be blocked.E:34-00Error codeWater keeps entering the appliance.E:61-02Error codeThe drain pump cover is loose or a foreign object blocks the pump.E:61-03Error codeWater is not draining; the disposal plug, drain hose, pump cover, or drain-hose high loop may be involved.E:61-60Error codeThe dishwasher has a technical fault.E:90-01Error codeThe supply voltage is too low; Bosch says this is not an appliance fault.E:92-10Error codeThe lower spray arm cannot rotate or is not fitted correctly.E:92-40Error codeThe filters are dirty or blocked.

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Source page 37E:20-60, E:21-30, E:30-00, E:31-00, E:32-00Source page 38E:34-00, E:61-02, E:61-03, E:61-60Source page 39E:90-01, E:92-10, E:92-40

MODEL OVERVIEW

About this model: Bosch SHP78CF5N

The Bosch SHP78CF5N is an 800 Series 24-inch dishwasher with top controls and an anti-fingerprint stainless-steel finish, specified for 16 place settings at 42 dBA. Its listed programs include Heavy, Auto and Normal, with Sanitize and Crystal Dry among the available options. PrecisionWash with the PowerControl spray arm and selectable ZoneControl regions provide its wash setup; Bosch lists CrystalDry for drying.

Fit and installation

Its exterior is listed as stainless steel anti-fingerprint, with a pocket handle design. This is the version to compare with a replacement if visible finish and door grip matter. Bosch gives body dimensions of 33 7/8 x 23 9/16 x 23 3/4 inches, in height-width-depth order, and a required opening of 33 7/8 in x 24 in x 24 in. Measure the opening and consult the installation instructions; the cutout and appliance measurements serve different purposes. Bosch labels this installation type Built-under. That mounting category is separate from the opening measurements and should be matched to the installation guide before planning a replacement front.

Source for this detail · bosch-home.com

Program choices

The named on-machine programs for SHP78CF5N are Heavy, Auto, Normal, Speed 60, Favorite. The names alone do not fix a run time or prove which program suits a particular load. On this exact listing, Heavy is an appliance program while Hand Wash is in the Home Connect-only list. Keep those access routes separate when a household expects a control to be on the physical selector.

Source for this detail · bosch-home.com

Wash and loading

The wash system for SHP78CF5N is identified as PrecisionWash, PowerControl Spray Arm. The PowerControl spray arm and selectable front, back and custom ZoneControl regions let a user direct attention within the lower rack; they are relevant when a load has uneven soil across positions. Load dishes so spray arms can turn and water can reach exposed surfaces. The manual's loading diagrams take precedence over assumptions based on a marketing name. The owner guide also asks that the detergent dispenser lid remain unobstructed: a tall item can prevent detergent release even when the spray arms turn freely. If a tablet remains in the compartment, inspect that clearance as a separate loading check.

Source for this detail · bosch-home.comSource for this detail · media3.bsh-group.com

Drying and controls

For drying, Bosch specifies CrystalDry, PureDry on SHP78CF5N. Crystal Dry also appears in its selectable options. If a load of plastics or concave dishes stays damp, check whether that option was used before assuming a system fault. Use the manual's loading and rinse-aid advice when assessing drying results. The red InfoLight indication reports cycle status. Confirm the program has ended before judging a damp load; a fault pattern should instead be matched to its own manual entry.

Source for this detail · bosch-home.com

Reading the manual diagnostics

The linked manual for SHP78CF5N gives individual alphanumeric faults rather than a single generic 'dishwasher error.' E:30-00 and E:31-00 concern active water protection and call for closing the water valve and contacting Bosch. E:32-00 instead points to the inlet path, such as a closed valve or kinked hose; E:34-00 describes water continuing to enter. These similar-looking numbers lead to different checks, so read the full characters on the display before taking action. A further exact-manual example is E:20-60: it describes limescale on the heating element; the guide calls for descaling. This is a different subsystem from the other codes above, so record the complete display before choosing an owner-level check.

Source for this detail · media3.bsh-group.com · Source page: 37Source for this detail · media3.bsh-group.com · Source page: 38Source for this detail · media3.bsh-group.com · Source page: 39

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