Bosch SHE53C85N how to refill the rinse aid
When the rinse aid refill indicator lights up. Use only rinse aid made for household dishwashers.
Steps
- Press the catch on the rinse aid dispenser lid and lift the lid.
- Fill up to the max mark.
- Wipe any spilled rinse aid out of the tub; spills cause heavy foaming during the cycle.
- Close the lid until it clicks.
Source: 9.1 Rinse aid Source: 9.1 Rinse aid, pp. 18-19
Used for
- Rinse aid indicator lit: The rinse aid dispenser is empty.
- Dishes are not dry
Other SHE53C85N procedures
- How to clean the filtersCheck the filters after every wash. Clean them when you see residue, when food is left on dishes, or when water stays in the tub.
- How to clean the drain pumpWhen water no longer drains properly, or the four vertical LEDs light up and the pump cover is secure.
- How to clean the spray armsRegularly, and when food is left on dishes. Limescale and food can block the nozzles and bearings.
Sources
- Use and Care Manual, Dishwasher SHE53C85N. BSH Home Appliances Corporation. Document 9001641447, revision C, 48 pages, en-US. media3.bsh-group.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 12 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.