Bosch SHE53C85N glasses and cutlery have wipeable streaks
Cause 1 of 4The amount of rinse aid to be dispensed is set too high. Source: 16 Troubleshooting, p. 38
First checkSet the rinse aid system to a lower setting (Settings below).
Causes and checks
The amount of rinse aid to be dispensed is set too high. Source: 16 Troubleshooting, p. 38
- Set the rinse aid system to a lower setting (Settings below).
No rinse aid has been added. Source: 16 Troubleshooting, p. 38
- Add rinse aid (Refill the rinse aid below).
There is detergent residue in the final rinse because items of dishes block the lid of the detergent dispenser, so it will not open fully. Source: 16 Troubleshooting, p. 39
- Arrange the dishes in the upper rack so the tab collecting tray is not obstructed.
- Do not place dishes or fragrance dispensers in the tab collecting tray.
Dishes were pre-cleaned too intensively, so the sensors choose a lighter cycle and stubborn remnants cannot be removed entirely. Source: 16 Troubleshooting, p. 39
- Remove only large remnants of food and do not pre-rinse the dishes.
All 4 causes checked. Contact Bosch Customer Service: 1-800-944-2904.
Service
If the checks above do not clear it, contact Bosch Customer Service: 1-800-944-2904, bosch-home.com/us/owner-support/get-support. United States and Canada. Source: 18 Customer Service, p. 44
Other SHE53C85N problems
- Water is left in the tub after the cycle2 causes in the manual. First: the filters, or the area under them, are blocked.
- Dishes are not dry6 causes in the manual. First: no rinse aid, or the dispensing level is too low.
- Food is left on the dishes8 causes in the manual. First: dishes are placed too close together or the rack is overfilled.
- Too much foam3 causes in the manual. First: hand soap got into the rinse aid dispenser.
- Dishwasher does not start4 causes in the manual. First: the breaker has tripped.
- Door will not close2 causes in the manual. First: the door lock has engaged.
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.