{
  "id": "bosch-filter-clean",
  "version": "2.0.0",
  "title": "Clean and lock the dishwasher filters",
  "deviceFamily": "dishwasher",
  "modelApplicability": {
    "modelIds": [
      "bosch-shpm65z55n-01"
    ],
    "region": "US",
    "panel": "Top controls with Start / Reset 3 sec, Delay and AutoAir. Match the full E-Nr, including /01.",
    "manualVersion": "9001411746_D · (0007) 640A MV"
  },
  "exclusions": [
    "SHPM65Z55N/20",
    "SHPM65Z55N/24",
    "SHPM65W55N",
    "Other SHPM / SHXM variants"
  ],
  "intent": "maintenance",
  "summary": "Check the three filter parts, remove food residue and verify the locking arrows before comparing the next wash.",
  "prerequisites": [
    {
      "text": "End the cycle, let the interior and water cool, and remove the lower rack.",
      "sourceId": "bosch-manual",
      "locator": "pp. 8, 38–40, 45–46"
    },
    {
      "text": "For hands-on cleaning, switch off and isolate the incoming power at the known, safely accessible dry disconnect. If you do not know the isolation method, ask your installer; do not remove a panel or pull out the dishwasher. Restore power only after reassembly and with dry hands and floor.",
      "sourceId": "bosch-manual",
      "locator": "pp. 8, 38–40, 45–46"
    },
    {
      "text": "Use caution around glass or other sharp debris. Do not reach below the filter opening.",
      "sourceId": "bosch-manual",
      "locator": "pp. 8, 38–40, 45–46"
    }
  ],
  "tools": [
    "Soft brush",
    "Protective gloves"
  ],
  "materials": [
    "Running water"
  ],
  "steps": [
    {
      "id": "step-1",
      "text": "Inspect the large-object trap and filter surface for food, grit and damage. Record whether this follows a heavily soiled or starchy load.",
      "sourceId": "bosch-manual",
      "locator": "pp. 8, 38–40, 45–46"
    },
    {
      "id": "step-2",
      "text": "Unscrew the large-object trap and lift out the complete filter assembly. Stop for inaccessible glass or any fitting that resists normal release.",
      "sourceId": "bosch-manual",
      "locator": "pp. 8, 38–40, 45–46"
    },
    {
      "id": "step-3",
      "text": "Separate the microfilter from the flat fine filter. Rinse all three parts under running water with a soft brush; use no steel wool or abrasive brush.",
      "sourceId": "bosch-manual",
      "locator": "pp. 8, 38–40, 45–46"
    },
    {
      "id": "step-4",
      "text": "Inspect the rinsed mesh and seals for visible damage. A cracked or damaged filter needs service before reuse.",
      "sourceId": "bosch-manual",
      "locator": "pp. 8, 38–40, 45–46"
    },
    {
      "id": "step-5",
      "text": "Reassemble in reverse order and screw the large-object trap into place until the marked arrows align. Refit the lower rack.",
      "sourceId": "bosch-manual",
      "locator": "pp. 8, 38–40, 45–46"
    },
    {
      "id": "step-6",
      "text": "After reassembly and safe power restoration, observe the next normal wash for drainage and grit on similar dishes. Do not run with a loose filter.",
      "sourceId": "bosch-manual",
      "locator": "pp. 8, 38–40, 45–46"
    }
  ],
  "checks": [
    {
      "id": "filter-load",
      "goal": "What is visible on the cool filter system?",
      "question": "What is visible on the cool filter system?",
      "instruction": "Inspect only after the preparation steps. A recent heavy starch load is also a cleaning trigger.",
      "stepIds": [
        "step-1"
      ],
      "sourceId": "bosch-manual",
      "locator": "p. 39",
      "choices": [
        {
          "observation": "normal",
          "label": "The filters are clean and no cleaning trigger is present",
          "next": "identified"
        },
        {
          "observation": "abnormal",
          "label": "Food, grit or a heavy-soil cleaning trigger is present",
          "next": "filter-release"
        },
        {
          "observation": "unobserved",
          "label": "I have not checked this, or cannot observe it safely",
          "next": "ready"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "filter-release",
      "goal": "Did the complete assembly release normally?",
      "question": "Did the complete assembly release normally?",
      "instruction": "Do not probe into the opening or force the trap.",
      "stepIds": [
        "step-2"
      ],
      "sourceId": "bosch-manual",
      "locator": "pp. 38–39",
      "choices": [
        {
          "observation": "normal",
          "label": "The assembly lifted out safely",
          "next": "filter-mesh"
        },
        {
          "observation": "abnormal",
          "label": "It resists, or sharp debris cannot be handled safely",
          "next": "service"
        },
        {
          "observation": "unobserved",
          "label": "I have not checked this, or cannot observe it safely",
          "next": "ready"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "filter-mesh",
      "goal": "Are the rinsed filter parts intact?",
      "question": "Are the rinsed filter parts intact?",
      "instruction": "Inspect all three parts after gentle rinsing.",
      "stepIds": [
        "step-3",
        "step-4"
      ],
      "sourceId": "bosch-manual",
      "locator": "pp. 39–40",
      "choices": [
        {
          "observation": "normal",
          "label": "The mesh and parts are intact and clean",
          "next": "filter-lock"
        },
        {
          "observation": "abnormal",
          "label": "Damage or an obstruction remains",
          "next": "service"
        },
        {
          "observation": "unobserved",
          "label": "I have not checked this, or cannot observe it safely",
          "next": "ready"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "filter-lock",
      "goal": "Do the locking arrows align with the assembly seated?",
      "question": "Do the locking arrows align with the assembly seated?",
      "instruction": "A clean filter still needs to be locked before use.",
      "stepIds": [
        "step-5"
      ],
      "sourceId": "bosch-manual",
      "locator": "p. 40",
      "choices": [
        {
          "observation": "normal",
          "label": "The arrows align and the filter is seated",
          "next": "filter-wash"
        },
        {
          "observation": "abnormal",
          "label": "It will not seat or lock normally",
          "next": "service"
        },
        {
          "observation": "unobserved",
          "label": "I have not checked this, or cannot observe it safely",
          "next": "ready"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "filter-wash",
      "goal": "What happened in the next normal wash?",
      "question": "What happened in the next normal wash?",
      "instruction": "Compare drainage and grit after the complete cycle; stop immediately for leakage.",
      "stepIds": [
        "step-6"
      ],
      "sourceId": "bosch-manual",
      "locator": "pp. 39–40, 45–46",
      "choices": [
        {
          "observation": "normal",
          "label": "Drainage and the dish surfaces look normal",
          "next": "done"
        },
        {
          "observation": "abnormal",
          "label": "Grit, poor drainage or leakage remains",
          "next": "service"
        },
        {
          "observation": "unobserved",
          "label": "I have not checked this, or cannot observe it safely",
          "next": "ready"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "branches": {
    "entry": "filter-load",
    "outcomes": {
      "done": {
        "type": "user-maintenance",
        "title": "Observed result recorded",
        "text": "You recorded clean, intact, locked filters and a satisfactory next wash. This is your observation, not independent confirmation of the appliance condition.",
        "sourceId": "bosch-manual",
        "locator": "pp. 8, 38–40, 45–46"
      },
      "identified": {
        "type": "issue-located",
        "title": "Observation and next step recorded",
        "text": "The observed condition does not call for further steps in this task. Keep the record and choose a related task if a different symptom remains. No failed internal part has been diagnosed.",
        "sourceId": "bosch-manual",
        "locator": "pp. 8, 38–40, 45–46"
      },
      "service": {
        "type": "service-needed",
        "title": "Pause and request qualified help",
        "text": "The observed condition needs qualified help. Keep the appliance out of use when a safety concern remains. Share the exact model, displayed message and your before/after observations; do not open panels, bypass a lock or access the pump.",
        "sourceId": "bosch-manual",
        "locator": "pp. 6–8, 43–48"
      },
      "ready": {
        "type": "prepared",
        "title": "Observation still needed",
        "text": "This check is not complete. A condition you have not observed is still unknown. Save the record and return when the preparation and observation can be completed safely; ask support if safe access is uncertain.",
        "sourceId": "bosch-manual",
        "locator": "pp. 8, 38–40, 45–46"
      }
    }
  },
  "outcomeChecks": [
    {
      "text": "You recorded clean, intact, locked filters and a satisfactory next wash.",
      "sourceId": "bosch-manual",
      "locator": "pp. 8, 38–40, 45–46"
    }
  ],
  "stopConditions": [
    "Stop using the dishwasher for smoke, a burning smell, damaged wiring, an active leak or water near electrical equipment. Isolate power and water only from a safe, dry, accessible location; otherwise keep clear and request qualified help.",
    "Do not remove the pump cover, reach into the pump, open electrical panels, bypass the door interlock or move the installed dishwasher. Refer plumbing connections, installation and repairs to qualified service.",
    "Stop if a part is cracked, jammed, sharp, insecure or different from the matching manual. Do not force a fitting or touch hot water. Never mix cleaning products."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "id": "bosch-manual",
      "title": "Bosch SHPM65Z*** Operating instructions",
      "url": "https://media3.bsh-group.com/Documents/9001411746_D.pdf",
      "version": "9001411746_D · (0007) 640A MV",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-13",
      "purpose": "User maintenance, controls, observable troubleshooting and safety",
      "reuse": "Copyright BSH. Linked reference; original summaries only. No manual illustrations reproduced.",
      "locator": "pp. 8, 38–40, 45–46",
      "topicPage": 39,
      "pdfPage": 39,
      "pageNumbering": "Printed English page equals the one-based PDF page in 9001411746_D."
    },
    {
      "id": "bosch-support",
      "title": "Bosch SHPM65Z55N/01 appliance information",
      "url": "https://www.bosch-home.com/us/en/productservice/SHPM65Z55N-01",
      "version": "Live E-Nr /01 support page",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-13",
      "purpose": "Exact E-Nr identity and direct association with 9001411746_D",
      "reuse": "Link only",
      "locator": "Exact SHPM65Z55N/01 identity; associated operating instructions 9001411746_D"
    }
  ],
  "assets": [
    {
      "id": "bosch-filter",
      "url": "/diagrams/bosch-filter.svg",
      "kind": "original schematic",
      "alt": "Conceptual exploded filter identification: large-object trap, flat fine filter and microfilter; compare residue before cleaning with aligned locking arrows after refitting.",
      "license": "Original Homekeep schematic; conceptual identification and observation only, not an exact part drawing or official Bosch artwork"
    }
  ],
  "relatedIds": [
    "bosch-standing-water",
    "bosch-poor-cleaning",
    "bosch-odor"
  ],
  "family": "drainage",
  "recordFields": [
    {
      "key": "filterBefore",
      "label": "Filter soil before cleaning",
      "phase": "before",
      "type": "text",
      "placeholder": "Food, grit, starch load or no visible soil"
    },
    {
      "key": "filterAfter",
      "label": "Filter lock and next wash",
      "phase": "after",
      "type": "text",
      "placeholder": "Arrow alignment; drainage and grit after a completed cycle"
    }
  ],
  "maintenance": {
    "intervalDays": null,
    "basis": "manufacturer",
    "label": "For every-other-day use with scraped dishes: 3–6 cleanings per year for light/average use, 8–12 for heavy use; also after heavy food or starch loads.",
    "sourceId": "bosch-manual",
    "locator": "p. 39"
  },
  "diagramId": "bosch-filter"
}