The SHXM4AY55N uses a floor spot called InfoLight, not a projected time display. Its manual allows the light to be switched off and notes that some installation positions conceal the spot.
Models covered
SHXM4AY55N with the full E-Nr /suffix and control panel matched to the cited manual revision; similar model names alone do not establish applicability.
Stop and isolate power before permitted user maintenance, and let water cool. Watch for sharp debris. Do not reach blindly into a sump, open electrical panels or use drain-opening chemicals. Stay clear of water near electrical equipment.
Compare the behavior
Match the documented control, cycle or feature before interpreting the result. The comparison below keeps normal model behavior separate from an unresolved fault.
| Observed state | Interpretation / next step |
|---|---|
| No projected time | This model uses an InfoLight spot. |
| Light setting off | Enable using exact manual menu. |
| Same installation, on setting, spot disappeared | Ask Bosch about indicator operation. |
Model-specific checks
Check the light type and viewing position
A missing countdown projected on the floor is not a defect in a model that uses a status spot. Confirm that the appliance is actually washing, rather than waiting or already finished. Do not open a hot running cycle simply to inspect the light. Look from the normal viewing position without removing the toe panel or reaching beneath the machine. The manual notes that eye-level installation with a flush furniture front can hide the light. Dark-room scattering is also described as normal. That makes “I cannot see it” weaker evidence than a confirmed change with the same installation and settings.
Check the documented InfoLight menu
Open the full manual at the InfoLight section and use its numbered control illustration. The menu distinguishes on and off values, and Start saves the choice. Do not use modern LED-panel instructions or assume that unplugging the appliance restores the preference. Photograph the old setting before changing it.
Know when the light becomes secondary
If the machine washes normally and the setting is on, a persistent missing spot warrants support about the indicator. If washing also fails, record the cycle state and warnings and investigate that larger problem first. A flashing spot may relate to an incompletely closed door on covered versions; it does not name a replacement latch.
What to record next
The comparison prevents replacing an indicator for a visibility or preference issue and avoids claiming that every missing floor light means a failed cycle.
When to stop and get help
Only carry out maintenance permitted in your model’s manual. For service, note the full model number and suffix, displayed code, selected cycle and what happened during the checks. Leave internal wiring, gas components, pumps and safety devices to a qualified professional. A symptom alone does not identify a failed part.
Sources & references
- InfoLight on/off, concealed visibility and normal scattering InfoLight, printed pp34–35
Based on publicly available manuals, manufacturer support and the references listed here. We have not inspected or tested your appliance. Follow the instructions for your exact model; a guide cannot replace an in-person diagnosis.