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SKS62E38EU
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  • Page 1 Dishwasher SKS62E38EU [en] User manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Safety ..........   4 9 Features........   20 1.1 General information.... 4 9.1 Basket ........ 20 1.2 Intended use....... 4 9.2 Cutlery basket ...... 20 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 9.3 Folding prongs ...... 21 1.4 Safe installation ...... 4 9.4 Height of tableware .... 21 1.5 Safe use ........ 6 10 Before using for the 1.6 Damaged appliance .... 7...
  • Page 3 15 Basic operation ......   30 15.1 Opening appliance door .. 30 15.2 Switching on the appliance .. 30 15.3 Setting a programme ..... 30 15.4 Setting additional functions .. 30 15.5 Setting timer programming .. 30 15.6 Starting the programme .. 31 15.7 Interrupting programme .. 31 15.8 Terminate programme.... 31 15.9 Switching off appliance .. 31 16 Basic settings......
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
  • Page 5 Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Always use the supplied power cable for the new appliance. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
  • Page 6: Safe Use

    en Safety 1.5 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of serious harm to health! Failure to comply with safety instructions and directions for use on packagings of detergent and rinse aid products may cause seri- ous harm to health. ▶ Follow the safety instructions and directions for use on the packagings of detergent and rinse aid products.
  • Page 7: Damaged Appliance

    Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of tipping! Overfilling the Baskets may cause the appliance to tip up. ▶ Never overfill the Baskets with free-standing appliances. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock. ▶ Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces. ▶...
  • Page 8: Risk To Children

    en Safety 1.7 Risk to children WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation! Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate. ▶ Keep packaging material away from children. ▶ Do not let children play with packaging material. Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to suffocate.
  • Page 9: Safety Systems

    Safety en 1.8 Safety systems Protect children from possible hazards resulting from the appli- ance. Depending on the features of the model, the appliance comes with a → "Childproof lock", Page 11.
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing Never re-use water hoses that ▶ Preventing 2 Preventing material have been used before. If the water pressure is too high or damage too low, the appliance may not be able to operate properly. Preventing 2.1 Safe installation Make sure that the water pressure ▶...
  • Page 11: Childproof Lock

    Childproof lock en 4.3 AquaSensor 3 Childproof lock The AquaSensor is an optical meas- The childproof lock lets you protect uring device (light barrier) which children from possible hazards result- measures the turbidity of the washing ing from the appliance. water. You can save water with the Depending on the features of the AquaSensor.
  • Page 12: Installing And Connecting The Appliance

    en Installation and connection ¡ Rubber apron When doing so, check that the wastewater hose is not kinked, ¡ Mains cable crushed or twisted. ¡ Quick reference guide Also check that there is no cover 5.2 Installing and connecting in the drainage system preventing the wastewater from being dis- the appliance charged.
  • Page 13 Installation and connection en ¡ Please note that the water safety system is only functional if there is a power supply. Insert the non-heating appliance plug of the power cable into the appliance. Insert the mains plug of the appli- ance into a nearby socket. The connection data for the appli- ance can be found on the rating plate.
  • Page 14: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 6 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 6.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD num- ber → Page 50. The data you need for Customer Service → Page 50.
  • Page 15: Controls

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Detergent dispenser Detergent → Page 25 is added to the de- tergent dispenser. Cutlery basket Cutlery basket → Page 20 Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for spe- cial salt. → "Water softening system", Page 22 Spray arm The spray arm washes the tableware in the basket.
  • Page 16 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance ON/OFF button Switching on the appliance → Page 30 Switching off the appliance → Page 31 Programme selector Programmes → Page 17 Start button and reset Starting the programme → Page 31 button Terminating the programme → Page 31 Display The display shows information about the remaining running time or the ba- sic settings.
  • Page 17: Programmes

    Programmes en 7 Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- ning time will change if the rinse aid grammes that can be selected here. system is switched off or rinse aid Different programmes, which can be needs to be added. found on the control panel of your The consumption values can be appliance, are available depending...
  • Page 18 en Programmes Programme Programme se- Additional func- quence tions Dishes: Most economical: ¡ Cleaning mixed ¡ Pre-rinse → "Additional func- Eco 50° dishes and cut- ¡ Cleaning 50 °C tions", Page 19 lery. ¡ Intermediate Level of soiling: rinse ¡ Removing com- ¡ Final rinse mon household 66 °C food remnants...
  • Page 19: Information For Test Institutes

    Additional functions en 7.1 Information for test insti- Additional func- tion tutes ¡ Continuous Test institutes are provided with in- use of this formation for comparability tests, e.g. function in- according to EN60436. creases the These are the conditions for conduct- hygiene status. ing the tests, however they are not ¡...
  • Page 20: Features

    en Features 9.1 Basket Additional func- tion Arrange the tableware in the basket. ¡ For a better drying result ExtraDry the final rinse temperature is increased and the drying phase exten- ded. ¡ Especially suit- able for drying plastic parts. ¡ There is a slight increase in energy con- 9.2 Cutlery basket...
  • Page 21: Folding Prongs

    first time en 9.3 Folding prongs 9.4 Height of tableware Use the folding prongs to position You can place tableware with a max- tableware securely, e.g. plates. imum height of 28 cm in the basket. first time 10 Before using for the first time first time 10.1 Performing the initial configuration On initial start-up or after a reset to...
  • Page 22: Water Softening System

    en Water softening system To ensure good dishwashing results, 11 Water softening sys- you can treat the water with special salt and the water softening system. To avoid damage to the appliance, water with a hardness above 9 °E Hard water leaves limescale on the must be softened.
  • Page 23: Switching Off Water Softening System

    Water softening system en ter hardness: the higher the water Place the lid back on the dis- hardness, the greater the amount of penser and turn to close. special salt required. 11.4 Switching off water ATTENTION! softening system Detergent may damage the water softening system.
  • Page 24: Rinse Aid System

    en Rinse aid system grammes. It will increase the run time and consumption values, e.g. water and electricity. Overview of consumption values with regeneration the water softening system Here you can find an overview of the maximum additional running time and consumption values during regeneration of the water softening system.
  • Page 25: Setting The Amount Of Rinse Aid

    Detergent en Add rinse aid up to the max mark. 12.3 Switching rinse aid sys- tem off If you find the rinse aid refill indicator irritating, e.g. when using combined detergents with a rinse aid compon- ent, you can switch the rinse aid sys- tem off.
  • Page 26 en Detergent Separate detergents Detergent Description Separate detergents are products Tabs Tabs are suitable for that do not contain components other all cleaning functions than detergent, e.g. powder deter- and do not need to gent or liquid detergent. be measured out. With powder and liquid detergent the With shorter Pro- dosage can be individually adjusted...
  • Page 27: Unsuitable Detergents

    Detergent en ¡ Even if the rinse aid and special 13.2 Unsuitable detergents salt refill indicators light up, wash- Do not use detergent which could ing programmes will run properly cause damage to the appliance or with combined detergents. present a risk to health. ¡...
  • Page 28: Tableware

    en Tableware Close the lid of the detergent dis- 14.1 Damage to glass and penser. tableware Only put glasses and china in the dishwasher if it is marked as dish- washer-safe by the manufacturer. Avoid damage to glass and table- ware. Cause Recommenda- tion The following...
  • Page 29: Arrange Tableware

    Tableware en ¡ For better washing and drying res- Cause Recommenda- ults, position items with curves or tion recesses at an angle so water can Highly caustic al- If you are using run off. kaline or highly highly caustic al- acidic cleaning kaline or highly solutions, in par- acidic cleaning...
  • Page 30: Basic Operation

    en operation Check the washing tank and ac- If you do not perform any actions ▶ cessories for soiling and clean if on the appliance for 15 minutes, necessary. the appliance will automatically → "Cleaning and servicing", switch off. Page 33 15.3 Setting a programme To adjust the wash cycle to the soil- operation 15 Basic operation...
  • Page 31: Starting The Programme

    operation en Tip: To deactivate timer program- 15.8 Terminate programme ming, press repeatedly until "h:00" To end a programme early or to appears in the display. switch from a programme that has already started, you will need to can- 15.6 Starting the programme cel it first. Press ▶...
  • Page 32: Basic Settings

    en Basic settings 16 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 16.1 Overview of basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Display text Selection Description Water hardness H:04 H:00 - H:07 Set the water softening sys- tem to your water hardness.
  • Page 33: Changing Basic Settings

    Cleaning and servicing en 16.2 Changing basic settings 17.2 Self-cleaning interior Press ⁠ . To remove deposits, the appliance self-cleans the interior at regular inter- Press and hold ⁠ . vals. Turn the programme selector until The programme sequence is auto- the display shows the required set- matically adjusted for self-cleaning, ting.
  • Page 34: Filter System

    en Cleaning and servicing Pull down the micro filter to re- 17.5 Filter system move. The filter system removes coarse soiling from the dishwashing cycle. Press the locking catches gether and lift the coarse filter out ⁠ . Micro filter Fine filter Coarse filter Cleaning filters Soiling in the dishwashing water may...
  • Page 35: Cleaning The Spray Arm

    Cleaning and servicing en 17.6 Cleaning the spray arm Limescale and soiling in the dish- washing water may block the nozzles and bearing of the spray arm. Clean the spray arm regularly. Pull up the spray arm to remove. Check the outlet nozzles on the spray arm for blockages under running water and remove any for- eign objects.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting 18 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:18 or indicator for Turn on the water tap. ▶ water supply lights up. The flow rate must be at least 10 l/min when the water supply is open. The filters in the water connection of the supply or AquaStop hose are blocked.
  • Page 38 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:25 lights up. Wastewater pump is blocked. Clean the wastewater pump. ▶ → "Clean wastewater pump", Page 48 Cover of the wastewater pump is loose Secure the cover of the Wastewater pump ▶ → Page 48 so it clicks into position. E:27 lights up.
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Tableware is not dry. Position tableware at an angle where possible. ▶ The combined detergent used has a poor drying per- formance. Use rinse aid to improve drying performance. Use a different combined detergent with a better drying performance.
  • Page 40 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Remnants of food on Tableware is placed too close together or basket is tableware. overfilled. Arrange tableware with sufficient space in between. The spray jets must reach the surfaces of the table- ware. Avoid points of contact. Spray arm rotation is blocked.
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue in Lid of the detergent dispenser is blocked by items of the appliance tableware parts and will not open. Arrange tableware in the top basket tableware so the tab collecting tray is not obstructed by table- ware.
  • Page 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Stubborn white coat- Detergent substances are deposited there. These ings are present on coatings cannot generally be removed with chemicals. tableware, inside the Change your detergent → Page 25. ▶ appliance or the door. Clean the appliance mechanically. ▶...
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Coloured coatings You can remove deposits with Mechanical cleaning (blue, yellow, brown) → Page 33 or a machine cleaning product. It may that are difficult or im- not always be possible to completely remove de- possible to remove posits but they are harmless to health.
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Removable streaks Tableware has been precleaned too intensely. The are present on sensors chose a weaker programme. Stubborn soiling glasses, glassware cannot be entirely removed. with a metallic appear- Only remove large remnants of food and do not ▶...
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Excessive formation of Change the brand of detergent. ▶ foam occurs. Fault Cause and troubleshooting Special salt refill indic- Insufficient special salt. ator lights up. Add Special salt → Page 22. ▶ Sensor does not detect special salt tablets. Do not use special salt tablets.
  • Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Programme starts You did not wait until programme ended. automatically. → "Terminate programme", Page 31 ▶ Appliance stops dur- Appliance door is not closed properly. ing the programme or Close the appliance door. ▶ cuts out. Power and/or water supply has been interrupted. Check the power supply.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Knocking or rattling Distribute the tableware evenly. ▶ noise. Load the appliance with more tableware. ▶ Light items of tableware move about during the wash cycle. Position light items of tableware securely. ▶...
  • Page 48: Clean Wastewater Pump

    en Transportation, storage and disposal Pull up and remove the pump 18.1 Clean wastewater pump cover. Large remnants of food or foreign bodies can block the waste water pump. As soon as the rinsing water no longer drains properly, the waste water pump must be cleaned. WARNING Risk of injury! Sharp and pointed objects or frag-...
  • Page 49: Protect Appliance From Frost

    Transportation, storage and disposal en 19.2 Protect appliance from 19.4 Disposing of old appli- frost ance If there is a risk of frost where the ap- Valuable raw materials can be re- pliance will be standing, e.g. in a holi- used by recycling. day home, empty the appliance com- pletely.
  • Page 50: Customer Service

    en Customer Service 20.2 AQUA-STOP guarantee 20 Customer Service In addition to warranty claims against If you have any queries, are unable to the seller under the purchase agree- rectify faults on the appliance your- ment and in addition to our manufac- self or if your appliance needs to be turer's warranty, we will provide a re- repaired, contact Customer Service.
  • Page 51: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications en 21 Technical specifications Weight Max.: 24 kg Voltage 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz Power rating 2000 - 2400 W Fuse 10 - 16A Water pressure ¡ min. 50 kPa (0.5 bar) ¡ max. 1000 kPa (10 bar) Inlet rate Min. 10 l/min Water temperature Cold water. Hot water max.: 60 °C Capacity 6 place settings...
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