Gaggenau DF 250 Operating Instructions Manual

Gaggenau DF 250 Operating Instructions Manual

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DF 251 / 250

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  • Page 1 en-us Operating instructions fr-ca Notice d'utilisation Dishwasher DF 251 / 250...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    en-us Table of contents e n - u s O per a t i n g i n s t r u c t i o ns Safety Definitions Dishwasher Cycles IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Dishwasher Cycle Options Risk of fire, electrical shock, or serious injury Intensive Zone Grounding Instructions Power...
  • Page 4 en-us Customer Service Statement of Limited Product Warranty What this Warranty Covers & Who it Applies to: How Long the Warranty Lasts Repair/Replace as Your Exclusive Remedy Out of Warranty Product Warranty Exclusions How to Obtain Warranty Service Installation and connection Parts included Safety instructions Delivery...
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  • Page 6: Safety Definitions

    en-us Safety Definitions Safety Definitions S a f e t y D e f i n i t i o n s WARNING This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as a result of non-observance of this warning. CAUTION! This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may occur as a result of non-observance of this...
  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This dishwasher is provided with Installation WARNING Instructions and this Use and Care Manual. Read and understand all instructions before Risk of electrical shock or fire! using the dishwasher. Electrical shock or fire could result if the electrical supply for the dishwasher This dishwasher is intended for use up to a...
  • Page 8: Grounding Instructions

    9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Grounding Instructions Safe Operation This appliance must be grounded to a metal, Use this dishwasher only for its intended permanent wiring system or an equipment function, which is the washing of household grounding conductor must be run with the dishware and kitchenware rated as dishwasher circuit conductors and connected to the...
  • Page 9: Child Safety

    9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS NSF/ANSI 184 Certified residential Remove the dishwasher door to the washing dishwashers are not intended for licensed compartment when removing an old food establishments. dishwasher for service or discarding. To avoid floor damage and possible mold growth, do not allow wet areas to remain Child Safety around or under the dishwasher.
  • Page 10: Causes Of Damage

    en-us Causes of Damage Causes of Damage N OTICES C a u s e s o f D a m a g e Never use steam cleaning products to clean your ▯ dishwasher. The manufacturer will not be liable for the possible damages or consequences.
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    en-us Getting Started Getting Started Appliance overview G e t t i n g S t a r t e d The numbers stated below refer to the overview images on the previous page of this manual.
  • Page 12: Operating Panel

    en-us Getting Started Info button ( Operating panel The Info button ( can be used to display additional wash ( On/Off button I n f o b u t t o n cycle information. 0 Wash cycles** Press the Info button (8. 8 Info button ( @ Digital display Press the wash cycle button.
  • Page 13: Switching On The Appliance For The First Time

    en-us Getting Started Switching on the appliance for the first The required settings for switching on the appliance for the first time are listed in the table below. time Change the setting as follows: When the dishwasher is switched on for the first time, Keep pressing button >...
  • Page 14: Settings

    en-us Getting Started Settings Keep pressing button > )* until the required setting The dishwasher has been preset with certain settings for your convenience. You can change these factory is displayed. setting. Make the selection with setting buttons + - X. Change the setting as follows: Press and hold the Info button ( 8 for 3 seconds.
  • Page 15: Water Softening System / Special Salt

    en-us Water softening system / special salt Adjusting the water softening system Water softening system / special salt The amount of salt dispensed can be set from 0 to 62°E. Salt is not required at the set value 0-8. To ensure good rinsing results, the dishwasher requires W a t e r s o f t e n i n g s y s t e m / s p e c i a l s a l t soft water, i.e.
  • Page 16: Using Special Salt

    en-us Rinse Aid Using special salt Rinse Aid As soon as the low salt indicator P lights up on the digital display, salt should be topped off. Always refill A s soon as the low rinse aid indicator H lights up on R i n s e A i d with special salt immediately before switching on the the control panel, rinse aid should be topped off.
  • Page 17: Setting The Amount Of Rinse Aid Used

    en-us Rinse Aid Close the lid. Lid must be fully closed until it clicks in Switching off rinse aid refill order to seal. indicator Wipe up any excess rinse aid that may have puddled If the use of combined detergents with a rinse aid when the dispenser reservoir is full.
  • Page 18: Loading The Dishwasher

    en-us Loading the Dishwasher Glass and silverware damage Loading the Dishwasher Causes: D ishware material Glass type and glass production process. L o a d i n g t h e D i s h w a s h e r ▯...
  • Page 19: Recommended Loading Pattern

    en-us Loading the Dishwasher Loading the lower rack Third rack - 12 place setting Place large items in the lower rack 1j. Load pots, pans and bowls upside down. Do not block the vent hole with tall baking sheets. Load these items on the right side of the dishwasher.
  • Page 20: Loading The Silverware Basket

    en-us Loading the Dishwasher Third rack - 10 place setting Suggested loading patterns Salad fork Teaspoon Dinner fork Knife Loading the silverware basket* Tablespoon Serving spoon Place knives and sharp utensils with their handles up and forks and spoons with their handles down. If large Serving fork or oddly-shaped items are loaded in the silverware basket, be sure they do not nest together.
  • Page 21: Rack Accessories

    en-us Loading the Dishwasher Rack accessories Cup shelves* The cup shelves and the space underneath can be used Third rack* for small cups and glasses or for larger items of silverware, such as wooden spoons or serving spoons The third rack 1* horizontally positions knives, or forks.
  • Page 22 en-us Loading the Dishwasher Flip tines* Extra tall item sprinkler* Depending on the features of your dishwasher, the tines Large trays or grills as well as large plates (gourmet can be folded down. This facilitates arrangement of plates, pasta plates, dinner plates) can be cleaned with pots, bowls and glasses..
  • Page 23: Unloading The Dishwasher

    en-us Loading the Dishwasher Adjusting the height of the rack * If required, the height of the upper rack 12 can be g h t o f t h e r a c k A d j u s t i n g t h e h e i adjusted to create more space for taller utensils either in the upper or lower rack.
  • Page 24: Upper Rack With Side Levers

    en-us Loading the Dishwasher Upper rack with side levers Upper rack with upper and lower pairs of rollers Pull out upper rack 12. Pull out upper rack 12. Remove upper rack. Hold the sides of the rack along the upper edge. Re-attach upper rack to the upper (Setting 3) or This prevents it from suddenly dropping.
  • Page 25: Detergent

    en-us Detergent Close cover on the detergent dispenser. Detergent Cover “clicks” into position. U se only detergent specifically designed for D e t e r g e n t dishwashers. For best results, use fresh powdered dishwashing detergent or detergent tabs. NOTICE: To avoid dishwasher damage: Do not use hand dishwashing products in your...
  • Page 26 en-us Detergent Notes If you want to add more utensils after the wash cycle ▯ has started, do not use the detergent tab tray 1B as a handle for the upper rack. The detergent tab could already be there and you will touch the partially dissolved tab.
  • Page 27: Dishwasher Cycles

    en-us Dishwasher Cycles Dishwasher Cycles N ote: In order to save energy, it is recommended to set D i s h w a s h e r C y c l e s the Auto Power Off feature to “After one minute”. Wash cycle Recommended use Possible wash cycle option...
  • Page 28: Dishwasher Cycle Options

    en-us Dishwasher Cycle Options Wash Cycle Information Dishwasher Cycle Options To save energy, this dishwasher has EcoSense where Intensive Zone Ï the sensors in the dishwasher automatically adjust the D i s h w a s h e r C y c l e O p t i o n s cycle length, temperature and water changes based on Perfect for a mixed load.
  • Page 29: Operating The Dishwasher

    en-us Operating the Dishwasher Opening the door Operating the Dishwasher To open the door, press the upper middle part of the door. The appliance opens automatically. Note: With hidden controls, the door must be opened O p e r a t i n g t h e D i s h w a s h e r before changing settings and closed after changing settings.
  • Page 30: Time Display

    en-us Operating the Dishwasher Time display AutoPowerOff (Switching off automatically after the end of the wash The wash cycle time is determined during the wash cycle) cycle by the water temperature, the amount of dishes, as well as the degree of soiling and may vary (depending To save energy, the dishwasher is switched off 1 minute A u t o P o w e r O f f on the selected wash cycle).
  • Page 31: Child-Proof Lock

    en-us Operating the Dishwasher Child-proof lock * Delay start time The dishwasher features an electronic child-proof lock. You can delay the start of the wash cycle by up to C h i l d - p r o o f l o c k The child-proof lock protects children from potential 24 hours.
  • Page 32: Switching Off The Appliance

    en-us Operating the Dishwasher Switching off the appliance Terminating the wash cycle (Reset) Open the door. s h c y c l e T e r m i n a t i n g t h e w a Short time after the end of the wash cycle: Press the START button )"...
  • Page 33: Care And Maintenance

    en-us Care and Maintenance Special salt and rinse aid Care and Maintenance Top off the salt and/or rinse aid as soon as the refill indicators on the fascia P and H are lit. A regular inspection and maintenance of your machine C a r e a n d M a i n t e n a n c e will help to prevent faults.
  • Page 34: Spray Arms

    en-us Care and Maintenance Cleaning intervals The filter system is designed to minimize maintenance and reduce noise while providing premium cleaning performance and minimum energy consumption. Depending on use habits and water hardness, the filter system will require some maintenance to sustain premium cleaning performance.
  • Page 35: Drain Pump

    en-us Care and Maintenance Drain pump Place cover in the original position, press down and engage. Large food remnants in the rinsing water not retained by Reinstall filters. the filters may block the waste water pump. In this case: Re-insert racks. WARNING Note: The drain pump will not work properly if drain pump cover is not snapped in completely until it click.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    en-us Troubleshooting Troubleshooting WARNING Improper repairs or use of non-original D ishwashers may occasionally exhibit problems that are replacement parts may cause considerable T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g unrelated to a malfunction of the dishwasher itself. The damage and put the user at considerable risk! following information may help you with a dishwasher Always have repairs carried out by authorized...
  • Page 37 en-us Troubleshooting Fault Cause Remedial action Error code “:ƒ† is lit. Drain pump blocked or cover on the Clean pump and lock cover correctly. drain pump is not locked in position. Error code “:ƒˆ is lit. Mains voltage too low. Not an appliance fault, have the mains voltage and electrical installation checked.
  • Page 38 en-us Troubleshooting Fault Cause Remedial action Appliance interior wet after rinse No appliance fault. On account of the “Condensation drying” cycle. principle, water droplets are physically induced and required in the container. The humidity in the air condenses on the inner walls of the dishwasher, drains and is pumped out.
  • Page 39 en-us Troubleshooting Fault Cause Remedial action Detergent dispenser cover 9* Detergent residue. Dishes must not be placed above the detergent tab tray 1B. These may block the blocked by dishes and therefore does not open fully. lid of the detergent dispenser and prevent it from opening fully.
  • Page 40 en-us Troubleshooting Fault Cause Remedial action Tea or lipstick residue on the Too low rinsing temperature. Select wash cycle with higher washing dishes. temperature. Too little or unsuitable detergent. Use suitable detergent at correct dosage. Dishes precleaned too intensely; Do not prerinse dishes. Remove only large sensors therefore decide on weak food soils.
  • Page 41 en-us Troubleshooting Fault Cause Remedial action Rust spots on the silverware. Silverware not adequately rust- Use corrosion-resistant silverware. resistant. Knife blades are frequently more severely affected. Silverware will also rust if rusting Do not wash rusting parts. parts are rinsed at the same time (pan handles, damaged utensil baskets, etc.).
  • Page 42 en-us Troubleshooting Fault Cause Remedial action Door does not open. Door is not set correctly. Set the door correctly with the aid of the installation instructions. Child lock is activated. Deactivate Child lock. Appliance is disconnected from the Check mains plug and fuses. mains.
  • Page 43: Customer Service

    Please be sure to include your model information as not necessary to effectuate warranty coverage, it is the best way for Gaggenau to notify you in the unlikely event well as an explanation of the problem and the date it of a safety notice or product recall.
  • Page 44: Repair/Replace As Your Exclusive Remedy

    Repair/Replace as Your Exclusive Out of Warranty Product Remedy Gaggenau is under no obligation, at law or otherwise, to provide you with any concessions, including repairs, During this warranty period, Gaggenau or one of its pro-rates, or Product replacement, once this warranty authorized service providers will repair your Product has expired.
  • Page 45: How To Obtain Warranty Service

    Installation and connection In no event shall Gaggenau have any liability or Installation and connection responsibility whatsoever for damage to surrounding property, including cabinetry, floors, ceilings, and other structures or objects around the Product. Also excluded The dishwasher must be connected correctly, otherwise...
  • Page 46: Technical Specifications

    en-us Installation and connection Technical specifications Installation The required installation dimensions can be Weight: ▯ found in the installation instructions. Level up to 132 lbs (60 kg) the appliance with the aid of the height-adjustable feet. Ensure that the appliance is situated Voltage: ▯...
  • Page 47: Water Supply Connection

    en-us Installation and connection Water supply connection Hot water connection * The dishwasher can be connected to cold or hot water H o t w a t e r c o n n e c t i Fasten the water supply connection to the tap up to max.
  • Page 48: Electrical Connection

    en-us Installation and connection Electrical connection Transporting the appliance Empty the dishwasher and secure loose parts. Connect the appliance to an 120 V, 60 Hz alternating ▯ current only, via a correctly installed outlet with Drain the appliance according to the following steps: protective grounding conductor.

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