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Control panel description
Installation menu selection
How to select a wash cycle
The "Info button"
Programmes
Options
Some tips for...
Best results
Loading the dishwashing machine
Troubleshooting
Instruction for use

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  • Page 1 Control panel description Installation menu selection How to select a wash cycle The “Info button” Programmes Options Some tips for... Best results Loading the dishwashing machine Troubleshooting Instruction for use...
  • Page 3 The new “Intelligent wash cycle selected. And that Dialogue” dishwasher from is not all Intelligent Dialogue Bauknecht, with its direct is capable of: the appliance dialogue between man and provides hints and tips on machine, represent a whole...
  • Page 4 Control panel description You can access the info menu at any time, The “Info button” provides useful information concerning: by pressing . When the green light is on: • instruction for use the button is activated. • hints & tips Press again to exit.
  • Page 5 Installation menu selection These screens will appear only the first time you switch on the machine. To change your settings: enter the button. 1. Press the ON/OFF button. Welcome 2. Select the desired language. 3. Confirm. English N.B.: Français Deutsch an audible beep sounds each time a button is pressed.
  • Page 6: Autonormal

    How to select a wash cycle Turn on the tap and close the dishwasher. Select the recommended wash cycle for the type of dishes and the degree of soiling. You can view other cycles by pressing the "Special cycles" selection button. AutoNormal 1:50 AutoNormal...
  • Page 7 Once you have finalised your selections, AutoIntensive 1:30 press to begin the cycle. WASHING The display will show the selected programme, the remaining time, the programme status and any options selected. When an automatic cycle is selected, the cycle duration displayed immediately is only approxi- Interrupt Half load mate.
  • Page 9 The “Info button” This button can be pressed at any time, even during a wash cycle. Navigation system: Best results • Golden rules • Loading guide • Tips Use & care Maintenance • Best Results • Maintenance How to take care of •...
  • Page 10 SENSE DYNAMIC An advanced dual sensor technology optimising all resources while guaranteeing best washing results. The dual sensor technology: Real evaluation of water dirtiness - Transmission signal measures liquid dirt - Reflection signal measures solid dirt Continuous sensing: - Every 10 seconds, a new measurement is taken - The machine continuously adapts the program according to the level of dirtiness in the water.
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Programmes Main cycles SENSE DYNAMIC AutoIntensive 60°-70° AutoNormal 1:50 This programme is highly recommended for your most heavily soiled items (no more need to clean Special cycles AutoIntensive them by hand) It is especially adapted to all types of burnt on Start delay AutoNormal and encrusted pots &...
  • Page 12: Start Delay

    Options Start Delay AutoIntensive 1:50 This option can be used to delay the start of the Start In wash cycle until a set time. Special cycles The timer can be programmed from 1 to 24 00:00 hours. Start delay This function makes it possible to obtain further energy savings (see chapter on “Energy-saving Half-load hints”).
  • Page 13 Tips for obtaining best results user instructions. and glue might also be To ensure best results and The detergent packaging deposited on the spray arm avoid any damage, it is essential to load your must be kept closed and or pump, reducing the dishwasher properly.
  • Page 14: Sense

    Energy-saving tips SENSE DYNAMIC The sensor programmes continuously measure the water dirtiness and adapt the temperature, water and program duration accordingly, using only the resource amount that is really necessary to leave the dishes clean. If you have a reduced tariff for electricity at night and would like to save money, avoid costly use of the...
  • Page 15 Preparing and loading dishes To avoid damage or Remove any food leftovers breakages, arrange china, such as bones, or toothpicks and any other objects. It is crystal and other delicate not necessary to rinse plates items so that they do not before placing them in the touch.
  • Page 16 Accessories Upper Plate holder • Horizontal position: rack cups, long-stemmed glasses • Vertical position: plates Glass Holder “Vario-Organiser” Cutlery basket • The “Vario-Organiser” shelf is a • Use this basket only with useful accessory able to hold long the Half-load option utensils and tea or coffee cups.
  • Page 17 Lower Plate holders • The 2 plate holders can be rack folded down to position pots and pans Cutlery basket • Can be removed to increase available space...
  • Page 18 Upper rack height adjustment The height can be adjusted even with the rack loaded. The dishwasher is delivered with the upper rack in the top position. To raise: To lower: pull up the two side handles pull out the two side handles until the rack clicks into and gently lower the rack.
  • Page 19 Tips for washing special materials Dishwasher- Materials not suitable materials suitable for your dishwasher Cast iron Always check the dishes The iron rusts and the manufacturer’s coating detaches. instructions before washing in a dishwasher. Knives with hollow handles Aluminium Some knives have glued-on High wash temperatures and handles, which can detach concentrated detergent can...
  • Page 20: Autointensive 60-70

    How to select the best programme for your type of loads: Full load Upper rack Lower rack Temperatures of programs (°C) lightly soiled heavily soiled Glassware 40 or AutoNormal 50 or AutoNormal Coffee crockery (cups...) 50 or AutoNormal 50 or AutoIntensive Crockery (plates, bowls...) 50 or AutoNormal 50 or AutoIntensive...
  • Page 21 Plates, pots and pans in lower rack Lower rack Fold down one of the two plate holders to make space for the pots and pans. To accommodate large plates (up to 28 cm in diameter) adjust the upper rack height.
  • Page 22 Plates in the lower rack Lower rack The dishes have to be positioned in the 3 available plate holders (smaller plates in the fix frontal one). Serving dishes can be fixed between or inside the plate holders depending on the size.
  • Page 23 Pots and pans in the lower rack Lower rack Fold down the two plate holders in order to make space for the pots and pans.
  • Page 24 Mixed load including special items Lower rack Thanks to its generous space and flexibility, the lower rack can be used to wash crockery with non-standard shapes and sizes. You can place large plates (up to 28 cm in diameter) in the lower rack by adjusting the height of the upper rack.
  • Page 25 Non-standard crockery in the lower rack Lower rack You can use the plate holders Food mixer beaters can be placed in the cutlery basket when washing cake tins in the lower rack. as long as they do not interfere with the spray arm Put big cake plates (up to 28 rotation.
  • Page 26 Normal load in the upper rack Upper rack The “Vario-Organiser” shelf in the upper left position can be used to store cups or long utensils like kitchen knives and carving forks. The remaining space below can be used to store glasses. Use the crockery holder positioned vertically to hold plates, and horizontally, to...
  • Page 27 Glasses and cups in the upper rack Upper rack The “Vario-Organiser” shelf can be used to support long-stemmed glasses in a very safe position. Use the crockery holder positioned vertically to hold plates, and horizontally to position coffee and teacups.
  • Page 28 Long stemmed glasses in the upper rack Upper rack The “Vario-Organiser” shelf in the middle position is used to hold long stemmed glasses in a very safe position. You can position long-stemmed glasses either on the left or to the right side. Under the “Vario-Organiser”...
  • Page 29 Typical half load in the upper rack Upper rack The “Vario-Organiser” shelf Use the crockery holders positioned vertically to hold in the middle position can store long utensils like plates and horizontally to kitchen knives and carving hold cups. forks or cups. The remaining space below can be used to store more cups or glasses.
  • Page 30 Half load-Breakfast dishes in the upper rack Upper rack The “Vario-Organiser” shelf Use the crockery holders in the middle position can positioned vertically to hold store long utensils like plates and positioned kitchen knives and carving horizontally to hold tea and forks or cups.
  • Page 31 Troubleshooting Marked or dull dishes Dishes not dry or This is mainly caused by sparkling Fill the rinse aid dispenser calcium deposits on dishes. and check the setting is To remedy this problem, use correct. For better drying vinegar or proceed as results, adjust the rinse aid follows: setting to a higher level.
  • Page 32 Troubleshooting Discolouring of silver Iridescence caused by Streaked glass (Dulling) silicate and streaking This problem cannot simply To remove tarnishing on To fully remedy this problem be eliminated by decreasing cutlery, use a product the dosage of detergent specifically for cleaning you must wash the dishes by hand, used, but the process can be...

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