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SKS51E32EU
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  • Page 1 Dishwasher SKS51E32EU [en] User manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Safety ..........   4 9 Features........   19 1.1 General information.... 4 9.1 Basket ........ 19 1.2 Intended use....... 4 9.2 Cutlery basket ...... 19 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 9.3 Folding prongs ...... 19 1.4 Safe installation ...... 4 9.4 Height of tableware .... 20 1.5 Safe use ........ 5 10 Before using for the 1.6 Damaged appliance .... 7...
  • Page 3 15 Basic operation ......   28 15.1 Opening appliance door .. 28 15.2 Switching on the appliance .. 29 15.3 Setting a programme ..... 29 15.4 Setting additional functions .. 29 15.5 Setting timer programming ... 29 15.6 Starting the programme .. 29 15.7 Interrupting programme .. 29 15.8 Terminate programme.... 30 15.9 Switching off appliance .. 30 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: Safe Use

    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 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! Adding solvents to the interior of the appliance may cause explo- sions. ▶ Never add solvents to the interior of the appliance. Highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents in conjunc- tion with aluminium parts in the interior of the appliance may cause explosions.
  • Page 7: Damaged Appliance

    Safety en ▶ Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appli- ance. If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appliance parts or heat sources. ▶...
  • Page 8: Safety Systems

    en Safety Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to suffocate. ▶ Keep small parts away from children. ▶ Do not let children play with small parts. Children may become trapped in the appliance and suffocate. ▶ Use the childproof lock if fitted. ▶...
  • Page 9: Preventing Material Damage

    Preventing en 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 10: Childproof Lock

    en Childproof lock 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 11: Installing And Connecting The Appliance

    Installation and connection en ¡ 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 12 en Installation and connection ¡ 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 13: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 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 47. The data you need for Customer Service → Page 47.
  • Page 14: Controls

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Detergent dispenser Detergent → Page 24 is added to the de- tergent dispenser. Cutlery basket Cutlery basket → Page 19 Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for spe- cial salt. → "Water softening system", Page 20 Spray arm The spray arm washes the tableware in the basket.
  • Page 15 Familiarising yourself with your appliance en ON/OFF button Switching on the appliance → Page 29 Switching off the appliance → Page 30 Programme selector Programmes → Page 16 Start button and reset Starting the programme → Page 29 button Terminating the programme → Page 30 Programme sequence display The programme sequence display shows the current cycle of the appli- ance, e.g.
  • Page 16: Programmes

    en Programmes 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 17 Programmes en 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 18 lery. ¡ Intermediate Level of soiling: rinse ¡ Removing com- ¡ Final rinse mon household 66 °C food remnants...
  • Page 18: Information For Test Institutes

    en Additional functions 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 19: Features

    Features en 9.3 Folding prongs 9 Features Use the folding prongs to position You can find an overview of the pos- tableware securely, e.g. plates. sible features of your appliance and how to use them here. These features depend on the model of your appliance. 9.1 Basket Arrange the tableware in the basket.
  • Page 20: Height Of Tableware

    en first time Add detergent → Page 24. 9.4 Height of tableware Start the Programme with the You can place tableware with a max- highest cleaning temperature imum height of 28 cm in the basket. without tableware. To remove any marks from water or other residues, we recommend first time 10 Before using for the you operate the appliance without...
  • Page 21: Setting Water Softening System

    Water softening system en Note: Set the water hardness determ- ATTENTION! ined on your appliance. Detergent may damage the water With a water hardness of 0 - 8 °E softening system. you can dispense with special salt Only fill the dispenser of the water ▶...
  • Page 22: Switching Off Water Softening System

    en Water softening system Turn the programme selector until 11.4 Switching off water flashes. softening system Release the button. If you find the special salt refill indic- Turn the programme selector until ator irritating, e.g. when using com- no LED lights up (level 0). bined detergents with salt replace- → "Overview of water hardness set- ment substances, you can switch the...
  • Page 23: Rinse Aid System

    Rinse aid system en applicable standard and using the Add rinse aid up to the max mark. Eco 50° programme and the factory value of the water hardness is set to 9 - 20°E. 12 Rinse aid system You can use the rinse aid system and rinse aid to get tableware and glasses rinsed perfectly without marks.
  • Page 24: Switching Rinse Aid System Off

    en Detergent Press to save the setting. based bleaching agents are generally used to remove coloured marks, e.g. a The LEDs go out. tea or ketchup. 12.3 Switching rinse aid sys- Note: Follow the manufacturer's in- structions for each detergent. tem off Detergent Description If you find the rinse aid refill indicator Tabs...
  • Page 25: Unsuitable Detergents

    Detergent en 13.2 Unsuitable detergents Detergent Description The dosage can be Do not use detergent which could adjusted to the level cause damage to the appliance or of soiling. present a risk to health. Tip: Suitable detergents are available Detergent Description online via our website or from Cus- Hand wash- Hand washing-up li- tomer Service → Page 47.
  • Page 26: Adding Detergent

    en Tableware ¡ Even if the rinse aid and special Close the lid of the detergent dis- salt refill indicators light up, wash- penser. ing programmes will run properly with combined detergents. ¡ The function of rinse aid is limited with combined detergents. You will generally get better results using rinse aid.
  • Page 27: Tableware

    Tableware en 14.1 Damage to glass and Cause Recommenda- tion tableware Highly caustic al- If you are using Only put glasses and china in the kaline or highly highly caustic al- dishwasher if it is marked as dish- acidic cleaning kaline or highly washer-safe by the manufacturer.
  • Page 28: Removing Tableware

    en operation ¡ For better washing and drying res- 14.3 Removing tableware ults, position items with curves or recesses at an angle so water can WARNING run off. Risk of injury! Hot tableware can cause burns to the skin. When hot, tableware is sensitive to shock, may crack and can result in injury.
  • Page 29: Switching On The Appliance

    operation en 15.2 Switching on the appli- 15.5 Setting timer ance programming Press ⁠ . You can delay the start of the pro- ▶ gramme by 3, 6 or 9 hours. The Eco 50° programme is set by Press repeatedly until the relev- default.
  • Page 30: Terminate Programme

    en operation will help prevent excess pressure building up in the appliance and stop the appliance door bursting open. Press ⁠ . a The programme is saved and the appliance switches off. Press to resume the pro- gramme. 15.8 Terminate programme To end a programme early or to switch from a programme that has already started, you will need to can- cel it first.
  • Page 31: Basic Settings

    Basic settings en 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 Selection Description Water hardness Scale with 4 levels Set the water hardness.
  • Page 32: Self-Cleaning Interior

    en Cleaning and servicing Remove any coarse soiling in the Action Benefit interior with a damp cloth. If the appliance This will prevent Add detergent to the detergent dis- is not going to unpleasant penser. be used for a odours. Select the programme with the while, leave the highest temperature.
  • Page 33: Cleaning The Spray Arm

    Cleaning and servicing en Turn the coarse filter anticlockwise Carefully clean the rim of dirt and remove the filter system ⁠ . between the coarse and the fine fil- ter. Check that no foreign objects ‒ Re-assemble the filter system. fall into the sump. Make sure that the locking catches on the coarse filter click into posi- tion.
  • Page 34: 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 35 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Display for water sup- Clean the filter. ply lights up Re-insert the filter in the supply hose. Screw the water connection back on. Check the water connection for leaks. Restore the power supply. Switch the appliance on. Filters are soiled or blocked.
  • Page 36 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Tableware is not dry. No rinse aid used or dosage set too low. Add Rinse aid → Page 23. Set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed. Programme or programme option has no drying phase, or the drying phase is too brief. Select a programme with drying, e.g.
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Cutlery is not dry. Cutlery not arranged properly in the cutlery basket or cutlery drawer. Droplets can form on the cutlery contact points. Arrange cutlery individually where possible. → Page 27 Avoid points of contact. Appliance interior still Not a fault.
  • Page 38 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Remnants of food on Top baskets on right and left are not set to same tableware. height. Set the top baskets on the left and right to the ▶ same level. Detergent residue in Lid of the detergent dispenser is blocked by items of the appliance tableware parts and will not open.
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Wipeable or water-sol- Change your detergent if required. uble coatings are Special salt dispenser is not screwed tight. present inside the ap- Screw the special salt dispenser tight. ▶ pliance or on the door. Stubborn white coat- Detergent substances are deposited there.
  • Page 40 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Coloured coatings The formation of films is due to substances contained (blue, yellow, brown) in vegetables (cabbage, celery, potatoes, noodles, that are difficult or im- etc.) or tap water (manganese). possible to remove Clean the appliance. ▶...
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Removable streaks Detergent residue is present in the final rinse. Lid of are present on the detergent dispenser is blocked by tableware items glasses, glassware and will not open fully. with a metallic appear- Arrange tableware in the top basket tableware so ance and cutlery.
  • Page 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue is Only add detergent to a detergent dispenser when ▶ present in the deter- dry. gent dispenser or the tablet collecting tray. Excessive formation of Hand washing-up liquid is present in dispenser for foam occurs.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Appliance cannot be Appliance functions have failed. switched on or oper- Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse. ated. Wait at least 2 minutes. Connect the appliance to the power supply. Switch the appliance on. Appliance does not The mains fuse has tripped.
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Lid on the detergent Detergent dispenser or lid are blocked by sticky deter- dispenser cannot be gent residue. closed. Remove detergent residue. ▶ Fault Cause and troubleshooting Filling valves making Caused by the domestic installation. No appliance knocking noises.
  • Page 45: Clean Wastewater Pump

    Transportation, storage and disposal en 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 46: Protect Appliance From Frost

    en Transportation, storage and disposal 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 47: Customer Service

    Customer Service en 20 Customer Service If you have any queries, are unable to rectify faults on the appliance your- self or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Customer Service. Function-relevant genuine spare parts according to the corresponding Eco- design Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at least 10 years from the date on which your appliance was placed on...
  • Page 48: Technical Specifications

    en Technical specifications 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: 25 °C Capacity 6 place settings You can find more information about...
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