Safety instructions Warning Delivery Knives and other utensils with sharp points Check the packaging and dishwasher must be placed in the cutlery basket with immediately for damage caused in the points downwards or horizontally on transit. Do not switch on a damaged the knife shelf *.
Disposal Getting to know your Make redundant appliances unusable appliance to prevent subsequent accidents. Diagrams of the control panel and the Dispose of the appliance in an interior of the appliance can be found environmentally friendly manner. in the envelope at the front. Individual positions are referred to in the Warning text.
Water softening system The amount of salt dispensed can be set To ensure good washing results, in 4 stages depending on the hardness the dishwasher requires soft water, of your water. Accordingly 0, 1, 2 or i.e. containing low amounts of lime, 3 displays are lit (see table).
Salt Switching off salt refill indicator/water softening Using salt system Always refill with salt immediately before If the salt refill indicator is impaired switching on the appliance. This ensures (e.g. when using combined detergents that overrun salt solution is immediately containing salt component), it can be washed out and does not corrode the switched off.
Rinse aid Setting amount of rinse-aid The amount of rinse aid dispensed can As soon as the rinse-aid refill indicator be set in 4 stages. Accordingly 0, 1, 2 lights up on the control panel, or 3 displays are lit. refill with rinse aid.
Utensils Loading the dishwasher Remove large food remnants. Not suitable It is not necessary to prerinse utensils Cutlery and utensils made of wood. under running water. Delicate decorative glasses, craft and Place the utensils so that antique utensils. These decors are not D they are secure and cannot tip over.
Pans Folding spikes * Bottom basket * depending on model The spikes can be folded down to improve arrangement of pans, bowls and glasses. Small accessories holder * * depending on model Light-weight plastic accessories, e.g. cups, Cutlery basket lids, etc. can be held securely in the small You should always place cutlery unsorted accessories holder.
Adjusting the height of the Top basket with side levers basket * (Rackmatic) Pull out the top basket * depending on model If required, the height of the upper utensils To lower the basket, press in the left and then the right lever on the outside basket can be adjusted to provide more space for tall utensils either in the upper of the basket.
Detergent Detergent dispenser with dosing aid You can use tablets as well as powder The graduated detergent dispenser or liquid detergents for dishwashers, helps you add the correct amount of but never use washing up liquid. Tablets powder or liquid detergent: contain not only detergent but also lower line: 15 ml...
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Warnings Do not place small parts for washing in the tablet collecting tray ; this prevents the tablet from dissolving evenly. If you want to add more utensils after the programme has started, do not use the tablet collecting tray as a handle for the upper basket.
Overview of programmes The max. possible number of programmes is illustrated in this overview. The corresponding programmes for your appliance can be found on the fascia. Programme Type of utensils Programme sequence Possible and soiling additional options Intensive 70° Pots, utensils Prerinse and cutlery Clean 70°...
Additional options Washing the dishes * depending on model Programme data Additional options can be set with the The programme data (consumption buttons. values) can be found in the summary of instructions. This data refers to normal Express Wash conditions and the water hardness set (VarioSpeed) * value 2.
Timer programming * Change the setting as follows: ress button < until the required * depending on model setting has been selected. You can delay the start of the programme Press Start button by 3, 6 or 9 hours. The displays go out. Switch on ON/OFF switch The selected setting is saved.
Terminating the programme Maintenance and care (Reset) A regular inspection and maintenance of Open the door. your machine will help to prevent faults. Press Start button This saves time and prevents problems. approx. 3 sec. Overall condition The Cleaning display is lit.
Filters Spray arms The filters keep large foreign objects Limescale and contaminants in the rinsing water may block nozzles and bearings on in the rinsing water away from the pump. the spray arms These foreign objects may occasionally block the filters. Check outlet nozzles on the spray arms The filter system consists of a coarse filter, for blockages.
Waste water pump Troubleshooting Large food remnants in the rinsing water Experience has shown that you can rectify not retained by the filters may block the most faults which occur in daily operation waste water pump. The rinsing water is without calling customer service.
... during the wash cycle “check water supply” display lights up. Unusual foam formation Tap turned off. Handwash liquid in the rinse Water supply interrupted. aid dispenser. Supply hose kinked. Spilled rinse-aid causes excessive frothing, therefore please remove Filter in the water supply blocked. with a cloth.
Customer service White stains on the utensils/glasses remain milky. If you are unable to rectify the fault, please If phosphate-free detergents are used with contact your customer service. hard tap water, white deposits may be Your nearest customer service centre can deposited more easily on utensils and the be found in the customer service list.
Installation Do not install the appliance near heat sources (radiators, heat storage tanks, The dishwasher must be connected cookers or other appliances which correctly, otherwise it will not function generate heat) and do not install under properly. The specifications for the inlet a hob.
Electrical connection The appliance can easily be installed in a fitted kitchen between wooden and Connect the appliance to an alternating plastic walls. If the plug is not freely current only, ranging from 220 V to accessible following installation, 240 V and 50 Hz or 60 Hz via a correctly an allpole disconnector with a contact installed socket with protective earth opening of at least 3 mm must be fitted...
Transportation Waste disposal Empty the dishwasher and secure Both the packaging of new appliances loose parts. and the old appliances themselves contain Drain the appliance according to the valuable raw materials and recyclable following steps: materials. Turn on the tap. Please dispose of the individual parts Open the door.
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Child-proof lock * Always close the appliance door Switch on the child-proof lock completely before leaving the Open the door with child-proof appliance. Only in this way can you lock switched on Switch off the child-proof lock protect your children from potential hazards.
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