Safety instructions Built-under and built-in appliances should always be installed under a Delivery continuous work surface which is attached to the adjacent cupboards, in Immediately check the packaging and order to ensure that the appliance is dishwasher for any damage which may entirely stable.
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In daily use If a fault occurs Repairs or other work on the dishwasher should only be carried out Warning by a qualified specialist. Knives and other utensils with sharp points The dishwasher must be disconnected must be placed in the baskets either flat or from the electricity supply before any with the points downwards.
Getting to know your Appliance interior appliance Upper basket with 2-tiered cup rack Additional cutlery basket for the top Diagrams of the control panel and the basket * interior of the appliance can be found Upper spray arm in the envelope at the front. Lower spray arm Individual positions are referred to in the text.
Water softener Press and hold the B programme button, and set the main switch In order to rinse dishes and glasses ON, before releasing the programme satisfactorily, the dishwasher requires soft button again. water, i.e. containing little or no lime, The indicator lamp for the B button otherwise water stains will be left behind flashes, as does the figure...
Filling in the Salt The LOW SALT indicator on the front panel will light up initially but will extinguish Open the screw-type cap of the again after a short period when the salt compartment solution has become sufficiently concentrated. Warning Note Before switching on the appliance for When the control is set to...
Adding rinse aid Adjusting the amount of rinse-aid The rinse aid is required for stain-free The amount of rinse-aid added to the utensils and clear glasses. water can be varied by adjusting the Use only rinse aid for domestic stepless control. The rinse-aid control has dishwashers.
Not suitable for Damage to glassware and other dishes the dishwasher Possible causes: The following should not be type of glass or manufacturing process cleaned in the dishwasher: chemical composition of detergent Wooden cutlery and utensils – these water temperature and duration of will leach out and become unsightly;...
Arranging crockery, glasses, Pots and pans etc. in the dishwasher Lower basket Loading the dishwasher Scrape off any large amounts of left-over food. It is not necessary to rinse the dishes under running water. Place objects in the dishwasher in such a way that D items such as cups, glasses, pots/pans, etc.
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Shelf * Adjusting position of basket * * not on all models * not on all models Lean tall glasses and those with long stems against the shelf – not against other items to be washed. Ø max. 20/*25cm Ø max. 20/*25cm Ø...
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Top basket with side levers Baking sheet spray head * (Rackmatic) * some models You can clean large baking sheets or Pull out the top basket. grilles with the baking sheet spray head. To do this, remove the top basket and insert the spray head as illustrated in the diagram.
Detergents Detergent compartment with measuring marks Information about detergents The side of the detergent compartment is You can use any brand of liquid or powder marked with lines to help you determine detergent, as well as tablets, that have how much powder to add. been specifically designed for use in The capacity of the detergent container is domestic dishwashers.
auto 3in1 Reduce costs! The use of so-called combined detergent If your dishes are only products may make the use of rinse aid moderately dirty, you may be and/or salt unnecessary. able to use less detergent than There are currently several types of recommended.
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Switching the salt refill Note indicator / water softening Optimum rinsing and drying results can be system off and on obtained by using standard detergents in Hold down the programme button B conjunction with separate application of and switch on the main switch salt and rinse aid.
Programme overview This overview lists the max. possible number of programmes. The programmes supplied with your appliance are indicated on the fascia. Type of crockery e.g.china, Non- pots/pans, Mixed Mixed Delicate delicate cutlery, glasses, etc. Type of food Rinse off if Soups, casseroles, Soups, potatoes, Coffee, cakes,...
Washing dishes Switching the dishwasher ON Turn on the tap. Set main switch to ON. Reduce costs! Indicators light up according to the last programme that was selected. If only a small number of This same programme will run again if dishes have been loaded into no other programme button the dishwasher, selecting a...
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Time delay * Switching the dishwasher OFF Several minutes after the programme has on applicable models ended: You can delay the start of the programme Open the door when the programme in 1-hour steps up to 19 hours. has ended. Switch on the appliance.
Changing the programme Maintenance and care It is possible to change the programme A regular inspection and maintenance within 2 minutes after you have switched of your machine will help to prevent faults. the dishwasher on. This saves time and prevents problems. Should it be necessary to change the Therefore you should occasionally have programme after this period, the...
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Filters Reassembly: Insert the filter system and screw down The filters prevent larger remnants of with the filter cylinder. food or other objects from getting inside the pump. This residue can occasionally clog up the filters. The filter system consists of a filter cylinder, a flat fine filter and, depending on the model, a microfilter (*).
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Spray arms Pump * Lime and remnants of food in the washing on applicable models water can block the nozzles in the spray Larger remnants of food that have not arms and the arm been trapped by the filters and have been mountings .
Fault finding Resolving minor problems yourself Experience has shown that you can resolve most problems that arise during normal daily usage yourself, without having to call out a service engineer. Not only does this save costs, but it also ... with the appliance itself means that the appliance is available for Lower spray arm rotates with use again that much sooner.
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... with the dishes, cutlery, etc. Water remains inside appliance after programme has ended Remnants of food are stuck to the Blockage or kink in drainage hose. dishes, cutlery, etc. Pump is jammed. Dishwasher was not loaded Filters are blocked. properly.
Customer Service Dishes, cutlery, etc. have not been dried Please call your local service agent, if you Selected programme did not are not able to resolve any problem include drying function. yourself. The name of your nearest service Amount of rinse-aid was set too agent is shown in the Customer Service low.
Information Installation Notes on comparison tests The dishwasher must be connected by a qualified technician to ensure correct You will find details of the conditions for operation. The specifications for supply, the comparison tests on the additional drainage and connected load must fulfil ”Notes on comparison tests”...
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Fresh water connection Transporting the dishwasher Using the enclosed parts, connect the Drain water from the dishwasher. Secure fresh water connection to the tap all loose parts. The appliance should only according to the installation instructions. be transported in an upright position. Ensure that the fresh water connection is If the appliance is not kept upright not kinked, crushed or twisted.
Waste disposal Disposal of the packaging Please dispose of the packaging Disposal material in an environmentally friendly manner. Old appliances are not worthless rubbish. Keep children away from shipping Valuable raw materials can be reclaimed carton and packaging components. by recycling old appliances. Danger of suffocation from folding Pull out the mains plug of the redundant cartons and plastic film.
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Warning Children could become locked in the appliance (risk of suffocation) or find themselves in other dangerous situations. Therefore: Pull out the mains plug, sever and dispose of the power cord. Destroy the door lock so that the door can no longer be closed. This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EG concerning used electrical and electronic...
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