Gaggenau DF481701F Use And Care Manual
Gaggenau DF481701F Use And Care Manual

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  • Page 1 Gaggenau en-us Use and Care Manual DF481701F Dishwasher...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    en-us Table of contents 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....  4 12.4 Adding Detergent ...........  24 1.1 Safety definitions............ 4 12.5 Detergent table............ 24 1.2 General information...........  4 13 Dishware ..............  24 1.3 Intended use .............  4 13.1 Damage to glass and dishware ......
  • Page 3 en-us 22 STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY ............  45 22.1 What this warranty covers & Who it applies to.. 45 22.2 How long the warranty lasts ........ 45 22.3 Extended Warranty .......... 45 22.4 Repair/replace as your exclusive remedy.... 46 22.5 Out of warranty product.........
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions carefully before use. These precau- For normal household use and in enclosed spaces in a ¡ tions will reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire and injury residential environment. to persons.
  • Page 5: Risk To Children

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Do not use harsh chemicals such as bleach-based ▶ Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced products to clean your dishwasher. Some bleach-based in a hot water system that has not been used for two products can damage your dishwasher and may weeks or more.
  • Page 6: Safety Systems

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1.9 Safety systems Protect children from possible hazards resulting from the appliance. The appliance is equipped with a Childproof lock →  Page 7 .
  • Page 7: Preventing Material Damage

    Preventing material damage en-us Change the sensor setting to the default. 2 Preventing material damage Preventing material damage a Consumption is reduced. →  "Sensors", Page 7 Preventing material damage NOTICE: Zeolith drying automatically helps to save energy. Harsh chemicals such as bleach-based products can dam- age your dishwasher.
  • Page 8 en-us Environmental protection and energy-saving Sensor setting Description tive agents. Energy and water consumption are adjusted ac- cordingly.
  • Page 9: Familiarizing Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarizing yourself with your appliance en-us 5 Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD number →  Page 44 . You will need this data to contact Customer service →  Page 44 . Detergent dispenser Add detergent to the detergent dispenser.
  • Page 10: Controls

    en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for special salt. →  "Water softening system", Page 21 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the dishware in the lower rack. If the dishware has not been washed properly, clean the spray arms.
  • Page 11 Familiarizing yourself with your appliance en-us Info button If you press , the display shows information about se- lected cycles, basic settings and additional functions. If you press for approx. 3 seconds, you can open the menu. →  "Changing the basic settings", Page 30 Rinse aid refill indicator Rinse aid system → ...
  • Page 12: Dishwasher Cycles

    en-us Dishwasher Cycles 6 Dishwasher Cycles Dishwasher Cycles Below is an overview of the different cycles available on your dishwasher. Dishwasher Cycles The running time may vary depending on the cycle selected. The running time depends on the water temperature, the quantity of dishware, the level of dirt and the option selected. The running time will change if the rinse aid system is switched off or rinse aid needs to be added.
  • Page 13: Energy Guide

    Options en-us Cycle Purpose Cycle sequence Usage 1) Hour/min. 2) Electrical/kWH 3) Water/gal Dishware: Time-optimized: 1) 0:35 ¡ Cleaning delicate dishware, Cleaning 113 °F 2) 0.560 ¡ ¡ ¡ Quick Wash silverware, temperature-sen- Intermediate rinse 3) 2.8 ¡ ¡ sitive plastics and glasses. Final rinse 126 °F ¡...
  • Page 14: Options

    en-us Features Press in the right and left hand levers on the outside of Option the rack. If you do not specify any zone via the Home Connect® app, the 2 zones at the rear of the lower rack will then be activated with the lower spray arm.
  • Page 15: Lower Rack

    Features en-us Lower the rack and pull out. Slide the rack into the appliance ⁠ . Slide the guide rails into the appliance. 8.2 Lower rack Installing the upper rack Arrange pans and plates in the lower rack. Pull the guide rails of the upper rack out of the appli- ance ⁠...
  • Page 16: Silverware Basket

    en-us Features Lower the rack and insert into the front holders ⁠ . Removing the lower rack Slide the rack into the appliance. Pull the lower rack right out. 8.3 Silverware Basket Lift the rack out of the front holders and pull forward slightly.
  • Page 17: Silverware Drawer

    Features en-us To fold down the front tines, push the lever forward and 8.4 Silverware drawer fold down the folding tines ⁠ . Arrange silverware in the silverware drawer. If you want to return the cutlery tray to its original position, Arrange silverware with the points and sharp edges down. fold the side shelf upward until it clicks into position.
  • Page 18: Cup Shelf

    en-us Features Lower the silverware drawer and pull out. Slide the silverware drawer into the appliance ⁠ . Slide the guide rails into the appliance. 8.5 Cup shelf Installing the silverware drawer Use the cup shelf and the space underneath for small Pull the guide rails of the silverware drawer out of the cups and glasses or for large items of silverware, e.g.
  • Page 19: Baking Sheet Spray Head

    Features en-us You can fold the tines down to arrange pans, bowls and Insert the baking sheet spray head in the holder glasses better. turn to the right ⁠ . Folding down the tines If you do not need the tines, fold them down. Push the lever forward and fold down the tines ⁠...
  • Page 20: Gastronorm Container Insert

    en-us Features Pull up the rotating fixing arms and turn counterclock- To stop the stemware falling out, make sure the wise stemware basket cannot tip over. →  "Loading dishware", Page 25 Unloading the stemware basket Note: Observe the information on how to unload dishware. → ...
  • Page 21: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time en-us Appliance height 34" with silverware drawer Level Upper rack Lower rack 1 max. ø 7" 13"/13.5" →  Page 15 2 max. ø 8" 12" 3 max. ø 9" 11" Note: If you select Home Connect® with the setting Ini- 9 Before using for the first time Before using for the first time tial use , make further settings using the Home Con-...
  • Page 22: Special Dishwasher Salt

    en-us Rinse aid system Press repeatedly until the right water hardness 10.4 Switching off the water softening sys- has been set. The value 0 - 8 is set at the factory. To save the settings, press for approx. 3 seconds. If you do not need to use the water softening system, e.g. you already have a whole house water softening system, you can turn the system off.
  • Page 23: Setting The Amount Of Rinse Aid

    Detergent en-us Add rinse aid up to the max mark. 12 Detergent Detergent Find out which detergents are suitable for your appliance. Detergent 12.1 The correct detergents Only use detergents that are made for dishwashers, either basic or combination detergents. For the best washing and drying results, use a separate detergent, then add Special salt and Rinse aid → ...
  • Page 24: Adding Detergent

    en-us Dishware According to manufacturers, combination detergents Close the lid of the detergent dispenser. ¡ with salt replacement substances can only be used up to a certain water hardness, usually 26 °E, without adding special salt. For the best washing and drying re- sults we recommend using special salt from a water hardness of 17 °E.
  • Page 25: Loading Dishware

    Dishware en-us For better washing and drying results, position items ¡ Cause Recommendation with curves or recesses at an angle so water can run Dishes made from cop- ¡ off. per or tin Dishes soiled with ash, ¡ wax, grease or paint Very small items of dish- ¡...
  • Page 26: Loading Patterns

    en-us Dishware Check the washing tank and accessories for soiling and clean if necessary. →  "Cleaning and maintenance", Page 31 13.4 Loading patterns Recommended loading patterns. 12 place settings: Lower rack Additional loading patterns for 10 place settings: Lower rack Upper rack Upper rack Third rack Third rack...
  • Page 27: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation en-us 14.5 Setting options You can set options to complete the chosen wash pro- gram. Note: The available options depend on which program is selected. Press the button for the relevant option. ▶ The option is set and the option button flashes. 14.6 Setting the electronic delay time You can delay the start of the wash cycle by up to 24 hours.
  • Page 28: Displaying Wash Cycle Information

    en-us Basic Operation 14.10 Displaying wash cycle information You can show information about cycles and options on the display. Press ⁠ . Press the cycle button or an option. 14.11 Switching off the appliance CAUTION To avoid risk of injury, always use caution when opening the door during or following a wash cycle as hot water or steam may escape.
  • Page 29: Basic Settings

    Basic settings en-us 15 Basic settings Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 15.1 Overview of the basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Selection Description Time setting 00:00 - 24:00 Set the current time.
  • Page 30: Changing The Basic Settings

    en-us Home Connect® Basic setting Selection Description Greeting Switch display of the brand name logo on or off when the appliance is switched on. Factory setting Reset Restore changed settings to the factory settings. The settings for initial use must be configured. Factory setting (may vary according to model) Note: Also note the safety information in this instruction 15.2 Changing the basic settings...
  • Page 31: Home Connect® Settings

    Cleaning and maintenance en-us 16.2 Home Connect® settings 16.6 Data Protection Adapt Home Connect® to your needs. Please see the information on data protection. You can find the Home Connect® settings in the basic set- The first time your appliance is registered on a home tings for your appliance. Which settings the display shows network connected to the Internet, your appliance will will depend on whether Home Connect®...
  • Page 32: Machine Care

    To avoid these prob- Care and Machine Cleaner for Dishwashers online at lems and reduce odors, we recommend cleaning your ap- https://www.gaggenau.com/global/store or from customer pliance at regular intervals. service. Machine Care combined with machine cleaning products Machine Care is a program which removes various de- will provide the right care for your appliance.
  • Page 33: Cleaning Spray Arms

    Cleaning and maintenance en-us Turn the coarse filter counterclockwise and remove Insert the filter system into the appliance and turn the the filter system . Make sure that no foreign objects coarse filter clockwise. fall into the sump. Make sure that the arrow markings match up. Pull down the micro filter to remove.
  • Page 34 en-us Cleaning and maintenance Check that the lower spray arm is at the 6 o'clock posi- tion. Hold the spray arm in the center and lift straight up to remove. Check the outlet nozzles on the spray arms for block- ages under running water and remove any foreign ob- jects.
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en-us 18 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting You can eliminate minor issues on your appliance your- Troubleshooting self. Please read the information on eliminating issues be- fore contacting Customer Service. This may avoid unnec- essary repair costs. Issue Cause and troubleshooting Appliance door does not open. Childproof lock is activated.
  • Page 36 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:3200 or indicator for water sup- Pull out the power cord plug. ply lights up. Turn off the water faucet. Unscrew the water connection. Remove the filter from the supply hose. Clean the filter. Reinsert the filter in the supply hose. Screw the water connection back on.
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:6103 lights up. Water is not Not an appliance error. High loop is missing and/or debris flushed back into drain draining. hose and blocked it. Be sure there is a high loop in the drain hose and that no debris has flushed back ▶...
  • Page 38 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Dishware is not dry. Position dishware at an angle where possible. ▶ The combined detergent used has a poor drying performance. Use rinse aid to improve drying performance. Use a different combined detergent with a better drying performance. Extra Dry/intensive drying not activated to improve drying performance.
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Food remnants on dishware. Set the upper rack on the right and left to the same height. ▶ Detergent residue in the appliance Lid of the detergent dispenser is blocked by items of dishware and will not open. Arrange dishware in the upper rack so the tab collecting tray is not obstructed by dishware.
  • Page 40 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Tea residue or lipstick marks on Dishware has been precleaned too intensively. Then the sensors choose a lighter dishware. cycle. Stubborn remnants cannot be entirely removed. Only remove large remnants of food and do not pre-rinse dishware. ▶...
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Irreversible clouding of glassware. Glasses are not dishwasher-proof, only suitable for dishwashers. Use dishwasher-proof glasses. ▶ Glasses are usually only suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher, i.e. long-term wear or long-term changes must be expected. Avoid a lengthy steam phase (standing time after wash cycle ends).
  • Page 42 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting All LEDs light up or flash. Electronics have detected a fault. Press the main switch button for approx. 4 seconds. →  "Controls", Page 10 The appliance is reset and restarted. If the problem occurs again: Switch off the appliance. ‒...
  • Page 43: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    Transportation, storage and disposal en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Lid on the detergent dispenser Detergent dispenser or lid are blocked by sticky detergent residue. cannot be closed. Remove detergent residue. ▶ Filling valves making knocking Caused by the domestic installation. No fault present in the appliance. Does not af- noises.
  • Page 44: Vacation And Storage

    Service www.gaggenau.com 19.2 Vacation and Storage www.gaggenau.com/us/appliances/eshop NOTICE: 1-877-442-4436 Preparing your unit for vacation www.gaggenau.com Before leaving for vacation during warmer weather, be- ▶ www.gaggenau.ca sides turning off the main valve, also turn off water sup- For assistance with connecting to Home Connect®, you ply at the nearest point to the dishwasher.
  • Page 45: Technical Specifications

    Gaggenau to notify you in the unlikely event of a safety The applicable license information is stored on your home notice or product recall.
  • Page 46: Repair/Replace As Your Exclusive Remedy

    The warranty coverage described herein excludes all de- different type or design than the original parts. All removed fects or damage that are not the direct fault of Gaggenau, parts and components shall become the property of including without limitation, one or more of the following: Gaggenau at its sole option.
  • Page 47: Obtaining Warranty Service

    TELS AND/OR RESTAURANT MEALS, REMODELLING EXPENSES IN EXCESS OF DIRECT DAMAGES WHICH ARE DEFINITIVELY CAUSED EXCLUSIVELY BY GAGGENAU, OR OTHERWISE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDEN- TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG...
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