Gaggenau 400 Series Use And Care Manual

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  • Page 1 Gaggenau en-us Use and Care Manual DF480700F Dishwasher...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    en-us Table of contents 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....  4 11.2 Setting the amount of rinse aid .......  25 1.1 Safety definitions............ 4 11.3 Switching the rinse aid system off ...... 25 1.2 General information...........  4 12 Detergent ..............  25 1.3 Intended use .............
  • Page 3 en-us 19.3 Transporting the appliance........ 47 19.4 Disposal of your old appliance ...... 47 20 Customer Service ..........  47 20.1 Model number (E-Nr.), production number (FD) and consecutive numbering (Z-Nr.) .......  47 20.2 AquaStop® Pledge .......... 47 21 Technical specifications........  48 21.1 Information regarding Free and Open Source Software..............
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions carefully before use. These Up to an altitude of 8200 ft (2500 m) above sea level. ¡ precautions will reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire and injury to persons. When using kitchen appliances, basic 1.4 Restrictive Use safety precautions must be followed including those in the This appliance is not intended for use by 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 2 Preventing material damage 4 Environmental protection and Pr e v e nt i n g m a t e r i a l da m a ge Env i r onm e nt a l pr ot e c t i o n a nd e ne r gy - s a v i n g energy-saving Pr e v e nt i n g m a t e r i a l da m a ge NOTICE:...
  • Page 8: Sensors

    en-us Environmental protection and energy-saving 4.4 Sensors The sensors adjust the cycle sequence and strength in the Auto cycles depending on the level and type of soiling. The sensor has different sensitivity levels that can be changed in the basic settings. →  "Changing the basic settings", Page 32 Sensor setting Description Standard...
  • Page 9: Familiarizing Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarizing yourself with your appliance en-us 5 Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Fa m i l i a r i z i n g y our s e l f wi t h y our a ppl i a nc e Fa m i l i a r i z i n g y our s e l f wi t h y our a ppl i a nc e 5.1 Appliance Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD number → ...
  • 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 23 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 ON/OFF button and reset button Switching on the appliance Switching off the appliance Terminating the wash cycle →  Page 30 Cycle buttons Cycles →  Page 12 Info button If you press , the display shows information about selected cycles, basic settings and additional functions.
  • Page 12 en-us Dishwasher Cycles 6 Dishwasher Cycles Di s hwa s he r Cy c l e s Below is an overview of the different cycles available on your dishwasher. Di s hwa s he r Cy c l e s 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.
  • Page 13: Dishwasher Cycles

    Dishwasher Cycles en-us Cycle Purpose Cycle sequence Usage 1) Hour/min. 2) Electrical/kWH 3) Water/gal Dishware: Time-optimized: 1) 1:00 ¡ Cleaning mixed dishware Cleaning 122 °F 2) 0.940 ¡ ¡ ¡ Wash and Dry and silverware. Intermediate rinse 3) 3.8 ¡ ¡ Level of soiling: Final rinse 158 °F ¡...
  • Page 14: Personalization Function

    en-us Options Third rack Option transform moisture into heat up to 176F/80C to get dishes, even plastics, 60% drier. Extends drying time. To ensure a higher hygiene status ¡ for the appliance and dishware, Sanitize the temperature is increased and maintained for an extra-long period.
  • Page 15: Upper Rack

    Features en-us Raise or lower the rack evenly to the right level. 8.1 Upper rack Arrange cups, glasses, and small tableware items in the top rack. Check that the rack is level on both sides. Release the levers. The rack clicks into position. Slide the rack in.
  • Page 16: Lower Rack

    en-us Features 8.2 Lower rack Installing the upper rack Pull the guide rails of the upper rack out of the Arrange pans and plates in the lower rack. appliance ⁠ . Insert the upper rack ⁠ . Silverware basket Note the position of the detent pins. Lift the rack slightly and guide the rear detent pins into the rear locking hooks of the guide rails ⁠...
  • Page 17: Silverware Basket

    Features en-us Lift the rack out of the front holders and pull forward slightly. 8.4 Silverware drawer Lift the rack out of the rear holders. Arrange silverware in the silverware drawer. Slide the guide rails into the appliance. Installing the lower rack Pull the guide rails of the lower rack out of the appliance.
  • Page 18 en-us Features To fold down a side shelf, push the lever forward Lift the silverware drawer forward out of the catches ⁠ . fold down the side shelf ⁠ . Lower the silverware drawer and pull out. To fold down the front tines, push the lever forward and fold down the folding tines ⁠...
  • Page 19: Cup Shelf

    Features en-us Lower the silverware drawer and press the front detent 8.6 Flip tines pins into the notches ⁠ . Use the flip tines to position dishware securely, e.g. plates. The silverware drawer clicks into position. Slide the silverware drawer into the appliance ⁠...
  • Page 20: Baking Sheet Spray Head

    en-us Features 8.7 Baking sheet spray head 8.8 Optional extra cleaning area Use the baking sheet spray head to clean large items of Use the Optional extra cleaning area in the upper rack to dishware, e.g. trays, racks and plates. clean all types of glasses gently yet thoroughly. Arrange max.
  • Page 21: Stemware Basket

    Features en-us Pull the tab on the Optional extra cleaning area up 8.9 Stemware basket and forward ⁠ . Use the stemware basket to ensure perfect dishwashing results for your stemware. Set the slider to ON. Clean under running water. Place the Optional extra cleaning area in the upper rack Loading the stemware basket and lock in position ⁠...
  • Page 22: Gastronorm Container Insert

    en-us Features Turn the rotating fixing arm clockwise and push down Take the stemware out of the stemware basket ⁠ . ⁠ . The fixing arm clicks into position. 8.10 Gastronorm container insert The stemware is securely positioned in the stemware Use the standardized Gastronorm container insert to basket.
  • Page 23: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time en-us Note: If you select Home Connect® with the setting 9 Before using for the first time Be f o r e us i n g f o r t h e f i r s t t i m e Initial use , make further settings using the Home Connect®...
  • Page 24: Special Dishwasher Salt

    en-us Rinse aid system 10.3 Special Dishwasher Salt 10.4 Switching off the water softening system You can use special dishwasher salt to soften the water. If you do not need to use the water softening system, e.g. Adding dishwasher salt you already have a whole house water softening system, If the salt refill indicator lights up, add special dishwasher you can turn the system off.
  • Page 25: Setting The Amount Of Rinse Aid

    Detergent en-us Add rinse aid up to the max mark. 12 Detergent De t e r ge nt Find out which detergents are suitable for your appliance. De t e r ge nt 12.1 The correct detergents Only use detergents that are made for dishwashers, either basic or combination detergents.
  • Page 26: Information On Detergent

    en-us Dishware Close the lid of the detergent dispenser. 12.3 Information on Detergent Follow the instructions on detergents in everyday use. Detergents marked as "ecological" (environmentally ¡ friendly) generally contain lower levels of active agents or none at all. The cleaning effect may be reduced. Adjust the rinse aid and the water softening system ¡...
  • Page 27: 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 Decorative glassware, ¡ off. antique dishes and artistic hand-made pottery Plastic parts that are not ¡ heat-resistant Dishes made from ¡...
  • Page 28: Removing Dishware

    en-us Dishware Third rack 13.3 Removing dishware CAUTION Dishes can be very hot immediately after the cycle ends. Open the door slightly and allow dishes to cool for a few ▶ minutes before unloading. To prevent water dripping onto dishware, unload it starting at the bottom and working up.
  • Page 29: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation en-us Third rack 14.4 Setting a cycle To adjust the wash cycle to the soiling level of the dishware, select a suitable program. Press the right cycle button. ▶ The cycle is set and the cycle button flashes. 14.5 Setting options You can set options to complete the chosen wash program.
  • Page 30: Terminating The Wash Cycle

    en-us Basic Operation 14.9 Terminating the wash cycle To end a cycle early or to switch from one that has already started, you will need to cancel it first. Open the appliance door. Press for approx. 4 seconds. Close the appliance door. The cycle is cancelled and ends after approx. 1 minute. 14.10 Displaying wash cycle information You can show information about cycles and options on the display.
  • Page 31: Basic Settings

    Basic settings en-us 15 Basic settings Ba s i c s e t t i n gs You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. Ba s i c s e t t i n gs 15.1 Overview of the basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance.
  • Page 32: Changing The Basic Settings

    en-us Home Connect® Basic setting Selection Description WLAN Switch the wireless network connection on or off. The basic setting "WLAN" is not available until you have connected the appliance with the Home Connect® app. →  "Home Connect® ", Page 32 Remote Start Activate or deactivate Manual → ...
  • Page 33: Home Connect

    Home Connect® en-us 16.1 Home Connect® quick start 16.3 Remote Start Connect your appliance to a mobile device quickly and You can use the Home Connect® app to start the easily. appliance with your mobile device. Tip: If you select "Permanent" in the Basic settings Setting up the Home Connect® app → ...
  • Page 34: Cleaning And Maintenance

    To avoid these Care and Machine Cleaner for Dishwashers online at problems and reduce odors, we recommend cleaning your https://www.gaggenau.com/global/store or from customer appliance at regular intervals. service. Machine Care combined with machine cleaning products Machine Care is a program which removes various will provide the right care for your appliance.
  • Page 35: Filter System

    Cleaning and maintenance en-us Only use machine care products specially designed for Turn the coarse filter counterclockwise and take out dishwashers. the filter system ⁠ . Pour the machine cleaner into the detergent dispenser Ensure that foreign objects do not fall into the sump. ‒...
  • Page 36: Cleaning The Spray Arms

    en-us Cleaning and maintenance Insert the filter system into the appliance and turn the Check the outlet nozzles on the spray arms for coarse filter clockwise. blockages under running water and remove any foreign objects. Ensure that the arrow markings match up. ‒...
  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en-us 18 Troubleshooting Tr oubl e s hoot i n g You can eliminate minor issues on your appliance Tr oubl e s hoot i n g yourself. Please read the information on eliminating issues before contacting Customer Service. This may avoid unnecessary repair costs.
  • Page 38 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:3200 or indicator for water Water faucet is clogged or calcified. supply lights up. Turn on the faucet. ▶ The flow rate must be at least 10 l/min when the water supply is open. Filters in the water connection of the supply or AquaStop hose are blocked. Switch off the appliance.
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:6103 lights up. Water is not Secure the cover of the drain pump so it clicks into place or clean the drain ▶ draining. pump. Not an appliance error. High loop is missing and/or debris flushed back into drain hose and blocked it.
  • Page 40 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 41 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Food remnants on dishware. Filters are inserted incorrectly and/or not engaged. Insert the filters properly. →  "Filter system", Page 35 Twist filters into place. Selected wash cycle is too light. Select a more intensive wash program. ▶...
  • Page 42 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Wipeable or water-soluble coatings There is detergent residue. These coatings cannot generally be removed with inside the appliance or on the chemicals. door. Change your Detergent. ▶ Scrub the appliance by hand. ▶ White coating is deposited inside the appliance. Adjust the water softening system correctly.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting There are colored deposits (yellow, The formation of films is due to ingredients of food remnants and tap water orange, brown) that are ey to (limescale), "soaplike". remove inside the appliance Check the setting of the water softening system. (mainly at the bottom).
  • Page 44 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Excessive formation of foam Hand soap got in the rinse aid dispenser. occurs. Immediately add rinse aid to the dispenser. ▶ →  "Adding rinse aid", Page 24 Rinse aid has been spilled. Remove the rinse aid with a cloth. ▶...
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Appliance cannot be switched on Software update is taking place. or operated. Wait until the software update has finished. ▶ Appliance functions have failed. Pull out the power cord plug or switch off the breaker. Wait at least 2 minutes.
  • Page 46: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    en-us Transportation, storage and disposal Issue Cause and troubleshooting Noise level varies Distribute the dishware evenly. ▶ Load the appliance with more dishware. ▶ Light items of dishware move about during the wash cycle. Position light items of dishware securely. ▶ 18.1 Clean drain pump Large food remnants or foreign objects can block the drain Insert the pump cover...
  • Page 47: Transporting The Appliance

    Customer Service en-us Winterizing your unit 1-877-442-4436 If your dishwasher will be unused for an extended www.gaggenau.com ▶ period of time in a location that experiences freezing www.gaggenau.ca temperatures (vacation home or through a vacation For assistance with connecting to Home Connect®, you...
  • Page 48: Technical Specifications

    (Please search on the product website for your way for Gaggenau to notify you in the unlikely event of a appliance model and additional documents). Alternatively, safety notice or product recall.
  • Page 49: Repair/Replace As Your Exclusive Remedy

    BSH will repair or replace the stainless steel door if the ¡ 22.5 Out of warranty product door should rust through (excludes labor charges). Gaggenau is under no obligation, at law or otherwise, to 22.4 Repair/replace as your exclusive provide you with any concessions, including repairs, remedy prorates, or Product replacement, once this warranty has expired.
  • Page 50: Obtaining Warranty Service

    BSH. 22.7 Obtaining warranty service To obtain warranty service for your product, you should contact Gaggenau Customer Support at 1-877-442-4436 to schedule a repair. 22.8 Product information For handy reference, copy the information below from the rating plate.
  • Page 52 BSH Home Appliances Corporation 1901 Main Street, Suite 600 Irvine, CA 92614 www.gaggenau.com 1-877-442-4436 © 2023 BSH Home Appliances Corporation...

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