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  • Page 1 Gaggenau Information for Use DF481101 Dishwasher...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 9 Features........  23 1.1 General information.... 4 9.1 Top basket.......  23 1.2 Intended use...... 4 9.2 Etagere ........ 25 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 9.3 Bottom basket ...... 25 1.4 Safe installation ...... 4 9.4 Folding prongs ......
  • Page 3 14.2 Arrange tableware .... 38 20.3 Transporting the appliance ...  70 14.3 Removing tableware.... 39 20.4 Disposing of old appliance ...  70 15 Basic operation .......  39 21 Customer Service....  70 15.1 Opening appliance door .. 39 21.1 Product number (E-Nr.), production number (FD) 15.2 Switching on the appliance ...
  • 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. ¡...
  • Page 5 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- ▶...
  • Page 6: Safe Use

    en Safety Contact between the appliance and installation lines may lead to a defect in these lines, e.g. gas pipes and power lines. Gas from a corroded gas pipe can ignite. A damaged power line can cause a short circuit. Check that there is a distance of at least 5 cm between the ap- ▶...
  • Page 7 Safety en Highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents in conjunc- tion with aluminium parts in the interior of the appliance may cause explosions. Never use highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning ▶ agents, in particular commercial or industrial products, in con- junction with aluminium parts (e.g.
  • Page 8: Damaged Appliance

    en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! The blow opening of the Zeolith container becomes hot and can cause burns. Never touch the blow opening of the Zeolith container. ▶ 1.6 Damaged appliance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. Never operate a damaged appliance.
  • Page 9: Safety Systems

    Safety en Never let children play with or operate the appliance. ▶ WARNING ‒ Risk of harm to health! Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk. With redundant appliances, unplug the power cord. Then cut ▶ through the cord and damage the lock on the appliance door beyond repair so that the appliance door will no longer close.
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing Modified or damaged water hoses Preventing 2 Preventing material may result in material damage and damage to the appliance. damage Never kink, crush, modify or cut ▶ through water hoses. Preventing 2.1 Safe installation Only use the water hoses supplied ▶ with the appliance or genuine ATTENTION! spare hoses.
  • Page 11: Childproof Lock

    Childproof lock en So as not to scratch the finish on ▶ 4 Environmental protec- the appliance, do not use sponges with a rough surface or abrasive tion and saving energy cleaning agents. To prevent corrosion, do not use ▶ sponge cloths on dishwashers with 4.1 Disposing of packaging a stainless steel front or rinse such The packaging materials are environ-...
  • Page 12: Zeolith Drying

    en Environmental protection and saving energy 4.3 Zeolith drying 4.5 Sensors The appliance features a Zeolith con- The sensors adjust the programme tainer. Zeolith drying lets you save sequence and strength in the auto- energy. matic programmes depending on the Zeolite is a mineral that can store level and type of soiling.
  • Page 13: Eco Drying

    Installation and connection en Installation material ¡ 4.6 Eco drying Steam guard plate ¡ The appliance door opens automatic- Salt filling aid funnel ¡ ally during the drying phase. This en- Mains cable ¡ sures a particularly economical dry- Quick reference guide ¡...
  • Page 14: Drainage Connection

    en Installation and connection 5.3 Drainage connection 5.5 Electrical connection Connect your appliance to drainage Connecting the appliance to the connection so dirty water is dis- electricity supply charged via the wash cycle. Notes Follow the Safety instructions ¡ Installing the drainage connection → Page 4.
  • Page 15: 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 71. The data you need for Customer Service → Page 70.
  • Page 16 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Detergent dispenser Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. → "Detergent", Page 35 Bottom basket Bottom basket → Page 25 Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for spe- cial salt. → "Water softening system", Page 31 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the table- ware in the bottom basket.
  • Page 17: Controls

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 6.2 Controls You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. With some buttons you can perform different functions. 4 5 6 7 8 9 ON/OFF button and reset Switching on the appliance...
  • Page 18: Programmes

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Display Remote Start If you have activated the function and are controlling the appliance via the Home Connect app, the display lights up on the appliance. WLAN display Home Connect → Page 45 Timer programming Setting timer programming → Page 40 Remote Start → "Remote Start ", Page 46...
  • Page 19 Programmes en 7 Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- ted. The running time will change if grammes that can be selected here. the rinse aid system is switched off Different programmes, which can be or rinse aid needs to be added. found on the control panel of your The consumption values can be appliance, are available depending...
  • Page 20: Information For Test Institutes

    en Programmes Programme Programme se- quence Tableware: Most economical pro- Mixed tableware and cutlery gramme: ¡ Eco 50° Pre-Rinse Level of soiling: ¡ Common household food rem- Cleaning 50 °C ¡ ¡ nants lightly dried on Intermediate rinse ¡ Final rinse 35 °C ¡...
  • Page 21: Additional Functions

    Programmes en The pre-rinse program is saved to this button at the factory. Pre-rinse is suitable for all types of tableware. The tableware undergoes intermedi- ate cleaning via cold rinsing. Tip: You can use the Home Connect app to download additional pro- grammes and save them to the button.
  • Page 22 en Additional functions 8 Additional functions You can find an overview of the additional functions that can be selected here. Different additional functions, which can be found on the control panel of your appliance, are available depending on the appliance configuration. You can se- lect certain additional functions depending on the programme.
  • Page 23: Features

    Features en Symbol Additional func- tion Put heavily soiled and hard-to-clean table- ¡ ware in the lower basket, e.g. pots, pans and ovenproof dishes. This intensive cleaning may increase en- ¡ ergy and water consumption. The running time is extended. ¡ The settings made for this function are saved until you redefine the zones in the bottom bas- ket via the Home Connect app.
  • Page 24 en Features Raise or lower the basket evenly to Lower the basket and pull out. the right level. Slide the guide rails into the appli- Check that the basket is level on ance. both sides. Installing the top basket Release the levers. Pull the guide rails of the top bas- The basket clicks into position.
  • Page 25: Etagere

    Features en Slide the basket back into the ap- 9.3 Bottom basket pliance ⁠ . Arrange pans and plates in the bot- tom basket. 9.2 Etagere Cutlery basket Use the cutlery shelf and space un- derneath for small cups and glasses Large plates up to a diameter of or for large items of cutlery, e.g.
  • Page 26: Folding Prongs

    en Features Lift the basket out of the front hold- 9.4 Folding prongs ers and pull forwards slightly. Use the folding prongs to position tableware securely, e.g. plates. Lift the basket out of the rear hold- ers. Slide the guide rails into the appli- You can fold the prongs down to po- ance.
  • Page 27: Cutlery Basket

    Features en Pull up the rotating fixing arms 9.5 Cutlery basket and turn anticlockwise Arrange cutlery in the cutlery basket, always without sorting it and with the sharp points downwards. Place the stemware with the open- ing facing down on the shelf. You can load stemware with the following dimensions in the stem- 9.6 Stemware basket...
  • Page 28: Gastronorm Container Insert

    en Features To stop the stemware falling out, 9.8 Baking sheet spray head make sure the stemware basket Use the baking sheet spray head to cannot tip over. clean large items of tableware, e.g. → "Arrange tableware", Page 38 trays, grilles and plates. Unloading stemware basket Note: Observe the information on how to unload tableware.
  • Page 29: Optional Extra Cleaning Area

    Features en Set the slider to ON or OFF. Removing baking sheet spray head If you no longer require the baking sheet spray head, remove it from the appliance. Turn the baking sheet spray head anticlockwise and remove from the holder. Insert the top basket in the appli- ance.
  • Page 30: Basket Heights

    en first time Place the Optional extra cleaning Push in the top basket. area in the top basket and lock in position ⁠ . Check that the mounts are in the correct position. The Optional extra cleaning area audibly clicks into position ⁠...
  • Page 31: Water Softening System

    Water softening system en Note: If you select Initial start-up To remove any marks from water Home Connect here, make further or other residues, we recommend settings using the Home Connect you operate the appliance without app on your mobile device. tableware before using it for the You can change the settings for first time.
  • Page 32: Setting The Water Softening System

    en Water softening system Note: Set the water hardness determ- ATTENTION! ined on your appliance. Detergent may damage the water softening system. → "Setting the water softening sys- tem", Page 32 Only fill the dispenser of the water ▶ softening system with special dish- With a water hardness of 0 - 8 °E you can dispense with special salt for washer salt.
  • Page 33: Switching Off The Water Softening System

    Water softening system en 11.4 Switching off the water 11.5 Regeneration of the wa- softening system ter softening system If you find the special salt refill indic- In order to obtain fault-free function of ator irritating, e.g. when using com- the water softening system, the appli- bined detergents with salt replace- ance performs regeneration of the ment substances, you can switch the...
  • Page 34: Rinse Aid System

    en Rinse aid system Close the lid of the dispenser for 12 Rinse aid system rinse aid. The lid clicks into position. 12.1 Rinse aid 12.2 Setting the amount of For optimum drying results, use rinse rinse aid aid. Only use rinse aid for domestic dish- If there are streaks or water marks on washers.
  • Page 35: Detergent

    Detergent en Press repeatedly until the The dosage can be adjusted to the display shows 0. level of soiling. To save the settings, press Liquid detergent approx. 3 seconds. Liquid detergent works faster and is The rinse aid system is switched recommended for shorter pro- off and the rinse aid refill indicator grammes without PreRinse.
  • Page 36: Unsuitable Detergents

    en Detergent 26 °E. With a water hardness above washing and drying results we re- 26 °E you will need to add special commend using special salt from a salt and rinse aid. For the best wash- water hardness of 17 °E. ing and drying results we recom- To prevent sticking, only touch de- ¡...
  • Page 37: Tableware

    Tableware en Close the lid of the detergent dis- 14.1 Damage to glass and penser. tableware Only put glasses and china in the dishwasher if it is marked as dish- washer-safe by the manufacturer. Avoid damage to glass and table- ware. Cause Recommenda- tion The following...
  • Page 38: Arrange Tableware

    en Tableware For better washing and drying res- ¡ Cause Recommenda- ults, position items with curves or tion recesses at an angle so water can Highly caustic al- If you are using run off. kaline or highly highly caustic al- acidic cleaning kaline or highly solutions, in par- acidic cleaning...
  • Page 39: Removing Tableware

    operation en If the setting "Child-proof lock" or "Double push" is activated, press on the upper middle section of the appliance door twice with a short interval in between. The appliance door will open auto- matically. 15.2 Switching on the appli- ance Press ⁠...
  • Page 40: Setting Timer Programming

    en operation Press the button for the relevant The appliance switches off auto- ¡ ▶ additional function. matically 1 minute after the end of the programme to save energy. If → "Additional functions", Page 22 you open the appliance door im- The additional function is set and mediately after the programme has the additional function button ended, the appliance will switch off...
  • Page 41: Programme Counter

    operation en Tip: If you press during the wash cycle, the programme currently run- ning will be interrupted. When you switch the appliance back on, the programme continues automatically. 15.10 Programme counter You can check the number of all dishwasher programmes you started using the Home Connect app.
  • Page 42: Basic Settings

    en Basic settings 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 Time setting 00:00 - 24:00 Set the current time.
  • Page 43 Basic settings en Basic setting Selection Description Water connection Cold water Set cold water or hot water connec- Hot water tion. Only set the appliance to hot water if this can be prepared with little energy and a suitable installation is available, e.g.
  • Page 44 en Basic settings Basic setting Selection Description Door Opening Single push With the setting "Single push", open ¡ Child-proof lock the appliance door by pressing on Double push the upper middle section of the ap- pliance door once. The electric childproof lock is activ- ¡...
  • Page 45: Changing Basic Settings

    Home Connect en Basic setting Selection Description Factory setting Reset Restore changed settings to the fact- ory settings. The settings for initial start-up must be configured. Factory setting (may vary according to model) 16.2 Changing basic settings Home Connect 17 Home Connect Tip: Connect your appliance to a mo- This appliance is network-capable.
  • Page 46: Home Connect Quick Start

    en Home Connect 17.1 Home Connect quick 17.2 Remote Start start You can use the Home Connect app to start the appliance with your mo- Connect your appliance to a mobile bile device. device quickly and easily. Tip: If you select "Permanent" in the Setting up the Home Connect app Basic settings → Page 44 of this Install the Home Connect app on function, the function is permanently...
  • Page 47: Software Update

    Cleaning and servicing en nect server and if Remote Dia- Note: Please note that the gnostics is available in the country in Home Connect functions can only be which you are using the appliance. utilised with the Home Connect app. Information on data protection can be Tip: For further information and de- retrieved in the Home Connect app.
  • Page 48: Tips On Appliance Care

    Dishwasher Care and Ma- ance to malfunction. To avoid such chine Cleaner for Dishwashers online faults and reduce odours, we recom- at https://www.gaggenau.com/ mend cleaning your appliance at reg- global/store or from customer ser- ular intervals. vice.
  • Page 49: Filter System

    Cleaning and servicing en Make sure that there are no alu- ¡ 18.5 Filter system minium parts, e.g. extractor hood The filter system removes coarse grease filters or aluminium pans, in soiling from the dishwashing cycle. the interior of the appliance. If you have not run Machine Care ¡...
  • Page 50: Cleaning The Spray Arms

    en Cleaning and servicing Pull down the micro filter to re- Insert the filter system into the ap- move. pliance and turn the coarse filter clockwise. Press the locking catches Make sure that the arrow markings gether and lift the coarse filter out match up.
  • Page 51 Cleaning and servicing en Position the lower spray arm as Insert the lower spray arm as shown , grip in the middle and shown and push down. pull up to remove ⁠ . The spray arm clicks into position. Check the outlet nozzles on the Insert the upper spray arm and spray arms for blockages under screw it firmly in place.
  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting 19 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 53 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Appliance door opens Door is not correctly adjusted. too wide when activ- Adjust the appliance door as described in the in- ▶ ated. stallation instructions. Appliance door does Automatic door opening is not activated. not open at the end of Activate the automatic door opening.
  • Page 54 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:2060 lights up. Appliance has detected calcified heating element. Descale the appliance. Operate the appliance with the water softening sys- tem → Page 32. E:2130 lights up. Intake opening of Zeolith container is covered by items of tableware. Re-arrange the tableware in the appliance so the In- ▶...
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:3200 or indicator Remove the filter from the supply hose for water supply lights Clean the filter. Re-insert the filter in the supply hose. Screw the water connection back on. Check the water connection for leaks. Restore the power supply.
  • Page 56 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:6103 lights up. Wa- Not an appliance fault. Siphon connection is still ter is not drained. closed or the wastewater hose is kinked or blocked. Check the connection to the siphon and open if ne- cessary.
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:9210 lights up. Lower spray arm is not correctly fitted. Fit the lower spray arm correctly. ▶ → "Cleaning the spray arms", Page 50 E:9240 lights up. Filters are soiled or blocked. Clean the filters. ▶ → "Cleaning filters", Page 49 A different error code A technical fault is present.
  • Page 58 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Tableware is not dry. Position tableware at an angle where possible. ▶ The combined detergent used has a poor drying per- formance. Use rinse aid to improve drying performance. Use a different combined detergent with a better drying performance.
  • Page 59 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Appliance interior still Not a fault. The condensation drying principle causes wet after wash cycle. water droplets in the tub – they are indeed desirable here. The moisture in the air condenses on the inside walls, runs off and is pumped out.
  • Page 60 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Remnants of food on Tableware has been precleaned too intensely. The tableware. sensors chose a weaker programme. Stubborn soiling cannot be entirely removed. Only remove large remnants of food and do not ▶ prerinse tableware. Adjust the sensitivity of the sensors.
  • Page 61 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water marks on Due to laws of physics droplet formation on plastic plastic parts. surfaces is unavoidable. After drying water marks are visible. Select a more intensive programme. ▶ → "Programmes", Page 19 Position tableware at an angle. ▶...
  • Page 62 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Stubborn white coat- Adjust the sensitivity of the sensors. ▶ ings are present on → "Sensors", Page 12 tableware, inside the appliance or the door. Tea residue or lipstick Washing temperature is too low. marks on tableware. Select a programme with a higher washing temper- ▶...
  • Page 63 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Coloured deposits The formation of films is due to ingredients of food (yellow, orange, remnants and tap water (limescale) "soaplike". brown) that are easy Check the setting of the water softening system. to remove are present → "Setting the water softening system", Page 32 inside the appliance Add special salt.
  • Page 64 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Removable streaks Tableware has been precleaned too intensely. The are present on sensors chose a weaker programme. Stubborn soiling glasses, glassware cannot be entirely removed. with a metallic appear- Only remove large remnants of food and do not ▶...
  • Page 65 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Excessive formation of Rinse aid has been spilled. foam occurs. Remove the rinse aid with a cloth. ▶ Detergent or appliance care product used causes ex- cessive foaming. Change the brand of detergent. ▶ Connection to home WLAN on router is not active.
  • Page 66 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Appliance cannot be Software update is taking place. switched on or oper- Wait until the software update has finished. ▶ ated. Appliance functions have failed. Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse. Wait at least 2 minutes.
  • Page 67 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting All LEDs lit up or Electronics have detected a fault. flashing. Press the main switch button for approx. 4 seconds. The appliance is reset and restarted. If the problem occurs again: Switch off the appliance. ‒ Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse in ‒...
  • Page 68 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Knocking or rattling Position light items of tableware securely. ▶ noise.
  • Page 69: Clean Wastewater Pump

    Transportation, storage and disposal en Insert the pump cover and press 19.1 Clean wastewater pump down ⁠ . 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.
  • Page 70: Protect Appliance From Frost

    en Customer Service 20.2 Protect appliance from 20.4 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 71: Customer Service

    Customer Service en Customer Service for a period of at 21.2 AQUA-STOP guarantee least 10 years from the date on In addition to warranty claims against which your appliance was placed on the seller under the purchase agree- the market within the European Eco- ment and in addition to our manufac- nomic Area.
  • Page 72: Technical Specifications

    en Technical specifications 22 Technical specifications Weight Max.: 60 kg Voltage 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz Power rating 2000 - 2400 W Fuse 10 - 16 A Water pressure min. 50 kPa (0.5 bar) ¡ max. 1000 kPa (10 bar) ¡ Inlet rate Min. 10 l/min Water temperature Cold water. Hot water max.: 60 °C Capacity 12 place settings You can find more information about...
  • Page 73: Declaration Of Conformity

    Directive your appliance. 2014/53/EU. A detailed RED Declaration of Con- formity can be found online at www.gaggenau.com among the addi- tional documents on the product Only applies to Great Britain page for your appliance. 2.4 GHz band (2400–2483.5 MHz): Max.
  • Page 76 BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Valid within Great Britain: Carl-Wery-Straße 34 Imported to Great Britain by 81739 München, GERMANY BSH Home Appliances Ltd. www.gaggenau.com Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5PT United Kingdom...

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