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Security certificate of the Wi-Fi communication module
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(to ensure a secure data connection).
The current software and hardware version of your
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appliance.
Status of any previous reset to factory settings.
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This initial registration prepares the Home Connect®
functions for use and is only required when you want to
use the Home Connect® functions for the first time.
Note: Please note that the Home Connect® functions can
be utilized only with the Home Connect® app. Information
on data protection can be called up in the Home Connect®
app.
17 Cleaning and maintenance
Cl e a ni n g a nd m a i n t e na nc e
To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time,
Cl e a ni n g a nd m a i n t e na nc e
it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
17.1 Cleaning the tub
WARNING
Using detergents containing chlorine may result in harm to
health.
Never use detergents containing chlorine.
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17.4 Machine Care
Deposits, e.g. from food remnants and limescale, can
cause your appliance to malfunction. To avoid these
problems and reduce odors, we recommend cleaning your
appliance at regular intervals.
Machine Care combined with machine cleaning products
will provide the right care for your appliance.
Phase
Removal of
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Grease and limescale
2
Food remnants and deposits
To ensure optimal cleaning performance, the program
doses the cleaners independently of each another during
the relevant cleaning phase. Therefore, it's important to
place the cleaners correctly.
Run Machine Care without dishware if the indicator for
Machine Care lights up on the control panel or if advised
to do so by the display. The indicator will go out after you
have run Machine Care. If your appliance does not have a
reminder function, we recommend performing Machine
Care every 2 months.
Run Machine Care
Notes
Run the Machine Care program without any dishes in
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the dishwasher.
Only use machine care products and machine cleaners
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specially designed for dishwashers.
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Remove any heavy soiling in the interior with a damp
1.
cloth.
Add detergent to the detergent dispenser.
2.
Select the program with the highest temperature.
3.
Start the program without dishware. → Page 29
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17.2 Cleaning agent
Only use suitable cleaning agents to clean your appliance.
→ "Preventing material damage", Page 7
17.3 Tips on appliance care
Follow the tips on appliance care to make sure your
appliance functions properly at all times.
Action
Regularly wipe the door
seals, the front of the
dishwasher and the control
panel using a damp cloth
and dishwashing liquid.
If the appliance is not going
to be used for a while,
leave the door slightly ajar.
Note: You can buy our tested and approved Dishwasher
Care and Machine Cleaner for Dishwashers online at
https://www.gaggenau.com/global/store or from customer
service.
Machine Care is a program which removes various
deposits in one wash cycle. Cleaning takes place in two
phases:
Cleaner
Liquid machine care product or
machine descaler in powder form.
Machine cleaner
Make sure that there are no aluminum items, e.g. vent
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hood grease filters or aluminum pans, in the interior of
the appliance.
If you have not run Machine Care after 3 wash cycles,
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the indicator for Machine Care will go out automatically.
For optimal cleaning performance, ensure the correct
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placement of cleaners.
Follow the safety instructions given on the packagings
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of the machine care products and machine cleaners.
Activate the Optional extra cleaning area → Page 20 .
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Remove any heavy soiling in the interior with a damp
1.
cloth.
Clean the filters.
2.
Place the machine care product in the appliance
3.
interior.
Benefit
This ensures the parts of
the appliance will remain
clean and hygienic.
This will prevent unpleasant
odors.
Placement
Appliance interior, e.g. bottle hung
in the silverware basket or powder
in the interior.
Detergent dispenser
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