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  • Page 1 Gaggenau User manual DF250, DF251 Dishwasher...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety ..........   4 Features..........  23 General information ...... 4 Top basket ........ 23 Intended use........ 4 Bottom basket ......... 25 Restriction on user group.... 4 Cutlery basket ......... 25 Safe installation........ 5 Cutlery drawer ......... 25 Safe use .......... 6 Etagere.......... 26 Damaged appliance...... 8 Folding prongs ........ 27 Risk to children........ 9 Small items holder ...... 27 Safety systems......... 10...
  • Page 3 Basic operation ......  37 Washing results ....... 52 Opening appliance door .... 37 Home Connect problem.... 58 Switching on appliance .... 38 Information on display panel .... 59 Setting a programme ....... 38 Malfunctions ........ 59 Setting additional functions .... 38 Mechanical damage ...... 60 Setting timer programming.... 38 Noise.......... 60 Starting the programme .... 38 Clean wastewater pump.... 62 Interrupting programme .... 39 Transportation, storage and dis-...
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety Safety Please read the safety information to ensure that you use the ap- pliance safely. General information You can find general information about this instruction manual here. Read this instruction manual carefully. Only this ensures you will ¡ use the appliance safely and efficiently. This manual is intended for the user of the appliance.
  • Page 5: Safe Installation

    Safety en Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by chil- dren unless they are being supervised. Keep children under the age of 8 years away from the appliance and power cable. Safe installation Follow these safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Improper installation may cause injury.
  • Page 6: Safe Use

    en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Cutting through the supply hose or immersing the Aqua-Stop valve in water is dangerous. Never immerse the plastic housing in water. The plastic ▶ housing on the supply hose contains an electric valve. Never cut through the supply hose. The supply hose con- ▶...
  • Page 7 Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! Adding solvents to the interior of the appliance may cause ex- ¡ plosions. Never add solvents to the interior of the appliance. ▶ Highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents in con- ¡ junction with aluminium parts in the interior of the appliance may cause explosions.
  • Page 8: Damaged Appliance

    en Safety Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the ▶ appliance. If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is danger- ¡ ous. Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appli- ▶ ance parts or heat sources. Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp ▶...
  • Page 9: Risk To Children

    Safety en Risk to children Follow the safety instructions if there are children in your home. WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation! Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap ¡ themselves up in it and suffocate. Keep packaging material away from children. ▶...
  • Page 10: Safety Systems

    en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Children may get their fingers caught in the slots of the tablet collecting tray and injure themselves. Keep children away from the appliance when open. ▶ WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation! Children may become trapped in the appliance and suffocate. Use the childproof lock if fitted.
  • Page 11: Preventing Material Damage

    Preventing material damage en Modified or damaged water hoses ¡ Preventing material dam- may result in material damage and damage to the appliance. Never kink, crush, modify or cut ▶ through water hoses. Follow these instructions to prevent Only use the water hoses sup- material damage to your appliance, ac- ▶...
  • Page 12: Childproof Lock

    en Childproof lock Unsuitable cleaning agents may Pull the catch of the childproof lock ¡ damage the appliance. forwards and close the appliance Do not use a steam cleaner. door ⁠ . ▶ So as not to scratch the finish on ▶...
  • Page 13: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en AquaSensor Environmental protection The AquaSensor is an optical measur- and saving energy ing device (light barrier) which meas- ures the turbidity of the washing water. Help protect the environment by using You can save water with the Aqua- your appliance in a way that conserves Sensor.
  • Page 14: Installation And Connection

    en Installation and connection Installing and connecting the Sensor setting Description appliance Very sensitive Adjusts the programme strength for difficult condi- You can position your built-under or in- tions of use, e.g. stubborn tegrable appliance in a fitted kitchen dried-on food remnants. Re- between wooden and plastic walls.
  • Page 15: Drinking Water Connection

    Installation and connection en Connect the wastewater hose to the Insert the non-heating appliance plug outlet connection of the siphon using of the power cable into the appli- the enclosed parts. ance. When doing so, check that the Insert the mains plug of the appli- wastewater hose is not kinked, ance into a nearby socket.
  • Page 16: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarise yourself with the parts of your appliance. Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. Rating plate with E number and FD number → Page 64. Rating plate The data you need for Customer Service → Page 63.
  • Page 17: Controls

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Detergent → Page 33 is added to the detergent dis- Detergent dispenser penser. Bottom basket → Page 25 Bottom basket Dispenser for special salt Add special salt for the Water softening system → Page 29 to the dispenser for special salt. Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the tableware in the bottom basket.
  • Page 18 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 6 7 8 Switching on the appliance → Page 38 ON/OFF button Switching off the appliance → Page 39 Programmes → Page 20 Programme buttons Info button If you press , the display shows information about selected programmes, basic settings and ad- ditional functions.
  • Page 19 Familiarising yourself with your appliance en You can use these buttons to scroll between the ba-   buttons sic settings. → "Changing basic settings", Page 42 Remote start display If you have activated the remote start button and are controlling the appliance via the Home Connect app, the remote start display lights up.
  • Page 20: Programmes

    en Programmes Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- tion → Page 22 selected. The running grammes that can be selected here. time will change if the rinse aid system Different programmes, which can be is switched off or rinse aid needs to be found on the control panel of your ap- added.
  • Page 21 Programmes en Programme Programme sequence Additional functions Tableware: Sensor-controlled: IntensiveZone ¡ Washing pots and ¡ Optimised by sensors Power pans, non-fragile depending on the Improved drying → "Additional functions", Auto 35-45° tableware and cut- soiling of the washing lery. water. Page 22 Level of soiling: Removing stubborn ¡...
  • Page 22: Information For Test Institutes

    en Additional functions Programme Programme sequence Additional functions Tableware: Time-optimised: Improved drying → "Additional functions", ¡ Cleaning delicate ¡ Cleaning 45 °C tableware, cutlery, Page 22 ¡ Intermediate rinse Quick 45° temperature-sensitive Rinsing 55 °C ¡ plastics and glasses. Level of soiling: Removing lightly ad- ¡...
  • Page 23: Features

    Features en Additional func- Additional func- tion tion ¡ To ensure a higher hy- ¡ The running time is giene status for the appli- shortened by 20% to HygienePlus Power ance and tableware, the 66% depending on the temperature is raised washing programme.
  • Page 24 en Features Pull out the top basket. To prevent the basket from suddenly dropping down, hold the side of the basket by the top edge. Press in the levers on the right and left on the outside of the basket. Insert the basket at the right basket height.
  • Page 25: Bottom Basket

    Features en Bottom basket Cutlery basket Arrange pans and plates in the bottom Arrange cutlery in the cutlery basket, al- basket. ways without sorting it and with the sharp points downwards. Cutlery basket Large plates up to a diameter of Cutlery drawer 31/34 cm can be arranged as shown.
  • Page 26: Etagere

    en Features To fold down a side shelf, push the Etagere lever forwards and fold down the Use the etagere and space underneath side shelf ⁠ . for small cups and glasses or for large To fold down the front prongs, push items of cutlery, e.g.
  • Page 27: Folding Prongs

    Features en Folding prongs Small items holder Use the folding prongs to position Use the small items holder to position tableware securely, e.g. plates. small items of tableware, e.g. light plastic parts. You can fold the prongs down to posi- tion pans, bowls and glasses better. Knife shelf Folding down prongs Use the knife shelf for long, sharp ob-...
  • Page 28: Baking Sheet Spray Head

    en Features Remove top basket. Baking sheet spray head Insert the baking sheet spray head Use the baking sheet spray head to in the holder and turn to the right clean large items of tableware, e.g. ⁠ . trays, grilles and plates. The baking sheet spray head clicks into position.
  • Page 29: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time en Appliance height 86.5 cm with cutlery basket Level Top basket Bottom basket 1 max. ø 24 cm 34 cm 2 max. ø 26.5 cm 30.5 cm 3 max. ø 29 cm 28 cm Appliance height 86.5 cm with cutlery drawer Level Top basket Bottom basket...
  • Page 30: Overview Of Water Hardness Settings

    en Water softening system Overview of water hardness settings You can find an overview of the water hardness values that can be selected here. You can find out how hard your water is from your local water company or by using a water hardness tester.
  • Page 31: Switching Off Water Softening System

    Water softening system en Unscrew the lid of the dispenser for ers, combined detergents with salt special salt and remove. replacement substances can gener- ally only be used up to a water hard- On initial start-up: Fill the dispenser ness of 26°°E without adding spe- right up with water.
  • Page 32: Rinse Aid System

    en Rinse aid system Overview of consumption values with regeneration the water softening system Here you can find an overview of the maximum additional running time and con- sumption values during regeneration of the water softening system. You can find the column applicable to your model in the quick reference guide ac- cording to its water consumption in the Eco 50°...
  • Page 33: Setting The Amount Of Rinse Aid

    Detergent en Close the lid of the dispenser for To save the settings, press rinse aid. approx. 3 seconds. The rinse aid system is switched off The lid clicks into position. and the rinse aid refill indicator is de- activated. Setting the amount of rinse Detergent If there are streaks or water marks on tableware, change the amount of rinse...
  • Page 34: Unsuitable Detergents

    en Detergent According to manufacturers, combined Detergent Description detergents generally only function up to Liquid detergent Liquid detergent works a water hardness of 26°°E. With a wa- faster and is recommended ter hardness above 26°°E you will for shorter Programmes need to add special salt and rinse aid. without PreRinse.
  • Page 35: Adding Detergent

    Tableware en salt. For the best washing and drying Close the lid of the detergent dis- results we recommend using special penser. salt from a water hardness of 17 °E. To prevent sticking, only touch deter- ¡ gents in a water-soluble pouch with dry hands and only ever place them in a dry detergent dispenser.
  • Page 36: Damage To Glass And Tableware

    en Tableware Damage to glass and table- Cause Recommendation ware The water temperature Select a programme of the programme is with lower temperat- Avoid damage to glass and tableware. too high. ures. After the programme Cause Recommendation has ended, take glass- The following table- Only put tableware in ware and cutlery out of...
  • Page 37: Removing Tableware

    Basic operation en Prerinsing under running water is not Removing tableware necessary - nor is this a good idea in terms of saving energy. WARNING Observe the following when arran- Risk of injury! ging tableware: Hot tableware can cause burns to the –...
  • Page 38: Switching On Appliance

    en Basic operation Press the button for the relevant ad- ▶ ditional function. → "Additional functions", Page 22 The additional function is set and the additional function button flashes. Setting timer programming You can delay the start of the pro- gramme by up to 24 hours. Press ⁠...
  • Page 39: Interrupting Programme

    Basic operation en open the appliance door immedi- Press ately after the programme has Tip: If you press during the wash ended, the appliance will switch off cycle, the programme currently running after 4 seconds. will be interrupted. When you switch the appliance back on, the programme Interrupting programme continues automatically.
  • Page 40: Basic Settings

    en Basic settings Basic settings You can configure the appliance to meet your needs. 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. The setting depends on the time format selected.
  • Page 41 Basic settings en Basic setting Selection Description Emotion Light Switch the interior lighting of the appliance on or off. The interior lighting switches on automatically when the appliance door is opened. When the appliance door is opened, the interior lighting switches off automatically after 15 minutes. Front display Switch the front display on or off.
  • Page 42: Changing Basic Settings

    en Home Connect Basic setting Selection Description Energy manager Connect + Connect the appliance to the energy manager of the home system. Only available if the appliance is connected to the network and the Home Connect app. Greeting Switch display of the brand name logo on or off when the appliance is switched on.
  • Page 43: Installing App

    Home Connect  en If the appliance is connected to the Tips WLAN home network (Wi-Fi), the dis- Please consult the Home Connect ¡ play shows "Network login success- documents supplied. ful. " and "Connect to app". Please also follow the instructions in ¡...
  • Page 44: Home Connect Settings

    en Home Connect Press on the appliance for ap- Home Connect settings prox. 3 seconds as soon as the app Adapt Home Connect to your needs. tells you to. You can find the Home Connect set- Press repeatedly until the display tings in the basic settings for your ap- shows "Network login".
  • Page 45: Energy Manager

    Home Connect  en connected to the Home Connect server To start connection, press ⁠ . and if Remote Diagnostics is available Connect the appliance to the energy in the country in which you are using management of your home system the appliance. within the next 2 minutes.
  • Page 46: Data Protection

    Internet, your Declaration of Conformity appliance will transmit the following Gaggenau Hausgeräte GmbH hereby types of data to the Home Connect declares that the appliance with Home server (initial registration): Connect functionality meets the essen- Unique appliance identification (con- ¡...
  • Page 47: Cleaning And Servicing

    Cleaning and servicing en Tips on appliance care Cleaning and servicing Follow the tips on appliance care to To keep your appliance working effi- make sure your appliance functions ciently for a long time, it is important to properly at all times. clean and maintain it carefully.
  • Page 48: Filter System

    en Cleaning and servicing Notes Micro filter Run the Machine Care programme ¡ Fine filter without any tableware in the dish- washer. Coarse filter Only use suitable machine care ¡ products specially designed for dish- Cleaning filters washers and not dishwasher deter- gent.
  • Page 49: Cleaning Spray Arms

    Cleaning and servicing en Pull up the lower spray arm to re- move. Clean the filter elements under run- ning water. Carefully clean the rim of dirt Check the outlet nozzles on the between the coarse and the fine fil- spray arms for blockages under run- ter.
  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshooting in- formation before contacting Customer Service. This will avoid unnecessary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. ▶...
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting en Errors Cause Troubleshooting E:18 or indicator for water Remove the filter from the supply supply lights up. hose 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 52: Washing Results

    en Troubleshooting Errors Cause Troubleshooting Another error code appears A technical fault is present. Press on the display. Unplug the appliance or switch off the fuse. E:01 to E:30 Wait at least 2 minutes. Insert the mains plug of the appliance in a socket or switch on the fuse. Switch the appliance on.
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting en Errors Cause Troubleshooting Tableware is not dry. Tableware removed too early Wait until the programme ends. or drying process not yet Only remove tableware 30 minutes ended. after the programme has ended. Rinse aid used has a limited Use a name-brand rinse aid. ▶...
  • Page 54 en Troubleshooting Errors Cause Troubleshooting Remnants of food on table- Washing programme selected Select a more intensive washing pro- ▶ ware. too weak. gramme. Adjust the sensitivity of the sensors. ▶ → "Sensors", Page 13 Tableware has been pre- Only remove large remnants of food ▶...
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting en Errors Cause Troubleshooting Water marks on plastic parts. Due to laws of physics droplet Select a more intensive programme. ▶ formation on plastic surfaces Position tableware at an angle. ▶ is unavoidable. After drying → "Arranging tableware", Page 36 water marks are visible. Use rinse aid.
  • Page 56 en Troubleshooting Errors Cause Troubleshooting Stubborn white coatings are Adjust the sensitivity of the sensors. ▶ → "Sensors", Page 13 present on tableware, inside the appliance or the door. Tea residue or lipstick marks Washing temperature is too Select a programme with a higher ▶...
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting en Errors Cause Troubleshooting Plastic parts inside the appli- Plastic parts inside the appli- Discolouration can come about and ▶ ance are discoloured. ance may become discol- will not impair functioning of the ap- oured during the life of the pliance.
  • Page 58: Home Connect Problem

    en Troubleshooting Errors Cause Troubleshooting Rust spots on cutlery. Cutlery is not sufficiently rust- Use rust-resistant tableware. ▶ resistant. Knife blades are of- ten more severely affected. Cutlery may also rust if Do not wash rusting items. ▶ washed together with rusting items.
  • Page 59: Information On Display Panel

    Troubleshooting en Information on display panel Errors Cause Troubleshooting Add Special salt → Page 30. Special salt refill indicator Insufficient special salt. ▶ lights up. Sensor does not detect spe- Do not use special salt tablets. ▶ cial salt tablets. Refill indicator for special salt Water softening system is Setting water softening system ▶...
  • Page 60: Mechanical Damage

    en Troubleshooting Errors Cause Troubleshooting Appliance does not start. Check whether the mains cable is properly inserted in the socket and on the rear of the appliance. Appliance door is not closed Close the appliance door. ▶ properly. → "Terminate programme", Page 39 Programme starts automatic- You did not wait until pro- ▶...
  • Page 61 Troubleshooting en Errors Cause Troubleshooting Knocking or rattling noise. Spray arm is striking table- Arrange tableware so that the spray ▶ ware. arms do not strike tableware. With a small load the water Distribute the tableware evenly. ▶ jets directly strike against the Load the appliance with more table- ▶...
  • Page 62: Clean Wastewater Pump

    en Transportation, storage and disposal Clean wastewater pump Large remnants of food or foreign bod- ies can block the wastewater pump. As soon as the washing water no longer drains properly, the wastewater pump must be cleaned. WARNING Risk of injury! Sharp and pointed objects or frag- ments of glass may block the waste The pump cover clicks into position.
  • Page 63: Transporting The Appliance

    Customer Service en Dispose of the appliance in an envir- Transporting the appliance onmentally friendly manner. To avoid damage to the appliance, This appliance is labelled in ac- empty it before transporting. cordance with European Directive Note: Always transport the dishwasher 2012/19/EU concerning used upright to prevent residual water get- electrical and electronic appli- ting into the machine's controls and...
  • Page 64: Product Number (E-Nr.) And Production Number (Fd)

    en Technical data Function-relevant genuine spare parts turer's warranty, we will provide a re- according to the corresponding Eco- placement under the following condi- design Order can be obtained from tions. Customer Service for a period of at If our Aqua-Stop system is defective ¡...
  • Page 65 Technical data en Power consumption Off mode/standby mode: 0.50 W Left-on mode: 0.50 W Networked standby: -  W Time in left-on mode: 0 min Time after which appli- ance is switched to net- worked standby mode: - min Complies with the latest regulations (EU) for energy label and ecological design at the time of placing on the market.
  • Page 68 Gaggenau Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München GERMANY www.gaggenau.com...

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