en Safety Safety Please read the safety information to ensure that you use the ap- pliance safely. General information Read this instruction manual carefully. Only this will ensure you ¡ use the appliance safely and efficiently. Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe ¡...
Safety en Safe installation Follow these safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Improper installation may cause injury. When installing and connecting the appliance, follow the in- ▶ structions in the manual and installation instructions. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper installation is dangerous.
en Safety Only use adapters approved by the manufacturer. ▶ WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Hinges move when opening and closing the appliance door and can cause injury. If built-under or integrable appliances are not in a cavity so ▶ that one side is accessible, the hinge area must be covered at the side.
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Safety en Highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents in con- ¡ junction 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 conjunction with aluminium parts (e.g.
en Safety 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 ▶...
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. ▶...
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.
Preventing material damage en Only use the water hoses sup- ▶ Preventing material damage Preventing material dam- plied with the appliance or genu- ine spare hoses. Never re-use water hoses that ▶ have been used before. Preventing material damage Safe installation If the water pressure is too high or ¡...
en Childproof lock So as not to scratch the finish Pull the catch of the childproof ▶ on the appliance, do not use lock forwards and close the ap- sponges with a rough surface or pliance door . abrasive cleaning agents. To prevent corrosion, do not use ▶...
Environmental protection and saving energy en AquaSensor Environmental protection and saving energy Environmental protection The AquaSensor is an optical meas- and saving energy uring device (light barrier) which measures the turbidity of the washing Help protect the environment by us- Environmental protection and saving energy water.
en Installation and connection Installing and connecting the Sensor setting Description appliance dried-on food remnants. Recommended setting You can position your built-under or when using organic or eco- integrable appliance in a fitted kit- logical detergents contain- chen between wooden and plastic ing low levels of active walls.
Installation and connection en Connect the wastewater hose to Please note that the water safety ¡ the outlet connection of the siphon system is only functional if there is using the enclosed parts. a power supply. When doing so, check that the Insert the non-heating appliance wastewater hose is not kinked, plug of the power cable into the...
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. Rating plate Rating plate with "E number and FD number" → Page 66.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en "Detergent" → Page 33 is added to the detergent Detergent dispenser dispenser. "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 bot- tom basket.
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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 additional functions.
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en buttons You can use these buttons to scroll between the basic settings. → "Changing basic settings", Page 43 Remote start display If you have activated the remote start button and are controlling the appliance via the Home Con- nect app, the remote start display lights up.
en Programmes Programmes Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- running time will change if the rinse Programmes grammes that can be selected here. aid system is switched off or rinse Different programmes, which can be aid needs to be added. found on the control panel of your The consumption values can be appliance, are available depending...
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Programmes en Programme Programme se- Additional functions quence Tableware: Sensor-controlled: IntensiveZone ¡ Washing pots and ¡ Optimised by Power pans, non-fragile sensors depending Improved drying → "Additional func- Auto 35-45° tableware and cut- on the soiling of the lery. washing water. tions", Page 22 Level of soiling: ¡...
Features en Additional func- Additional func- tion tion To ensure a higher hy- The running time is ¡ ¡ giene status for the ap- shortened by 20% to HygienePlus Power pliance and dishes, the 66% depending on the temperature is raised washing programme.
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en Features Pull out the top basket. Remove the basket. To prevent the basket from sud- denly 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 bas- ket height.
Features en Bottom basket Cutlery basket Arrange pans and plates in the bot- Arrange cutlery in the cutlery basket, tom basket. always 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.
en Features To fold down a side shelf, push the Etagere lever forwards and fold down Use the etagere and space under- the side shelf . neath for small cups and glasses or To fold down the front prongs, for large items of cutlery, e.g. push the lever forwards and fold wooden spoons or serving cutlery.
Features en Folding prongs Small items holder Use the folding prongs to position Use the small items holder to posi- tableware securely, e.g. plates. tion small items of tableware, e.g. light plastic parts. You can fold the prongs down to po- sition pans, bowls and glasses Knife shelf better.
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 clean large items of tableware, e.g. right . trays, grilles and plates. The baking sheet spray head clicks into position.
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...
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. Water hardness °E Hardness range mmol/l...
Water softening system en to the dispenser for special salt Switching off water softening immediately before the pro- system gramme starts. If you find the special salt refill indic- Unscrew the lid of the dispenser ator irritating, e.g. when using com- for special salt and remove.
en Rinse aid system Regeneration of the water softening Regeneration of the water system takes place before the end of softening system the main rinse cycle in all pro- grammes. It will increase the run time In order to obtain fault-free function of and consumption values, e.g.
Detergent en Add rinse aid up to the max mark. Switching rinse aid system off If you find the rinse aid refill indicator irritating, e.g. when using combined detergents with a rinse aid compon- ent, you can switch the rinse aid sys- tem off.
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en Detergent Note: Follow the manufacturer's in- Separate detergents structions for each detergent. Separate detergents are products that do not contain components other Detergent Description than detergent, e.g. powder deter- Tabs Tabs are suitable for all gent or liquid detergent. cleaning functions and do With powder and liquid detergent the not need to be measured dosage can be individually adjusted...
Detergent en The function of rinse aid is limited ¡ Unsuitable detergents with combined detergents. You will Do not use detergent which could generally get better results using cause damage to the appliance or rinse aid. present a risk to health. Use tablets with a special drying ¡...
en Tableware Close the lid of the detergent dis- Damage to glass and table- penser. ware Avoid damage to glass and table- ware. Cause Recommendation The following table- Only put tableware in ware is not dish- the dishwasher if it is washer-safe: marked as dish- Items of cutlery...
Tableware en To save resources, do not pre- Cause Recommendation rinse tableware under running wa- The water temperat- Select a programme ter. ure of the programme with lower temperat- Observe the following when arran- is too high. ures. ging tableware: After the programme –...
en Basic operation Removing tableware Switching on the appliance Press . ▶ WARNING The Eco 50° programme is set by Risk of injury! default. Hot tableware can cause burns to the The Eco 50° programme is an es- skin. When hot, tableware is sensitive pecially environmentally friendly to shock, may crack and can result in programme and ideal for normally...
Basic operation en Setting timer programming Interrupting programme You can delay the start of the pro- Note: When you open the appliance gramme by up to 24 hours. door once the appliance has heated up, leave the door slightly ajar for a Press ...
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en Basic operation 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.
Basic settings en Basic settings Basic settings You can configure the appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 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.
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en Basic settings Basic setting Selection Description Eco forecast Switch EcoCheck on or off. When selecting the programme, the average wa- ter consumption and energy consumption is briefly shown on the display. Emotion Light Switch the interior lighting of the appliance on or off.
Home Connect en Basic setting Selection Description Network login Manual Log the appliance into the network. Autom./WPS If your router has WPS, you can log your appli- ance into the network automatically. Only available if the basic setting "WLAN" is switched on. Connect to app Start with Connect the appliance to a mobile device.
en Home Connect To be able to use Home Connect, you Automatically connecting ap- must first set up the connection to the pliance to WLAN home net- WLAN home network (Wi-Fi ) and to work (Wi-Fi) the Home Connect app. There are various ways to connect to If your router has a WPS function, your home network, depending on the you can connect the appliance to...
Home Connect en If the appliance is not connected If the appliance is connected to the to the app, the display shows "Net- WLAN home network (Wi-Fi), the work login Failed". display shows "Network login suc- cessful. ". If the appliance is not connected If the appliance is not connected to the app, check that the mobile to the WLAN home network (Wi-Fi),...
en Home Connect visit the service/support section of Remote start your local website: www.home-con- You can use the Home Connect app nect.com to start the appliance with your mo- bile device. Energy manager Tip: If you start operation on the ap- You can connect your appliance to pliance itself, remote start is automat- the energy manager of your home ically deactivated.
Home Connect app. during the preselected time. If the energy manager starts the Declaration of Conformity appliance earlier, the time display Gaggenau Hausgeräte GmbH hereby "Finish in"/ "Finish at" will be up- dated. declares that the appliance with Home Connect functionality meets...
en Cleaning and servicing 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only. If the interior is no longer self-cleaned Cleaning and servicing Cleaning and servicing adequately and deposits occur, see this information: To keep your appliance working effi- Cleaning and servicing → "Cleaning the tub", Page 48. ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
Cleaning and servicing en reduce odours, we recommend Add the machine care product to cleaning your appliance at regular in- the appliance. tervals. Press . Machine Care combined with com- Press . mercially available machine care The Machine Care programme is products is the right programme for run.
en Cleaning and servicing Turn the coarse filter anticlockwise Carefully clean the rim of dirt and remove the filter system . between the coarse and the fine fil- ter. Check that no foreign objects ‒ Re-assemble the filter system. fall into the sump. Make sure that the locking catches on the coarse filter click into posi- tion.
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Cleaning and servicing en Check the outlet nozzles on the spray arms for blockages under running water and remove any for- eign bodies. Insert the lower spray arm. The spray arm clicks into position. Insert the upper spray arm and screw it firmly in place.
en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- Troubleshooting ing information before contacting Customer Service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting E:18 or indicator for water Filter in the water supply is Switch off the appliance. supply lights up. blocked. Pull out the mains plug. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the water connection. Remove the filter from the supply hose Clean the filter.
en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting E:25 lights up. Cover of the wastewater Secure the cover of the "Wastewa- ▶ ter pump " → Page 64 so it clicks pump is loose into position. E:27 lights up. Mains voltage is too low. This is not a fault on the appliance. Contact an electrician.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Tableware is not dry. Water collects in recesses of Position tableware at an angle ▶ the tableware or cutlery. where possible. The combined detergent Use rinse aid to improve drying per- used has a poor drying per- formance.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Remnants of food on table- Tableware was placed too Arrange tableware with sufficient ware. close together. space in between. The spray jets must reach the sur- faces of the tableware. Avoid points of contact. Basket is overfilled. Arrange tableware with sufficient space in between.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Detergent residue in the ap- Lid of the detergent dis- Arrange tableware in the top basket pliance penser is blocked by items tableware so the tab collecting tray of tableware parts and will is not obstructed by tableware. → "Arrange tableware", Page 37 not open.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Wipeable or water-soluble Special salt dispenser is not Screw the special salt dispenser ▶ coatings are present inside screwed tight. tight. the appliance or on the door. Stubborn white coatings are Detergent substances are Change your "detergent" ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Coloured coatings (blue, yel- The formation of films is due Clean the appliance. ▶ low, brown) that are difficult to metal components on sil- You can remove deposits with or impossible to remove are ver or aluminium tableware. "Mechanical cleaning"...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Removable streaks are Items of tableware are blocking the present on glasses, glass- dispenser lid. ware with a metallic appear- Do not place tableware or fra- ance and cutlery. grance dispensers in the tablet col- lecting tray. Tableware has been pre- Only remove large remnants of food ▶...
Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Excessive formation of foam Hand washing-up liquid is Immediately add rinse aid to the ▶ occurs. present in dispenser for dispenser. → "Adding rinse aid", Page 32 rinse aid. Rinse aid has been spilled. Remove the rinse aid with a cloth. ▶...
en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Machine Care indicator Machine care is recommen- Run the Machine Care programme ▶ lights up. ded. without tableware. Use a special machine care ‒ product. The indicator will go out automatic- ally after 3 wash cycles whether Machine Care is carried out or not.
Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Appliance stops during the Top basket is pressing Check whether the rear panel of the ▶ programme or cuts out. against inner door and pre- appliance is being pressed in by a venting appliance door from socket or hose holder that has not being closed securely.
en Transportation, storage and disposal Insert the pump cover and press Clean wastewater pump down . Large remnants of food or foreign bodies 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-...
Customer Service en Protect appliance from frost Disposing of old appliance 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- claimed by recycling. day home, empty the appliance com- pletely.
en Technical specifications With any warranty claims, we will AQUA-STOP guarantee make sure that your appliance is re- In addition to warranty claims against paired by trained after-sales techni- the seller under the purchase agree- cians using genuine spare parts, in- ment and in addition to our manufac- cluding after the manufacturer's war- turer's warranty, we will provide a re-...
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Technical specifications en yet been published. Please then fol- Power rating 2000 - 2400 W low the instructions on searching for Fuse 10 - 16 A models. The model identifier is made Power consumption Off mode/standby up of the characters before the slash mode: 0.50 W in the product number (E-Nr.) on the Left-on mode: 0.50 W...
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