Contents Your dishwasher ........................Safety instructions ........................Installation ..........................Winter storage/transport ......................Overflow guard function ......................Packaging ..........................Disposal ............................ Before washing for the first time ................... Water hardness ......................... Set the Water hardness ......................Top up with salt ........................Set the Rinse aid ........................
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Remove blockages ........................Troubleshooting ........................Installation ..........................Safety instructions ........................Setup ............................Drainage connection ......................... Connection to water supply ...................... Electrical connection ......................... Service ............................. Technical data and energy labelling ..................Technical data ........................... Information for consumers ......................Information for test institute ......................
Your dishwasher Main power switch Self-cleaning program Display Install the dishwasher, see the chapter Installation. Following this, open the door and press the main power switch to start using the machine. The first time the dishwasher is switched on, it is important that you choose the right settings to ensure good dishwashing results.
Safety instructions Read the operating instructions and keep them in a safe place! Number of standard place settings: 13 Never use the dishwasher for any purpose other than that specified in these operating instructions. Do not load the dishwasher door or dishwasher baskets with anything other than dishes.
WARNING! Children must be supervised – dishwasher detergent is corrosive! Installation See the chapter Installation. Winter storage/transport Store the dishwasher above freezing and avoid long transport distances in very cold weather. Transport the dishwasher upright or laying on its back. Overflow guard function The overflow protection starts pumping out the machine and turns off the water supply if the water level in the dishwasher exceeds the normal level.
Before washing for the first time Water hardness In order to achieve good dishwashing results, the dishwasher needs soft water (water with low mineral content). Hard water leaves a white coating on dishes and the dishwasher. Checking water hardness Water hardness is specified using the German water hardness scale (°dH) or the French water hardness scale (°fH).
2. Place the funnel supplied with the dishwasher in the salt compartment top-up hole. First, pour in about 1 l of water. 3. Then add salt, a maximum of 630 gram, until the compartment is full. Use large grain salt or special dishwasher salt.
Greener dishwashing The dishwasher saves energy and water When using a dishwasher in a residential setting, less energy and water are generally used compared to washing the dishes by hand. Do not rinse under running water Do not rinse the dishes under running water as this will lead to increased energy and water consumption. Simply scrape off large food particles before loading the dishwasher.
Loading the dishwasher Fragile dishes Some cookware is not dishwasher safe. This can be for several reasons. Some materials cannot withstand strong heat, others can be damaged by dishwashing detergent. Exercise caution with, for example, handmade items, fragile decoration, crystal/glassware, silver, copper, tin, aluminium, wood and plastic.
Raising and lowering the upper basket 1. Pull out the upper basket. 2. Grab the sides of the upper basket with both hands and lift it up. 3. Repeatedly lift the basket with both hands to change its position. (The upper basket can be set in three positions.) When the upper basket is in the highest position lifting it will return it to the lowest position.
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Cutlery basket with lid The cutlery basket lid can be removed. Flexible cutlery basket The cutlery basket is flexible and can be separated into two parts, which can then be attached to the side of the lower basket.
Using the dishwasher Add detergent 1. Prewash detergent compartment Press to open 2. Main wash detergent compartment Detergent is added according to water hardness. Follow the instructions on the detergent packaging. This dishwasher is fitted with a water softener, so use detergent and rinse aid doses suitable for soft water. Too much detergent can result in less effective dishwashing and also entails greater environmental impact.
The main power switch Press and hold the main power switch until the display lights up. Also check that the water tap is on. PROGRAMS - Select program Select a program to suit the type of dishes and how dirty they are. Eco is always pre-selected. Press the Program selector one or more times until the desired program symbol is activated.
Press and hold the option buttons for Self-cleaning program (CLn) Self-cleaning program to activate the program. Self-cleaning program starts when the door is closed. - Select option To select an option, press one of the option buttons until the option is activated. The available options vary between program and some options cannot be combined (available options glow dimly).
If you want to load more dishes Open the door. The dishwasher stops automatically. Add the dishes and close the door. After a while, the dishwasher continues the program. If the dishwasher is turned off due to a power failure If the dishwashing program was not finished, the interrupted program continues when power is restored.
Settings Open the settings menu: First, open the door. Turn off the machine. Press and hold the main power switch until the display lights up. Within 10 seconds: - press and hold the Program selector and the SpeedWash option button until the settings menu opens.
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Settings Options German water French water Recommended hardness scale hardness scale setting 12-14°dH 21-25°fH 2:03 15-19°dH 26-34°fH 2:04 22-24°dH 35-43°fH 2:05 25-29°dH 44-52°fH 2:06 30-39°dH 53-70°fH 2:07 40-49°dH 71-88°fH 2:08 50°dH 89°fH 2:09 Do not forget to put salt in the salt compartment after you have set the water softener to 2:01 - 2:09.
Care and cleaning Top up with rinse aid When the rinse aid needs topping up, the above symbol lights on the display. After topping up, it may take a while before the symbol goes out. Press to open 1. Open the rinse aid compartment lid. 2.
Cleaning the filters Coarse filter The coarse filter traps larger food particles, which cannot get past the drainage pump. Empty the coarse filter when necessary. It should be cleaned at regular intervals depending on how often the dishwasher is used. Coarse filter 1.
NOTE! Dishwashing results may be affected if the coarse and fine filters are incorrectly fitted. The dishwasher must not be used without the filters in place! Cleaning the spray arms Holes and bearings can sometimes become blocked. Remove any debris using a pin or the like. The spray arms also have holes underneath.
Display and buttons Keep the display and the buttons clean. If necessary, wipe them with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Never use cleaning products – they may scratch the surface. Use the main power switch to switch off the dishwasher when cleaning the buttons to avoid activating them inadvertently.
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6. Screw the inlet hose firmly into place. 7. Plug the machine into the wall socket and turn on the water tap. Allow the pressure to settle for a while and check that the connection is watertight. Outer filter on inlet hose Gasket...
Troubleshooting Type of fault on the display Action Overfilling Clear the drainage pump. See the chapter Care and cleaning. If the problem persists, call the service department. Water outlet fault See “Water remains in the dishwasher” in the table “Problem” below.
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Problem Possible causes Action Overflow/leaks. Check. A whirring sound (the drainage Turn off the water tap. Pull out pump) is heard from the dish- the plug and call the service washer and does not stop when department. the main power switch is turned off.
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Problem Possible causes Action All stainless steel can cause In order to avoid marks and tar- spots on silver if they come into nishing, separate dishes made contact during dishwashing. from different metals, such as Aluminium can also cause spots silver, stainless steel and alu- on dishes.
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Problem Possible causes Action Drainage pump stop missing. Check that the coloured stop on the right in the bottom drain is in place. See the chapter Care and cleaning. Kink in drainage hose. Check that the hose is free from kinks and sharp bends.
Installation [mm] Door length Nominal dimensions. Actual measurements may vary. It is important that you read through and follow the instructions and directions below. Conduct installation and connection in accordance with the separate installation instructions. Safety instructions Connections to electricity, water and drainage must be performed by a qualified professional. Always follow applicable regulations for water, drainage and electricity.
Note that the door springs may need adjusting after a cover door has been fitted. Adjust the left and right door springs equally until the door is evenly balanced. Drainage connection See the separate installation instructions for necessary information. This dishwasher is suitable for installing in a raised recess (to attain an ergonomic working height). This means that the dishwasher can be placed so that the drainage hose runs to a lower level than the bottom of the dishwasher, such as by routing it directly to a floor drain.
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NOTE! Electrical cable replacements as well as repairs and maintenance relating to safety or performance must be carried out by the manufacturer's service centre or someone similarly professionally qualified.
Read the chapter Troubleshooting before contacting the service centre. If you have encountered a problem that you cannot resolve, please contact your nearest service centre for professional help, see www.gorenje.com. Our website also has information about spare part availability and what you can repair yourself.
Weight can vary due to different specifications. Information for consumers Information about your product can be found at www.gorenje.com, where you will also find a link to the European Product Database for Energy Labelling, EPREL. Or else visit https://eprel.ec.europa.eu directly. Follow the instructions to search by model name.
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