Intended use Cleaning and maintenance . . . 26 Intended use Overall condition of the machine . . . 26 I n t e n d e d u s e Special salt and rinse aid ..26 This appliance is intended for Filters .
Safety instructions Before you switch ON the Safety instructions appliance S a f e t y t i o n s i n s t r u c This appliance may be used by Please read the instructions for children over the age of 8 years use and installation carefully.
Safety instructions Installation If the dishwasher is installed below or above other Following installation, ensure domestic appliances, follow that the back the information for installation of the dishwasher is not in combination with freely accessible (protection a dishwasher against contact due to hot in the installation instructions surface).
Safety instructions Do not install the appliance Childproof lock (door lock) D o o r l o c k near heat sources (radiators, The description of the heat storage tanks, cookers childproof lock is at the back in or other appliances which the envelope.
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Safety instructions Warning Warning Risk of injury! Risk of explosion! Do not add any solvents To prevent injuries, e.g. to the washing chamber. caused by stumbling, open Danger of explosion! the dishwasher only briefly in order to load and unload Warning the dishwasher.
Protection of the environment Keep children away from Protection of the open dishwasher. There may environment be small parts in the dishwasher which children i o n P r o t e c t o f t e n v i r o n m e n t could swallow and the water Both the packaging of new appliances and the old appliances themselves...
Getting to know your appliance Appliance interior Getting to know your appliance 1" Top basket G e t t i t o k n o w y o u r a p p l i a n c 1* Knife shelf * Diagrams of the control panel 12 Tablet collecting tray and the interior of the appliance can be...
Water softening system/Special salt Setting Water softening system/Special salt The amount of salt dispensed can be set in 4 stages W a t e r s o f t e n i s y s t e m / S p e c i s a l t depending on the hardness of your To ensure good washing results,...
Rinse aid Using special salt S witching off salt refill S w i t c h i n g o f f w a t e r s o f t e n i n g s y s t e m indicator/water softening Always refill with special salt system...
Rinse aid 1. Open the dispenser 1j by pressing Setting amount of rinse aid and lifting the plate on the cover. The amount of rinse aid dispensed can be set in 4 stages. Accordingly 0, 1, 2 or 3 displays are lit (see water hardness table).
Utensils Loading the dishwasher Utensils U t e n s i 1. Remove large food remnants. It is not necessary to prerinse utensils Not suitable under running water. 2. Place the utensils so that Cutlery and utensils made of wood. –...
Utensils Cups and glasses Pans Top basket 1" Bottom basket 1b Note Utensils must not be placed above the Heavily soiled utensils (pans) should tablet collecting tray 12. These may be placed in the bottom basket. The block the lid of the detergent dispenser more powerful spray jet provides and prevent it from opening fully.
Utensils Cutlery basket F olding spikes * F o l d i n g s p i k e s You should always place cutlery * depending on model unsorted with the points downwards. The spikes can be folded down to To prevent injuries, place long, pointed improve arrangement of pans, bowls implements and knives on the knife...
Utensils Knife shelf * Top basket with side levers K n i f e s h e l f 1. Pull out the top basket 1" out. * depending on model 2. To lower the basket, press in the left Long knives and other utensils can be and then the right lever on the arranged horizontally.
Detergent Adding detergent Detergent 1. If the detergent dispenser 9" is still D e t e r g e closed, press the lock 9* to open You can use tablets as well as powder the detergent dispenser. or liquid detergents for dishwashers, but never use washing-up liquid.
Detergent Notes If the utensils are only lightly soiled, You will obtain optimum rinsing slightly less than the indicated amount and drying results by using solo of detergent is usually adequate. detergents and applying salt and rinse aid separately. Suitable detergents and care products If programmes are short, tablets can be purchased online may not have full cleaning effect...
Overview of programmes Overview of programmes p r o g r a m m e s O v e r v i e w o f The max. possible number of programmes is illustrated in this overview. The corresponding programmes and their arrangement can be found on the fascia.
Overview of programmes ù / ø all types cold rinsing, none Prerinse of utensils intermediate cleaning Prerinse Programme selection You can select a suitable programme according to the type of utensils and degree of soiling. Information for test institutes Test institutes receive the information for comparability tests (e.g.
Additional options · Hygiene * Additional options H y g i e n e o n a l A d d i t i o p t i o n s The temperature is increased during the * depending on model cleaning process.
Operating the appliance Switching on the appliance Operating the appliance 1. Turn on the tap fully. 2. Open the door. O p e r a t i i a n c e t h e a p p l 3. Switch on ON/OFF switch (. Programme data The Eco 50°...
Operating the appliance O ptical display while End of programme O p t i c a l d i s p l a y w h i l e t h e p r o g r a m m e i s r u n n i n g the programme is running * The programme has ended when neither of the two displays ` or X...
Operating the appliance Interrupting the programme Intensive drying 1. Open the door. The final rinse uses a higher temperature which improves the drying 2. Switch off ON/OFF switch (. result. The running time may increase The LEDs go out. The programme is slightly.
Cleaning and maintenance Never use a steam cleaner to clean your Cleaning and dishwasher. The manufacturer is not liable for any consequential damage. maintenance Regularly wipe the front of the appliance C l e a n i a n d n a n c e m a i n t e and fascia with a damp cloth;...
Cleaning and maintenance Filters Spray arms The filters 1R keep large foreign Limescale and contaminants in the objects in the rinsing water away from rinsing water may block nozzles and bearings on the spray arms 1: and the pump. These foreign objects may occasionally block the filters.
Fault, what to do? In this case: Fault, what to do? 1. First always disconnect F a u l t , w h a t d o ? the appliance from the power supply. Experience has shown that you can 2.
Fault, what to do? Fault table Fault Cause Remedial action “Check water supply” Supply hose kinked. Install supply hose without kinks. display )2 lights up. Tap turned off. Turn the tap on. Tap jammed or calcified. Turn the tap on. Flow rate must be min.
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Fault, what to do? Fault Cause Remedial action Displays flash. Door not closed properly. Close the door. Ensure that no objects (utensil, fragrance dispenser) are protruding over the basket and preventing the door from closing. Refill indicator for salt )* No rinse aid.
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Fault, what to do? Fault Cause Remedial action Cutlery not dry. Cutlery not arranged properly in Separate cutlery if possible, prevent contact the cutlery basket. points. Cutlery not arranged properly in Arrange cutlery properly and separate if the cutlery drawer. possible.
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Fault, what to do? Fault Cause Remedial action Detergent residue. Detergent dispenser cover Detergent dispenser cover must not be blocked by utensils and therefore obstructed by utensils. does not open fully. Do not place utensils or fragrance dispenser in the tablet collecting tray. Detergent dispenser cover Tablet must be inserted flat and not upright.
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Fault, what to do? Fault Cause Remedial action White, stubborn coatings; Detergent substances are Change detergent brand. limescale on the utensils, deposited. These coatings cannot Clean appliance mechanically. container or door. usually be removed with chemicals (appliance cleaner, ...). Hardness range incorrectly set or Set water softening system according to water hardness greater than 8.9 instructions for use or top up salt.
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Fault, what to do? Fault Cause Remedial action Plastic parts discoloured. Too low rinsing temperature. Select programme with higher washing temperature. Utensils precleaned too intensely; Do not prerinse utensils. Remove only large sensors therefore decide on food remnants. weak programme sequence. Recommended programme Eco 50°...
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Fault, what to do? Fault Cause Remedial action Appliance does not start. The mains fuse has tripped. Check mains fuse. Power cord not inserted. Ensure that the power cord is plugged all the way into the back of the appliance and into the socket.
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Fault, what to do? Fault Cause Remedial action Unusual foam formation. Handwash liquid in the rinse aid Immediately refill rinse aid dispenser with dispenser. rinse aid. Rinse aid spilled. Remove rinse aid with a cloth.
Customer service Customer service Installation and connection C u s t o m e r s e r v i c e If you are unable to rectify the fault, l a t i o n I n s t a l a n d c o n n e c t i please contact your customer service.
Installation and connection Delivery Installation Your dishwasher has been checked The required installation dimensions can thoroughly in the factory to ensure that it be found in the installation instructions. is in working order. This may cause Level the appliance with the aid of the small water stains.
Installation and connection Drinking water connection Electrical connection 1. Fasten the drinking water connection Connect the appliance to an to the tap according alternating current only, ranging from to the installation instructions using 220 V to 240 V and 50 Hz or 60 Hz the enclosed parts.
Installation and connection Removing the appliance Transportation Also observe Empty the dishwasher and secure loose the sequence of worksteps here. parts. 1. Disconnect the appliance from Drain the appliance according the power supply. to the following steps: 2. Turn off the water supply. 1.
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