Gaggenau DF270400F Information For Use
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  • Page 1 Gaggenau Information for Use DF270400F Dishwasher...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 9 Features........  23 1.1 General information.... 4 9.1 Top basket.......  23 1.2 Intended use...... 4 9.2 Etagere ........ 24 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 9.3 Bottom basket ...... 25 1.4 Safe installation ...... 4 9.4 Folding prongs ......
  • Page 3 15 Basic operation .......  39 21 Technical specifications..  67 15.1 Opening appliance door .. 39 21.1 Information regarding Free and Open Source Software...  67 15.2 Switching on the appliance ...  39 15.3 Setting a programme ....  40 22 Declaration of Conformity ..  67 15.4 Setting additional functions ...
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe ¡ for future reference or for the next owner. Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. ¡...
  • Page 5 Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect installation is dangerous. Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the ▶ specifications on the rating plate. Always use the supplied power cable for the new appliance. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- ▶...
  • Page 6: Safe Use

    en Safety Contact between the appliance and installation lines may lead to a defect in these lines, e.g. gas pipes and power lines. Gas from a corroded gas pipe can ignite. A damaged power line can cause a short circuit. Check that there is a distance of at least 5 cm between the ap- ▶...
  • Page 7 Safety en Highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents in conjunc- tion 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 con- junction with aluminium parts (e.g.
  • Page 8: Damaged Appliance

    en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! The blow opening of the Zeolith container becomes hot and can cause burns. Never touch the blow opening of the Zeolith container. ▶ 1.6 Damaged appliance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. Never operate a damaged appliance.
  • Page 9: Safety Systems

    Safety en Children may become trapped in the appliance and suffocate. Use the childproof lock if fitted. ▶ Never let children play with or operate the appliance. ▶ WARNING ‒ Risk of harm to health! Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk.
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage Modified or damaged water hoses Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material may result in material damage and damage to the appliance. damage Never kink, crush, modify or cut ▶ through water hoses. Preventing material damage 2.1 Safe installation Only use the water hoses supplied ▶...
  • Page 11: Childproof Lock

    Childproof lock en So as not to scratch the finish on ▶ Environmental protection and saving energy 4 Environmental protec- the appliance, do not use sponges with a rough surface or abrasive tion and saving energy cleaning agents. To prevent corrosion, do not use Environmental protection and saving energy ▶...
  • Page 12: Zeolith Drying

    en Environmental protection and saving energy 4.3 Zeolith drying 4.5 Sensors The appliance features a Zeolith con- The sensors adjust the programme tainer. Zeolith drying lets you save sequence and strength in the auto- energy. matic programmes depending on the Zeolite is a mineral that can store level and type of soiling.
  • Page 13: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection en installing it under a continuous work- Installation and connection 5 Installation and con- top that is securely connected to ad- jacent cabinets. nection Follow the safety instructions. To ensure proper operation, connect → Page 4 Installation and connection the appliance to the power and water Follow the instructions for electrical supply correctly.
  • Page 14: Drinking Water Connection

    en Installation and connection 5.4 Drinking water connec- tion Connect your appliance to a drinking water connection. Installing the drinking water connection Note If you are replacing the appliance, ¡ you must use a new water supply hose. Consult the installation instructions supplied for the steps required here.
  • Page 15: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 6 Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 6.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD num- ber → Page 66.
  • Page 16 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Detergent dispenser Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. → "Detergent", Page 34 Bottom basket Bottom basket → Page 25 Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for spe- cial salt. → "Water softening system", Page 31 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the table- ware in the bottom basket.
  • Page 17: Controls

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 6.2 Controls You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. With some buttons you can perform different functions. ON/OFF button and reset Switching on the appliance button → Page 39 Switching off the appliance...
  • Page 18: Programmes

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Programme buttons and addi- Programmes tional functions → "Programmes", Page 19 Additional functions → "Additional functions", Page 22 Start button Starting the programme → Page 40   buttons You can use these buttons to scroll between the basic settings. → "Changing basic settings", Page 44 Setting buttons Changing the basic settings→ "Chan-...
  • Page 19 Programmes en Programmes 7 Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- ted. The running time will change if Programmes grammes that can be selected here. the rinse aid system is switched off Different programmes, which can be or rinse aid needs to be added. found on the control panel of your The consumption values can be appliance, are available depending...
  • Page 20: Information For Test Institutes

    en Programmes Programme Programme se- quence Tableware: Time-optimised: Delicate tableware, cutlery, tem- Cleaning 45 °C ¡ ¡ Quick Wash 45°C perature-sensitive plastics and Intermediate rinse ¡ glasses Final rinse 50 °C ¡ Level of soiling: Lightly adhering fresh food rem- ¡ nants Use only if appliance is unloaded. Machine Care 70 °C Machine Care → "Personalisation function ", Personalisation...
  • Page 21 Programmes en Tip: To reset the programme to the pre-rinse programme stored at the factory, use the Home Connect app or reset your appliance to the factory settings. Depending on the appliance specifications...
  • Page 22 en Additional functions Additional functions 8 Additional functions You can find an overview of the additional functions that can be selected here. Additional functions Different additional functions, which can be found on the control panel of your appliance, are available depending on the appliance configuration. You can se- lect certain additional functions depending on the programme.
  • Page 23: Features

    Features en Press in the levers on the right and Features 9 Features left on the outside of the basket. You can find an overview of the pos- Features sible features of your appliance and how to use them here. These features depend on the model of your appliance.
  • Page 24: Etagere

    en Features Lift the basket forwards out of the Lift the basket slightly and guide catches ⁠ . the rear detent pins into the rear locking hooks of the guide rails ⁠ . Lower the basket and press the front detent pins into the notches ⁠...
  • Page 25: Bottom Basket

    Features en Removing the bottom basket 9.3 Bottom basket Pull the bottom basket right out. Arrange pans and plates in the bot- Lift the basket out of the front hold- tom basket. ers and pull forwards slightly. Cutlery basket Lift the basket out of the rear hold- ers.
  • Page 26: Folding Prongs

    en Features 9.4 Folding prongs 9.5 Cutlery basket Use the folding prongs to position Arrange cutlery in the cutlery basket, tableware securely, e.g. plates. always without sorting it and with the sharp points downwards. You can fold the prongs down to po- sition pans, bowls and glasses 9.6 Cutlery drawer better.
  • Page 27 Features en To fold down a side shelf, push the Removing cutlery drawer lever forwards and fold down Pull the cutlery drawer right out ⁠ . the side shelf ⁠ . Lift the cutlery drawer forwards out of the catches ⁠ . To fold down the folding spines, push the lever forwards and fold Lower the cutlery drawer and pull...
  • Page 28: Baking Sheet Spray Head

    en Features Insert the cutlery drawer ⁠ . 9.7 Baking sheet spray head Use the baking sheet spray head to clean large items of tableware, e.g. trays, grilles and plates. Observe the position of the detent pins. Lift the cutlery drawer slightly and guide the lower detent pins into the lower locking hooks of the Arrange max.
  • Page 29: Optional Extra Cleaning Area

    Features en Set the slider to ON or OFF. Removing baking sheet spray head If you no longer require the baking sheet spray head, remove it from the appliance. Turn the baking sheet spray head anticlockwise and remove from the holder. Insert the top basket in the appli- ance.
  • Page 30: Basket Heights

    en Features Place the Optional extra cleaning Push in the top basket. area in the top basket and lock in position ⁠ . Check that the mounts are in the correct position. The Optional extra cleaning area audibly clicks into position ⁠...
  • Page 31: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time en Press repeatedly until the Before using for the first time 10 Before using for the display shows the right value. first time You can change several settings. To save the settings, press Before using for the first time approx.
  • Page 32: Setting The Water Softening System

    en Water softening system Water hardness Hardness range mmol/l Setting value °E 27 - 38 Hard 3.8 - 5.4 27 - 38 39 - 62 Hard 5.5 - 8.9 39 - 62 Note: Set the water hardness determ- special salt depends on the water ined on your appliance.
  • Page 33: Switching Off The Water Softening System

    Rinse aid system en Note: Only use special salt for The water hardness is 0 - 8 °E. ¡ dishwashers. You do not need to use special Do not use salt tablets. salt. Do not use table salt. Press ⁠ . Add the special salt to the dis- To open the basic settings, press penser.
  • Page 34: Setting The Amount Of Rinse Aid

    en Detergent Add rinse aid up to the max mark. 12.3 Switching the 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.
  • Page 35: Unsuitable Detergents

    Detergent en Tip: Suitable detergents are available For better washing and drying results online via our website or from Cus- and to avoid damage to the appli- ance, please additionally use Special tomer Service → Page 66. salt → Page 32 and Rinse aid Tabs → Page 33. Tabs are suitable for all cleaning Combined detergent functions and do not need to be...
  • Page 36: Information On Detergents

    en Detergent Add the detergent to the dry deter- 13.3 Information on deter- gent dispenser. gents Follow the instructions on detergents 50 ml in everyday use. 25 ml Detergents marked as "organic" or ¡ 15 ml "ecological" (environmentally friendly) generally contain lower levels of active agents or com- pletely dispense with certain sub- stances.
  • Page 37: Tableware

    Tableware en Close the lid of the detergent dis- 14.1 Damage to glass and penser. tableware Only put glasses and china in the dishwasher if it is marked as dish- washer-safe by the manufacturer. Avoid damage to glass and table- ware. Cause Recommenda- tion The following...
  • Page 38: Arrange Tableware

    en Tableware allowing steam to escape and water Cause Recommenda- to leak out around the door. This tion could damage your kitchen units. Highly caustic al- If you are using kaline or highly highly caustic al- acidic cleaning kaline or highly solutions, in par- acidic cleaning ticular commer-...
  • Page 39: Removing Tableware

    Basic operation en To save resources, do not pre- 14.3 Removing tableware rinse tableware under running wa- ter. WARNING Observe the following when arran- Risk of injury! ging tableware: Hot tableware can cause burns to the – Put heavily soiled tableware in skin.
  • Page 40: Setting A Programme

    en Basic operation The standard program is set by "Finish at" (e.g. 15:20 hours). You default. can change this setting in the Ba- If you do not perform any actions sic settings. on the appliance for 10 minutes, To activate timer programming, the appliance will automatically press ⁠...
  • Page 41: Terminate Programme

    Basic operation en Press to resume the pro- gramme. Close the appliance door. 15.8 Terminate programme To end a programme early or to switch from a programme that has already started, you will need to can- cel it first. Open the appliance door. Press for approx.
  • Page 42: Basic Settings

    en Basic settings Basic settings 16 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 16.1 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.
  • Page 43 Basic settings en Basic setting Selection Description Water connection Cold water Set cold water or hot water connec- Hot water tion. Only set the appliance to hot water if this can be prepared with little energy and a suitable installation is available, e.g.
  • Page 44: Changing Basic Settings

    en Basic settings Basic setting Selection Description Door Opening Single push Electric door opening is activated ¡ Child-proof lock with the setting "Single push". You Push deactivated open the appliance door by press- ing on the upper middle section of the appliance door once. The electric childproof lock is activ- ¡...
  • Page 45: Cleaning And Servicing

    Dishwasher Care and Ma- ance to malfunction. To avoid such chine Cleaner for Dishwashers online faults and reduce odours, we recom- at https://www.gaggenau.com/ mend cleaning your appliance at reg- global/store or from customer ser- ular intervals. vice.
  • Page 46: Filter System

    en Cleaning and servicing To ensure optimum cleaning perform- Only use machine care products ance, the programme doses the de- specially designed for dishwash- tergents independently of each an- ers. other during the relevant cleaning Pour the machine cleaner into the phase.
  • Page 47: Cleaning Spray Arms

    Cleaning and servicing en 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.
  • Page 48 en Cleaning and servicing Pull up the lower spray arm to re- move. 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.
  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en Troubleshooting 18 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- Troubleshooting ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 50 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Appliance door opens Door is not correctly adjusted. too wide when activ- Adjust the appliance door as described in the in- ▶ ated. stallation instructions. Appliance door opens Automatic door opening activated accidently. accidently. To prevent the appliance door opening accidentally, ▶...
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:3200 or indicator Water tap is jammed or furred up. for water supply lights Turn on the water tap. ▶ The flow rate must be at least 10 l/min when the water supply is open. The filters in the water connection of the supply or AquaStop hose are blocked.
  • Page 52 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:6103 lights up. Wa- Not an appliance fault. Siphon connection is still ter is not drained. closed or the wastewater hose is kinked or blocked. Check the connection to the siphon and open if ne- cessary.
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting A different error code A technical fault is present. appears in the display Press window. Unplug the appliance or switch off the fuse. Wait at least 2 minutes. E:0100 to E:9010 Insert the mains plug of the appliance in a socket or switch on the fuse.
  • Page 54 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Tableware is not dry. Activate Extra Dry → Page 42. ▶ Tableware removed too early or drying process not yet ended. Wait until the programme ends. Only remove tableware 30 minutes after the pro- gramme has ended. Rinse aid used has a limited drying performance. Use a name-brand rinse aid.
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Remnants of food on Filters are soiled. tableware. Clean the filters. ▶ → "Cleaning filters", Page 46 Filters are inserted incorrectly and/or not engaged. Insert the filters properly. → "Filter system", Page 46 Engage the filters. Washing programme selected too weak. Select a more intensive washing programme.
  • Page 56 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue in Lid of the detergent dispenser is blocked by items of the appliance tableware parts and will not open. Arrange tableware in the top basket tableware so the tab collecting tray is not obstructed by table- ware.
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Wipeable or water-sol- Special salt dispenser is not screwed tight. uble coatings are Screw the special salt dispenser tight. ▶ present inside the ap- pliance or on the door. Stubborn white coat- Detergent substances are deposited there. These ings are present on coatings cannot generally be removed with chemicals.
  • Page 58 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Coloured coatings The formation of films is due to substances contained (blue, yellow, brown) in vegetables (cabbage, celery, potatoes, noodles, that are difficult or im- etc.) or tap water (manganese). possible to remove Clean the appliance. ▶...
  • Page 59 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Removable streaks Amount of rinse aid to be dispensed is set too high. are present on Set the rinse aid system to a lower setting. ▶ glasses, glassware → "Setting the amount of rinse aid", Page 34 with a metallic appear- No rinse aid has been added.
  • Page 60 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Rust spots on cutlery. Do not wash rusting items. ▶ Salt content in washing water is too high. Remove any spilled special salt from the tub. Screw the cap of the special salt dispenser on tight. Detergent residue is Spray arms were blocked by tableware so detergent present in the deter-...
  • Page 61 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is left in the ap- Wait until the programme ends or cancel the pro- ▶ pliance at the end of gramme with Reset. the programme. → "Terminate programme", Page 41 ▶ Appliance cannot be Appliance functions have failed. switched on or oper- Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse.
  • Page 62 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting All LEDs lit up or Press the main switch button for approx. flashing. 4 seconds. The appliance is reset and restarted. If the problem occurs again: Switch off the appliance. ‒ Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse in ‒...
  • Page 63 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Knocking or rattling Position light items of tableware securely. ▶ noise.
  • Page 64: Clean Wastewater Pump

    en Transportation, storage and disposal Insert the pump cover and press 18.1 Clean wastewater pump down ⁠ . Large remnants of food or foreign bodies can block the waste water pump. As soon as the rinsing water no longer drains properly, the waste water pump must be cleaned.
  • Page 65: Protect Appliance From Frost

    Transportation, storage and disposal en 19.2 Protect appliance from 19.4 Disposing of old appli- frost ance 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- used by recycling. day home, empty the appliance com- pletely.
  • Page 66: Customer Service

    en Customer Service The liability guarantee is valid for ¡ Customer Service 20 Customer Service the service life of the appliance. A claim can only be made under ¡ Detailed information on the warranty Customer Service the guarantee if the appliance has period and terms of warranty in your been correctly installed and con- country is available from our after-...
  • Page 67 A detailed RED Declaration of Con- äte GmbH, Carl-Wery-Str. 34, 81739 formity can be found online at Munich, Germany. www.gaggenau.com among the addi- The source code will be made avail- tional documents on the product able to you on request.
  • Page 68 en Declaration of Conformity 2.4 GHz band (2400–2483.5 MHz): 5-GHz band (5150–5350 MHz + Max. 100 mW 5470–5725 MHz): max. 150 mW UK (NI) 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only. 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only.
  • Page 72 BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München, GERMANY www.gaggenau.com...

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