Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ........... 4 8 Features........ 21 1.1 General information.... 4 8.1 Top basket....... 21 1.2 Intended use...... 4 8.2 Bottom basket ...... 22 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 8.3 Cutlery drawer ...... 22 1.4 Safe installation ......
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13 Tableware ........ 30 20 Technical specifications.. 55 13.1 Damage to glass and table- ware........ 31 13.2 Arrange tableware .... 31 13.3 Removing tableware.... 33 14 Basic operation ....... 33 14.1 Switching on the appliance ... 33 14.2 Setting a programme .... 33 14.3 Setting additional functions ...
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. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
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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- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
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- pliance and installation lines.
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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.
en Safety ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges. ▶ Never kink, crush or modify the power cord. 1.6 Damaged appliance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. ▶...
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Safety en ▶ 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. ▶ With redundant appliances, unplug the power cord. Then cut through the cord and damage the lock on the appliance door beyond repair so that the appliance door will no longer close.
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 ▶...
Environmental protection and saving energy en So as not to scratch the finish on 3.3 Aqua sensor ▶ the appliance, do not use sponges The aqua sensor is an optical meas- with a rough surface or abrasive uring device (light barrier) which cleaning agents.
en Installation and connection ¡ User manual 4.3 Drainage connection ¡ Installation Instructions Connect your appliance to drainage ¡ Warranty connection so dirty water is dis- ¡ Installation material charged via the wash cycle. ¡ Steam protection ¡ Rubber apron Installing the drainage connection ¡...
Installation and connection en 4.5 Electrical connection Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Notes ¡ Please follow the Safety instruc- tions → Page 4. ¡ Connect the appliance to alternat- ing current only, in the range of 220 - 240 V and 50 Hz or 60 Hz. ¡...
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 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 54.
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Detergent dispenser Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. → "Detergent", Page 28 Bottom basket Bottom basket → Page 22 Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for spe- cial salt. → "Water softening system", Page 24 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the table- ware in the bottom basket.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 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. 3 4 5 6 ON/OFF button Switching on the appliance → Page 33 Switching off the appliance...
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Timer programming Setting timer programming → Page 33 Programme buttons Programmes → Page 18 Door handle Open the appliance door. Depending on the appliance specifications...
en Programmes Programmes 6 Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- runtime will change if the rinse aid Programmes grammes that can be selected here. system is switched off or rinse aid Different programmes, which can be 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 func- quence tions Tableware: Most economical ¡ Cleaning mixed programme: → "Additional func- tableware and ¡ Pre-Rinse tions", Page 20 Eco 50° cutlery. ¡ Cleaning 50 °C Level of soiling: ¡ Intermediate ¡ Removing com- rinse mon household ¡...
en Additional functions 6.1 Information for test insti- Additional function tutes ¡ Switch on with Test institutes are provided with in- small loads. Half Load formation for comparability tests, e.g. ¡ It is recommended according to EN60436. adding less deter- These are the conditions for conduct- gent to the deter- ing the tests, however they are not gent dispenser...
Features en Adjusting top basket with side Additional levers function To wash large items of tableware in ¡ The spray pres- the baskets, adjust the shelf position sure in the bottom basket is in- of the top basket. creased and the Pull out the top basket.
en Features 8.2 Bottom basket 8.3 Cutlery drawer Arrange pans and plates in the bot- Arrange cutlery in the cutlery drawer. tom basket. Arrange cutlery with the points and Large plates up to a diameter of sharp edges downwards. 31/34 cm can be arranged as You can reorganise the cutlery shown.
Features en Position the etagere vertically and Push the lever forwards and fold pull it upwards . down the prongs . Position the etagere at a slight To use the prongs again, fold them angle and move to the right height back up.
en Before using for the first time 8.7 Knife shelf Use the shelf for knives and long items of cutlery. 8.8 Basket heights Set the baskets at the right height. Appliance height 81.5 cm with cutlery drawer Level Top basket Bottom basket 1 max. ø 16 cm 30 cm/31 cm → Page 22 2 max.
Water softening system en To avoid damage to the appliance, water with a hardness above 9 °E must be softened. 10.1 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.
en Water softening system ATTENTION! 10.4 Switching off water Detergent may damage the water softening system softening system. Only fill the dispenser of the water ▶ Note softening system with special dish- To avoid damage to the appliance, washer salt. only switch off the water softening Special salt for dishwashers can system in the following cases: damage the tub due to corrosion.
Rinse aid system en Spilled rinse aid can cause ex- Rinse aid system 11 Rinse aid system cessive frothing during the wash cycle. You can use the rinse aid system Rinse aid system Close the lid of the dispenser for and rinse aid to get tableware and rinse aid.
en Detergent starch and remove protein. Oxygen- 11.3 Switching rinse aid sys- based bleaching agents are generally tem off used to remove coloured marks, e.g. tea or ketchup. If you find the rinse aid refill indicator irritating, e.g. when using combined Note: Follow the manufacturer's in- detergents with a rinse aid compon- structions for each detergent.
Detergent en 12.2 Unsuitable detergents Detergent Description The dosage can be Do not use detergent which could adjusted to the level cause damage to the appliance or of soiling. present a risk to health. Tip: Suitable detergents are available Detergent Description online via our website or from Cus- Hand wash- Hand washing-up li- tomer Service → Page 54.
en Tableware ¡ Even if the rinse aid and special Close the lid of the detergent dis- salt refill indicators light up, wash- penser. ing programmes will run properly with combined detergents. ¡ The function of rinse aid is limited with combined detergents. You will generally get better results using rinse aid.
Tableware en 13.1 Damage to glass and Cause Recommenda- tion tableware Highly caustic al- If you are using Only put glasses and china in the kaline or highly highly caustic al- dishwasher if it is marked as dish- acidic cleaning kaline or highly washer-safe by the manufacturer.
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en Tableware allowing steam to escape and water To save resources, do not pre- to leak out around the door. This rinse tableware under running wa- could damage your kitchen units. ter. Observe the following when arran- ging tableware: – Put heavily soiled tableware in the bottom basket, e.g.
Basic operation en Press the right programme button. 13.3 Removing tableware ▶ → "Programmes", Page 18 a The remaining running time of the WARNING programme appears on the dis- Risk of injury! play. Hot tableware can cause burns to the skin. When hot, tableware is sensitive 14.3 Setting additional func- to shock, may crack and can result in tions...
en Basic operation will help prevent excess pressure Notes ¡ If you want to add more tableware building up in the appliance and stop while the appliance is running, do the appliance door bursting open. not use the tablet collecting tray as Press ...
Basic settings en Basic settings 15 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 15.1 Overview of basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Display text Selection Description Water hardness H:04...
en Cleaning and servicing Basic setting Display text Selection Description Auto Power Off P:01 P:00 - P:02 Activate or deactivate auto- (appliance matic switch-off of the appli- switched off auto- ance at the end of the pro- matically at end gramme. of programme) The following settings are possible:...
Cleaning and servicing en 16.2 Self-cleaning interior 16.5 Filter system To remove deposits, the appliance The filter system removes coarse self-cleans the interior at regular inter- soiling from the dishwashing cycle. vals. The programme sequence is auto- matically adjusted for self-cleaning, e.g. the cleaning temperature is briefly increased.
en Cleaning and servicing Pull down the micro filter to re- Insert the filter system into the ap- move. pliance and turn the coarse filter clockwise. Make sure that the arrow mark- ‒ ings match up. Press the locking catches gether and lift the coarse filter out ...
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Cleaning and servicing en 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. a The spray arm clicks into position. Insert the upper spray arm and screw it firmly in place.
en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 17 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! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:18 or indicator for Switch off the appliance. water supply lights up. Pull out the mains plug. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the water connection. Remove the filter from the supply hose Clean the filter. Re-insert the filter in the supply hose.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:24 lights up. Water Secure the cover of the wastewater pump so it is not drained. clicks into position. → "Clean wastewater pump", Page 52 E:25 lights up. Not an appliance fault. Wastewater pump is blocked or the cover of the wastewater pump is loose. Clean the wastewater pump.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Tableware is not dry. No rinse aid used or dosage set too low. Add Rinse aid → Page 27. Set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed. Programme or programme option has no drying phase, or the drying phase is too brief. Select a programme with drying, e.g.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Cutlery is not dry. Cutlery not arranged properly in the cutlery basket or cutlery drawer. Droplets can form on the cutlery contact points. Arrange cutlery individually where possible. → Page 31 Avoid points of contact. Appliance interior still Not a fault.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Remnants of food on Filters are inserted incorrectly and/or not engaged. tableware. Insert the filters properly. → "Filter system", Page 37 Engage the filters. Washing programme selected too weak. Select a more intensive washing programme. ▶ Tableware has been precleaned too intensely. The sensors chose a weaker programme.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water marks on Due to laws of physics droplet formation on plastic plastic parts. surfaces is unavoidable. After drying water marks are visible. Select a more intensive programme. ▶ Position tableware at an angle. ▶ → "Arrange tableware", Page 31 Use rinse aid.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Tea residue or lipstick Use a suitable Detergent and follow the manufac- ▶ marks on tableware. turer's instructions for the amount to be used. Tableware has been precleaned too intensely. The sensors chose a weaker programme. Stubborn soiling cannot be entirely removed.
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en Troubleshooting 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 No rinse aid has been added. with a metallic appear- Add rinse aid.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue is Spray arms were blocked by tableware so detergent present in the deter- was not rinsed out. gent dispenser or the Check that the spray arms are not blocked and can ▶ tablet collecting tray. rotate freely.
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en Troubleshooting 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 34 ▶ Appliance cannot be Appliance functions have failed. switched on or oper- Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Lid on the detergent Detergent dispenser or lid are blocked by sticky deter- dispenser cannot be gent residue. closed. Remove detergent residue. ▶ Filling valves making Caused by the domestic installation. No appliance knocking noises. fault present.
en Transportation, storage and disposal Insert the pump cover and press 17.1 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.
Transportation, storage and disposal en 18.2 Protect appliance from 18.4 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.
en Customer Service from water damage, the appliance Customer Service 19 Customer Service must be connected to the power supply. Detailed information on the warranty Customer Service ¡ The liability guarantee is valid for period and terms of warranty in your the service life of the appliance. country is available from our after- ¡...
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Technical specifications en Technical specifications 20 Technical specifications Technical specifications Weight Max.: 60 kg Voltage 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz Power rating 2000 - 2400 W Fuse 10 - 16 A Power consumption Off mode/standby mode: 0.10 W Left-on mode: 0.10 W Networked standby: 0.00 W Time in left-on mode: 0 min Time after which appliance is switched to networked standby mode: - mins...
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