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SKS51E32EU
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  • Page 1 Dishwasher SKS51E32EU [en] Information for Use...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 9 Features........  20 1.1 General information.... 4 9.1 Basket ........ 20 1.2 Intended use...... 4 9.2 Cutlery basket ...... 20 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 9.3 Folding prongs ...... 20 1.4 Safe installation ...... 4 9.4 Height of tableware ....
  • Page 3 15 Basic operation .......  30 15.1 Opening appliance door .. 30 15.2 Switching on the appliance ...  30 15.3 Setting a programme ....  30 15.4 Setting additional functions ...  30 15.5 Setting timer programming ..  30 15.6 Starting the programme .. 31 15.7 Interrupting programme ..
  • 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. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
  • 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- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
  • Page 6: Safe Use

    en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! If the appliance is not installed properly, this may result in burns. ▶ With free-standing appliances, ensure that they are installed with the back panel against a wall. 1.5 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of serious harm to health! Failure to comply with safety instructions and directions for use on packagings of detergent and rinse aid products may cause seri- ous harm to health.
  • Page 7: Damaged Appliance

    Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding! If you open the appliance door while the programme is running, hot water may splash out of the appliance. ▶ Open the appliance door carefully if the programme is still run- ning. WARNING ‒ Risk of tipping! Overfilling the Baskets may cause the appliance to tip up. ▶...
  • Page 8: Risk To Children

    en Safety ▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. ▶ If the power cord or the appliance power cable of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with a special power cord or special appliance power cable, which is available from the man- ufacturer or its Customer Service.
  • Page 9: Safety Systems

    Safety en ▶ Keep children away from the appliance when open. The water in the interior of the dishwasher is not drinking water. It may con- tain residues of detergents and rinse aid. 1.8 Safety systems Protect children from possible hazards resulting from the appli- ance.
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage plied for the drinking water and Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material waste water connections are not affected here. damage Modified or damaged water hoses may result in material damage and Preventing material damage 2.1 Safe installation damage to the appliance. Never kink, crush, modify or cut ▶...
  • Page 11: Childproof Lock

    Childproof lock en Unsuitable cleaning agents may dam- 4.2 Saving energy age the appliance. If you follow these instructions, your Do not use a steam cleaner. ▶ appliance will use less electricity and So as not to scratch the finish on ▶ less water.
  • Page 12: Installation And Connection

    en Installation and connection Check the Scope of supply Installation and connection 5 Installation and con- → Page 12 and the condition of the appliance. nection Consult the installation instructions To ensure proper operation, connect Installation and connection for the installation dimensions re- the appliance to the power and water quired.
  • Page 13: Drinking Water Connection

    Installation and connection en Check that the mains plug is inser- 5.4 Drinking water connec- ted properly. 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.
  • Page 14: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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 48.
  • Page 15: Controls

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Detergent dispenser Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. → "Detergent", Page 25 Cutlery basket Cutlery basket → Page 20 Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for spe- cial salt. → "Water softening system", Page 21 Spray arm The spray arm washes the tableware in the basket.
  • Page 16 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance ON/OFF button Switching on the appliance → Page 30 Switching off the appliance → Page 31 Programme selector Programmes → Page 17 Start button and reset Starting the programme → Page 31 button Terminating the programme → Page 31 Programme sequence display The programme sequence display shows the current cycle of the appli- ance, e.g.
  • Page 17: Programmes

    Programmes en Programmes 7 Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- ning time 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...
  • Page 18 en Programmes Programme Programme se- Additional func- quence tions Dishes: Most economical: ¡ Cleaning mixed ¡ Pre-rinse → "Additional func- Eco 50° dishes and cut- ¡ Cleaning 50 °C tions", Page 19 lery. ¡ Intermediate Level of soiling: rinse ¡ Removing com- ¡ Final rinse mon household 66 °C food remnants...
  • Page 19: Information For Test Institutes

    Additional functions en 7.1 Information for test insti- Additional func- tion tutes ¡ Continuous Test institutes are provided with in- use of this formation for comparability tests, e.g. function in- according to EN60436. creases the These are the conditions for conduct- hygiene status. ing the tests, however they are not ¡...
  • Page 20: Features

    en Features 9.3 Folding prongs Features 9 Features Use the folding prongs to position You can find an overview of the pos- Features tableware securely, e.g. plates. sible features of your appliance and how to use them here. These features depend on the model of your appliance.
  • Page 21: Height Of Tableware

    Before using for the first time en Set the amount of rinse aid to be 9.4 Height of tableware dispensed. → Page 25 You can place tableware with a max- Add detergent. imum height of 28 cm in the basket. Start the Programme with the highest cleaning temperature without tableware.
  • Page 22: Setting Water Softening System

    en Water softening system Note: Set the water hardness determ- ter hardness: the higher the water ined on your appliance. hardness, the greater the amount of special salt required. → "Setting water softening system", Page 22 ATTENTION! With a water hardness of 0 - 8 °E Detergent may damage the water you can dispense with special salt softening system.
  • Page 23: Switching Off Water Softening System

    Water softening system en Note: Only use special salt for erally only be used up to a water dishwashers. hardness of 26 °E without adding Do not use salt tablets. special salt. Do not use table salt. ¡ The water hardness is 0 - 8 °E. You do not need to use special Add the special salt to the dis- salt.
  • Page 24: Rinse Aid System

    en Rinse aid system Overview of consumption values with regeneration the water softening system Here you can find an overview of the maximum additional running time and consumption values during regeneration of the water softening system. You can find the column applicable to your model in the quick reference guide according to its water consumption in the Eco 50°...
  • Page 25: Setting The Amount Of Rinse Aid

    Detergent en Spilled rinse aid can cause ex- 12.3 Switching rinse aid sys- cessive frothing during the wash tem off cycle. Close the lid of the dispenser for If you find the rinse aid refill indicator rinse aid. irritating, e.g. when using combined detergents with a rinse aid compon- a The lid clicks into position.
  • Page 26 en Detergent Note: Follow the manufacturer's in- Tip: Suitable detergents are available structions for each detergent. online via our website or from Cus- tomer Service → Page 47. Detergent Description Separate detergents Tabs Tabs are suitable for all cleaning functions Separate detergents are products and do not need to that do not contain components other be measured out.
  • Page 27: Unsuitable Detergents

    Detergent en ¡ Even if the rinse aid and special 13.2 Unsuitable detergents salt refill indicators light up, wash- Do not use detergent which could ing programmes will run properly cause damage to the appliance or with combined detergents. present a risk to health. ¡...
  • Page 28: Tableware

    en Tableware 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 29: Arrange Tableware

    Tableware en ¡ For better washing and drying res- Cause Recommenda- ults, position items with curves or tion recesses at an angle so water can Highly caustic al- If you are using run off. kaline or highly highly caustic al- acidic cleaning kaline or highly solutions, in par- acidic cleaning...
  • Page 30: Basic Operation

    en Basic operation Check the washing tank and ac- If you do not perform any actions ▶ cessories for soiling and clean if on the appliance for 15 minutes, necessary. the appliance will automatically → "Cleaning and servicing", switch off. Page 32 15.3 Setting a programme To adjust the wash cycle to the soil- Basic operation 15 Basic operation...
  • Page 31: Starting The Programme

    Basic operation en 15.6 Starting the programme 15.9 Switching off appliance Press Please note the information on ▶ Safe use → Page 10. a The programme has ended when Press no indicators on the controls light To prevent damage from dripping water, turn the water tap off tight Notes (not applicable to appliances with ¡...
  • Page 32: 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 Water hardness Scale with 4 levels Set the water hardness.
  • Page 33: Self-Cleaning Interior

    Cleaning and servicing en Remove any coarse soiling in the Action Benefit interior with a damp cloth. If the appliance This will prevent Add detergent to the detergent dis- is not going to unpleasant penser. be used for a odours. Select the programme with the while, leave the highest temperature.
  • Page 34: Cleaning The Spray Arm

    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.
  • Page 35: 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 36 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Display for water sup- Clean the filter. ply lights up Re-insert the filter in the supply hose. Screw the water connection back on. Check the water connection for leaks. Restore the power supply. Switch the appliance on. Filters are soiled or blocked.
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Tableware is not dry. No rinse aid used or dosage set too low. Add Rinse aid → Page 24. Set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed. → "Setting the amount of rinse aid", Page 25 Programme or programme option has no drying phase, or the drying phase is too brief.
  • Page 38 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 29 Avoid points of contact. Appliance interior still Not a fault.
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Remnants of food on Top baskets on right and left are not set to same tableware. height. Set the top baskets on the left and right to the ▶ same level. Detergent residue in Lid of the detergent dispenser is blocked by items of the appliance tableware parts and will not open.
  • Page 40 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Wipeable or water-sol- Change your detergent if required. uble coatings are Special salt dispenser is not screwed tight. present inside the ap- Screw the special salt dispenser tight. ▶ pliance or on the door. Stubborn white coat- Detergent substances are deposited there.
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en 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 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Removable streaks Detergent residue is present in the final rinse. Lid of are present on the detergent dispenser is blocked by tableware items glasses, glassware and will not open fully. with a metallic appear- Arrange tableware in the top basket tableware so ance and cutlery.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue is Only add detergent to a detergent dispenser when ▶ present in the deter- dry. gent dispenser or the tablet collecting tray. Excessive formation of Hand washing-up liquid is present in dispenser for foam occurs.
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Appliance cannot be Appliance functions have failed. switched on or oper- Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse. ated. Wait at least 2 minutes. Connect the appliance to the power supply. Switch the appliance on. Appliance does not The mains fuse has tripped.
  • Page 45 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. ▶ Fault Cause and troubleshooting Filling valves making Caused by the domestic installation. No appliance knocking noises.
  • Page 46: Clean Wastewater Pump

    en Transportation, storage and disposal Pull up and remove the pump 18.1 Clean wastewater pump cover. 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. WARNING Risk of injury! Sharp and pointed objects or frag-...
  • Page 47: Transporting The Appliance

    Customer Service en the appliance door beyond repair 19.3 Transporting the appli- so that the appliance door will no ance longer close. To avoid damage to the appliance, Unplug the appliance from the empty it before transporting. mains. Note: Always transport the dish- Cut through the power cord.
  • Page 48: Product Number (E-Nr.) And Production Number (Fd)

    en Customer Service If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (E- Nr.) and the production number (FD) of your appliance. The contact details for Customer Ser- vice can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website.
  • Page 49: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications en Technical specifications 21 Technical specifications Technical specifications Weight Max.: 24 kg Voltage 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz Power rating 2000 - 2400 W Fuse 10 - 16A Water pressure ¡ min. 50 kPa (0.5 bar) ¡ max. 1000 kPa (10 bar) Inlet rate Min. 10 l/min Water temperature Cold water: 25 °C Capacity...
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