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Gaggenau Use and Care Manual DF210701 Dishwasher...
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en-us Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY 7.4 Silverware drawer ..... 20 INSTRUCTIONS...... 4 7.5 Cup shelf........ 21 1.1 Safety definitions...... 4 7.6 Flip tines ........ 22 1.2 General information..... 4 7.7 Baking sheet spray head... 22 1.3 Intended use ....... 5 7.8 Rack heights ...... 23 1.4 Restrictive use ...... 5 8 Before using for the first time .. 24...
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en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions carefully before use. These precautions will reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire and injury to persons. When using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions must be followed including those in the following pages. 1.1 Safety definitions Here you can find explanations of the safety signal words used in this manual.
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en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1.3 Intended use Only use this appliance: for cleaning household dishware. ¡ for normal household use and in enclosed spaces in a residential environment. ¡ Up to an altitude of 13,100 ft (4000 m) above sea level. ¡...
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en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ▶ Use this dishwasher only for its intended function, which is the washing of household dishware and kitchenware rated as dishwasher safe. ▶ Only use detergents or rinsing agents recommended for use in a dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach of children.
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en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING For safe care and operation of your appliance, observe the following. Follow the safety instructions and directions for use on the detergent and rinse ▶ aid product labels. Do not use harsh chemicals such as bleach-based products to clean your ▶...
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en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1.8 State of California Proposition 65 Warnings This product may contain a chemical known to the State of California, which can cause cancer or reproductive harm. Therefore, the packaging of your product may bear the following label as required by California:...
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Preventing material damage en-us Detergent may damage the water Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material softening system. damage Only fill the dispenser of the water ▶ softening system with special Preventing material damage dishwasher salt. NOTICE: Harsh chemicals such as bleach- based products can damage your Environmental protection and energy-saving 3 Environmental protec- dishwasher.
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en-us Environmental protection and energy-saving temperature and run time are additionally adjusted to the level of soiling. 3.3 Sensors The sensors adjust the cycle sequence and strength in the Auto cycles depending on the level and type of soiling. The sensor has different sensitivity levels that can be changed in the basic settings.
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Familiarizing yourself with your appliance en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 4 Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 4.1 Appliance Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD number → Page 59 . You will need this data to contact Customer service → ...
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en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Lower rack Lower rack → Page 19 Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the special salt dispenser. → "Water softening system", Page 24 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the dishware in the lower rack. If the dishware has not been washed properly, clean the spray arms.
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Familiarizing yourself with your appliance en-us 4.2 Controls You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. 4 5 6 7 8 9 ON/OFF button and reset Switching on the appliance → Page 34 button Switching off the appliance → ...
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en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance WLAN display Home Connect → Page 38 Electronic delay time Setting the electronic delay time → Page 34 Remote Start → "Remote Start ", Page 39 Cycle buttons and options Cycles → Page 15 Options → Page 18 Start button Starting the wash cycle → ...
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Dishwasher Cycles en-us Dishwasher Cycles 5 Dishwasher Cycles Below is an overview of the different cycles available on your dishwasher. Dishwasher Cycles The running time may vary depending on the cycle selected. The running time depends on the water temperature, the quantity of dishware, the level of dirt and the option selected.
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Dishwasher Cycles en-us Upper rack 5.1 Energy Guide The Energy Guide label was based on the Normal soil sensing cycle. The unit was tested without any rinse aid (liquid) in the rinse aid dispenser. A single dose of detergent was inserted into the detergent dispenser, with no detergent being used in the prewash.
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en-us Options Save Personalization function Option on the appliance Switch on with mixed ¡ loads containing Press . Intensive dishware with Press the right cycle button. different soiling Press the button for the relevant levels, e.g. place options. very soiled pots and Press Personalization Function pans in the lower rack and normally...
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Features en-us Raise or lower the rack evenly to 7.1 Upper rack the right level. Arrange cups, glasses, and small tableware items in the top rack. Check that the rack is level on both sides. Release the levers. You can adjust the height of the upper rack to make room for larger items.
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en-us Features Large plates up to a diameter of 7.4 Silverware drawer 12 inches can be arranged in the lower rack as shown. Arrange silverware in the silverware drawer. 7.3 Silverware Basket Arrange silverware with the points and Arrange the silverware in the sharp edges down. silverware basket, ensuring that the You can reorganize the silverware items are not nestled together and with...
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Features en-us To fold down a side shelf, push the 7.5 Cup shelf lever forward and fold down the Use the cup shelf and the space side shelf . underneath for small cups and glasses or for large items of silverware, e.g. cooking spoons or serving cutlery.
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en-us Features 7.6 Flip tines 7.7 Baking sheet spray head Use the flip tines to position dishware Use the baking sheet spray head to securely, e.g. plates. clean large items of dishware, e.g. trays, racks and plates. You can fold the tines down to arrange pans, bowls and glasses better.
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Features en-us Insert the baking sheet spray head Removing the baking sheet spray in the holder and turn to the right head . If you no longer require the baking sheet spray head, remove it from the appliance. Turn the baking sheet spray head to the left and remove from the holder.
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en-us Before using for the first time Press repeatedly until the Before using for the first time 8 Before using for the display shows the right value. first time You can change one or more settings. Before using for the first time To save the settings, press 8.1 Initial use approx.
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Water softening system en-us Water hardness Hardness range mmol/l Setting value °E 0 - 8 soft 0 - 1.1 0 - 8 9 - 10 soft 1.2 - 1.4 9 - 10 11 - 12 medium 1.5 - 1.8 11 - 12 13 - 15 medium 1.9 - 2.1...
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en-us Water softening system dispenser for special salt 9.4 Switching off the water immediately before the program softening system starts. If you do not need to use the water Unscrew the lid of the salt dispenser softening system, e.g. you already and remove. have a whole house water softening system, you can turn the system off.
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Rinse aid system en-us Close the lid of the dispenser for Rinse aid system 10 Rinse aid system rinse aid. The lid clicks into position. Rinse aid system 10.1 Rinse aid 10.2 Setting the amount of For optimum drying results, use rinse rinse aid aid.
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en-us Detergent Press repeatedly until the display Detergent Description shows "Rinse aid disp.". leave residues of Press repeatedly until the detergent. This may reduce its display shows 0. effectiveness. To save the settings, press Powder Powder detergent is approx. 3 seconds. detergent recommended for The rinse aid system is switched off shorter cycles.
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Detergent en-us Add the detergent to the dry 11.3 Information on Detergent detergent dispenser. Follow the instructions on detergents in everyday use. 3 tbsp Detergents marked as "ecological" (45 ml) ¡ 1.75 tbsp (environmentally friendly) generally (25 ml) 1 tbsp contain lower levels of active agents (15 ml) or none at all.
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en-us Dishware detergent will spread around the 12.1 Damage to glass and washing tank and dissolve there. dishware Tablets will fall into the tablet Only put glasses and china in the collecting tray and dissolve in the dishwasher if they are labeled right dosage.
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Dishware en-us appliance. The noise level may also Cause Recommendatio vary depending on the items placed in your dishwasher. Highly caustic If you use highly alkaline or highly caustic alkaline or acidic cleaning highly acidic WARNING solutions, in cleaning The sharp points and edges of knives particular solutions, in and other sharp utensils can cause...
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en-us Dishware Tips – To avoid injury, arrange Using the appliance allows you to silverware with the points and ¡ save energy and water compared to sharp edges facing down. doing dishes by hand. – Position containers with the See our website for examples of openings facing down so no ¡...
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Dishware en-us Check the washing tank and Third rack accessories for soiling and clean if necessary. → "Cleaning and maintenance", Page 40 12.4 Loading patterns Recommended loading patterns. 12 place settings: Lower rack Additional loading patterns for 10 place settings: Lower rack Upper rack Upper rack...
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en-us Basic Operation Third rack 13.2 Switching on the appli- ance Press . ▶ The standard program is set by default. If you do not perform any actions on the appliance for 10 minutes, it will automatically switch off. 13.3 Setting a cycle To adjust the wash cycle to the soiling level of the dishware, select a suitable program.
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Basic Operation en-us 3:20pm). You can change this Press to resume the wash setting in the Basic settings cycle. → Page 36 . 13.8 Terminating the wash To activate the electronic delay cycle time, press . To end a cycle early or to switch from Note: To deactivate the electronic one that has already started, you will delay time, press...
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en-us Basic settings Basic settings 14 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 14.1 Overview of the 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.
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Basic settings en-us Basic setting Selection Description Eco forecast Switch EcoCheck on or off. When selecting the wash cycle, the average water and energy consumption is briefly shown on the display. Emotion Light™ Switch the interior lighting of the On via main appliance on or off.
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en-us Home Connect® Basic setting Selection Description Greeting Switch display of the brand name logo on or off when the appliance is switched on. Factory setting Reset Restore changed settings to the factory settings. The settings for initial use must be configured. Factory setting (may vary according to model) To save the settings, press 14.2 Changing the basic set-...
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Home Connect® en-us Note: Also note the safety information 15.3 Home Connect® settings in this instruction manual and ensure Adapt Home Connect® to your needs. that it is also observed when operating You can find the Home Connect® the appliance using the settings in the basic settings for your Home Connect®...
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en-us Cleaning and maintenance Tip: To deactivate the function, press The current software and hardware ¡ . version of your home appliance. Status of any previous reset to ¡ 15.5 Remote Diagnostics factory settings. The Customer Service can access This initial registration prepares the your appliance via Remote Diagnostics Home Connect®...
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Cleaning and maintenance en-us Fine filter 16.2 Cleaning agent Coarse filter Only use suitable cleaning agents to clean your appliance. Cleaning filters → "Preventing material damage", Page 9 Debris in the rinsing water can block the filters. 16.3 Tips on appliance care Check the filters for residues after each dishwashing cycle.
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en-us Cleaning and maintenance Press the locking catches 16.5 Cleaning the spray arms together and take the coarse filter Limescale and soiling in the upward and out . dishwashing water may block the nozzles and bearings on the spray arms. Clean the spray arms regularly. Unscrew the upper spray arm and pull down to remove ...
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Troubleshooting en-us Troubleshooting 17 Troubleshooting You can eliminate minor issues on your appliance yourself. Please read the Troubleshooting information on eliminating issues before contacting Customer Service. This may avoid unnecessary repair costs. Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:2060 lights up. Appliance has detected that the heating element is calcified.
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en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:3400 lights up. Water is continuously running into the appliance. Close the water supply valve. Contact customer service → Page 58 . E:6102 lights up. Not an appliance error. The drain pump cover is loose or a foreign object is blocking the pump. Secure the cover of the drain pump so it clicks into ▶...
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Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:9001 lights up. Power voltage is too low. There is no problem with the appliance. Call an electrician. Have the power voltage and electrical installation checked by an electrician. E:9240 lights up. Filters are soiled or blocked. Clean the filters.
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en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Position dishware at an angle where possible. Dishware is not dry. ▶ The combined detergent used has a poor drying performance. Use rinse aid to improve drying performance. Use a different combined detergent with a better drying performance.
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Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Food remnants on Dishware was placed too close together or rack is dishware. overfilled. Arrange dishware with sufficient space in between. The spray jets must reach the surfaces of the dishware. Avoid points of contact. Spray arm rotation of the lower spray arm is blocked.
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en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Adjust the sensitivity of the sensors. Food remnants on ▶ → "Sensors", Page 10 dishware. Tall narrow containers in corner areas are not rinsed out adequately. Do not position tall narrow containers at too great an ▶...
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Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Water spots on plastic Droplet formation on plastic surfaces is unavoidable due parts. to the laws of physics. Water spots are visible after drying. Select a more intensive program. ▶ Position dishware at an angle. ▶...
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en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Adjust the sensitivity of the sensors. There are stubborn ▶ → "Sensors", Page 10 white coatings on the dishware, inside the appliance or on the door. Tea residue or lipstick Dishwashing temperature is too low. marks on dishware. Select a program with a higher dishwashing ▶...
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Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting There are colored The formation of films is due to ingredients of food deposits (yellow, remnants and tap water (limescale), "soaplike". orange, brown) that Check the setting of the water softening system. → "Setting the water softening system", Page 25 are ey to remove Add special salt.
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en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting There are removable Dishware has been precleaned too intensively. Then the streaks on glasses, sensors choose a lighter cycle. Stubborn remnants glassware with a cannot be entirely removed. Only remove large remnants of food and do not pre- metallic appearance ▶...
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Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting WLAN display is Connection to home network is not available. flashing. Activate the wireless network connection on your ▶ router. Home Connect cannot Home Connect set incorrectly. be implemented Please consult the documents supplied for ▶...
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en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Unplug the power plug or switch off the circuit All LEDs light up or ‒ breaker in the fuse box. flash. Wait at least 2 minutes. ‒ Switch on the circuit breaker in the fuse box or plug ‒...
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Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Check the water supply. Appliance stops during the cycle or cuts out. Upper rack is pressing against inner door and preventing appliance door from being closed securely. Check whether the rear panel of the appliance is ▶...
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en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Arrange dishware so the spray arms do not strike Noise level varies ▶ dishware. With a small load the water jets directly strike against the tub. Distribute the dishware evenly. ▶ Load the appliance with more dishware. ▶...
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Transportation, storage and disposal en-us Insert the pump cover and press 17.1 Clean drain pump down . Large food remnants or foreign objects can block the drain pump. As soon as the dishwashing water no longer drains properly, the drain pump must be cleaned.
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Customer Service en-us www.gaggenau.com A condition of all warranty claims is ¡ www.gaggenau.ca the appliance with AquaStop must For assistance with connecting to have been installed and connected Home Connect®, you can also view correctly in accordance with all instructions here: instructions; this also includes a www.home-connect.com/us/en/help-...
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& Who it applies to ossrequest@bshg.com or BSH The limited warranty provided by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH, Carl-Wery-Str. 34, Home Appliances (“Gaggenau“) in this 81739 Munich, Germany. Statement of Limited Product Warranty The source code will be made applies only to the Gaggenau available to you on request.
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Gaggenau's Notwithstanding the foregoing, sole discretion, for an additional Gaggenau will not incur any liability, or charge). Nothing in this warranty have responsibility, for the Product if it requires damaged or defective parts to...
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