Safety instructions Installation Install and connect the appliance Delivery according to the installation and Immediately check the packaging and assembly instructions. dishwasher for any damage which may The dishwasher must NOT be have been caused in transit. Do not use connected to the power supply during a damaged appliance, but consult your installation.
In daily use To prevent injuries, e.g. caused by Warning stumbling, open the dishwasher only Knives and other utensils with sharp points briefly in order to load and unload the must be placed in the baskets either flat or dishwasher. with the points downwards.
Getting to know your Appliance interior appliance Upper basket with 2-tiered cup rack Additional cutlery basket for the top Diagrams of the control panel and the basket * interior of the appliance can be found Upper spray arm in the envelope at the front. Lower spray arm Individual positions are referred to in the text.
Water softener Water hardness table In order to rinse dishes and glasses satisfactorily, the dishwasher requires soft water, i.e. containing little or no lime, otherwise water stains will be left behind on crockery and glasses, etc. If the tap water exceeds a certain level of hardness, it must be softened, i.e.
Filling the special salt container How the salt works While washing is taking place, salt is automatically rinsed out of the salt container into the water softener where it dissolves the lime in the water. The dissolved lime is pumped out of the dishwasher.
Filling the rinse-aid Adjusting the amount of rinse-aid container The amount of rinse-aid added to the The purpose of a rinse-aid is to prevent water can be varied by adjusting the the formation of water marks on tableware stepless control. The rinse-aid control has and utensils, and to ensure that glasses been set to ”4”...
Switching the rinse-aid Unsuitable dishes indicator on or off You should not clean the You can switch the rinse-aid indicator following items in your on or off. This function can be changed as dishwasher: follows: Close the door. Cutlery and dishes made of wood. They Hold down programme button will leach out and become unsightly;...
Damage to glassware and other Arranging crockery, glasses, dishes etc. in the dishwasher Possible causes: Loading the dishwasher type of glass or manufacturing process Scrape off any large amounts of left-over chemical composition of detergent food. It is not necessary to rinse the dishes water temperature and duration of under running water.
Pots and pans Baking sheet spray head * Lower basket * some models You can clean large baking sheets or grilles with the baking sheet spray head. To do this, remove the top basket and insert the spray head as illustrated in the diagram.
Shelf * Adjusting position of basket * * not on all models * not on all models Lean tall glasses and those with long stems against the shelf – not against other items to be washed. Ø max. 20/*25cm Ø max. 20/*25cm Ø...
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Top basket with side levers (Rackmatic) Pull out the top basket. To raise the basket, take hold of the basket on the upper edge and pull upwards. Before you re-insert the basket, ensure To lower the basket, press in that it is at the same height on both succession the two levers on the left sides.
Detergents Detergent compartment with measuring marks Information about detergents The side of the detergent compartment is You can use any brand of liquid or powder marked with lines to help you determine detergent, as well as tablets, that have how much powder to add. been specifically designed for use in The capacity of the detergent container is domestic dishwashers.
auto 3in1 Reduce costs! The use of so-called combined detergent If your dishes are only products may make the use of rinse aid moderately dirty, you may be and/or salt unnecessary. able to use less detergent than There are currently several types of recommended.
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Switching the salt refill Note indicator / water softening Optimum rinsing and drying results can be system off and on obtained by using standard detergents in Close the door. conjunction with separate application of Hold down the programme button B salt and rinse aid.
Programme overview This overview lists the max. possible number of programmes. The programmes supplied with your appliance are indicated on the fascia. Type of crockery e.g.china, pots/pans, Nondelicate Mixed Delicate Mixed cutlery, glasses, etc. Type of food Rinse off if Soups, casseroles, Soups, potatoes, Coffee, cakes,...
Washing dishes Switching the dishwasher ON Turn on the tap. Set main switch to ON. Reduce costs! Indicators light up according to the last programme that was selected. If only a small number of This same programme will run again if dishes have been loaded into no other programme button the dishwasher, selecting a...
Interrupting the programme Cancel programme (Reset) Set main switch to OFF. Only when the master switch is ON. Press the A and C buttons Indicator lights extinguish. The simultaneously, and hold them pressed programme is retained in the for approx. 3 seconds. dishwasher memory.
Intensive drying Additional functions * By activating the ”Intensive drying” on applicable models function, the final rinse will produce a higher temperature in all programmes Pre-Soak * resulting in an improved drying result (please note that higher temperatures The Pre-Soak programme option serves to might have an effect on delicate items).
Maintenance and care You can help prevent faults by checking and maintaining your appliance regularly. This will save time and reduce problems. Therefore you should occasionally examine the inside of your dishwasher. Overall condition of the appliance Check the rinsing compartment for grease and limescale deposits.
Spray arms Pump * Lime and remnants of food in the washing on applicable models water can block the nozzles in the spray Larger remnants of food that have not arms and the arm been trapped by the filters and have been mountings .
Fault finding Warning Resolving minor problems Remember: yourself The appliance may be repaired by a technician only. Improper Experience has shown that you can repairs may cause resolve most problems that arise during considerable damage and/or normal daily usage yourself, without injure the user.
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Water remains inside appliance ... with the dishes, cutlery, etc. after programme has ended Remnants of food are stuck to the Blockage or kink in drainage hose. dishes, cutlery, etc. Pump is jammed. Dishwasher was not loaded Filters are blocked. properly.
Dishes, cutlery, etc. have not been Customer Service dried Please call your local service agent, if you Selected programme did not are not able to resolve any problem include drying function. yourself. The name of your nearest service Amount of rinse-aid was set too agent is shown in the Customer Service low.
Information General Built-under and integrated appliances Disposal which are subsequently installed as free-standing appliances must be Old appliances are not worthless rubbish. secured to prevent them from falling Valuable raw materials can be reclaimed over, e.g. by screwing them to the wall by recycling old appliances.
Installation Fresh water connection Using the enclosed parts, connect the The dishwasher must be connected by fresh water connection to the tap a qualified technician to ensure correct according to the installation instructions. operation. The specifications for supply, Ensure that the fresh water connection is drainage and connected load must fulfil not kinked, crushed or twisted.
Removing the appliance Protection from freezing temperatures It is essential, when removing the appliance, to observe the following If the appliance is installed in a location sequence: First, disconnect the appliance where there is a risk of freezing from the power supply. temperatures (e.g.
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