Do you have a question about the 3VS950IA and is the answer not in the manual?
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Ian Drysdale
July 23, 2025
I normally start the dishwasher at night When I came down in the morning it appeared to be in the drying cycle but there was no water in the machine-
I tried switching it off but nothing worked. Any help would be appreciated Many thanks
Safety instructions Warning Delivery Knives and other utensils with sharp points Check the packaging and dishwasher must be placed in the cutlery basket with immediately for damage caused in the points downwards or horizontally on transit. Do not switch on a damaged the knife shelf *.
Damage The appliance may be repaired and opened up by a technician only. To do this, disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse. Turn off the tap. Disposal Make redundant appliances unusable to prevent subsequent accidents.
Getting to know your Selecting language appliance The language in the display window can be set from . “Deutsch” Diagrams of the control panel and the is the factory setting. interior of the appliance can be found Language Setting in the envelope at the front. Deutsch L:01 Individual positions are referred to in the...
Water softening system Water hardness table To ensure good washing results, the dishwasher requires soft water, i.e. containing low amounts of lime, otherwise white limescale will be deposited on the utensils and inner container. Tap water above 7_ dH (from set value ) must be softened.
Salt Switching off salt refill indicator/water softening Using salt system Always refill with salt immediately before If the salt refill indicator is impaired switching on the appliance. This ensures (e.g. when using combined detergents that overrun salt solution is immediately containing salt component), it can be washed out and does not corrode the switched off.
Rinse aid Setting amount of rinse-aid The amount of rinse-aid dispensed can be As soon as the rinse-aid refill indicator set from . The factory setting lights up on the control panel, refill with rinse aid. Do not change the amount of rinse-aid The rinse aid is required for stain-free unless streaks (select lower setting) or utensils and clear glasses.
Utensils Loading the dishwasher Remove large food remnants. Not suitable It is not necessary to prerinse utensils Cutlery and utensils made of wood. under running water. Delicate decorative glasses, craft and Place the utensils so that antique utensils. These decors are not D they are secure and cannot tip over.
Pans Folding spikes * Bottom basket * depending on model The spikes can be folded down to improve arrangement of pans, bowls and glasses. Small accessories holder * * depending on model Light-weight plastic accessories, e.g. cups, Cutlery basket lids, etc. can be held securely in the small You should always place cutlery unsorted accessories holder.
Knife shelf * Appliance height 86.5 cm * depending on model Bottom Long knives and other utensils can be basket basket arranged horizontally. Setting 1 24 cm 33 cm You can remove the knife shelf to wash max. taller utensils. Re-insert the knife shelf Setting 2 in the correct position.
Detergent To raise the basket, hold the basket on the sides of the upper edge and lift it You can use tablets as well as powder or liquid detergents for dishwashers, Before re-inserting the basket again, but never use washing up liquid. Tablets ensure that it is at the same height on contain not only detergent but also both sides.
Adding detergent Warnings Pour detergent into the dispenser (insert tablet flat, not on its edge). Do not place small parts for washing Dosage: see manufacturer’s in the tablet collecting tray ; this instructions on the packaging. prevents the tablet from dissolving Close the cover on the detergent evenly.
Overview of programmes The max. possible number of programmes is illustrated in this overview. The corresponding programmes for your appliance can be found on the fascia. Programme Type of utensils Programme sequence Possible and soiling additional options Auto 65°–75° Pots, utensils Is optimised according and cutlery to the soiling with the aid...
Additional options Washing the dishes * depending on model Programme data Additional options can be set with the The programme data (consumption buttons. values) can be found in the summary of instructions. They refer to normal Saving time (VarioSpeed) conditions and the water hardness set value .
Remaining running time display Timer programming You can delay the start of the programme When the programme is selected, the in 1-hour steps up to 24 hours. remaining running time of the programme is indicated on the digital display Open the door. Switch on ON/OFF switch The running time is determined during the programme by the water temperature, the...
Switching off the appliance Changing the programme Short time after the end of the programme: When the START button has been pressed, the programme cannot be Open the door. changed. Switch off ON/OFF switch The only way a programme can be Turn off the tap (not applicable changed is by Cancel programme (reset).
Interior light * Maintenance and care The interior light comes on when the door A regular inspection and maintenance of is opened irrespective of whether the your machine will help to prevent faults. ON/OFF switch is switched on or off. This saves time and prevents problems.
Filters Spray arms The filters keep large foreign objects Limescale and contaminants in the rinsing water may block nozzles and bearings on in the rinsing water away from the pump. the spray arms These foreign objects may occasionally block the filters. Check outlet nozzles on the spray arms The filter system consists of a coarse filter, for blockages.
Waste water pump Troubleshooting Large food remnants in the rinsing water Experience has shown that you can rectify not retained by the filters may block the most faults which occur in daily operation waste water pump. The rinsing water is without calling customer service.
Door cannot be closed. Water is left in the appliance at the end of the programme. Door lock has been activated. To reset, close the door with (E24) Waste water hose is greater force. blocked or kinked. (E25) Waste water pump ...
Filling valves making striking Dull, discoloured glasses, noises film cannot be washed off. Caused by the installation of the Unsuitable detergent. water line and has no effect on the Glasses not dishwasher-proof. function of the machine. Remedial Streaks on glasses and cutlery, action is not possible.
Customer service Installation If you are unable to rectify the fault, please The dishwasher must be connected contact your customer service. correctly, otherwise it will not function Your nearest customer service centre can properly. The specifications for the inlet be found in the customer service list. and outlet as well as the electrical When calling customer service, please connected loads must correspond with...
Do not install the appliance near heat The appliance can easily be installed sources (radiators, heat storage tanks, in a fitted kitchen between wooden and cookers or other appliances which plastic walls. If the plug is not freely generate heat) and do not install under accessible following installation, a hob.
Electrical connection Transportation Connect the appliance to an alternating Empty the dishwasher and secure current only, ranging from 220 V to loose parts. 240 V and 50 Hz or 60 Hz via a correctly Drain the appliance according to the installed socket with protective earth following steps: conductor.
Waste disposal Both the packaging of new appliances and the old appliances themselves contain valuable raw materials and recyclable materials. Please dispose of the individual parts separated according to type. Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority about current means of disposal.
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Child-proof lock * Always close the appliance door Switch on the child-proof lock completely before leaving the Open the door with child-proof appliance. Only in this way can you lock switched on Switch off the child-proof lock protect your children from potential hazards.
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The tap should only be turned off if you are absent from home for a prolonged period, e.g. several weeks holiday. Balay (BYSE Electrodomésticos, S.A.) BSH Electrodomésticos España S.A. Avda. de la Industria, 49 50059 Zaragoza (Spain) To contact us directly, use the tel.
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Do you have a question about the 3VS950IA and is the answer not in the manual?
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I normally start the dishwasher at night When I came down in the morning it appeared to be in the drying cycle but there was no water in the machine- I tried switching it off but nothing worked. Any help would be appreciated Many thanks