Safety instructions Built-under and built-in appliances should always be installed under a Delivery continuous work surface which is attached to the adjacent cupboards, in Immediately check the packaging and order to ensure that the appliance is dishwasher for any damage which may entirely stable.
In daily use Child-proof lock* * some models Warning Comply with the drawings in the back of the envelope. Knives and other utensils with sharp points Switch on the child-proof lock must be placed in the baskets either flat or with the points downwards.
Getting to know your You will need to purchase the following before using the appliance dishwasher for the first time: Diagrams of the control panel and the – special salt for use in dishwashers interior of the appliance can be found –...
Water softener Close the door Rotate the programme selector In order to rinse dishes and glasses from the 12 o’clock position by one satisfactorily, the dishwasher requires soft notch to the left. water, i.e. containing little or no lime, otherwise water stains will be left behind on crockery and glasses, etc.
Filling in the Salt The LOW SALT indicator on the front panel will light up initially but will extinguish Open the screw-type cap of the again after a short period when the salt compartment solution has become sufficiently concentrated. Warning If the set hardness value is , do not add salt because no salt is used during...
Adding rinse aid Adjusting the amount of rinse-aid The rinse aid is required for stain-free The amount of rinse-aid added to the utensils and clear glasses. water can be varied by adjusting the Use only rinse aid for domestic stepless control. The rinse-aid control has dishwashers.
Not suitable for Damage to glassware and other dishes the dishwasher Possible causes: The following should not be type of glass or manufacturing process cleaned in the dishwasher: chemical composition of detergent Wooden cutlery and utensils – these water temperature and duration of will leach out and become unsightly;...
Arranging crockery, glasses, etc. in the dishwasher Loading the dishwasher Scrape off any large amounts of left-over food. It is not necessary to rinse the dishes under running water. Place objects in the dishwasher in such a way that D items such as cups, glasses, pots/pans, etc.
Folding spikes * Small accessories holder* * on applicable models * some models To improve stacking of pots and pans, the Light-weight plastic accessories, e.g. cups, spikes can be folded down. lids, etc. can be held securely in the small accessories holder.
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Top basket with upper To lower the basket, press in succession the two levers on the left and lower roller pairs and right sides of the basket. Always Pull out the top basket. take hold of the side of the basket on Remove the top basket and re-attach it the upper edge, otherwise the basket to the upper or lower rollers.
Baking sheet spray head * Detergents * some models Information about detergents You can clean large baking sheets or You can use any brand of liquid or powder grilles with the baking sheet spray head. detergent, as well as tablets, that have To do this, remove the top basket and been specifically designed for use in insert the spray head as illustrated in the...
Detergent compartment with measuring marks Reduce costs! The side of the detergent compartment is If your dishes are only marked with lines to help you determine moderately dirty, you may be how much powder to add. able to use less detergent than The capacity of the detergent container is recommended.
auto 3in1 Note The use of so-called combined detergent Optimum rinsing and drying results can be products may make the use of rinse aid obtained by using standard detergents in and/or salt unnecessary. conjunction with separate application of There are currently several types of salt and rinse aid.
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Switching the salt refill indicator / water softening system off and on Close the door Rotate the programme selector from the 12 o’clock position by one notch to the left. Switch on main switch and hold down for at least 3 sec. The digital display indicates the current set hardness value and the salt...
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, Non- pots/pans, Mixed Mixed Delicate delicate cutlery, glasses, etc. Type of food Rinse off if Soups, casseroles, Soups, potatoes, Coffee, cakes,...
Washing dishes Switching on the appliance Close the door. Turn on the tap fully. Reduce costs! Rotate programme selector to the required programme. If only a small number of dishes have been loaded into Switch on the main switch the dishwasher, selecting a The expected programme duration programme that operates at is indicated on the numerical...
Interrupting the programme Intensive drying Set main switch to OFF. By activating the “Intensive drying” function, the final rinse will produce Indicator lights extinguish. The a higher temperature in all programmes programme is retained in the resulting in an improved drying result dishwasher memory.
Additional functions Time delay * on some models additional functions You can delay the start of the programme can be set with the buttons. in 1-hour steps up to 19 hours. Switch on the appliance. Pre-Soak * Press the timer programming button The Pre-Soak programme option serves to until the digital display jumps to...
Maintenance and care food or other objects from getting inside the pump. This residue can occasionally A regular inspection and maintenance clog up the filters. of your machine will help to prevent faults. The filter system consists of a filter This saves time and prevents problems.
Pump * on applicable models Larger remnants of food that have not been trapped by the filters and have been left in the water can cause a blockage in the pump. The water is no longer pumped out of the dishwasher and it can be seen covering the filter.
Fault finding The filter on the water supply hose is blocked. Resolving minor problems Switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug. Turn off the yourself tap. Then clean the filter which is Experience has shown that you can situated at the connection of the resolve most problems that arise during supply hose.
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... with the dishes, cutlery, etc. Refill display does not light up. Rinse aid refill indicator switched Remnants of food are stuck to the off. (see auto 3in1 chapter) dishes, cutlery, etc. Salt refill indicator switched off. Dishwasher was not loaded (see auto 3in1 chapter) properly.
Customer Service Glasses have a dull appearance Amount of rinse-aid was set too Please call your local service agent, if you low. are not able to resolve any problem Tea stains or traces of lipstick have yourself. The name of your nearest service not been completely removed agent is shown in the Customer Service Detergent does not have a...
Information Installation Notes on comparison tests The dishwasher must be connected by a qualified technician to ensure correct You will find details of the conditions for operation. The specifications for supply, the comparison tests on the additional drainage and connected load must fulfil ”Notes on comparison tests”...
Fresh water connection Disconnect the waste water and fresh water connections. Using the enclosed parts, connect the Loosen the fastening screws under the fresh water connection to the tap worktop. If fitted, remove the base panel. according to the installation instructions. Pull out the appliance, carefully pulling the Ensure that the fresh water connection is hose behind.
Waste disposal Disposal of redundant appliances Disposal Make redundant appliances unusable Old appliances are not worthless rubbish. to prevent subsequent accidents. Valuable raw materials can be reclaimed Dispose of the appliance in an by recycling old appliances. environmentally friendly manner. Pull out the mains plug of the redundant appliance.
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