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SKS6ITB00E
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  • Page 1 Dishwasher SKS6ITB00E [en] Information for Use...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 9 Features........  21 1.1 General information.... 4 9.1 Basket ........ 21 1.2 Intended use...... 4 9.2 Cutlery basket ...... 21 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 9.3 Height of tableware .... 22 1.4 Safe installation ...... 4 10 Before using for the 1.5 Safe use ........
  • Page 3 15.2 Switching on the appliance ...  31 15.3 Setting a programme ....  31 15.4 Setting additional functions ...  31 15.5 Setting timer programming ...  31 15.6 Starting the programme .. 31 15.7 Activating button lock....  32 15.8 Deactivate button lock...  32 15.9 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 Contact between the appliance and installation lines may lead to a defect in these lines, e.g. gas pipes and power lines. Gas from a corroded gas pipe can ignite. A damaged power line can cause a short circuit. ▶ Check that there is a distance of at least 5 cm between the ap- pliance and installation lines.
  • Page 7: Damaged Appliance

    Safety en ▶ Do not sit or stand on the appliance door when open. Knives and utensils with sharp points can cause injuries. ▶ Arrange knives and utensils with sharp points in the cutlery bas- ket with the points downwards, on the knife shelf or in the cut- lery drawer.
  • Page 8: Risk To Children

    en Safety ▶ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately un- plug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box and turn off the water tap. ▶ Call customer services. → Page 51 Incorrect repairs are dangerous. ▶...
  • Page 9: Safety Systems

    Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of crushing! With higher-level appliances, children can become crushed between the appliance door and cabinet doors underneath. ▶ Keep an eye on children when opening and closing the appli- ance door. WARNING ‒ Risk of chemical burns! Rinse aid and detergent may cause chemical burns to the mouth, throat and eyes.
  • 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 Sensor set- Description Installation and connection 5 Installation and con- ting nection SE:00 Optimum setting for a mixed load and To ensure proper operation, connect Installation and connection heavily soiled table- the appliance to the power and water ware.
  • Page 13: Drainage Connection

    Installation and connection en Check the Scope of supply 5.4 Drinking water connec- → Page 12 and the condition of tion the appliance. Connect your appliance to a drinking Consult the installation instructions for the installation dimensions re- water connection. quired. Installing the drinking water Set the appliance up so it is level.
  • Page 14 en Installation and connection Check that the mains plug is inser- ted properly.
  • Page 15: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 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 52.
  • Page 16: Controls

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Detergent dispenser Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. → "Detergent", Page 26 Cutlery basket Cutlery basket → Page 21 Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for spe- cial salt. → "Water softening system", Page 22 Spray arm The spray arm washes the tableware in the basket.
  • Page 17 Familiarising yourself with your appliance en ON/OFF button Switching on the appliance Switching off the appliance → Page 32 Programme buttons Programmes → Page 18 Programme sequence display The programme sequence display shows the current cycle of the appli- ance, e.g. washing, rinsing or drying. Display The display shows information about progress of the programme, the re-...
  • Page 18: Programmes

    en Programmes 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 19 Programmes en 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 20 lery. ¡ Intermediate Level of soiling: rinse ¡ Removing com- ¡ Final rinse mon household 66 °C food remnants...
  • Page 20: Information For Test Institutes

    en Additional functions 7.1 Information for test insti- Additional func- tion tutes ¡ To ensure a Test institutes are provided with in- higher hygiene HygienePlus formation for comparability tests, e.g. status for the according to EN60436. appliance and These are the conditions for conduct- tableware, the ing the tests, however they are not temperature is...
  • Page 21: Features

    Features en Additional func- Additional func- tion tion ¡ Switch on with the running mixed loads time is exten- IntensiveZone containing ded. dishes with dif- ferent soiling levels, e.g. Features 9 Features place very soiled pots You can find an overview of the pos- Features and pans in sible features of your appliance and...
  • Page 22: Before Using For The First Time

    en Before using for the first time Set the amount of rinse aid to be 9.3 Height of tableware dispensed. → Page 26 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 23: Setting Water Softening System

    Water softening system en Water hardness Hardness range mmol/l Setting value °E 39 - 44 Hard 5.5 - 6.2 H:07 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.
  • Page 24: Switching Off Water Softening System

    en Water softening system Note: Only use special salt for Press ⁠ . dishwashers. To open the basic settings, press Do not use salt tablets. for 3 seconds. Do not use table salt. a The display shows H:xx. Add the special salt to the dis- a The display shows ⁠...
  • Page 25: Rinse Aid System

    Rinse aid system en 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 26: Setting The Amount Of Rinse Aid

    en Detergent Spilled rinse aid can cause ex- Press ⁠ . cessive frothing during the wash To open the basic settings, press cycle. for 3 seconds. Close the lid of the dispenser for a The display shows H:xx. rinse aid. a The display shows ⁠...
  • Page 27: Unsuitable Detergents

    Detergent en With powder and liquid detergent the Detergent Description dosage can be individually adjusted entirely and leave to the level of soiling of the table- residues of deter- ware. gent. This may im- For better washing and drying results pair the cleaning ef- and to avoid damage to the appli- fect.
  • Page 28: Information On Detergents

    en Detergent 13.4 Adding detergent Detergent Description Detergent Chlorine residue on To open the detergent dispenser, containing tableware may press the locking latch. chlorine present a risk to Add the detergent to the dry deter- health. gent dispenser. 13.3 Information on deter- 50 ml gents 25 ml 15 ml...
  • Page 29: Tableware

    Tableware en Tip: If you use powder detergent and Cause Recommenda- select a program with pre-rinse, you tion can also add a little detergent to the ¡ Tableware interior door of the appliance. soiled with ash, wax, lub- ricating grease Tableware 14 Tableware or paint ¡...
  • Page 30: Arrange Tableware

    en Basic operation – To prevent injury, arrange cut- 14.2 Arrange tableware lery with the points and sharp Arrange tableware correctly to optim- edges facing down. ise the dishwashing result and pre- – Position containers with the vent damage to both the appliance openings facing down so no wa- and tableware.
  • Page 31: Switching On The Appliance

    Basic operation en If the childproof lock is activated, 15.4 Setting additional func- press the catch of the lock to the tions right and open the appliance door ⁠ . You can set additional functions to complete the washing programme selected. Note: The additional functions which can be used depend on the pro- gramme selected.
  • Page 32: Activating Button Lock

    en Basic operation ¡ The appliance switches off auto- 15.10 Terminate programme matically 1 minute after the end of To end a programme early or to the programme to save energy. If switch from a programme that has you open the appliance door im- already started, you will need to can- mediately after the programme has cel it first.
  • Page 33: Basic Settings

    Basic settings en 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 Display text Selection Description Water hardness H:04...
  • Page 34: Changing Basic Settings

    en Basic settings Basic setting Display text Selection Description Hot water A:00 A:00 - A:01 Set cold water or hot water connection. Only set the ap- pliance to hot water if this can be prepared with little energy and a suitable install- ation is available, e.g.
  • Page 35: Cleaning And Servicing

    Cleaning and servicing en Press repeatedly until the If the interior is no longer self-cleaned display shows the right value. adequately and deposits occur, see this information: You can change several settings. → "Cleaning the tub", Page 35. To save the settings, press for 3 seconds.
  • Page 36: Filter System

    en Cleaning and servicing Pull down the micro filter to re- 17.5 Filter system move. The filter system removes coarse soiling from the dishwashing cycle. Press the locking catches gether and lift the coarse filter out ⁠ . Micro filter Fine filter Coarse filter Cleaning filters Soiling in the dishwashing water may...
  • Page 37: Cleaning The Spray Arm

    Cleaning and servicing en 17.6 Cleaning the spray arm Limescale and soiling in the dish- washing water may block the nozzles and bearing of the spray arm. Clean the spray arm regularly. Pull up the spray arm to remove. Check the outlet nozzles on the spray arm for blockages under running water and remove any for- eign objects.
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting 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 39 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:18 or indicator for Turn on the water tap. ▶ water supply lights up. The flow rate must be at least 10 l/min when the water supply is open. The filters in the water connection of the supply or AquaStop hose are blocked.
  • Page 40 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:25 lights up. Wastewater pump is blocked. Clean the wastewater pump. ▶ → "Clean wastewater pump", Page 50 Cover of the wastewater pump is loose Secure the cover of the Wastewater pump ▶ → Page 50 so it clicks into position. E:27 lights up.
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Tableware is not dry. Position tableware at an angle where possible. ▶ The combined detergent used has a poor drying per- formance. Use rinse aid to improve drying performance. Use a different combined detergent with a better drying performance.
  • Page 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Remnants of food on Tableware is placed too close together or basket is tableware. overfilled. Arrange tableware with sufficient space in between. The spray jets must reach the surfaces of the table- ware. Avoid points of contact. Spray arm rotation is blocked.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue in Lid of the detergent dispenser is blocked by items of the appliance tableware parts and will not open. Arrange tableware in the top basket tableware so the tab collecting tray is not obstructed by table- ware.
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Stubborn white coat- Detergent substances are deposited there. These ings are present on coatings cannot generally be removed with chemicals. tableware, inside the Change your detergent → Page 26. ▶ appliance or the door. Clean the appliance mechanically. ▶...
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Coloured coatings The formation of films is due to metal components on (blue, yellow, brown) silver or aluminium tableware. that are difficult or im- Clean the appliance. ▶ possible to remove You can remove deposits with Mechanical cleaning are present inside the → Page 35 or a machine cleaning product.
  • Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Removable streaks Items of tableware are blocking the dispenser lid. are present on Do not place tableware or fragrance dispensers in glasses, glassware the tablet collecting tray. with a metallic appear- Tableware has been precleaned too intensely. The ance and cutlery.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Excessive formation of Hand washing-up liquid is present in dispenser for foam occurs. rinse aid. Immediately add rinse aid to the dispenser. ▶ → "Adding rinse aid", Page 25 Rinse aid has been spilled. Remove the rinse aid with a cloth. ▶...
  • Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Appliance does not Mains cable is not inserted. start. Check whether the socket works. Check whether the mains cable is properly inserted in the socket and on the rear of the appliance. Appliance door is not closed properly. Close the appliance door.
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Filling valves making Caused by the domestic installation. No appliance knocking noises. fault present. Does not affect functioning of the appli- ance. Can only be remedied in the domestic installation. ▶ Knocking or rattling Spray arm is striking tableware. noise.
  • Page 50: 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 51: 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 52: Product Number (E-Nr.) And Production Number (Fd)

    en Customer Service If you contact Customer Service, you Stop extension (genuine access- will require the product number (E- ory). Our guarantee does not cover Nr.) and the production number (FD) defective supply lines or fittings up of your appliance. to the Aqua-Stop connection on The contact details for Customer Ser- the tap.
  • Page 53: 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.
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