Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ........... 4 8 Features........ 20 1.1 General information.... 4 8.1 Top basket....... 21 1.2 Intended use...... 4 8.2 Bottom basket ...... 21 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 8.3 Cutlery basket ...... 22 1.4 Safe installation ......
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13 Tableware ........ 30 20 Technical specifications.. 53 13.1 Damage to glass and table- ware........ 30 13.2 Arrange tableware .... 31 13.3 Removing tableware.... 32 14 Basic operation ....... 32 14.1 Switching on the appliance ... 32 14.2 Setting a programme .... 32 14.3 Setting additional functions ...
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: ¡...
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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.
en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Hinges move when opening and closing the appliance door and can cause injury. ▶ If built-under or integrable appliances are not in a cavity so that one side is accessible, the hinge area must be covered at the side.
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Safety en Highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents in conjunc- tion with aluminium parts in the interior of the appliance may cause explosions. ▶ Never use highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents, in particular commercial or industrial products, in con- junction with aluminium parts (e.g.
en Safety ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges. ▶ Never kink, crush or modify the power cord. 1.6 Damaged appliance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. ▶...
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Safety en ▶ Never let children play with or operate the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of harm to health! Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk. ▶ With redundant appliances, unplug the power cord. Then cut through the cord and damage the lock on the appliance door beyond repair so that the appliance door will no longer close.
en Preventing material damage Modified or damaged water hoses Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material may result in material damage and damage to the appliance. damage Never kink, crush, modify or cut ▶ through water hoses. Preventing material damage 2.1 Safe installation Only use the water hoses supplied ▶...
Environmental protection and saving energy en So as not to scratch the finish on 3.3 Aqua sensor ▶ the appliance, do not use sponges The aqua sensor is an optical meas- with a rough surface or abrasive uring device (light barrier) which cleaning agents.
en Installation and connection ¡ User manual 4.3 Drainage connection ¡ Installation Instructions Connect your appliance to drainage ¡ Warranty connection so dirty water is dis- ¡ Installation material charged via the wash cycle. ¡ Steam protection ¡ Rubber apron Installing the drainage connection ¡...
Installation and connection en 4.5 Electrical connection Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Notes ¡ Please follow the Safety instruc- tions → Page 4. ¡ Connect the appliance to alternat- ing current only, in the range of 220 - 240 V and 50 Hz or 60 Hz. ¡...
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 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.
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Detergent dispenser Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. → "Detergent", Page 27 Bottom basket Bottom basket → Page 21 Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for spe- cial salt. → "Water softening system", Page 24 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the table- ware in the bottom basket.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Controls You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. With some buttons you can perform different functions. 3 4 5 min. ON/OFF button Switching on the appliance → Page 32 Switching off the appliance...
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Programme buttons Programmes → Page 18 Door handle Open the appliance door. Depending on the appliance specifications...
en Programmes Programmes 6 Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- runtime 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...
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Programmes en Programme Programme se- Additional func- quence tions Tableware: Particularly gentle: VarioSpeed ¡ Cleaning delic- ¡ Pre-Rinse ExtraDry ate tableware, ¡ Cleaning 40 °C → "Additional func- Glass 40° cutlery, temper- tions", Page 20 ¡ Intermediate ature-sensitive rinse plastics, ¡ Final rinse glasses and 60 °C stemware in the ¡...
en Additional functions 6.1 Information for test insti- Additional function tutes ¡ To ensure a Test institutes are provided with in- higher hygiene formation for comparability tests, e.g. status for the ap- according to EN60436. HygienePlus pliance and table- These are the conditions for conduct- ware, the temper- ing the tests, however they are not ature is raised and...
Features en Raise or lower the basket evenly to 8.1 Top basket the right level. Arrange cups, glasses and small items of tableware in the top basket. Check that the basket is level on both sides. Release the levers. You can adjust the height of the top a The basket clicks into position.
en Features 8.4 Etagere Use the cutlery shelf and space un- derneath for small cups and glasses or for large items of cutlery, e.g. cooking spoons or serving cutlery. 8.3 Cutlery basket Arrange cutlery in the cutlery basket, always without sorting it and with the sharp points downwards.
Features en Folding down prongs 8.5 Folding prongs If you do not need the prongs, fold Use the folding prongs to position them down. tableware securely, e.g. plates. Push the lever forwards and fold down the prongs . You can fold the prongs down to po- To use the prongs again, fold them sition pans, bowls and glasses back up.
en Before using for the first time Start the Programme with the Before using for the first time 9 Before using for the highest cleaning temperature without tableware. first time To remove any marks from water Before using for the first time or other residues, we recommend 9.1 Performing the initial con- you operate the appliance without...
Water softening system en Note: Set the water hardness determ- hardness. The higher the water hard- ined on your appliance. ness, the greater the consumption of special salt. → "Setting water softening system", Page 25 ATTENTION! With a water hardness of 0 - 8 °E Detergent may damage the water you can dispense with special salt softening system.
en Rinse aid system Place the lid back on the dis- Rinse aid system 11 Rinse aid system penser and turn to close. You can use the rinse aid system Rinse aid system 10.4 Switching off water and rinse aid to get tableware and softening system glasses rinsed perfectly without marks.
Detergent en Spilled rinse aid can cause ex- 11.3 Switching rinse aid sys- cessive frothing during the wash tem off cycle. Close the lid of the dispenser for If you find the rinse aid refill indicator rinse aid. irritating, e.g. when using combined detergents with a rinse aid compon- a The lid clicks into position.
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en Detergent starch and remove protein. Oxygen- Detergent Description based bleaching agents are generally The dosage can be used to remove coloured marks, e.g. adjusted to the level tea or ketchup. of soiling. Note: Follow the manufacturer's in- Tip: Suitable detergents are available structions for each detergent.
Detergent en ¡ Even if the rinse aid and special 12.2 Unsuitable detergents salt refill indicators light up, wash- Do not use detergent which could ing programmes will run properly cause damage to the appliance or with combined detergents. present a risk to health. ¡...
en Tableware Close the lid of the detergent dis- 13.1 Damage to glass and penser. tableware Only put glasses and china in the dishwasher if it is marked as dish- washer-safe by the manufacturer. Avoid damage to glass and table- ware. Cause Recommenda- tion The following...
Tableware en ¡ For better washing and drying res- Cause Recommenda- ults, position items with curves or tion recesses at an angle so water can Highly caustic al- If you are using run off. kaline or highly highly caustic al- acidic cleaning kaline or highly solutions, in par- acidic cleaning...
en Basic operation If you do not perform any actions on the appliance for 15 minutes, the appliance will automatically switch off. 14.2 Setting a programme To adjust the washing programme to the soiling level of the tableware, se- lect a suitable programme. Press the right programme button.
Basic operation en Tip: To deactivate timer program- 14.7 Deactivate button lock ming, press repeatedly until Press for approx. 3 seconds. "h:00" appears in the display. ▶ 14.8 Interrupting programme 14.5 Starting the programme Press Note: When you open the appliance ▶ door once the appliance has heated a The programme has ended when up, leave the door slightly ajar for a the display shows "0:00".
en Basic settings Basic settings 15 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 15.1 Overview of basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Display text Selection Description Water hardness H:04...
Cleaning and servicing en Start the programme without table- 15.2 Changing basic settings ware. → Page 33 Press . Hold programme button A and 16.2 Self-cleaning interior press repeatedly until the dis- To remove deposits, the appliance play shows H:xx. self-cleans the interior at regular inter- Release programme button A and vals.
en Cleaning and servicing Pull down the micro filter to re- 16.5 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...
Cleaning and servicing en Insert the filter system into the ap- Pull up the lower spray arm to re- pliance and turn the coarse filter move. clockwise. Make sure that the arrow mark- ‒ ings match up. Check the outlet nozzles on the spray arms for blockages under running water and remove any for- eign bodies.
en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 17 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! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:18 or indicator for Switch off the appliance. water supply lights up. Pull out the mains plug. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the water connection. Remove the filter from the supply hose Clean the filter. Re-insert the filter in the supply hose.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:24 lights up. Water Secure the cover of the wastewater pump so it is not drained. clicks into position. → "Clean wastewater pump", Page 50 E:25 lights up. Not an appliance fault. Wastewater pump is blocked or the cover of the wastewater pump is loose. Clean the wastewater pump.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Tableware is not dry. No rinse aid used or dosage set too low. Add Rinse aid → Page 26. Set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed. Programme or programme option has no drying phase, or the drying phase is too brief. Select a programme with drying, e.g.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Cutlery is not dry. Cutlery not arranged properly in the cutlery basket or cutlery drawer. Droplets can form on the cutlery contact points. Arrange cutlery individually where possible. → Page 31 Avoid points of contact. Appliance interior still Not a fault.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Remnants of food on Filters are inserted incorrectly and/or not engaged. tableware. Insert the filters properly. → "Filter system", Page 36 Engage the filters. Washing programme selected too weak. Select a more intensive washing programme. ▶ Tall narrow receptacles in corner areas are not rinsed adequately.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water marks on Due to laws of physics droplet formation on plastic plastic parts. surfaces is unavoidable. After drying water marks are visible. Select a more intensive programme. ▶ Position tableware at an angle. ▶ → "Arrange tableware", Page 31 Use rinse aid.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Tea residue or lipstick Use a suitable Detergent and follow the manufac- ▶ marks on tableware. turer's instructions for the amount to be used. Coloured coatings The formation of films is due to substances contained (blue, yellow, brown) in vegetables (cabbage, celery, potatoes, noodles, that are difficult or im-...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Removable streaks Arrange tableware in the top basket tableware so are present on the tab collecting tray is not obstructed by table- glasses, glassware ware. with a metallic appear- → "Arrange tableware", Page 31 ance and cutlery. Items of tableware are blocking the dispenser lid.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Excessive formation of Detergent or appliance care product used causes ex- foam occurs. cessive foaming. Change the brand of detergent. ▶ Special salt refill indic- Insufficient special salt. ator lights up. Add Special salt. ▶ Sensor does not detect special salt tablets.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Appliance does not Appliance door is not closed properly. start. Close the appliance door. ▶ Programme starts You did not wait until programme ended. automatically. → "Terminate programme", Page 33 ▶ Appliance stops dur- Appliance door is not closed properly. ing the programme or Close the appliance door.
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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.
en Transportation, storage and disposal Insert the pump cover and press 17.1 Clean wastewater pump down . 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.
Customer Service en 18.2 Protect appliance from 18.4 Disposing of old appli- frost ance If there is a risk of frost where the ap- Valuable raw materials can be re- pliance will be standing, e.g. in a holi- used by recycling. day home, empty the appliance com- pletely.
en Customer Service 19.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD) You can find the product number (E- Nr.) and the production number (FD) on the appliance's rating plate. The rating plate is located inside the appliance door. → "Familiarising yourself with your ap- pliance", Page 14 Make a note of your appliance's de- tails and the Customer Service tele-...
Technical specifications en Technical specifications 20 Technical specifications Technical specifications Weight Max.: 60 kg Voltage 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz Power rating 2000 - 2400 W Fuse 10 - 16 A Water pressure ¡ min. 50 kPa (0.5 bar) ¡ max. 1000 kPa (10 bar) Inlet rate Min. 10 l/min Water temperature Cold water: 25 °C Capacity...
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