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 If a fault occurs Repairs or other work on the dishwasher should only be carried out Warning by a qualified specialist. Knives and other utensils with sharp points The dishwasher must be disconnected must be placed in the baskets either flat or from the electricity supply before any 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 –...
, then salt must be added to the dispenser. Unscrew the lid on the salt container Before you use the dishwasher for the first Do not pour detergent into the time, pour approx. 1 litre of water into the container for special salt. This salt container.
Adding rinse aid Convenient rinse-aid filling procedure with half-open door Rinse aid is used in the rinsing cycle to Open the rinse-aid lid and pull out the ensure clear glasses and stain-free hinged filling aid until it locks into utensils. position.
To prevent damage, take glass and cycle. Even some types of glass (e.g. cutlery out of the dishwasher as soon crystal glass objects) may become cloudy as possible after the programme has after many rinse cycles. Completely ended.
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 items such as cups, glasses, pots/pans, etc. are stood upside down,...
Baking sheet spray head * Shelf * * some models * not on all models You can clean large baking sheets or Lean tall glasses and those with long grilles with the baking sheet spray head. stems against the shelf – not against other To do this, remove the top basket and items to be washed.
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Adjusting position of basket * Top basket with upper and lower roller pairs * not on all models Pull out the top basket. Remove the top basket and re-attach it to the upper or lower rollers. Ø max. 20/*25cm Ø max. 20/*25cm Ø...
(Do not use normal washing-up liquid!) Nowadays there are three types of dishwasher detergent available: 1. those containing phosphates and chlorine, 2. those containing phosphates but no chlorine, 3.
Detergent dispenser with dosing aid The graduated detergent dispenser helps you add the correct amount of detergent. The lower and middle lines in the dispenser indicate15 ml and 25 ml of detergent respectively. The dispenser can be filled with 40 ml of detergent when the door is opened horizontally.
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 Hold down the programme button B conjunction with separate application of and switch on the main switch salt and rinse aid.
During the rinse programme a light point appears on the floor below the device’s pressure of mains water supply door. Only open the dishwasher door ambient temperature when the light point has disappeared. fluctuations in mains voltage In the case of built-in dishwashers with machine-related factors (e.g.
Switching the dishwasher OFF Time delay * Several minutes after the programme has on applicable models ended: You can delay the start of the programme Open the door when the programme in 1-hour steps up to 19 hours. has ended.
Close the detergent compartment pressing the “Pre-Soak” button before the programme starts. The recommended To restart the dishwasher, set main switch detergent amount is approx. 5 g poured to ON again and select desired onto the inside of the door.
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.
The water is no longer pumped Inspect the nozzles in the spray arms out of the dishwasher and it can be seen for blocked holes due to remnants of covering the filter.
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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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. Jets of water could not The programme is still running. reach all parts of the dishes, etc.
Unsuitable detergent was used. Glasses are not dishwasher-proof. Smears left behind on glasses and cutlery; glasses have acquired a metallic appearance Amount of rinse-aid set too high.
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”...
Minimum 0,05 MPa (0,5 bar) – maximum 1 MPa (10 bar). Transporting the dishwasher If the water pressure is higher, install a Drain water from the dishwasher. Secure pressure reducing valve. all loose parts. The appliance should only Flow rate: be transported in an upright position.
Waste disposal Disposal of the packaging Please dispose of the packaging Disposal material in an environmentally friendly manner. Old appliances are not worthless rubbish. Valuable raw materials can be reclaimed Corrugated cardboard consists by recycling old appliances. mainly of wastepaper. Pull out the mains plug of the redundant The moulded polystyrene parts do not appliance.
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Siemens–Electrogeräte GmbH Carl–Wery–Straße 34 81739 München To contact us directly, use the tel. no or fax no. in the enclosed customer service list.
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