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Instructions for use

Dishwasher

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Index

Safety instructions 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Getting to know your appliance 6 . .

Water softener 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Filling the special salt container 8 . .

Filling the rinse-aid container 9 . . . .

Unsuitable dishes 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Arranging crockery, glasses, etc.

in the dishwasher 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Detergents 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Programme overview 17 . . . . . . . . . .

Washing dishes 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance and care 19 . . . . . . . . . .

Fault finding 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Customer Service 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Important information 25 . . . . . . . . . . .

Installation 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety instructions

Delivery

Immediately check the packaging and

dishwasher for any damage which may

have been caused in transit. Do not use

a damaged appliance, but consult your

supplier.

Please dispose of packaging material

properly:

The corrugated cardboard consists

mainly of waste paper.

The polystyrene moulded parts

have been foamed without any

CFCs.

The polyethylene film (PE) consists

partly of secondary raw material.

The wooden frames (if fitted) are

made of residual wood and are

untreated.

The hoops (if fitted) consist of

polypropylene (PP).

Installation

Install and connect the appliance

according to the installation and

assembly instructions.

The dishwasher must NOT be

connected to the power supply during

installation.

Ensure that the protective conductor

system of the domestic electricity

supply has been installed correctly.

Electrical connection conditions must

correspond with the specifications on

the rating plate of the dishwasher.

Built-under and built-in appliances

should always be installed under a

continuous work surface which is

attached to the adjacent cupboards, in

order to ensure that the appliance is

entirely stable.

After the appliance has been installed,

the mains plug should still be easily

accessible.

Not on all models:

The plastic housing on the water input

contains an electrically operated valve.

The connecting wires are inside the

inlet hose. Do not cut through this hose

and do not immerse the plastic housing

in water.

Warning

For safety reasons, if the appliance is not

fitted in a recess, thereby making a side

wall accessible, the door hinge area

should be covered at the side.

(Risk of injury)

Covers are available as optional

accessories from customer services or

specialist stores.

In daily use

Warning

Knives and other utensils with sharp points

must be placed in the baskets either flat or

with the points downwards.

Use the dishwasher only in the

household and only for its designed

purpose, i.e. for washing domestic

dishes.

Do not lean or sit on the open door.

The appliance could tip.

The water in the appliance is not

drinking water.

Do not add any solvents to the washing

chamber. Danger of explosion!

Open the door carefully when the

programme is still running. Water could

spray out of the appliance.

To prevent injuries, e.g. caused by

stumbling, open the dishwasher only

briefly in order to load and unload the

dishwasher.

Read and observe the safety

information and instructions for use on

the packaging for cleaning and rinsing

agents.

Children in the household

Do not let infants play or operate the

dishwasher.

Keep cleaning and rinsing agents out of

the reach of infants.

Keep infants away from the open

dishwasher. It could contain residue of

the cleaning agent.

If a fault occurs

Repairs or other work on the

dishwasher should only be carried out

by a qualified specialist.

The dishwasher must be disconnected

from the electricity supply before any

repairs or other work are started. Pull

the mains plug out of the wall socket or

switch off at the fuse box. Grasp the

plug to remove it from the socket; do

not tug on the cable. Turn the water off

at the tap.

When disposing of old

appliances

Appliances that have reached the end

of their service life should be rendered

inoperable in order to exclude the

possibility of subsequent accidents. Pull

the mains plug out of the wall socket,

cut through the connecting cable and

disable the door lock.

Take the appliance to a designated

waste disposal centre.

Warning

Children could get locked in the appliance

(risk of suffocation) or get stuck in other

positions.

Therefore: Remove the mains plug, cut the

mains wire and set aside. Damage the

door lock so that the door can no longer

be closed.

Getting to know your

appliance

Diagrams of the control panel and the

interior of the appliance can be found

in the envelope at the front.

Individual positions are referred to in

the text.

Control panel

1 Main switch

2 Door handle

3 PROGRAMME END indicator

4 LOW SALT indicator *

5 LOW RINSE-AID indicator *

6 Button for UPPER RACK washing

function *

7 Programme buttons

* on applicable models

Always keep the fascia clean and free

of grease. Clean with a dry or moist

cloth only. Do not use abrasive

or scouring detergents.

Appliance interior

Upper basket with 2-tiered cup rack

Additional cutlery basket for the top

basket *

Upper spray arm

Lower spray arm

Container for special salt with level

indicator *

Filters

Cutlery basket

Lower basket

Locking mechanism

Container for rinse-aid, with level

indicator

Detergent compartment

Nameplate

* not on all models

You will need to purchase the

following before using the

dishwasher for the first time:

– special salt for use in dishwashers

– detergent

– rinse-aid

Only use products, which are suitable for

dishwashers.

Water softener

In order to rinse dishes and glasses

satisfactorily, the dishwasher requires soft

water, i.e. containing little or no lime,

otherwise water stains will be left behind

on crockery and glasses, etc.

If the tap water exceeds a certain level of

hardness, it must be softened, i.e.

decalcified, so that it can be used in the

dishwasher.

This is achieved by adding a special salt

to the water softener inside the

dishwasher.

The water softener, that is the required

amount of salt, is set up according to how

hard the tap water is.

Setting up the water softener

Determine the level of hardness of your

tap water. Your local water company or

service agent can help you with this.

Identify setting from the following water

hardness table.

Hold down the programme button B

and switch on the main switch

1 ,

then release the buttons.

The display 4 flashes and buttons

A and B illuminate.

(Hardness value 2 was set at the

factory).

To change the setting: Press

programme button

B .

Each depression of the button

increases the set value by one (0–3).

If buttons

A , B and C illuminate,

the maximum hardness value has been

reached.

If the hardness value is now increased

again, the illuminated buttons go out

and the hardness value is set to 0 (no

buttons illuminated).

Switch off the mains switch 1 .

The set value is stored in the appliance.

Approx. 4 litres of water are required for

regenerating the water softening system.

The overall water consumption per load

can therefore be increased by between 0

and a maximum of 4 litres according to the

water hardness setting.

Water hardness table

_dh _Clarke mmol/

_fH

ABC

0–6

17–21

7–16

22–35

Reset

0–11

30–37

12–29

38–60

0–8

21–26

9–20

27–44

0–1,1

3,0–3,7

1,2–2,9

3,8–6,2

Filling the special salt

container

How the salt works

While washing is taking place, salt is

automatically rinsed out of the salt

container into the water softener where it

dissolves the lime in the water.

The dissolved lime is pumped out of the

dishwasher. The water softening system is

then ready for the next load.

This process of regeneration can only

function when the salt is dissolved in

water.

Unscrew the lid on the salt container

24 .

Before you use the dishwasher for the first

time, pour approx. 1 litre of water into the

salt container.

Use the enclosed salt filler.

Refill with salt (do not use edible salt)

until the salt dispenser is full (max. 1.5 kg).

When the salt dispenser is being refilled,

water is displaced and drains away.

Therefore always refill the salt dispenser

immediately before switching on the

dishwasher (to prevent corrosion). As a

result, the overflowing salt solution will be

immediately diluted and rinsed out. Then

remove salt residue from the filler area and

screw on the dispenser cover, ensuring

that it is not fitted askew.

The LOW SALT indicator

on the front

panel will light up initially but will extinguish

again after a short period when the salt

solution has become sufficiently

concentrated.

If the switch is set to ”0”, it is

not necessary to add any salt,

as none is consumed while the

dishwasher is operating. If the

switch is set between ”1” and

”3”, then salt must be added.

Do not pour detergent into the

container for special salt. This

would destroy the water

softener.

Salt refill indicator

As soon as the salt refill indicator 4 is lit

on the control panel, refill with salt

immediately before the next rinse cycle.

Filling the rinse-aid

container

The purpose of a rinse-aid is to prevent

the formation of water marks on tableware

and utensils, and to ensure that glasses

are clean and sparkling. The rinse-aid is

consumed during the washing process.

Fold back the lid on the rinse-aid

container

29 .

To open the lid, press the mark (1

) on

the rinse-aid lid and simultaneously lift

the lid off the lug (2

Pour the rinse-aid into the filler hole

until the level indicator turns dark.

Close the lid, ensuring that you hear it

snap closed.

Use only rinse aid for domestic

dishwashers. Spilt rinse aid may result in

excessive foam formation in the next rinse

cycle. Therefore, remove any spilt rinse

aid with a cloth.

Adjusting the amount of

rinse-aid

The amount of rinse-aid added to the

water can be varied by adjusting the

stepless control. The rinse-aid control has

been set to ”4” in the factory.

Do not alter the setting of the rinse-aid

control unless streaks (turn knob towards

”–”) or water marks (turn knob towards ”+”)

are left on the dishes.

rinse–aid control

Low rinse-aid indicator

As long as the rinse-aid refill indicator on

the panel

5 (on applicable models) or

dispenser

29 has not illuminated, there is

sufficient rinse-aid in the dishwasher.

LOW RINSE-AID indicator

Unsuitable dishes

You should not clean the

following items in your

dishwasher:

Cutlery and dishes made of wood. They

will leach out and become unsightly; the

utilised adhesives are also not suitable

for the dishwasher temperatures.

Delicate décor glasses, craft dishes and

vases, special antique or irreplaceable

dishes. These décor items are not

dishwasher-safe.

Plastic parts, copper and tin dishes

sensitive to hot water are not suitable

either. Overglazed patterns, aluminium

and silver parts tend to become

discoloured and fade during the rinsing

cycle. Even some types of glass (e.g.

crystal glass objects) may become cloudy

after many rinse cycles. Completely

absorbent materials, such as sponges and

cloths must not be cleaned in the

dishwasher either.

Recommendation:

In future buy only dishes which are

identified as dishwasher-safe.

Note

Dishes which are soiled with

ash, wax, lubricating grease or

ink must not be cleaned in the

dishwasher.

Damage to glassware and other

dishes

Possible causes:

type of glass or manufacturing process

chemical composition of detergent

water temperature and duration of

dishwasher programme.

Suggested remedy:

Use glassware or porcelain dishes that

have been marked ’dishwasher–proof’

by the manufacturer.

Use a mild detergent that is described

as ’kind to dishes’. If necessary, seek

further information from detergent

manufacturers.

Select a programme with as low a

temperature and as short a duration as

possible.

To prevent damage, take glass and

cutlery out of the dishwasher as soon

as possible after the programme has

ended.

Washing contents of UPPER

RACK only

* not on all models

If you only have a small number of dishes

to wash, put them all into the upper rack

and press the UPPER RACK button. This

saves energy and water. If you select the

UPPER RACK function, the lower rack

must be empty. Add a reduced amount of

detergent compared to that which is

recommended for a full load.

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

items such as cups, glasses,

pots/pans, etc. are stood upside

down,

curved items, or those with

recesses, should be at a slant so

that water can run off,

they are stacked securely and

cannot tip over,

they do not prevent the spray arms

from rotating while washing takes

place.

Very small items should not be washed in

the dishwasher as they could easily fall out

of the baskets.

Removing the dishes

To prevent water dripping from the top

basket onto the dishes in the lower basket,

we recommend that you empty the lower

basket first and then the top basket.

Cups and glasses

Upper basket 20

* on applicable models

Pots and pans

Lower basket 27

Cutlery

Cutlery should be placed in the

dishwasher always unsorted and with the

eating surface pointing downwards. The

spray jet is then better able to reach the

individual parts.

To prevent injuries, place long, pointed

accessories and knives on the étagère

(some models) or on the knife shelf

(available as an accessory).

Folding spikes *

* on applicable models

To improve stacking of pots and pans, the

spikes can be folded down.

Shelf *

* not on all models

Lean tall glasses and those with long

stems against the shelf – not against other

items to be washed.

Long items, serving cutlery, salad servers

or knives should be placed on the shelf so

that they do not obstruct the rotation of the

spray arms. The shelf can be folded back

when not required for use.

Small accessories holder*

* some models

Light-weight plastic accessories, e.g. cups,

lids, etc. can be held securely in the small

accessories holder.

Adjusting position of basket *

* not on all models

86cm

81cm

Ø max.

30/*25cm

Ø max.

20/*25cm

Ø max.

34/*29cm

Ø max.

20/*25cm

If required, the height of the top basket can

be adjusted in order to create more space

for large utensils either in the top or bottom

basket.

Select one of the two following procedures

according to the design of the top basket

for your appliance model:

Top basket with upper

and lower roller pairs

Pull out the top basket.

Remove the top basket and re-attach it

to the upper or lower rollers.

Top basket with side levers

(Rackmatic)

Pull out the top basket.

To lower the basket, press in

succession the two levers on the left

and right sides of the basket. Always

take hold of the side of the basket on

the upper edge, otherwise the basket

will not drop smoothly (and may

damage the utensils).

To raise the basket, take hold of the

basket on the upper edge and pull

upwards.

Before you re-insert the basket, ensure

that it is at the same height on both

sides. Otherwise, the appliance door

cannot be closed and the upper spray

arm will not connect to the water circuit.

Baking sheet spray head *

* some models

You can clean large baking sheets or

grilles with the baking sheet spray head.

To do this, remove the top basket and

insert the spray head as illustrated in the

diagram.

To ensure that the spray jet can reach all

parts, arrange the baking sheets as

illustrated

(max. 4 baking sheets and 2 grilles).

Detergents

Information about detergents

You can use any brand of liquid or powder

detergent, as well as tablets, that have

been specifically designed for use in

domestic dishwashers. (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. those containing neither phosphates

nor chlorine.

When a phosphate-free detergent is used

in conjunction with hard water, there is a

greater possibility that white marks will be

left behind on crockery and glasses, etc.

These can be avoided by pouring an

increased amount of detergent into the

dispenser.

Chlorine-free detergents have a reduced

bleaching effect. This can mean that tea

stains are not completely removed or

plastic items become discoloured.

This can be resolved by:

selecting a higher temperature

programme, or

increasing the amount of detergent,

using a detergent that contains

chlorine.

Check the label on the detergent

packaging to determine whether a

particular product is suitable for use with

silverware.

If you have any further questions, we

recommend that you contact the customer

advice departments of the various

detergent manufacturers.

Detergent compartment with

measuring marks

The side of the detergent compartment is

marked with lines to help you determine

how much powder to add.

The capacity of the detergent container is

15 ml up to the bottom line and 25 ml up to

the middle line. When the compartment is

full it contains 40 ml.

40 ml

25 ml

15 ml

Important

If the lid on the detergent com-

partment is closed, press the

release lever to open the flap.

Adding detergent

Tip detergent powder into the

corresponding compartment

30 .

Please observe the manufacturer’s

instructions printed on the detergent

packaging when determining the

correct dosage.

Important

Due to the different solvency properties of

the detergent tablets supplied by various

manufacturers, the cleaning efficiency of

the detergent may not be fully utilised by

short programmes. It is recommended to

use washing powder for these

programmes.

When you select the INTENSIVE

programme, tip an extra 10–15 ml of

detergent onto the inside surface of the

door.

Reduce costs!

If you are using the upper rack

only, or if your dishes are only

moderately dirty, it will normally

suffice to employ a reduced

amount of detergent than

otherwise recommended.

Close the lid on the detergent

compartment.

Press down the lid (1) until it clicks

shut (2).

If you are using detergent in tablet form,

read the manufacturer’s

recommendations on the packaging in

order to

determine where the tablets should be

placed inside the dishwasher (e.g. in

cutlery basket, detergent compartment,

etc.).

Make sure that the lid on the detergent

compartment is closed, even if you are

using tablets.

CAUTION

IMPORTANT NOTE

ON THE USE OF

COMBINED CLEANING

PRODUCTS

Please note the following when using

”combined cleaning products” which

eliminate the need for a rinsing agent or

salt, for example:

Some products with a built-in rinsing

agent are only used to their full effect in

certain programmes.

This type of product does not generally

produce the desired effect with

automatic programmes.

Products which eliminate the need for

regeneration salt can only be used

within a certain water hardness range.

If you wish to use these combined

products, please read the instructions

carefully and heed any notes on the

packaging.

Contact the manufacturer of the cleaning

agent if you have any questions,

particularly if:

the crockery is very wet once the

programme has finished.

limescale deposits are formed.

Any problems which arise as a direct

result of the use of these products are not

covered by our warranty.

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,

pots/pans,

cutlery,

glasses,

etc.

Type of food

remains

Amount of

food remains

Condition of

food remains

Wash

programme

Programme

sequence

Non-

delicate

Soups, casseroles,

sauces, potatoes,

pasta, rice, eggs,

roast or fried food

Soups, potatoes,

pasta, rice, eggs,

roast or fried food

Coffee, cakes,

milk, sausage,

cold drinks,

salads

a lot

very little

stuck on hard

Normal

65°

Intensive

70°

Eco

50°

Quick

45°

Pre-rinse

Rinse-aid

70°

Drying

Rinse-aid

70°

Drying

Main rinse Main rinse

Rinse-aid

55°

Wash

45°

Rinse-aid

65°

Wash

50°

Rinse off if

the dishes

have been

stacked for

several

days in the

dishwasher

prior to

washing.

Pre-rinse

Mixed

Delicate

Mixed

Gentle

40°

Pre-rinse

Wash

40°

Main rinse

Rinse-aid

55°

Drying

a little

loosely attached

Second

rinse

First rinse

Wash

65°

Pre-rinse

Third

rinse

Pre-rinse

50°

Wash

70°

First rinse

Second

rinse

Programme selection

The most appropriate programme can be

identified by comparing the type of

crockery, cutlery, etc., as well as the

amount and condition of food remains,

with the details contained in the

programme overview.

You will find the appropriate programme

information in the introduction.

Washing dishes

Reduce costs!

If only a small number of

dishes have been loaded into

the dishwasher, selecting a

programme that operates at

the next lowest temperature

will usually suffice.

Programme specifications

The programme specifications can be

found in the summary of instructions.

Programme specifications refer to normal

conditions. Greater deviations may occur

due to:

varying amounts of dishes

water supply temperature

water pipe pressure

ambient temperature

mains voltage tolerances

and the tolerances specific

to the appliance (e.g. temperature,

amount of water, etc.)

The water consumption values refer

to a set water hardness value of 2.

Switching the dishwasher ON

Turn on the tap.

Set main switch 1 to ON.

Indicators light up according to the last

programme that was selected.

This same programme will run again if

no other programme button

7 is

pressed

For appliances with top basket feature:

If only the top basket is loaded, press

the top-basket button 6 .

Close door.

The programme starts automatically.

End of programme

The programme has come to an end when

the PROGRAMME END indicator

3 and

the indicator for the selected programme

are both lit up.

Apart from this, the end of the programme

is indicated by a buzzer. This function can

be changed as follows:–

Hold down the function button C and

switch on the main switch 1 .

. Function button C flashes.

Each depression of function button C

changes the buzzer in 4 stages (from

off to loud).

Switch off the main switch 1 .

. The setting is stored.

Switching the dishwasher OFF

Several minutes after the programme has

ended:

Open the door when the programme

has ended.

Set main switch 1 to OFF.

Turn the water tap off.

(Does not apply when Aqua-Stop unit

has been fitted)

Remove dishes, etc. when they have

cooled down.

Programme interruption

Carefully open the door, it could happen

that water splashes out of the

appliance. Only open completely when

the spray arm no longer turns.

If the programme is already in “drying”

mode, an acoustic signal reminds you

to close the appliance door or to abort

the programme.

Switch OFF the main switch 1 .

Indicator light goes out. The programme

remains stored.

If warm water is connected or if the

machine is already heated up and the

appliance door has been opened, leave

the door slightly ajar, then close it,

otherwise the appliance door can jump

open through the expansion.

In order to continue the programme

flow, switch the main switch ON again

and close the door.

Cancel programme (Reset)

Only when the master switch is ON.

Press the

A and C programme

buttons simultaneously and hold them

pressed for approx. 3 sec.

The programme continues for approx.

1 min.

The PROGRAMME END indicator and

the indicator for the programme that

has just been terminated light up.

Set main switch 1 to OFF.

Close the detergent compartment 30 .

To restart the dishwasher, set main switch

1 to ON again and select desired

programme.

Changing the programme

It is possible to change the programme

selection after you have switched the

dishwasher on, provided that you have not

yet closed the door.

If it is necessary to change the programme

after this, the programme cycle that has

already begun (e.g. washing) will still carry

on to the end.

Maintenance and care

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.

If you find any deposits:

Fill the detergent dispenser with

detergent. Start the empty appliance

with the programme which has the

highest rinsing temperature.

Clean the door seal:

Wipe the door seal regularly with

a damp cloth and remove any deposits.

Dishwasher salt

Check the LOW SALT indicator 4 or

24 . Top up with salt, if required.

Rinse-aid

Check the LOW RINSE-AID indicator

5 on the front panel or the level

indicator on the rinse-aid container

29 . Top up with rinse-aid, if required.

Filters

The filters 25 prevent larger remnants of

food or other objects from getting inside

the pump. This residue can occasionally

clog up the filters.

The filter system consists of a filter

cylinder, a flat fine filter and, depending on

the model, a microfilter (*).

Inspect the filters for obstructions every

time the dishwasher has been used.

By unscrewing the filter cylinder, you

can remove the filter system. Remove

any food remnants and clean the filters

under running water.

Reassembly:

Insert the filter system and screw down

with the filter cylinder.

Spray arms

Lime and remnants of food in the washing

water can block the nozzles in the spray

arms 22 and 23 and the arm

mountings .

Inspect the nozzles in the spray arms

for blocked holes due to remnants of

food.

If necessary, pull the lower arm 23

upwards and lift it off.

Unscrew the upper spray arm 22 .

Clean both spray arms under running

water.

Refit the spray arms. Ensure that the

lower arm has locked into place and the

upper one is screwed tight.

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.

Proceed as follows:

Ladle out as much water as possible.

Remove the filters 25 .

Undo the screw in the cover (Torx T 20)

and remove the cover.

Inspect the inside and remove any

obstructions that you find.

Re-insert the cover and screw down.

Re-insert the filters and screw down.

Torx T20

Fault finding

Resolving minor problems

yourself

Experience has shown that you can

resolve most problems that arise during

normal daily usage yourself, without

having to call out a service engineer. Not

only does this save costs, but it also

means that the appliance is available for

use again that much sooner. The following

list of common occurrences and their

remedies should help you identify the

causes of most problems.

Problems ...

... when the appliance is

switched on

Appliance does not start up

Fault with fuse in mains electricity

supply.

Plug not inserted in wall socket.

Appliance door not closed

properly.

Programme button has not been

pressed.

Water tap not turned on.

Blocked strainer in water intake

hose.

The strainer is situated in the

Aquastop or supply-hose

connection.

Caution

Do not forget that repairs

should only be carried out by a

qualified specialist. Improper

repairs can lead to

considerable equipment

damage as well as danger to

the user.

... with the appliance itself

Lower spray arm rotates with

difficulty

Spray arm is blocked by small

items or food remains.

Lid in detergent compartment

cannot be closed

Detergent compartment has been

overfilled.

Mechanism is clogged with

remnants of detergent.

Indicator lamps do not extinguish

after washing has finished.

Indicator lamps do not extinguish

after washing has finished

Main switch is still set to ON.

Remnants of detergent stuck inside

dispenser

Compartment was damp when it

was filled up with detergent.

Compartment must be dry before

detergent is added.

Water remains inside appliance

after programme has ended

Blockage or kink in drainage hose.

Pump is jammed.

Filters are blocked.

The programme is still running.

Wait for the programme to end

(programme-end display will

illuminate).

Perform “Reset” function.

... during washing

Unusual amount of foam is created

Normal washing up liquid has

been poured into the rinse-aid

container.

Remove any spilled rinse aid with

a cloth as it could otherwise lead

to excessive foaming during the

next washing cycle.

Appliance stops suddenly while

washing is taking place

Cut in electricity supply to

appliance.

Water supply has been

interrupted.

Knocking sound can be heard

while washing is taking place

A spray arm is knocking against

the dishes inside the appliance.

Rattling sound can be heard while

washing is taking place

Crockery has not been stacked

properly inside the appliance.

Knocking sound coming from inlet

valves

This is caused by the way the

water pipes have been laid and it

has no effect upon the way the

appliance functions. There is no

remedy for this.

... with the dishes, cutlery, etc.

Remnants of food are stuck to the

dishes, cutlery, etc.

Dishwasher was not loaded

properly. Jets of water could not

reach all parts of the dishes, etc.

Too many items in the rack.

Items in the rack were touching

each other.

Not enough detergent was added

to dispenser.

Selected wash programme was

not intensive enough.

Rotation of spray arm was

obstructed by dish, etc.

Nozzles in spray arm are blocked

by remnants of food.

Filters are blocked.

Filters have been incorrectly fitted.

Waste-water pump is jammed.

Plastic items are discoloured

Not enough detergent was added

to dispenser.

Detergent has insufficient

bleaching properties. Use a

detergent containing a chemical

bleaching agent.

White stains are left on crockery,

glasses have a milky appearance

Not enough detergent was added

to input compartment.

Amount of rinse-aid was set too

low.

Although water is quite hard, no

salt has been put in appliance.

Water softener was set too low.

Lid on salt container is not

screwed tight.

If you used a phosphate-free

detergent, try a detergent

containing phosphates and

compare results.

Dishes, cutlery, etc. have not been

dried

Selected programme did not

include drying function.

Amount of rinse-aid was set too

low.

Items were removed from

dishwasher too soon.

Glasses have a dull appearance

Amount of rinse-aid was set too

low.

Tea stains or traces of lipstick have

not been completely removed

Detergent does not have a

sufficient bleaching effect.

Washing temperature was set too

low.

Traces of rust on cutlery

Cutlery is not sufficiently rustproof.

Salt content in washing water is

too high.

Lid on salt container is not

screwed tight.

Too much salt was spilt while

filling container.

Glasses become clouded and

discoloured; coating cannot be

wiped off

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.

Customer Service

Please call your local service agent, if you

are not able to resolve any problem

yourself. The name of your nearest service

agent is shown in the Customer Service

address list. When you call, please provide

details of the model number (1) and the

production (FD) number (2) which are

shown on the nameplate on the appliance

door.

Warning

Please note that a visit by the

customer service technician in

the event of a fault or one of

the problems previously

discussed is not free of charge

even during the warranty

period.

Important information

Notes on waste disposal

Old appliances still have some residual

value. An environment-friendly method of

disposal will ensure that valuable raw

materials can be recovered and used

again.

When an appliance has reached the end

of its working life, unplug it from the mains.

Cut through the mains cable and dispose

of it together with the plug.

Destroy the door locking mechanism.

This will ensure that children at play

cannot become locked inside and are not

exposed to the risk of suffocation.

Your new appliance was protected by

suitable packaging while it was on its way

to you. All materials used for this purpose

are environment-friendly and can be

recycled. Please make a contribution to

protecting the environment by disposing of

the packaging appropriately.

Do not allow children to play with any parts

of the packaging. There is a risk of

suffocation by the cardboard boxes and

the plastic wrapping.

Up-to-date information concerning options

for disposal can be obtained from your

retailer or local municipal administration.

Notes on comparison tests

You will find details of the conditions for

the comparison tests on the additional

”Notes on comparison tests” sheet. The

consumption values for the relevant

programmes are given in the introduction.

General

Built-under and integrated appliances

which are subsequently installed as

free-standing appliances must be

secured to prevent them from falling

over, e.g. by screwing them to the wall

or by installing them under a continuous

worktop which is screwed to the

adjoining units.

For Swiss version only:

The appliance can be installed without

difficulty between wooden and plastic

walls in a kitchen range. If the appliance

is not connected via a plug, the

installation side must feature an all-pole

disconnector with a contact gap of at

least 3 mm in order to satisfy the

relevant safety regulations.

Installation

The dishwasher must be connected by

a qualified technician to ensure correct

operation. The specifications for supply,

drainage and connected load must fulfil

the required criteria as stated in the

following paragraphs or in the installation

instructions.

Install the appliance in the following

sequence:

– Check the delivery

– Install the appliance

– Connect the waste water

– Connect the fresh water

– Connect the power supply

Delivery

Your dishwasher was checked at the

factory to ensure that it was in perfect

working order. This may have left some

small water stains in the dishwasher.

These will disappear after the first rinse

cycle.

Installation

The required installation dimensions can

be found in the installation instructions.

Using the height-adjustable feet, adjust the

appliance until it is level. Ensure that the

appliance is standing firmly.

Waste water connection

See the installation instructions for the

required connection steps. If required,

attach a siphon with drainage spigot.

Using the enclosed parts, connect the

waste water hose to the drainage spigot

of the siphon.

Ensure that the drainage hose is not

kinked, crushed or twisted (ensure that

there is no sealing cover which prevents

the waster water from flowing away!).

Fresh water connection

Using the enclosed parts, connect the

fresh water connection to the tap

according to the installation instructions.

Ensure that the fresh water connection is

not kinked, crushed or twisted.

When replacing the appliance, always

connect a new water supply hose to the

water supply. The old supply hose must

not be re-used.

Water pressure:

Minimum 0,05 MPa (0,5 bar) – maximum

1 MPa (10 bar).

If the water pressure is higher, install a

pressure reducing valve.

Flow rate:

Minimum of 10 litres per minute.

Water temperature:

We recommend that you use cold water.

If you do use hot water, the temperature

should not exceed 60 °C.

Electrical connection

Connect the appliance only to 230 V

alternating current via a correctly installed

socket with protective conductor.

See rating plate for required fusing

31 .

The socket must be attached near the

dishwasher and be freely accessible.

The connection may be modified by an

electrician only.

Use only a residual-current-operated

circuit-breaker which features the

symbol. Only this circuit breaker

guarantees compliance with the currently

valid regulations.

Removing the appliance

It is essential, when removing the

appliance, to observe the following

sequence: First, disconnect the appliance

from the power supply.

Pull out the mains plug.

Turn off the water supply.

Disconnect the waste water and fresh

water connections.

Loosen the fastening screws under the

worktop. If fitted, remove the base panel.

Pull out the appliance, carefully pulling the

hose behind.

Transporting the dishwasher

Drain water from the dishwasher. Secure

all loose parts. The appliance should only

be transported in an upright position.

If the appliance is not kept upright

during transport, any water left inside

may seep into the control module and

cause subsequent errors with

programme functions.

The appliance must be drained in the

following sequence:

Turn on the tap.

Set main switch to ON.

Select the A programme.

Wait for approximately 4 minutes.

Terminate the programme by

pressing

A and C

simultaneously.

Wait a further minute and then

switch the appliance off.

Turn off the tap.

Protection from freezing

temperatures

If the appliance is installed in a location

where there is a risk of freezing

temperatures (e.g. in a holiday home), all

water must be completely drained out of

the interior (see “Transporting the

dishwasher”).

Turn OFF the tap, disconnect the supply

hose and allow to drain.

Instrucciones de uso

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AQUA-STOP Warranty.

(not applicable to appliances without Aqua-Stop)

In addition to warranty claims against the seller based on the sales agreement and in

addition to our appliance warranty we shall replace the appliance under the following

conditions:

1. If damage is caused by water due to a malfunction of our Aqua-Stop system, we shall

make good the damage in the case of private consumers.

2. This liability warranty is valid for the service life of the appliance.

3. The warranty claim is subject to correct installation and connection of the appliance in

accordance with our instructions. “This also includes correct installation of the

Aqua-Stop extension (original accessory).” Our warranty does not cover defective

supply lines or fittings up to the Aqua-Stop connection on the tap.

4. In principle, it is not necessary to monitor an appliance fitted with Aqua-Stop during

operation or to secure it afterwards by turning off the tap. You should only turn off the

tap if you are absent from home for a prolonged period, e.g. on holiday for several

weeks.

In order to protect the environment, we used recycled paper .

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