Safety instructions Installation Install and connect the appliance 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 Appliance interior appliance Upper basket with 2-tiered cup rack Additional cutlery basket for the top Diagrams of the control panel and the basket * interior of the appliance can be found Upper spray arm in the envelope at the front. Lower spray arm Individual positions are referred to in the text.
Water softener Press and hold the B programme button, and set the main switch In order to rinse dishes and glasses ON, before releasing the programme satisfactorily, the dishwasher requires soft button again. water, i.e. containing little or no lime, The indicator lamp for the B button otherwise water stains will be left behind flashes, as does the figure...
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.
Filling the rinse-aid Adjusting the amount of rinse-aid container The amount of rinse-aid added to the The purpose of a rinse-aid is to prevent water can be varied by adjusting the the formation of water marks on tableware stepless control. The rinse-aid control has and utensils, and to ensure that glasses been set to ”4”...
Switching the rinse-aid Not suitable for indicator on or off the dishwasher You can switch the rinse-aid indicator on The following should not be or off. This function can be changed as cleaned in the dishwasher: follows: Hold down the programme button Wooden cutlery and utensils –...
Damage to glassware and other Arranging crockery, glasses, dishes etc. in the dishwasher Possible causes: Loading the dishwasher type of glass or manufacturing process Scrape off any large amounts of chemical composition of detergent left-over food. It is not necessary to water temperature and duration of rinse the dishes under running water.
Cups and glasses Cutlery Upper basket 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).
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Small accessories holder* * some models Light-weight plastic accessories, e.g. cups, lids, etc. can be held securely in the small accessories holder. Top basket with side levers (Rackmatic) Pull out the top basket. Adjusting position of basket * * not on all models To lower the basket, press in succession the two levers on the left and right sides of the basket.
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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 raise the basket, take hold of the basket on the upper edge and pull upwards.
Detergents Detergent compartment with measuring marks Information about detergents The side of the detergent compartment is You can use any brand of liquid or powder marked with lines to help you determine detergent, as well as tablets, that have how much powder to add. been specifically designed for use in The capacity of the detergent container is domestic dishwashers.
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.
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, Nondelicate Mixed Delicate Mixed cutlery, glasses, etc. Type of food Rinse off if Soups, casseroles, Soups, potatoes, Coffee, cakes,...
Washing dishes Switching the dishwasher ON Turn on the tap. Set main switch to ON. Reduce costs! Indicators light up according to the last programme that was selected. If only a small number of This same programme will run again if dishes have been loaded into no other programme button the dishwasher, selecting a...
Time delay * Switching the dishwasher OFF 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. Switch on the appliance.
Changing the programme Maintenance and care It is possible to change the programme A regular inspection and maintenance within 2 minutes after you have switched of your machine will help to prevent faults. the dishwasher on. This saves time and prevents problems. Should it be necessary to change the Therefore you should occasionally have programme after this period, the...
Filters Spray arms The filters prevent large particles of Lime and remnants of food in the washing water can block the nozzles in the spray food in the water from reaching the pump. arms and the arm These particles may occasionally block the filters.
Fault finding ... when the appliance is switched on Resolving minor problems The appliance does not start. yourself The mains fuse has tripped. Experience has shown that you can The appliance plug has not been resolve most problems that arise during inserted.
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“Check water supply” display ... during washing lights up. Unusual amount of foam is created Tap turned off. Normal washing up liquid has Water supply interrupted. been poured into the rinse-aid Filter in the water supply blocked. container. Supply hose kinked. Remove any spilled rinse aid with a cloth as it could otherwise lead Remnants of detergent stuck inside...
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... with the dishes, cutlery, etc. Dishes, cutlery, etc. have not been dried Remnants of food are stuck to the Selected programme did not dishes, cutlery, etc. include drying function. Dishwasher was not loaded Amount of rinse-aid was set too properly.
Customer Service Information Please call your local service agent, if you Notes on comparison tests are not able to resolve any problem You will find details of the conditions for yourself. The name of your nearest service the comparison tests on the additional agent is shown in the Customer Service ”Notes on comparison tests”...
Installation Fresh water connection Using the enclosed parts, connect the The dishwasher must be connected by fresh water connection to the tap a qualified technician to ensure correct according to the installation instructions. operation. The specifications for supply, Ensure that the fresh water connection is drainage and connected load must fulfil not kinked, crushed or twisted.
Removing the appliance Protection from freezing temperatures It is essential, when removing the appliance, to observe the following If the appliance is installed in a location sequence: First, disconnect the appliance where there is a risk of freezing from the power supply. temperatures (e.g.
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 appliance.
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