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en Table of contents Safety ............................................... 4 General information.......................... 4 Intended use..................................... 4 Restriction on user group................. 4 Safe installation ................................ 5 Safe use ........................................... 6 Damaged appliance ......................... 8 Risk to children ................................ 9 Safety systems ............................... 10 Preventing material damage .....
en Switching on the appliance ............ 35 Setting a programme ..................... 36 Setting additional functions ............ 36 Setting timer programming1 ........... 36 Starting the programme ................. 36 Interrupting programme ................. 36 Terminate programme.................... 37 Switching off appliance .................. 37 Technical specifications............... 55 Basic settings................................ 38 Overview of basic settings .............
en Safety Safety Please read the safety information to ensure that you use the appliance safely. General information You can find general information about this instruction manual here. ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. Only this ensures you will use the appliance safely and efficiently. ¡ This manual is intended for the user of the appliance. ¡ Follow the safety instructions and warnings. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner.
Safety en Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children unless they are being supervised. Keep children under the age of 8 years away from the appliance and power cable. Safe installation Follow these safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Improper installation may cause injury. ▶ When installing and connecting the appliance, follow the instructions in the manual and installation instructions.
en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Cutting through the supply hose or immersing the Aqua-Stop valve in water is dangerous. ▶ Never immerse the plastic housing in water. The plastic housing on the supply hose contains an electric valve. ▶ Never cut through the supply hose. The supply hose contains electric power cables. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Hinges move when opening and closing the appliance door and can cause injury.
Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! ¡ Adding solvents to the interior of the appliance may cause explosions. ▶ Never add solvents to the interior of the appliance. ¡ Highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents in conjunction 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, e.g. for the Machine Care programme, in conjunction with aluminium parts.
en Safety ▶ Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance. ¡ If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appliance parts or heat sources. ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges. ▶ Never kink, crush or modify the power cord. Damaged appliance Follow the safety instructions if the appliance is damaged.
Safety en Risk to children Follow the safety instructions if there are children in your home. WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation! ¡ Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate. ▶ Keep packaging material away from children. ▶ Do not let children play with packaging material. ¡ Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to suffocate. ▶ Keep small parts away from children. ▶ Do not let children play with small parts.
en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Children may get their fingers caught in the slots of the tablet collecting tray and injure themselves. ▶ Keep children away from the appliance when open. WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation! Children may become trapped in the appliance and suffocate. ▶ Use the childproof lock if fitted. ▶ Never let children play with or operate the appliance. Safety systems Protect children from possible hazards resulting from the appliance.
Preventing material damage Preventing material damage Preventing material damage Follow these instructions to prevent material damage to your appliance, accessories or other objects in your kitchen. Safe installation Follow the instructions when installing the appliance. ATTENTION! ¡ Improper installation of the appliance may cause damage.
en Childproof lock ¡ Unsuitable cleaning agents may damage the appliance. ▶ Do not use a steam cleaner. ▶ So as not to scratch the finish on the appliance, do not use sponges with a rough surface or abrasive cleaning agents. ▶ To prevent corrosion, do not use sponge cloths on dishwashers with a stainless steel front or rinse such cloths thoroughly several times before using them for the first time. 2. Pull the catch of the childproof lock forwards and close the appliance door .
Environmental protection and saving energy Environmental protection and saving energy Environmental protection and saving energy Help protect the environment by using your appliance in a way that conserves resources and by disposing of reusable materials properly. Disposing of packaging The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled. ▶ Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separately.
en Installation and connection ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ Instruction manual Installation instructions Warranty1 Installation material Steam guard plate1 Rubber apron1 Mains cable Quick reference guide1 Installing and connecting the appliance You can position your built-under or integrable appliance in a fitted kitchen between wooden and plastic walls. If you subsequently install your dishwasher as a free-standing appliance, you must stop it from tipping over, e.g.
Installation and connection en Electrical connection Connect your appliance to the power supply. Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Notes ¡ Follow the Safety instructions → Page 5. ¡ Connect the appliance to alternating current only, in the range of 220 - 240 V and 50 Hz or 60 Hz. ¡ Please note that the water safety system is only functional if there is a power supply. 1. Insert the non-heating appliance plug of the power cable into the appliance. 2.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarise yourself with the parts of your appliance. Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. 9 8 7 10 6 11 5 4 12 3 13 2 14 1 1 1 16 Rating plate Depending on the appliance specifications Rating plate with E number and FD number → Page 55. The data you need for Customer Service → Page 54.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance 2 Detergent dispenser 3 4 Bottom basket 5 Lower spray arm 6 Tablet collecting tray 7 8 9 Top basket Dispenser for special salt Cutlery drawer1 1 EmotionLight en Detergent → Page 31 is added to the detergent dispenser. Bottom basket → Page 23 Add special salt for the Water softening system → Page 27 to the dispenser for special salt. The lower spray arm washes the tableware in the bottom basket.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 1 2 3 4 5 A B C 10 9 8 7 6 Switching on the appliance → Page 35 Switching off the appliance → Page 37 Additional functions → Page 21 1 ON/OFF button 2 3 Additional functions1 4 5 Water supply display 6 7 8 Special salt refill indicator Starting the programme → Page 36 Terminating the programme → Page 37 Water softening system → Page 27 Rinse aid refill indicator Rinse aid system → Page 30 Setting buttons Programmes Setting a programme → Page
Programmes en Programmes Programmes You can find an overview of the programmes that can be selected here. Different programmes, which can be found on the control panel of your appliance, are available depending on the appliance configuration. The running time may vary depending on the programme selected.
en Programmes Programme Eco 50° Delicate 40° Quick 45° PreRinse Use Programme sequence Tableware: Most economical pro¡ Cleaning mixed gramme: tableware and cut- ¡ Pre-Rinse lery. ¡ Cleaning 50 °C Level of soiling: ¡ Intermediate rinse ¡ Removing common ¡ Rinsing 66 °C household food rem- ¡ Drying nants lightly driedon.
Additional functions Additional func- Use tion ¡ Switch on with mixed loads containing tableIntensiveZone ware with different soiling levels, e.g. place very soiled pots and pans in the bottom basket and normally soiled tableware in the top basket. ¡ The spray pressure in the bottom basket is increased and the maximum programme temperature held longer. This will increase the running time and energy consumption.
en Features Top basket Arrange cups and glasses in the top basket. a The basket can then slip down slightly. 4. Raise or lower the basket evenly to the right level. → "Basket heights", Page 26 Knife shelf 1 You can adjust the height of the top basket to make room for larger items of tableware. Check that the basket is level on both sides. 5. Slide the basket back in.
Features Check that the basket is level on both sides. 4. Slide the basket back in. Bottom basket Arrange pans and plates in the bottom basket. en Cutlery basket Arrange cutlery in the cutlery basket, always without sorting it and with the sharp points downwards. a Cutlery drawer Cutlery basket 1 Large plates up to a diameter of 31/34 cm1 can be arranged as shown. 1 Arrange cutlery in the cutlery drawer.
en Features Arrange cutlery with the points and sharp edges downwards. You can reorganise the cutlery drawer to make more space for longer/wider items of cutlery.1 Reorganising cutlery drawer1 You can fold down the side shelves and front prongs to make more space for longer/wider items of cutlery. 1. To fold down a side shelf, push the lever forwards and fold down the side shelf . 2. To fold down the front prongs, push the lever forwards and fold down the prongs .
Features en 1 1 2 2 1 2 3 2. Position the etagere at a slight 2. To use the folding prongs again, angle and move to the right height . 3. Push the etagere down. a The etagere clicks into position. fold them back up. a The folding prongs click in position. Folding prongs Use the folding prongs to position tableware securely, e.g. plates. Small items holder Use the small items holder to position small items of tableware, e.g. light plastic parts.
en Features Knife shelf Use the knife shelf for long, sharp objects and long items of cutlery. Basket heights Set the baskets at the right height. Appliance height 81.5 cm with cutlery basket Level 1 max. ø 2 max. ø 3 max. ø Top basket 22 cm 24.5 cm 27 cm Bottom basket 31 cm 27.5 cm 25 cm Appliance height 81.5 cm with cutlery drawer Level 1 max. ø 2 max. ø 3 max. ø Top basket 16 cm 18.5 cm 21 cm Bottom basket 31 cm 27.5 cm 25 cm Appliance height 86.5 cm with cutlery basket Level 1 max. ø 2 max.
Before using for the first time en 4. Set the water softening system. Before using for the first time Before using for the first time → Page 27 5. Set the amount of rinse aid to be Configure the settings for initial startup. Performing initial start-up On initial start-up or after a reset to the factory settings, you will need to make settings. Requirement: The appliance has been installed and connected. → Page 13 1. Add special salt. → Page 28 2. Add rinse aid. → Page 30 3. Switch on the appliance.
en Water softening system 3. Press and hold and until and flash. 4. Release buttons. 5. repeatedly until the required level has been selected. 0, 1, 2 or 3 LEDs will light up accordingly. → "Overview of water hardness settings", Page 27 The factory setting is level 1 (LED A → Page 17). 6. Press to save the setting. a The LEDs go out. 2. On initial start-up: Fill the dispenser right up with water. 3. Note: Only use special salt for dishwashers. Do not use salt tablets. Do not use table salt.
Water softening system ¡ 1. 2. 3. 4. replacement substances can generally only be used up to a water hardness of 26 °E without adding special salt. The water hardness is 0 - 8 °E. You do not need to use special salt. Press . Press and hold and until and flash. Release buttons. Press repeatedly until no LED lights up (level 0). → "Overview of water hardness settings", Page 27 en 5. Press to save the setting. a The LEDs go out.
en Rinse aid system You can use the rinse aid system and rinse aid to get tableware and glasses rinsed perfectly without marks. Spilled rinse aid can cause excessive frothing during the wash cycle. 4. Close the lid of the dispenser for rinse aid. a The lid clicks into position. Rinse aid Setting the amount of rinse aid For optimum drying results, use rinse aid. Only use rinse aid for domestic dishwashers. If there are streaks or water marks on tableware, change the amount of rinse aid. 1. Press . 2.
Detergent 2. Press and hold and until and flash. 3. Release buttons. 4. Press repeatedly until flashes. 5. Press repeatedly until no LED lights up (level 0). 6. Press to save the setting. a The LEDs go out. a The rinse aid system is switched off and the rinse aid refill indicator is deactivated. Detergent Detergent Tabs Powder detergent Detergent Find out which detergents are suitable for your appliance. Suitable detergents Only use detergents that are suitable for dishwashers.
en Detergent With powder and liquid detergent the dosage can be individually adjusted to the level of soiling of the tableware. For better washing and drying results and to avoid damage to the appliance, please additionally use Special salt → Page 28 and Rinse aid → Page 30. Combined detergent Besides conventional separate detergents, a number of products are available with additional functions.
Tableware 2. Add the detergent to the dry deter- right dosage. In order to ensure that tablets can dissolve evenly, do not place any other objects in the tablet collecting tray. gent dispenser. 50 ml 25 ml 15 ml If you are using tablets, one is enough. Insert the tablets in a horizontal position. If you are using powder or liquid detergent, follow the manufacturer's instructions and quantities for dosage in the detergent dispenser. 20 ml – 25 ml detergent is sufficient for normal soiling.
en Tableware Cause The chemical composition of the detergent causes damage. Highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents, in particular commercial or industrial cleaning agents, are not suitable for dishwashers in conjunction with aluminium. The water temperature of the programme is too high. Recommendation Use a detergent marked as gentle on tableware by the manufacturer.
Basic operation en 1 2. If the childproof lock is activated, press the catch of the lock to the right and open the appliance door . 1 2 Removing tableware WARNING Risk of injury! Hot tableware can cause burns to the skin. When hot, tableware is sensitive to shock, may crack and can result in injury. ▶ When the programme has ended, do not empty the appliance until the tableware has cooled down for a while. 1.
en Basic operation Setting a programme To adjust the wash cycle to the soiling level of the tableware, select a suitable programme. ▶ Press or repeatedly until the right programme has been selected. → "Programmes", Page 19 a The programme is set and the LED flashes. Setting additional functions You can set additional functions to complete the washing programme selected. Note: The additional functions which can be used depend on the programme selected.
Basic operation 2. Press en to resume the pro- gramme. Terminate programme To end a programme early or to switch from a programme that has already started, you will need to terminate it first. 1. Open the appliance door. 2. Press for approx. 3 seconds. 3. Close the appliance door. a The programme is terminated and ends after approx. 1 minute. a The indicators of the controls are off. Switching off appliance 1. Please note the information on Safe use → Page 11. 2. Press . 3.
en Basic settings Basic settings Basic settings You can configure the appliance to meet your needs. Overview of basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Water hardness Selection Scale with 4 levels Rinse aid disp. Scale with 4 levels Extra Dry On Off 1 Tone volume Scale with 4 levels 1 Description Set the water hardness. → "Setting water softening system", Page 27 Set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed or switch off.
Cleaning and servicing repeatedly until the required level has been selected. 0, 1, 2 or 3 LEDs will light up accordingly. The signal tone selected will be heard. The factory setting is level 2 (LED A and LED B → Page 17). 7. Press to save the setting. a The LEDs go out. 8. Close the appliance door. 6. en briefly increased. Consumption values, e.g. water and electricity, may also increase.
en Cleaning and servicing Filter system The filter system removes coarse soiling from the dishwashing cycle. 3 2 4. Press the locking catches together and lift the coarse filter out . 1 1 2 3 2 Micro filter Fine filter 1 Coarse filter Cleaning filters Soiling in the dishwashing water may block the filters. 1. After each wash check the filters for residue. 2. Turn the coarse filter anticlockwise and remove the filter system . ‒ Check that no foreign objects fall into the sump. 2 1 3.
Cleaning and servicing en Cleaning spray arms Limescale and soiling in the dishwashing water may block the nozzles and bearings on the spray arms. Clean the spray arms regularly. 1. Unscrew the upper spray arm and pull down to remove . 1 2 2. Pull up the lower spray arm to re- move. 3. Check the outlet nozzles on the spray arms for blockages under running water and remove any foreign bodies. 4. Insert the lower spray arm. a The spray arm clicks into position. 5.
en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshooting information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. ▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
Troubleshooting Fault Display for water supply lights up Cause en troubleshooting 6. Clean the filter. 7. Re-insert the filter in the supply hose. 8. Screw the water connection back on. 9. Check the water connection for leaks. 10. Restore the power supply. 11. Switch the appliance on. Filters are soiled or blocked. ▶ Clean the filters. → "Cleaning filters", Page 40 Wastewater hose is blocked 1. Reposition the wastewater hose or kinked. without kinks. 2. Remove residues.
en Troubleshooting Fault Display "Check water supply" flashes Cause A technical fault is present. troubleshooting 1. Press . 2. Unplug the appliance or switch off the fuse. 3. Wait at least 2 minutes. 4. Insert the mains plug of the appliance in a socket or switch on the fuse. 5. Switch the appliance on. 6. If the problem occurs again: ‒ Press . ‒ Turn off the water tap. ‒ Pull out the mains plug. ‒ Contact Customer Service → Page 54 and give the error code.
Troubleshooting Fault Tableware is not dry. Cause The combined detergent used has a poor drying performance. en troubleshooting 1. Use rinse aid to improve drying performance. 2. Use a different combined detergent with a better drying performance. Extra Dry not activated to im- ▶ Activate Extra Dry. prove drying performance. Tableware removed too 1. Wait until the programme ends. early or drying process not 2. Only remove tableware 30 minutes yet ended. after the programme has ended.
en Troubleshooting Fault Remnants of food on tableware. Cause Spray arm nozzles are blocked. Filters are soiled. troubleshooting ▶ Clean the Spray arms → Page 41. Filters are inserted incorrectly and/or not engaged. 1. Insert the filters properly. ▶ Clean the filters. → "Cleaning filters", Page 40 → "Filter system", Page 40 2. Engage the filters. Washing programme selected too weak. ▶ Select a more intensive washing programme. ▶ Adjust the sensitivity of the sensors.
Troubleshooting Fault Detergent residue in the appliance Water marks on plastic parts. Cause Washing effect and dissolving performance are reduced after a prolonged storage time or detergent is very lumpy. Due to laws of physics droplet formation on plastic surfaces is unavoidable. After drying water marks are visible. en troubleshooting ▶ Change your detergent → Page 31. ▶ Select a more intensive pro- gramme. ▶ Position tableware at an angle. → "Arrange tableware", Page 34 ▶ Use rinse aid.
en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Stubborn white coatings are Washing programme selecpresent on tableware, inside ted too weak. the appliance or the door. troubleshooting ▶ Select a more intensive washing programme. Tea residue or lipstick marks Washing temperature is too on tableware. low. ▶ Select a programme with a higher Too little detergent is being used or is unsuitable. ▶ Adjust the sensitivity of the sensors. washing temperature.
Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Plastic parts inside the appli- Plastic parts inside the appli- ▶ Discolouration can come about and ance are discoloured. ance may become discolwill not impair functioning of the apoured during the life of the pliance. dishwasher. Plastic parts are discolWashing temperature is too ▶ Select a programme with a higher oured. low. washing temperature. ▶ Only remove large remnants of food Tableware has been precleaned too intensely.
en Troubleshooting Fault Rust spots on cutlery. Cause Cutlery is not sufficiently rust-resistant. Knife blades are often more severely affected. Cutlery may also rust if washed together with rusting items. Salt content in washing water is too high. troubleshooting ▶ Use rust-resistant tableware. ▶ Do not wash rusting items. 1. Remove any spilled special salt from the tub. 2. Screw the cap of the special salt dispenser on tight.
Troubleshooting en Malfunctions Fault Cause Water is left in the appliance Filter system or area under at the end of the prothe filters is blocked. gramme. Programme has not yet ended. troubleshooting 1. Clean the Filters → Page 40. 2. Clean the Wastewater pump → Page 53. ▶ Wait until the programme ends or cancel the programme with reset. ▶ → "Terminate programme", Page 37 Appliance cannot be switched on or operated. Appliance functions have failed. 1. Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse.
en Troubleshooting Mechanical damage Fault Appliance door cannot be closed. Lid on the detergent dispenser cannot be closed. Cause Door lock has been activated. troubleshooting ▶ Close the appliance door with greater force. Door cannot be closed due to installation method. ▶ Check whether the appliance has Detergent dispenser or lid are blocked by sticky detergent residue. ▶ Remove detergent residue. been installed properly.
Transportation, storage and disposal en Clean wastewater pump 2 Large remnants of food or foreign bodies can block the wastewater pump. As soon as the washing water no longer drains properly, the wastewater pump must be cleaned. WARNING Risk of injury! Sharp and pointed objects or fragments of glass may block the waste water pump and cause injury. ▶ Remove any foreign bodies carefully. 1 a The pump cover clicks into position. 9. Install the filter system. 10. Insert the top and bottom basket. 1.
en Customer Service Transporting the appliance 1. Unplug the appliance from the To avoid damage to the appliance, empty it before transporting. Note: Always transport the dishwasher upright to prevent residual water getting into the machine's controls and damaging the appliance. 1. Remove tableware from the appliance. 2. Secure loose parts. 3. Turn on the water tap. 4. Switch on appliance. → Page 35 5. Select the programme with the highest temperature. → "Programmes", Page 19 6. Start the programme.
Technical specifications en or accessory parts that were not genuine parts and then resulted in a defect. Function-relevant genuine spare parts according to the corresponding Ecodesign Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at least 10 years from the date on which your appliance was placed on the market within the European Economic Area. Note: Under the terms of the manufacturer's warranty the use of Customer Service is free of charge.
en Technical specifications Power rating Fuse Power consumption Water pressure Inlet rate Water temperature Capacity 2000 - 2400 W 10 - 16 A Off mode/standby mode: 0.10 W Left-on mode: 0.10 W Networked standby: W Time in left-on mode: 0 min Time after which appliance is switched to networked standby mode: - min Complies with the latest regulations (EU) for energy labels and ecodesign at the time of placing on the market. Additional functions and settings may increase power consumption and times. ¡ Min.
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