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en-us Table of contents en-us Oper a t i n g i n s t r u c t i o ns ( ( Safety Definitions 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 Risk of fire, electrical shock, or serious injury GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Safe Operation Proper Care and Maintenance ƒ * 7 8 8 9 Causes of Damage 10 Getting Started 11 Appliance overview Operating panel Dishwasher interior components Display indicators Info button Time setting Switching on the appliance for the first time Settings 11 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 Home Connect™
en-us 2 Care and Maintenance Cleaning the dishwasher Special salt and rinse aid Filters Spray arms Drain pump Preparing your unit for vacation Winterizing your unit 3 Troubleshooting Error message Fault table 4 ‡ 36 36 36 38 38 39 39 40 40 40 Customer Service 47 Statement of Limited Product Warranty 47 What this Warranty Covers & Who it Applies to: How Long the Warranty Lasts Repair/Replace as Your Exclusive Remedy Out of Warranty Product Warranty Exclusions How to Obtain Warranty Service 5 36
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en-us ( Safety Definitions Safety Definitions SafetyDfintos WARNING This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as a result of non-observance of this warning. CAUTION! This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may occur as a result of non-observance of this warning. NOTICE: This indicates that damage to the appliance or property may occur as a result of non-compliance with this advisory. Note: This alerts you to important information and/or tips.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ( IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This dishwasher is provided with Installation Instructions and this Use and Care Manual. Read and understand all instructions before using the dishwasher. This dishwasher is intended for use up to a maximum altitude of 13,000 ft (4,000 meters) above sea level.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Safe Operation This appliance must be grounded to a metal, permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the dishwasher. See the Installation Instructions included with this dishwasher for more information on electrical requirements.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Risk of injury! To avoid risk of injury, always use caution when opening the door during or following a wash cycle as hot water or steam may escape. Do not fully open the door until water noises have stopped and steam has subsided. Remove the dishwasher door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher for service or discarding.
en-us Causes of Damage Causes of Damage ƒ N OTICE: ʑNever use steam cleaning products to clean your dishwasher. The manufacturer will not be liable for the possible damages or consequences. CauseofDamge ʑ To avoid possible dishwasher damage, do not use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads (metal or plastic), or abrasive cloths/paper towels to clean your dishwashers exterior door panel. Your dishwasher's exterior door panel can be damaged by doing so.
Getting Started en-us Getting Started * A ppliance overview GetingStared VHF K PLQ 67$57 UHVHW VHF W VHF UHVHW VHF The dotted lines show optional features which may or may not be included with your dishwasher.
en-us Getting Started The numbers stated below refer to the overview images on the previous page of this manual.
Getting Started Switching on the appliance for the first time When you first turn on the dishwasher, you are taken directly to the settings for switching on the appliance for the first time. The following text is indicated on the display window at the top @: Scroll with < > Set with + Leave with W 3 sec. en-us The required settings for switching on the appliance for the first time are listed in the table below. Change the setting as follows: 1.
en-us Getting Started Setting Factory setting Auto Power Off Off EmotionLight Front display* Remaining time proj. * On On On Infolight * Start Program Tone volume Button volume WLAN Network login On Auto 130-150 °F Level 2 Level 2 on/off Manual or Autom./ WPS Connect to App Start with + Greeting On Factory setting Reset * depending on the features of your dishwasher Notes ʑ ʑ -------- 14 The “Network login” menu option is only available if WLAN has been switched on.
Getting Started Home Connect™ System This dishwasher is Wi-Fi capable and can be remotely controlled via a mobile device. If your dishwasher does not connect to the home network, you can also operate the dishwasher manually by pressing the buttons. Refer to appliance overview for the location of the buttons. a "Appliance overview" on page 11 en-us WLAN | In the WLAN menu you can activate the wireless network connection with “on” and deactivate it with “off”.
en-us Water softening system / special salt Remote start button Once the dishwasher is connected to the home network, press the remote start button h to control the dishwasher from your device. If the dishwasher has still not logged into Home Connect, access the Home Connect settings by pressing the remote start button h. Follow the directions in the supplied Home Connect leaflet. Note: Your dishwasher is protected against unintentional operation.
Water softening system / special salt en-us Adjusting the water softening system Using special salt The amount of salt dispensed can be set from 0 to 62°E. Salt is not required at the set value 0-8. As soon as the low salt indicator P lights up on the digital display, salt should be topped off. Refilling the salt dispenser should be done before switching on the appliance. This ensures that extra salt water is washed out and will not corrode the rinsing tank. Set the softening system as follows: 1.
en-us Rinse Aid Using detergents with salt component I f combined detergents with a salt component are used, special salt can usually be omitted up to a water hardness of 21° dH (37° fH, 26° Clarke, 3.7 mmol/l). If the water hardness is over 21° dH, salt must be used.
Rinse Aid 3. Close the lid. Lid must be fully closed until it clicks in order to seal. 4. Wipe up any excess rinse aid that may have puddled when the dispenser reservoir is full. This prevents excessive frothing during the next wash cycle. The indicator light will go out a few moments after the dishwasher door is shut. Tip: For easier pouring, remove lid from the rinse aid bottle. NOTICE: Do not fill the rinse aid dispenser 9" with detergent. Doing so will damage the dishwasher.
en-us Rinse Aid Loading the Dishwasher Glass and silverware damage Causes: Dishware material Note: Before using your dishwasher for the first time, check the information in this section. Some items are not dishwasher-safe and should be hand washed; others require special loading. Recommended Aluminum Precaution Colored anodized aluminum may fade over time. Minerals in your water may cause the aluminum to darken or spot. This can usually be removed with a soap-filled steel wool pad.
Rinse Aid Loading the racks Loading patterns For best dishwashing results, observe the following when loading the dishwasher: For daily, regular or typical use ʑ Do not pre-wash items with loosely attached food soil. ʑ Remove all food particles, bones, toothpicks and excessive grease. ʑ Pre-treat items having burned-on, baked-on or starchy soils. ʑ Load dishes in the dishwasher racks so the insides of bowls, pots and pans are facing the spray arms.
en-us Rinse Aid Loading patterns for upper rack Alternate loading pattern with stemware 12 place setting suggested loading pattern, with cutlery drawer Use supports to load stemware glasses in the upper rack.
Rinse Aid en-us Unloading the dishwasher RackMatic ® System CAUTION! The height of the upper rack 12 can be adjusted in 3 steps to create more space for larger items in the lower rack. Dishes can be very hot immediately after cycle ends. Open the door slightly and allow dishes to cool for a few minutes before unloading. 1. Pull the upper rack out of the dishwasher until it stops. 2. To lower the rack, push the RackMatic® lever inward.
en-us Rinse Aid Removing/Installing third rack Installing third rack 1* 1. Pull out third rack rails all the way (1). 2. Insert third rack at an angle. Make sure that the stopper hooks of both rails slide in between the holding hooks and the lower rollers of the third rack (2). 3. Slide third rack in and lift the upper rollers over the front stopper hooks of both rails (3). 4. Push in third rack (4). Removing third rack 1* 1. Pull out third rack all the way (1). 2.
Rinse Aid Removing/Installing upper rack with Rackmatic ® en-us Installing upper rack 12 1. Pull out upper rack rails all the way (1). 2. Insert upper rack at an angle. Make sure that the stopper hooks of both rails slide in between the upper and lower rollers on the rear side of the rack (2). 3. Slide upper rack in and lift the upper rollers over the front stopper hooks of both rails (3). 4. Push in upper rack (4). Removing upper rack 12 1. Pull out upper rack all the way (1). 2.
en-us Rinse Aid Rack features Third rack Flip tines Depending on the features of your dishwasher, the tines can be folded down. This facilitates arrangement of pots, bowls and glasses. The third rack horizontally positions knives, spatulas and other oversized tools for improved cleaning and easier loading and unloading. Arrange cutlery in third rack as illustrated. Fold down the flip tines as follows: 1. Pull flip tine gently forward and release it from the notch (1). 2.
Rinse Aid en-us Stemware support Extra tall item sprinkler The lower rack accommodates two rows of stemware by placing glasses on angled flip tines and resting the stems against the wine stem bar and cup shelves. If an item is too tall to be placed in the lower rack 1j even with the upper rack 12 in the raised position, remove the empty upper rack 12 by pulling it out of the dishwasher until it stops. Pull the front of the rack upward and outward until the rack will not slide out anymore.
en-us . Detergent Detergent U se only detergent specifically designed for dishwashers. For best results, use fresh powdered dishwashing detergent or detergent tabs. Detrgn NOTICE: To avoid damage to dishwasher or dishware: ʑ Do not use hand dishwashing products in your dishwasher. ʑ Do not use too much detergent if your water is soft. Using too much detergent with soft water may cause etching in glassware and fine china.
Detergent Combination detergent Apart from conventional single function detergents, a number of products are offered with additional functions. These products contain not only the detergent but also rinse aid and salt replacement substances (3in1) and, depending on the combination (4in1, 5in1, ...), additional components such as glass protection or stainless steel cleaner. Combination detergents function only up to a specific degree of hardness (usually 21°dH).
en-us / Dishwasher Cycles Dishwasher Cycles N ote: In order to save energy, it is recommended to set the Auto Power Off feature to “After one minute”. DishwaerCycles Wash cycle AUTO 150 - 160° F AUTO Wash 130 - 150° F Regular (see note at bottom of table) Quick Wash Glass Care Rinse Recommended use This cycle cleans items having baked-on or hard dried-on food soils. These items may require soaking or hand scouring. This cycle is appropriate for mixed loads.
Dishwasher Cycle Options Dishwasher Cycle Options 0 en-us Extra Dry ½ A n increased temperature during the final rinse and an extended drying phase ensure that even plastic parts dry better. There is a slight increase in the energy consumption. Ext r a Dr y I ntensive Zone Ï DishwaerCycleOptions P erfect for a mixed load. You can wash very soiled pots and pans in the lower rack together with normally soiled utensils in the upper rack.
en-us 1 Operating the Dishwasher Operating the Dishwasher N ote: With hidden controls, the door must be opened before changing settings and closed after changing settings. OpertaingheDiswaher WARNING Risk of injury! To avoid risk of injury, always use caution when opening the door during or following a wash cycle as hot water or steam may escape. Do not fully open the door until water noises have stopped and steam has subsided.
Operating the Dishwasher en-us AquaSensor Extra Dry The AquaSensor is an optical measuring device which measures the cleanliness of the rinse water. The final rinse uses a higher temperature which improves the drying result. The cycle time may increase slightly. (Caution if utensils are delicate!) You can switch the Extra Dry function on or off. There is a slight increase in energy consumption. The AquaSensor is used according to the wash cycle.
en-us Operating the Dishwasher Greeting Delay start time When you switch on the dishwasher, the brand logo appears. You can switch off the brand logo. Factory setting You can delay the start of the wash cycle by up to 24 hours. Depending on the setting of the time display, the end of cycle is indicated with “Finish in” (for example 3h 25m) or “Finish at” (for example 15:20 hours). You can reset all settings to the factory setting. 1. Open the door. 2. Switch on On/Off switch (.
Operating the Dishwasher EmotionLight The EmotionLight 1" is on when the door is open irrespective of whether the On/Off switch ( is switched on or off. When the door is closed, the EmotionLight is off. You can switch the EmotionLight on or off. Note: Note that when the door is open the EmotionLight is automatically switched off after 1 hour.
en-us 2 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance A regular inspection and maintenance of your machine will help to prevent faults. This saves time and prevents future problems. CarendMaitenc Cleaning the dishwasher ʑ Health hazard due to detergents containing chlorine! Always use chlorine-free detergents. ʑ Regularly wipe the front of the appliance with a damp cloth - water and a small amount of liquid soap is adequate.
Care and Maintenance en-us 3. Remove the microfilter from the fine filter for easier Cleaning intervals The filter system 1Z is designed to minimize maintenance while providing premium cleaning performance and minimum energy consumption. cleaning. Depending on use habits and water hardness, the filter system will require some maintenance to sustain premium cleaning performance.
en-us Care and Maintenance Spray arms Drain pump Limescale and contaminants in the rinsing water may block nozzles and bearings on the spray arms 1: and 1J. Large food remnants in the rinsing water not retained by the filters may block the waste water pump. In this case: 1. Check outlet nozzles on the spray arms WARNING for blockages. 2. Unscrew the upper spray arm 1: (1) and remove Use caution when removing parts for cleaning as some debris may be sharp. downwards (2). 3.
Care and Maintenance 7. Place pump cover in the original position (2) and press down until it engages (3). en-us Preparing your unit for vacation NOTICE: Before leaving for vacation during warmer weather, besides turning off the main valve, also turn off water supply at the nearest point to the dishwasher. Do not leave soiled dishware in unit and leave door slightly open. During colder weather, please follow the instructions for winterizing your unit below.
en-us 3 Troubleshooting Error message Troubleshooting D ishwashers may occasionally exhibit problems that are unrelated to a malfunction of the dishwasher itself. The following information may help you with a dishwasher problem without involving a repair professional. Troubleshting Note: If the appliance stops during dishwashing or does not start for any obvious reason, first run the cancel wash cycle function (Reset).
Troubleshooting Fault Error code §: is lit. Error code §:Å is lit. Cause Drain pump blocked or cover on the drain pump is not locked in position. Mains voltage too low. A different error code is indicated on the digital display. (§:¯³ to §:´¯) A technical fault has probably occurred. Home network is not loading. Wi-Fi is not active on the router. Wi-Fi display flashes Connection to the home network is not available.
en-us Troubleshooting Fault Silverware not dry. Cause Silverware not arranged properly in the silverware basket. Silverware not arranged properly in the third rack. Appliance interior wet after rinse No appliance fault. cycle. Food soils on the dishes. Dishes placed too closely together, racks overfilled. Spray arm rotation obstructed. Spray arm nozzles are blocked. Filters 1Z dirty. Filters 1Z inserted incorrectly and/ or not engaged. Rinse wash cycle too weak.
Troubleshooting Fault Detergent residue. Water stains on plastic parts. Washable or water-soluble coatings in the container or on the door. White, stubborn coatings; limescale on the dishes, container or door. Cause Detergent dispenser cover 9* blocked by dishes and therefore does not open fully. Detergent dispenser cover 9* blocked by the detergent tab. Detergent tab used in the quick or short wash cycle. Dissolving time of the detergent is not reached in the selected short wash cycle.
en-us Troubleshooting Fault Tea or lipstick residue on the dishes. Colored (blue, yellow, brown), difficult to remove to nonremovable coatings in the appliance or on stainless steel dishes. Colored (yellow, orange, brown), easily removable deposits inside the appliance (mainly in the floor area) Discoloration of the plastic parts inside the appliance. Plastic parts discolored. Cause Too low rinsing temperature. Too little or unsuitable detergent.
Troubleshooting Fault Rust spots on the silverware. Appliance cannot be switched on or operated. Appliance does not start. Cause Silverware not adequately rustresistant. Knife blades are frequently more severely affected. Silverware will also rust if rusting parts are rinsed at the same time (pan handles, damaged utensil baskets, etc.). Salt content in the rinsing water too high, as salt dispenser lock not fastened firmly or salt was spilled while being refilled. Malfunction.
en-us Troubleshooting Fault Filling valves making striking noises. Knocking or rattling noise. Unusual foam formation. -------- 46 Cause Depends on domestic installation, as appliance is not defective. No effect on appliance function. Spray arm strikes the dishes, dishes not positioned correctly. If there is a low load, the water jets strike the washing tank directly. Light dishes move during the wash cycle. Handwash liquid in the rinse aid dispenser. Rinse aid spilled.
Customer Service 4 Customer Service Y our dishwasher requires no special care other than that described in the Care and Maintenance section of this manual. If you are having a problem with your dishwasher, before calling for service please refer to the Troubleshooting Guide section of the manual. If service is necessary, contact your dealer or installer or an authorized service center. Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Any work performed by unauthorized personnel may void the warranty.
en-us Statement of Limited Product Warranty Repair/Replace as Your Exclusive Remedy During this warranty period, Gaggenau or one of its authorized service providers will repair your Product without charge to you (subject to certain limitations stated herein) if your Product proves to have been manufactured with a defect in materials or workmanship.
Installation and connection In no event shall Gaggenau have any liability or responsibility whatsoever for damage to surrounding property, including cabinetry, floors, ceilings, and other structures or objects around the Product.
en-us Installation and connection Delivery Installation Your dishwasher has been checked thoroughly in the factory to ensure that it is in working order. This may cause small water stains. These will disappear after the first wash cycle. The required installation dimensions can be found in the installation instructions. Level the appliance with the aid of the height-adjustable feet. Ensure that the appliance is situated securely on the floor.
Installation and connection Water supply connection Hot water connection * 1. Fasten the water supply connection to the tap Hot wat er con ect i on according to the installation instructions using the enclosed parts. Ensure that the water supply connection is not kinked, crushed or twisted. 2. When replacing the appliance, always use a new water supply hose. Water pressure: At least 7.25 PSI (0.5 bar), maximum 145 PSI (10 bar). At a higher water pressure: connect pressure-reducing valve ahead.
en-us Installation and connection Electrical connection ʑ ʑ Connect the appliance to an 120 V, 60 Hz alternating current only, via a correctly installed outlet with protective grounding conductor. See rating plate for required fusing 9:. Empty the dishwasher and secure loose parts. The outlet must be near the appliance and freely accessible after the installation. 2. Open the door.
