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en Table of contents Safety ............................................... 4 General information.......................... 4 Intended use..................................... 4 Restriction on user group................. 4 Safe installation ................................ 4 Safe use ........................................... 6 Damaged appliance ......................... 7 Risk to children ................................ 8 Preventing material damage ........ 10 Safe installation .........................
en Terminate programme.................... 32 Switching off appliance .................. 32 Basic settings................................ 33 Overview of basic settings ............. 33 Changing basic settings................. 34 Cleaning and servicing ................. 34 Cleaning the tub ............................. 34 Cleaning products .......................... 34 Tips on appliance care................... 34 ............................ 34 Machine Care Filter system ...................................
en Safety Safety Observe the following safety instructions. General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡ For cleaning household tableware. ¡ In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment. ¡ Up to an altitude of max. 4000 m above sea level.
Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! ¡ Incorrect installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Always use the supplied power cable for the new appliance. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating current only via a properly installed socket with earthing. ▶ The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical installation must be properly installed.
en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Hinges move when opening and closing the appliance door and can cause injury. ▶ If built-under or integrable appliances are not in a cavity so that one side is accessible, the hinge area must be covered at the side. Covers are available from Customer Service or specialist outlets. WARNING ‒ Risk of tipping! Improper installation may cause the appliance to tip up.
Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! ¡ Leaving the appliance door open may result in injury. ▶ Only open the appliance door to load or unload tableware in order to prevent accidents, e.g. through tripping. ▶ Do not sit or stand on the appliance door when open. ¡ Knives and utensils with sharp points can cause injuries. ▶ Arrange knives and utensils with sharp points in the cutlery basket with the points downwards, on the knife shelf or in the cutlery drawer.
en Safety ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains. ▶ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately unplug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box and turn off the water tap. ▶ "Call customer services." → Page 51 ¡ Incorrect 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.
Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of crushing! With higher-level appliances, children can become crushed between the appliance door and cabinet doors underneath. ▶ Keep an eye on children when opening and closing the appliance door. WARNING ‒ Risk of chemical burns! Rinse aid and detergent may cause chemical burns to the mouth, throat and eyes. ▶ Keep children away from detergent and rinse aid products. ▶ Keep children away from the appliance when open.
en Preventing material damage Preventing material damage P re v in tg P re v in tg m a e trild m a g e m a e trild m a g e Safe installation ATTENTION! ¡ Improper installation of the appliance may cause damage. ▶ If the dishwasher is installed above or below other domestic appliances, follow the information on installation in combination with a dishwasher in the installation instructions for the individual appliances.
Environmental protection and saving energy ▶ 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. Environmental protection and saving energy E n v iro m e a n tlp ro c id s v g y E n v iro m e a n tlp ro c id s v g y Disposing of packaging The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled.
en Installation and connection ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ Operating instructions Installation Instructions Further information documents Installation material Steam guard plate Salt filling aid funnel Mains cable Quick reference guide 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 ¡ Please follow the "Safety instructions" → Page 4. ¡ 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 F a m ila rs n g y o u e fw ih ty o u ra p ln c e F a m ila rs n g y o u e fw ih ty o u ra p ln c e Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. 8 7 9 6 10 5 4 11 3 12 2 1 1 1 14 Rating plate Depending on the appliance specifications Rating plate with "E number and FD number" → Page 52. The data you need for "Customer Service" → Page 51.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 2 Detergent dispenser 3 4 Bottom basket 5 Lower spray arm 6 Tablet collecting tray Dispenser for special salt 7 8 9 10 Top basket 11 12 Filter system 1 Cutlery drawer 1 "Detergent" → Page 26 is added to the detergent dispenser. "Bottom basket" → Page 20 Add the special salt to the dispenser for special salt. → "Water softening system", Page 22 The lower spray arm washes the tableware in the bottom basket.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 7 10 8 9 1 ON/OFF button 2 3 Programme buttons 4 5 6 7 Rinse aid refill indicator The display shows information about the remaining running time or the basic settings. You can change the basic settings via the display and the setting buttons.
Programmes en Programmes P ro g a m m e s 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. The running time depends on the water temperature, the quantity of tableware, the level of soiling and the additional function selected.
en Programmes Programme: Speed 65° Speed 45° Machine Care Use Programme sequence Tableware: ¡ Cleaning mixed tableware and cutlery. Level of soiling: ¡ Removing common household food remnants lightly dried-on. Tableware: ¡ Cleaning delicate tableware, cutlery, temperature-sensitive plastics and glasses. Level of soiling: ¡ Removing lightly adhering fresh food remnants. Only when using unloaded appliance.
Additional functions en a flashes. a The programme and the additional function are saved. Tip: To reset the programme, reset your appliance back to the factory settings. → "Overview of basic settings", Page 33 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 upper basket.
en Features You can adjust the height of the top basket to make room for larger items of tableware. Adjusting top basket with side levers To wash large items of tableware in the baskets, adjust the shelf position of the top basket. 1. Pull out the top basket. 2. To prevent the basket from suddenly dropping down, hold the side of the basket by the top edge. 3. Press in the levers on the right and left on the outside of the basket. Bottom basket Arrange pans and plates in the bottom basket.
Features Arrange cutlery with the points and sharp edges downwards. Etagere Use the cutlery shelf and space underneath for small cups and glasses or for large items of cutlery, e.g. cooking spoons or serving cutlery. en Folding down prongs1 If you do not need the prongs, fold them down. and fold 1. Push the lever forwards down the prongs . 1 2 2. To use the prongs again, fold them If you do not need the cutlery shelf, you can fold it up. back up. a The prongs audibly click into position.
en Before using for the first time Basket heights Set the baskets at the right height. Appliance height 81.5 cm with cutlery drawer Setting 1 max. ø 2 max. ø 3 max. ø Top basket 16 cm 18.5 cm 21 cm Before using for the first time B e o rfu s in g h t ifrs tm e Bottom basket 31 cm 27.5 cm 25 cm 7. Start the Programme with the highest cleaning temperature without tableware.
Water softening system Water hardness °E 0-8 9 - 10 11 - 12 13 - 15 16 - 20 21 - 26 27 - 38 39 - 62 Hardness range Soft Soft Medium Medium Medium Hard Hard Hard Note: Set the water hardness determined on your appliance. → "Setting the water softening system", Page 23 With a water hardness of 0 - 8 °E you can dispense with special salt for dishwashers and switch off the water softening system.
en Water softening system 3. Note: Only use special salt for dishwashers. Do not use salt tablets. Do not use table salt. Add the special salt to the dispenser. a Funnel 1 Fill the dispenser right up with special salt. The water in the dispenser is displaced and forced out. 4. Place the lid back on the dispenser and turn to close. Switching off the water softening system If you find the special salt refill indicator irritating, e.g.
Rinse aid system en Additional water consumption in litres Additional power consumption in kWh 5 0.05 The consumption values specified are laboratory measurements determined in accordance with the currently applicable standard and using the Eco 50° programme and the factory value of the water hardness is set to 16 - 20°E. Rinse aid system R in s e a d y tm R in s e a d y tm Rinse aid For optimum drying results, use rinse aid. Only use rinse aid for domestic dishwashers.
en Detergent 5. To save the settings, press for 3 seconds. Switching the rinse aid system off If you find the rinse aid refill indicator irritating, e.g. when using combined detergents with a rinse aid component, you can switch the rinse aid system off. Tip: The function of rinse aid is limited with combined detergents. You will generally get better results using rinse aid. 1. Press . 2. To open the basic settings, press for 3 seconds. a The display shows Hxx. a The display shows . repeatedly until 3.
Detergent Separate detergents Separate detergents are products that do not contain components other than detergent, e.g. powder detergent or liquid 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 23 and "Rinse aid" → Page 25.
en Tableware ¡ The function of rinse aid is limited with combined detergents. You will generally get better results using rinse aid. ¡ Use tablets with a special drying performance. 3. Close the lid of the detergent dis- penser. Adding detergent 1. To open the detergent dispenser, press the locking latch. 2. Add the detergent to the dry deter- gent dispenser. 50 ml 25 ml 15 ml If you are using tablets, one is enough. Insert the tablets in a horizontal position.
Tableware en Damage to glass and tableware Avoid damage to glass and tableware. Cause The following tableware is not dishwasher-safe: ¡ Items of cutlery and tableware made from wood ¡ Decorated glassware, antique and hand-crafted tableware ¡ Plastic parts not resistant to heat ¡ Tableware made from copper or tin ¡ Tableware soiled with ash, wax, lubricating grease or paint ¡ Very small items of tableware Glass and tableware was not dishwashersafe. The chemical composition of the detergent causes damage.
en Basic operation To save resources, do not prerinse tableware under running water. 2. Observe the following when arranging tableware: – Put heavily soiled tableware in the bottom basket, e.g. pans. The more powerful the spray jet, the better the dishwashing result will be. – To prevent damage to tableware, arrange it so it is stable and cannot tip over. – To prevent injury, arrange cutlery with the points and sharp edges facing down.
Basic operation en Setting a programme Starting the programme To adjust the wash cycle to the soiling level of the tableware, select a suitable programme. ▶ Press the right programme button. → "Programmes", Page 17 a The programme is set and the programme button flashes. a The remaining running time of the programme appears on the display. ▶ Press . a The programme has ended when the display shows "0h:00m".
en Basic operation few minutes and then close it. This will help prevent excess pressure building up in the appliance and stop the appliance door bursting open. 1. Press . a The programme is saved and the appliance switches off. to resume the pro2. Press gramme. Terminate programme To end a programme early or to switch from a programme that has already started, you will need to cancel it first. ▶ Press for approx. 4 seconds. a All displays light up.
Basic settings en Basic settings B a s ic e tn g You can configure the appliance to meet your needs. B a s ic e tn g Overview of basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Water hardness Display text H04 1 Rinse aid dispensing r05 Intensive drying d00 1 d00 - d01 Hot water A00 1 A00 - A01 Factory setting rE YES 1 1 Selection H00 - H07 r00 - r06 Description Set the water softening system to your water hardness.
en Cleaning and servicing Changing basic settings 1. Remove any coarse soiling in the 1. Press . 2. To open the basic settings, press 2. Add detergent to the detergent dis- for 3 seconds. a The display shows Hxx. a The display shows . 3. Press repeatedly until the display shows the required setting. repeatedly until the dis4. Press play shows the right value. You can change several settings. 5. To save the settings, press for 3 seconds. interior with a damp cloth. penser. 3.
Cleaning and servicing en Phase 1 Removal of Grease and limescale 2 Food remnants and deposits Detergent Liquid machine care product or machine descaler in powder form. Machine cleaner To ensure optimum cleaning performance, the programme doses the detergents independently of each another during the relevant cleaning phase. Correct placement of the detergents is necessary here.
en Cleaning and servicing 3. Pull down the micro filter to re- Filter system The filter system removes coarse soiling from the dishwashing cycle. move. 3 2 1 1 2 3 4. Press the locking catches together and lift the coarse filter out . Micro filter Fine filter 2 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 .
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 T ro u b le s h itn g You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshooting information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs. T ro u b le s h itn g WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect 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 E:32-00 will light up alternately or indicator for water supply lights up. Cause en Troubleshooting 4. Unscrew the water connection. 5. Remove the filter from the supply hose 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. E:92-40 will light up alternately. Filters are soiled or blocked. ▶ Clean the filters.
en Troubleshooting Fault E:90-01 will light up alternately. Cause Mains voltage is too low. A different error code apA technical fault is present. pears in the display window. E:01-00 to E:90-10 Troubleshooting This is not a fault on the appliance. 1. Contact an electrician. 2. Have the mains voltage and electrical installation checked by an electrician. 1. Press . 2. Unplug the appliance or switch off the fuse. 3. Wait at least 2 minutes. 4.
Troubleshooting Fault Tableware is not dry. en Cause Troubleshooting Water collects in recesses of ▶ Position tableware at an angle where possible. the tableware or cutlery. The combined detergent used has a poor drying performance. 1. Use rinse aid to improve drying per- formance. 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.
en Troubleshooting Fault Remnants of food on tableware. Cause Tableware is placed too close together or basket is overfilled. Troubleshooting 1. Arrange tableware with sufficient space in between. The spray jets must reach the surfaces of the tableware. 2. Avoid points of contact. Spray arm rotation is blocked. ▶ Arrange tableware so that it does Spray arm nozzles are blocked. Filters are soiled. ▶ Clean the "Spray arms" → Page 37. Filters are inserted incorrectly and/or not engaged. 1.
en Troubleshooting Fault Detergent residue in the appliance Water marks on plastic parts. Cause Tabs are used in the quick or short programme. Dissolving time of the tab is not attained. 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 Fault Cause Stubborn white coatings are Too little detergent is being present on tableware, inside used. the appliance or the door. Washing programme selected too weak. Tea residue or lipstick marks Washing temperature is too on tableware. low. Too little detergent is being used or is unsuitable. Troubleshooting ▶ Increase the amount of detergent used or change "Detergent " → Page 26. ▶ Select a more intensive washing programme.
Troubleshooting Fault Coloured deposits (yellow, orange, brown) that are easy to remove are present inside the appliance (mainly at the bottom). en Cause Troubleshooting The formation of films is due 1. Check the setting of the water to ingredients of food remsoftening system. nants and tap water (limes- 2. Add special salt. cale) "soaplike". → "Adding special salt", Page 23 3. If you are using combined detergents (tabs), activate the water softening system. Follow the information about detergents.
en Troubleshooting Fault Irreversible clouding of glassware. Cause Troubleshooting Glasses are not dishwasher- ▶ Use dishwasher-proof glasses. proof, only suitable for dishGlasses are usually only suitable for washers. use in a dishwasher, i.e. long-term wear or long-term changes must be expected. ▶ Avoid a lengthy steam phase (standing time after wash cycle ends). ▶ Use a programme with a lower tem- perature. → "Programmes", Page 17 ▶ Set the softening system to the wa- ter hardness.
Troubleshooting en Information on display panel Fault Special salt refill indicator lights up. Cause Insufficient special salt. Troubleshooting ▶ Add "Special salt" → Page 23. Refill indicator for special salt does not light up. Refill indicator for rinse aid lights up. Sensor does not detect spe- ▶ Do not use special salt tablets. cial salt tablets. ▶ Setting the water softening system Water softening system is switched off. Insufficient rinse aid. 1. Add "Rinse aid" → Page 25. 2.
en Troubleshooting Fault Appliance does not start. Programme starts automatically. Appliance stops during the programme or cuts out. Cause Troubleshooting 2. Check whether the mains cable is properly inserted in the socket and on the rear of the appliance. Appliance door is not closed ▶ Close the appliance door. properly. ▶ → "Terminate programme", You did not wait until programme ended. Page 32 Appliance door is not closed ▶ Close the appliance door. properly. Power and/or water supply 1.
Troubleshooting Fault Knocking or rattling noise. en Cause Spray arm is striking tableware. Troubleshooting ▶ Arrange tableware so that the spray arms do not strike tableware. With a small load the water jets directly strike against the tub. ▶ Distribute the tableware evenly. ▶ Load the appliance with more table- ware. ▶ Position light items of tableware seLight items of tableware curely. move about during the wash cycle.
en Transportation, storage and disposal Clean wastewater pump 8. Insert the pump cover down Large remnants of food or foreign bodies can block the waste water pump. As soon as the rinsing water no longer drains properly, the waste water 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. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. 2.
Customer Service en Protect appliance from frost Disposing of old appliance If there is a risk of frost where the appliance will be standing, e.g. in a holiday home, empty the appliance completely. ▶ Empty the appliance. → "Transporting the appliance", Page 51 Valuable raw materials can be reused by recycling. Transporting the appliance To avoid damage to the appliance, empty it before transporting.
en Technical specifications 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. Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our aftersales service, your retailer or on our website. If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (ENr.
Technical specifications en You can find more information about your model online at https:// eprel.ec.europa.eu/1. This web address is linked to the official EU EPREL product database. Please then follow the instructions on searching for models. The model identifier is made up of the characters before the slash in the product number (E-Nr.) on the rating plate. Alternatively, you can also find the model identifier in the first line of the EU energy label.
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