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Instructions for use

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en IndexSafety instructions 4. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Getting to know your appliance 6. .

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

Filling in the Salt 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adding rinse aid 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Not suitable for the dishwasher 10. .

Arranging crockery, glasses, etc.

in the dishwasher 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

auto 3in1 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Overview of programmes 17. . . . . . .

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

Additional functions 20. . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance and care 20. . . . . . . . . .

Fault finding 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Customer Service 25. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Information 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Waste disposal 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Safety instructions

Delivery

Immediately check the packaging anddishwasher for any damage which may

have been caused in transit. Do not usea damaged appliance, but consult yoursupplier.

Please dispose of packaging materialproperly:

Installation

Install and connect the applianceaccording to the installation andassembly instructions.

The dishwasher must NOT beconnected to the power supply duringinstallation.

Ensure that the protective conductorsystem of the domestic electricitysupply has been installed correctly.

Electrical connection conditions mustcorrespond with the specifications onthe rating plate of the dishwasher.

If the dishwasher is to be installedin a high-sided unit, ensure that the unitis attached properly and also at therear.

Built-under and built-in appliancesshould always be installed under acontinuous work surface which isattached to the adjacent cupboards, inorder to ensure that the appliance isentirely stable.

After the appliance has been installed,the mains plug should still be easilyaccessible.

Not on all models:The plastic housing on the water inputcontains an electrically operated valve.The connecting wires are inside theinlet hose. Do not cut through this hoseand do not immerse the plastic housingin water.

Warning

For safety reasons, if the appliance is notfitted in a recess, thereby making a sidewall accessible, the door hinge area

should be covered at the side.(Risk of injury)Covers are available as optionalaccessories from customer services orspecialist stores.

In daily use

Warning

Knives and other utensils with sharp pointsmust be placed in the baskets either flat orwith the points downwards.

Use the dishwasher only in thehousehold and only for its designedpurpose, i.e. for washing domesticdishes.

Do not lean or sit on the open door.The appliance could tip.

Please note that free-standing

appliances may tip over if the basketsare overloaded.

The water in the appliance is notdrinking water.

Do not add any solvents to the washingchamber. Danger of explosion!

Open the door carefully when theprogramme is still running. Water couldspray out of the appliance.

To prevent injuries, e.g. caused bystumbling, open the dishwasher onlybriefly in order to load and unload thedishwasher.

Read and observe the safetyinformation and instructions for use onthe packaging for cleaning and rinsingagents.

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Children in the household

Do not let infants play or operate thedishwasher.

Keep cleaning and rinsing agents out ofthe reach of infants. These may causechemical burns in the mouth, throat andeyes or asphyxiation.

Keep infants away from the opendishwasher. It could contain residue ofthe cleaning agent.

If the appliance is installed at eye-level,ensure when opening and closing thedoor that children are not caught orcrushed between the appliance doorand the cupboard door situated below.

Child-proof lock** some models

Comply with the drawings in the backof the envelope.

40 Switch on the child-proof lock

41 Open the door with child-proof lock

switched on42 Switch off the child-proof lock

When the door is open, the child-prooflock offers no protection.

If a fault occurs

Repairs or other work on thedishwasher should only be carried outby a qualified specialist.

The dishwasher must be disconnectedfrom the electricity supply before anyrepairs or other work are started. Pull

the mains plug out of the wall socket orswitch off at the fuse box. Grasp theplug to remove it from the socket; donot tug on the cable. Turn the water offat the tap.

When disposing of oldappliances

Appliances that have reached the endof their service life should be renderedinoperable in order to exclude thepossibility of subsequent accidents. Pullthe mains plug out of the wall socket,cut through the connecting cable anddisable the door lock.

Take the appliance to a designatedwaste disposal centre.

Warning

Children could get locked in the appliance(risk of suffocation) or get stuck in otherpositions.Therefore: Remove the mains plug, cut themains wire and set aside. Damage thedoor lock so that the door can no longerbe closed.

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Water softener

In order to rinse dishes and glassessatisfactorily, the dishwasher requires softwater, 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 ofhardness, it must be softened, i.e.decalcified, so that it can be used in thedishwasher.This is achieved by adding a special saltto the water softener inside thedishwasher.The water softener, that is the requiredamount of salt, is set up according to how

hard the tap water is.Setting up the water softener

Determine the level of hardness of yourtap water. Your local water company orservice agent can help you with this.

Identify setting from the following waterhardness table.

Water hardness table

Close the door

Rotate the programme selector 3

from the 12 oclock position by onenotch to the left.

Switch on main switch 1 and holddown for at least 3 sec.The digital display 8 indicates the

current set hardness value and the saltrefill indicator 6 flashes

(hardness value has been set to 4

at the factory).To change the setting: Rotate theprogramme selector 3 .You can select a set value between0 and 7 according to the hardnessof your water.

Switch off the main switch 1 .The chosen setting has now beenstored.

Approx. 4 litres of water are required forregenerating the water softening system.The overall water consumption per loadcan therefore be increased by between 0and a maximum of 4 litres according to thewater hardness setting.

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Filling in the Salt

Open the screw-type cap of thecompartment 24 .

Warning

Before switching on the appliance forthe first time, pour approx. 1 litre of waterinto the salt dispenser.

Then refill with salt (not cooking salt)until the salt container is full(max. 1.5 kg). When you refill the salt,water is being displaced and drains off.

Refill with salt always just before switchingon the appliance in order to preventcorrosion. As a result, any salt solutionwhich has run over will be immediatelydiluted and flushed out.

Then clean the filling area of saltresidues and screw the compartmentlid back on without tilting the lid.

The LOW SALT indicator 6 on the frontpanel will light up initially but will extinguishagain after a short period when the saltsolution has become sufficientlyconcentrated.

If the set hardness value is , do not add

salt because no salt is used duringoperation; the salt refill indicatoris switched off.

Warning

Do not pour detergent into the containerfor special salt. This would destroy thewater softener.

Salt refill indicatorAs soon as the salt refill indicator 6 is lit

on the control panel, refill with saltimmediately before the next rinse cycle.

Depending on the washing frequency andthe hardness setting, the regeneration saltmay not have to be topped up for severalmonths.

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Not suitable forthe dishwasher

The following should not becleaned in the dishwasher:

Wooden cutlery and utensils these

will leach out and become unsightly;even the utilised stickers are notsuitable for the temperatures whichoccur.

Sensitive ornamental glasses, craftutensil and vases, special antiqueor irretrievable utensils. Theseornaments are not dishwasher-proof.

Plastic parts sensitive to hot water.Copper and tin utensils.

Utensils which are soiled with ash, wax,lubricating grease or ink.

Absorbent materials such as spongesand cloths.

Aluminium and silver parts havea tendency to discolour and fade duringthe wash cycle. Even some types of glass(e.g. crystal glass objects) may turn cloudyafter many wash cycles.

Recommendation:

In future buy utensils which are identifiedas dishwasher-proof.

Damage to glassware and otherdishes

Possible causes:

type of glass or manufacturing process

chemical composition of detergent

water temperature and duration ofdishwasher programme.

Suggested remedy:Use glassware or porcelain dishes thathave been marked dishwasherproofby the manufacturer.

Use a mild detergent that is describedas kind to dishes. If necessary, seekfurther information from detergentmanufacturers.

Select a programme with as low atemperature and as short a duration as

possible.To prevent damage, take glass andcutlery out of the dishwasher as soonas possible after the programme hasended.

Arranging crockery,glasses, etc. in thedishwasher

Loading the dishwasher

Scrape off any large amounts ofleft-over food. It is not necessary torinse the dishes under running water.

Place objects in the dishwasher in sucha way thatD items such as cups, glasses,

pots/pans, etc. are stood upsidedown,

D curved items, or those withrecesses, should be at a slant so

that water can run off,D they are stacked securely and

cannot tip over,D they do not prevent the spray arms

from rotating while washing takesplace.

Very small items should not be washed inthe dishwasher as they could easily fall outof the baskets.

Removing the dishesTo prevent water dripping from the topbasket onto the dishes in the lower basket,we recommend that you empty the lowerbasket first and then the top basket.

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Small accessories holder*

* some models

Light-weight plastic accessories, e.g. cups,lids, etc. can be held securely in the smallaccessories holder.

Adjusting position of basket ** not on all models

The top basket can be inserted on eitherits upper or lower rollers, according torequirement. This enables more height tobe gained for bigger dishes in either thetop or bottom basket.

Select one of the two following proceduresaccording to the design of the top basketfor your appliance model:

Top basket with upperand lower roller pairs

Pull out the top basket.

Remove the top basket and re-attach itto the upper or lower rollers.

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Top basket with side levers(Rackmatic)

Pull out the top basket.

To lower the basket, press in

succession the two levers on the leftand right sides of the basket. Alwaystake hold of the side of the basket onthe upper edge, otherwise the basketwill not drop smoothly (and maydamage the utensils).

To raise the basket, take hold of thebasket on the upper edge and pullupwards.

Before you re-insert the basket, ensurethat it is at the same height on bothsides. Otherwise, the appliance doorcannot be closed and the upper sprayarm will not connect to the water circuit.

Baking sheet spray head *

* some models

You can clean large baking sheets orgrilles with the baking sheet spray head.To do this, remove the top basket andinsert the spray head as illustrated in thediagram.

To ensure that the spray jet can reach allparts, arrange the baking sheets as

illustrated(max. 2 baking sheets and 2 grilles).

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Detergents

Information about detergents

You can use any brand of liquid or powderdetergent, as well as tablets, that havebeen specifically designed for use in

domestic dishwashers. (Do not use normalwashing-up liquid!)

Nowadays there are three types ofdishwasher 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 usedin conjunction with hard water, there is agreater possibility that white marks will beleft behind on crockery and glasses, etc.These can be avoided by pouring anincreased amount of detergent into thedispenser.

Chlorine-free detergents have a reducedbleaching effect. This can mean that teastains are not completely removed orplastic items become discoloured.

This can be resolved by:

D selecting a higher temperatureprogramme, or

D increasing the amount of detergent,or

D using a detergent that containschlorine.

Check the label on the detergentpackaging to determine whether aparticular product is suitable for use withsilverware.

If you have any further questions, werecommend that you contact the customer

advice departments of the variousdetergent manufacturers.

Detergent compartment withmeasuring marks

The side of the detergent compartment ismarked with lines to help you determinehow much powder to add.The capacity of the detergent container is15 ml up to the bottom line and 25 ml up tothe middle line. When the compartment isfull it contains 40 ml.

If the detergent dispenser 30 is still

closed, press the lock 28 to open thedetergent dispenser.

Adding detergent

Fill the dispenser 30 with detergent.Please observe the manufacturersinstructions printed on the detergentpackaging when determining thecorrect dosage.

Important

Due to the different solvency properties ofthe detergent tablets supplied by various

manufacturers, the cleaning efficiency ofthe detergent may not be fully utilised byshort programmes. It is recommended touse washing powder for theseprogrammes.

If using the Intensive programme(some models), also pour approx.1015 ml of detergent ontothe appliance door. If using tablets,also place a tablet on the appliance

door.

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Reduce costs!

If your dishes are only moderately dirty,you may be able to use less detergentthan recommended.

Close the lid on the detergentcompartment.Press down the lid (1) until it clicksshut (2).

If you are using detergent in tablet form,read the manufacturersrecommendations on the packaging inorder todetermine where the tablets should be

placed inside the dishwasher (e.g. incutlery basket, detergent compartment,etc.).Make sure that the lid on the detergentcompartment is closed, even if you areusing tablets.

auto 3in1

The use of so-called combined detergentproducts may make the use of rinse aidand/or salt unnecessary.

There are currently several types of

combined detergent products available.3in1: They contain detergent, rinse aidand salt function.

2in1: They contain detergent and rinseaid or salt function.

>>>Always check the type of detergentor combined product which youare using!

Always follow the operating instructionsor the information on the packaging.

The rinse programme is automaticallyadjusted in order to obtain the bestpossible rinsing and drying result.

Observe the following importantinformation if using combined cleaningproducts:

Regeneration salt is not required up to

a water hardness of 21_ dH (37_ fH,26_ Clarke, 3.7 mmol/l) only. No othersettings on the appliance are required.

Salt is still required if the waterhardness is above 21_ dH (37_ fH,26_Clarke, 3.7 mmol/l). Fill the saltdispenser with salt 24 and select

setting 6 on the water softening system.

If in doubt, please contact the detergentmanufacturer, especially if:

the utensils are very wet at the endof the programme.

limescale forms.

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Note

Optimum rinsing and drying results can beobtained by using standard detergents inconjunction with separate application ofsalt and rinse aid.

Observance of the operating instructionsor information on the packaging of thecombined detergents determines theireffectiveness.

Note

Even if the rinse aid and/or salt refillindicator is lit, the rinse programme runscorrectly when 3in1 products are used.

If the rinse aid refill indicator 7 or salt

refill 6 indicator is defective and youwould like to switch it off, proceed asfollows:

Switching the rinse-aid refillindicator off or on*

* some modelsYou can switch off the rinse-aid refillindicator 7 if you use a detergentwith integrated rinse-aid.

Close the door.

Press and hold down button A .

Press main switch 1 until the digitaldisplay lights up.

Release both buttons.

The digital display 8 indicates

(rinse-aid refill indicator) and the button

A flashes.

By pressing button A you can switch

the rinse-aid indicator off or on .

Switch off the main switch 1 ;

The setting is saved.

Remember to switch on the rinse-aid refill

indicator again if you use a detergentwithout an integrated rinse-aid!

Switching the salt refillindicator / water softeningsystem off and on

Close the door

Rotate the programme selector 3

from the 12 oclock position by onenotch to the left.

Switch on main switch 1 and hold

down for at least 3 sec.

The digital display 8 indicates thecurrent set hardness value and the saltrefill indicator 6 flashes

(hardness value has been set to 4at the factory).

To change the setting: Rotate theprogramme selector 3 .

You can select a set value between0 and 7 according to the hardnessof your water.

Switch off the main switch 1 .The chosen setting has now beenstored.

Note

If you use the detergent and rinse aidseparately or switch from combineddetergents to standard cleaning products,ensure that the rinse aid refill indicator has

been switched on and the water softeningsystem has been set to the correct waterhardness.

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Overview of programmes

The max. possible number of programmes is illustrated in this overview.The corresponding programmes for your appliance can be found on the fascia.

Coffee, cake, milk,sausage, cold drinks,

salads

Soups, souffls,potatoes, pastries,

rice, eggs,fried food

Delicate

Type of Dishese.g. porcelain,

pans,cutlery,glasses, etc.

Type of foodremnants e.g.

Programme-sequence

Dry

Clean

55_

Clean40_

Prerinse

Clean

55_

Clean45_

Soups,potatoes,pastries,

rice, eggs,fried food

Washprogramme

Very littleAmount offood remnants

State of foodremnant

Intensive

70_

Eco

50_

Gentle

40_

Quick

45_

Prerinse

Mixed

Dry

Clean

65_

Clean50_

Prerinse

Dry

Clean70_

Inter-mediate

rinse

Clean70_

Prerinse50_

Prerinse

Rinse off ifthe disheshave been

stackedfor several

days inthe

dishwasher prior towashing.

Inter-

mediaterinse

Inter-mediate

rinse

Inter-mediate

rinse

Inter-mediate

rinse

Inter-mediate

rinse

LittleLarge

MixedNon-sensitive

Lightly AdhesiveVery adhesive

Dry

Clean70_

Inter-mediate

rinse

Clean65_

Prerinse

Inter-

mediaterinse

Normal

65_

Programme selection

The most appropriate programme can beidentified by comparing the type ofcrockery, cutlery, etc., as well as the

amount and condition of food remains,

with the details contained in theprogramme overview.

You will find the appropriate programmeinformation in the introduction.

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Washing dishes

Reduce costs!

If only a small number of dishes havebeen loaded into the dishwasher, selecting

a programme that operates at the nextlowest temperature will usually suffice.

Programme specifications

The programme specifications can befound in the summary of instructions.Programme specifications refer to normalconditions. Greater deviations may occurdue to:

varying amounts of dishes

water supply temperature

water pipe pressure

ambient temperature

mains voltage tolerances

and the tolerances specificto the appliance (e.g. temperature,amount of water, etc.)

The water consumption values referto a set water hardness value of 4.

Aqua sensor *

* on applicable models

The Aqua sensor is an optical measuringdevice which measures the turbidity of therinsing water. A light barrier can detectdissolved food remnants in the water, e.g.egg, fat and oats.

The Aqua sensor is used according to

the programme. When the Aqua sensoris active, clean rinsing water may betransferred into the next rinsing bathand/or the temperature adjusted. If theturbidity is greater, the water is drainedand is replaced with fresh water. In thisway the water consumption is reduced byapprox. 4 litres for utensils which are lessdirty.

Switching on the appliance

Close the door.

Turn on the tap fully.

Rotate programme selector 3 to the

required programme.

Switch on the main switch 1 .The expected programme durationis indicated on the numericaldisplay 8 .

The programme sequence startsautomatically.

Remaining running time display

When the appliance has started, theexpected programme running time is

displayed. The programmed running timeis affected by the water temperature, thenumber of dishes, as well as the degreeof soiling. If these conditions are changed,the running time (depending on theselected programme) can vary greatly.As the effect is not detected until aprogramme is running, the time maybe longer or shorter than expected.

End of programmeThe programme has ended when a figure

appears in the numerical display 8 .

Switching the dishwasher OFF

Several minutes after the programme hasended:

Set the main switch 1 to OFF.

Turn the water tap off.(Does not apply when Aqua-Stop unithas been fitted)

Remove dishes, etc. when they havecooled down.

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Interrupting the programme

Set main switch 1 to OFF.

Indicator lights extinguish. Theprogramme is retained in thedishwasher memory.

If the hot water was switched ON or theappliance has already heated up and thenthe appliance door opened, leave the doorajar for several minutes and then close.Otherwise, the appliance door may flyopen due to expansion.

In order to continue with the storedprogramme, set the main switch to ONagain.

Terminating the programme(Reset)

Only when the main switch is on:Rotate programme selector to theReset position. The digital displayindicates after approx. 3 sec.

The programme sequence lastsapprox. 1 min.

When the programme has run,switch off the main switch 1 .

To restart, rotate the programme selector3 to the required programme. Switch on

the main switch 1 . The programme

sequence starts automatically.

Changing the programme

It is possible to change the programmewithin 2 minutes after you have switchedthe dishwasher on.

Should it be necessary to change theprogramme after this period, theprogramme cycle that has already beenbegun (e.g. washing) will be completedfirst of all.

The new remaining time displayed is thesum of the remaining time from thepreceding programme cycle and theremaining time attributable to the newprogramme that has been selected.

Intensive drying

By activating the Intensive dryingfunction, the final rinse will producea higher temperature in all programmesresulting in an improved drying result(please note that higher temperatures

might have an effect on delicate items).Close the door.

Hold down button B and

switch on main switch 1 .

Release both buttons.The digital display 8 indicates

(on) or (off) and button B flashes.

To change the setting, press

button B .

Switch off the main switch 1 ; thechosen setting has now been stored.

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Additional functions

Pre-Soak *

The Pre-Soak programme option serves toperform a pre-soak cycle before the mainprogramme. This cycle enables cookware,

e.g. pans, bowls, etc. to be pre-soakedand pre-rinsed in the lower rack. If youwish to pre-soak the dishes, thisprogramme option must be selected bypressing the Pre-Soak button before theprogramme starts. The recommendeddetergent amount is approx. 5 g pouredonto the inside of the door.

Time reduction/ time saving *

Pressing the Time reduction/time savingbutton provides a short wash cycle bycurtailing the drying phase and thewashing time. The washing and dryingperformance will be reduced with the Timereduction/time saving programme option.

Half load*If you have only a few items to wash (e.g.glasses, cups, plates), you can switch toHalf load. The half load additional

function saves water, energy and time. It isrecommended to put a little less detergentin the detergent dispenser than for a fullload.

h.

Time delay *

You can delay the start of the programmein 1-hour steps up to 19 hours.

Switch on the appliance.

Press the timer programming buttonuntil the digital display 8 jumps to

.

Keep pressing the timer programmingbutton until the required time isdisplayed.

To delete the timer programming,keep pressing the button until

is displayed.

You can change your programme

selection at any time until theprogramme starts.

*on some models additional functions4 can be set with the buttons.

Maintenance and care

A regular inspection and maintenanceof your machine will help to prevent faults.This saves time and prevents problems.Therefore you should occasionally have

a careful look inside your dishwasher.

Overall conditionof the machine

Check spray arm for grease andlimescale deposits.

If you find such deposits:

Fill the detergent dispenser withdetergent, start the appliance withoututensils in the programme which has

the highest wash temperature.

Clean the appliance with detergents/appliance cleaners which are particularlysuitable for use with dishwashers.

Regularly wipe the door seal witha damp cloth to remove deposits.

Never use a steam cleaner to clean yourdishwasher. The manufacturer is not liablefor any consequential damage.

Regularly wipe the front of the applianceand panel with a damp cloth; water anda little washing-up liquid will suffice.Do not use sponges with a rough surfaceor abrasive detergents, as these couldscratch the surfaces.

Attention!

Never use other chlorinated household

detergents! Health hazard!

Special dishwasher salt

Check the LOW SALT indicator 6 .Top up with salt, if required.

Rinse-aid

As soon as the rinse-aid refill indicatorlights up on the control panel 7 ,refill with rinse aid.

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Filters

The filters 25 prevent large particles of

food in the water from reaching the pump.These particles may occasionally blockthe filters.

When the appliance has finishedwashing, check the filters for particlesof food and, if required, clean.

After undoing the coarse micro-filter, thefilter unit can be removed. Remove anyparticles of food and rinse the filtersunder running water.

Insert the filter unit and tighten thecoarse micro-filter.

Coarse/microfilter

Spray arms

Lime and remnants of food in the washingwater can block the nozzles in the sprayarms 22 and 23 and the arm

mountings .

Inspect the nozzles in the spray armsfor blocked holes due to remnants offood.

If necessary, pull the lower arm 23

upwards and lift it off.

Unscrew the upper spray arm 22 .

Clean both spray arms under runningwater.

Refit the spray arms. Ensure that thelower arm has locked into place and theupper one is screwed tight.

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Pump *

* on applicable modelsLarger remnants of food that have notbeen trapped by the filters and have beenleft in the water can cause a blockage inthe pump. The water is no longer pumped

out of the dishwasher and it can be seencovering the filter.Proceed as follows:

First, always disconnect the appliancefrom the power supply.

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 anyobstructions that you find.

Re-insert the cover and screw down.

Re-insert the filters and screw down.

Torx T20

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Fault finding

Resolving minor problemsyourself

Experience has shown that you canresolve most problems that arise duringnormal daily usage yourself, withouthaving to call out a service engineer. Notonly does this save costs, but it alsomeans that the appliance is available foruse again that much sooner. The followinglist of common occurrences and theirremedies should help you identify thecauses of most problems.

Problems ...

Attention

Remember: Repairs may be carried out bya technician only. If a component has to bereplaced, ensure that only original spareparts are used. Improper repairs or use ofnon-original spare parts may causeconsiderable damage and put the user at

considerable risk.

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... when the applianceis switched on

The appliance does not start.

The mains fuse has tripped.

The appliance plug has not been

inserted.The appliance door has not beenshut properly.

The tap has not been turned on.

The filter on the water supply hoseis blocked.Switch off the appliance and pullout the mains plug. Turn off thetap. Then clean the filter which issituated at the connection of the

supply hose. Finally, restore thepower, turn on the tap and switchon the appliance.

... with the appliance itself

Lower spray arm rotates withdifficulty

Spray arm is blocked by smallitems or food remains.

Lid in detergent compartmentcannot be closed

Detergent compartment has beenoverfilled.

Mechanism is clogged withremnants of detergent.Indicator lamps do not extinguishafter washing has finished.

Indicator lights flash afterthe programme has started.

No programme selected.

Remnants of detergent stuck insidedispenser

Compartment was damp when itwas filled up with detergent.Compartment must be dry beforedetergent is added.

Indicator lamps do not extinguishafter washing has finished

Main switch is still set to ON.

Check water supply display 5

lights up.

Tap turned off.

Water supply interrupted.

Filter in the water supply blocked.

Supply hose kinked.

Refill display does not light up.

Rinse aid refill indicator switchedoff. (see auto 3in1 chapter)

Salt refill indicator switched off.(see auto 3in1 chapter)

Water remains inside applianceafter 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(numerical display will indicate 0).

Perform Reset function.

... during washing

Unusual amount of foam is created

Normal washing up liquid has

been poured into the rinse-aidcontainer.

Remove any spilled rinse aid witha cloth as it could otherwise leadto excessive foaming during thenext washing cycle.

Appliance stops suddenly whilewashing is taking place

Cut in electricity supply to

appliance.Water supply has beeninterrupted.

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Knocking sound can be heardwhile washing is taking place

A spray arm is knocking againstthe dishes inside the appliance.

Rattling sound can be heard while

washing is taking placeCrockery has not been stackedproperly inside the appliance.

Knocking sound coming from inletvalves

This is caused by the way thewater pipes have been laid and ithas no effect upon the way theappliance functions. There is no

remedy for this.

... with the dishes, cutlery, etc.

Remnants of food are stuck to thedishes, cutlery, etc.

Dishwasher was not loadedproperly. Jets of water could notreach all parts of the dishes, etc.

Too many items in the rack.

Items in the rack were touching

each other.

Not enough detergent was addedto dispenser.

Selected wash programme wasnot intensive enough.

Rotation of spray arm wasobstructed by dish, etc.

Nozzles in spray arm are blockedby remnants of food.

Filters are blocked.Filters have been incorrectly fitted.

Waste-water pump is jammed.

Plastic items are discoloured

Not enough detergent was addedto dispenser.

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 toolow.

Although water is quite hard, nosalt has been put in appliance.

Water softener was set too low.

Lid on salt container is notscrewed tight.

If you used a phosphate-free

detergent, try a detergentcontaining phosphates andcompare results.

Dishes, cutlery, etc. have not beendried

Selected programme did notinclude drying function.

Amount of rinse-aid was set toolow.

Items were removed fromdishwasher too soon.

Glasses have a dull appearance

Amount of rinse-aid was set toolow.

Tea stains or traces of lipstick havenot been completely removed

Detergent does not have asufficient bleaching effect.

Washing temperature was set toolow.

Traces of rust on cutlery

Cutlery is not sufficiently rustproof.

Salt content in washing water istoo high.

Lid on salt container is notscrewed tight.

Too much salt was spilt while

filling container.Glasses become clouded anddiscoloured; coating cannot bewiped off

Unsuitable detergent was used.

Glasses are not dishwasher-proof.

Smears left behind on glasses andcutlery; glasses have acquired ametallic appearance

Amount of rinse-aid set too high.

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Installation

The dishwasher must be connected bya qualified technician to ensure correctoperation. The specifications for supply,drainage and connected load must fulfil

the required criteria as stated in thefollowing paragraphs or in the installationinstructions.

Install the appliance in the followingsequence:

Check the delivery Install the appliance Connect the waste water Connect the fresh water

Connect the power supplyDelivery

Your dishwasher was checked at thefactory to ensure that it was in perfectworking order. This may have left somesmall water stains in the dishwasher.These will disappear after the first rinsecycle.

Installation

The required installation dimensions canbe found in the installation instructions.Using the height-adjustable feet, adjust theappliance until it is level. Ensure that theappliance is standing firmly.

Waste water connection

See the installation instructions for therequired connection steps. If required,attach a siphon with drainage spigot.Using the enclosed parts, connect thewaste water hose to the drainage spigotof the siphon.Ensure that the drainage hose is notkinked, crushed or twisted (ensure thatthere is no sealing cover which preventsthe waster water from flowing away!).

Fresh water connection

Using the enclosed parts, connect thefresh water connection to the tapaccording to the installation instructions.Ensure that the fresh water connection isnot kinked, crushed or twisted.

When replacing the appliance, alwaysconnect a new water supply hose to thewater supply. The old supply hose mustnot be re-used.

Water pressure:

Minimum 0,05 MPa (0,5 bar) maximum1 MPa (10 bar).If the water pressure is higher, install apressure 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 temperatureshould not exceed 60 C.

Electrical connection

Connect the appliance only to 230 V

alternating current via a correctly installedsocket with protective conductor.See rating plate for required fusing 31 .

The socket must be attached near thedishwasher and be freely accessible.The connection may be modified by anelectrician only.

Use only a residual-current-operated

circuit-breaker which features thesymbol. Only this circuit breaker

guarantees compliance with the currentlyvalid regulations.

Removing the applianceIt is essential, when removing theappliance, to observe the followingsequence: First, disconnect the appliancefrom the power supply.Pull out the mains plug.Turn off the water supply.

Disconnect the waste water and freshwater connections.Loosen the fasteningscrews under the worktop. If fitted, removethe base panel.Pull out the appliance,carefully pulling the hose behind.

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Transporting the dishwasherDrain water from the dishwasher. Secureall loose parts. The appliance should onlybe transported in an upright position.

If the appliance is not kept uprightduring transport, any water left inside

may seep into the control module andcause subsequent errors withprogramme functions.

Drain the appliance according to thefollowing steps:

Turn on the tap.

Close the door.

Select ECO programme.

Switch on the main switch. Theprogramme duration is indicated

in minutes on the numericaldisplay.

Wait until approx. 4 minutes haveelapsed.

Rotate programme selector to theReset position.

The digital display switches to .

After another minute switch offthe appliance.

Turn off the tap.Protection from freezingtemperaturesIf the appliance is installed in a locationwhere there is a risk of freezingtemperatures (e.g. in a holiday home), allwater must be completely drained out ofthe interior (see Transporting thedishwasher).

Turn OFF the tap, disconnect the supplyhose and allow to drain.

Waste disposal

DisposalOld appliances are not worthless rubbish.Valuable raw materials can be reclaimedby recycling old appliances.

Pull out the mains plug of the redundantappliance. Cut off the power cord anddiscard with mains plug.To prevent children from lockingthemselves in the appliance andsuffocating, destroy the door lockand childproof lock (if fitted).

You received your new appliance ina protective shipping carton. All packaging

materials are environmentally friendly andrecyclable.Please contribute to a better environmentby disposing of packaging materials in anenvironmentally-friendly manner. All plasticparts of the appliance are identified byinternationally standardised symbols(e.g. >PS< polystyrene).When the appliance is being disposed of,the plastic waste can be sorted forenvironmentally-friendly recycling.

Please ask your dealer or inquire at yourlocal authority about current means ofdisposal.

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Disposal of the packaging

Please dispose of the packagingmaterial in an environmentallyfriendly manner.Keep children away from shippingcarton and packaging components.

Danger of suffocation from foldingcartons and plastic film.D Corrugated cardboard consists

mainly of wastepaper.D The moulded polystyrene parts do

not contain anychlorofluorohydrocarbons.

D The polyethylene film (PE) consistspartly of secondary raw materials.

D

The wooden frames (if fitted) aremade of untreated residual wood.D The hoops (if fitted) consist

of polypropylene (PP).

Disposal of redundantappliances

Make redundant appliances unusableto prevent subsequent accidents.

Dispose of the appliance in an

environmentally friendly manner.

Warning

Children could become locked in theappliance (risk of suffocation) or findthemselves in other dangerous situations.Therefore: Pull out the mains plug, severand dispose of the power cord.Destroy the door lock so that the doorcan no longer be closed.

This appliance is labelled in accordancewith European Directive 2002/96/EGconcerning used electrical and electronicappliances (waste electrical and electronicequipment WEEE). The guideline

determines the framework for the returnand recycling of used appliances asapplicable throughout the EU.

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AQUASTOP Warranty.(ot applicabl to appliacswithout AquaStop)

I additio to warraty claims agaist th sllr basd o th sals agrmt ad i additio

to our appliacwarraty w shall rplac th appliac udr th followig coditios:

1. If damage is caused by water due to a malfunction of our AquaStop 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 AquaStopextension (original accessory)." Our warranty does not cover defective supply lines or

fittings up to the AquaStop connection on the tap.

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

operation or to secure it afterwards by turning off the tap. You should only turn off the tapif you are absent from home for a prolonged period, e.g. on holiday for several weeks.

SiemensElectrogerte GmbHCarlWeryStrae 3481739 Mnchen

To contact us directly, use the tel. no or fax no. in theenclosed customer service list.