Safety instructions Delivery Immediately check the packaging and dishwasher for any damage which may have been caused in transit. Do not use a damaged appliance, but consult your supplier. Please dispose of packaging material properly: The corrugated cardboard consists mainly of waste paper.
Warning Knives and other utensils with sharp points must be placed in the baskets either flat or with the points downwards. Use the dishwasher only in the household and only for its designed purpose, i.e. for washing domestic dishes. Do not lean or sit on the open door.
Detergent compartment Nameplate * not on all models You will need to purchase the following before using the dishwasher for the first time: – special salt for use in dishwashers – detergent – rinse-aid Only use products, which are suitable for dishwashers.
This process of regeneration can only function when the salt is dissolved in water. Unscrew the lid on the salt container Before you use the dishwasher for the first time, pour approx. 1 litre of water into the salt container. Use the enclosed salt filler.
Adding rinse aid Rinse aid is used in the rinsing cycle to ensure clear glasses and stain-free utensils. Open the lid of the rinse-aid dispenser by pressing the button on the rinse-aid lid and lifting up the lid. Pour the rinse-aid into the filler hole until the level indicator turns dark.
Select a programme with as low a temperature and as short a duration as possible. To prevent damage, take glass and cutlery out of the dishwasher as soon as possible after the programme has ended.
Scrape off any large amounts of left-over food. It is not necessary to rinse the dishes under running water. Place objects in the dishwasher in such a way that items such as cups, glasses, pots/pans, etc. are stood upside down,...
Baking sheet spray head * * some models You can clean large baking sheets or grilles with the baking sheet spray head. To do this, remove the top basket and insert the spray head as illustrated in the diagram. To ensure that the spray jet can reach all parts, arrange the baking sheets as illustrated (max.
Adjusting position of basket * * not on all models Ø max. 20/*25cm Ø max. 20/*25cm Ø max. Ø max. 30/*25cm 34/*29cm If required, the height of the top basket can be adjusted in order to create more space for large utensils either in the top or bottom basket.
(Do not use normal washing-up liquid!) Nowadays there are three types of dishwasher detergent available: 1. those containing phosphates and chlorine, 2. those containing phosphates but no chlorine, 3.
Detergent dispenser with dosing aid The graduated detergent dispenser helps you add the correct amount of detergent. The lower and middle lines in the dispenser indicate15 ml and 25 ml of detergent respectively. The dispenser can be filled with 40 ml of detergent when the door is opened horizontally.
Reduce costs! If your dishes are only moderately dirty, you may be able to use less detergent than recommended. If using washing tablets, please refer to the washing tablets box where to place the tablets in the appliance (e.g. in the cutlery basket, detergent dispenser).
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Note Optimum rinsing and drying results can be obtained by using standard detergents in conjunction with separate application of salt and rinse aid. Observance of the operating instructions or information on the packaging of the combined detergents determines their effectiveness. Note Even if the rinse aid and/or salt refill indicator is lit, the rinse programme runs...
Main rinse Rinse-aid Rinse-aid Drying Drying Drying Mixed Rinse off if Coffee, cakes, the dishes milk, sausage, have been cold drinks, stacked for salads several days in the dishwasher very little prior to washing. Quick Pre-rinse Pre-rinse Wash Main rinse Rinse-aid...
* With some models During the rinse programme a light point appears on the floor below the device’s door. Only open the dishwasher door when the light point has disappeared. In the case of built-in dishwashers with flush front the light point will not be visible.
Switching the dishwasher OFF Several minutes after the programme has ended: Open the door when the programme has ended. Set main switch to OFF. Turn the water tap off. (Does not apply when Aqua-Stop unit has been fitted) Remove dishes, etc. when they have cooled down.
1 min. When it has ended, set the main switch to OFF. Close the detergent compartment To restart the dishwasher, set main switch to ON again and select desired programme. Changing the programme It is possible to change the programme within 2 minutes after you have switched the dishwasher on.
You can help prevent faults by checking and maintaining your appliance regularly. This will save time and reduce problems. Therefore you should occasionally examine the inside of your dishwasher. Overall condition of the appliance Check the rinsing compartment for grease and limescale deposits.
Fault finding Resolving minor problems yourself Experience has shown that you can resolve most problems that arise during normal daily usage yourself, without having to call out a service engineer. Not only does this save costs, but it also means that the appliance is available for use again that much sooner.
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... with the dishes, cutlery, etc. Remnants of food are stuck to the dishes, cutlery, etc. Dishwasher was not loaded properly. Jets of water could not reach all parts of the dishes, etc. Too many items in the rack.
Glasses become clouded and discoloured; coating cannot be wiped off Unsuitable detergent was used. Glasses are not dishwasher-proof. Smears left behind on glasses and cutlery; glasses have acquired a metallic appearance Amount of rinse-aid set too high. Customer Service...
3 mm in order to satisfy the relevant safety regulations. Installation The dishwasher must be connected by a qualified technician to ensure correct operation. The specifications for supply, drainage and connected load must fulfil...
If fitted, remove the base panel. Pull out the appliance, carefully pulling the hose behind. Transporting the dishwasher Drain water from the dishwasher. Secure all loose parts. The appliance should only be transported in an upright position. If the appliance is not kept upright...
Waste disposal Disposal Old appliances are not worthless rubbish. Valuable raw materials can be reclaimed by recycling old appliances. Pull out the mains plug of the redundant appliance. Cut off the power cord and discard with mains plug. To prevent children from locking themselves in the appliance and suffocating, destroy the door lock and childproof lock (if fitted).
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You should, however, still read the installation and operating instructions before you use the dishwasher for the first time. Pour in the water/special salt Pour in the rinsing agent Pour in the cleaning agent...
Use glass-friendly cleaning products. Further advice can be found in the instruction manual Arrange dishwasher-proof utensils (having removed any ash, wax, grease, ink, sticky labels; remove, large remnants of jam, dairy products and food) according to the operating instructions and check that...