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Table of contents for the manual
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E N I n s t r u c t io n s fo r u s e Dishwasher[...]
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en Index Safety instructions 4 . . . . . . . . . Getting to know your appliance 6 W ater softener 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . Filling the special salt container 7 Filling the rinse-aid container 8 Unsuitable dishes 9 . . . . . . . . . Arranging crockery , glasses, etc. in the dishwasher 10 . . . . . . Detergents 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Progr[...]
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en 4 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 . The polystyrene moulded parts have been foamed wi[...]
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en 5 During normal use W arning Knives and other utensils with sharp points must be loaded in the basket with their points down or in a horizontal position. Use the dishwasher solely in a domestic environment and for its designated purpose: washing household tableware and other utensils. Do not place any heavy objects or stand on the door when it i[...]
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en 6 Getting to know your appliance Diagrams of the control panel and the interior of the appliance can be found in the envelope at the front. Individual positions are referred to in the text. Control panel 1 Programme selector 2 Start position 3 Programme sequence indicator 4 Door handle 5 Main switch (ON/OFF) 6 Programme overview 7 Indicator ligh[...]
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en 7 Filling the special salt container How the salt works While washing is taking place, salt is automatically rinsed out of the salt container into the water softener where it dissolves the lime in the water . The dissolved lime is pumped out of the dishwasher . The water softening system is then ready for the next load. This process of regenerat[...]
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en 8 Filling the rinse-aid container The purpose of a rinse-aid is to prevent the formation of water marks on tableware and utensils, and to ensure that glasses are clean and sparkling. The rinse-aid is consumed during the washing process. Fold back the lid on the rinse-aid container 28 . T o open the lid, press the mark on the rinse-aid lid and si[...]
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en 9 Unsuitable dishes Y ou should not clean the following items in your dishwasher: Cutlery and dishes made of wood. They will leach out and become unsightly; the utilised adhesives are also not suitable for the dishwasher temperatures. Delicate décor glasses, craft dishes and vases, special antique or irreplaceable dishes. These décor items are[...]
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en 10 Arranging crockery , glasses, etc. in the dishwasher Loading the dishwasher 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, curved items, or those with recesses, s[...]
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en 11 Spray head for baking sheets * * on applicable models Please refer to the drawings enclosed in the envelope Large baking sheets or grids can be cleaned with the aid of the special spray head. Remove the top basket and attach the spray head as shown in the drawing. Arrange the baking sheets as illustrated, so that the jet of water can reach al[...]
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en 12 Detergents Information about detergents Y ou can use any brand of liquid or powder detergent, as well as tablets, that have been specifically designed for use in domestic dishwashers. (Do not use normal washing-up liquid!) Nowadays there are three types of dishwasher detergent available: 1. those containing phosphates and chlorine, 2. those c[...]
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en 13 Reduce costs! If your dishes are only moderately dirty , you may be able to use less detergent than recommended. Close the lid on the detergent compartment. Press down the lid (1) until it clicks shut (2). If you are using detergent in tablet form, read the manufacturer’s recommendations on the packaging in order to determine where the tabl[...]
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en 14 Programme overview This overview lists the max. possible number of programmes. The programmes supplied with your appliance are indicated on the fascia. T ype of crockery e.g. china, pots/pans, cutlery , glasses, etc. T ype of food remains Amount of food remains Condition of food remains W ash programme Programme sequence Mixed Soups, casserol[...]
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en 15 Programme data The programme data (duration, energy and water consumption) can be found in the summary of instructions and refers to standard conditions. Greater deviations may be caused by: dif ferent quantities of utensils inlet temperature of the water water pressure ambient temperature mains voltage tolerances and appliance-specific toler[...]
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en 16 Interrupting the programme Set the main switch 5 to OFF . Indicator lights extinguish. If the hot water was switched ON or the appliance has already heated up and then the appliance door opened, leave the door ajar for several minutes and then close. Otherwise, the appliance door may fly open due to expansion. In order to resume the programme[...]
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en 17 Reassembly: Insert the filter system and screw down with the filter cylinder . Spray arms Lime and remnants of food in the washing water can block the nozzles in the spray arms 20 and 22 and the arm mountings . Inspect the nozzles in the spray arms for blocked holes due to remnants of food. If necessary , pull the lower arm 22 upwards and lif[...]
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en 18 Pump Larger remnants of food that have not been trapped by the filters and have been left in the water can cause a blockage in the pump. The water is no longer pumped out of the dishwasher and it can be seen covering the filter . Proceed as follows: Ladle out as much water as possible. Remove the filters 23 . Undo the screw in the cover (T or[...]
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en 19 W arning Remember: The appliance may be repaired by a technician only . Improper repairs may cause considerable damage and/or injure the user . ... with the appliance itself Lower spray arm rotates with difficulty Spray arm is blocked by small items or food remains. Lid in detergent compartment cannot be closed Detergent compartment has been [...]
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en 20 Plastic items are discoloured Not enough detergent was added to 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 too low . Although water is quite hard, no salt has been put in appliance. W ater softener was set too low . Lid on sal[...]
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en 21 Customer Service Please call your local service agent, if you are not able to resolve any problem yourself. The name of your nearest service agent is shown in the Customer Service address list. When you call, please provide details of the model number (1) and the production (FD) number (2) which are shown on the nameplate on the appliance doo[...]
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en 22 General Built-under and integrated appliances which are subsequently installed as free-standing appliances must be secured to prevent them from falling over , e.g. by screwing them to the wall or by installing them under a continuous worktop which is screwed to the adjoining units. For Swiss version only: The appliance can be installed withou[...]
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en 23 Fresh water connection Using the enclosed parts, connect the fresh water connection to the tap according to the installation instructions. Ensure that the fresh water connection is not kinked, crushed or twisted. When replacing the appliance, always connect a new water supply hose to the water supply . The old supply hose must not be re-used.[...]
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en AQUA-STOP W arranty . (not applicable to appliances without Aqua-Stop) In addition to warranty claims against the seller based on the sales agreement and in addition to our appliance warranty we shall replace the appliance under the following conditions: 1. If damage is caused by water due to a malfunction of our Aqua-Stop system, we shall make [...]