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    Dishwasher en Operating instructions 9000 405 406 (8906)[...]

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    Start 9h 6h 3h End End 3h 6h 9h 1 2 4 3 Reset 3 sec. 6 7 9 10 11 5 8 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 22 31[...]

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    en T able of contents Safety inst ructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 In daily use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Children in the household . . . . . . . . . . 4 Door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    en 4 Delivery – Check the packaging and dishw asher immediately for damage caused in transit. Do not switch on a damaged appliance, but contact your supplier. – Please dispose of the packaging material in an envi ronmen tally friend ly manner. – Do not let children play with packaging and its parts. There is a risk of suffocation from collaps[...]

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    en 5 Damage – The appliance may be repaired and opened up by a technician only. To do this, disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse. Turn off the tap. Disposal – Make redundant appliances unusa ble to prevent subsequent ac cidents. – Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally friendly[...]

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    en 6 To ensure good washing results, the dishwasher requires soft water , i.e. containing low amounts of lime, otherwise white limescale will be deposited on the utensils and inner container. Tap water above a specific degree of water hardness must be softened, i.e. descaled, for use in a dishwasher. Water is softened with special salt in the wat e[...]

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    en 7 Using special salt Always refill with spe cial salt immediate ly before switching on the appliance. This ensures that overrun special salt solution is immediately washed out and does not corrode the rinsing tank. – Open the screw-type cap of the compartment 1J . – Fill the tank with water (on ly required when switching on the appliance for[...]

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    en 8 As soon as the rinse-aid refill indicator X is lit on the fascia, there is still a rinse-aid reserve of 1 – 2 rinsing processes. Refill with rinse aid. The rinse aid is required for stain-free utensils and clear glasses. Use only rinse aid for domestic dishwashers. Combined detergents w ith rinse-aid component may be used up to a water hardn[...]

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    en 9 Not suitable – Cutlery and utensils made of wood. – Delicate decorative glasses, craft and antique utensils. These decors are not dishwasher-proof. – Plastic parts not resistant to he at. –C o p p e r a n d t i n u t e n s i l s . – Utensils which are soil ed with ash, wax, lubricating grease or ink. Aluminium and silver parts hav e [...]

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    en 10 Tip Heavily soiled utensils (pans) should be placed in the bottom basket. The more powerful spray jet provides a better dishwashing result. Tip Other examples, such as the best wa y of loading your dishwasher, can be found on our homepage as a free download. The corresponding Internet address can be found on the back page of these instruction[...]

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    en 11 Knife shelf * * depending on model Long knives and other utensils can be arranged horizontally. You can remove the knife shelf to wash taller utens ils. Re-insert t he knife shelf in the correct position. Adjusting the height of the baske t * * depending on model If required, the height of the upper utensils basket 1" can be adjusted to [...]

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    en 12 You can use tablets as well as powder or liquid detergents for d ishwashers, but never use washing up liquid. The dosage can be individually ad justed with powder or a liquid detergent according to the degree of soiling. Tablets contain an adequately large amount of active ingredients for all clea ning tasks. Modern, powerful detergen ts pred[...]

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    en 13 Tip If the utensils a re only lightly soiled, sl ightly less than the indicated amount of detergent is usually adequate. Suitable detergents and care products can be purchased online via our website or via customer service (se e back page). Combination detergent Apart from conventional deterge nts (Solo), a number of products are offered with[...]

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    en 14 The max. possible number of programmes is illu strated in this ov erview. The correspon ding programmes for your appliance can be found on the fasc ia. Programme selection You can select a suitable progra mme according to the type of utensils and degree of soiling. Information about comparabil ity tests The conditions for the comparison test [...]

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    en 15 * depending on model Additional options can be set with the buttons P . Ÿ Express W ash * The >>Express Wash<< function can reduce the running time by approx. 20% to 50% depending on the selected rinse programme. To obtain optimum clea ning and drying results at a reduced running time, water and energy consumption ar e increased.[...]

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    en 16 End of programme The programme has ended when the End display )" is lit. Switching off the appliance Short time after the end of the p rogramme: – Switch off ON/OFF switch ( . – Turn off the tap (not applicable if Aqua- Stop fitted). – Remove the utensils when they have cooled down. ã= War n in g At the end of the programme please[...]

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    en 17 A regular inspection and maintenance of your machine will help to prevent faults. This saves time and prevents problems. Overall condition of the machine – Check spray arm for grease and limescale deposits. If you find such deposits: – Fill detergent d ispenser with dete rgent. Start the appliance without uten sils in the programme with t[...]

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    en 18 Spray arms Limescale and contamina nts in the rinsing water may block nozzles and bearings on the spray arms 1: and 1B . –C h e c k o u t l e t n o z z l e s on the spray ar ms for blockages. – Unscrew the upper spray arm 1: . – Remove th e lower spra y arm 1B upwards. – Clean spray arms under running wate r. – Re-engage or screw on[...]

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    en 19 The majority of faults which could occur in daily operation can be rectified by the user. This ensures that the applianc e is quickly available for use again. The following overview will help you loca ting the causes and gives helpful advise to eliminate them. ã= War n in g Don’t forget: Repairs may be carried out by technicians only. If a[...]

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    en 20 Refill indicator for special salt ` is lit. –N o s a l t . Refill with special s alt. – Sensor does not detect salt tablets. Use different special sal t. ... during the wash cy cle Unusual foam formatio n. – Handwash liquid in the rinse aid dispenser. Spilled rinse aid causes excessive frothing, therefore please remove with a cloth. App[...]

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    en 21 If the advice given does not resolve your problem, please contact your customer service. Contact details can be found on the back cover of this instruction manual or in the enclosed customer serv ice list. When calling , please quote the appl iance number (1) and the prod uction date (FD = 2) which can be found on the rating plate 92 on the a[...]

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    en 22 The dishwasher must be connected correctly, otherwise it will not function properly. The specifications for t he inlet and outlet as well as the ele ctrical connected loads must correspond with the required criteria as specified in the following paragraphs or in the installation instructions. Install the appliance in the c orrect sequence: ?[...]

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    en 23 Installation The required installation dime nsions can be found in the installation instructions . Level the applianc e with the aid of the height-adjustable feet . Ensure that the appliance is situated securely on the floor. – A built-under or integrated appliance which is installe d subsequently as a free-standing appliance must be secure[...]

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    en 24 T r ansportation Empty the dishwasher and secure loose parts. Drain the appliance accor ding to the following steps: – Turn on the tap. – Close the door. –S w i t c h o n O N / O F F s w i t c h ( . – Select program me with the highest temperature. –P r e s s S T A R T b u t t o n @ . Programme sequence starts. – After approx. 4 m[...]

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    Childproof lock (door lock) * 40 Activate the childproof lock. 41 Open the door with activated childproof lock. 42 Deactivate childproof lock. Always close the appliance door completely when you leave the appliance. This is the only way you can protect your children from potential dangers. Baking sheet spray head * Large sheets or grilles and plate[...]

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    If your appliance is fitted with Aqua-Stop, you can leave your appliance unattended during operation and leave the tap turned on afterwards. The tap should only be turned off if you are absent from home for a prolonged period, e.g. several weeks holiday. A prerequisite for the warranty claim is that the appliance has been correctly installed and co[...]