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Table of contents
Safety ............................................... 4 Features......................................... 22
General information.......................... 4 Top basket ..................................... 23
Intended use..................................... 4 Bottom basket ................................ 24
Restriction on user group................. 4 Cutlery basket ................................ 25
Safe installation ................................ 5 Cutlery drawer ................................ 25
Safe use ........................................... 6 Etagere ........................................... 26
Damaged appliance ......................... 8 Folding prongs ............................... 26
Risk to children ................................ 9 Small items holder ......................... 27
Safety systems ............................... 10 Knife shelf....................................... 27
Basket heights................................ 27
Preventing material damage ........ 11
Safe installation .............................. 11 Before using for the first time ...... 28
Safe use ......................................... 11 Performing initial start-up ............... 28
Childproof lock1 ............................ 12 Water softening system................ 28
Door lock........................................ 12 Overview of water hardness set-
tings................................................ 28
Environmental protection and Setting water softening system ...... 29
saving energy................................ 13
Special salt ..................................... 29
Disposing of packaging ................. 13
Switching off water softening
Saving energy................................. 13 system ............................................ 30
AquaSensor1................................... 13 Regeneration of the water
Installation and connection.......... 13 softening system ............................ 30
Scope of supply ............................. 13 Rinse aid system........................... 31
Installing and connecting the ap- Rinse aid ........................................ 31
pliance ............................................ 14 Setting the amount of rinse aid ...... 32
Drainage connection ...................... 14 Switching rinse aid system off ....... 32
Drinking water connection ............. 14
Electrical connection ...................... 15 Detergent ....................................... 32
Suitable detergents ........................ 32
Familiarising yourself with Unsuitable detergents .................... 34
your appliance............................... 16
Information on detergents .............. 34
Appliance ....................................... 16
Adding detergent ........................... 34
Controls .......................................... 17
Tableware ...................................... 35
Programmes .................................. 19
Damage to glass and tableware .... 35
Information for test institutes .......... 21
Arrange tableware .......................... 36
Additional functions ..................... 21 Removing tableware....................... 37
Basic operation ............................. 37
Opening appliance door ................ 37
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Depending on the appliance specifications
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Switching on the appliance ............ 37 Customer Service.......................... 57

Setting a programme ..................... 37 Product number (E-Nr.) and pro-
Setting additional functions ............ 37 duction number (FD) ...................... 58
Setting timer programming ............ 38 AQUA-STOP guarantee1 ................. 58
Starting the programme ................. 38 Technical specifications............... 58
Interrupting programme ................. 38
Terminate programme.................... 38
Switching off appliance .................. 38
Basic settings................................ 39
Overview of basic settings ............. 39
Changing basic settings................. 40
Cleaning and servicing ................. 41
Cleaning the tub ............................. 41
Self-cleaning interior1...................... 41
Cleaning products .......................... 41
Tips on appliance care................... 41
Machine Care 1 ........................... 41
Filter system ................................... 42
Cleaning spray arms ...................... 43
Troubleshooting............................ 44
Appliance safety ............................. 44
Error code / Fault display / Sig-
nal................................................... 44
Washing results .............................. 46
Information on display panel.......... 53
Malfunctions ................................... 53
Mechanical damage....................... 54
Noise .............................................. 55
Clean wastewater pump................. 56
Transportation, storage and
disposal ......................................... 56
Removing the appliance ................ 56
Protect appliance from frost........... 57
Transporting the appliance ............ 57
Disposing of old appliance ............ 57
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Safety
Please read the safety information to ensure that you use the ap-
pliance safely.
General information
¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. Only this will ensure you
use the appliance safely and efficiently.
¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe
for future reference or for the next owner.
¡ Check the appliance after unpacking it. Do not connect the ap-
pliance if it has been damaged in transit.
Intended use
Read the information on intended use to ensure that you use the
appliance correctly and safely.
Only use this appliance:
¡ As specified in this instruction manual.
¡ For cleaning household tableware.
¡ In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en-
vironment.
¡ Up to an altitude of max. 4000 m above sea level.
Restriction on user group

Avoid risks to children and vulnerable persons.
This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by
people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or
inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are
supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance
safely and have understood the resulting dangers.
Children must not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by chil-
dren unless they are being supervised.
Keep children under the age of 8 years away from the appliance
and power cable.
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Safety en
Safe installation
Follow these safety instructions when installing the appliance.
WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!
Improper installation may cause injury.
▶ When installing and connecting the appliance, follow the in-
structions in the manual and installation instructions.
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
¡ Improper installation is dangerous.
▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with
the specifications on the rating plate.
▶ 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.
▶ Never equip the appliance with an external switching
device, e.g. a timer or remote control.
▶ When the appliance is installed, the mains plug of the
power cord must be freely accessible. If free access is not
possible, an all-pole isolating switch must be installed in the
permanent electrical installation according to the installation
regulations.
▶ When installing the appliance, check that the power cable is
not trapped or damaged.
¡ Cutting through the supply hose or immersing the Aqua-Stop
valve in water is dangerous.
▶ Never immerse the plastic housing in water. The plastic
housing on the supply hose contains an electric valve.
▶ Never cut through the supply hose. The supply hose con-
tains electric power cables.
WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-ap-
proved adapters.
▶ Do not use extension cables or multiple socket strips.
▶ If the power cord is too short, contact Customer Service.
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▶ Only use adapters approved by the manufacturer.

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.
▶ Only install built-under or integrable appliances under a
continuous worktop that is securely connected to adjacent
cabinets.
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
If the appliance is not installed properly, this may result in
burns.
▶ With free-standing appliances, ensure that they are installed
with the back panel against a wall.
Safe use
WARNING ‒ Risk of serious harm to health!
Failure to comply with safety instructions and directions for
use on packagings of detergent and rinse aid products may
cause serious harm to health.
▶ Follow the safety instructions and directions for use on the
packagings of detergent and rinse aid products.
WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion!
¡ Adding solvents to the interior of the appliance may cause ex-
plosions.
▶ Never add solvents to the interior of the appliance.
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Safety en
¡ Highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents in con-

junction with aluminium parts in the interior of the appliance
may cause explosions.
▶ Never use highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning
agents, in particular commercial or industrial products, in
conjunction with aluminium parts (e.g. grease filters of ex-
tractor hoods or aluminium pans), e.g. for the Machine Care
programme.
¡ 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.
WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding!
If you open the appliance door while the programme is run-
ning, hot water may splash out of the appliance.
▶ Open the appliance door carefully if the programme is still
running.
WARNING ‒ Risk of tipping!
Overfilling the Baskets may cause the appliance to tip up.
▶ Never overfill the Baskets with free-standing appliances.
¡ An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
▶ Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces.
▶ Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity.
▶ Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the
appliance.
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¡ If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is danger-

ous.
▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appli-
ance parts or heat sources.
▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp
points or edges.
▶ Never kink, crush or modify the power cord.
Damaged appliance
Follow the safety instructions if the appliance is damaged.
¡ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is danger-
ous.
▶ Never operate a damaged appliance.
▶ Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured sur-
face.
▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Al-
ways 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 Service." → Page 57
▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by
trained specialist staff.
¡ 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.
▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be
replaced with a special connection cable, which is available
from the manufacturer or his Customer Service.
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Safety en
Risk to children
Follow the safety instructions if there are children in your home.
WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation!
¡ Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap
themselves up in it and suffocate.
▶ Keep packaging material away from children.
▶ Do not let children play with packaging material.
¡ Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them
to suffocate.
▶ Keep small parts away from children.
▶ Do not let children play with small parts.
WARNING ‒ Risk of harm to health!
Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting
their lives at risk.
▶ With redundant appliances, unplug the power cord. Then
cut through the cord and damage the lock on the appliance
door beyond repair so that the appliance door will no longer
close.
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 ap-
pliance 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. The wa-
ter in the interior of the dishwasher is not drinking water. It
may contain residues of detergents and rinse aid.
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Children may get their fingers caught in the slots of the tablet
collecting tray and injure themselves.
▶ Keep children away from the appliance when open.
WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation!
Children may become trapped in the appliance and suffocate.
▶ Use the childproof lock if fitted.
▶ Never let children play with or operate the appliance.
Safety systems
Protect children from possible hazards resulting from the appli-
ance.
Depending on the features of the model, the appliance comes
with a
→ "Childproof lock", Page 12.
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Preventing material damage en
Preventing material damage
▶ Only use the water hoses sup-

Preventing material dam- plied with the appliance or genu-
age ine spare hoses.
▶ Never re-use water hoses that
have been used before.
Preventing material damage
Safe installation ¡ If the water pressure is too high or

too low, this may impair function-
Follow the instructions when installing ing of the appliance.
the appliance. ▶ Make sure that the water pres-
sure in the water supply system
ATTENTION!
is min. 50 kPa (0,5 bar) and
¡ Improper installation of the appli-
max. 1000 kPa (10 bar).
ance may cause damage.
▶ If the water pressure exceeds
▶ If the dishwasher is installed
the maximum value specified, a
above or below other domestic
pressure-reducing valve must be
appliances, follow the informa-
installed between the drinking
tion on installation in combina-
water connection and the hose
tion with a dishwasher in the in-
set of the appliance.
stallation instructions for the in-
dividual appliances.
▶ If there is no information or if the
Safe use
installation instructions do not in- Follow the instructions when using
clude the relevant information, the appliance.
contact the manufacturer of
these appliances to check that ATTENTION!
the dishwasher can be installed ¡ Escaping water vapour can dam-
above or below these appli- age fitted units.
ances. ▶ When the programme ends,
▶ If no information is available leave the appliance to cool
from the manufacturer, the dish- down for a while before opening
washer should not be installed the door.
above or below such appli- ¡ Special salt can damage the tub
ances. due to corrosion.
▶ To ensure the safe operation of ▶ To make sure that any special
all domestic appliances, con- salt that escapes is washed out
tinue following the installation in- of the tub, add the special salt
structions for the dishwasher. to the dispenser for special salt
▶ Do not install the dishwasher un- immediately before the pro-
der a hob. gramme starts.
▶ Do not install the dishwasher ¡ Detergent may damage the water
near heat sources, e.g. radiat- softening system.
ors, heat storage tanks, ovens ▶ Only fill the dispenser of the wa-
or other appliances that gener- ter softening system with special
ate heat. dishwasher salt.
¡ Modified or damaged water hoses ¡ Unsuitable cleaning agents may
may result in material damage and damage the appliance.
damage to the appliance. ▶ Do not use a steam cleaner.
▶ Never kink, crush, modify or cut
through water hoses.
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▶ So as not to scratch the finish 2. Pull the catch of the childproof

on the appliance, do not use lock forwards and close the ap-
sponges with a rough surface or pliance door ⁠.
abrasive cleaning agents.
▶ To prevent corrosion, do not use
sponge cloths on dishwashers 1
with a stainless steel front or
rinse such cloths thoroughly
several times before using them
for the first time.
Childproof lock
Childproof lock1 2
The childproof lock lets you protect
Childproof lock
children from possible hazards result- Deactivating the door lock

ing from the appliance.
Depending on the features of the 1. Open the appliance door.
model, the appliance comes with a 2. Push the catch of the childproof
door lock. lock to the right and slide it
backwards .
Door lock
The door lock is a mechanical safety
system and makes it more difficult to 1
open the appliance door.
You can activate or deactivate the
door lock. 2
WARNING
Risk of suffocation!
Children may become trapped in the
appliance and thus suffocate.
▶ Activate the door lock and close 3. Close the appliance door.
the appliance door.
→ "Opening appliance door",
Page 37
Activating the door lock
Note: The door lock remains activ-
ated until it is deactivated manually.
1. Open the appliance door.
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Environmental protection and saving energy en
Environmental protection and saving energy
AquaSensor1
Environmental protection
The AquaSensor is an optical meas-
and saving energy uring device (light barrier) which
Help protect the environment by us- measures the turbidity of the washing
Environmental protection and saving energy
ing your appliance in a way that con- water. You can save water with the
serves resources and by disposing of AquaSensor.
reusable materials properly. Use of the AquaSensor depends on
the programme. If the soiling level is
Disposing of packaging low, the washing water is used in the
next wash cycle, so reducing water
The packaging materials are environ- consumption by 3-6 litres. If the soil-
mentally compatible and can be re- ing level is is greater, the washing
cycled. water is drained off and replaced with
▶ Sort the individual components by fresh water. In the automatic pro-
type and dispose of them separ- grammes the temperature and run-
ately. ning time are additionally adjusted to
the level of soiling.
Information about current disposal
methods are available from your
specialist dealer or local authority. Installation and connection
Installation and connec-

Saving energy tion
If you follow these instructions, your
Installation and connection
appliance will use less electricity and Scope of supply

less water.
After unpacking all parts, check for
Use the Eco 50° programme. any damage in transit and complete-
The Eco 50° programme is en- ness of the delivery.
ergy efficient and environmentally If you have any complaints, contact
friendly. the dealer who sold you the appli-
→ "Programmes", Page 19 ance or our Customer Service.
Note: The appliance was tested at
If you do not have much tableware to the factory to check it is in working
wash, use the additional Half Load order. It is possible that water has left
function.1 marks on the appliance. These
The programme will adjust to a marks will disappear after the first
lower load and consumption will wash cycle.
be reduced. The delivery consists of the following:
→ "Additional functions", Page 21 ¡ Dishwasher
¡ Instruction manual
¡ Installation instructions
¡ Warranty1
¡ Installation material
¡ Steam guard plate1
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¡ Rubber apron1 Drainage connection

¡ Mains cable
¡ Quick reference guide1 Connect your appliance to drainage
connection so dirty water is dis-
Installing and connecting the charged via the wash cycle.
appliance Installing the drainage connection
You can position your built-under or 1. Consult the installation instructions
integrable appliance in a fitted kit- supplied for the steps required
chen between wooden and plastic here.
walls. If you subsequently install your 2. Connect the wastewater hose to
dishwasher as a free-standing appli- the outlet connection of the siphon
ance, you must stop it from tipping using the enclosed parts.
over, e.g. by screwing it to the wall or 3. When doing so, check that the
installing it under a continuous work- wastewater hose is not kinked,
top that is securely connected to ad- crushed or twisted.
jacent cabinets. 4. Also check that there is no cover
1. "Follow the safety instructions." in the drainage system preventing
→ Page 4 the wastewater from being dis-
2. "Follow the instructions for elec- charged.
trical connection." → Page 15
3. Check the "Scope of supply" Drinking water connection
→ Page 13 and the condition of Connect your appliance to a drinking
the appliance. water connection.
4. Consult the installation instructions
for the installation dimensions re- Installing the drinking water
quired. connection
5. Make the appliance level using the Note
height-adjustable feet. ¡ If you are replacing the appliance,
Make sure that the appliance is you must use a new water supply
standing on the floor securely. hose.
6. "Install the drainage connection." 1. Consult the installation instructions
→ Page 14 supplied for the steps required
7. "Install the drinking water connec- here.
tion." → Page 14 2. Connect the appliance to the drink-
8. Connect the appliance to the ing water connection using the en-
power supply. closed parts.
Observe the "Technical data"
→ Page 58.
3. When doing so, check that the
drinking water connection is not
kinked, crushed or twisted.
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Installation and connection en
Electrical connection
Connect your appliance to the power
supply.
Connecting the appliance to the
electricity supply
Notes
¡ Follow the "Safety instructions"
→ Page 5.
¡ Connect the appliance to alternat-
ing 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. Insert the mains plug of the appli-
ance into a nearby socket.
The connection data for the appli-
ance can be found on the rating
plate.
3. Check that the mains plug is inser-
ted properly.
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance

Appliance
You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.
8 10
7
6 11
5
4 12
3 13
2 14
1 Rating plate Rating plate with "E number and FD number"

→ Page 58.
The data you need for "Customer Service"
→ Page 57.
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en
2 Detergent dispenser "Detergent" → Page 32 is added to the detergent

dispenser.
3 Bottom basket "Bottom basket" → Page 24
4 Dispenser for special salt Add special salt for the "Water softening system"
→ Page 28 to the dispenser for special salt.
5 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the tableware in the bot-
tom basket.
If the tableware has not been washed properly, clean
the spray arms.
→ "Cleaning spray arms", Page 43
6 Tablet collecting tray During the wash cycle tablets automatically fall out of
the detergent dispenser into the tablet collecting tray
where they can fully dissolve.
7 Top basket "Top basket" → Page 23
8 Cutlery drawer1 "Cutlery drawer" → Page 25

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9 EmotionLight Interior lighting of the appliance.
→ "Overview of basic settings", Page 39
10 Etagere "Etagere" → Page 26
11 Upper spray arm The upper spray arm washes the tableware in the top
basket.
If the tableware has not been washed properly, clean
the spray arms.
→ "Cleaning spray arms", Page 43
12 Filter system "Filter system" → Page 42
13 Cutlery basket1 "Cutlery basket" → Page 25
14 Dispenser for rinse aid Add rinse aid for the "Rinse aid system" → Page 31
to the dispenser for rinse aid.
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Controls
The controls are used to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain
information about the operating status.
With some buttons you can perform different functions.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
A B C
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1 ON/OFF button "Switching on the appliance" → Page 37
"Switching off the appliance" → Page 38
2 Programme buttons "Programmes" → Page 19
3 Water supply display "Display for water supply lights up" → Page 45
4 Special salt refill indicator "Water softening system" → Page 28
5 Rinse aid refill indicator "Rinse aid system" → Page 31
6 Programme buttons and additional "Programmes" → Page 19

functions "Additional functions" → Page 21
7 Start button and reset button "Starting the programme" → Page 38
"Terminating the programme" → Page 38
8 Timer programming "Setting timer programming" → Page 38
9 Door opener1 "Opening the appliance door" → Page 37
10 Display The display shows information about the remain-

ing running time or the basic settings. You can
change the basic settings via the display and the
setting buttons.
→ "Changing basic settings", Page 40
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Programmes en
Programmes
Programmes
You can find an overview of the pro- running time will change if the rinse
Programmes
grammes that can be selected here. aid system is switched off or rinse
Different programmes, which can be aid needs to be added.
found on the control panel of your The consumption values can be
appliance, are available depending found in the quick reference guide.
on the appliance configuration. The consumption values relate to
The running time may vary depend- normal conditions and a water hard-
ing on the programme selected. The ness of 16 - 20 °E. Different influen-
running time depends on the water cing factors such as water temperat-
temperature, the quantity of dishes, ure or pipe pressure may result in
the level of soiling and the "Additional deviations.
function" → Page 21 selected. The
Programme Use Programme se- Additional functions

quence
Tableware: Intensive: All
¡ Washing pots and ¡ PreRinse → "Additional func-
pans, non-fragile ¡ Cleaning 70 °C tions", Page 21
Intensive 70° tableware and cut- ¡ Intermediate rinse
lery. ¡ Rinsing 69 °C
Level of soiling: ¡ Drying
¡ Removing stubborn
burned or dried-on
food remnants con-
taining starch and
protein.
When using powder de-
tergent, you can also
apply a little to the in-
side of the appliance
door.
Tableware: Sensor-controlled: All
¡ Cleaning mixed ¡ Optimised by → "Additional func-
tableware and cut- sensors depending tions", Page 21
Auto 45-65° lery. on the soiling of the
Level of soiling: washing water.
¡ Removing common
household food rem-
nants lightly dried-
on.
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quence
Tableware: Most economical pro- All
¡ Cleaning mixed gramme: → "Additional func-
tableware and cut- ¡ Pre-Rinse tions", Page 21
Eco 50° lery. ¡ Cleaning 50 °C
Level of soiling: ¡ Intermediate rinse
¡ Removing common ¡ Rinsing 66 °C
household food rem- ¡ Drying
on.
Tableware: Reduced noise: IntensiveZone
¡ Cleaning mixed ¡ PreRinse Half Load
tableware and cut- ¡ Cleaning 50 °C HygienePlus
Silence 50 lery. ¡ Intermediate rinse ExtraDry
Level of soiling: ¡ Rinsing 65 °C Shine & Dry
¡ Removing common ¡ Drying → "Additional func-
household food rem- tions", Page 21
on.
Tableware: Particularly gentle: IntensiveZone
¡ Cleaning delicate ¡ PreRinse VarioSpeedPlus
tableware, cutlery, ¡ Cleaning 40 °C Half Load
Glass 40° temperature-sensit- ¡ Intermediate rinse ExtraDry
ive plastics, glasses ¡ Rinsing 60 °C Shine & Dry
and stemware in the ¡ Drying → "Additional func-
stemware basket. tions", Page 21
Level of soiling:
¡ Removing lightly ad-
hering fresh food
remnants.
Tableware: Time-optimised: ExtraDry
¡ Cleaning mixed ¡ Cleaning 65 °C Shine & Dry
tableware and cut- ¡ Intermediate rinse → "Additional func-
Quick 65° lery. ¡ Rinsing 70 °C tions", Page 21
¡ Removing common
household food rem-
on.
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Additional functions en

quence
¡ Cleaning mixed ¡ Cleaning 65 °C Shine & Dry
1 hr Programme
tableware and cut- ¡ Intermediate rinse → "Additional func-
lery. ¡ Rinsing 70 °C tions", Page 21
¡ Removing common
household food rem-
on.
¡ Cleaning delicate ¡ Cleaning 45 °C Shine & Dry
tableware, cutlery, ¡ Intermediate rinse → "Additional func-
Quick 45° temperature-sensit- ¡ Rinsing 55 °C tions", Page 21
ive plastics and
glasses.
Level of soiling:
¡ Removing lightly ad-
hering fresh food
remnants.
Tableware: Cold rinse suitable: None
¡ Cleaning all types of ¡ Pre-Rinse
tableware.
PreRinse Level of soiling:
¡ Cold rinsing, inter-
mediate cleaning.
- Machine Care 70 °C None
Machine Care
Information for test institutes Additional functions
Additional functions
Test institutes are provided with in-
You can find an overview of the addi-
formation for comparability tests, e.g.

according to EN60436. tional functions that can be selected
These are the conditions for conduct- here. Different additional functions,
ing the tests, however they are not which can be found on the control
the results or consumption values. panel of your appliance, are available
E-mail enquiries to: dishwasher@test- depending on the appliance configur-
appliances.com ation.
The product number (E-Nr.) and the Additional func- Use
production number (FD) are required tion
here. They can be found on the rat-
ing plate on the appliance door. ¡ The running time is
shortened by 20% to
VarioSpeedPlus
66% depending on the
washing programme.
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Additional func- Use Additional func- Use

tion tion
¡ Energy and water con- ¡ For a better drying res-
sumption are increased. ult the final rinse tem-
ExtraDry
¡ Switch on with small perature is increased
loads. and the drying phase
Half Load extended.
¡ It is recommended
adding less detergent ¡ Especially suitable for
to the detergent dis- drying plastic parts.
penser than for a full ¡ There is a slight in-
machine load. crease in energy con-
¡ The running time is sumption and the run-
shortened. ning time is extended.
¡ Energy and water con- ¡ To avoid marks and im-
sumption are reduced. prove drying, the quant-
Shine & Dry
¡ To ensure a higher hy- ity of water is increased
giene status for the ap- and the drying phase
HygienePlus extended.
pliance and dishes, the
temperature is raised ¡ Energy consumption in-
and maintained for an creases.
extra-long period. ¡ Use rinse aid.
¡ Especially suitable for
cleaning chopping Features
boards or baby bottles. Features

¡ Continuous use of this
function increases the You can find an overview of the pos-
Features
hygiene status. sible features of your appliance and

¡ This will increase the how to use them here.
running time and en- These features depend on the model
ergy consumption. of your appliance.
¡ Switch on with mixed
loads containing table-
IntensiveZone
ware with different soil-
ing levels, e.g. place
very soiled pots and
pans in the bottom bas-
ket and normally soiled
tableware in the top
basket.
¡ The spray pressure in
the bottom basket is in-
creased and the max-
imum programme tem-
perature held longer.
This will increase the
running time and en-
ergy consumption.
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Features en
Top basket 3. Press in the levers on the right and

left on the outside of the basket.
Arrange cups and glasses in the top
basket.
The basket can then slip down

slightly.
4. Raise or lower the basket evenly to
Knife shelf 1
the right level.
You can adjust the height of the top → "Basket heights", Page 27
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 sud-
denly dropping down, hold the
side of the basket by the top edge.
Check that the basket is level on
both sides.
5. Slide the basket back in.
Adjusting top basket with pairs of

rollers
To wash large items of tableware in
the baskets, adjust the shelf position
of the top basket.
1. Pull out the top basket.
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2. Remove the basket. Bottom basket

Arrange pans and plates in the bot-
tom basket.
3. Insert the basket at the right bas-

ket height. a
→ "Basket heights", Page 27
Cutlery basket 1
Large plates up to a diameter of
31/34 cm1 can be arranged as
shown.
Check that the basket is level on

both sides.
4. Slide the basket back in.
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Features en
Cutlery basket 1. To fold down a side shelf, push the

lever forwards and fold down
Arrange cutlery in the cutlery basket, the side shelf ⁠.
always without sorting it and with the 2. To fold down the front prongs,
sharp points downwards. push the lever forwards and fold
down the prongs ⁠.
3
1
2
Cutlery drawer Tip

Arrange cutlery in the cutlery drawer. If you want to return the cutlery
drawer to the original position, fold
the side shelf back up until it clicks
into position.
Arrange cutlery with the points and

sharp edges downwards.
You can reorganise the cutlery
drawer to make more space for
longer/wider items of cutlery.1
Reorganising cutlery drawer1
You can fold down the side shelves
and front prongs to make more
space for longer/wider items of cut-
lery.
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Etagere Folding prongs

Use the etagere and space under- Use the folding prongs to position
neath for small cups and glasses or tableware securely, e.g. plates.
for large items of cutlery, e.g.
wooden spoons or serving cutlery.
You can fold the prongs down to po-

sition pans, bowls and glasses
You can adjust the height of the better.1
etagere.1
If you do not need the etagere, you Folding down prongs1
can fold it up. If you do not need the prongs, fold
them down.
Adjusting etagere1
1. Push the lever forwards and fold
You can adjust the height of the down the prongs ⁠.
etagere.
1. Position the etagere vertically and
pull it upwards ⁠.
1 2
1
2
1
2
3 2. To use the folding prongs again,
fold them back up.
a The folding prongs click in posi-
2. Position the etagere at a slight tion.
angle and move to the right height
⁠.
3. Push the etagere down.
a The etagere clicks into position.
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Features en
Small items holder Knife shelf

Use the small items holder to posi- Use the knife shelf for long, sharp ob-
tion small items of tableware, e.g. jects and long items of cutlery.
light plastic parts.
Basket heights
Set the baskets at the right height.
Appliance height 81.5 cm with cutlery basket
Level Top basket Bottom basket

1 max. ø 22 cm 31 cm
2 max. ø 24.5 cm 27.5 cm
Appliance height 81.5 cm with cutlery drawer

2 max. ø 18.5 cm 27.5 cm
Appliance height 86.5 cm with cutlery basket

2 max. ø 26.5 cm 30.5 cm
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Appliance height 86.5 cm with cutlery drawer

2 max. ø 20.5 cm 30.5 cm
Before using for the first time
4. "Set the water softening system."

Before using for the → Page 29
first time 5. "Set the amount of rinse aid to be
dispensed." → Page 32
Configure the settings for initial start-
Before using for the first time
up. Tip: You can change these settings

and other "Basic settings"
Performing initial start-up → Page 39 at any time.
On initial start-up or after a reset to Water softening system
the factory settings, you will need to Water softening system

make settings.
Hard water leaves limescale on the
Water softening system
Requirement: "The appliance has

been installed and connected." tub and tableware and parts of the
→ Page 13 appliance may become blocked.
To ensure good dishwashing results,
1. "Add special salt." → Page 29 you can treat the water with special
2. "Add rinse aid." → Page 31 salt and the water softening system.
3. "Switch on the appliance." To avoid damage to the appliance,
→ Page 37 water with a hardness above 9 °E
must be softened.
Overview of water hardness settings

You can find an overview of the water hardness values that can be selected
here.
You can find out how hard your water is from your local water company or by
using a water hardness tester.
Water hardness °E Hardness range mmol/l Setting value

0-8 Soft 0 - 1.1 H:00
9 - 10 Soft 1.2 - 1.4 H:01
11 - 12 Medium 1.5 - 1.8 H:02
13 - 15 Medium 1.9 - 2.1 H:03
16 - 20 Medium 2.2 - 2.9 H:04
21 - 26 Hard 3.0 - 3.7 H:05
27 - 38 Hard 3.8 - 5.4 H:06
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Water softening system en
Water hardness °E Hardness range mmol/l Setting value

39 - 62 Hard 5.5 - 8.9 H:07
Note: Set the water hardness determ- ter hardness: the higher the water
ined on your appliance. hardness, the greater the amount of
→ "Setting water softening system", special salt required.
Page 29
With a water hardness of 0 - 8 °E ATTENTION!
you can dispense with special salt ¡ Detergent may damage the water
and switch off the water softening softening system.
system. ▶ Only fill the dispenser of the wa-
→ "Switching off water softening sys- ter softening system with special
tem", Page 30 dishwasher salt.
¡ Special salt can damage the tub
Setting water softening sys- due to corrosion.
▶ To make sure that any special
tem salt that escapes is washed out
Set the water hardness on your appli- of the tub, add the special salt
ance. to the dispenser for special salt
immediately before the pro-
1. Determine the water hardness and gramme starts.
the appropriate setting value.
→ "Overview of water hardness set- 1. Unscrew the lid of the dispenser
tings", Page 28 for special salt and remove.
2. Press ⁠. 2. On initial start-up: Fill the dispenser
3. Hold programme button A and right up with water.
press repeatedly until the dis-
play shows H:xx.
4. Release programme button A and
⁠.
a Programme button A flashes and
the display shows H:04.
5. Press programme button C re-
peatedly until the right water hard-
ness has been set.
6. Press to save the setting.
Special salt
You can use special salt to soften
water.
Adding special salt
If the special salt refill indicator lights
up, add special salt to the dispenser
for special salt just before the pro-
gramme starts. The amount of spe-
cial salt required depends on the wa-
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3. Note: Only use special salt for 1. Press ⁠.

dishwashers. 2. Hold programme button A and
Do not use salt tablets. press repeatedly until the dis-
Do not use table salt. play shows H:xx.
Add the special salt to the dis- 3. Release programme button A and
penser. ⁠.
4. Press programme button C re-
a peatedly until the display shows
H:00.
5. Press to save the setting.
a The water softening system is
switched off and the salt refill indic-
ator is deactivated.
Regeneration of the water

Funnel 1
softening system
Fill the dispenser right up with spe- In order to obtain fault-free function of
cial salt. The water in the dis- the water softening system, the appli-
penser is displaced and forced ance performs reheating of the water
out. softening system at regular intervals.
4. Place the lid back on the dis- Regeneration of the water softening
penser and turn to close. system takes place before the end of
the main rinse cycle in all pro-
Switching off water softening grammes. It will increase the run time
system and consumption values, e.g. water
and electricity.
Note
To avoid damage to the appliance, only
switch off the water softening system in
the following cases:
¡ The water hardness is max. 26 °E
and you are using combined deter-
gents with salt replacement sub-
stances. According to manufactur-
ers, combined detergents with salt
replacement substances can gen-
erally only be used up to a water
hardness of 26 °E without adding
special salt.
¡ The water hardness is 0 - 8 °E.
You do not need to use special
salt.
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Rinse aid system en
Overview of consumption values with regeneration the water softening

system
Here you can find an overview of the maximum additional running time and
consumption values during regeneration of the water softening system.
You can find the column applicable to your model in the quick reference guide
according to its water consumption in the Eco 50° programme.
Water consump- Regeneration of Additional run- Additional water Additional power

tion in litres (de- the water soften- ning time in consumption in consumption in
pending on ing system after minutes litres kWh
model) x rinse cycles
6.5 / 6.7 8 7 5 0.05
7.5 / 7.7 7 7 5 0.05
9.5 6 7 5 0.05
above 10.5 5 7 5 0.05
The consumption values specified 1. Press the catch on the lid of the
are laboratory measurements determ- dispenser for rinse aid and lift
ined 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. 2
Rinse aid system
Rinse aid system

You can use the rinse aid system
Rinse aid system
and rinse aid to get tableware and 1

glasses rinsed perfectly without
marks.
2. Add rinse aid up to the max mark.
Rinse aid
For optimum drying results, use rinse
aid.
Only use rinse aid for domestic dish-
washers.
Adding rinse aid max
If the rinse aid refill indicator lights
up, top up with rinse aid. Only use
rinse aid for domestic dishwashers.
3. If rinse aid spills out, remove it

from the tub.
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Spilled rinse aid can cause ex- Switching rinse aid system off
cessive frothing during the wash
cycle. If you find the rinse aid refill indicator
4. Close the lid of the dispenser for irritating, e.g. when using combined
rinse aid. detergents with a rinse aid compon-
a The lid clicks into position. ent, you can switch the rinse aid sys-
tem off.
Setting the amount of rinse Tip: The function of rinse aid is lim-
ited with combined detergents. You
aid will generally get better results using
If there are streaks or water marks on rinse aid.
tableware, change the amount of 1. Press ⁠.
rinse aid. 2. Hold programme button A and
1. Press ⁠. press repeatedly until the dis-
2. Hold programme button A and play shows H:xx.
press repeatedly until the dis- 3. Release programme button A and
play shows H:xx. ⁠.
3. Release programme button A and a Programme button A flashes and
⁠. the display shows H:04.
a Programme button A flashes and 4. Press programme button A re-
the display shows H:04. peatedly until the display shows
4. Press programme button A re- the value set at the factory r:05.
peatedly until the display shows 5. Press programme button C re-
the value set at the factory r:05. peatedly until the display shows
5. Press programme button C re- r:00.
peatedly until the right amount of 6. Press to save the setting.
rinse aid has been set. a The rinse aid system is switched
– A low setting adds less rinse aid off and the rinse aid refill indicator
during the wash cycle and re- is deactivated.
duces streaking on tableware.
– A higher setting adds more Detergent
rinse aid during the wash cycle, Detergent

reduces water marks and im-
Find out which detergents are suit-
Detergent
proves the drying result.

6. Press to save the setting. able for your appliance.
Suitable detergents
Only use detergents that are suitable
for dishwashers. Both separate and
combined detergents are suitable.
For optimum washing and drying res-
ults, use separate detergent, adding
"Special salt" → Page 29 and "Rinse
aid" → Page 31 separately.
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Detergent en
Modern, powerful detergents mainly Tip: Suitable detergents are available

use a low-alkaline formulation with online via our website or from "Cus-
enzymes. Enzymes break down tomer Services" → Page 57.
starch and remove protein. Oxygen-
based bleaching agents are generally Separate detergents
used to remove coloured marks, e.g. Separate detergents are products
tea or ketchup. that do not contain components other
Note: Follow the manufacturer's in- than detergent, e.g. powder deter-
structions for each detergent. gent or liquid detergent.
With powder and liquid detergent the
Detergent Description dosage can be individually adjusted
Tabs Tabs are suitable for all to the level of soiling of the table-
cleaning functions and do ware.
not need to be measured For better washing and drying results
out. and to avoid damage to the appli-
With shorter Programmes ance, please additionally use "Spe-
tabs sometimes do not dis- cial salt" → Page 29 and "Rinse aid"
solve entirely and leave → Page 31.
residues of detergent. This Combined detergent
may impair the cleaning ef-
fect. Besides conventional separate deter-
gents, a number of products are
Powder deter- Powder detergent is re- available with additional functions.
gent commended for shorter These products contain not only de-
Programmes. tergent but also rinse aid and salt re-
The dosage can be adjus- placement substances (3in1) and,
ted to the level of soiling. depending on the combination (4in1,
Liquid detergent Liquid detergent works 5in1, ...), additional components such
faster and is recommen- as glass protection or stainless steel
ded for shorter Pro- cleaner.
grammes without PreR- According to manufacturers, com-
inse. bined detergents generally only func-
Sometimes liquid deter- tion up to a water hardness of 26 °E.
gent may leak out despite With a water hardness above 26 °E
the detergent dispenser you will need to add special salt and
being closed. This is not a rinse aid. For the best washing and
fault and is non-critical if drying results we recommend using
you remember the follow- special salt and rinse aid from a wa-
ing: ter hardness of 17 °E. If you are us-
¡ Only choose a pro- ing combined detergent, the washing
gramme without PreR- programme is adjusted automatically
inse. to ensure the best possible washing
¡ Do not select timer pro- and drying result.
gramming for starting
the programme.
The dosage can be adjus-
ted to the level of soiling.
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Unsuitable detergents ¡ The function of rinse aid is limited

with combined detergents. You will
Do not use detergent which could generally get better results using
cause damage to the appliance or rinse aid.
present a risk to health. ¡ Use tablets with a special drying
Detergent Description performance.
Hand washing-up Hand washing-up liquid Adding detergent
liquid can cause increased froth-
ing and damage the appli- 1. To open the detergent dispenser,
ance. press the locking latch.
Detergent con- Chlorine residue on table- 2. Add the detergent to the dry deter-
taining chlorine ware may present a risk to gent dispenser.
health.
50 ml
Information on detergents 25 ml
15 ml
Follow the instructions on detergents
in everyday use.
¡ Detergents marked as "organic" or
"ecological" (environmentally
friendly) generally contain lower
levels of active agents or com-
pletely dispense with certain sub-
stances. The cleaning effect may
be restricted here. If you are using tablets, one is
¡ Set the rinse aid and the water enough. Insert the tablets in a hori-
softening system to the separate zontal position.
detergent or combined detergent If you are using powder or liquid
in use. detergent, follow the manufac-
¡ According to manufacturers, com- turer's instructions and quantities
bined detergents with salt replace- for dosage in the detergent dis-
ment substances can only be used penser.
up to a certain water hardness, 20 ml – 25 ml detergent is suffi-
usually 26 °E, without adding spe- cient for normal soiling. If table-
cial salt. For the best washing and ware is only lightly soiled, slightly
drying results we recommend us- less than the amount of detergent
ing special salt from a water hard- specified is usually sufficient.
ness of 17 °E.
¡ To prevent sticking, only touch de-
tergents in a water-soluble pouch
with dry hands and only ever place
them in a dry detergent dispenser.
¡ Even if the rinse aid and special
salt refill indicators light up, wash-
ing programmes will run properly
with combined detergents.
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Tableware en
3. Close the lid of the detergent dis- Damage to glass and table-
penser.
ware
Avoid damage to glass and table-
ware.
Cause Recommendation
The following table- Only put tableware in
ware is not dish- the dishwasher if it is
washer-safe: marked as dish-
¡ Items of cutlery washer-safe by the
and tableware manufacturer.
made from wood
¡ Decorated glass-
a The lid clicks into position. ware, antique and
a The detergent dispenser will open hand-crafted table-
automatically at the optimum time ware
during the programme. Powder or ¡ Plastic parts not
liquid detergent will spread around resistant to heat
the washing tank and dissolve ¡ Tableware made
there. Tablets will fall into the tablet from copper or tin
collecting tray and dissolve in the ¡ Tableware soiled
right dosage. In order to ensure with ash, wax, lub-
that tablets can dissolve evenly, do ricating grease or
not place any other objects in the paint
tablet collecting tray. ¡ Very small items of
tableware
Tableware
Glass and tableware Only put glasses and

Tableware was not dishwasher- china in the dish-
safe. washer if it is marked
Only clean tableware that is suitable
Tableware
as dishwasher-safe by
for dishwashers. the manufacturer.
Note: Decorated glassware and parts The chemical com- Use a detergent
made of aluminium or silver may position of the deter- marked as gentle on
fade or discolour with dishwashing. gent causes damage. tableware by the man-
Delicate types of glass may turn ufacturer.
cloudy after a few washing cycles.
Highly caustic alkaline If you are using highly
or highly acidic clean- caustic alkaline or
ing agents, in particu- highly acidic cleaning
lar commercial or in- agents, in particular
dustrial cleaning commercial or indus-
agents, are not suit- trial cleaning agents,
able for dishwashers do not put aluminium
in conjunction with parts in the dish-
aluminium. washer interior.
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Cause Recommendation To save resources, do not pre-

rinse tableware under running wa-
The water temperat- Select a programme
ter.
ure of the programme with lower temperat-
is too high. ures. 2. Observe the following when arran-
After the programme ging tableware:
has ended, take glass- – Put heavily soiled tableware in
ware and cutlery out the bottom basket, e.g. pans.
of the appliance The more powerful the spray jet,
without delay. the better the dishwashing result
will be.
Arrange tableware – To prevent damage to table-
ware, arrange it so it is stable
Arrange the tableware correctly to and cannot tip over.
optimise the dishwashing result and – To prevent injury, arrange cut-
prevent damage to both the appli- lery with the points and sharp
ance and tableware. edges downwards.
Tips – Position containers with the
¡ Using the appliance allows you to openings facing down so no wa-
save energy and water compared ter can collect in them.
to washing-up by hand. – Do not block the spray arms -
¡ See our website for examples of make sure that they can turn
how to load your appliance effi- freely.
ciently, free of charge. – Do not place small parts in the
¡ To save energy and water, load tablet collecting tray and do not
the machine with the number of block it with tableware so as not
place settings specified. to obstruct the lid of the deter-
→ "Technical specifications", gent dispenser.
Page 58
¡ For better washing and drying res-
ults, position items with curves or
recesses at an angle so the water
can run off.
1. Remove large remnants of food

from your tableware.
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Basic operation en
Removing tableware Switching on the appliance

▶ Press .⁠
WARNING
Risk of injury! The Eco 50° programme is set by
Hot tableware can cause burns to the default.
skin. When hot, tableware is sensitive The Eco 50° programme is an es-
to shock, may crack and can result in pecially environmentally friendly
injury. programme and ideal for normally
▶ When the programme has ended, soiled tableware. It is the most effi-
do not empty the appliance until cient programme for the combina-
the tableware has cooled down for tion of energy/water consumption
a while. for this type of tableware and evid-
ences conformity with the EU Eco-
1. To prevent water dripping on the design Directive.
tableware, unload it starting at the If you do not perform any actions
bottom and working up. on the appliance for 15 minutes,
2. Check the washing tank and ac- the appliance will automatically
cessories for soiling and clean if switch off.
necessary.
→ "Cleaning and servicing", Setting a programme
Page 41
To adjust the wash cycle to the soil-
ing level of the tableware, select a
Basic operation
suitable programme.
Basic operation ▶ Press the right programme button.
Basic operation
→ "Programmes", Page 19
Opening appliance door a The programme is set and the pro-
gramme button flashes.
1
1. If the childproof lock is not activ-
ated, open the appliance door. Setting additional functions
1
2. If the childproof lock is activated,
press the catch of the lock to the You can set additional functions to
right and open the appliance complete the washing programme
door ⁠. selected.
Note: The additional functions which
can be used depend on the pro-
gramme selected.
1 → "Programmes", Page 19
▶ Press the button for the relevant
additional function.
→ "Additional functions", Page 21
2 a The additional function is set and
the additional function button
flashes.
1
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Setting timer programming will help prevent excess pressure

building up in the appliance and stop
You can delay the start of the pro- the appliance door bursting open.
gramme by up to 24 hours.
1. Press ⁠.
1. Press ⁠. a The programme is saved and the
a "h:01" appears in the display. appliance switches off.
2. Use or to set the required 2. Press to resume the pro-
start time for the programme. gramme.
3. Press ⁠.
a This activates timer programming. Terminate programme
Tip: To deactivate timer program- To end a programme early or to
ming, press or repeatedly until switch from a programme that has
"h:00" appears in the display. already started, you will need to can-
cel it first.
Starting the programme
1. Open the appliance door.
▶ Press . 2. Press for approx.
a The programme has ended when 3 seconds.
the display shows "0:00". 3. Close the appliance door.
Notes a The programme is cancelled and
¡ If you want to add more tableware ends after approx. 1 minute.
while the appliance is running, do
not use the tablet collecting tray as Switching off appliance
a handle for the top basket. You 1. Please note the information on
might touch the partially dissolved "Safe use" → Page 11.
tablet. 2. Press .
¡ You can only change a pro-
gramme when running if you can- 3. To prevent damage from dripping
cel it. water, turn the water tap off tight
→ "Terminate programme", (not applicable to appliances with
Page 38 Aqua-Stop).
¡ The appliance switches off auto- Tip: If you press during the wash
matically 1 minute after the end of cycle, the programme currently run-
the programme to save energy. If ning will be interrupted. When you
you open the appliance door im- switch the appliance back on, the
mediately after the programme has programme continues automatically.
ended, the appliance will switch off
after 4 seconds.
Interrupting programme
Note: When you open the appliance
door once the appliance has heated
up, leave the door slightly ajar for a
few minutes and then close it. This
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Basic settings en
Basic settings
Basic settings
You can configure the appliance to meet your needs.
Basic settings
Overview of basic settings

The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance.
Basic setting Display text Selection Description

Water hardness H:04 1 H:00 - H:07 Set the water softening system to
your water hardness.
→ "Setting water softening system",
Page 29
Level H:00 switches the water
softening system off.
1
Rinse aid dispensing r:05 r:00 - r:06 Set the amount of rinse aid to be dis-
pensed.
→ "Setting the amount of rinse aid",
Page 32
Switch the rinse aid system off with
level r:00.
Intensive drying d:00 1 d:00 - d:01 The temperature is increased during
the final rinse, which improves the
drying result. This may increase the
run time slightly.
Note: Not suitable for delicate items
of tableware.
Switch Extra Dry on "d:01" or off
"d:00".
Hot water A:00 1 A:00 - A:01 Set cold water or hot water connec-
tion. Only set the appliance to hot
water if this can be prepared with
little energy and a suitable installa-
tion is available, e.g. solar heating
system with circulation line. The wa-
ter temperature should be at least
40 °C and max. 60 °C.
Switch hot water on "A:01" or off
"A:00".
1
Factory setting (may vary according to model)
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Basic setting Display text Selection Description

TimeLight S:01 1 S:00 - S:02 Switch TimeLight on or off.
While the programme is running,
status information is projected onto
the floor below the appliance door
relating to timer programming, the
programme or the time remaining. If
the base panel is pulled forwards or
if the appliance is installed at eye
level with the cabinet front fitted
flush, the display is not visible.
Level "S:00" switches TimeLight off.
InfoLight I:01 1 I:00 - I:01 Switch InfoLight on or off.
While the programme is running, a
spot of light is projected onto the
floor below the appliance door. This
light will not be visible if the appli-
ance is installed at eye level with the
cabinet front fitted flush. If the appli-
ance door is not completely closed,
the spot of light will flash. The pro-
gramme has ended when the spot of
light is no longer visible on the floor.
Level "I:00" switches InfoLightoff.
Tone volume b:02 1 b:00 - b:03 Adjustment of tone volume.
End of programme indicated by an
audible signal tone.
Level "b:00" switches the signal tone
off.
1
Factory setting (may vary according to model)
Changing basic settings 6. Press programme button C re-

peatedly until the display shows
1. Open the appliance door. the right value.
2. Press ⁠. You can change several settings.
3. Hold programme button A and 7. Press to save the setting.
press repeatedly until the dis- 8. Close the appliance door.
play shows H:xx.
4. Release programme button A and
⁠.
5. Press programme button A re-
peatedly until the display shows
the required setting.
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Cleaning and servicing en
Cleaning and servicing
Cleaning products
Only use suitable cleaning products
To keep your appliance working effi-
to clean your appliance.

ciently for a long time, it is important → "Safe use", Page 11
to clean and maintain it carefully.
Tips on appliance care
Cleaning the tub
Follow the tips on appliance care to
WARNING make sure your appliance functions
Risk of harm to health! properly at all times.
Using detergents containing chlorine Action Benefit
may result in harm to health.
▶ Never use detergents containing Wipe the door seals, This ensures the parts
chlorine. the front of the dish- of the appliance will
washer and the con- remain clean and hy-
1. Remove any coarse soiling in the trol panel regularly us- gienic.
interior with a damp cloth. ing a damp cloth and
2. Add detergent to the detergent dis- washing-up liquid.
penser. If the appliance is not This will prevent un-
3. Select the programme with the going to be used for a pleasant odours.
highest temperature. while, leave the door
→ "Programmes", Page 19 slightly ajar.
4. "Start the programme without
1
tableware." → Page 38 Machine Care
Deposits can cause your dishwasher
Self-cleaning interior1 to malfunction, e.g. due to grease or
To remove deposits, the appliance limescale. To avoid such faults and
self-cleans the interior at regular inter- reduce odours, we recommend
vals. cleaning your appliance at regular in-
The programme sequence is auto- tervals.
matically adjusted for self-cleaning, Machine Care combined with com-
e.g. the cleaning temperature is mercially available machine care
briefly increased. Consumption val- products is the right programme for
ues, e.g. water and electricity, may the care of your appliance.
also increase. Run Machine Care without tableware
If the interior is no longer self-cleaned if the indicator for Machine Care
adequately and deposits occur, see lights up on the control panel or if ad-
this information: vised to do so by the display. Once
→ "Cleaning the tub", Page 41. you have run the Machine Care pro-
gramme, the indicator goes out. If
your appliance does not have a re-
minder function, follow the directions
for use on the machine care
products.
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Performing Machine Care Filter system

Run the Machine Care programme if
The filter system removes coarse
the indicator for Machine Care lights
soiling from the dishwashing cycle.
up on the control panel or if advised
to do so by the display.
Notes
¡ Run the Machine Care programme
3
without any tableware in the dish-
washer.
¡ Only use suitable machine care
2
products specially designed for
dishwashers and not dishwasher
detergent. Observe the manufac-
turer's instructions. 1
¡ Make sure that there are no alu-
minium parts in the interior of the
appliance. 1 Micro filter
¡ If you have not run Machine Care
after 3 washing cycles, the indic- 2 Fine filter
ator for Machine Care will go out Coarse filter
automatically.
3
¡ Follow the safety instructions and Cleaning filters
the directions for use on the pack-
agings of the machine care Soiling in the dishwashing water may
products. block the filters.
1. Remove any coarse soiling in the 1. After each wash check the filters
interior with a damp cloth. for residue.
2. Clean filters. 2. Turn the coarse filter anticlockwise
3. Add the machine care product to and remove the filter system ⁠.
the appliance. ‒ Check that no foreign objects
4. Press ⁠. fall into the sump.
5. Press ⁠.
a The Machine Care programme is 2
run.
a As soon as machine care has fin-
ished, the indicator for Machine
Care goes out.
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3. Pull down the micro filter to re- Cleaning spray arms

move.
Limescale and soiling in the dish-
washing 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
4. Press the locking catches to-
gether and lift the coarse filter out
⁠.
2
2
2. Pull up the lower spray arm to re-
1 move.
5. Clean the filter elements under run-

ning water.
Carefully clean the rim of dirt
between the coarse and the fine fil-
ter.
6. Re-assemble the filter system. 3. Check the outlet nozzles on the
Make sure that the locking catches spray arms for blockages under
on the coarse filter click into posi- running water and remove any for-
tion. eign bodies.
4. Insert the lower spray arm.
7. Insert the filter system into the ap-
pliance and turn the coarse filter a The spray arm clicks into position.
clockwise. 5. Insert the upper spray arm and
Make sure that the arrow markings screw it firmly in place.
match up.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot-
Troubleshooting
ing information before contacting Customer Service. This will avoid unneces-
sary costs.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
Improper 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.
▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with a
special connection cable, which is available from the manufacturer or his
Customer Service.
Appliance safety
Fault Cause Troubleshooting
Appliance door will not open Childproof lock is activated. ▶ "Open the appliance door."
or cannot be opened easily. → Page 37
Error code / Fault display / Signal

E:12 lights up. Heating element is furred 1. Descale the appliance.
up. 2. Operate the appliance with the Wa-
ter softening system.
E:14 lights up. Water protection system is 1. Turn off the water tap.
activated. 2. Call "Customer Service"
→ Page 57.
E:15 lights up. Water protection system is 1. Turn off the water tap.
activated. 2. Call "Customer Service"
→ Page 57.
E:16 lights up. Water is continuously run- 1. Turn off the water tap.
ning into the appliance. 2. Call "Customer Service"
→ Page 57.
E:18 or indicator for water Supply hose is kinked. ▶ Install the supply hose without
supply lights up. kinks.
Water tap is turned off. ▶ Turn on the water tap.
Water tap is jammed or ▶ Turn on the water tap.
furred up. The flow rate must be at least 10 l/
min when the water supply is open.
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E:18 or indicator for water Filter in the water supply is 1. Switch off the appliance.
supply lights up. blocked. 2. Pull out the mains plug.
3. Turn off the water tap.
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:22 lights up.1 Filters are soiled or blocked. ▶ Clean the filters.
→ "Cleaning filters", Page 42
E:24 lights up. Wastewater hose is blocked 1. Reposition the wastewater hose
or kinked. without kinks.
2. Remove residues.
Siphon connection is still ▶ Check the connection to the siphon
sealed. and open if necessary.
Cover of the wastewater ▶ Secure the cover of the "Wastewa-
pump is loose. ter pump " → Page 56 so it clicks
into position.
E:25 lights up. Wastewater pump is ▶ Clean the wastewater pump.
blocked. → "Clean wastewater pump",
Page 56
1
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E:25 lights up. Cover of the wastewater ▶ Secure the cover of the "Wastewa-
pump is loose ter pump " → Page 56 so it clicks
into position.
E:27 lights up. Mains voltage is too low. This is not a fault on the appliance.
1. Contact an electrician.
2. Have the mains voltage and elec-
trical installation checked by an
electrician.
Another error code appears A technical fault is present. 1. Press .
on the display. 2. Unplug the appliance or switch off
E:01 to E:30 the fuse.
3. Wait at least 2 minutes.
4. Insert the mains plug of the appli-
ance in a socket or switch on the
fuse.
6. If the problem occurs again:
‒ Press ⁠.
‒ Turn off the water tap.
‒ Pull out the mains plug.
‒ Contact "Customer Service"
→ Page 57 and give the er-
ror code.
Washing results
Tableware is not dry. No rinse aid used or dosage 1. Add "Rinse aid" → Page 31.
set too low. 2. Set the amount of rinse aid to be
dispensed.
Selected programme has no ▶ Select a programme with drying.
drying phase
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Tableware is not dry. Water collects in recesses of ▶ Position tableware at an angle
the tableware or cutlery. where possible.
The combined detergent 1. Use rinse aid to improve drying per-

used has a poor drying performance.
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.
early or drying process not 2. Only remove tableware 30 minutes
yet ended. after the programme has ended.
Rinse aid used has a limited ▶ Use a name-brand rinse aid.
drying performance. Eco products may have limited ef-
fectiveness.
Plastic tableware is not dry. Not a fault. As plastic does ▶ No remedial action possible.
not store heat so well, it also
does not dry as well.
Cutlery is not dry. Cutlery not arranged prop- 1. Arrange the cutlery properly.
erly in the cutlery basket or → "Arrange tableware", Page 36
cutlery drawer. 2. Arrange cutlery individually where
possible.
3. Avoid points of contact.
Appliance interior still wet Not a fault. The condensa- No action required.
after wash cycle. tion drying principle causes
water droplets in the tub –
they are indeed desirable
here. The moisture in the air
condenses on the inside
walls, runs off and is
pumped out.
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Remnants of food on table- Tableware was placed too 1. Arrange tableware with sufficient
ware. close together. space in between.
The spray jets must reach the sur-
faces of the tableware.
Basket is overfilled. 1. Arrange tableware with sufficient
space in between.
The spray jets must reach the sur-
faces of the tableware.
Spray arm rotation is ▶ Arrange tableware so that it does
blocked. not obstruct spray arm rotation.
Spray arm nozzles are ▶ Clean the "Spray arms" → Page 43.
blocked.
Filters are soiled. ▶ Clean the filters.
→ "Cleaning filters", Page 42
Filters are inserted incor- 1. Insert the filters properly.
rectly and/or not engaged. → "Filter system", Page 42
2. Engage the filters.
Washing programme selec- ▶ Select a more intensive washing
ted too weak. programme.
▶ Adjust the sensitivity of the sensors.
Tableware has been pre- ▶ Only remove large remnants of food
cleaned too intensely. The and do not prerinse tableware.
sensors chose a weaker pro-
gramme. Stubborn soiling
cannot be entirely removed.
Tall narrow receptacles in ▶ Do not position tall narrow recept-
corner areas are not rinsed acles at too great an angle or in
adequately. corner areas.
Top baskets on right and left ▶ Set the top baskets on the left and
are not set to same height. right to the same level.
→ "Top basket", Page 23
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Detergent residue in the ap- Lid of the detergent dis- 1. Arrange tableware in the top basket
pliance penser is blocked by items tableware so the tab collecting tray
of tableware parts and will is not obstructed by tableware.
not open. → "Arrange tableware", Page 36
Items of tableware are blocking the
dispenser lid.
2. Do not place tableware or fra-
grance dispensers in the tablet col-
lecting tray.
The lid of the detergent dis- ▶ Position the tab in the detergent dis-
penser is blocked by the tab penser crosswise, not vertically.
and will not open.
Tabs are used in the quick ▶ Select a more intensive Programme
or short programme. Dissolv- or use "Powder detergent"
ing time of the tab is not at- → Page 32.
tained.
Washing effect and dissolv- ▶ Change your "detergent"
ing performance are re- → Page 32.
duced after a prolonged
storage time or detergent is
very lumpy.
Water marks on plastic Due to laws of physics ▶ Select a more intensive pro-
parts. droplet formation on plastic gramme.
surfaces is unavoidable.
▶ Position tableware at an angle.
After drying water marks are
→ "Arrange tableware", Page 36
visible.
▶ Use rinse aid.
→ "Rinse aid", Page 31
▶ Set the water softening system
higher.
Wipeable or water-soluble Detergent substances are ▶ Change your "detergent"
coatings are present inside deposited there. These coat- → Page 32.
the appliance or on the door. ings cannot generally be re-
▶ Clean the appliance mechanically.
moved with chemicals.
White coating is deposited in 1. Set the water softening system cor-
the appliance interior. rectly.
In most cases you will need to in-
crease the setting.
2. Change your detergent if required.
Special salt dispenser is not ▶ Screw the special salt dispenser
screwed tight. tight.
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Stubborn white coatings are Detergent substances are ▶ Change your "detergent"
present on tableware, inside deposited there. These coat- → Page 32.
the appliance or the door. ings cannot generally be re-
▶ Clean the appliance mechanically.
moved with chemicals.
The hardness range is set in- ▶ Set the "Water softening system"
correctly or the water hard- → Page 28 to the water hardness
ness is greater than 62 °E or add special salt.
(8,9 mmol/l).
3in1/organic/eco detergent ▶ Set the "Water softening system"
is not effective enough. → Page 28 to the water hardness
and use separate detergents (pro-
prietary detergent, special salt,
rinse aid).
Too little detergent is being ▶ Increase the amount of detergent
used. used or change "Detergent "
→ Page 32.
Washing programme selec- ▶ Select a more intensive washing
ted too weak. programme.
Tea residue or lipstick marks Washing temperature is too ▶ Select a programme with a higher
on tableware. low. washing temperature.
Too little detergent is being ▶ Use a suitable "Detergent "
used or is unsuitable. → Page 32 and follow the manufac-
turer's instructions for the amount
to be used.
Coloured coatings (blue, yel- The formation of films is due ▶ Clean the appliance.
low, brown) that are difficult to substances contained in You can remove deposits with
or impossible to remove are vegetables (cabbage, celery, "Mechanical cleaning" → Page 41
present inside the appliance potatoes, noodles, etc.) or or a machine cleaning product. It
or on stainless steel table- tap water (manganese). may not always be possible to com-
ware. pletely remove deposits but they
are harmless to health.
The formation of films is due ▶ Clean the appliance.
to metal components on sil- You can remove deposits with
ver or aluminium tableware. "Mechanical cleaning" → Page 41
or a machine cleaning product. It
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Coloured coatings (blue, yel- may not always be possible to com-
low, brown) that are difficult pletely remove deposits but they
or impossible to remove are are harmless to health.
present inside the appliance
or on stainless steel table-
ware.
Coloured deposits (yellow, The formation of films is due 1. Check the setting of the water
orange, brown) that are easy to ingredients of food rem- softening system.
to remove are present inside nants and tap water (limes- → "Setting water softening system",
the appliance (mainly at the cale) "soaplike". Page 29
bottom). 2. Add special salt.
→ "Adding special salt", Page 29
3. If you are using combined deter-
gents (tabs), activate the water
softening system.
Follow the information about deter-
gents.
→ "Information on detergents",
Page 34
Plastic parts inside the appli- Plastic parts inside the appli- ▶ Discolouration can come about and
ance are discoloured. ance may become discol- will not impair functioning of the ap-
oured during the life of the pliance.
dishwasher.
Plastic parts are discol- Washing temperature is too ▶ Select a programme with a higher
oured. low. washing temperature.
Removable streaks are Amount of rinse aid to be ▶ Set the rinse aid system to a lower
present on glasses, glass- dispensed is set too high. setting.
ware with a metallic appear- No rinse aid has been ad- ▶ → "Adding rinse aid", Page 31
ance and cutlery. ded.
Detergent residue is present 1. Arrange tableware in the top basket
in the final rinse. Lid of the tableware so the tab collecting tray
detergent dispenser is is not obstructed by tableware.
blocked by tableware items → "Arrange tableware", Page 36
and will not open fully. Items of tableware are blocking the
dispenser lid.
2. Do not place tableware or fra-
grance dispensers in the tablet col-
lecting tray.
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Removable streaks are Tableware has been pre- ▶ Only remove large remnants of food
present on glasses, glass- cleaned too intensely. The and do not prerinse tableware.
ware with a metallic appear- sensors chose a weaker pro-
ance and cutlery. gramme. Stubborn soiling
Irreversible clouding of Glasses are not dishwasher- ▶ Use dishwasher-proof glasses.
glassware. proof, only suitable for dish-
▶ Avoid a lengthy steam phase
washers.
(standing time after wash cycle
ends).
▶ Use a programme with a lower tem-
perature.
▶ Set the softening system to the wa-
ter hardness.
▶ Use detergent with a glass protec-
tion component.
Rust spots on cutlery. Cutlery is not sufficiently ▶ Use rust-resistant tableware.
rust-resistant. Knife blades
are often more severely af-
fected.
Cutlery may also rust if ▶ Do not wash rusting items.
washed together with rust-
ing items.
Salt content in washing wa- 1. Remove any spilled special salt
ter is too high. from the tub.
2. Screw the cap of the special salt
dispenser on tight.
Detergent residue is present Spray arms were blocked by ▶ Check that the spray arms are not
in the detergent dispenser tableware so detergent was blocked and can rotate freely.
or the tablet collecting tray. not rinsed out.
Detergent dispenser was ▶ Only add detergent to a detergent
damp when detergent was dispenser when dry.
added.
Excessive formation of foam Hand washing-up liquid is ▶ Immediately add rinse aid to the
occurs. present in dispenser for dispenser.
rinse aid. → "Adding rinse aid", Page 31
Rinse aid has been spilled. ▶ Remove the rinse aid with a cloth.
Detergent or appliance care ▶ Change the brand of detergent.
product used causes excess-
ive foaming.
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Information on display panel

Special salt refill indicator Insufficient special salt. ▶ Add "Special salt" → Page 29.
lights up.
Sensor does not detect spe- ▶ Do not use special salt tablets.
cial salt tablets.
Refill indicator for special Water softening system is ▶ "Setting water softening system"
salt does not light up. switched off. → Page 29
Refill indicator for rinse aid Insufficient rinse aid. 1. Add "Rinse aid" → Page 31.
lights up. 2. Set the amount of rinse aid to be
dispensed.
Refill indicator for rinse aid Rinse aid system is switched ▶ → "Setting the amount of rinse aid",
does not light up. off. Page 32
Display flashes. Appliance door is not closed ▶ Close the appliance door.
properly. ‒ Arrange the tableware so
that no parts project beyond
the basket and prevent the
appliance door from closing
properly.
Machine Care indicator Machine care is recommen- ▶ Run the Machine Care programme
lights up. ded. without tableware.
‒ Use a special machine care
product.
The indicator will go out automatic-
ally after 3 wash cycles whether
Machine Care is carried out or not.
Malfunctions
Water is left in the appliance Filter system or area under 1. Clean the "Filters" → Page 42.
at the end of the pro- the filters is blocked. 2. Clean the "Wastewater pump"
gramme. → Page 56.
Programme has not yet ▶ Wait until the programme ends or
ended. cancel the programme with reset.
▶ → "Terminate programme",
Page 38
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Appliance cannot be Appliance functions have 1. Pull out the mains plug or switch off
switched on or operated. failed. the fuse.
2. Wait at least 2 minutes.
3. Connect the appliance to the power
supply.
Appliance does not start. The mains fuse has tripped. ▶ Check the relevant fuse.
Mains cable is not inserted. 1. Check whether the socket works.
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.
Programme starts automat- You did not wait until pro- ▶ → "Terminate programme",
ically. gramme ended. Page 38
Appliance stops during the Appliance door is not closed ▶ Close the appliance door.
programme or cuts out. properly.
Power and/or water supply 1. Check the power supply.
has been interrupted. 2. Check the water supply.
Top basket is pressing ▶ Check whether the rear panel of the
against inner door and pre- appliance is being pressed in by a
venting appliance door from socket or hose holder that has not
being closed securely. been removed.
▶ Arrange the tableware so that no
parts project beyond the basket
and prevent the appliance door
from closing properly.
Mechanical damage
Appliance door cannot be Door lock has been activ- ▶ Close the appliance door with
closed. ated. greater force.
Door cannot be closed due ▶ Check whether the appliance has
to installation method. been installed properly.
When closed, the appliance door,
its decor or attached parts should
not knock against adjacent cabin-
ets or the worktop.
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Lid on the detergent dis- Detergent dispenser or lid ▶ Remove detergent residue.
penser cannot be closed. are blocked by sticky deter-
gent residue.
Noise
Filling valves making knock- Caused by the domestic in- ▶ Can only be remedied in the do-
ing noises. stallation. No appliance fault mestic installation.
present. Does not affect
functioning of the appliance.
Knocking or rattling noise. Spray arm is striking table- ▶ Arrange tableware so that the spray
ware. arms do not strike tableware.
With a small load the water ▶ Distribute the tableware evenly.
jets directly strike against
▶ Load the appliance with more table-
the tub.
ware.
Light items of tableware ▶ Position light items of tableware se-
move about during the wash curely.
cycle.
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Clean wastewater pump 8. Insert the pump cover and press

down ⁠.
Large remnants of food or foreign
bodies can block the wastewater
pump. As soon as the washing water 2
no longer drains properly, the
wastewater pump must be cleaned. 1
WARNING
Risk of injury!
Sharp and pointed objects or frag-
ments of glass may block the waste
water pump and cause injury.
▶ Remove any foreign bodies care-
fully. a The pump cover clicks into posi-
tion.
1. Disconnect the appliance from the 9. Install the filter system.
power supply. 10. Insert the top and bottom basket.
2. Remove the top and bottom bas-
ket.
3. Remove the filter system.
Transportation, storage and disposal
4. Scoop out any water.

Transportation, storage
Use a sponge if necessary. and disposal
5. Prise off the pump cover using a You can find out here how to prepare
Transportation, storage and disposal
spoon and grip it by the your appliance for transportation and

crosspiece. storage. You will also find out how to
dispose of old appliances.
Removing the appliance

1. Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
2. Turn off the water tap.
3. Detach the drainage connection.
4. Detach the drinking water connec-
tion.
5. Loosen any screws fastening the
appliance to cabinet parts.
6. Lift the pump cover inwards at an
6. Remove the base panel if fitted.
angle and remove.
7. Pull the appliance out carefully,
7. Remove any remnants of food and
along with the hose behind it.
foreign bodies in the area of the
impeller.
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Protect appliance from frost Disposing of old appliance

If there is a risk of frost where the ap- Valuable raw materials can be re-
pliance will be standing, e.g. in a holi- claimed by recycling.
day home, empty the appliance com-
pletely. WARNING
▶ "Empty the appliance." Risk of harm to health!
→ Page 57 Children can lock themselves in the
appliance, thereby putting their lives
Transporting the appliance at risk.
▶ With redundant appliances, unplug
To avoid damage to the appliance, the power cord. Then cut through
empty it before transporting. the cord and damage the lock on
Note: Always transport the dish- the appliance door beyond repair
washer upright to prevent residual so that the appliance door will no
water getting into the machine's con- longer close.
trols and damaging the appliance. 1. Unplug the appliance from the
1. Remove tableware from the appli- mains.
ance. 2. Cut through the power cord.
2. Secure loose parts. 3. Dispose of the appliance in an en-
3. Turn on the water tap. vironmentally friendly manner.
4. "Switch on appliance." → Page 37 This appliance is labelled in ac-
5. Select the programme with the cordance with European Direct-
highest temperature. ive 2012/19/EU concerning
→ "Programmes", Page 19 used electrical and electronic
6. "Start the programme." → Page 38 appliances (waste electrical and
7. To drain the appliance, terminate electronic equipment - WEEE).
the programme after approx. The guideline determines the
4 minutes. framework for the return and re-
→ "Terminate programme", cycling of used appliances as
Page 38 applicable throughout the EU.
8. "Switch off the appliance."
→ Page 38 Customer Service
9. Turn off the water tap. Customer Service

10. To empty the residual water out of
If you have any queries, are unable to
Customer Service
the appliance, detach the supply

hose and let the water drain out. rectify faults on the appliance your-
self or if your appliance needs to be
repaired, contact Customer Service.
You can solve many problems your-
self by consulting the information on
troubleshooting in these instructions
or on our website. If this is not the
case, contact our after-sales service.
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With any warranty claims, we will AQUA-STOP guarantee1

make sure that your appliance is re-
paired by trained after-sales techni- In addition to warranty claims against
cians using genuine spare parts, in- the seller under the purchase agree-
cluding after the manufacturer's war- ment and in addition to our manufac-
ranty has expired. turer's warranty, we will provide a re-
Function-relevant genuine spare parts placement under the following condi-
according to the corresponding Eco- tions.
design Order can be obtained from ¡ If our Aqua-Stop system is defect-
Customer Service for a period of at ive and causes water damage, we
least 10 years from the date on will make good the damage for
which your appliance was placed on private users. To ensure protection
the market within the European Eco- from water damage, the appliance
nomic Area. must be connected to the power
supply.
Note: Under the terms of the manu-
¡ The liability guarantee is valid for
facturer's warranty the use of Cus-
the service life of the appliance.
tomer Service is free of charge.
¡ A claim can only be made under
Detailed information on the warranty the guarantee if the appliance has
period and terms of warranty in your been correctly installed and con-
country is available from our after- nected with Aqua-Stop according
sales service, your retailer or on our to our instructions; this also in-
website. cludes correctly fitting the Aqua-
If you contact Customer Service, you Stop extension (genuine access-
will require the product number (E- ory). Our guarantee does not cover
Nr.) and the production number (FD) defective supply lines or fittings up
of your appliance. to the Aqua-Stop connection on
The contact details for Customer Ser- the tap.
vice can be found in the enclosed ¡ If your appliance is fitted with
Customer Service directory or on our Aqua-Stop, you can leave your ap-
website. pliance unattended during opera-
tion and the tap turned on after-
Product number (E-Nr.) and wards. The tap only needs to be
production number (FD) turned off if you are away from
home for a long period, e.g. on
You can find the product number (E- holiday for several weeks.
Nr.) and the production number (FD)
on the appliance's rating plate.
The rating plate is located inside the
Technical specifications
appliance door. Technical specifications

Make a note of your appliance's de- Facts and figures for your appliance
Technical specifications
tails and the Customer Service tele- can be found here.

phone number to find them again
quickly. Weight Max.: 60 kg
Voltage 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz or
60 Hz
1
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Power rating 2000 - 2400 W yet been published. Please then fol-
low the instructions on searching for
Fuse 10 - 16 A
models. The model identifier is made
Power consumption Off mode/standby up of the characters before the slash
mode: 0.10 W in the product number (E-Nr.) on the
Left-on mode: 0.10 W rating plate. Alternatively you can
Networked standby: - also find the model identifier in the
W first line of the EU energy label.
Time in left-on mode:
0 min
Time after which ap-
pliance is switched to
networked standby
mode: - min
Complies with the
latest regulations (EU)
for energy labels and
ecodesign at the time
of placing on the mar-
ket.
and settings may in-
crease power con-
sumption and times.
Water pressure ¡ Min. 0.05 MPa
(0.5 bar)
¡ Max. 1 MPa
(10 bar)
Inlet rate Min. 10 l/min
Water temperature Cold water.
Hot water max.: 60 °C
Capacity 12 - 15 place settings
This product contains light sources
from energy efficiency class G. These
light sources are available as a spare
part and should only be replaced by
trained specialist staff.1
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[en] User manual

Switching on the appliance ............ 37 Customer Service.......................... 57

Restriction on user group

▶ Only use adapters approved by the manufacturer.

¡ Highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents in con-

¡ If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is danger-

WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!

▶ Only use the water hoses sup-

Safe installation ¡ If the water pressure is too high or

▶ So as not to scratch the finish 2. Pull the catch of the childproof

children from possible hazards result- Deactivating the door lock

Installation and connec-

appliance will use less electricity and Scope of supply

¡ Rubber apron1 Drainage connection

Familiarising yourself with your appliance

1 Rating plate Rating plate with "E number and FD number"

2 Detergent dispenser "Detergent" → Page 32 is added to the detergent

8 Cutlery drawer1 "Cutlery drawer" → Page 25

13 Cutlery basket1 "Cutlery basket" → Page 25

4 Special salt refill indicator "Water softening system" → Page 28

5 Rinse aid refill indicator "Rinse aid system" → Page 31

6 Programme buttons and additional "Programmes" → Page 19

9 Door opener1 "Opening the appliance door" → Page 37

10 Display The display shows information about the remain-

Programme Use Programme se- Additional functions

Programme Use Programme se- Additional functions

Programme Use Programme se- Additional functions

Information for test institutes Additional functions

formation for comparability tests, e.g.

Additional func- Use Additional func- Use

boards or baby bottles. Features

hygiene status. sible features of your appliance and

Top basket 3. Press in the levers on the right and

The basket can then slip down

Adjusting top basket with pairs of

2. Remove the basket. Bottom basket

3. Insert the basket at the right bas-

Check that the basket is level on

Cutlery basket 1. To fold down a side shelf, push the

Cutlery drawer Tip

Arrange cutlery with the points and

Etagere Folding prongs

You can fold the prongs down to po-

Small items holder Knife shelf

Level Top basket Bottom basket

Appliance height 81.5 cm with cutlery drawer

Level Top basket Bottom basket

Appliance height 86.5 cm with cutlery basket

Level Top basket Bottom basket

Appliance height 86.5 cm with cutlery drawer

Level Top basket Bottom basket

Before using for the first time

4. "Set the water softening system."

up. Tip: You can change these settings

On initial start-up or after a reset to Water softening system

the factory settings, you will need to Water softening system

Requirement: "The appliance has

Overview of water hardness settings

Water hardness °E Hardness range mmol/l Setting value