Bosch SMS40T32UK Dishwasher User Manual (9001518125 - A)

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Table of contents
Safety ............................................... 4 Features......................................... 21
General information.......................... 4 Top basket ..................................... 22
Intended use..................................... 4 Bottom basket ................................ 23
Restriction on user group................. 4 Cutlery basket ................................ 23
Safe installation ................................ 5 Cutlery drawer ................................ 23
Safe use ........................................... 6 Etagere ........................................... 24
Damaged appliance ......................... 8 Folding prongs ............................... 25
Risk to children ................................ 9 Small items holder ......................... 25
Safety systems ............................... 10 Knife shelf....................................... 26
Basket heights................................ 26
Preventing material damage ........ 11
Safe installation .............................. 11 Before using for the first time ...... 27
Safe use ......................................... 11 Performing initial start-up ............... 27
Childproof lock1 ............................ 12 Water softening system................ 27
Door lock........................................ 12 Overview of water hardness set-
tings................................................ 27
Environmental protection and Setting water softening system ...... 27
saving energy................................ 13
Special salt ..................................... 28
Disposing of packaging ................. 13
Switching off water softening
Saving energy................................. 13 system ............................................ 28
AquaSensor1................................... 13 Regeneration of the water
Installation and connection.......... 13 softening system ............................ 29
Scope of supply ............................. 13 Rinse aid system........................... 30
Installing and connecting the ap- Rinse aid ........................................ 30
pliance ............................................ 14 Setting the amount of rinse aid ...... 30
Drainage connection ...................... 14 Switching rinse aid system off ....... 30
Drinking water connection ............. 14
Electrical connection ...................... 15 Detergent ....................................... 31
Suitable detergents ........................ 31
Familiarising yourself with Unsuitable detergents .................... 32
your appliance............................... 16
Information on detergents .............. 32
Appliance ....................................... 16
Adding detergent ........................... 32
Controls .......................................... 17
Tableware ...................................... 33
Programmes .................................. 19
Damage to glass and tableware .... 33
Information for test institutes .......... 20
Arrange tableware .......................... 34
Additional functions ..................... 21 Removing tableware....................... 35
Basic operation ............................. 35
Opening appliance door ................ 35
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Switching on the appliance ............ 35 Technical specifications............... 55

Setting a programme ..................... 36
Setting additional functions ............ 36
Setting timer programming1 ........... 36
Starting the programme ................. 36
Interrupting programme ................. 36
Terminate programme.................... 37
Switching off appliance .................. 37
Basic settings................................ 38
Overview of basic settings ............. 38
Cleaning and servicing ................. 38
Cleaning the tub ............................. 38
Self-cleaning interior1...................... 39
Cleaning products .......................... 39
Tips on appliance care................... 39
Filter system ................................... 39
Cleaning spray arms ...................... 40
Troubleshooting............................ 42
Appliance safety ............................. 42
Error code / Fault display / Sig-
nal................................................... 42
Washing results .............................. 44
Information on display panel.......... 50
Malfunctions ................................... 51
Mechanical damage....................... 52
Noise .............................................. 52
Clean wastewater pump................. 53
Transportation, storage and
disposal ......................................... 53
Removing the appliance ................ 53
Protect appliance from frost........... 53
Transporting the appliance ............ 54
Disposing of old appliance ............ 54
Customer Service.......................... 54
Product number (E-Nr.) and pro-
duction number (FD) ...................... 55
AQUA-STOP guarantee1 ................. 55
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Safety
Please read the safety information to ensure that you use the ap-
pliance safely.
General information
You can find general information about this instruction manual
here.
¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. Only this ensures you will
use the appliance safely and efficiently.
¡ This manual is intended for the user of the appliance.
¡ Follow the safety instructions and warnings.
¡ 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
Please read the information on intended use to ensure 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.
Do not let children play with the appliance.
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Safety en
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.
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.
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.
▶ Only use adapters approved by the manufacturer.
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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.
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
Follow these safety instructions when using the appliance.
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.
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Safety en
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.
¡ 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, e.g.
for the Machine Care programme, in conjunction with alu-
minium parts.
▶ Do not put any aluminium parts in the interior of the appli-
ance.
¡ 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.
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▶ Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the

appliance.
¡ 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 54
▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by
trained specialist staff.
¡ 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.
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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
¡ Modified or damaged water hoses

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

damage the appliance. lock forwards and close the ap-
▶ Do not use a steam cleaner. pliance door ⁠.
▶ So as not to scratch the finish
on the appliance, do not use
sponges with a rough surface or 1
abrasive cleaning agents.
▶ To prevent corrosion, do not use
sponge cloths on dishwashers
with a stainless steel front or
rinse such cloths thoroughly
several times before using them
for the first time. 2
Childproof lock
Childproof lock1 Deactivating the door lock

The childproof lock lets you protect 1. Open the appliance door.
children from possible hazards result- 2. Push the catch of the childproof
ing from the appliance. lock to the right and slide it
Depending on the features of the backwards .
model, the appliance comes with a
door lock.
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Door lock
The door lock is a mechanical safety
system and makes it more difficult to 2
open the appliance door.
You can activate or deactivate the
door lock.
WARNING
Risk of suffocation! 3. Close the appliance door.
Children may become trapped in the
appliance and thus suffocate.
▶ Activate the door lock and close
the appliance door.
→ "Opening appliance door",
Page 35
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
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 To ensure proper operation, connect
appliance will use less electricity and the appliance to the power and water
less water. supply correctly. Observe the spe-
cified criteria and the installation in-
Use the Eco 50° programme. structions.
The Eco 50° programme is en-
ergy efficient and environmentally Scope of supply
friendly.
→ "Programmes", Page 19 After unpacking all parts, check for
any damage in transit and complete-
If you do not have much tableware to ness of the delivery.
wash, use the additional Half Load If you have any complaints, contact
function.1 the dealer who sold you the appli-
The programme will adjust to a ance or our Customer Service.
lower load and consumption will Note: The appliance was tested at
be reduced. the factory to check it is in working
→ "Additional functions", Page 21 order. It is possible that water has left
marks on the appliance. These
marks will disappear after the first
wash cycle.
The delivery consists of the following:
¡ Dishwasher
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¡ Instruction manual Drainage connection

¡ Installation instructions
¡ Warranty1 Connect your appliance to drainage
¡ Installation material connection so dirty water is dis-
¡ Steam guard plate1 charged via the wash cycle.
¡ Rubber apron1 Installing the drainage
¡ Mains cable connection
¡ Quick reference guide1
1. Consult the installation instructions
Installing and connecting the ap- supplied for the steps required
here.
pliance
2. Connect the wastewater hose to
You can position your built-under or the outlet connection of the siphon
integrable appliance in a fitted kit- using the enclosed parts.
chen between wooden and plastic 3. When doing so, check that the
walls. If you subsequently install your wastewater hose is not kinked,
dishwasher as a free-standing appli- crushed or twisted.
ance, you must stop it from tipping 4. Also check that there is no cover
over, e.g. by screwing it to the wall or in the drainage system preventing
installing it under a continuous work- the wastewater from being dis-
top that is securely connected to ad- charged.
jacent cabinets.
1. Follow the safety instructions. Drinking water connection
→ Page 4
Connect your appliance to a drinking
2. Follow the instructions for electrical
water connection.
connection. → Page 15
3. Check the Scope of supply Installing the drinking water
→ Page 13 and the condition of connection
the appliance. Note: If you are replacing the appli-
4. Consult the installation instructions ance, you must use a new water sup-
for the installation dimensions re- ply hose.
quired.
1. Consult the installation instructions
5. Make the appliance level using the
height-adjustable feet. supplied for the steps required
here.
Make sure that the appliance is 2. Connect the appliance to the drink-
standing on the floor securely. ing water connection using the en-
6. Install the drainage connection. closed parts.
→ Page 14
Observe the Technical data
7. Install the drinking water connec-
→ Page 55.
tion. → Page 14
3. When doing so, check that the
8. Connect the appliance to the elec-
drinking water connection is not
tricity supply. 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
Familiarising yourself with your appliance

Familiarise yourself with the parts of your appliance.
Appliance
You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.
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7 9
6 10
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4 11
3 12
2 13
1 Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD number

→ Page 55.
The data you need for Customer Service → Page 54.
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en
2 Detergent dispenser Detergent → Page 31 is added to the detergent dis-

penser.
3 Bottom basket Bottom basket → Page 23
4 Dispenser for special salt Add special salt for the Water softening system
→ Page 27 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 40
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 22
8 Cutlery drawer1 Cutlery drawer → Page 23
9 Etagere Etagere → Page 24
10 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 40
11 Filter system Filter system → Page 39
12 Cutlery basket1 Cutlery basket → Page 23
13 Dispenser for rinse aid Add rinse aid for the Rinse aid system → Page 30 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
10 9 8 7
1 ON/OFF button Switching on the appliance → Page 35
Switching off the appliance → Page 37
2 Programme selector Programmes → Page 19
3 Start button and reset button Starting the programme → Page 36

Terminating the programme → Page 37
4 Programme sequence display The programme sequence display shows the cur-
rent cycle of the appliance, e.g. washing or dry-
ing.
5 Timer programming1 Setting timer programming → Page 36
6 Additional functions1 Additional functions → Page 21
7 Rinse aid refill indicator Rinse aid system → Page 30
8 Special salt refill indicator Water softening system → Page 27
9 Water supply display Display for water supply lights up

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10 Door opener Opening the appliance door → Page 35
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Programmes en
Programmes
Programmes
You can find an overview of the pro- ted. The running time will change if
grammes that can be selected here. the rinse aid system is switched off
Different programmes, which can be or rinse 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 9 - 20°°E. Different influen-
running time depends on the water cing factors such as water temperat-
temperature, the quantity of table- ure or pipe pressure may result in
ware, the level of soiling and the Ad- deviations.
ditional function → Page 21 selec-
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: Intensive: All
¡ Cleaning mixed ¡ Pre Rinse → "Additional func-
tableware and cut- ¡ Cleaning 65 °C tions", Page 21
Mix 65° lery. ¡ Intermediate rinse
Level of soiling: ¡ Rinsing 69 °C
¡ Removing common ¡ Drying
household food rem-
nants normally to
firmly dried-on.
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Programme Use Programme se- Additional functions

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
nants lightly dried-
on.
Tableware: Gentle: IntensiveZone
¡ Cleaning delicate ¡ PreRinse VarioSpeed
Delicate 40°
tableware, cutlery, ¡ Cleaning 40 °C Half Load
temperature-sensit- ¡ Intermediate rinse ExtraDry
ive plastics, glasses ¡ Rinsing 60 °C → "Additional func-
and stemware in the ¡ Drying tions", Page 21
stemware basket.
Level of soiling:
¡ Removing lightly ad-
hering fresh food
remnants.
Tableware: Time-optimised: ExtraDry
¡ Cleaning delicate ¡ Cleaning 45 °C → "Additional func-
tableware, cutlery, ¡ Intermediate rinse tions", Page 21
Quick 45° temperature-sensit- ¡ Rinsing 55 °C
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.
Information for test institutes E-mail enquiries to: dishwasher@test-

appliances.com
Test institutes are provided with in- The product number (E-Nr.) and the
formation for comparability tests, e.g. production number (FD) are required
according to EN60436. here. They can be found on the rat-
These are the conditions for conduct- ing plate on the appliance door.
ing the tests, however they are not
the results or consumption values.
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Additional functions en
Additional functions
Additional func- Use

Additional functions tion
You can find an overview of the addi- ¡ Switch on with mixed
tional functions that can be selected loads containing table-
IntensiveZone
here. Different additional functions, ware with different soil-
which can be found on the control ing levels, e.g. place
panel of your appliance, are available very soiled pots and
depending on the appliance configur- pans in the bottom bas-
ation. ket and normally soiled
tableware in the top
Additional func- Use basket.
tion ¡ The spray pressure in
¡ The running time is the bottom basket is in-
shortened by 20% to creased and the max-
VarioSpeed imum programme tem-
50% depending on the
washing programme. perature held longer.
¡ Energy and water con- This will increase the
sumption are increased. running time and en-
¡ Switch on with small ergy consumption.
loads. ¡ For a better drying res-
Half Load ult the final rinse tem-
¡ It is recommended
ExtraDry
adding less detergent perature is increased
to the detergent dis- and the drying phase
penser than for a full extended.
machine load. ¡ Especially suitable for
¡ The running time is drying plastic parts.
shortened. ¡ There is a slight in-
¡ Energy and water con- crease in energy con-
sumption are reduced. sumption and the run-
¡ To ensure a higher hy- ning time is extended.
giene status for the ap-
Hygiene
pliance and tableware, Features
the temperature is Features

raised and maintained
for an extra-lengthy You can find an overview of the pos-
period. sible features of your appliance and
¡ Especially suitable for how to use them here.
cleaning chopping These features depend on the model
boards or baby bottles. of your appliance.
¡ Continuous use of this
function increases the
hygiene status.
¡ This will increase the
running time and en-
ergy consumption.
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Top basket The basket can then slip down

slightly.
Arrange cups and glasses in the top 4. Raise or lower the basket evenly to
basket. the right level.
→ "Basket heights", Page 26
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Knife shelf 1
Check that the basket is level on
You can adjust the height of the top both sides.
basket to make room for larger items 5. Slide the basket back in.
of tableware.
Adjusting top basket with side Adjusting top basket with pairs
levers of rollers
To wash large items of tableware in To wash large items of tableware in
the baskets, adjust the shelf position the baskets, adjust the shelf position
of the top basket. of the top basket.
1. Pull out the top basket.
1. Pull out the top basket.
2. Remove the basket.
2. To prevent the basket from sud-
denly dropping down, hold the
side of the basket by the top edge.
3. Press in the levers on the right and
left on the outside of the basket.
3. Insert the basket at the right bas-

ket height.
→ "Basket heights", Page 26
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22
Features en
Check that the basket is level on

both sides. Cutlery basket
4. Slide the basket back in.
Arrange cutlery in the cutlery basket,
Bottom basket always without sorting it and with the
sharp points downwards.
Arrange pans and plates in the bot-
tom basket.
a
Cutlery drawer
Cutlery basket 1 Arrange cutlery in the cutlery drawer.
Large plates up to a diameter of
31/34 cm1 can be arranged as
shown.
1
23
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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.
1. To fold down a side shelf, push the
lever forwards and fold down Etagere
the side shelf ⁠.
2. To fold down the front prongs, Use the etagere and space under-
push the lever forwards and fold neath for small cups and glasses or
down the prongs ⁠. for large items of cutlery, e.g.
wooden spoons or serving cutlery.
3
1
2
Tip
If you want to return the cutlery You can adjust the height of the
drawer to the original position, fold etagere.1
the side shelf back up until it clicks If you do not need the etagere, you
into position. can fold it up.
Adjusting etagere1
You can adjust the height of the
etagere.
1. Position the etagere vertically and
pull it upwards ⁠.
1
24
Features en
1
1 2
2
1
2
3
2. Position the etagere at a slight 2. To use the folding prongs again,

angle and move to the right height fold them back up.
⁠. a The folding prongs click in posi-
3. Push the etagere down. tion.
a The etagere clicks into position.
Small items holder
Folding prongs Use the small items holder to posi-
Use the folding prongs to position tion small items of tableware, e.g.
tableware securely, e.g. plates. light plastic parts.
You can fold the prongs down to po-

sition pans, bowls and glasses
better.1
Folding down prongs1
If you do not need the prongs, fold
them down.
1. Push the lever forwards and fold
down the prongs ⁠.
1
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Knife shelf
Use the knife shelf for long, sharp ob-
jects and long items of cutlery.
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
Appliance height 86.5 cm with cutlery drawer

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

Before using for the → Page 27
first time 5. Set the amount of rinse aid to be
dispensed. → Page 30
Configure the settings for initial start-
up. Tip: You can change these settings
and other Basic settings → Page 38
Performing initial start-up 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.
Requirement: The appliance has Hard water leaves limescale on the
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 28 you can treat the water with special
2. Add rinse aid. → Page 30 salt and the water softening system.
3. Switch on the appliance. To avoid damage to the appliance,
→ Page 35 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 hard- Hardness mmol/l Level LED LED LED

ness value range
°E
0-8 Soft 0 - 1.1 0
9 - 20 Medium 1.2 - 2.9 1
21 - 26 Hard 3.0 - 3.7 2
27 - 44 Hard 3.8 - 6.2 3
Note: Set the water hardness determ- Setting water softening system
ined on your appliance.
With a water hardness of 0 - 8 °E Set the water hardness on your appli-
you can dispense with special salt ance.
and switch off the water softening 1. Determine the water hardness and
system. the appropriate setting value.
2. Press ⁠.
3. Press and hold ⁠.
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4. Turn the programme selector until 2. On initial start-up: Fill the dispenser
flashes. right up with water.
5. Release the button. 3. Note: Only use special salt for
6. Turn the programme selector until dishwashers.
the required level has been set. Do not use salt tablets.
0, 1, 2 or 3 LEDs will light up ac- Do not use table salt.
cordingly. Add the special salt to the dis-
→ "Overview of water hardness set- penser.
tings", Page 27
The factory setting is level 1 (LED
).
7. Press to save the setting. a
a The LEDs go out.
Special salt
You can use special salt to soften
water.
Adding special salt
If the special salt refill indicator lights Funnel 1
up, add special salt to the dispenser Fill the dispenser right up with spe-
for special salt just before the pro- cial salt. The water in the dis-
gramme starts. The amount of spe- penser is displaced and forced
cial salt required depends on the wa- out.
ter hardness: the higher the water 4. Place the lid back on the dis-
hardness, the greater the amount of penser and turn to close.
special salt required.
Switching off water softening
ATTENTION!
¡ Detergent may damage the water
system
softening system. If you find the special salt refill indic-
▶ Only fill the dispenser of the wa- ator irritating, e.g. when using com-
ter softening system with special bined detergents with salt replace-
dishwasher salt. ment substances, you can switch the
¡ Special salt can damage the tub salt refill indicator off.
due to corrosion.
▶ To make sure that any special Note
salt that escapes is washed out To avoid damage to the appliance, only
of the tub, add the special salt switch off the water softening system in
to the dispenser for special salt the following cases:
immediately before the pro- ¡ The water hardness is max. 26 °E
gramme starts. and you are using combined deter-
gents with salt replacement sub-
1. Unscrew the lid of the dispenser stances. According to manufactur-
for special salt and remove. ers, combined detergents with salt
1
28
Water softening system en
replacement substances can gen- 6. Press to save the setting.

erally only be used up to a water a The LEDs go out.
hardness of 26 °E without adding a The water softening system is
special salt. switched off and the salt refill indic-
¡ The water hardness is 0 - 8 °E. ator is deactivated.
You do not need to use special
salt. Regeneration of the water
1. Press ⁠. softening system
2. Press and hold ⁠.
In order to obtain fault-free function of
3. Turn the programme selector until
the water softening system, the appli-
flashes.
ance performs reheating of the water
4. Release the button. softening system at regular intervals.
5. Turn the programme selector until Regeneration of the water softening
no LED lights up (level 0). system takes place before the end of
→ "Overview of water hardness set- the main rinse cycle in all pro-
tings", Page 27 grammes. It will increase the run time
and consumption values, e.g. water
and electricity.
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

are laboratory measurements determ-
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
9 - 20°E.
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Rinse aid system
Spilled rinse aid can cause ex-

Rinse aid system cessive frothing during the wash
cycle.
You can use the rinse aid system
4. Close the lid of the dispenser for
and rinse aid to get tableware and
rinse aid.
glasses rinsed perfectly without
marks. a The lid clicks into position.
Rinse aid Setting the amount of rinse aid

For optimum drying results, use rinse If there are streaks or water marks on
aid. tableware, change the amount of
Only use rinse aid for domestic dish- rinse aid.
washers. 1. Press ⁠.
Adding rinse aid 2. Press and hold ⁠.
If the rinse aid refill indicator lights flashes.
up, top up with rinse aid. Only use
rinse aid for domestic dishwashers. 4. Release the button.
1. Press the catch on the lid of the the right amount of rinse aid has
dispenser for rinse aid and lift been set.
⁠.
0, 1, 2 or 3 LEDs will light up ac-
cordingly.
The factory setting is level 2 (LED
2 and LED ).
– A low setting adds less rinse aid
during the wash cycle and re-
duces streaking on tableware.
– A higher setting adds more
rinse aid during the wash cycle,
reduces water marks and im-
1 proves the drying result.
6. Press to save the setting.
2. Add rinse aid up to the max mark. a The LEDs go out.
Switching rinse aid system off

If you find the rinse aid refill indicator
irritating, e.g. when using combined
detergents with a rinse aid compon-
ent, you can switch the rinse aid sys-
max tem off.
Tip: The function of rinse aid is lim-
ited with combined detergents. You
will generally get better results using
rinse aid.
3. If rinse aid spills out, remove it
1. Press ⁠.
from the tub.
30
Detergent en
2. Press and hold ⁠. Detergent Description

3. Turn the programme selector until Tabs Tabs are suitable for all
flashes. cleaning functions and do
4. Release the button. not need to be measured
5. Turn the programme selector until out.
no LED lights up (level 0). With shorter Programmes
6. Press to save the setting. tabs sometimes do not dis-
a The LEDs go out. solve entirely and leave
a The rinse aid system is switched residues of detergent. This
off and the rinse aid refill indicator may impair the cleaning ef-
is deactivated. fect.
Powder deter- Powder detergent is re-
Detergent
gent commended for shorter
Detergent Programmes.
The dosage can be adjus-
Find out which detergents are suit- ted to the level of soiling.
able for your appliance. Liquid detergent Liquid detergent works
faster and is recommen-
Suitable detergents ded for shorter Pro-
Only use detergents that are suitable grammes without PreR-
for dishwashers. Both separate and inse.
combined detergents are suitable. Sometimes liquid deter-
For optimum washing and drying res- gent may leak out despite
ults, use separate detergent, adding the detergent dispenser
Special salt → Page 28 and Rinse aid being closed. This is not a
→ Page 30 separately. fault and is non-critical if
Modern, powerful detergents mainly you remember the follow-
use a low-alkaline formulation with ing:
enzymes. Enzymes break down ¡ Only choose a pro-
starch and remove protein. Oxygen- gramme without PreR-
based bleaching agents are generally inse.
used to remove coloured marks, e.g. ¡ Do not select timer pro-
tea or ketchup. gramming for starting
the programme.
Note: Follow the manufacturer's in-
structions for each detergent. The dosage can be adjus-
ted to the level of soiling.
Tip: Suitable detergents are available
online via our website or from Cus-
tomer Services → Page 54.
Separate detergents
Separate detergents are products
that do not contain components other
than detergent, e.g. powder deter-
gent or liquid detergent.
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With powder and liquid detergent the Detergent Description

dosage can be individually adjusted
Detergent con- Chlorine residue on table-
to the level of soiling of the table-
taining chlorine ware may present a risk to
ware.
health.
For better washing and drying results
and to avoid damage to the appli-
ance, please additionally use Special Information on detergents
salt → Page 28 and Rinse aid Follow the instructions on detergents
→ Page 30. in everyday use.
Combined detergent ¡ Detergents marked as "organic" or
"ecological" (environmentally
Besides conventional separate deter- friendly) generally contain lower
gents, a number of products are levels of active agents or com-
available with additional functions. pletely dispense with certain sub-
These products contain not only de- stances. The cleaning effect may
tergent but also rinse aid and salt re- be restricted here.
placement substances (3in1) and, ¡ Set the rinse aid and the water
depending on the combination (4in1, softening system to the separate
5in1, ...), additional components such detergent or combined detergent
as glass protection or stainless steel in use.
cleaner. ¡ According to manufacturers, com-
According to manufacturers, combined detergents with salt replace-
bined detergents generally only func- ment substances can only be used
tion up to a water hardness of 26 °E. up to a certain water hardness,
With a water hardness above 26 °E usually 26 °E, without adding spe-
you will need to add special salt and cial salt. For the best washing and
rinse aid. For the best washing and drying results we recommend us-
drying results we recommend using ing special salt from a water hard-
special salt and rinse aid from a wa- ness of 17 °E.
ter hardness of 17 °E. If you are us- ¡ To prevent sticking, only touch de-
ing combined detergent, the washing tergents in a water-soluble pouch
programme is adjusted automatically with dry hands and only ever place
to ensure the best possible washing them in a dry detergent dispenser.
and drying result. ¡ Even if the rinse aid and special
salt refill indicators light up, wash-
Unsuitable detergents ing programmes will run properly
Do not use detergent which could with combined detergents.
cause damage to the appliance or ¡ The function of rinse aid is limited
present a risk to health. with combined detergents. You will
generally get better results using
Detergent Description rinse aid.
Hand washing-up Hand washing-up liquid ¡ Use tablets with a special drying
liquid can cause increased froth- performance.
ing and damage the appli-
ance. Adding detergent
1. To open the detergent dispenser,
press the locking latch.
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Tableware en
2. Add the detergent to the dry deter- right dosage. In order to ensure
gent dispenser. that tablets can dissolve evenly, do
not place any other objects in the
50 ml tablet collecting tray.
25 ml
15 ml Tableware
Tableware
Only clean tableware that is suitable
for dishwashers.
Note: Decorated glassware and parts
made of aluminium or silver may
fade or discolour with dishwashing.
If you are using tablets, one is Delicate types of glass may turn
enough. Insert the tablets in a hori- cloudy after a few washing cycles.
zontal position.
If you are using powder or liquid Damage to glass and tableware
detergent, follow the manufac-
Avoid damage to glass and table-
turer's instructions and quantities
ware.
for dosage in the detergent dis-
penser. Cause Recommendation
20 ml – 25 ml detergent is suffi- The following table- Only put tableware in
cient for normal soiling. If tableware is not dish- the dishwasher if it is
ware is only lightly soiled, slightly washer-safe: marked as dish-
less than the amount of detergent ¡ Items of cutlery washer-safe by the
specified is usually sufficient. and tableware manufacturer.
3. Close the lid of the detergent dis- made from wood
penser. ¡ Decorated glass-
ware, antique and
hand-crafted table-
ware
¡ Plastic parts not
resistant to heat
¡ Tableware made
from copper or tin
¡ Tableware soiled
with ash, wax, lub-
ricating grease or
paint
a The lid clicks into position. ¡ Very small items of
a The detergent dispenser will open tableware
automatically at the optimum time Glass and tableware Only put glasses and
during the programme. Powder or was not dishwasher- china in the dish-
liquid detergent will spread around safe. washer if it is marked
the washing tank and dissolve as dishwasher-safe by
there. Tablets will fall into the tablet the manufacturer.
collecting tray and dissolve in the
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Cause Recommendation ¡ For better washing and drying res-

ults, position items with curves or
The chemical com- Use a detergent
recesses at an angle so the water
position of the deter- marked as gentle on
can run off.
gent causes damage. tableware by the man-
ufacturer.
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.
The water temperat- Select a programme
ure of the programme with lower temperat- 1. Remove large remnants of food
is too high. ures. from your tableware.
After the programme To save resources, do not pre-
has ended, take glass- rinse tableware under running wa-
ware and cutlery out ter.
of the appliance 2. Observe the following when arran-
without delay. ging tableware:
– Put heavily soiled tableware in
Arrange tableware the bottom basket, e.g. pans.
The more powerful the spray jet,
Arrange the tableware correctly to
the better the dishwashing result
optimise the dishwashing result and
will be.
prevent damage to both the appli-
– To prevent damage to table-
ance and tableware.
ware, arrange it so it is stable
Tips and cannot tip over.
¡ Using the appliance allows you to – To prevent injury, arrange cut-
save energy and water compared lery with the points and sharp
to washing-up by hand. edges downwards.
¡ See our website for examples of – Position containers with the
how to load your appliance effi- openings facing down so no wa-
ciently, free of charge. ter can collect in them.
¡ To save energy and water, load – Do not block the spray arms -
the machine with the number of make sure that they can turn
place settings specified. freely.
→ "Technical specifications", – Do not place small parts in the
Page 55 tablet collecting tray and do not
block it with tableware so as not
to obstruct the lid of the deter-
gent dispenser.
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Basic operation en
1
2. If the childproof lock is activated,
press the catch of the lock to the
right and open the appliance
door ⁠.
2
Removing tableware
WARNING
Risk of injury!
Hot tableware can cause burns to the
Switching on the appliance
skin. When hot, tableware is sensitive ▶ Press .⁠
to shock, may crack and can result in The Eco 50° programme is set by
injury. default.
▶ When the programme has ended,
The Eco 50° programme is an es-
do not empty the appliance until pecially environmentally friendly
the tableware has cooled down for programme and ideal for normally
a while. soiled tableware. It is the most effi-
1. To prevent water dripping on the cient programme for the combina-
tableware, unload it starting at the tion of energy/water consumption
bottom and working up. for this type of tableware and evid-
2. Check the washing tank and ac-
ences conformity with the EU Eco-
cessories for soiling and clean if design Order.
necessary. If you do not perform any actions
→ "Cleaning and servicing", on the appliance for 15 minutes,
Page 38 the appliance will automatically
switch off.
Basic operation
Basic operation
You can find out everything you need
to know about operating your appli-
ance here.
Opening appliance door

1
1. If the childproof lock is not activ-
ated, open the appliance door.
1
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en Basic operation
Setting a programme Starting the programme

To adjust the wash cycle to the soil- ▶ Press .
ing level of the tableware, select a a The programme has ended when
suitable programme. no indicators on the controls light
▶ Turn the programme selector until up.
the right programme has been se- Notes
lected. ¡ If you want to add more tableware
→ "Programmes", Page 19 while the appliance is running, do
a The programme is set and the LED not use the tablet collecting tray as
flashes. a handle for the top basket. You
might touch the partially dissolved
Setting additional functions tablet.
You can set additional functions to ¡ You can only change a pro-
complete the washing programme gramme when running if you can-
selected. cel it.
→ "Terminate programme",
Note: The additional functions which Page 37
can be used depend on the pro- ¡ The appliance switches off auto-
gramme selected. matically 1 minute after the end of
→ "Programmes", Page 19 the programme to save energy. If
▶ Press the button for the relevant you open the appliance door im-
additional function. mediately after the programme has
→ "Additional functions", Page 21 ended, the appliance will switch off
a The additional function is set and after 4 seconds.
the additional function button
flashes. Interrupting programme
Note: When you open the appliance
Setting timer programming1 door once the appliance has heated
You can delay the start of the pro- up, leave the door slightly ajar for a
gramme by 3, 6 or 9 hours. few minutes and then close it. This
will help prevent excess pressure
1. Press repeatedly until the relev- building up in the appliance and stop
ant display lights up. the appliance door bursting open.
2. To activate timer programming,
1. Press ⁠.
press ⁠.
a The programme is saved and the
Note: To deactivate timer program- appliance switches off.
ming, press repeatedly until none 2. Press to resume the pro-
of the displays 3h, 6h or 9h lights up. gramme.
1
36
Basic operation en
Terminate programme
To end a programme early or to
switch from a programme that has
already started, you will need to ter-
minate it first.
▶ Press for approx.
3 seconds.
a The programme is terminated and
ends after approx. 1 minute.
Switching off appliance

1. Please note the information on
Safe use → Page 11.
2. Press .
3. To prevent damage from dripping
water, turn the water tap off tight
(not applicable to appliances with
Aqua-Stop).
Tip: If you press during the wash
cycle, the programme currently run-
ning will be interrupted. When you
switch the appliance back on, the
programme continues automatically.
37
en Basic settings
Basic settings
Basic settings
You can configure the appliance to meet your needs.
Overview of basic settings

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

Water hardness Scale with 4 levels Set the water hardness.
→ "Setting water softening sys-
tem", Page 27
Rinse aid disp. Scale with 4 levels Set the amount of rinse aid to
be dispensed or switch off.
→ "Setting the amount of rinse
aid", Page 30
Extra Dry On Switch ExtraDry on or off for
Off 1 each operation.
For a better drying result the
temperature in the final rinse is
increased. This may increase
the run time slightly.
Note: Please take care with del-
icate tableware.
→ "Setting Intensive drying",
Page 38
1
Factory setting (may vary according to model)
Setting Intensive drying Cleaning and servicing
1. Press ⁠.
Cleaning and servicing
2. Press and hold ⁠. To keep your appliance working effi-
3. Turn the programme selector until ciently for a long time, it is important
flashes. to clean and maintain it carefully.
4. Release the button.
5. Turn the programme selector until Cleaning the tub
the right level has been set.
– If the LED lights up, Intensive WARNING
drying is switched on. Risk of harm to health!
– If the LED does not light up, Using detergents containing chlorine
Intensive drying is switched off. may result in harm to health.
▶ Never use detergents containing
6. Press to save the setting. chlorine.
a The LEDs go out.
1. Remove any coarse soiling in the
interior with a damp cloth.
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Cleaning and servicing en
2. Add detergent to the detergent dis- Action Benefit

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 table-
ware. → Page 36 Filter system
1
Self-cleaning interior The filter system removes coarse
soiling from the dishwashing cycle.
To remove deposits, the appliance
self-cleans the interior at regular inter-
vals.
The programme sequence is auto-
3
matically adjusted for self-cleaning,
e.g. the cleaning temperature is
briefly increased. Consumption val- 2
ues, e.g. water and electricity, may
also increase.
If the interior is no longer self-cleaned
adequately and deposits occur, see 1
this information:
→ "Cleaning the tub", Page 38.
1 Micro filter
Cleaning products
2 Fine filter
Only use suitable cleaning products
to clean your appliance. 3 Coarse filter
→ "Safe use", Page 11
Cleaning filters
Tips on appliance care Soiling in the dishwashing water may
Follow the tips on appliance care to block the filters.
make sure your appliance functions 1. After each wash check the filters
properly at all times. for residue.
2. Turn the coarse filter anticlockwise
Action Benefit
and remove the filter system ⁠.
Wipe the door seals, This ensures the parts ‒ Check that no foreign objects
the front of the dish- of the appliance will fall into the sump.
washer and the con- remain clean and hy-
trol panel regularly us- gienic.
ing a damp cloth and
washing-up liquid.
1
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en Cleaning and servicing
Make sure that the locking catches

2 on the coarse filter click into posi-
tion.
7. Insert the filter system into the ap-
pliance and turn the coarse filter
clockwise.
Make sure that the arrow markings
match up.
1
Cleaning spray arms
3. Pull down the micro filter to re- Limescale and soiling in the dish-
move. 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 .
4. Press the locking catches to-

gether and lift the coarse filter out
⁠. 2
2. Pull up the lower spray arm to re-

2 move.
5. Clean the filter elements under run-

ning water.
Carefully clean the rim of dirt
between the coarse and the fine fil- 3. Check the outlet nozzles on the
ter. spray arms for blockages under
6. Re-assemble the filter system. running water and remove any for-
eign bodies.
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Cleaning and servicing en
4. Insert the lower spray arm.

a The spray arm clicks into position.
5. Insert the upper spray arm and
screw it firmly in place.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot-
ing information before contacting after-sales 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 35
Error code / Fault display / Signal

Display for water supply Supply hose is kinked. ▶ Install the supply hose without
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.
Filter in the water supply is 1. Switch off the appliance.
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
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Troubleshooting en

Display for water supply
lights up
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.
Filters are soiled or blocked. ▶ Clean the filters.
→ "Cleaning filters", Page 39
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 Wastewater
pump is loose. pump → Page 53 so it clicks into
position.
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Display "Check water sup- A technical fault is present. 1. Press .
ply" flashes 2. Unplug the appliance or switch off
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 54 and give the er-
ror code.
Displays flash 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.
Washing results
Tableware is not dry. No rinse aid used or dosage 1. Add Rinse aid → Page 30.
set too low. 2. Set the amount of rinse aid to be
dispensed.
Selected programme has no ▶ Select a programme with drying.
drying phase
Water collects in recesses of ▶ Position tableware at an angle
the tableware or cutlery. where possible.
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Tableware is not dry. 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 34
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.
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.
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Remnants of food on table- Spray arm nozzles are ▶ Clean the Spray arms → Page 40.
ware. blocked.
Filters are soiled. ▶ Clean the filters.
→ "Cleaning filters", Page 39
Filters are inserted incor- 1. Insert the filters properly.
rectly and/or not engaged. → "Filter system", Page 39
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 22
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 34
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 31.
tained.
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Detergent residue in the ap- Washing effect and dissolv- ▶ Change your detergent → Page 31.
pliance ing performance are re-
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 34
visible.
▶ Use rinse aid.
→ "Rinse aid", Page 30
▶ Set the water softening system
higher.
Wipeable or water-soluble Detergent substances are ▶ Change your detergent → Page 31.
coatings are present inside deposited there. These coat-
▶ Clean the appliance mechanically.
the appliance or on the door. ings cannot generally be re-
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.
Stubborn white coatings are Detergent substances are ▶ Change your detergent → Page 31.
present on tableware, inside deposited there. These coat-
▶ Clean the appliance mechanically.
the appliance or the door. ings cannot generally be re-
moved with chemicals.
The hardness range is set in- ▶ Set the Water softening system
correctly or the water hard- → Page 27 to the water hardness
ness is greater than 44 °E or add special salt.
(6,2 mmol/l).
3in1/organic/eco detergent ▶ Set the Water softening system
is not effective enough. → Page 27 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 31.
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Stubborn white coatings are Washing programme selec- ▶ Select a more intensive washing
present on tableware, inside ted too weak. programme.
the appliance or the door.
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 31 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 38 or
present inside the appliance potatoes, noodles, etc.) or a machine cleaning product. It may
or on stainless steel table- tap water (manganese). 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 38 or
a machine cleaning product. It may
not always be possible to com-
pletely remove deposits but they
are harmless to health.
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- 2. Add special salt.
the appliance (mainly at the cale) "soaplike". → "Adding special salt", Page 28
bottom). 3. If you are using combined deter-
gents (tabs), activate the water
softening system.
Follow the information about deter-
gents.
→ "Information on detergents",
Page 32
48
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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 30
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 34
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.
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.
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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 30
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.
Information on display panel

Special salt refill indicator Insufficient special salt. ▶ Add Special salt → Page 28.
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 27
Refill indicator for rinse aid Insufficient rinse aid. 1. Add Rinse aid → Page 30.
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 30
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Troubleshooting en
Malfunctions
Water is left in the appliance Filter system or area under 1. Clean the Filters → Page 39.
at the end of the pro- the filters is blocked. 2. Clean the Wastewater pump
gramme. → Page 53.
Programme has not yet ▶ Wait until the programme ends or
ended. cancel the programme with reset.
▶ → "Terminate programme",
Page 37
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 37
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.
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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.
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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Transportation, storage and disposal en
Clean wastewater pump

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

ket.
3. Remove the filter system.
and disposal
4. Scoop out any water. You can find out here how to prepare
Use a sponge if necessary. your appliance for transportation and
5. Prise off the pump cover using a storage. You will also find out how to
spoon and grip it by the dispose of old appliances.
crosspiece.
Removing the appliance
1. Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
3. Detach the drainage connection.
4. Detach the drinking water connec-
tion.
5. Loosen any screws fastening the
appliance to cabinet parts.
6. Remove the base panel if fitted.
7. Pull the appliance out carefully,
6. Lift the pump cover inwards at an along with the hose behind it.
angle and remove.
7. Remove any remnants of food and Protect appliance from frost
foreign bodies in the area of the
impeller. If there is a risk of frost where the ap-
8. Insert the pump cover and press pliance will be standing, e.g. in a holi-
down ⁠. day home, empty the appliance com-
pletely.
▶ Empty the appliance. → Page 54
53
en Customer Service
Transporting the appliance 1. Unplug the appliance from the

mains.
To avoid damage to the appliance, 2. Cut through the power cord.
empty it before transporting. 3. Dispose of the appliance in an en-
Note: Always transport the dish- vironmentally friendly manner.
washer upright to prevent residual
water getting into the machine's con- This appliance is labelled in ac-
trols and damaging the appliance. cordance with European Direct-
ive 2012/19/EU concerning
1. Remove tableware from the appli- used electrical and electronic
ance. appliances (waste electrical and
2. Secure loose parts. electronic equipment - WEEE).
3. Turn on the water tap. The guideline determines the
4. Switch on appliance. → Page 35 framework for the return and re-
5. Select the programme with the cycling of used appliances as
highest temperature. applicable throughout the EU.
→ "Programmes", Page 19
6. Start the programme. → Page 36 Customer Service
7. To drain the appliance, terminate Customer Service

the programme after approx.
4 minutes. If you have any queries, are unable to
→ "Terminate programme", rectify faults on the appliance your-
Page 37 self or if your appliance needs to be
8. Switch off the appliance. repaired, contact Customer Service.
→ Page 37 You can solve many problems your-
self by consulting the information on
troubleshooting in these instructions
10. To empty the residual water out of or on our website. If this is not the
the appliance, detach the supply case, contact our Customer Service.
hose and let the water drain out. We will always find an appropriate
solution and try to avoid unnecessary
Disposing of old appliance visits being made by a Customer Ser-
Valuable raw materials can be re- vice technician.
claimed by recycling. With any warranty claims we will
make sure that your appliance is re-
paired by trained Customer Service
WARNING technicians using genuine spare
Risk of harm to health! parts, including after the manufac-
Children can lock themselves in the turer's warranty has expired.
appliance, thereby putting their lives For safety reasons repairs to the ap-
at risk. pliance should only be carried out by
▶ With redundant appliances, unplug
trained specialist staff. The warranty
the power cord. Then cut through claim becomes void if repairs or in-
the cord and damage the lock on terventions have been carried out by
the appliance door beyond repair persons not authorised by us for that
so that the appliance door will no purpose or if our appliances have
longer close. been fitted with spare, supplementary
54
Technical specifications en
or accessory parts that were not AQUA-STOP guarantee1

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

phone number to find them again Facts and figures for your appliance
quickly. can be found here.
Weight Max.: 60 kg
Voltage 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz or
60 Hz
1
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en Technical specifications
Power rating 2000 - 2400 W ternatively you can also find the
model identifier in the first line of the
Fuse 10 - 16 A
EU energy label.
Power consumption Off mode/standby
mode: 0.10 W
Left-on mode: 0.10 W
Networked standby: -
W
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.
Additional functions
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
More information about your model
can be found online at https://
www.bsh-group.com/energylabel1.
This web address is linked to the offi-
cial EU EPREL product database. At
the time of printing its web address
had not yet been published. Please
then follow the instructions on
searching for models. The model
identifier is made up of the charac-
ters before the slash in the product
number (E-Nr.) on the rating plate. Al-
1
Only applies to countries in the European Economic Area
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Switching on the appliance ............ 35 Technical specifications............... 55

Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by chil-

WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!

WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion!

▶ Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the

WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!

¡ Modified or damaged water hoses

¡ Unsuitable cleaning agents may 2. Pull the catch of the childproof

Childproof lock1 Deactivating the door lock

Installation and connec-

¡ Instruction manual Drainage connection

Familiarising yourself with your appliance

1 Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD number

2 Detergent dispenser Detergent → Page 31 is added to the detergent dis-

8 Cutlery drawer1 Cutlery drawer → Page 23

9 Etagere Etagere → Page 24

12 Cutlery basket1 Cutlery basket → Page 23

3 Start button and reset button Starting the programme → Page 36

6 Additional functions1 Additional functions → Page 21

7 Rinse aid refill indicator Rinse aid system → Page 30

8 Special salt refill indicator Water softening system → Page 27

9 Water supply display Display for water supply lights up

Programme Use Programme se- Additional functions

Programme Use Programme se- Additional functions

Information for test institutes E-mail enquiries to: dishwasher@test-

Additional func- Use

the temperature is Features

Top basket The basket can then slip down

3. Insert the basket at the right bas-

Check that the basket is level on

Arrange cutlery with the points and

2. Position the etagere at a slight 2. To use the folding prongs again,

You can fold the prongs down to po-

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

4. Set the water softening system.

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

the factory settings, you will need to Water softening system

Overview of water hardness settings

Water hard- Hardness mmol/l Level LED LED LED

replacement substances can gen- 6. Press to save the setting.

Overview of consumption values with regeneration the water

Water consump- Regeneration of Additional run- Additional water Additional power

The consumption values specified

Spilled rinse aid can cause ex-

Rinse aid Setting the amount of rinse aid

Switching rinse aid system off

2. Press and hold ⁠. Detergent Description

With powder and liquid detergent the Detergent Description

Cause Recommendation ¡ For better washing and drying res-

Opening appliance door

Setting a programme Starting the programme

Switching off appliance

Overview of basic settings

Basic setting Selection Description

Setting Intensive drying Cleaning and servicing