The appliance could tip. the rating plate of the dishwasher. Please note that free-standing If the dishwasher is to be installed appliances may tip over if the baskets in a high-sided unit, ensure that the unit are overloaded.
Keep infants away from the open disable the door lock. dishwasher. It could contain residue of the cleaning agent. Take the appliance to a designated waste disposal centre.
* some models Digital display You will need to purchase the * some models following before using the dishwasher for the first time: – special salt for use in dishwashers – detergent – rinse-aid Only use products, which are suitable for...
Rotate the programme selector In order to rinse dishes and glasses from the 12 o’clock position by one satisfactorily, the dishwasher requires soft notch to the left. water, i.e. containing little or no lime, otherwise water stains will be left behind on crockery and glasses, etc.
Filling in the Salt The LOW SALT indicator on the front panel will light up initially but will extinguish Open the screw-type cap of the again after a short period when the salt compartment solution has become sufficiently concentrated. If the set hardness value is , do not add Warning salt because no salt is used during...
Adding rinse aid Adjusting the amount of rinse-aid The rinse aid is required for stain-free The amount of rinse-aid added to the utensils and clear glasses. water can be varied by adjusting the Use only rinse aid for domestic stepless control. The rinse-aid control has dishwashers.
Absorbent materials such as sponges To prevent damage, take glass and and cloths. cutlery out of the dishwasher as soon Aluminium and silver parts have as possible after the programme has a tendency to discolour and fade during ended.
Pots and pans Very small items should not be washed in Lower basket the dishwasher as they could easily fall out of the baskets. Removing the dishes To prevent water dripping from the top basket onto the dishes in the lower basket, we recommend that you empty the lower basket first and then the top basket.
Cutlery Small accessories holder* Cutlery should be placed in the * some models dishwasher always unsorted and with the Light-weight plastic accessories, e.g. cups, eating surface pointing downwards. The lids, etc. can be held securely in the small spray jet is then better able to reach the accessories holder.
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Top basket with upper and lower roller pairs Pull out the top basket. Remove the top basket and re-attach it to the upper or lower rollers. To raise the basket, take hold of the basket on the upper edge and pull upwards.
(Do not use normal diagram. washing-up liquid!) Nowadays there are three types of dishwasher detergent available: 1. those containing phosphates and chlorine, 2. those containing phosphates but no chlorine, 3. those containing neither phosphates nor chlorine.
Adding detergent determine where the tablets should be placed inside the dishwasher (e.g. in Fill the dispenser with detergent. cutlery basket, detergent compartment, Please observe the manufacturer’s etc.).
auto 3in1 Note The use of so-called combined detergent Optimum rinsing and drying results can be products may make the use of rinse aid obtained by using standard detergents in and/or salt unnecessary. conjunction with separate application of There are currently several types of salt and rinse aid.
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Switching the salt refill indicator / water softening system off and on Close the door Rotate the programme selector from the 12 o’clock position by one notch to the left. Switch on main switch and hold down for at least 3 sec. The digital display indicates the current set hardness value and the salt...
Overview of programmes The max. possible number of programmes is illustrated in this overview. The corresponding programmes for your appliance can be found on the fascia. Type of Dishes e.g. porcelain, Delicate Non-sensitive Mixed Mixed pans, cutlery, glasses, etc. Type of food Soups, soufflés, Soups, Coffee, cake, milk,...
If only a small number of dishes have with the details contained in the been loaded into the dishwasher, selecting programme overview. a programme that operates at the next lowest temperature will usually suffice.
Switch on appears in the numerical display the main switch . The programme sequence starts automatically. Switching the dishwasher OFF Changing the programme Several minutes after the programme has It is possible to change the programme ended:...
Intensive drying Additional functions By activating the “Intensive drying” Pre-Soak * function, the final rinse will produce a higher temperature in all programmes The Pre-Soak programme option serves to resulting in an improved drying result perform a pre-soak cycle before the main (please note that higher temperatures programme.
1-hour steps up to 19 hours. This saves time and prevents problems. Switch on the appliance. Therefore you should occasionally have Press the timer programming button a careful look inside your dishwasher. until the digital display jumps to Overall condition of the machine...
Filters Spray arms The filters prevent large particles of Lime and remnants of food in the washing water can block the nozzles in the spray food in the water from reaching the pump. arms and the arm These particles may occasionally block the filters.
The water is no longer pumped normal daily usage yourself, without out of the dishwasher and it can be seen having to call out a service engineer. Not covering the filter. only does this save costs, but it also...
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Refill display does not light up. Rinse aid refill indicator switched off. (see auto 3in1 chapter) Salt refill indicator switched off. (see auto 3in1 chapter) Water remains inside appliance after programme has ended Blockage or kink in drainage hose. Pump is jammed..
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Remnants of food are stuck to the Amount of rinse-aid was set too dishes, cutlery, etc. low. Dishwasher was not loaded Tea stains or traces of lipstick have properly. Jets of water could not not been completely removed reach all parts of the dishes, etc.
Customer Service Information Please call your local service agent, if you Notes on comparison tests are not able to resolve any problem You will find details of the conditions for yourself. The name of your nearest service the comparison tests on the additional agent is shown in the Customer Service ”Notes on comparison tests”...
Installation Fresh water connection Using the enclosed parts, connect the The dishwasher must be connected by fresh water connection to the tap a qualified technician to ensure correct according to the installation instructions. operation. The specifications for supply, Ensure that the fresh water connection is drainage and connected load must fulfil not kinked, crushed or twisted.
(if fitted). Transporting the dishwasher You received your new appliance in Drain water from the dishwasher. Secure a protective shipping carton. All packaging all loose parts. The appliance should only materials are environmentally friendly and be transported in an upright position.
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Disposal of the packaging Warning Please dispose of the packaging material in an environmentally Children could become locked in the friendly manner. appliance (risk of suffocation) or find Keep children away from shipping themselves in other dangerous situations. carton and packaging components. Therefore: Pull out the mains plug, sever Danger of suffocation from folding and dispose of the power cord.
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The tap should only be turned off if you are absent from home for a prolonged period, e.g. several weeks holiday. Siemens-Electrogeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34, 81739 München To book an engineer visit and product advice GB 0844 / 8928999 Calls from a BT landline will be charged at up to 3 pence per minute.