Atag VA9711ST User manual

Dear ATAG customer!
We hope that you will have many years of use from your new machine.
The machine has many features. To make the most of its functions, we
recommend that you read the operating instructions before using the
machine. The operating instructions include information on how you
can help protect the environment.
Operating Instructions
Dishwasher
VA9711ST

3Before washing for the first time
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Read the operating instructions
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Be careful with certain materials
3
Checking water hardness
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Programme key
4Safety instructions
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General
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Installation
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Winter storage/Transport
4
Overflow guard function
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Cleaning
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Packing material
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Disposal
5Child safety
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Child safety and dishwashing
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Activate child lock (button lock)
6Dishwasher components
7Dishwasher baskets
10Front panel
11Dispenser
12Economic dishwashing
13Fragile dishes
14Dishwashing
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Load the baskets correctly
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Add detergent
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Select the programme
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Select options
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After dishwashing
20Settings
23Time remaining
24Status light
25Care and cleaning
28Rinse aid
29Salt
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Top up with salt
30Error messages
31Troubleshooting
34Information for test institute
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Energy labelling
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Dosages during testing
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Loading the dishwasher
36Technical information
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Information on energy labelling
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Technical data
37Installation
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Safety instructions
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Transport protection for the door
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Setup
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Drainage connection
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Connection to water supply
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Electrical connection
39Service
40Quick guide
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Contents

Read the operating instructions
Read through the operating instructions before using the
dishwasher, especially the sections Safety instructions,
Child safety and Dishwashing.
Be careful with certain materials
Read the section Fragile dishes before dishwashing
porcelain with unglazed decoration or other utensils made
from plastic, wood or crystal that you value.
Checking water hardness
Contact the local waterworks to check the water hardness
in your area. This is important when adjusting the water
softener (see the section Settings). Before you begin
washing, you may also need to fill up the salt (see the
section Salt). Once you have adjusted the water softener,
use detergent and rinse aid doses suitable for soft water.
Programme key
Some dishwashers include programme keys in different
languages. Attach the programme key in the desired
language to the top of the door.
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Before washing for the first time

General
• Read the operating instructions and keep them in a
safe place!
• Never use the dishwasher for any purpose other than
that specified in these operating instructions.
• Do not load the dishwasher door or dishwasher
baskets with anything other than dishes.
• Never leave the dishwasher door open as someone
may trip on it.
• Use only dishwasher detergent!
•Place knives and other sharp items so that they cannot
harm anyone or damage the dishwasher.
• The machine is not designed to be used by persons
(even children) that are physically or mentally
handicapped or lack experience and knowledge. Such
persons must receive instruction in how to use the
machine from the person responsible for their safety.
• Children must be watched to ensure they do not play
with the dishwasher.
• Damaged mains cables must only be replaced by a
qualified electrician.
• This dishwasher is for household or similar use, such
as:
- staff kitchens in shops, offices and other
workplaces.
- farms.
- for guests at hotels, motels and other types of
accommodation.
- bed & breakfast hotels.
• Never place dishes with solvent residues in the
dishwasher due to the risk of explosion. Nor may
dishes that contain ash, wax or lubricants be washed
in the dishwasher.
Installation
See the section Installation.
Winter storage/Transport
• Store the dishwasher where the temperature remains
above freezing.
• Avoid long transport distances in very cold weather.
•Transport the dishwasher upright or laying on its back.
Overflow guard function
The overflow protection starts pumping out the machine
and turns off the water supply if the water level in the
dishwasher exceeds the normal level. If the overflow
protection is triggered, turn off the water supply and call
the service division.
Cleaning
When cleaning the edge around the door, use only a
slightly damp cloth. Do not spray water around the edge!
Moisture can make its way into the lock, which contains
electrical components.
Packing material
Please sort waste materials in accordance with local
guidelines.
Disposal
• When the dishwasher has reached the end of its
service life and is to be disposed of, it should
immediately be made unusable. Pull out the power
cable and cut it as short as possible.
• The dishwasher is manufactured and labelled for
recycling.
• Contact your local authority for information about
where and how your dishwasher should be correctly
recycled.
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Safety instructions

Child safety and dishwashing
• Use the knife basket, or knife stand, for all long/sharp
items.
• Always close the door and start the programme
immediately after you have added the detergent.
• Keep children away from the dishwasher when the
door is open. Some detergent may remain inside!
• Do not allow children to use or play with the
dishwasher. Be especially vigilant when the door is
open.
WARNING!
Children must be supervised –
dishwasher detergent is corrosive!
Store detergent and rinse aid out of the reach of children!
If anyone swallows dishwasher detergent, they should
immediately drink one or two glasses of milk or water.
Do not attempt to induce vomiting. Contact a doctor! If
anyone gets dishwasher detergent in their eyes, rinse
(for at least 15 minutes) with plenty of water.
Activate child lock (button lock)
You can activate the child lock (button lock) to prevent
children from starting the dishwasher (see the section
Settings).
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Child safety

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Status light
Spray arms7.Knife basket1.
Serial number plate8.Middle basket2.
Salt compartment9.Filters3.
Lower basket10.Cutlery basket4.
Rinse aid compartment11.Detergent compartment5.
Panel12.Upper basket6.
*Specifications may differ depending on the model and market.
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Dishwasher components*

Upper basket
1. Wine glass shelf
2. Handle
3. Knife guard
4. Spray arm
5. Locking handle for upper basket
Raising the upper basket
1. Pull out the upper basket.
2. Grab the sides of the upper basket with both hands and
lift it up.
Lowering the upper basket
1. Pull out the upper basket.
2. Pull out the two locking handles (5) on either side to
lower the upper basket.
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Middle basket
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Protective cap
1. Wire basket for cups, small glasses or bowls
2. Utensils basket for ladles, whisks, food turners, serving
cutlery and similar items
3. Spray pipes
4. Handle
The wire basket can be replaced with another utensils
basket.
The two baskets in the middle basket can be removed, or
the entire middle basket can be removed, to create more
space between the upper and lower baskets if larger items
are being washed.
NOTE!
Fit the supplied protective cap if the wire basket with spray
pipes or the entire middle basket is removed. Don't forget
to remove the protective cap when the wire basket with
spray pipes or the entire middle basket is refitted.
*Specifications may differ depending on the model and market.
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Dishwasher baskets*

Lower basket
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1. Fold-down plate support left
2. Fold-down plate support right
3. Forward mount for plate support (used for plates with a
diameter greater than 25 cm)
4. Handle
Knife basket
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1. Basket
2. Knife support
Cutlery basket
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b
*Specifications may differ depending on the model and market.
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Dishwasher baskets*

Cutlery basket with lid
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b
Positioning of cutlery basket lid (in upper basket)
The cutlery basket lid can be removed and used, for example, as an extra cutlery basket in the upper basket (see below).
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c
*Specifications may differ depending on the model and market.
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Dishwasher baskets*

The panel is fitted with touch buttons with audible feedback (see the chapter Settings).
1 32 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 14
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Child lock (button lock)8.Main power switch1.
High temperature9.Programme selector2.
Long dry10.Programme symbol3.
Delayed start11.Display4.
Set time (for the Time program)12.Rinse aid indicator5.
Time saver13.TAB (3-in-1/all-in-one detergent)6.
Start/Stop14.Salt indicator7.
NOTE!
• The touch buttons only react to use when the door is open. Wait a moment before pressing the touch buttons after
opening the door.
• Two minutes after the last button press, the panel backlight enters energy saving mode. Close and reopen the door,
or press the main power switch, to reactivate the panel.
• Keep the touch buttons clean and free from grease. Wipe them clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Never use
cleaners – they can scratch the surface. Use the main power switch to turn off the dishwasher before cleaning the
touch buttons to avoid activating any buttons unintentionally.
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Front panel

1. Prewash detergent compartment
2. Main wash detergent compartment
3. Rinse aid compartment
4. Detergent compartment lid
5. Rinse aid compartment lid
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Dispenser

Run programmes only with a full
load
Wait to run a programme until the dishwasher is full, this
way you save energy. Use the Rinse & Hold programme
to rinse the dishes if there are any unpleasant odours
while you wait for the dishwasher to become fully loaded.
Run programmes at a lower
temperature
If the dishes are only slightly dirty, you can select a lower
temperature with certain programmes. See also the
section Select options in the chapter Dishwashing.
Select a programme with Short dry
To save energy, use Short dry. The drying result will be
better if, once the programme is finished, you leave the
door slightly open.
Do not rinse under running water
Simply scrape off large food particles before loading the
dishwasher.
Choose a green detergent
Read the environmental declaration on the packaging!
Connect to cold water...
If you use oil or electricity to heat your home.
Connect to hot water (max. 70 °C)...
If you use district heating, solar power or geothermal
power to heat your home. Choosing a hot water
connection cuts programme times and reduces the
dishwasher's electricity consumption.
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Economic dishwashing

Some cookware is not dishwasher safe. This can be for
several reasons. Some materials cannot withstand strong
heat, others can be damaged by dishwashing detergent.
Fragile decoration
Porcelain with decoration on top of the glazing (the items
feel rough) should not be washed in a dishwasher.
Crystal / Glass
Position items so that they do not touch each other during
the wash. Use the lowest possible wash temperature and
the shortest possible programme. Select Short dry.
Antique and very fragile items should not be washed in
a dishwasher.
Glass washed in a dishwasher at high temperatures can
gradually develop a grey film that cannot be removed.
Wash fragile glasses at a low temperature and with a
small amount of detergent.
Silver
Silver and stainless steel items should not come into
contact, as the silver can become discoloured.
Cutlery with glued handles
Some types of glue are not dishwasher safe. In such
cases, the handles may loosen.
Wood
Wooden items should only be washed in a dishwasher if
marked dishwasher safe.
Aluminium
Aluminium can lose its shine if washed in a dishwasher.
However, good quality aluminium pans can be washed
in a dishwasher, even if some of the shine will be lost.
Plastic items
Avoid washing plastic items that cannot withstand high
temperatures.
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Fragile dishes

Below are step-by-step instructions to help you achieve
the best possible dishwashing results.
1Load the baskets correctly
Do not rinse dishes under running water before
loading them in the dishwasher. Simply scrape off
large food particles before loading the dishwasher.
See the section Fragile dishes if you want to wash items
that may be considered fragile.
Upper basket and knife basket
Place glasses, cups, bowls, side plates and saucers in
the upper basket. Wine glasses are placed on the wine
glass shelf (if fitted). Place sharp knives in the special
knife basket at the top of the dishwasher, or in the knife
stand on the right (if fitted).
NOTE!
All dirty surfaces should face inwards and downwards!
Middle basket
The middle basket's wire basket with spray pipes is
suitable for low objects such as cups, small glasses and
bowls. The middle basket's utensils basket has space for
ladles, whisks, serving cutlery and similar items.
Do not place bowls or cups in the
utensils basket!
The two baskets in the middle basket can be removed,
or the entire middle basket can be removed, to create
more space between the upper and lower baskets if larger
items are being washed.
NOTE!
Fit the supplied protective cap if the wire basket with
spray pipes or the entire middle basket is removed. Don't
forget to remove the protective cap when the wire basket
with spray pipes or the entire middle basket is refitted.
See the section Dishwasher baskets.
Lower basket
Place plates, side plates, serving dishes, pots and cutlery
(in the cutlery basket) in the lower basket. Lower the
fold-down plate supports when washing pots.
Cutlery basket
Place cutlery with the handles facing down, except for
knives, and spread them out as much as possible. Ensure
that spoons do not stack inside each other. The cutlery
basket is placed in the lower basket.
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Dishwashing

WARNING!
Knives and other pointed items must be placed with the
points down in the cutlery basket or horizontally in other
baskets.
Do not place cutlery made of different materials, such as
silver and stainless steel, in the same place (risk of
discolouration).
The cutlery basket has a fold-down section in the middle
for small items, or small shafts, such as electric whisk
attachments.
2Check that the spray arms can
rotate freely
3Add detergent
Detergent is added according to water hardness.
Follow the instructions on the detergent packaging.
This dishwasher is fitted with a water softener, so use
detergent and rinse aid doses suitable for soft water.
Too much detergent can result in less effective
dishwashing and also entails greater environmental
impact.
Add the detergent to the detergent compartment. There
is one compartment for the prewash and one for the main
wash (see the section Dispenser). If tablets are not used,
add a small amount of the detergent to the prewash
compartment. Contact the detergent manufacturer if you
have any questions about the detergent.
WARNING!
Children must be supervised – dishwasher detergent is
corrosive!
NOTE!
Use only dishwasher detergent! Washing up liquid must
not be used as the foam that forms prevents the
dishwasher from operating effectively.
Dishwasher tablets
Halve the tablet if it is difficult to close the dispenser lid.
There is a risk that the detergent will not be released
properly if the lid is tight and will not open correctly.
NOTE!
Dishwasher tablets are not recommended for short
programmes (less than 75 minutes). Use powder or
liquid dishwasher detergent instead.
3-in-1/ All-in-one detergent
Read through the directions for these products carefully.
If anything is unclear, contact the detergent manufacturer.
4Press the main power switch
until the display lights up
5Select the programme
Press the Programme selector one or more times
until the desired programme symbol appears on
the display.
Auto wash
The dishwasher can measure how dirty the dishes are
and adjust water consumption and temperature
accordingly. When newly installed, the programme needs
to be run five times before it is fully adapted and can
provide the best results.
Time program
The programme adapts to the specified running time or
finish time. With this programme it is important to choose
a time suited to how dirty the dishes are.
Slightly dirty dishes0:30-1:15
Normally dirty dishes1:30-2:00
Very dirty dishes2:15-3:00
To set the programme time, see the section Select
options.
Heavy wash
Programme for very dirty dishes, such as pans, casserole
dishes and oven dishes. If these dishes do not completely
fill the dishwasher, you can add plates and the like.
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Dishwashing

Normal wash
Use to wash normally dirty dishes, and even dishes with
dried leftovers, such as plates, serving dishes, cups,
glasses and so on.
Daily wash
A programme suitable for day-to-day dishwashing. This
programme can also clean dried leftovers, but is not
intended for burnt food, such as on oven dishes.
Quick wash
This programme is used for glasses and porcelain that is
slightly dirty, such as coffee cups.
Super quick wash
Short programme lasting about 15 minutes with
acceptable results for very slightly dirty dishes.
Delicate wash
If the dishes are not very dirty, you can select Delicate
wash. This programme is intended for glasses and
porcelain that have just been used and as such do not
require such a powerful programme.
This programme can be used for fragile dishes. Select
Short dry if you want to be especially cautious. See also
the section Fragile dishes.
Eco wash
Use when you want to save energy. For normally dirty
dishes.
Upper half
You can use this programme if you only have cups and
glasses that need washing in the upper basket. Slightly
dirty dishes can also be placed in the lower basket.
Lower half
You can use this programme when you only want to wash
plates and cutlery in the lower basket. Slightly dirty dishes
can also be placed in the upper basket.
Mixed wash
This dishwashing programme is used when you have
lightly soiled dishes in the upper basket and heavily soiled
dishes in the lower basket. This programme adds a
prewash and has a longer programme time than Lower
half.
Rinse & Dry
This programme comprises a rinse with heating and
drying. This is a suitable programme if, for example, you
plan to make jam and want to rinse and heat clean glass
jars.
Rinse & Hold
Used to rinse dishes while you wait for the dishwasher to
become fully loaded.
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Dishwashing

Programme chart
Consumption values1)
Final rinse tem- perature (°C)
Number of rinses
Main wash (°C)
Pre- washes
Op- tions
Program
Hot water3)
Cold water2)
Water con- sumption (liter)
Energy (approx. kWh)
Wash time (approx. hours:minutes)
Energy (approx. kWh)
Wash time (approx. hours:minutes)
12-240,7-1,01:40-2:401,3-1,61:50-2:50652-455-651-3-Auto wash 120,81:301,21:30max. 652-3max. 650-2-Time program 180,73:001,33:15603552-Heavy wash 100,72:351,02:55602600-
Normal wash4)
180,92:151,52:30653652Normal wash 130,81:301,21:40652601-Daily wash 90,10:200,20:20-2300-Quick wash 90,10:150,20:15-2300-Super quick wash 140,21:250,91:40502401-Delicate wash 120,62:201,02:40552551-Eco wash 140,62:051,22:25602551-Upper half 140,62:051,22:25602551-Lower half 160,62:301,22:50602552-Mixed wash 30,40:400,50:45501-0Rinse & Dry 30,010:060,010:06-1-0-Rinse & Hold
1) Consumption values vary depending on the water supply temperature, the ambient temperature, the size of the load, the selected options and more. 2) Connection to cold water, approx. 15 °C. 3) Connection to hot water, approx. 60 °C. 4) The energy label performance figures are based on this programme.
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Dishwashing

6Select options
To select an option, press one of the option
buttons. The field under the button lights when the
option is activated. The available options depend on the
selected programme. Once you have started the
programme, the options you selected are saved for the
next time you use the same programme. An exception is
the Delayed start option.
High temperature
Activate this option for improved dishwashing results. The
machine then uses a higher temperature for the main
wash. This option cannot be activated if the Time saver
option is selected.
If you want to use the lower temperature, press again so
that the field under the button turns off.
You can vary the temperature as shown below:
55 °C/ 70 °CHeavy wash:
60 °C/ 65 °CNormal wash:
60 °C/ 65 °CDaily wash:
30 °C/ 60 °CQuick wash:
30 °C/ 60 °CSuper quick wash:
40 °C/ 50 °CDelicate wash:
55 °C/ 60 °CEco wash:
55 °C/ 65 °CUpper half:
55 °C/ 65 °CLower half:
55 °C/ 65 °CMixed wash:
Long dry
A higher temperature in the final rinse and a longer drying
phase improves the drying result if you activate the Long
dry option. This causes a slight increase in energy
consumption. This option can be used with all
programmes except Auto wash, Time program, Rinse &
Dry and Rinse & Hold. This option cannot be activated if
the Time saver option is selected.
If you want a programme with Short dry, press again so
that the field under the button turns off.
Delayed start
When you select Delayed start, the dishwasher will start
1-24 hours after you press the Start/Stop button.
1. Press the button once to activate Delayed start. Press
the button several times – or hold it in – to set the
desired number of hours.
2. Press Start/Stop and the dishwasher counts down 1
hour at a time and starts after the selected delay.
Press and hold Start/Stop for three seconds if you want
to cancel the Delayed start option.
NOTE!
Remember to press the Start/Stop button to start the
programme.
Set time
Press the option button several times – or hold it in – to
set the desired programme time for Time program. You
can choose a programme time between 30 minutes and
3 hours.
Time saver
This option shortens the programme time, but uses more
energy and water. This option can be selected with the
programmes Heavy wash, Normal wash, Daily wash,
Upper half, Lower half and Mixed wash.
7Press Start/Stop and close the
door
The display flashes three times with the remaining
time to indicate that the programme has started. Close
the door properly, otherwise the dishwasher will not start.
The display indicates if the door is open.
NOTE!
If the machine does not start within 2 minutes of the last
button press, the display returns to showing the last
programme run.
Stopping or changing a programme
If you want to change programme after starting the
dishwasher, open the door then press and hold Start/Stop
for three seconds. Add more detergent if the lid of the
detergent dispenser has opened. Then choose a new
programme, press Start/Stop and close the door.
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Dishwashing

Do you want to add more dishes?
Open the door. The dishwasher stops automatically. Add
the dishes, close the door and the dishwasher continues
the programme.
If the dishwasher is turned off using the
main power switch or due to a power
failure
If the dishwashing programme was not finished, the
interrupted programme continues when power is restored.
NOTE!
During drying, the programme is interrupted if the power
is cut or the door is open for more than 2 minutes.
8After dishwashing
Once the programme has finished, "End" appears
on the display.
A buzzer also sounds at the end of the programme. See
the section Settings, which describes how to change this
function.
A status light also indicates the end of the programme.
See the section Status light.
Once the dishwasher has finished, it uses only standby
power. Turn off the dishwasher using the main power
switch if you want to completely cut the power. Turn off
the water supply valve after each use.
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Dishwashing

Do as follows to open the settings menu:
First, open the door. Turn off the dishwasher using the main power switch (press and hold). Release the
button.
1.
Press and hold the main power switch until the display lights up.2.
Within five seconds, press and hold the Programme selector and the Long dry button.3.
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Release the buttons when the display shows .4.
TIP!
Be sure to press right on the symbols, so as not to inadvertently activate any other button. Try again if
you fail to open the settings menu the first time.
Press to save the set value and continue to the next
setting.
Current setting.
Current setting value.
Press to browse between setting values.
You can now adjust the following settings:
DescriptionSettingsOptionsButton
press
You can activate the child lock (button lock) option to
prevent children from starting the dishwasher.
Press the High temperature and Long dry buttons
simultaneously to temporarily deactivate the button
lock when you want to start the dishwasher. The button
lock is automatically reactivated after 2 minutes.
Child lock
(button lock)
(Off)
(On)
Press Start/Stop to save the setting value and continue to the next setting.
If you do not want to change any other settings, keep pressing Start/Stop to step through the entire settings menu.
The dishwasher uses a buzzer to indicate when a
programme is finished or when a fault has occurred.
Buzzer volume
(Off)
(Low)
(High)
Press Start/Stop to save the setting value and continue to the next setting.
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Settings