Gaggenau GM 205-511 User manual

5600 046 078 (8106)
Operating instruction
GM 205–511
Dish washer

en Index
Safety information 3. . . . . . . . .
Getting to know your dishwasher 4
Water softener 5. . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the special salt container 6
Filling the rinse-aid container 7
Not suitable for the dishwasher 8
Arranging crockery, glasses,
etc. in the dishwasher 9. . . . . .
Detergents 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programme overview 14. . . . . .
Washing dishes 15. . . . . . . . . . .
Additional functions * 17. . . . . . .
Care and maintenance 17. . . . .
Fault finding 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer Service 21. . . . . . . . .
Otherinformation 22. . . . . . . . . .
Installation 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Safety information
At time of delivery
Check packaging and dishwasher
immediately for signs of transport
damage. If the appliance is damaged,
do not put it into use but contact your
supplier without delay.
Please dispose of packaging materials
properly.
During installation
Site the dishwasher and connect it up in
accordance with the installation
instructions.
The dishwasher must not be connected
to the electricity supply while installation
is being carried out.
Ensure that the domestic wiring is
properly earthed.
The mains electricity supply must
conform to the details shown on the
dishwasher nameplate.
Built-under and built-in appliances
should always be installed under a
continuous work surface which is
attached to the adjacent cupboards, in
order to ensure that the appliance is
entirely stable.
After the appliance has been installed,
the mains plug should still be easily
accessible.
Not on all models:
The plastic housing on the water input
contains an electrically operated valve.
The connecting wires are inside the
inlet hose. Do not cut through this hose
and do not immerse the plastic housing
in water.
Warning
For safety reasons, if the appliance is not
fitted in a recess, thereby making a side
wall accessible, the door hinge area
should be covered at the side.
(Risk of injury)
Covers are available as optional
accessories from customer services or
specialist stores.
During normal use
Warning
Knives and other utensils with sharp points
must be loaded in the basket with their
points down or in a horizontal position.
Use the dishwasher solely in a
domestic environment and for its
designated purpose: washing
household tableware and other utensils.
Do not place any heavy objects or
stand on the door when it is open. The
appliance could tip forward.
The water inside the dishwasher is not
suitable for drinking.
Do not use solvents of any kind inside
your dishwasher. They could cause an
explosion.
Open the door very carefully if the
dishwasher is operating. There is a risk
of water squirting out.
If your family includes children
Do not permit small children to play with
or operate the dishwasher.
Keep children away from detergents
and rinse-aids.
Keep small children away from the
open door of the dishwasher. There
could still be some detergent left inside.

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Child lock *
* on applicable models
Please refer to the drawings enclosed in
the envelope
40 Engaging the child lock
( Door handle 6)
41 Opening the door with the child lock
engaged
42 Disengaging the child lock
If a fault occurs
Repairs or other work on the
dishwasher should only be carried out
by a qualified specialist.
The dishwasher must be disconnected
from the electricity supply before any
repairs or other work are started. Pull
the mains plug out of the wall socket or
switch off at the fuse box. Grasp the
plug to remove it from the socket; do
not tug on the cable. Turn the water off
at the tap.
When disposing of old
appliances
Appliances that have reached the end
of their service life should be rendered
inoperable in order to exclude the
possibility of subsequent accidents. Pull
the mains plug out of the wall socket,
cut through the connecting cable and
disable the door lock.
Take the appliance to a designated
waste disposal centre.
Warning
Children could get locked in the appliance
(risk of suffocation) or get stuck in other
positions.
Therefore: Remove the mains plug, cut the
mains wire and set aside. Damage the
door lock so that the door can no longer
be closed.
Getting to know your
dishwasher
Illustrations of the control panel and the
interior of the dishwasher are shown on
the rear fold-out cover of this manual. Fold
this page out before you read the manual.
Control panel
1Main switch
2Time delay
3Digital display/
Programme progress indicator
4Salt refill indicator
5Rinse-aid refill indicator
6Door opener
7Programme buttons
8Additional functions *
* some models only

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Appliance interior
20 Upper basket with 2-tiered cup rack
21 Additional cutlery basket for the top
basket *
22 Upper spray arm
23 Lower spray arm
24 Container for special salt with level
indicator *
25 Filters
26 Cutlery basket
27 Lower basket
28 Locking mechanism
29 Container for rinse-aid, with level
indicator
30 Detergent compartment
31 Nameplate
* not on all models
You will need to purchase the
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
dishwashers.
Water softener
In order to rinse dishes and glasses
satisfactorily, the dishwasher requires soft
water, i.e. containing little or no lime,
otherwise water stains will be left behind
on crockery and glasses, etc.
If the tap water exceeds a certain level of
hardness, it must be softened, i.e.
decalcified, so that it can be used in the
dishwasher.
This is achieved by adding a special salt
to the water softener inside the
dishwasher.
The water softener, that is the required
amount of salt, is set up according to how
hard the tap water is.
Setting up the water softener
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Filling the special salt
container
How the salt works
While washing is taking place, salt is
automatically rinsed out of the salt
container into the water softener where it
dissolves the lime in the water.
The dissolved lime is pumped out of the
dishwasher. The water softening system is
then ready for the next load.
This process of regeneration can only
function when the salt is dissolved in
water.
Unscrew the lid on the salt container 24 .
Before you use the dishwasher for the first
time, pour approx. 1 litre of water into the
salt container.
Place the funnel supplied with the
dishwasher in the filler hole.
Tip in enough salt to fill the container to the
top (maximum of 1.5 kg). As you tip in salt,
some of the water is displaced and drains
away. When you have done this, clean off
any remnants of salt from the area round
the neck of the container. Screw the lid
back onto the container, ensuring that it is
not cross-threaded.
The LOW SALT indicator 4on the front
panel will light up initially but will extinguish
again after a short period when the salt
solution has become sufficiently
concentrated.
Note
When the control is set to , it is
not necessary to fill up with salt
as none will be consumed while
the dishwasher is operating. The
LOW SALT indicator is switched
off. If the control is set between
and , then salt must be
added to the dispenser.
Do not pour detergent into the
container for special salt. This
would destroy the water
softener.
LOW SALT indicator
Add more salt as soon as the LOW SALT
indicator 4on the front panel lights up.

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Filling the rinse-aid
container
The purpose of a rinse-aid is to prevent
the formation of water marks on tableware
and utensils, and to ensure that glasses
are clean and sparkling. The rinse-aid is
consumed during the washing process.
Fold back the lid on the rinse-aid
container 29 .
To open the lid, press the mark on
the rinse-aid lid and simultaneously lift
the lid off the lug .
Pour the rinse-aid into the filler hole
until the level indicator turns dark.
Close the lid, ensuring that you hear it
snap closed.
Important
Use only rinse-aids intended
for use in domestic
dishwashers.
Adjusting the amount of
rinse-aid
The amount of rinse-aid added to the
water can be varied by adjusting the
stepless control. The rinse-aid control has
been set to ”4” in the factory.
Do not alter the setting of the rinse-aid
control unless streaks (turn knob towards
”–”) or water marks (turn knob towards ”+”)
are left on the dishes.
29
rinse–aid control
Low rinse-aid indicator
As long as the rinse-aid refill indicator on
the panel 5(on applicable models) or
dispenser 29 has not illuminated, there is
sufficient rinse-aid in the dishwasher.
LOW RINSE-AID indicator

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Not suitable for the
dishwasher
What you should not put into
the dishwasher:
Cutlery and tableware manufactured in
whole or part from wood. They become
faded and unsightly in appearance.
Furthermore, the adhesives that are used
are not suitable for the temperatures that
occur inside the dishwasher. Delicate
decorative glassware and vases, special
antique or irreplaceable china. The
decorative patterns on such items will not
be dishwasher-proof.
Plastic objects that are not resistant to hot
water, copper and pewter utensils are also
not suitable. Decorative patterns printed or
painted onto the surface of crockery,
glasses, etc., aluminium and silver items
tend to become discoloured or faded if
washed in the dishwasher. Some types of
glass can become opaque in appearance
after they have been washed many times
in a dishwasher. Highly absorbent
materials, such as sponges and towels,
should never be placed in the dishwater.
Our recommendation:
In future, only purchase table or
kitchenware that has been confirmed as
being dishwasher-proof.
Important
Dishes or cutlery that have
been soiled by tobacco ash,
wax, lubricating grease or
paint, should not be put in the
dishwasher.
Damage to glassware and other
dishes
Possible causes:
type of glass or manufacturing process
chemical composition of detergent
water temperature and duration of
dishwasher programme.
Suggested remedy:
Use glassware or porcelain dishes that
have been marked ’dishwasher–proof’
by the manufacturer.
Use a mild detergent that is described
as ’kind to dishes’. If necessary, seek
further information from detergent
manufacturers.
Select a programme with as low a
temperature and as short a duration as
possible.
To prevent damage, take glass and
cutlery out of the dishwasher as soon
as possible after the programme has
ended.

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Arranging crockery, glasses,
etc. in the dishwasher
Loading the dishwasher
Scrape off any large amounts of left-over
food. It is not necessary to rinse the dishes
under running water.
Place objects in the dishwasher in such a
way that
items such as cups, glasses, pots/pans,
etc. are stood upside down,
curved items, or those with recesses,
should be at a slant so that water can
run off,
they are stacked securely and cannot
tip over,
they do not prevent the spray arms from
rotating while washing takes place.
Cups and glasses
Upper basket 20
*on applicable models
Pots and pans
Lower basket 27
Cutlery
Cutlery should always be inserted in
random order with the handles pointing
downwards (take care with knife blades!).
This enables the jet of water to reach the
individual items more easily.
To prevent the risk of injury, place long and
pointed implements and knives on the
shelf (some models) or knife shelf
(available as an accessory).
Folding spikes *
* on applicable models
To improve stacking of pots and pans, the
spikes can be folded down.

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Spray head for baking sheets *
* on applicable models
Please refer to the drawings enclosed in
the envelope
Large baking sheets or grids can be
cleaned with the aid of the special spray
head. Remove the top basket and attach
the spray head as shown in the drawing.
Arrange the baking sheets as illustrated,
so that the jet of water can reach all parts
of them (max. 4 baking sheets and
2 grids).
Shelf *
* not on all models
Lean tall glasses and those with long
stems against the shelf – not against other
items to be washed.
Long items, serving cutlery, salad servers
or knives should be placed on the shelf so
that they do not obstruct the rotation of the
spray arms. The shelf can be folded back
when not required for use.
Adjusting position of basket *
* not on all models
86cm 81cm
Ø max.
30/*25cm
Ø max.
20/*25cm
Ø max.
34/*29cm
Ø max.
20/*25cm
If required, the height of the top basket can
be adjusted in order to create more space
for large utensils either in the top or bottom
basket.
Select one of the two following procedures
according to the design of the top basket
for your appliance model:

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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.
Top basket with side levers
(Rackmatic)
Pull out the top basket.
To lower the basket, press in
succession the two levers on the left
and right sides of the basket. Always
take hold of the side of the basket on
the upper edge, otherwise the basket
will not drop smoothly (and may
damage the utensils).
To raise the basket, take hold of the
basket on the upper edge and pull
upwards.
Before you re-insert the basket, ensure
that it is at the same height on both
sides. Otherwise, the appliance door
cannot be closed and the upper spray
arm will not connect to the water circuit.

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Detergents
Information about detergents
You can use any brand of liquid or powder
detergent, as well as tablets, that have
been specifically designed for use in
domestic dishwashers. (Do not use normal
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.
When a phosphate-free detergent is used
in conjunction with hard water, there is a
greater possibility that white marks will be
left behind on crockery and glasses, etc.
These can be avoided by pouring an
increased amount of detergent into the
dispenser.
Chlorine-free detergents have a reduced
bleaching effect. This can mean that tea
stains are not completely removed or
plastic items become discoloured.
This can be resolved by:
– selecting a higher temperature
programme, or
– increasing the amount of detergent, or
– using a detergent that contains chlorine.
Check the label on the detergent
packaging to determine whether a
particular product is suitable for use with
silverware.
If you have any further questions, we
recommend that you contact the customer
advice departments of the various
detergent manufacturers.
Detergent compartment with
measuring marks
The side of the detergent compartment is
marked with lines to help you determine
how much powder to add.
The capacity of the detergent container is
15 ml up to the bottom line and 25 ml up to
the middle line. When the compartment is
full it contains 40 ml.
40 ml
25 ml
15 ml
Important
If the lid on the detergent com-
partment is closed, press the
release lever to open the flap.
Adding detergent
Tip detergent powder into the
corresponding compartment 30 .
Please observe the manufacturer’s
instructions printed on the detergent
packaging when determining the
correct dosage.
When you select the INTENSIVE
programme, tip an extra 10–15 ml of
detergent onto the inside surface of the
door.

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Reduce costs!
If your dishes are only
moderately dirty, you may be
able to use less detergent than
recommended.
Close the lid on the detergent
compartment.
Press down the lid (1) until it clicks
shut (2).
If you are using detergent in tablet form,
read the manufacturer’s
recommendations on the packaging in
order to
determine where the tablets should be
placed inside the dishwasher (e.g. in
cutlery basket, detergent compartment,
etc.).
Make sure that the lid on the detergent
compartment is closed, even if you are
using tablets.
CAUTION
IMPORTANT NOTE
ON THE USE OF
COMBINED CLEANING
PRODUCTS
Please note the following when using
”combined cleaning products” which
eliminate the need for a rinsing agent or
salt, for example:
Some products with a built-in rinsing
agent are only used to their full effect in
certain programmes.
This type of product does not generally
produce the desired effectwith
automatic programmes.
Products which eliminate the need for
regeneration salt can only be used
within a certain water hardness range.
If you wish to use these combined
products, please read the instructions
carefully and heed any notes on the
packaging.
Contact the manufacturer of the cleaning
agent if you have any questions,
particularlyif:
the crockery is very wet once the
programme has finished.
limescale deposits are formed.
Any problems which arise as a direct
result of the use of these products are not
covered by our warranty.

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Programme overview
Thisoverviewlists the max.possible numberof programmes. Theprogrammes suppliedwith your
applianceare indicatedonthe fascia.
Type of crockery
e.g.china,
pots/pans,
cutlery,
glasses,
etc.
Type of food
remains
Amount of
foodremains
Conditionof
foodremains
Wash
programme
Programme
sequence
Nondelicate
Soups,casseroles,
sauces,potatoes,
pasta,rice, eggs,
roast or fried food
Soups,potatoes,
pasta,rice, eggs,
roast or fried food
Coffee, cakes,
milk,sausage,
cold drinks,
salads
a lot verylittle
stuck
onhard
Auto
55°⁄65°
Intesive
70°Eco
50°
Quick
35°Pre-rinse
Rinse-aid
70°
Drying Drying
Drying
Main rinse Main rinse
Rinse-aid
55°
Wash
35°
Rinse-aid
65°
Wash
50°
Rinseoff if
thedishes
havebeen
stacked for
several
days in the
dishwasher
priorto
washing.
Pre-rinse
Mixed Delicate Mixed
Gentle
40°
Pre-rinse
Wash
40°
Main rinse
Rinse-aid
55°
Drying
alittle
looselyattached
Third
rinse
Pre-rinse
50°
Wash
70°
First rinse
Second
rinse
medium
Theprogrammesequenceis
optimizedandadaptedwithhow
theappliance isloaded andhow
dirty the dishes are.
Pre-rinse
Programme selection
The most appropriate programme can be
identified by comparing the type of
crockery, cutlery, etc., as well as the
amount and condition of food remains,
with the details contained in the
programme overview.
You will find the appropriate programme
information in the introduction.

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Washing dishes
Reduce costs!
If only a small number of
dishes have been loaded into
the dishwasher, selecting a
programme that operates at
the next lowest temperature
will usually suffice.
Programme data
The stated programme data are based on
standard operating conditions. The values
can vary considerably according to:
different amounts of dishes
temperature of mains water supply
pressure of mains water supply
ambient temperature
fluctuations in mains voltage
machine-related factors (e.g.
temperature, water volume, ...).
Energy and water consumption is reduced
by up to 1/4 when dishes are washed in
the upper basket only.
Water consumption values are based on a
water hardness setting of 4.
Aquasensor
The Aquasensor is an optical measuring
device with which the cloudiness of the
water in the dishwasher is measured. A
photoelectric sensor is used to detect the
degree of soiling in the water, caused by
dissolved food particles such as egg, fat
and rolled oats, etc.
The Aquasensor functions during all
programmes that include a pre-rinse cycle.
If the water is still “clean” at the end of the
pre-rinse cycle, then the same water is
used for the following wash cycle. If the
water is dirty, it is pumped out of the
dishwasher and replaced by fresh water.
The effect is to reduce water consumption
by approx. 4 litres when the dishes are
only “slightly” dirty.
Switching the dishwasher ON
Set main switch 1to ON.
Indicators light up according to the last
programme that was selected.
This same programme will run again if
no other programme button 7is
pressed.
The programme starts automatically.
End of programme
The programme has ended when a figure
appears in the numerical display 3.
Switching the dishwasher OFF
Several minutes after the programme has
ended:
Set the main switch 1to OFF.
Turn the water tap off.
(Does not apply when Aqua-Stop unit
has been fitted)
Remove dishes, etc. when they have
cooled down.
Interrupting the programme
Set main switch 1to OFF.
Indicator lights extinguish. The
programme is retained in the
dishwasher memory.
If the hot water was switched ON or the
appliance has already heated up and
then the appliance door opened, leave
the door ajar for several minutes and
then close.
Otherwise, the appliance door may fly
open due to expansion.
In order to continue with the stored
programme, set the main switch to ON
again.

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Programming the timer
You can delay the start of a programme in
increments of one hour for up to 19 hours.
Switch dishwasher ON.
Immediately press the TIMER button
2. The numerical display 3
changes to .
Press the TIMER button as many times
as necessary until the numerical display
shows the required delay.
To erase the time delay setting, keep
pressing the TIMER button until
appears in the numerical display.
You can change your programme
selection as often as you like during the
intervening period before the dish-
washer starts up.
Time-remaining indicator
The time-remaining indicator is
self-learning. When the programme
begins, it displays the estimated duration
of that programme. This figure is based
upon the duration of the previous
programme, or if the dishwasher is being
used for the first time, the duration of the
programme used for testing the appliance
in the factory. While the programme is
running, the indicator shows the amount of
time before the programme ends. The time
remaining is also adjusted to account for
the temperature of the water supply and
the number of dishes.
Intensive drying function
Activating the intensive drying function
increases the temperature during the
rinse-aid stage which gives better drying
results.
Press and hold the Aprogramme
button, and set the main switch 1to
ON.
Release both buttons.
Either (ON) or (OFF) flashes in
the numerical display 3.
Press the Aprogramme button to
change the setting.
Set the main switch 1to OFF. The
new setting is stored in the dishwasher
memory.
Cancel programme (Reset)
Only when the master switch is ON.
Press the Aand Cbuttons
simultaneously, and hold them pressed
for approx. 3 seconds.
The numerical display shows .
Close the door.
The programme continues for approx.
1 min.
When it has ended, set the main switch
1to OFF.
Close the detergent compartment 30 .
To restart the dishwasher, set main switch
1to ON again and select desired
programme.
Changing the programme
It is possible to change the programme
within 2 minutes after you have switched
the dishwasher on.
Should it be necessary to change the
programme after this period, the
programme cycle that has already been
begun (e.g. washing) will be completed
first of all.
The new remaining time displayed is the
sum of the remaining time from the
preceding programme cycle and the
remaining time attributable to the new
programme that has been selected.

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Additional functions *
*on applicable models
Pre-Soak *
The Pre-Soak programme option serves to
perform a pre-soak cycle before the main
programme. This cycle enables cookware,
e.g. pans, bowls, etc. to be pre-soaked
and pre-rinsed in the lower rack. If you
wish to pre-soak the dishes, this
programme option must be selected by
pressing the “Pre-Soak” button before the
programme starts. The recommended
detergent amount is approx. 5 g poured
onto the inside of the door.
Quick *
Pressing the “Quick” button provides a
short wash cycle by curtailing the drying
phase and the washing time. The washing
and drying performance will be reduced
with the Quick programme option.
Washing contents of UPPER
RACK only *
If you have a small number of dishes to
wash in the upper rack (e.g. glasses, cups,
plates), switch on the UPPER RACK
function. If you select the UPPER RACK
function, the lower rack must be empty.
Add a reduced amount of detergent
compared to that which is recommended
for a full load.
Washing contents of
LOWER RACK only *
If you have a small number of dishes to
wash in the lower rack (e.g. plates, pans,
bowls), switch on the LOWER RACK
function. If you select the LOWER RACK
function, the upper rack must be empty.
Add a reduced amount of detergent
compared to that which is recommended
for a full load.
Care and maintenance
Regular inspection and maintenance of
your appliance helps to prevent problems
from occurring. This saves time and
aggravation. You should therefore
carefully inspect the inside of your
dishwasher from time to time.
Overall condition of appliance
Check that no grease or scale has
accumulated on the inside of the
dishwasher.
If you discover any deposits:
Clean the interior of the dishwasher
thoroughly with a detergent solution.
Special dishwasher salt
Check the LOW SALT indicator 4. Top
up with salt, if required.
Rinse-aid
Check the LOW RINSE-AID indicator 5
on the front panel or the level indicator on
the rinse-aid container 29 . Top up with
rinse-aid, if required.
Filters
The filters 25 prevent larger remnants of
food or other objects from getting inside
the pump. This residue can occasionally
clog up the filters.
The filter system consists of a filter
cylinder, a flat fine filter and, depending on
the model, a microfilter (*).
Inspect the filters for obstructions every
time the dishwasher has been used.
By unscrewing the filter cylinder, you
can remove the filter system. Remove
any food remnants and clean the filters
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Reassembly:
Insert the filter system and screw down
with the filter cylinder.
Spray arms
Lime and remnants of food in the washing
water can block the nozzles in the spray
arms 22 and 23 and the arm
mountings .
Inspect the nozzles in the spray arms
for blocked holes due to remnants of
food.
If necessary, pull the lower arm 23
upwards and lift it off.
Unscrew the upper spray arm 22 .
Clean both spray arms under running
water.
Refit the spray arms. Ensure that the
lower arm has locked into place and the
upper one is screwed tight.
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Fault finding
Resolving minor problems
yourself
Experience has shown that you can
resolve most problems that arise during
normal daily usage yourself, without
having to call out a service engineer. Not
only does this save costs, but it also
means that the appliance is available for
use again that much sooner. The following
list of common occurrences and their
remedies should help you identify the
causes of most problems.
Problems ...
... when the appliance is
switched on
Appliance does not start up
Fault with fuse in mains electricity
supply.
Plug not inserted in wall socket.
Appliance door not closed
properly.
Water tap not turned on.
Blocked strainer in water intake
hose.
The strainer is situated in the
Aquastop or supply-hose
connection.
Caution
Do not forget that repairs
should only be carried out by a
qualified specialist. Improper
repairs can lead to
considerable equipment
damage as well as danger to
the user.
... with the appliance itself
Lower spray arm rotates with
difficulty
Spray arm is blocked by small
items or food remains.
Lid in detergent compartment
cannot be closed
Detergent compartment has been
overfilled.
Mechanism is clogged with
remnants of detergent.
Indicator lamps do not extinguish
after washing has finished.
Indicator lamps do not extinguish
after washing has finished
Main switch is still set to ON.
Remnants of detergent stuck inside
dispenser
Compartment was damp when it
was filled up with detergent.
Compartment must be dry before
detergent is added.
Water remains inside appliance
after programme has ended
Blockage or kink in drainage hose.
Pump is jammed.
Filters are blocked.
The programme is still running.
Wait for the programme to end
(numerical display will indicate 0).
Perform “Reset” function.

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Unusual amount of foam is created
Normal washing up liquid has
been poured into the rinse-aid
container.
Remove any spilled rinse aid with
a cloth as it could otherwise lead
to excessive foaming during the
next washing cycle.
Appliance stops suddenly while
washing is taking place
Cut in electricity supply to
appliance.
Water supply has been
interrupted.
Knocking sound can be heard
while washing is taking place
A spray arm is knocking against
the dishes inside the appliance.
Rattling sound can be heard while
washing is taking place
Crockery has not been stacked
properly inside the appliance.
Knocking sound coming from inlet
valves
This is caused by the way the
water pipes have been laid and it
has no effect upon the way the
appliance functions. There is no
remedy for this.
... with the dishes, cutlery, etc.
Remnants of food are stuck to the
dishes, cutlery, etc.
Dishwasher was not loaded
properly. Jets of water could not
reach all parts of the dishes, etc.
Too many items in the rack.
Items in the rack were touching
each other.
Not enough detergent was added
to dispenser.
Selected wash programme was
not intensive enough.
Rotation of spray arm was
obstructed by dish, etc.
Nozzles in spray arm are blocked
by remnants of food.
Filters are blocked.
Filters have been incorrectly fitted.
Waste-water pump is jammed.
Plastic items are discoloured
Not enough detergent was added
to dispenser.
Detergent has insufficient
bleaching properties. Use a
detergent containing a chemical
bleaching agent.
White stains are left on crockery,
glasses have a milky appearance
Not enough detergent was added
to input compartment.
Amount of rinse-aid was set too
low.
Although water is quite hard, no
salt has been put in appliance.
Water softener was set too low.
Lid on salt container is not
screwed tight.
If you used a phosphate-free
detergent, try a detergent
containing phosphates and
compare results.