Pelgrim GVW840XL User manual

Operating Instructions
Dishwasher GVW840XL

Contents
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Front panel ................................................................................................
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Safety instructions .....................................................................................
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Before washing for the first time ...............................................................
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Loading the dishwasher ............................................................................
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Using the dishwasher ................................................................................
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Settings .....................................................................................................
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Care and cleaning .....................................................................................
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Troubleshooting ........................................................................................
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Installation .................................................................................................
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Service ......................................................................................................
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Information for test institute .......................................................................
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Technical information ................................................................................
Front panel
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21 4 75 6 9
810 12
11 13
14 15
1 Main power switch
2 Auto wash
3 Intensive wash
4 Eco wash
5 Quick wash
6 Rinse
7 SpeedWash
8 Auto open
9 Extra hygiene
10 Delayed start
11 Display
12 Rinse aid indicator
13 Salt indicator
14 ION
15 Self-cleaning programme
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Safety instructions
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!
•This machine can be used by children
aged 8 and upwards, and by people
with reduced physical capacity, mental
ability, memory loss or lacking
experience and knowledge. These
individuals must be supervised when
using the machine or have instructions
on how to use the machine and
understand the risks that can occur.
Cleaning of the machine must not be
carried out by children without
supervision.
•Children must be watched to ensure
they do not play with the dishwasher.
•Damaged mains cables must only be
replaced by a qualified electrician.
•Only use the dishwasher in
household-type environments for
dishwashing household dishes. All
other use is prohibited.
•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.
WARNING!
Knives and other pointed items must be
placed horizontally in the dishwasher's
special cutlery baskets.
Installation
See the section Installation.
Child safety
•Always start the dishwasher
immediately after adding 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!
Winter storage/transport
•Store the dishwasher where the
temperature remains above freezing.
•Avoid long transport distances in very
cold weather.
•Before transporting a used dishwasher
all water must be pumped from the
machine. Run the Rinse programme.
•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 department.
Packing material
The packaging protects the product during
transport. The packaging material is
recyclable. Separate the different
packaging materials to help reduce raw
material use and waste. Your dealer can
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take the packaging for recycling or direct
you to the nearest recycling centre. The
packaging is comprised of:
•Corrugated cardboard made from up
to 100% recycled material.
•Expanded polystyrene (EPS) with no
added chlorine or fluorine.
•Supports made from untreated wood.
•Protective plastic made from
polyethylene (PE).
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.
Before washing for the first time
The water softener
In order to achieve good dishwashing
results, the dishwasher needs soft water
(water with low mineral content). Hard
water leaves a white coating on dishes
and the dishwasher.
Water hardness is specified using the
following scales: The German water
hardness scale (°dH) and the French
water hardness scale (°fH). A water supply
with a water hardness in excess of 6°dH
(9°fH) must be softened. This is done
automatically with the aid of the built-in
water softener. In order for the softener
to function optimally, it must be adjusted
to the hardness of the water supply.
Contact the local waterworks to check the
water hardness in your area.
Adjusting the water softener
Chapter Settings on page 14 describes
how to adjust the water softener.
Top up with salt
Before you begin using a dishwasher with
a water softener, you must fill the salt
compartment with salt for the water supply
to be softened automatically. Use large
grain salt or special dishwasher salt.
WARNING!
In order to avoid rust stains a
dishwashing programme must be started
immediately after adding salt.
Never pour dishwasher detergent into
the salt compartment. This destroys the
water softener!
Do as follows the first time:
1Unscrew the lid as illustrated.
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2Place the funnel supplied with the
dishwasher in the salt compartment
top-up hole. First, pour in about 1 l of
water.
3Then add salt, a maximum of 1.5 kg,
until the compartment is full.
4Wipe up any excess salt so that the lid
can be screwed on firmly.
5Run a programme to ensure that any
salt in the dishwasher is rinsed away.
Salt compartment lid
Refill salt indicator
When the salt needs topping up, the
above symbol lights on the display.
When the salt runs out, unscrew the cap
and fill the container with salt. Water is
only needed the first time! Wipe clean and
tighten. Run a programme to ensure that
any salt in the dishwasher is rinsed away.
After topping up, it may take a while
before the symbol goes out.
Top up with rinse aid
Drying is faster and a better result is
achieved if you use rinse aid. You will also
achieve a better dishwashing result with
clear and spotless dishes.
1Open the rinse aid compartment lid.
2Carefully top up with rinse aid. Only add
rinse aid to the level marked max.
3Wipe up any splashes of rinse aid
around the compartment.
4Close the lid firmly.
Press to open
Refill rinse aid indicator
When the rinse aid needs topping up, the
above symbol lights on the display.
After topping up, it may take a while
before the symbol goes out.
Setting the rinse aid dosage
The section Settings describes how to set
the rinse aid dosage. Rinse aid dispensing
can be set from 0 (Off) to 5 (High dose).
(Factory settings: 5)
Decrease the rinse aid dosage:
•If the dishes have a sticky white/blue
film.
•If the dishes are streaked.
•Build-up of foam. If you have very soft
water, the rinse aid can be diluted
50:50 with water.
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Loading the dishwasher
Energy-efficient dishwashing
•Do not start the dishwasher until it is
fully loaded to save energy.
•Do not rinse under running water.
Simply scrape off large food particles
before loading the dishwasher.
•Choose an environmentally-friendly
detergent. Read the environmental
declaration on the packaging!
•If the dishes are only slightly dirty, you
can select a programme with a low
temperature.
•Better drying results are achieved if you
use the Auto open option, which
automatically opens the dishwasher
door at the end of the programme. (If
the dishwasher is built-in the
surrounding furnishings must be
resistant to any condensation.)
Fragile dishes
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.
Exercise caution with, for example,
handmade items, fragile decoration,
crystal/glassware, silver, copper, tin,
aluminium, wood and plastic. Look for the
"Dishwasher safe" marking.
The dishwasher's baskets
The dishwasher is equipped with a top
cutlery tray, an upper basket and a lower
basket.
Top cutlery tray
The top cutlery tray has space for cutlery,
ladles, whisks, serving cutlery and similar
items.
Upper basket
Place glasses, cups, bowls, side plates
and saucers in the upper basket. All dirty
surfaces should face inwards and
downwards! Wine glasses are placed on
the wine glass shelf and knives are placed
in the knife stand on the right (if fitted).
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Raising and lowering the upper basket
1Pull out the upper basket.
2Grab the sides of the upper basket with
both hands and lift it up.
3Repeatedly lift the basket with both
hands to change its position. (The
upper basket can be set in three
positions.) When the upper basket is in
the highest position lifting it will return
it to the lowest position. Note that both
sides of the basket must always be set
to the same height.
Foldable tines
The foldable tines can be folded up or
down to make it easier to load pots, bowls
and glasses. Release the foldable tines
by pressing the catch inwards before
adjusting their position.
Lower basket
Place plates, side plates, serving dishes
and pots in the lower basket.
Foldable tines
Fold down the foldable tines (plate
supports) when dishwashing pots.
Release the foldable tines by pressing the
catch inwards before adjusting their
position.
Points to consider
•All dirty surfaces should face inwards
and downwards!
•Dishes should not be placed in or on
each other.
•Angle dishes with hollows, such as
cups, so that the rinse water will run off.
This is also important for plastic items.
•Make sure small items cannot fall
through the dishwasher basket; place
them in the top cutlery tray.
NOTE!
Check that the spray arms can rotate
freely.
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Using the dishwasher
Add detergent
Press to open
1Prewash detergent compartment
2Main wash detergent compartment
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.
The detergent compartment must be dry
when adding detergent. There is one
compartment for the prewash and one for
the main wash. If powder or liquid
dishwasher detergent is used, add a small
amount of the detergent to the prewash
compartment. Contact the detergent
manufacturer if you have questions about
the detergent.
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
Chapter Settings describes how to
activate TAB (3-in-1/ All-in-one detergent).
Note that salt must be put in the salt
compartment. If you are not satisfied with
the dishwashing or drying results,
deactivate the setting TAB (3-in-1/
All-in-one detergent) and top up with salt,
detergent and rinse aid. See Chapter
Before washing for the first time.
Read through the directions for these
products carefully. If anything is unclear,
contact the detergent manufacturer.
The main power switch
Press and hold the main power switch
until the display turns on. Also check that
the water tap is on.
PROGRAMS - Select a programme
Select a programme to suit the type of
dishes and how dirty they are.
Press the desired programme until the
programme symbol is activated.
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.
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Auto wash1) + SpeedWash +
Auto open
An effective programme for daily use for
slightly dried leftovers. (This programme
is not intended for burnt food, such as on
oven dishes.)
Intensive 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.
Eco wash
This programme is intended for cleaning
normally dirty dishes and is the most
effective programme in terms of combined
energy and water consumption.
Quick wash
This programme is used for glasses and
porcelain that is slightly dirty, such as
coffee cups.
In combination with SpeedWash, a shorter
programme is achieved (15 minutes).
Rinse
Used to rinse dishes while you wait for the
dishwasher to become fully loaded.
EXTRA - Selecting Options
To select an option, press one of the
option buttons until the option is activated.
The available options vary between
programmes and some options cannot be
combined (available options glow dimly).
SpeedWash
This option shortens the programme time,
but uses more energy and water.
Auto open
The dishwasher door opens automatically
at the end of the programme, which
improves the drying results. (If the
dishwasher is built-in the surrounding
furnishings must be resistant to any
condensation.)
NOTE!
The dishwasher door must not be
blocked when set to open automatically.
This can disrupt door lock functionality.
Extra hygiene
This option is intended for situations
where demands on hygiene are especially
high, such as when dishwashing baby
bottles and cutting boards. The
temperature is increased in both the main
wash and the final rinse.
Delayed start
When you select Delayed start the
dishwasher will start 1-24 hours after you
close the door.
1Press the button once to activate
Delayed start. Press the button several
times – or hold it in – to set the desired
number of hours.
2Close the door and the dishwasher
counts down 1 hour at a time and starts
after the selected delay.
1) This combination (Auto wash + SpeedWash + Auto open) is also known as QuickIntensive (90 minutes).
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If you want to cancel the Delayed start
option, open the door and press and hold
the main power switch until the display
turns off.
Starting the dishwasher
Close the door to start the dishwasher. If
the main power switch is on the
dishwasher will start automatically when
the door is closed.
TIME - Time remaining
Once you have chosen a programme and
options, the time the programme took
when last used is displayed.
Status light
The status light on the bottom part of the
dishwasher indicates that a programme
has started.
Flashing light
This indicates a fault. See further in the
section Troubleshooting.
Status light
Stopping or changing a programme
If you want to change programme after
starting the dishwasher, open the door
then press and hold the main power
switch until the display turns off. Add more
detergent if the lid of the detergent
dispenser has opened. Then press the
main power switch, choose a new
programme and close the door.
Do you want to add more dishes?
Open the door. The dishwasher stops
automatically. Add the dishes and close
the door. After a while, the dishwasher
continues the programme.
If the dishwasher is turned off 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.
How to get the best drying results
•Fully load the dishwasher.
•Angle dishes with hollows, such as
cups, so that the rinse water will run off.
This is also important for plastic items.
•Top up with rinse aid or increase the
rinse aid dosage level.
•Activate the Auto open option.
•Allow the dishes to cool before
unloading the dishwasher.
Once the programme has finished
The end of the programme is indicated by
one short signal from the buzzer. The
chapter Settings describes how to change
this function.
Moreover, the end of the programme is
indicated by the status light turning off.
See Status light in the chapter Using the
dishwasher.
The dishwasher switches off automatically
after the programme ends. Shut off the
water tap after each use.
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Unloading the dishwasher
Hot porcelain is more fragile. Leave the
dishes to cool in the dishwasher before
unloading them.
Unload the lower basket first to avoid any
water drops from the upper basket falling
onto the dishes in the lower basket.
Special programmes
ION Self-cleaning programme (CLn)
Press and hold the appropriate option
buttons to activate a special programme.
The programme starts when the door is
closed.
ION
This programme prevents bad odours
from dirty dishes left in the dishwasher.
Activate the programme until a
dishwashing programme is run. The fan
and ioniser are activated at intervals for
72 hours. (Do not use this programme in
confined spaces with insufficient
ventilation).
TIP!
If you want to deactivate the ION
programme to start a dishwashing
programme, open the door then press
and hold the main power switch until the
display turns off. Restart the dishwasher.
Self-cleaning programme (CLn)
Self-cleaning programme for hygienic
cleaning of the dishwasher tub, spray
arms and spray pipes.
This programme can be run (with no
dishes in the machine) using normal
dishwasher detergent or citric acid.
Special dishwasher cleaners are also
available on the market. For the removal
of limescale deposits, see The dishwasher
tub in the chapter Care and cleaning.
"CLn" is shown on the display.
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Programme chart
Consumption values 1)
Final rinseNumber of
rinses
Main washPrewashesEXTRA
- Options
Detergent, compartment 1 / 2 (ml)
PROGRAMS - Programme Water cons.
(L)
Energy
(approx.
kWh)
Dishwashing
time
(approx.
hrs:min)
11-200.9-1.52:10-2:5065 °C2-350-65 °C1-3Auto open--- / 25Auto wash 171.72:5570 °C270 °C210 / 25Intensive wash 6.90.863:0049 °C255 °C1Auto open--- / 25
Eco wash 2)
100.20:2025 °C135 °C--- / 10Quick wash 30.010:07--- °C1--- / ---Rinse
1) Consumption values vary depending on the temperature of the incoming water, room temperature, load size, selected additional functions and more. 2) This dishwashing programme is the standard cleaning cycle used to compile the energy labelling information. It is intended for washing normally dirty
dishes and is the most effective programme in terms of combined energy and water consumption.
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Settings
Open the settings menu:
First, open the door. Turn off the machine. Press and hold the main
power switch until the display lights up.
1.
Within 10 seconds:
- press the programme button for Auto wash and the option button for
SpeedWash.
2.
+
The display shows the settings menu (current setting and its currently
set value).
3.
(Exit the menu by browsing through the menu or pressing the main
power switch.)
Navigate the settings menu:
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:
OptionsSettings
Rinse aid dosage setting.1:00 - 1:05Rinse aid1.
Increase the rinse aid dosage:
• If the dishes have water marks.
Decrease the rinse aid dosage:
•If the dishes have a sticky white/blue
film.
• If the dishes are streaked.
• Build-up of foam. If you have very
soft water, the rinse aid can be
diluted 50:50 with water.
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OptionsSettings
Adjusting the water softener. Read off
the appropriate setting from the water
hardness table below.
°dH
0-5
6-8
9-11
12-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-39
40-49
50+
0-9
10-14
15-20
21-25
26-34
35-43
44-52
53-70
71-88
89+
°fH °dH °fH
2:00 - 2:09Water hardness2.
Do not forget to put salt in the salt
compartment after you have set the
water softener to 2:01 - 2:09.
For a water supply with a hardness
under 6°dH (9°fH), select 2:00. The
water softener is deactivated and no
salt is needed.
You can activate this setting when
using 3-in-1/ All-in-one detergent. The
dishwashing programmes automatically
adapt to provide the best possible
dishwashing and drying results every
time. If this setting is activated there is
no need to add rinse aid since this
option disables rinse aid dispensing. It
also reduces the amount of salt added
to the water softener. Note that salt
must be put in the salt compartment.
3:00 (Off)
3:01 (On)
TAB
(3-in-1/all-in-one
detergent)
3.
NOTE!
In order to achieve good dishwashing
results, it is essential to check which
type of detergent or all-in-one product
best suits your needs! Read the
detergent packaging carefully for
information on proper use. Always
follow the directions for use or
information on the detergent
packaging!
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OptionsSettings
The dishwasher uses a buzzer to
indicate when a programme is finished
or when a fault has occurred.
4:00 - 4:03Buzzer volume4.
Built-in water tank.5:00 (Off)
5:01 (On)
Water tank5.
Before deactivating the water tank, run
a self-cleaning programme. See
Self-cleaning programme in the chapter
Using the dishwasher.
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Care and cleaning
Coarse filter
The coarse filter traps larger food
particles, which cannot get past the
drainage pump. Empty the coarse filter as
necessary.
Coarse filter
1Lift the coarse filter by the handle.
2Empty the coarse filter. Remember to
replace it!
Fine filter
Debris that collects on the fine filter is
automatically rinsed away during each
wash. Clean the fine filter when
necessary.
Fine filter
1Turn the handle anticlockwise.
2Lift the filter straight up using the
handle. Free the coarse filter to clean
the fine filter.
3Replace in reverse order. Check that
the edges seal properly when replacing
the fine filter.
4Lock the filter in place by turning the
handle clockwise to the stop position.
The handle should point straight out
from the dishwasher.
NOTE!
The dishwasher must not be used
without the filters in place!
Dishwashing results may be affected if
the coarse filter is incorrectly fitted.
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Spray arms
Holes and bearings can sometimes
become blocked. Remove any debris
using a pin or the like. The spray arms
also have holes underneath.
To facilitate cleaning you can remove the
spray arms. Remember to fit them firmly
back into place afterwards.
Lower spray arm
•Pull the lower spray arm straight up to
release it.
Upper spray arm
1Pull out the upper basket.
2Unscrew the spray arm bearings
counterclockwise to remove the spray
arm from the upper basket.
The door and the door seal
Regularly clean the sides of the door and
the door seal. Use a slightly damp cloth
(with a little cleaner if necessary).
The dishwasher tub
The dishwasher tub is made of stainless
steel and is kept clean through normal
use.
Limescale deposits
If you have hard water, limescale deposits
may build up in the dishwasher. If this
happens, run a self-cleaning programme
with two tablespoons of citric acid in the
detergent compartment (with no dishes in
the machine). See Self-cleaning
programme in the chapter Using the
dishwasher.
Front panel
Keep the 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 buttons
to avoid activating any buttons
unintentionally.
Unblocking the drainage pump
If the dishwasher still contains water after
the programme has finished, something
may be blocking the drainage pump. Such
items are easily removed.
1Turn off the machine using the main
power switch and unplug it from the
wall socket.
2Remove the coarse filter and the fine
filter.
3Scoop out the water from the
dishwasher tub.
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4In order to inspect the drainage pump,
remove the coloured stop on the right
in the bottom drain.
5Turn the pump wheel located behind
the drainage pump stop by hand.
Carefully remove any items.
6Replace the drainage pump stop along
with the fine and coarse filters.
7Plug the machine in again.
If the dishwasher still does not start and
a whirring sound is heard, the overflow
protection has been activated.
•Shut off the water.
•Remove the plug from the wall
socket.
•Call the service department.
Drainage pump stop
NOTE!
Do not forget to replace the drainage
pump stop.
Unblocking the inlet hose filter
If the water supply contains small
particles, the outer filter on the inlet hose
may become blocked, which results in
Water inlet fault.
1Turn off the machine using the main
power switch and unplug it from the
wall socket.
2Turn off the water tap.
3Unscrew the inlet hose.
4Carefully remove the outer filter from
the inlet hose and clean it.
5Replace the filter and check that the
gasket is correctly positioned.
6Screw the inlet hose firmly into place.
7Plug the machine into the wall socket
and turn on the water tap. Allow the
pressure to settle for a while and check
that the connection is watertight.
Outer filter on inlet
hose
Gasket
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Troubleshooting
ActionType of fault on the
display
Clear the drainage pump. See the section Care and
cleaning. If the problem persists, call the service
department.
OverfillingF10
See “Water remains in the dishwasher” in the table
“Problem” below. If the problem persists, call the service
department.
Water outlet faultF11
Check that the water tap is on. If the problem persists,
call the service department.
Water inlet faultF12
Turn off the water tap and call the service department.Inlet valve leakageF40
Call the service department.Water level faultF52
Turn off the water tap and call the service department.OverfillingF54
Call the service department.Circulation faultF56
Press any button to clear the error message.
ActionPossible causesProblem
Wait a moment then try
again.
You have pressed the
buttons too soon after
opening the door.
The buttons do not react
when pressed.
Clean with a dry or slightly
damp cloth.
The buttons are dirty.
Open the door. The buttons
only react to use when the
door is open.
The door is closed.
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ActionPossible causesProblem
Check that the baskets are
correctly positioned
horizontally.
The baskets are not
correctly positioned.
Cannot close door.
Check that the dishes are
not blocking the baskets
from sliding properly into
place.
Check the door lock. If it
does not click into place and
lock, open the door. Press
and hold the button for the
Auto open option for 15
seconds. Then wait 30
seconds. Close the door.
Check that the door lock
clicks into place and locks.
The door lock does not click
into place and lock.
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