Dishwasher: SN63HX26MM
Dishwasher: SN63HX26MM
Dishwasher: SN63HX26MM
SN63HX26MM
en User manual
Table of contents
Safety ............................................... 4 Folding prongs ............................... 23
General information.......................... 4 Basket heights................................ 23
Intended use..................................... 4
Restriction on user group................. 4 Before using for the first time ...... 24
Safe installation ................................ 5 Performing the initial configura-
Safe use ........................................... 6 tion.................................................. 24
Damaged appliance ......................... 8 Water softening system................ 24
Risk to children ................................ 9 Overview of water hardness set-
tings................................................ 24
Preventing material damage ........ 11
Setting the water softening sys-
Safe installation .............................. 11 tem ................................................. 25
Safe use ......................................... 11 Special salt ..................................... 25
Environmental protection and Switching off the water softening
saving energy................................ 12 system ............................................ 26
Disposing of packaging ................. 12 Rinse aid system........................... 26
Saving energy................................. 12 Rinse aid ........................................ 26
AquaSensor.................................... 12 Setting the amount of rinse aid ...... 27
Installation and connection.......... 13 Switching the rinse aid system
Scope of supply ............................. 13 off ................................................... 27
Installing and connecting the ap- Detergent ....................................... 27
pliance ............................................ 13 Suitable detergents ........................ 27
Drainage connection ...................... 13 Unsuitable detergents .................... 28
Drinking water connection ............. 14 Information on detergents .............. 29
Electrical connection ...................... 14 Adding detergent ........................... 29
Familiarising yourself with Tableware ...................................... 30
your appliance............................... 15
Damage to glass and tableware .... 30
Appliance ....................................... 15
Arrange tableware .......................... 31
Controls .......................................... 16
Removing tableware....................... 32
Programmes .................................. 18
Basic operation ............................. 32
Information for test institutes .......... 19
Opening appliance door ................ 32
Favourite .................................... 19 Switching on the appliance ............ 32
Additional functions ..................... 20 Setting a programme ..................... 32
Setting additional functions ............ 32
Features......................................... 20 Setting timer programming ............ 32
Top basket...................................... 21 Starting the programme ................. 33
Bottom basket ................................ 21 Interrupting programme ................. 33
Cutlery basket ................................ 22 Terminate programme.................... 33
Cutlery drawer ................................ 22 Switching off appliance .................. 33
Etagere ........................................... 22
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en Safety
Safety
Please read the safety information to ensure that you use the ap-
pliance safely.
General information
You can find general information for this instruction manual here.
¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. Only this will ensure you
use the appliance safely and efficiently.
¡ This manual is intended for the user of the appliance.
¡ Follow the safety instructions and warnings.
¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe
for future reference or for the next owner.
¡ Check the appliance after unpacking it. Do not connect the ap-
pliance if it has been damaged in transit.
Intended use
Read the information on intended use to ensure that you use the
appliance correctly and safely.
Only use this appliance:
¡ As specified in this instruction manual.
¡ For cleaning household tableware.
¡ In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en-
vironment.
¡ Up to an altitude of max. 4000 m above sea level.
Keep children under the age of 8 years away from the appliance
and power cable.
Safe installation
Follow these safety instructions when installing the appliance.
WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!
Improper installation may cause injury.
▶ When installing and connecting the appliance, follow the in-
structions in the manual and installation instructions.
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
¡ Improper installation is dangerous.
▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with
the specifications on the rating plate.
▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating
current only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
▶ The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical
installation must be properly installed.
▶ Never equip the appliance with an external switching
device, e.g. a timer or remote control.
▶ When the appliance is installed, the mains plug of the
power cord must be freely accessible. If free access is not
possible, an all-pole isolating switch must be installed in the
permanent electrical installation according to the installation
regulations.
▶ When installing the appliance, check that the power cable is
not trapped or damaged.
¡ Cutting through the supply hose or immersing the Aqua-Stop
valve in water is dangerous.
▶ Never immerse the plastic housing in water. The plastic
housing on the supply hose contains an electric valve.
▶ Never cut through the supply hose. The supply hose con-
tains electric power cables.
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Safety en
Risk to children
Follow the safety instructions if there are children in your home.
WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation!
¡ Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap
themselves up in it and suffocate.
▶ Keep packaging material away from children.
▶ Do not let children play with packaging material.
¡ Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them
to suffocate.
▶ Keep small parts away from children.
▶ Do not let children play with small parts.
WARNING ‒ Risk of harm to health!
Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting
their lives at risk.
▶ With redundant appliances, unplug the power cord. Then
cut through the cord and damage the lock on the appliance
door beyond repair so that the appliance door will no longer
close.
WARNING ‒ Risk of crushing!
With higher-level appliances, children can become crushed
between the appliance door and cabinet doors underneath.
▶ Keep an eye on children when opening and closing the ap-
pliance door.
WARNING ‒ Risk of chemical burns!
Rinse aid and detergent may cause chemical burns to the
mouth, throat and eyes.
▶ Keep children away from detergent and rinse aid products.
▶ Keep children away from the appliance when open. The wa-
ter in the interior of the dishwasher is not drinking water. It
may contain residues of detergents and rinse aid.
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Preventing material damage en
Preventing material damage
material damage to your appliance, ▶ Only use the water hoses sup-
accessories or other objects in your plied with the appliance or genu-
kitchen. ine spare hoses.
▶ Never re-use water hoses that
Safe installation have been used before.
¡ If the water pressure is too high or
Follow the instructions when installing too low, this may impair function-
the appliance. ing of the appliance.
▶ Make sure that the water pres-
ATTENTION!
sure in the water supply system
¡ Improper installation of the appli-
is min. 50 kPa (0,5 bar) and
ance may cause damage.
max. 1000 kPa (10 bar).
▶ If the dishwasher is installed
▶ If the water pressure exceeds
above or below other domestic
the maximum value specified, a
appliances, follow the informa-
pressure-reducing valve must be
tion on installation in combina-
installed between the drinking
tion with a dishwasher in the in-
water connection and the hose
stallation instructions for the in-
set of the appliance.
dividual appliances.
▶ If there is no information or if the
installation instructions do not in- Safe use
clude the relevant information, Follow the instructions when using
contact the manufacturer of the appliance.
these appliances to check that
the dishwasher can be installed ATTENTION!
above or below these appli- ¡ Escaping water vapour can dam-
ances. age fitted units.
▶ If no information is available ▶ When the programme ends,
from the manufacturer, the dish- leave the appliance to cool
washer should not be installed down for a while before opening
above or below such appli- the door.
ances. ¡ Special salt can damage the tub
▶ To ensure the safe operation of due to corrosion.
all domestic appliances, con- ▶ To make sure that any special
tinue following the installation in- salt that escapes is washed out
structions for the dishwasher. of the tub, add the special salt
▶ Do not install the dishwasher un- to the dispenser for special salt
der a hob. immediately before the pro-
▶ Do not install the dishwasher gramme starts.
near heat sources, e.g. radiat- ¡ Detergent may damage the water
ors, heat storage tanks, ovens softening system.
or other appliances that gener- ▶ Only fill the dispenser of the wa-
ate heat. ter softening system with special
dishwasher salt.
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AquaSensor
Environmental protection
The AquaSensor is an optical meas-
and saving energy uring device (light barrier) which
Help protect the environment by us- measures the turbidity of the rinsing
Environmental protection and saving energy
ing your appliance in a way that con- water. You can save water with the
serves resources and by disposing of AquaSensor.
reusable materials properly. Use of the AquaSensor depends on
the programme. If the soiling level is
Disposing of packaging high, the rinsing water is drained off
and replaced with fresh water. If the
The packaging materials are environ- soiling level is lower, the rinsing wa-
mentally compatible and can be re- ter is used in the next wash cycle, so
cycled. reducing water consumption by 3-6
▶ Sort the individual components by litres. In the automatic programmes
type and dispose of them separ- the temperature and run time are ad-
ately. ditionally adjusted to the level of soil-
ing.
Information about current disposal
methods are available from your
specialist dealer or local authority.
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Depending on the appliance specifications
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Installation and connection en
Installation and connection
→ Page 4
the appliance to the power and water 2. "Follow the instructions for elec-
supply correctly. Observe the spe- trical connection." → Page 14
cified criteria and the installation in-
structions. 3. Check the Scope of supply and
the condition of the appliance.
Scope of supply 4. Consult the installation instructions
for the installation dimensions re-
After unpacking all parts, check for quired.
any damage in transit and complete- 5. Make the appliance level using the
ness of the delivery. height-adjustable feet.
If you have any complaints, contact
Make sure that the appliance is
the dealer who sold you the appli-
standing on the floor securely.
ance or our Customer Service.
6. "Install the drainage connection."
Note: The appliance was tested at → Page 13
the factory to check it is in working 7. "Install the drinking water connec-
order. It is possible that water has left tion." → Page 14
marks on the appliance. These
8. Connect the appliance to the
marks will disappear after the first
wash cycle. power supply.
The delivery consists of the following: Drainage connection
¡ Dishwasher
¡ Operating instructions Connect your appliance to drainage
¡ Installation Instructions connection so dirty water is dis-
¡ Warranty charged via the wash cycle.
¡ Installation material Installing the drainage connection
¡ Steam guard plate
¡ Mains cable 1. Consult the installation instructions
¡ Quick reference guide supplied for the steps required
here.
Installing and connecting the 2. Connect the wastewater hose to
appliance the outlet connection of the siphon
using the enclosed parts.
You can position your built-under or 3. When doing so, check that the
integrable appliance in a fitted kit- wastewater hose is not kinked,
chen between wooden and plastic crushed or twisted.
walls. If you subsequently install your 4. Also check that there is no cover
dishwasher as a free-standing appli- in the drainage system preventing
ance, you must stop it from tipping the wastewater from being dis-
over, e.g. by screwing it to the wall or charged.
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Electrical connection
Connect your appliance to the power
supply.
Connecting the appliance to the
electricity supply
Notes
¡ Follow the "Safety instructions"
→ Page 5.
¡ Connect the appliance to alternat-
ing current only, in the range of
220 - 240 V and 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
¡ Please note that the water safety
system is only functional if there is
a power supply.
1. Insert the non-heating appliance
plug of the power cable into the
appliance.
2. Insert the mains plug of the appli-
ance into a nearby socket.
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en
Familiarising yourself with your appliance
Appliance
You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.
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4 Dispenser for special salt Add the special salt to the dispenser for special salt.
→ "Water softening system", Page 24
5 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the tableware in the bot-
tom basket.
If the tableware has not been washed properly, clean
the spray arms.
→ "Cleaning spray arms", Page 41
6 Tablet collecting tray During the wash cycle tablets automatically fall out of
the detergent dispenser into the tablet collecting tray
where they can fully dissolve.
7 Top basket Top basket
10 Upper spray arm The upper spray arm washes the tableware in the top
basket.
If the tableware has not been washed properly, clean
the spray arms.
→ "Cleaning spray arms", Page 41
11 Filter system "Filter system" → Page 40
13 Dispenser for rinse aid Add rinse aid to the dispenser for rinse aid.
→ "Rinse aid system", Page 26
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Depending on the appliance specifications
Controls
You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and
to obtain information about the operating status.
With some buttons you can perform different functions.
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1 ON/OFF button and reset button "Switching on the appliance" → Page 32
"Switching off the appliance" → Page 33
"Terminating the programme" → Page 33
2 Programme buttons "Programmes" → Page 18
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en Programmes
Programmes
Programmes
You can find an overview of the pro- ted. The running time will change if
Programmes
grammes that can be selected here. the rinse aid system is switched off
Different programmes, which can be or rinse aid needs to be added.
found on the control panel of your The consumption values can be
appliance, are available depending found in the quick reference guide.
on the appliance configuration. The consumption values relate to
The running time may vary depend- normal conditions and a water hard-
ing on the programme selected. The ness of 16 - 20°°E. Different influen-
running time depends on the water cing factors such as water temperat-
temperature, the quantity of table- ure or pipe pressure may result in
ware, the level of soiling and the "Ad- deviations.
ditional function" → Page 20 selec-
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Programmes en
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Depending on the appliance specifications
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Features
You can find an overview of the pos-
Features
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Features en
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Cutlery basket
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Depending on the appliance specifications
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Cutlery drawer
Arrange cutlery in the cutlery drawer.
Etagere
Use the cutlery shelf and space un-
derneath for small cups and glasses
or for large items of cutlery, e.g.
cooking spoons or serving cutlery.
Cutlery basket
Arrange cutlery in the cutlery basket,
always without sorting it and with the
sharp points downwards.
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Features en
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Basket heights
Set the baskets at the right height.
Appliance height 81.5 cm with cutlery basket
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Depending on the appliance specifications
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en Before using for the first time
Before using for the first time
tem." → Page 25
up. 5. "Set the amount of rinse aid to be
dispensed." → Page 27
Performing the initial config-
uration Tip: You can change these settings
and other "Basic settings"
On initial start-up or after a reset to → Page 34 at any time.
the factory settings, you will need to
make settings. Water softening system
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Water softening system en
Special salt
You can use special salt to soften
water.
Adding special salt Funnel 1
If the special salt refill indicator lights Fill the dispenser right up with spe-
up, add special salt to the dispenser cial salt. The water in the dis-
for special salt just before the pro- penser is displaced and forced
gramme starts. The amount of spe- out.
cial salt required depends on the wa- 4. Place the lid back on the dis-
ter hardness: the higher the water penser and turn to close.
hardness, the greater the amount of
special salt required.
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Depending on the appliance specifications
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softening system
Rinse aid system
You can use the rinse aid system
Rinse aid system
max
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Detergent en
Adding detergent
1. To open the detergent dispenser,
press the locking latch.
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3. Close the lid of the detergent dis- Damage to glass and table-
penser.
ware
Avoid damage to glass and table-
ware.
Cause Recommendation
The following table- Only put tableware in
ware is not dish- the dishwasher if it is
washer-safe: marked as dish-
¡ Items of cutlery washer-safe by the
and tableware manufacturer.
made from wood
¡ Decorated glass-
a The lid clicks into position. ware, antique and
a The detergent dispenser will open hand-crafted table-
automatically at the optimum time ware
during the programme. Powder or ¡ Plastic parts not
liquid detergent will spread around resistant to heat
the washing tank and dissolve ¡ Tableware made
there. Tablets will fall into the tablet from copper or tin
collecting tray and dissolve in the ¡ Tableware soiled
right dosage. In order to ensure with ash, wax, lub-
that tablets can dissolve evenly, do ricating grease or
not place any other objects in the paint
tablet collecting tray. ¡ Very small items of
Tip: If you use powder detergent and tableware
select a program with pre-rinse, you Glass and tableware Only put glasses and
can also add a little detergent to the was not dishwasher- china in the dish-
interior door of the appliance. safe. washer if it is marked
as dishwasher-safe by
Tableware
the manufacturer.
Tableware The chemical com- Use a detergent
position of the deter- marked as gentle on
Only clean tableware that is suitable
Tableware
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en Basic operation
→ "Programmes", Page 18
to know about operating your appli-
ance here. ▶ Press the button for the relevant
additional function.
Opening appliance door → "Additional functions", Page 20
a The additional function is set and
▶ Open the appliance door. the additional function button
flashes.
Switching on the appliance
▶ Press . Setting timer programming
The Eco 50° programme is set by You can delay the start of the pro-
default. gramme by up to 24 hours.
The Eco 50° programme is an es- 1. Press .
pecially environmentally friendly
programme and ideal for normally a "h:01" appears in the display.
soiled tableware. It is the most effi- 2. Use to set the required start
cient programme for the combina- time for the programme.
tion of energy/water consumption 3. Press .
for this type of tableware and evid- a This activates timer programming.
ences conformity with the EU Eco- Tip: To deactivate timer program-
design Directive. ming, press repeatedly until "h:00"
appears in the display.
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Interrupting programme
Note: When you open the appliance
door once the appliance has heated
up, leave the door slightly ajar for a
few minutes and then close it. This
will help prevent excess pressure
building up in the appliance and stop
the appliance door bursting open.
1. Press .
a The programme is saved and the
appliance switches off.
2. Press to resume the pro-
gramme.
Terminate programme
To end a programme early or to
switch from a programme that has
already started, you will need to can-
cel it first.
1. Open the appliance door.
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Basic settings
Basic settings
You can configure the appliance to meet your needs.
Basic settings
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Basic settings en
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en Home Connect
Installing app
Home Connect 1. Install the Home Connect app on
your mobile device.
This appliance is network-capable.
Home Connect
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Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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Home Connect en
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Note: Please note that the sential requirements and other relev-
Home Connect functions can only be ant provisions of the Directive
utilised with the Home Connect app. 2014/53/EU.
Information on data protection can be A detailed RED Declaration of Con-
retrieved in the Home Connect app. formity can be found online at
www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com
Declaration of Conformity among the additional documents on
the product page for your appliance.
BSH Hausgeräte GmbH hereby de-
clares that the appliance with Home
Connect functionality meets the es-
2.4 GHz band: 100 mW max.
5 GHz band: 100 mW max.
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ES FR HR IT CY LV LT LU
HU MT NL AT PL PT RO SI
SK FI SE UK NO CH TR
5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only.
Cleaning products
Cleaning and servicing
Only use suitable cleaning products
To keep your appliance working effi-
Cleaning and servicing
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Machine Care
Deposits, e.g. from remnants of food Tip: You can get our tested and ap-
and limescale, can cause your appli- proved Dishwasher Care and Ma-
ance to malfunction. To avoid such chine Cleaner for Dishwashers online
faults and reduce odours, we recom- at https://www.siemens-home.bsh-
mend cleaning your appliance at reg- group.com/store or from customer
ular intervals. service.
Machine Care combined with ma- Machine Care is a programme which
chine care products and machine removes various deposits in one
cleaners is the right programme for washing cycle. Cleaning takes place
the care of your appliance. in two phases:
To ensure optimum cleaning perform- ¡ Make sure that there are no alu-
ance, the programme doses the de- minium parts, e.g. extractor hood
tergents independently of each an- grease filters or aluminium pans, in
other during the relevant cleaning the interior of the appliance.
phase. Correct placement of the de- ¡ If you have not run Machine Care
tergents is necessary here. after 3 washing cycles, the indic-
Run Machine Care without tableware ator for Machine Care will go out
if the indicator for Machine Care automatically.
lights up on the control panel or if ad- ¡ For optimum cleaning perform-
vised to do so by the display. The in- ance, ensure the correct place-
dicator will go out after you have run ment of cleaners.
Machine Care. If your appliance does ¡ Follow the safety instructions given
not have a reminder function, we re- on the packagings of the machine
commend performing Machine Care care products and machine clean-
every 2 months. ers.
Running Machine Care 1. Remove any coarse soiling in the
interior with a damp cloth.
Run the Machine Care programme if
2. Clean the filters.
the indicator for Machine Care lights
up on the control panel or if advised 3. Place the machine care product in
to do so by the display. the appliance interior.
Notes Only use machine care products
¡ Run the Machine Care programme specially designed for dishwash-
without any tableware in the dish- ers.
washer. 4. Pour the machine cleaner into the
¡ Only use machine care products detergent dispenser until it is filled
and machine cleaners specially completely.
designed for dishwashers.
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Do not place any additional ma- 2. Turn the coarse filter anticlockwise
chine cleaner in the appliance in- and remove the filter system .
terior. ‒ Check that no foreign objects
5. Press . fall into the sump.
6. Press .
a Machine Care is run. 2
a Once the programme has ended,
the indicator for Machine Care
goes out.
Filter system
The filter system removes coarse
soiling from the dishwashing cycle.
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1 Micro filter
2 Fine filter
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Carefully clean the rim of dirt 3. Check the outlet nozzles on the
between the coarse and the fine fil- spray arms for blockages under
ter. running water and remove any for-
6. Re-assemble the filter system. eign bodies.
Make sure that the locking catches 4. Insert the lower spray arm.
on the coarse filter click into posi- a The spray arm clicks into position.
tion. 5. Insert the upper spray arm and
7. Insert the filter system into the ap- screw it firmly in place.
pliance and turn the coarse filter
clockwise.
Make sure that the arrow markings
match up.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot-
Troubleshooting
ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces-
sary costs.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist
staff.
▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with a
special connection cable, which is available from the manufacturer or his
Customer Service.
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Depending on the appliance specifications
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Washing results
Fault Cause Troubleshooting
Tableware is not dry. No rinse aid used or dosage 1. Add "Rinse aid" → Page 26.
set too low. 2. Set the amount of rinse aid to be
dispensed.
→ "Setting the amount of rinse aid",
Page 27
Programme or programme ▶ "Select a programme with drying,
option has no drying phase, e.g. intensive, strong or ECO pro-
or the drying phase is too gramme." → Page 18
brief. Some option buttons decrease the
drying result, e.g varioSpeed.
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Malfunctions
Fault Cause Troubleshooting
Water is left in the appliance Filter system or area under 1. Clean the "Filters" → Page 40.
at the end of the pro- the filters is blocked. 2. Clean the "Wastewater pump"
gramme. → Page 54.
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Mechanical damage
Fault Cause Troubleshooting
Appliance door cannot be Door lock has been activ- ▶ Close the appliance door with
closed. ated. greater force.
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Noise
Fault Cause Troubleshooting
Filling valves making knock- Caused by the domestic in- ▶ Can only be remedied in the do-
ing noises. stallation. No appliance fault mestic installation.
present. Does not affect
functioning of the appliance.
Knocking or rattling noise. Spray arm is striking table- ▶ Arrange tableware so that the spray
ware. arms do not strike tableware.
With a small load the water ▶ Distribute the tableware evenly.
jets directly strike against
▶ Load the appliance with more table-
the tub.
ware.
Light items of tableware ▶ Position light items of tableware se-
move about during the wash curely.
cycle.
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WARNING
Risk of injury!
Sharp and pointed objects or frag-
ments of glass may block the waste
water pump and cause injury.
▶ Remove any foreign bodies care-
fully. a The pump cover clicks into posi-
tion.
1. Disconnect the appliance from the 9. Install the filter system.
power supply. 10. Insert the top and bottom basket.
2. Remove the top and bottom bas-
ket.
3. Remove the filter system.
Transportation, storage and disposal
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Technical specifications en
*9001508443*
9001508443 (000824) 642 V5
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