OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Dishwasher
EN
DWCBI241.S.AU
3Your dishwasher ........................................
3Welcome to our growing ASKO family! .......
4Safety instructions .....................................
5Installation ....................................................
5Winter storage/Transport .............................
5Overflow guard ............................................
5Packaging ....................................................
5Disposal .......................................................
7Before washing for the first time ..............
71. Water hardness ........................................
82. Basic settings ..........................................
10Greener dishwashing ................................
10The dishwasher saves energy and water .....
11Loading the dishwasher ............................
11Fragile dishes ..............................................
11Loading affects the results ..........................
11The dishwasher's baskets ...........................
12Upper basket ...............................................
13Lower basket ...............................................
14Cutlery basket ..............................................
16Using the dishwasher ................................
16Add detergent ..............................................
17The main power switch ................................
17Select program ............................................
18Starting the dishwasher ...............................
18Time remaining ............................................
19Status indicator ............................................
19Stopping or changing a program ................
19If you want to load more dishes ...................
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If the dishwasher is turned off due to a power
failure ...........................................................
19Once the program has finished ...................
19How to get the best drying results ...............
20Unloading the dishwasher ...........................
21Program chart ..............................................
22Settings .......................................................
22Open the dishwasher's Settings menu ........
25Care and cleaning ......................................
25Top up rinse aid ...........................................
25Top up salt ..................................................
26Cleaning the filters .......................................
27Cleaning the spray arms ..............................
28Clean the dishwasher inside and out ..........
28Remove blockages ......................................
30Troubleshooting .........................................
36Installation ..................................................
36Safety instructions ........................................
37Transport protection for the door .................
37Placing the dishwasher ................................
38Affix the protective film ................................
38
Adjust the height and slide the dishwasher
into place .....................................................
39Drainage connection ...................................
40Connection to water supply .........................
41Electrical connection ...................................
42Screwing the dishwasher into place ............
43Dishwasher kick panel .................................
44ASKO Service .............................................
44Information about your product ...................
44Contact the service department ..................
45Technical information ................................
45Information on energy labelling ...................
45Technical data .............................................
45Information for test institute ..........................
Contents
Welcome to our growing ASKO family!
We are proud of our appliances. We want them to help make the world a better place – improving
quality of life for you and your loved ones. We hope that this appliance will be an appreciated and
dependable aid for many years to come.
Please read the operating instructions before use. They include general tips, information about the
settings and adjustments you can make, and how best to care for your appliance.
Display Start/Stop
Program buttons Navigation buttons for
selecting from more programs
Main power switch
Install the dishwasher, see the chapter Installation. Following this, open the door and press the main
power switch to start using the machine.
"Welcome to your new ASKO. This is a first time set up." is shown on the display the first time
the dishwasher is switched on. It is important that you choose the right settings to ensure good
dishwashing results. See page 7.
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Your dishwasher
• Read the operating instructions and keep them in a safe place!
• Number of place settings: 14
• 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 appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
• Damaged mains cables must only be replaced by a qualified
electrician.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar
applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;
- farm houses;
- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments.
• 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.
• Children must be watched. Do not allow children to use or play
with the dishwasher. Be especially vigilant when the door is open.
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Safety instructions
Some detergent may remain inside! After adding detergent, always
start the dishwasher immediately.
WARNING!
Knives and other pointed items must be placed with the points
down in the cutlery basket or horizontally in other baskets.
WARNING!
Dishwasher detergents are strongly alkaline. They can be
extremely dangerous if swallowed. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes and keep children away from the dishwasher when the door
is open. Seek medical attention if swallowed.
Check that the detergent compartment is empty after completion
of the wash cycle.
Installation
See the chapter Installation.
Winter storage/Transport
Store the dishwasher above freezing temperature and avoid long transport distances in very cold
weather. Transport the dishwasher upright or laying on its back.
Overflow guard
The overflow protection starts pumping out the water and turns off the water supply if the water level
in the dishwasher exceeds the normal level. If the overflow protection is triggered, Overfilling water
appears on the display. Turn off the water supply and contact your nearest service centre.
Packaging
The outer 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 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
The dishwasher is manufactured and labelled for recycling.
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Safety instructions
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.
Contact your local authority for information about where and how your dishwasher should be correctly
recycled.
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Safety instructions
1. Water hardness
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.
Checking water hardness
Water hardness is specified using the German water hardness scale (°dH) or the French water
hardness scale (°fH).
A water supply with a water hardness in excess of 4°dH (6°fH) must be softened. This is done
automatically with the aid of the built-in water softener. In order for the water softener to function
optimally, it must be adjusted to the hardness of the water supply. Once you have adjusted the water
softener, use detergent and rinse aid doses suitable for soft water.
Contact your local water supplier to check the water hardness in your area.
Make a note of the water hardness:____________
Recommended settingFrench water hardness scaleGerman water hardness scale
00-5°fH0-3°dH
16-9°fH4-5°dH
210-14°fH6-8°dH
315-20°fH9-11°dH
421-25°fH12-14°dH
526-34°fH15-19°dH
635-43°fH20-24°dH
744-52°fH25-29°dH
853-70°fH30-39°dH
971°fH40°dH
If the water hardness exceeds 20°dH (36°fH), we recommend connecting an external water softener.
Increased consumption during regeneration
The dishwasher's built-in water softener is regularly regenerated to maintain its function. Regeneration
extends the dishwashing program and increases energy and water consumption. Just how often
the dishwasher's water softener is regenerated depends on the selected setting.
Example: If the Ecoprogram is run with a water hardness of 14 °dH (25 °fH), the water softener is
regenerated at regular intervals (after 5 dishwashing cycles), energy consumption increases by
0.015 kWh and water consumption increases by 2.3 litres while the program time is extended by 3
minutes. Regeneration occurs during the program's main wash.
WARNING!
Hard water leaves a white coating on dishes and inside the dishwasher. It is therefore important
that you select the right setting for the water softener! See Water hardness.
Never run the dishwasher with an empty salt compartment if the water supply has a water hardness
in excess of 4°dH (6°fH).
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Before washing for the first time
2. Basic settings
Open the door and press the main power switch.
"Welcome to your new ASKO. This is a first time set up." is shown on the display. It is important
that you choose the right settings to ensure good dishwashing results.
Select setting
Confirm settingMain power switch
Settings
Language1.
Select the language to be shown on the display.
Rinse aid 0/1/2/3/4/5/TAB2.
By using rinse aid you will improve your drying result. You will also achieve a better dishwashing
result with glassware and dishes.
Select rinse aid dosage. The rinse aid dispenser can be adjusted between 0 (Off) and 5 (High
dosage).
When using an all-in-one detergent that contains rinse aid, you can activate the setting TAB. Read
more about all-in-one detergent in the chapter Using the dishwasher.
Pre-selected at factory: 5
Top up rinse aid
Press to open
1. Open the rinse aid compartment lid.
2. Carefully top up with rinse aid to the level marked max.
3. Wipe up any splashes of rinse aid around the compartment.
4. Close the lid firmly.
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Water hardness 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/93.
Adjusting the water softener. Select a setting depending on the hardness of the water supply. It is
important that this setting is correct!
Do not forget to put salt in the salt compartment after you have set the water softener to 1 - 9.
For a water supply with a hardness under 4°dH (6°fH), select 0. The water softener is deactivated
and no salt is needed.
Pre-selected at factory: 6
Top up salt
Salt compartment lid
1. Unscrew the salt compartment lid.
2. Place the funnel supplied with the dishwasher in the salt compartment top-up hole. First, pour
in about 1 l of water.
3. Then add salt, a maximum of 630 gram, until the compartment is full. Use large grain salt or
special dishwasher salt.
4. Wipe up any excess salt so that the lid can be screwed on firmly.
In order to avoid rust stains a dishwashing program must be started immediately after adding salt.
To change the chosen setting, see the chapter Settings.
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Before washing for the first time
The dishwasher saves energy and water
When using a dishwasher in a residential setting, less energy and water are generally used compared
to washing the dishes by hand.
Do not rinse under running water
Do not rinse the dishes under running water as this will lead to increased energy and water
consumption. Simply scrape off large food particles before loading the dishwasher.
Choose a green detergent
Read the environmental declaration on the packaging!
Too much detergent, rinse aid and salt can result in less effective dishwashing and also entail greater
environmental impact.
Run a fully loaded dishwasher
Save energy and water by waiting until the dishwasher is full before running a program. Use the
Rinse and hold program to rinse the dishes if there are any unpleasant odours.
Run programs at a lower temperature
If the dishes are only slightly dirty, you can select a program with a low temperature.
Select dishwashing program – Eco
Use when you want to save water and energy. For normally soiled load, such as plates, serving
dishes, cups, glasses and so on.
This dishwashing program is designed for an effective wash using as little energy and water as
possible. The program washes at a low temperature for a long time.
Open the door a little once the program has finished
Better drying results are achieved if you open the door a little once the program has ended. (If the
dishwasher is built-in, the surrounding cabinets must be resistant to any condensation from the
dishwasher.)
Connect to cold water
Connect the dishwasher to the cold water supply if the building is heated using oil, electricity or gas.
Connection to hot water supply
Connect the dishwasher to the hot water supply (max. 70 °C) if the building is heated using an
energy-efficient means such as district heating, solar power or geothermal power. Choosing a hot
water connection cuts dishwashing times and reduces the dishwasher's energy consumption.
NOTE!
Do not exceed the permitted water supply temperature. Certain materials used in some cookware
cannot withstand high heat.
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Greener dishwashing
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.
Fragile decoration
Porcelain with decoration on top of the glazing (the items feel rough) should not be washed in a
dishwasher.
Crystal/Glass
Wash fragile items made of crystal/glass, such as crystal glass from Orrefors, using the gentle
dishwashing program Crystal glass. Remember to use only a small amount of detergent and to place
items so that they do not touch each other during the wash.
By using rinse aid you will improve your drying result. You will also achieve a better dishwashing
result with glassware and dishes.
Hand-painted glassware, as well as antique and very fragile items, should not be washed in a
dishwasher.
Silver
Silver and stainless steel items should not come into contact, as the silver can become discoloured.
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.
Cutlery with glued handles
Some types of glue are not dishwasher safe. In such cases, the handles may loosen.
Loading affects the results
Load the dishes carefully to ensure the best washing and drying results with the lowest possible
energy and water consumption. Give your dishwasher the best chance to reach and clean all surfaces,
as well as to dry the dishes as thoroughly as possible.
• 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 cutlery
basket.
NOTE!
Check that the spray arms can rotate freely.
The dishwasher's baskets
The dishwasher is equipped with an upper basket and a lower basket with a cutlery basket.
The appearance of the baskets may differ depending on the dishwasher setup.
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Loading the dishwasher
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.
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 on either side to lower the upper basket.
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Lower basket
Place plates, side plates, serving dishes, pots and cutlery (in the cutlery basket) in the lower basket.
Place pots or pans in the right-hand rear part of the lower basket for the best cleaning performance
from the rear spray nozzle (WideSpray™), which is intended for these types of dishes.
Foldable tines
Lower the foldable tines (plate supports) when washing pots and pans. Release the foldable tines
by pressing the catch inwards before adjusting their position.
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Washing large plates
Move the foldable tines and their mounts to widen the distance between the tine rows to adapt the
lower basket to plates with a diameter greater than 25 cm.
Accessory
Buy a wine glass shelf with space for six tall
1)
wine glasses. The wine glass shelf is designed to
ensure optimal washing and drying results with tall wine glasses. The wine glass shelf is placed in
the rear section of the lower basket. This accessory can be purchased by calling ASKO.
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 best placed in the middle at the front of the lower basket to achieve the best
dishwashing performance from the unique spray nozzle (Power Zone Cutlery™), which is intended
for the cutlery basket.
WARNING!
Knives and other pointed items must be placed with the points down in the cutlery basket or
horizontally in other baskets.
Fold-down section for small items
The cutlery basket has a fold-down section in the middle for small items, or small shafts, such as
electric whisk attachments.
1)
Height: max. 25 cm, Diameter: max. 7.5 cm
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Cutlery basket with lid
Accessory
Buy an extra cutlery basket. The extra cutlery basket is flexible and can be dismantled and attached
to the lower basket or the large cutlery basket to make an extra large cutlery basket. This accessory
is available where you purchased your dishwasher.
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Add detergent
Press to open
1. Prewash detergent compartment
2. Main 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 programs (less than 75 minutes). Use powder
or liquid dishwasher detergent instead.
All-in-one detergent
There are many types of all-in-one detergents on the market. Read the directions for these products
carefully.
When using an all-in-one detergent that contains rinse aid, you can activate the setting TAB. Note
that the salt compartment must be filled with salt.
NOTE!
Optimum washing and drying results are achieved by using normal dishwasher detergent together
with separately dispensed rinse aid and salt.
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Starting the dishwasher
Select from more programs
Open the door and press the main power switch.
Select program
The main power switch
Open the door and press the main power switch. Also turn on the water tap if it is turned off.
Select program
To select a program, press one of the program buttons , or . You can also select a program by
pressing the navigation button or until the desired program is shown on the display.
Select a program to suit the type of dishes and how dirty they are.
Eco
Use when you want to save water and energy. For normally soiled load, such as plates, serving
dishes, cups, glasses and so on.
Flexi
An effective program for slightly dried leftovers. (This program is not intended for burnt food, such
as on oven dishes.)
Crystal glass
This program is intended for washing fragile glasses that have just been used and do not require a
particularly powerful wash. Porcelain can also be washed using this program. See also Fragile dishes
in the chapter Loading the dishwasher.
Intensive
A program with a high temperature to dissolve grease on 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.
Quick
This program is used for glasses and porcelain that is slightly dirty, such as coffee cups.
Rinse and hold
Used to rinse dishes while you wait for the dishwasher to become fully loaded.
Heavy
2)
Use to wash normally soiled load, such as plates, serving dishes, cups, glasses and so on.
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SANI
2)
This program is ideal to use when hygiene demands are set high. The temperature of the main wash
is 60 °C. The final rinse is 85 °C for 4 minutes.
SANI Quick
2)
Choose SANI Quick if you want a quicker program that still fulfils hygiene demands. The temperature
of the main wash is 60 °C. The final rinse is 85 °C for 4 minutes.
Self-cleaning
Self-cleaning program for hygienic cleaning of the dishwasher tub, spray arms and spray pipes.
This program should 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 lime
scale deposits, see Dishwasher tub in Chapter Care and cleaning.
Starting the dishwasher
Press Start/Stop until the display shows "Program started, close door". This indicates that the
dishwasher is ready to start. Close the door properly, otherwise the dishwasher will not start.
If the dishwasher is not started or the door is not closed within 2 minutes of the last button press,
the machine switches off.
Time remaining
Once you have chosen a program, the time the program took when last used is displayed.
Once you have started the dishwasher, the display shows the remaining program time. The remaining
time is updated after the water for the final rinse has been heated.
This may differ somewhat from time to time depending on the temperature of the water supply, the
amount of dishes, the ambient temperature and other factors.
During the first run of each program, the remaining time displayed can be slightly misleading, as
the dishwasher is estimating the time. When you run the program a second time, the dishwasher will
calculate the remaining time based on the previous duration of the program.
Time remaining
2)
Program button / / . The programs pre-assigned to the program buttons can be changed. See Chapter
Settings.
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Status indicator
The status indicator on the front display provides information by means of different colours.
Blue - Load more
The program has started, but you can still load more dishes.
Red - Do not load
You should not load any more dishes (risk of poorer dishwashing result).
A flashing light indicates that the door has been opened while a program is in progress. If it flashes
when the door is closed, an error has occurred. See the chapter Troubleshooting.
Green - Unload
The dishwashing program is finished. The status light stays on for 15 minutes.
Stopping or changing a program
If you want to change program 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 program, press Start/Stop and close the door.
If you want to load more dishes
Open the door. The dishwasher stops automatically. Add the dishes and close the door. After a
while, the dishwasher continues the program.
If the dishwasher is turned off due to a power failure
If the dishwashing program was not finished, the interrupted program continues when power is
restored.
NOTE!
During drying, the program is interrupted if the power is cut or the door is open for more than
2 minutes.
Once the program has finished
Once the program has finished, “END” appears on the display.
At the end of the program, you will hear a short beep. Chapter Settings describes how to change
this function.
The dishwasher switches off automatically after the program ends. Turn off the water tap after each
use.
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.
• Open the door a little once the program has finished.
• Allow the dishes to cool before unloading the dishwasher.
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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.
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Program chart
Consumption values
1)
Final rinseNumber of
rinses
Main washPrewashesProgram
Water cons.
(liter)
Hot water
3)
Cold water
2)
Energy
(approx.
kWh)
Dishwashing
time
(approx.
hrs:min)
Energy
(approx.
kWh)
Dishwashing
time
(approx.
hrs:min)
12.50.41:450.91:5852 °C352 °C2
Eco
4)
15,50.81:451.22:0565 °C260 °C2Flexi
9.00.41:200.71:4050 °C245 °CCrystal glass
16.51.22:351.62:5570 °C270 °C2Intensive
9.50.10:200.20:20<25 °C1<35 °C0Quick
3.00.010:070.010:07--- °C1Rinse and hold
14.00.62:051.22:2565 °C260 °C2Heavy
13.01.21:201.71:3585 °C260 °C1SANI
15.51.30:451.91:0085 °C360 °C1SANI Quick
9.01.20:551.61:1585 °C270 °CSelf-cleaning
1)
Consumption values vary depending on the temperature of the incoming water, room temperature, load size, selected additional functions and more.
2)
Connection to cold water, approx. 20 °C.
3)
Connection to hot water, approx. 60 °C. (The hot water connection figures do not include the energy used to heat the inlet hot water before entering the dishwasher.)
4)
The energy label performance figures are based on this program which is recommended for normally soiled load at the rated capacity. No options.
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Open the dishwasher's Settings menu
Open the door and press the main power switch until the display lights up.
To open the dishwasher's Settings menu, press the Navigation buttons: x 3, x 3
To exit the dishwasher's Settings menu, select Exit and confirm your selection with Start/Stop.
Confirm
current setting
Setting Current setting
Navigation buttons for choosing setting
AlternativesSettings
You can choose the language used for the
display.
English AU/Svenska/
Dansk/Norsk/Suomi/
Nederlands/Français/
Deutsch/Italiano/
Русский
/
Español/Português/
Sloven./Eesti/Latviešu/
Lietuvi
ų
/Hrvatski/Polish/
简体中文 / 繁體中文 /
日本語
Language1.
On/Off/ / /Eco (On/Off / / / )
Flexi
Crystal glass
Intensive
Quick
Rinse and hold
Heavy
SANI
SANI Quick
Self-cleaning
Select programs2.
Programs can be shown or hidden in the
menu. Choose between On and Off.
(Eco cannot be hidden in the menu.)
Program are pre-assigned to the program
buttons;
Heavy
SANI
SANI Quick
To change the programs assigned to the
buttons, select the desired program from the
menu and then select , or .
You can activate the child lock (button lock)
to prevent children from starting the
dishwasher.
On/OffChild lock3.
To temporarily deactivate or activate the
child lock, press and hold Program button I
and the right Navigation button for three
seconds.
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Settings
AlternativesSettings
For adjusting the contrast of the top display.Contrast top
display1/2/3/4
Display settings4.
Setting to hide the logo shown on the
display.
Logo in top display On/Off
You can choose what information you wish
to display.
Info in front display1/2
Time left
3)
Status indicator
Off
1
Time left+Status
4)
Status indicator
On
2
This sound is used to confirm each button
press.
0/1/2/3Feedback sound5.
The buzzer indicates when a dishwashing
program has ended.
0/1/2/3Buzzer volume6.
Error messages are always indicated by a
loud buzzer.
Setting for rinse aid dosage. The rinse aid
dispenser can be adjusted between 0 (Off)
and 5 (High dosage).
0/1/2/3/4/5/TABRinse aid7.
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.
When using an all-in-one detergent that
contains rinse aid, you can activate the
setting TAB.
Temperatures can be displayed in °C
(Celsius) or °F (Fahrenheit).
o
C/
o
FTemperature unit8.
3)
SANI, SANI Quick: Time left+Status
4)
SANI, SANI Quick: Time left+Status+Temperature
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Settings
AlternativesSettings
Adjusting the water softener. Select a setting
depending on the hardness of the water
supply. It is important that this setting is
correct!
0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9Water hardness9.
Recommended
setting
French
water
hardness
scale
German
water
hardness
scale
00-5°fH0-3°dH
16-9°fH4-5°dH
210-14°fH6-8°dH
315-20°fH9-11°dH
421-25°fH12-14°dH
526-34°fH15-19°dH
635-43°fH20-24°dH
744-52°fH25-29°dH
853-70°fH30-39°dH
971°fH40°dH
Do not forget to put salt in the salt
compartment after you have set the water
softener to 1 - 9.
For a water supply with a hardness under
4°dH (6°fH), select 0. The water softener is
deactivated and no salt is needed.
Select whether the interior light is to be
switched on when the dishwasher is turned
off and the door is opened. (If the main
power switch is turned on, the interior light
will always be switched on when the door is
opened.)
On/OffInterior light at
power off
10.
To exit the dishwasher's Settings menu,
select Exit and confirm your selection with
Start/Stop.
Exit
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Settings
Top up rinse aid
When the rinse aid needs topping up, the above symbol lights on the display.
Press to open
1. Open the rinse aid compartment lid.
2. Carefully top up with rinse aid to the level marked max.
3. Wipe up any splashes of rinse aid around the compartment.
4. Close the lid firmly.
After topping up, it may take a while before the symbol goes out.
Top up salt
When the salt needs topping up, the above symbol lights on the display.
Salt compartment lid
1. Unscrew the salt compartment lid.
2. Place the funnel supplied with the dishwasher in the salt compartment top-up hole. (Water is
only needed the first time.)
3. Then add salt, a maximum of 630 gram, until the compartment is full. Use large grain salt or
special dishwasher salt.
4. Wipe up any excess salt so that the lid can be screwed on firmly.
After topping up, it may take a while before the symbol goes out.
WARNING!
In order to avoid rust stains a dishwashing program must be started immediately after adding
salt.
Never pour dishwasher detergent into the salt compartment. This destroys the water softener!
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Care and cleaning
Cleaning the filters
Coarse filter
The coarse filter traps larger food particles, which cannot get past the drainage pump. Empty the
coarse filter when necessary. It should be cleaned at regular intervals depending on how often the
dishwasher is used.
Coarse filter
1. Lift the coarse filter by the handle.
2. Empty the coarse filter.
3. Refit the coarse filter. Press it down until it clicks into place.
Fine filter
Debris that collects on the fine filter is automatically rinsed away during each wash. Clean the fine
filter when necessary. It should be cleaned at regular intervals depending on how often the dishwasher
is used.
Fine filter
1. Turn the locking ring anticlockwise and lift the fine filter straight up.
2. Clean the fine filter.
3. Refit the fine filter and turn the locking ring clockwise to its stop position. Check that the edges
seal properly.
Remember to refit the coarse filter!
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Check that the coloured stop
on the right in the bottom
drain is in place.
NOTE!
Dishwashing results may be affected if the coarse and fine filters are incorrectly fitted. The
dishwasher must not be used without the filters in place!
Cleaning the spray arms
Holes and bearings can sometimes become blocked. Remove any debris using a pin or something
similar. The spray arms also have holes on their undersides.
To facilitate cleaning, you can remove the spray arms. Remember to fit them firmly back into place
after cleaning.
Upper spray arm
1. Pull out the upper basket.
2. Unscrew the spray arm bearings counterclockwise to remove the spray arm from the upper
basket.
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Care and cleaning
Lower spray arm
• Pull the lower spray arm straight up to release it.
Clean the dishwasher inside and out
Door and door seal
Open the door. Clean the sides of the door and the door seal regularly with a slightly damp cloth.
Clean the door seal at the lower front edge of the dishwasher with a washing-up brush.
Display and buttons
Keep the display and the buttons clean. If necessary, wipe them with a dry or slightly damp cloth.
Never use cleaning products – they may scratch the surface.
Use the main power switch to switch off the dishwasher when cleaning the buttons to avoid activating
them inadvertently.
Dishwasher tub
The dishwasher tub is made of stainless steel and is kept clean through normal use (when used
regularly).
If you have hard water, limescale deposits may build up in the dishwasher. If this happens, run the
Self-cleaning program with two tablespoons of citric acid in the detergent compartment (with no
dishes in the machine). Special dishwasher cleaners are also available on the market.
Remove blockages
Unblocking the drainage pump
If the dishwasher still contains water after the program has finished, something may be blocking the
drainage pump. Such blockages are easily removed.
1. Turn off the machine using the main power switch and unplug it from the wall socket.
2. Remove the coarse filter and the fine filter.
3. Scoop out the water from the dishwasher tub.
4. In order to inspect the drainage pump, remove the coloured stop on the right in the bottom drain.
5. Turn the pump wheel located behind the drainage pump stop by hand. Carefully remove any
items.
6. Refit the drainage pump stop along with the fine and coarse filters.
7. Plug the machine in again.
If the dishwasher still does not start and a whirring sound is heard, the overflow protection has
been activated.
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• Shut off the water.
• Remove the plug from the wall socket.
• Call the service department.
Drainage pump
stop
NOTE!
Do not forget to refit 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.
1. Turn off the machine using the main power switch and unplug it from the wall socket.
2. Turn off the water tap.
3. Unscrew the inlet hose.
4. Carefully remove the outer filter from the inlet hose and clean it.
5. Refit the filter and check that the gasket is correctly positioned.
6. Screw the inlet hose firmly into place.
7. Plug 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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Care and cleaning
ActionType of fault on the display
Clear the drainage pump. See the chapter Care and cleaning. If
the problem persists, call the service department.
Overfilling water 1F10
See “Water remains in the dishwasher” in the table “Problem”
below. If the problem persists, call the service department.
Water outlet faultF11
Check whether dishwasher inlet hose is connected to a pressure
limiting valve (some pressure limiting valves may restrict the supply
of water to the dishwasher).
Water inlet faultF12
Check that the water tap is on. Check that the outer filter on the
inlet hose is not blocked. See Unblocking the inlet hose filter in
the chapter Care and cleaning. If the problem persists, call for
service.
Turn off the water tap and call the service department.Inlet valve leakageF40
Remove the plug from the wall socket and call the service
department.
Heater faultF41
Clean the coarse and fine filters. Check that the outer filter on the
inlet hose is not blocked. If the problem persists, call the service
department.
Clean the filters
(Water level fault)
F52
Turn off the water tap and call the service department.Overfilling water 2F54
Call the service department.Circ. pump faultF56
Check whether dishwasher inlet hose is connected to a pressure
limiting valve (some pressure limiting valves may restrict the supply
of water to the dishwasher).
Water inlet faultF67
Check that the water tap is on. Check that the outer filter on the
inlet hose is not blocked. See Unblocking the inlet hose filter in
the chapter Care and cleaning. If the problem persists, call for
service.
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.
See the chapter Settings.Child lock (button lock)
activated.
Open the door. The buttons only
react to use when the door is
open.
The door is closed.
Clean with a dry or slightly damp
cloth.
The buttons are dirty.
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Troubleshooting
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.
Press and hold Start/Stop until
the display shows "Program
started, close door".
The Start/Stop start button has
not been pressed for long
enough.
The dishwasher does not start.
Check.The door is not properly closed.
Close the door and wait. After a
while, the dishwasher continues
the program.
You have opened the
dishwasher to add more dishes
while a program is in progress.
Check.A fuse/circuit breaker has been
tripped.
Check.The plug is not plugged into the
wall socket.
Check.The water tap is turned off.
Check.Overflow/leaks
Turn off the water tap. Pull out
the plug and call the service
department.
A whirring sound (the drainage
pump) is heard from the
dishwasher and does not stop
when the main power switch is
turned off.
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Troubleshooting
ActionPossible causesProblem
Check that the dishes are not
blocking the spray arms.
The spray arms do not rotate.The dishes are not clean.
Clean the spray arms. See
Chapter Care and cleaning.
Spray arm holes or bearings
blocked.
Select a program with a high
temperature to dissolve grease
on very dirty dishes, such as
Intensive.
Unsuitable dishwashing
program.
Dose according to water
hardness. Far too much or far
too little detergent results in
poorer dishwashing results.
Incorrect detergent dosage.
Avoid large packages.Old detergent. Detergent is a
perishable product.
Do not cover porcelain with
large bowls or the like. Avoid
placing very tall glasses in the
corners of the baskets.
Dishes loaded incorrectly.
Place dishes to sit steady.Glasses and cups have toppled
over during the program.
Check that the filter handle is
locked in the stop position.
The filters are not fitted correctly.
Check that the coloured stop on
the right in the bottom drain is in
place. See the chapter Care and
cleaning.
Drainage pump stop missing.
Rinse off these types of
foodstuffs if not starting the
dishwasher immediately. Use
the Rinse and hold program.
Some foodstuffs, such as
mustard, mayonnaise, lemon,
vinegar, salt and dressings, can
cause spots on stainless steel if
left for too long.
Spots on stainless steel or silver.
In order to avoid marks and
tarnishing, separate dishes
made from different metals,
such as silver, stainless steel
and aluminium.
All stainless steel can cause
spots on silver if they come into
contact during dishwashing.
Aluminium can also cause spots
on dishes.
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Troubleshooting
ActionPossible causesProblem
See the chapter Settings.Incorrect rinse aid dosage
setting.
Spots or films on the dishes.
Change your all-in-one
detergent or deactivate the
setting TAB and top up with salt
and separate rinse aid. See
Rinse aid in the chapter
Settings.
The setting TAB is activated and
all-in-one detergent with
insufficient drying effect is being
used.
Top up with salt. See the
chapter Care and cleaning.
Salt compartment empty.
See Water hardness in the
chapter Settings.
Incorrect water softener setting.
Check that the salt compartment
lid is properly tightened.
Otherwise call the service
department.
The water softener is leaking
salt.
Wash crystal at a low
temperature and with a
conservative amount of
detergent. Contact the detergent
manufacturer.
Too high temperature and/or too
much detergent can cause
etching on crystal.
Unfortunately, this cannot be
repaired, only prevented.
Reduce the dosage. See the
chapter Settings. If you have
very soft water, you may want to
dilute the rinse aid 50:50 with
water.
Rinse aid dosage setting too
high.
The dishes have a sticky
white/blue film.
Use a detergent with a
bleaching agent.
Lipstick and tea can be difficult
to wash off.
Spots left after washing.
The detergent compartment
must be dry when adding
detergent.
The detergent compartment was
damp when adding detergent.
Detergent residue in the
detergent compartment after
dishwashing.
Check that the dishes are not
preventing the detergent
compartment from opening.
The detergent compartment is
blocked.
Check that the dishes are
placed securely. Spin the spray
arms to make sure they can
rotate.
The dishes are not correctly
placed or the spray arms are not
rotating.
Rattling sound when
dishwashing.
No action. The program time is
stored and next time the
program is run the corrected
time will be displayed.
The program is taking longer
than estimated.
1 minute appears in the display.
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Troubleshooting
ActionPossible causesProblem
Clean the coarse and fine filters.The filters are clogged.Water remains in the
dishwasher.
Check that the filter handle is
locked in the stop position.
The filters are not fitted correctly.
Clean the drainage pump. See
the chapter Care and cleaning.
Debris in the drainage pump.
Check that the coloured stop on
the right in the bottom drain is in
place. See the chapter Care and
cleaning.
Drainage pump stop missing.
Check that the hose is free from
kinks and sharp bends.
Kink in drainage hose.
Disconnect the drainage hose
where it connects to the sink
unit's water trap. Check that no
debris has fastened and that the
connection has an inner
diameter of at least 14 mm.
Blocked drainage hose.
Clean with washing-up brush
and low foaming cleaner.
Dirt around the seals and in
corners.
Bad odour in dishwasher.
Run a program with a high
temperature once or twice a
month. Or run a self-cleaning
program. See Self-cleaning in
the chapter Using the
dishwasher.
Low temperature programs have
been selected for a prolonged
period.
Or run a self-cleaning program
once or twice a month. See
Self-cleaning in the chapter
Using the dishwasher.
Low temperature programs have
been selected for a prolonged
period.
Grease deposits in the
dishwasher.
Select a program with a high
temperature to dissolve grease
on very dirty dishes, such as
Intensive. Or run a self-cleaning
program once or twice a month.
See Self-cleaning in the chapter
Using the dishwasher.
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Troubleshooting
ActionPossible causesProblem
Fully load the dishwasher.The dishwasher is not fully
loaded.
The dishes are not dry enough.
Top up with rinse aid or increase
the rinse aid dosage level. See
the chapter Settings.
Rinse aid needs topping up or
dosage is set too low.
Change your all-in-one
detergent or deactivate the
setting TAB and top up with salt
and separate rinse aid. See
Rinse aid in the chapter
Settings.
The setting TAB is activated and
all-in-one detergent with
insufficient drying effect is being
used.
Open the door a little once the
program has finished.
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[mm]
Nominal dimensions. Actual measurements may vary.
*Remove the locking nuts when installing in a recess measuring 820-821 mm.
Safety instructions
• Connections to electricity, water and drainage must be performed by a qualified professional.
• Always follow applicable regulations for water, drainage and electricity.
• Take care during installation! Wear protective gloves! There must always be two people!
• Before screwing the dishwasher into place, test the dishwasher by running the Rinse and hold
program. Check that the dishwasher fills with water and drains. Check also that none of the
connections leak.
WARNING!
Turn off the water supply when installing the dishwasher!
The plug must be disconnected or power to the socket turned off while the work is carried out!
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Transport protection for the door
Do not forget to remove the transport protection for the door when unpacking the dishwasher.
Placing the dishwasher
The dishwasher can be installed built-in, completely freestanding or partially built-in. Make sure the
area on which the dishwasher is to be installed is firm.
A. Built-in
The dishwasher is intended for installation under a worktop. The recess dimensions are illustrated.
Holes for wires/cables need not be larger than 38 mm in diameter. Make sure the edges of such
holes are even to prevent damage to the drainage and inlet hoses and the power cable.
[mm]
If the dishwasher is built-in the surrounding cabinetry must be resistant to any condensation from
the dishwasher.
B. Freestanding
A freestanding dishwasher must be fitted with anti-tip brackets. This comprises two brackets, which
are screwed into place as illustrated.
The dishwasher is then pushed in so that the brackets engage the rear feet. Now the dishwasher
will not topple if pressure is put on the open door. If the dishwasher is installed completely on its
own, side panels and a worktop must both be fitted. Accessories can be purchased where you
bought the dishwasher.
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WARNING!
A completely freestanding dishwasher must be fitted with anti-tip brackets.
C. Partially built-in
If the dishwasher is located so that one of its sides is visible, a side panel must be fitted. Accessories
can be purchased where you bought the dishwasher.
Affix the protective film
Affix the protective film (packed in the document bag). The protective film is to protect the worktop
from moisture.
NOTE!
The surface to which the protective film is affixed must be clean and dry.
Adjust the height and slide the dishwasher into place
1. Start by measuring the height from the floor to the bottom edge of the worktop.
2. Measure the height from the floor to the top edge of the dishwasher.
3. Lean the dishwasher forwards a little and adjust the rear foot with the screw at the front of the
dishwasher. Turn clockwise to lower or anticlockwise to raise.
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4. Adjust the front feet by turning them clockwise to raise and anticlockwise to lower the dishwasher.
24 mm
16 mm
5. Check that there is an air gap of at least 3 mm between the underside of the worktop and the
top edge of the dishwasher.
6. Slide the dishwasher into place.
• Pull the supply and drainage hoses when sliding the dishwasher into place.
• Check that the hoses have no kinks or sharp bends, and check that there is nothing that
can damage the hoses.
7. Make any final adjustments to the feet (the dishwasher may lean no more than 5 mm) and tighten
the lock nuts on the front feet.
Drainage connection
This dishwasher is suitable for installing in a raised recess (to attain an ergonomic working height).
This means that the dishwasher can be placed so that the drainage hose runs to a lower level than
the bottom of the dishwasher, such as by routing it directly to a floor drain. The dishwasher is fitted
with an integrated anti-siphon device to prevent the machine from being emptied of water during
the wash cycle.
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min.
14 mm
Max. 950 mm
The drainage hose can also be connected to a connection nipple on the sink unit’s water trap. The
connection nipple must have an internal diameter of at least 14 mm.
The drainage hose may be extended by a maximum of 2.5 m (the total length of the drainage hose
must not exceed 4.5 m). Any joints and connecting pipes must have an internal diameter of at least
14 mm. However, the drainage hose should ideally be replaced with a new hose without joints.
No part of the drainage hose may be more than 950 mm above the bottom of the dishwasher.
Attach the drainage hose with a hose clamp. Ensure that the drainage hose has no kinks.
Connection to water supply
Use only the inlet hose supplied with the dishwasher. Do not re-use old or other spare hoses.
The supply pipe must be fitted with a water tap (stopcock). The water tap must be easily accessible,
so that the water can be shut off if the dishwasher has to be moved.
Once the installation is complete, turn on the water tap and allow the pressure to settle for a while.
Check that all connections are watertight.
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Connection to cold water supply
Connect the dishwasher to the cold water supply if the building is heated using oil, electricity or gas.
Connection to hot water supply
Connect the dishwasher to the hot water supply (max. 70 °C) if the building is heated using an
energy-efficient means such as district heating, solar power or geothermal power. Choosing a hot
water connection cuts dishwashing times and reduces the dishwasher's energy consumption.
NOTE!
Do not exceed the permitted water supply temperature. Certain materials used in some cookware
cannot withstand high heat. See Fragile dishes in the chapter Loading the dishwasher.
NOTE!
The water pressure must be between 0.03 and 1.0 MPa.
Connecting a dishwasher to the water supply via certain types of pressure limiting valves may
restrict the water supply! This may cause the error message “Water inlet fault” to be displayed.
If the water pressure is higher than 1.0 MPa a pressure limiting valve must be fitted.
Electrical connection
Information about the electrical connection can be found on the compliance plate. This specification
must match the electricity supply.
The dishwasher must be connected to an earthed wall socket.
The electric wall socket must be placed outside of the installation area to be easily accessible after
installing the dishwasher. Do not use an extension cord!
The dishwasher must be connected to residual current devices as per the relevant safety regulations.
NOTE!
Repairs and maintenance must be carried out by a qualified professional.
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Screwing the dishwasher into place
(Applicable only to built-in dishwashers.)
After fastening the machine, check that the front feet still touch the floor.
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Dishwasher kick panel
The dishwasher is supplied with a kick panel.
Install the sound insulation
(only certain models)
Install the kick panel
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Information about your product
There is a QR code on the compliance plate. Scan the code to view information about your product.
Contact the service department
Read the chapter Troubleshooting before contacting the service centre. If you have encountered a
problem that you cannot resolve, please contact your nearest service centre for professional help.
When making contact, provide the details on the serial number plate. Include the article number (1)
and the serial number (2).
Please note that non-professional repairs may risk user safety and affect the warranty.
QR code
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Information on energy labelling
Energy labelling
AS/NZS 2007Australian standard:
14Number of place settings:
Eco
1)
Dishwashing programs:
1:58 hours:minutesProgram time:
Cold water 20 °CConnection:
IEC 60704-2-3Test method for noise measurement:
1)
This dishwashing program 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 program in terms of combined energy
and water consumption.
Technical data
819-872 mmHeight:
596 mmWidth:
559 mmDepth:
50 kg
1)
Weight:
0.03-1.0 MPaWater pressure:
See compliance plateElectrical connection:
See compliance plateRated power:
1)
Weight can vary due to different specifications.
Information for test institute
The request should include the details on the product’s serial number plate. Include the article
number (1) and the serial number (2).
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