User Manual Blomberg DWT52600SSIH 24 Inch Built In Full Console Dishwasher

• User Manual - (English)

• Specification - (English)
• Spec Sheet (web) - (English)

• installation instruction - (English)

• Warranty - (English)

Table of contents

• GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DISHWASHER
• LOADING THE DISHWASHER
• WHAT SHOULD NOT BE WASHED IN YOUR DISHWASHER
• OPERATING THE PRODUCT
• CARE AND MAINTENANCE
• TROUBLESHOOTING

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DISHWASHER

1. Upper basket
2. Upper impeller
3. Lower impeller
4. Cutlery basket
5. Door
6. Model and Serial Tag
7. Control panel
8. Detergent and rinse agent dispenser
9. Lower basket
10. Filters
11. Salt container (Select Models)
12. Upper basket rail
13. Upper cutlery basket (Select Models)
14. Tabletop (Select Models)
15. Turbo fan heat drying system (Select Models)

LOADING THE DISHWASHER

1. Pull the handle to open the door. If the door is opened during operation, the dishwasher will stop running. Once the door is closed the program will continue.
2. Remove coarse food leftovers from tableware.
3. Now you can load the dishwasher.

Upper rack (Standard Pattern)

• Top rack load pattern for 12 place settings according to the AHAM DW-1 Standards

Lower rack (Standard Pattern)

• Bottom rack load pattern for 12 place settings according to the AHAM DW-1 Standards

Upper rack (International Pattern)

• International Loading Pattern – Top rack (12 place settings)

Lower rack (International Pattern)

• International Loading Pattern – Bottom rack (12 place settings)

Upper cutlery basket (Select Models)

• International Loading Pattern – Upper cutlery basket (12 place settings)

Upper rack (Select Models)

• Additional Loading Pattern – Top rack (10 place settings)

Lower rack (Select Models)

• Additional Loading Pattern – Bottom rack (10 place settings)

Upper cutlery basket (Select Models)

• International Loading Pattern – Upper cutlery basket (10 place settings)

CAUTION:Large knives and other utensils with sharp tips and edges must be placed horizontally into the upper rack due to risk of injury. Other smaller knives and sharp utensils should be placed with sharp side down in the cutlery basket.

CAUTION:Use extreme caution when removing knives and other sharp utensils from the dishwasher. These items may have shifted position during the wash program, and may be wet or slippery

CAUTION:Hot steam can escape! Danger of serious burns or other injury

NOTICE: 3rd basket should be removed out of the dishwasher during the tests according to AHAM DW-1.

• Your dishwasher holds a maximum of 12 place settings.
• Place all containers such as cups, glasses and pots into the dishwasher with the opening facing downwards (so that no water can collect).
• Small and light items can go into the upper rack.
• Long and narrow items are placed in the middle of the racks.
• Place all large and very dirty items in the lower rack.
• Load dishes accordingly and be careful when loading glasses so they do not hit each other during the wash cycle. Also, make sure that both wash arms are not in contact with any dishware.
• Do not overload your dishwasher and pay attention to manufacturer instructions regarding dishes which are appropriate for use in for a dishwasher. Only with suitable dishes (mentioned in section 5) will you obtain optimal washing results with a sensible use of energy

UPPER RACK

Load the upper rack with dessert plates, cups, glasses etc.

ADJUSTABLE SHELVES (Select Models)

Depending on the size of the glasses and cups, the shelf height setting may be adjusted.

1. Fold the shelf upwards A.
2. Positioning at the desired height B.
3. Fold the shelf again downwards C

COLLAPSIBLE UPPER BASKET WIRES (Select Models)

• You can use collapsible wires when you need a larger space for your dishes in the upper basket of your machine.
• To bring the collapsible wires into horizontal position, grab the wire from the middle position and push them in the direction of arrow in the figure. Place your larger dishes into the area created. To bring the wires back to vertical position, just lift them up.

Bringing the wires to the horizontal position by holding them from the tips may cause them to bend. Therefore, hold the wires from their stems while bringing them to the horizontal or vertical positions

UPPER BASKET MULTIPURPOSE SERVICE RACK (Select Models)

• This accessory located at the upper basket of your machine allows you to easily wash pieces such as extra long ladles and bread knives.

• You can lift up the upper basket multipurpose service rack to remove it if you do not want to use it.

• If you want to use the upper basket multipurpose service rack again, you can easily attach it to the side section of your upper basket.

ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE UPPER BASKET (Select Models)

The upper basket height adjustment mechanism has been designed for you to create large spaces in the lower or upper sections of your machine depending on your needs by adjusting the height in the upper or lower direction while your basket is empty or loaded.

Thanks to this mechanism, you can use your basket in three different positions, namely lower, middle and upper positions (1, 2, 3)

1. To raise your basket, hold the upper basket wires with both hands while the basket is in the lowermost position and pull them up (A).
2. You will hear a "Click" from the right and left mechanisms, indicating that the basket has reached the next level. Release the basket.

Repeat the process if the height is not sufficient.

To lower the basket, while it is in the uppermost position;

1. Hold the upper basket wires with both hands, slightly lift up the basket and simultaneously push and release the latches shown in the figure (B).
2. Lower the basket from its current position to the lower one.
3. Release the basket after it has reached one level down. Repeat the process if the height is not sufficient.

The movement mechanism may not function properly if the upper basket is overloaded or if the weight distribution is not balanced. In heavier conditions, there is the risk of falling one level down.

Make sure that the adjustment mechanism has the same positions on the right and left sides of the upper basket

HEIGHT SETTING (Select Models)

In certain models, the height setting of the upper rack may be changed using the wheels which are present at two height levels

1. Release the latches on both the right and left tracks of the upper rack by turning them to the outside A.

2. Pull out the rack completely B.

3. Place the rack into the tracks again at the desired height C.

4. Push the latches back into the correct position

LOWER RACK

Use the lower rack for plates, bowls, pots etc.

COLLAPSIBLE LOWER BASKET TINES (Select Models)

• There are foldable tines (A) located at the lower basket of the machine are designed for an easier placement of large pieces such as pans, bowls, etc. You can create larger spaces by folding each tines individually or all of them at once.

• To bring the collapsible tines into horizontal position, grab the tines from mid position and push them in the directions of arrows (B). To bring the tines back to vertical position, just lift them up. Collapsible tines will click into the latch again (C).

Bringing the tines to the horizontal position by holding them from the tips may cause them to bend. Therefore, it will be appropriate to bring the tines in the middle to horizontal or vertical position by holding them from their stems and pushing in the direction of arrow.

COLLAPSIBLE LOWER BASKET TINES (Select Models)

• There are foldable tines (A) located at the lower basket of the machine are designed for an easier placement of large pieces such as pans, bowls, etc. You can create larger spaces by folding each tines individually or all of them at once.

• To bring the collapsible tines into horizontal position, grab the tines from mid position and push them in the directions of arrows (B). To bring the tines back to vertical position, just lift them up. Collapsible tines will click into the latch again (C).

Bringing the tines to the horizontal position by holding them from the tips may cause them to bend. Therefore, it will be appropriate to bring the tines in the middle to horizontal or vertical position by holding them from their stems and pushing in the direction of arrow.

SILVERWARE BASKET (Select Models)

• Silverware basket is designed to wash your dishes such as knife, fork, spoon, etc. in an efficient manner.
• Since the silverware basket can be moved (A, B), you can create more space while placing your dishes in the lower basket and free up space for your dishes of different sizes.

SILVERWARE BASKET (Select Models)

• Silverware basket is designed to wash your dishes such as knife, fork, spoon, etc. in a cleaner manner.
• Since the cutlery basket can be moved (A, B), you can create a wider space while placing your dishes to the lower basket and free up space for your dishes in different sizes.

TRAY WASH SUPPORTS (Select Models)

• Use the supports to wash trays in the bottom basket.
• See the Auxiliary functions section for appropriate program and function selection.

LOWER BASKET GLASS HOLDER (Select Models)

• Lower Basket Glass Holder found in the lower basket of your machine enables a safe washing for your oversized and tall glasses.

SOFTTOUCH ACCESSORY (Select Models)

• The SoftTouch Accessory found in the lower basket of your machine enables a safe washing for your fragile glasses.

LOWER BASKET BOTTLE WIRE (Select Models)

• The bottle wire is designed for easier washing of long pieces with wide mouths. You may take out the bottle wire from the basket when not in use by pulling it out from both sides (H).

LOWER BASKET MULTIPURPOSE / HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SERVICE RACK (Select Models)

• This accessory located at the lower basket of your machine allows you to easily wash pieces such as extra glasses, long ladles and bread knives.

CEILING CUTLERY BASKET (Select Models)

• Ceiling cutlery basket is designed to wash your cutlery items such as forks, spoons and etc. by placing them between the bars on the basket.

• In models with partial movement feature, pushing the bar (1) on the handle enables the central tray of the basket to get to the lower position and the system gets unlocked. Thus right and left side trays can be used as moving parts.
• The free space enabled by the side trays allows long parts to be loaded in the upper basket.

• When the central tray is in the lower position, you can load long/high items such as coffee cups, ladles, etc. on the tray. When the side trays lean on two side walls, the handle can be pulled to allow the central tray to rise and the system to be locked.

CEILING CUTLERY BASKET (Select Models)

• Ceiling cutlery basket is designed to wash your cutlery items such as forks, spoons and etc. by placing them between the bars on the basket.

PROPER AND IMPROPER LOADING OF DISHWARE

• Place all containers such as cups, glasses and pots into the dishwasher with the opening facing downwards (so that no water can collect).
• The movement of the spray arms must not be hindered.
• Do not overload your dishwasher.
• Only with suitable dishes (mentioned in section 5) will you obtain optimal washing results with a sensible use of energy.

WHAT SHOULD NOT BE WASHED IN YOUR DISHWASHER

• Rust-sensitive steel parts like iron and cast iron that can rust and stain other utensils and damage the interior stainless steel liner of the dishwasher and void the warranty. Do not wash copper, brass, pewter, bronze or tin.
• Cutlery with wooden or horn handles and cutlery with motherof-pearl or porcelain handles will deteriorate over time if put in the dishwasher.
• Plastics may lose their shape or color with hot water, please follow the instructions of plastic manufacturers. Be sure that plastic items are marked “dishwasher safe”.
• Glued dishes or cutlery are not suitable for machine washing since certain adhesives may get soft or dissolve with hot water.
• Aluminum may fade over time. Minerals in water and detergent may cause the aluminum to darken or spot.
• Sterling silver articles should not be washed in the dishwasher because they tend to discolor and become dull by dishwasher detergent.
• Silverware and stainless steel items should not be in contact with each other. Mixing these items can cause staining. Remove and hand dry these items immediately when the program ends.
• Decorated glasses, porcelain, fine china and china with gold rims are sensitive to machine washing. They may lose their patterns and colors over time.
• Crystal and very fine glassware may become opaque (etch) losing their shine over time. You may prefer to wash them by hand.
• Do not wash sponges or dish cloths in dishwasher.
• Do not wash art and craft articles in dishwasher.
• Disposable plastics and disposable aluminum cannot withstand high temperatures; do not wash them in the dishwasher

CARING FOR YOUR TABLE-WARE

• The combination of high temperatures and dishwasher detergent may cause damage to some items if they are washed in the dishwasher. Remember, if there is any doubt about any aspect concerning items to be washed in the dishwasher, follow the instructions from the manufacturer of the items, or wash the items by hand.

OPERATING THE PRODUCT

1. Display
2. On/Off key
3. Start/Pause/Cancel key
4. Time Delay key
5. Function keys
   1. Half Load Function
   2. Sanitize Function
   3. Extra Rinse function
   4. Rapid Clean Function
6. Program Selection keys

7. Programme indicator

8. Salt ( ) indicator (Select Models)

9. (Not in use)

10. Start ( ) / Pause ( ) indicator

11. Time Delay indicator

12. End of Programme indicator

13. Screen information line

14. Child Lock indicator

15. Rinse aid () indicator

16. (Not in use)

KEYS

On / Off key

• This key is used to turn the machine all on off
• A signal is heard and the machine door is turned on. Press the On / Off key for 1 second to turn off. A signal will be heard and machine will turn off at the end of 1 second. To turn off while the programme is running, keep Off key pressed for 3 seconds. A countdown in the form of “3”, “2”, “1” will appear on the display. Machine will turn off with the end melody at the end of 3 seconds

Start / Pause / Cancel key

• It is used to start, pause or cancel a selected programme or function.

Program Selection keys

• They are used to select various programs selected from the Program Table on the following page..

Delayed Start key

• Use this to the delay the program for a later time

PREPARING THE MACHINE

1. Open the door of the dishwasher.
2. Place the dishes in accordance with the instructions in the user manual.
3. Make sure that the upper and lower wah arms spin freely.
4. Put recommended amount of detergent into the detergent dispenser.
5. Check if the Salt and Rinse Aid indicators light and add salt and/or rinse aid if needed.
6. Close the door of the dishwasher

PROGRAMME SELECTION

1. Press the On/Off button to turn on your machine.
2. Chose the desired program (See program table on next Page)
3. Press Programme Selection keys until the number of the programme you selected appears on the Programme indicator. Use P+ to switch to the next programme, and P- to switch to the previous one.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING:Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, switch off the appliance, disconnect the mains plug and turn off the water tap.

WARNING:Do not repair or replace any part of the dishwasher or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended by this manual. We recommend that the dishwasher only be repaired by an authorized service agent.

CAUTION :To avoid the possibility of slipping, keep the floor around the dishwasher clean and dry. Keep your appliance free from the accumulation of combustible materials, such as lint, rags, and chemicals. If the dishwasher is not in use for an extended period of time, we recommend you check that the baskets are empty, leave the inside of the dishwasher clean, the door cracked open to allow air to circulate, turn off both the power and water supply to the dishwasher.

CARING FOR YOUR DISHWASHER EXTERIOR

CAUTION :Possible dishwasher damage: Abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, abrasive cloths (paper towels) can damage the dishwasher decorative door

• Cleaning the control panel: Use only soft cloth that is lightly dampened with mild detergent. Clean the control panel only with a moist cloth and clear water.
• Cleaning the colored doors: Use only soft cloth that is lightly dampened with mild detergent.
• Cleaning the stainless steel doors: Use a soft cloth with a cleaner made for cleaning stainless steel. For the best results, apply the stainless steel cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe the surface in the direction of the grain.
• Cleaning the door gasket: Regularly clean the door gasket with a damp cloth to remove food particles and other debris. Use a gentle household cleaner for the outside and the door seals, and rinse thoroughly.

CARING FOR YOUR DISHWASHER INTERIOR

NOTICE: Cleaning your dishwasher at regular intervals ensures longer product life and reduces the risk of recurring problems. Always disconnect the power to machine before cleaning.

CAUTION :When cleaning the underside of the main filter, care must be taken on the sharp outer edge to avoid the risk of cut type injuries

CLEANING THE FILTERS

Clean the filters at least once a week in order for the machine operates efficiently. Check if food residues are left on the filters. If there are food residues on filters, take them out and clean well under running water.

1. Turn the micro filter (1) and coarse filter (2) assembly counterclockwise and pull it out from its seating.

2. Pull out the metal / plastic filter (3) from the seating.

3. Press the two pawls on the coarse filter inwards and separate the coarse filter from the assembly.

4. Clean all three filters under tap water by means of a brush.

5. Replace the metal/plastic filter.

6. Place the coarse filter into the microfilter. Make sure that it is properly seated. Turn the coarse filter clockwise until a “click” sound is heard.

Do not use the dishwasher without filter.

Incorrect placement of the filters will reduce washing efficiency.

CLEANING THE HOSE FILTER

Damages on the machine that may be caused by impurities coming from the urban supply water or your own water installation (such as sand, dirt, rust, etc.) can be prevented by means of the filter attached to the water inlet hose. Check the filter and the hose regularly and clean them if necessary.

1. Turn off the tap and remove the hose.
2. After taking out the filter, clean it under running tap water.
3. Place the cleaned filter back to its seat in the hose.
4. Install the hose to tap

CLEANING THE WASH ARMS

• Clean the wash arms at least once a week in order for the machine operates efficiently.

LOWER WASH ARMS

• Check if the holes on the lower wash arms (1) are clogged. If they are clogged, remove and clean the impeller. Pull the lower wash arms up to remove it.

UPPER WASH ARMS

• Check if the holes on the upper impeller (1) are clogged. If they are clogged, remove and clean the wash arms. Turn its nut to left to remove the upper wash arms.
• Make sure that the nut is tightened well when installing the upper wash arms.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Machine does not start.

• Power cable is unplugged. >>> Check if the power cable is plugged in.
• Cicuit Breaker is blown. >>> Check the Cicuit Breaker in your house.
• Water is cut. >>> Make sure that the water inlet tap is open.
• Door of the machine is open. >>> Make sure that you have closed the door of the machine.
• On / Off button is not pressed. >>> Make sure that you have turned on the machine by pressing the On / Off button.

Dishes are not washed clean

• Dishes are not placed orderly in the machine. >>> Load the dishes as described in the user manual.
• Selected program is unsuitable. >>> Select a program with a higher temperature and cycle time.
• Wash arms are stuck. >>> Prior to starting the program, turn the lower and upper Wash arms by hand to make sure that they rotate freely.
• Wash arms holes are clogged. >>> Lower and upper Wash arms holes might be clogged with small food particles and debris. Clean the Wash arms regularly as illustrated in section “Cleaning and Care”.
• Filters are clogged. >>> Check if the filter system is clean. Clean the filter system regularly as illustrated in section “Cleaning and Care”.
• Filters are installed incorrectly. >>> Check the filter system and make sure that it is installed correctly. • Baskets are overloaded. >>> Do not overload the baskets in excess of their capacity.
• Detergent is stored under unsuitable conditions. >>> If you are using powder detergent, do not store the detergent package in humid places. Keep it in a closed container if possible. For ease-of-storing, we recommend you to use tablet detergents.
• Detergent is not sufficient. >>> If you are using powder detergent, adjust the amount of detergent according to the soiling degree of your dishes and/or program definitions. We recommend you to use tablet detergents for optimum results.
• Rinse aid is not sufficient. >>> Check the rinse aid indicator and add rinse aid if necessary. Increase the rinse aid setting if there is enough amount of rinse aid in the machine.
• Detergent dispenser lid is left open. >>> Make sure that the detergent dispenser lid is closed tightly after adding detergent.

Dishes are not dry at the end of cycle

• Dishes are not placed orderly in the machine. >>> Place your dishes in a way that no water will accumulate in them.
• Rinse aid is not sufficient. >>> Check the rinse aid indicator and add rinse aid if necessary. Increase the rinse aid setting if there is enough amount of rinse aid in the machine.
• Machine is unloaded right after the program is over. >>> Do not unload your machine right after washing process is completed. Slightly open the door and wait for evacuation of the steam inside for a while. Unload the dishes after the pieces cool down to a touchable level. Start unloading process from the lower basket. Thus, dropping of water remained on a piece at upper basket onto the pieces at lower basket is prevented.
• Selected program is unsuitable. >>> Since rinsing temperature is low at program with short duration, drying performance will also be low. Select program with longer duration for a higher drying performance.
• Surface quality of the kitchen utensils is deteriorated. >>> Desired washing performance can not be obtained at kitchen utensils with deteriorated surfaces and it is not suitable to use such utensils in terms of hygiene as well. Also, water can not flow easily on deteriorated surfaces. It is not recommended to wash such kitchen utensils in dishwasher.

It is normal that drying complaints can be experienced with Teflon kitchen utensils. It is associated with the structure of Teflon. Since the surface tensions of Teflon and water are different, water droplets will remain as beads on the Teflon surface.

Stains remaining on dishes when cycle has completed.

• Selected program is unsuitable. >>> Select a program with a higher temperature and cycle time.
• Surface quality of the kitchen utensils is deteriorated. >>> Tea and coffee stains or other dye spots may not be cleaned in dishwasher when they have penetrated in deteriorated surfaces. Desired washing performance can not be obtained at kitchen utensils with deteriorated surfaces and it is not suitable to use such utensils in terms of hygiene as well. It is not recommended to wash such kitchen utensils in dishwasher.
• Detergent is stored under unsuitable conditions. >>> If you are using powder detergent, do not store the detergent package in humid places. Keep it in a closed container if possible. For ease-of-storing, we recommend you to use tablet detergents.

Lime traces remain on dishes and glassware gains a misty appearance

• Rinse aid is not sufficient. >>> Check the rinse aid indicator and add rinse aid if necessary. Increase the rinse aid setting if there is enough amount of rinse aid in the machine.
• Water hardness setting is low or salt level is insufficient >>> Measure the hardness of the supply water appropriately and check the water hardness setting.
• Salt leakage exists. >>> Pay attention not to spill salt around the salt filling hole while adding salt. Make sure that the salt reservoir lid is tightly closed after finishing the filling process. Run the prewash program to remove the salt that spilled inside the machine. Since the salt granules that will remain under the lid will dissolve during prewash, causing the lid loosen, check the lid once again at the end of the program.

There is a different odor in the machine

A new machine has a peculiar odor. It will fade out after a couple of washing.

• Filters are clogged. >>> Check if the filter system is clean. Clean the filter system regularly as illustrated in section “Cleaning and Care”.
• Dirty dishes are kept in dishwasher for 2-3 days. >>> If you are not going to start the machine right after you have put the dishes into it, remove the remnants on the dishes and run the Prewash program without detergent every 2 days. In such cases, do not close the door of the machine completely in order to avoid odor build up in machine. You can also use commercially available odor removers or machine cleaners.

Rust, discoloration or surface deterioration occurs on dishes

• Salt leakage exists. >>> Salt may cause deterioration and oxidation on metal surfaces. Pay attention not to spill salt around the salt filling hole while adding salt. Make sure that the salt reservoir lid is tightly closed after finishing the filling process. Run the prewash program to remove the salt that spilled inside the machine. Since the salt granules that will remain under the lid will dissolve during prewash, causing the lid loosen, check the lid once again at the end of the program.
• Salty food remnants have remained on dishes for a long time. >>> If silverware soiled with such foods will be kept waiting in machine, dirt must be removed by prewash or dishes must be washed without being kept waiting.
• Electric installation is not grounded. >>>Check if your machine is connected to the actual grounding line. Otherwise, the static electric created in the product causes arcs on the surfaces of metal items creating pores, removing the protective cover on the surface and causing discoloration.
• Intensive cleansers such as bleaches are used. >>> Protective cover on metal surfaces gets damaged and looses its efficiency in time when it gets in contact with cleansers such as bleach. Do not wash your dishes with bleach.
• Metal items particularly such as knives are used for purposes other then their intended uses. >>> Protective cover on the edges of knives may get damaged when they are used for purposes such as opening cans. Do not use metal kitchen utensils out of their intended uses.
• Silverware are made of low quality stainless steel. >>> Corrosion on such items is inevitable; they should not be washed in dishwashers.
• Kitchen utensils that are already corroded are washed in dishwasher. >>> Rust on a corroded item can migrate to other stainless steel surfaces and cause corrosion on those surfaces as well. Such items should not be washed in dishwashers.

Detergent remains in detergent dispenser.

• Detergent dispenser was damp when adding detergent. >>> Make sure that the detergent dispenser is dried well prior to filling it with detergent.
• Detergent is added long before the washing process. >>> Pay attention to add detergent shortly before start-up of the washing.
• Opening of the detergent dispenser lid is prevented during washing. >>> Place the dishes in a way that will not prevent the detergent dispenser lid from opening and the water going into the machine from impellers.
• Detergent is stored under unsuitable conditions. >>> If you are using powder detergent, do not store the detergent package in humid places. Keep it in a closed container if possible. For ease-of-storing, we recommend you to use tablet detergents.
• Wash Arm holes are clogged. >>> Lower and upper Wash Arm holes might be clogged with food remnants such as lemon pips. Clean the Wash Arm regularly as illustrated in section “Cleaning and Care”.

Decorations and ornaments on kitchen utensils are being erased.

Decorated glasses and decorated luster porcelains are not suitable for washing in the dishwasher. Manufacturers of glassware and porcelain tableware items do not recommend washing such kitchen utensils in the dishwashers either.

Dishes are scratched.

Kitchen utensils that contains or are made of aluminum should not be washed in dishwasher

• Salt leakage exists. >>> Pay attention not to spill salt around the salt filling hole while adding salt. Spilled salt can cause scratches. Make sure that the salt reservoir lid is tightly closed after finishing the filling process. Run the prewash program to remove the salt that spilled inside the machine. Since the salt granules that will remain under the lid will dissolve during prewash, causing the lid loosen, check the lid once again at the end of the program.
• Water hardness setting is low or salt level is insufficient >>> Measure the hardness of the supply water appropriately and check the water hardness setting.
• Dishes are not placed orderly in the machine. >>> When placing the glasses and other glassware into the basket lean them not against other dishes but the edges or racks of the basket or the glass support wire. Striking of the glasses to each other or to other dishes due to the impact of water during washing can cause breaks, or scratches on their surfaces.

A smear remains on glasses that resembles milk stain which can not be removed when wiped by hand. A bluish / rainbow appearance occurs when the glass is pointed to light.

• Excessive rinse aid is used. >>>Lower rinse aid setting. Clean the spilled rinse aid when adding rinse aid.
• Corrosion has occurred on glass due to soft water. >>> Measure the hardness of the supply water appropriately and check the water hardness setting. If your supply water is soft (<15 gpg), do not use salt. Choose programs that wash in higher temperatures (140-149 degress Fahrenheit). You can also use glass protective detergents that are commercially available.

Foam forms in the machine.

• Dishes are washed with hand-wash detergent by hand but not rinsed before placing them into the machine. >>> Hand-wash detergents do not contain antifoam. There is no need to hand-wash the dishes before placing them into the machine. Removing the coarse soil on the dishes under tap water, with a sponge or towel.
• Rinse aid has spilled into the machine when adding rinse aid. >>> Take care that rinse aid is not spilled in the machine when you are filling it. Clean any spilled rinse ait with the help of a tissue paper/towel.
• Lid of the rinse aid reservoir is left open. >>> Make sure that the lid of the rinse aid reservoir is closed after adding rinse aid.

Kitchen utensils are broken.

• Dishes are not placed orderly in the machine. >>> Load the dishes as described in the user manual.
• Baskets are overloaded. >>> Do not overload the baskets in excess of their capacity.

Water remains in the dishwasher at the end of the program.

• Filters are clogged. >>> Check if the filter system is clean. Clean the filter system regularly as illustrated in section “Cleaning and Care”.
• Discharge hose is clogged/blocked. >>> Check the discharge hose. If necessary, remove the discharge hose, clear the blockage and insert is as illustrated in the user manual.

If you cannot eliminate the problem although you follow the instructions in this section, consult your dealer or the Authorized Service Agent. Never try to repair a nonfunctional product yourself.