Blomberg GEN 12400 X User Manual
Dishwasher
Instruction Manual
Please read this user manual first!
Dear Customer,
We hope that you get the best results from the product which has been
manufactured in state-of-the-art plants and passed through a strict quality control
procedure.
Therefore, please read the entire user manual carefully before using the product
and keep it as a reference for future use. In case of transferring the product to
someone else, give the manual as well.
The user manual will help you use your product in a fast and
safe way.
• Read the user manual before installing and starting your product.
• Always follow the safety instructions.
• Keep this user manual within easy reach for future reference.
• Read also the other documents supplied with the product.
Remember that this user manual is also applicable for several other models.
Differences between models will be identified in the manual.
Explanation of symbols
Throughout this User Manual the following symbols are used:
Important information or useful hints about usage
Warning for hazardous situations with regard to life and property
Warning for electric shock
CONTENTS
Dishwasher 1. 3
Important2. safety instructions 5
General safety 5
Intended use 5
Children’s safety 6
Installation 3. 7
Appropriate installation location 7
Connecting water supply 7
Connection to the drain 8
Adjusting the feet 9
AquAvoid™plus 9
Electrical connection 9
Initial use 9
Disposing of packaging material 10
Transportation of the product 10
Disposing of the old product 10
Prewashing 14. 1
Tips for energy saving 11
Water softening system 11
Adjusting the water softening system 11
Adding salt 12
Detergent 13
Adding detergent 13
Tablet detergents 14
Rinse aid 15
Silverware basket 18
Silverware basket piece 18
Movable silverware basket 18
Collapsable lower basket wires
(2 pieces) 19
Collapsable lower basket wires
(4 pieces) 19
Lower basket bottle wire 19
Lower basket multipurpose / height
adjustable service rack 20
Upper basket height adjustable
rack 20
Upper basket drawer 21
Upper basket glass support piece 21
Collapsable upper basket wires 21
Collapsable upper basket wires 22
Adjusting the height of loaded
upper basket 22
Adjusting the height of loaded
upper basket 23
Adjusting the height of empty
upper basket 24
Operating5. the product 25
Keys 26
Preparing the machine 26
Programme selection 27
Adding an auxiliary function to
the programme 27
Setting Time Delay function 27
Starting the programme 28
Child Lock 28
Programme follow-up 28
Canceling a programme 28
Salt indicator 29
Rinse Aid indicator 29
End of programme 29
Maintenance6. and cleaning 31
Cleaning the outer surface of the
product 31
Cleaning the interior of the
machine 31
Cleaning the filters 31
Cleaning the hose filter 32
Cleaning the impellers 32
Troubleshooting 37. 4
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Dishwasher
Overview
1.Tabletop (depends on the model)
2.Upper impeller
3.Lower basket
4.Lower impeller
5.Filters
6.Control panel
7.Door
8.Detergent dispenser
9.Lower impeller slot
10.Silverware basket
11.Salt reservoir lid
12.Upper basket rail
13.Upper basket with rack
14.Fan drying system (depends on the model)
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Technical specifications
This product complies with the following EU directives:
Development, production and sales stages of this product comply with the
safety rules included in all pertaining European Community regulations.
2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC, 93/68/EC, IEC 60436, EN 50242
Power input 220-240 V, 50 Hz
Total power consumption 1900-2200 W
Heater power consumption 1800 W
Total current
(depends on the model)
Drain pump power
consumption
Water pressure 0.3 –10 bar (= 3 – 100 N/cm² = 0.01-1.0 Mpa)
10 A (see type plate)
30 W
C Technical specifications may be changed without prior notice to improve the
quality of the product.
C Figures in this manual are schematic and may not match the product exactly.
C Values stated on the product labels or in the documentation accompanying
it are obtained in laboratory conditions in accordance with the relevant
standards. Depending on operational and environmental conditions of the
product, these values may vary.
Note for test institutions:
Data required for performance tests shall be provided upon request. Requests
can be e-mailed to the following address:
standard.test@blomberginternational.com
Do not forget to provide the code, stock and serial numbers of the product to be
tested in your request e-mail along with your contact information. Code, stock and
serial numbers of the product is located on the type label attached to the side of
the door.
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Important safety instructions
This section contains safety
instructions that will help to get
protected from risk of personal injury
or property damage Failure to follow
these instructions shall void all
warranties.
General safety
Never place the product on a •
carpet-covered floor; otherwise,
lack of airflow beneath the product
will cause electrical parts to
overheat. This will cause problems
with your product.
Do not operate the product if the •
power cable / plug is damaged!
Call the Authorised Service Agent.
Connect the product to a grounded •
outlet protected by a fuse
complying with the values in the
“Technical specifications” table. Do
not neglect to have the grounding
installation made by a qualified
electrician. Manufacturer shall not
be liable for any damages that will
arise when the product is used
without grounding in accordance
with the local regulations.
The water supply and draining •
hoses must be securely fastened
and remain undamaged.
Unplug the product when not in •
use.
Never wash the product by •
spreading or pouring water onto it!
There is the risk of electric shock!
Never touch the plug with wet •
hands! Never unplug by pulling
on the cable, always pull out by
grabbing the plug.
The product must be unplugged •
during installation, maintenance,
cleaning and repairing procedures.
Always have the installation and •
repairing procedures carried out
by the Authorised Service Agent.
Manufacturer shall not be held
liable for damages that may arise
from procedures carried out by
unauthorised persons.
Never use chemical solvents in the •
product. They bring forth risk of
explosion.
When you pull the upper and lower •
baskets out completely, the door of
the product will bear all the weight
of the baskets. Do not put other
loads on the door; otherwise, the
product may tilt.
Never leave the door of the •
product open apart from loading
and unloading procedures.
Do not to open the door of the •
product when it is running unless
necessary. Be careful for the rush
of hot steam when you need to
open the door.
Intended use
This product has been designed •
for domestic use.
It must be used to do the domestic •
type dishes only.
Only dishwasher safe detergents, •
rinse aids and additives must be
used.
The manufacturer waives any •
responsibility arisen from incorrect
usage or transportation.
The service life of your product •
is 10 years. During this period,
original spare parts will be
available to operate the appliance
properly.
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This product should not be •
used by persons with physical,
sensory or mental disorders or
unlearned or inexperienced people
(including children) unless they are
attended by a person who will be
responsible for their safety or who
will instruct them accordingly for
use of the product.
Children’s safety
Electrical products are dangerous •
for the children. Keep children
away from the product when it is
in use. Do not let them to tamper
with the product.
Do not forget to close the door of •
the product when leaving the room
where it is located.
Store all detergents and additives •
in a safe place away from the
reach of the children.
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Installation
Refer to the nearest Authorised
Service Agent for installation of your
product. To make the product ready
for use, make sure that the electricity,
tap water supply and water drainage
systems are appropriate before calling
the Authorised Service Agent. If they
are not, call a qualified technician
and plumber to have any necessary
arrangements carried out.
C Preparation of the location and
electrical, tap water and waste
water installations at the place of
installation is under customer's
responsibility.
B Installation and electrical
connections must be carried out
by the Authorised Service Agent.
Manufacturer shall not be held
liable for damages that may arise
from procedures carried out by
unauthorised persons.
B Prior to installation, visually check
if the product has any defects on
it. If so, do not have it installed.
Damaged products cause risks for
your safety.
A Make sure that the water inlet and
discharge hoses are not folded,
pinched or crushed while pushing
the product into its place after
installation or cleaning procedures.
When placing the product, pay
attention not to damage the floor,
walls, piping, etc. Do not hold the
product from its door or panel to
move it.
Appropriate installation
location
Place the product on a solid and
flat floor that has sufficient load
carrying capacity! The product
must be installed on a flat surface
in order for the door to be closed
comfortably and securely.
Do not install the product at places
where temperature may fall below
0ºC.
Place the product at least 1 cm
away from the edges of other
furniture.
Place the product on a rigid floor.
Do not place it on a long pile rug or
similar surfaces.
B Do not place the product on the
power cable.
Make sure that you select a
location that will allow you to load
and unload the dishes in a fast and
comfortable manner.
Install the product in a place close
to the tap and the drain hole.
Select the installation location
by considering that it will not be
changed after the connections are
made.
Connecting water supply
C We recommend attaching a filter
on the house/apartment supply
water inlet to protect the machine
from damages that may arise
from impurities (sand, dirt, rust,
etc.) coming from the urban water
supply system or from your own
water system as well as to prevent
complaints such as yellowing or
sludge accumulation at the end of
washing.
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Permitted water temperature: up to
25°C
The dishwasher may not be connected
to open warm water devices or flowthrough water heaters.
Do not use old or used water inlet
hose on the new product. Use the
new water inlet hose supplied with
the product.
Connect the water inlet hose
directly to the water tap. Pressure
coming from the tap should be
minimum 0.3 and maximum 10
bars. If the water pressure exceeds
10 bars, a pressure relief valve
should be installed in between.
C Use a screw-on hose connector
to connect the water inlet hose to
a water tap with a ¾ inch external
thread. If required, use a filter
insert to filter deposits from the
pipes.
Connection to the drain
Water discharge hose can directly be
connected to the drain hole or sink’s
drainage. The length of this connection
must be min. 50 cm and max. 100 cm
from the floor.
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Open the taps completely after
making the connections to check
for water leaks.
A For your safety, close the water
inlet tap completely after the
washing programme is over.
A discharge hose longer than 4 meters
causes dirty washing.
Attach the water discharge hose
to the drainpipe without bending it.
Tightly fix the water discharge hose to
the drainpipe in order to prevent any
dislocation of the water discharge hose
during operation of the product.
C Drainpipe must be connected to
the sewage system and it should
not be connected to any surface
water.
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Adjusting the feet
If the door of the product cannot be
closed properly or if the product swings
when you push it slightly, then you
need to adjust the feet of the product.
Adjust the feet of the product as
illustrated in the installation manual
supplied with the product.
AquAvoid™plus
(depends on the model)
Protect the AquAvoid™ plus system
against water leaks that may occur at
hose inlet. Water contact with the valve
box of the system must be prevented.
Otherwise, electrical assembly will
get damaged. If the AquAvoid™ plus
system is damaged, unplug the product
and call the Authorised Service Agent.
A As the hose set contains electrical
connections and assemblies, never
shorten or lengthen the hose with
extension hoses.
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Electrical connection
Connect the product to a grounded
outlet protected by a fuse complying
with the values in the “Technical
specifications” table. Manufacturer
shall not be liable for any damages
that will arise when the product is used
without grounding in accordance with
the local regulations.
Connection must comply with
national regulations.
Power cable plug must be within
easy reach after installation.
A Unplug the product after the
washing programme is over.
The voltage and allowed fuse or
breaker protection are specified
in the “Technical specifications”
section. If the current value of the
fuse or breaker in the house is less
than 16 Amps, have a qualified
electrician install a 16 Amp fuse.
The specified voltage must be
equal to your mains voltage.
Do not make connections via
extension cables or multi-plugs.
B Damaged power cables must be
replaced by the Authorised Service
Agent.
B If the product has a failure, it
should not be operated unless it is
repaired by the Authorised Service
Agent! There is the risk of electric
shock!
Initial use
Before starting to use the product,
make sure that all preparations
are made in accordance with the
instructions in sections “Important
safety instructions” and “Installation”.
To prepare the product to do the
dishes, perform first operation
in the shortest programme with
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detergent while the machine is
empty. During the initial use, fill the
salt reservoir with 1 litre of water
prior to filling it with salt.
C Some water might have remained
in the product due to the
quality control processes in the
production. It is not harmful for the
product.
Disposing of packaging
material
Packaging materials are dangerous to
children. Keep packaging materials in
a safe place away from reach of the
children.
Packaging materials of the product
are manufactured from recyclable
materials. Dispose of them properly
and sort in accordance with recycled
waste instructions. Do not dispose of
them with normal domestic waste.
Transportation of the product
A If you need to move the product, do
it in upright position and hold from
the rear side. Slanting the product
onto its front side may cause the
electronic parts in it get wet and
damaged.
1. Unplug the product before
transporting it.
2. Remove water drainage and water
supply connections.
3. Drain the remaining water in the
product completely.
Disposing of the old product
Dispose of the old product in
an environmentally friendly
manner. Some parts of the
product are manufactured
from recyclable materials. Along
with a recycling symbol, information
about its nature (PE, PS, POM, etc) is
also provided on the material. These
materials should not be disposed as
normal domestic wastes.
Refer to your local dealer or solid
waste collection centre in your area to
learn how to dispose of your product.
A For children's safety, cut the
power cable and break the locking
mechanism of the door so that
it will be non-functional before
disposing of the product.
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Prewashing
Tips for energy saving
Following information will help you
use the product in an ecological and
energy-efficient manner.
• Wipe away any coarse food
remnants on the dishes before
putting them in the product.
• Operate the product after filling it
completely.
• When selecting a programme,
refer to the "Programme Table".
• Do not put more detergent than
suggested on the detergent
package.
Water softening system
C The dishwasher requires soft
water. If the hardness of the water
is above 6°dH, the water must be
softened and descaled. Otherwise,
ions that create the hardness will
accumulate on the surfaces of the
dishes and may adversely affect
the washing, shining and drying
performances of the product.
The product is equipped with a water
softening system which reduces the
hardness of incoming water. This
system softens the supply water that
enters into the product to a level that
will allow washing the dishes with the
required quality.
Adjusting the water softening
system
Washing performance will increase
when water softening system is
adjusted properly.
Use the test stripe supplied with the
product to determine the supply water
hardness in order to adjust the system.
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Adding salt
Water softening system needs to be
regenerated in order for the product
operates with the same performance
continuously. Dishwasher salt is used
for this purpose.
C Use in your product only the
special softening salts produced
particularly for use in dishwashers.
C We recommend using granular
or powder softening salts. Do not
use salts containing insoluble
substances such as table salt
or common salt in the machine.
Performance of water softening
system may deteriorate in time.
C Salt reservoir will fill with water
when you start the product.
Therefore, add the softening salt
before starting the machine.
1. First take the lower basket out to
add softening salt.
2. Turn the salt reservoir lid in counter
clockwise to open it (A, B).
C Before initial use, fill the water
softening system with 1 litre of
water (C).
3. Fill the salt reservoir with salt by
using salt funnel (D). To speed up
dissolution rate of salt in water, stir
it with a spoon.
C You can put about 2 kg of softening
salt into the salt reservoir.
4. Replace the lid and tighten it
securely when the reservoir is full.
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