Gaggenau 400 Series Use & Care Manual
Dishwasher
Use & Care Manual
400 Series
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Safety
Instructions......................... 2
Features .............................. 3
Normal Operating
Sounds ................................ 4
Operating
Instructions....................... 4-5
Preparing and
Loading Dishes.................6-7
Dishwasher Dispenser
and Detergents ................. 8-9
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Factors Affecting
Performance ....................... 9
Care and
Cleaning ......................... 10-11
Changing
Color Panels .................. 12-13
Solutions to Common
Dishwashing Problems. 14-16
Consumer Services
Warranty & Service.........................17-18
Ver sión en español.............................. 17
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Important Safety Instructions
• Do not let children abuse, sit, stand or play
on door or racks of a dishwasher.
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and
electrical shock.
To reduce the r isk of fire, electrical shock,
or injury when using your dishwasher,
follow basic precautions including the
following:
• Read all instructions before using your
dishwasher.
• Use your dishwasher only as instructed
in this Use and Care Manual.
• This Manual does not cover every possible
condition or situation that may occur. Use
common sense and caution when installing,
operating and maintaining any appliance.
• DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY
GROUNDED. Read the Installation
Instructions for details.
• Use only detergents and rinse agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher.
• Store dishwasher detergent and rinse
agents out of the reach of children.
• Do not wash plastic items unless marked
"dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. Check
with manufacturer for recommendations, if
not marked. Items that are not dishwasher
safe may melt and create a potential fire
hazard.
• If the dishwasher drains into a food
disposer, make sure disposer is completely
empty before running dishwasher.
• Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher
before servicing.
• Repairs should be done by a qualified
technician.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not touch the heating element during or
immediately after use.
• This dishwasher is designed to operate on
regular house current (120 V, 60 Hz). Use a
circuit equipped with a 15 ampere fuse or
circuit breaker. Use a 20 ampere fuse if
dishwasher is connected with a food waste
disposer.
• Do not operate dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are in their proper place.
• Dispose of discarded appliance and
shipping or packing material properly.
• To avoid entrapment and/or suffocation,
remove door or door latch mechanism from
any dishwasher that is discarded or not in
use.
• Keep young children and infants away from
dishwasher when it is operating.
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• Load sharp knives with the handles up to
reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.
• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas
may be produced in a hot water system that
has not been used for 2 weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If hot water system has not been used for
such a period, before using dishwasher,
turn on all hot water faucets and let water
flow from each for several minutes. This will
release any accumulated hydrogen gas.
HYDROGEN GAS IS FLAMMABLE. Do not
smoke or use an open flame during this
time.
• Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
SA VE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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Dishwasher Features
Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray arms
against soiled surfaces. Each cycle begins with a pre-drain. Next, the dishwasher fills with water
covering the filter area. Water is then pumped through the filter and spray arms. Soil particles go
down the drain as the water is pumped out and replaced with clean water. The number of water fills
will vary with the cycle being used.
Funnel
pages 6,14
Nozzle
Tub Gasket
page 10
Middle Spray Arm
pages 6,7,14
Lower Spray Arm
pages 7,14
Overfill Protector
page 10
Prewash Detergent Cup
page 8
Detergent Dispenser
page 8
Top Rack
page 6
Serial Label
(located on right
side of tub)
Bottom Rack
page 7
Glass Trap
page 10
Self-Cleaning Filter
page 10
Heating Element
page 10
Rinse Aid
Dispenser
page 9
Vent
pages
4, 5,15
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Operating Instructions
Vent
Latch
Very Important
Information— Read Before
Operating Y our Dishwasher!
Normal Operating
Sounds
This dishwasher does not sound like most
dishwashers—IT'S QUIETER!
The new wash system uses energy efficient
motors for the wash and drain portions of the
cycle you select. Each cycle has a series of
water fills and drains for washing and rinsing
dishes. As each cycle begins, you may–or
may not–hear the drain motor.
Model MDB421
Getting Started
1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and
Loading Dishes).
2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser
& Detergents).
3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid).
4. Select desired cycle (See Wash Cycle
Selections).
The next sound you will hear is the splashing
water as it enters the tub. Then the lower arm
rotates and circulates water. This is followed
by a pause and a slightly different sound as
the upper arm sprays water. If you listen
closely, you will hear the change in sound as
the wash action switches from one arm to
the other.
PLEASE BE ADVISED: If you compare
this dishwasher to previous models, you
may be surprised at what you DON'T
hear!
5. Tur n dial clockwise to select cycle.
6. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See
Energy Options).
7. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher
until water is hot. Turn water off.
8. To start, close door to latch.
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Operating Instructions (continued)
W ash Cycle Selections
Note: Cycle times are approximate and not all
cycles availab le on all models.
Pots & Pans *
(89 minutes) (2 washes, 4 rinses, dry)
(7.2 gallons) (6.0 imp. gallons) (27.3 liters)
For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware
with dried-on or baked-on soils:
• Press POTS & PANS button.
• Tur n dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY WASH.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
* The timer may be delayed for automatic
water heating in the main wash if the water is
not hot enough.
Heavy Wash
(89 minutes) (2 washes, 4 rinses, dry)
(7.2 gallons) (6.0 imp. gallons) (27.3 liters)
For heavily soiled dishes and silverware:
• Press NORMAL & OTHER button.
• Tur n dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY WASH.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
Energy Options
Hot Dry Option
HOT DRY option provides faster drying since
the heating element is on during the drying
portion of the cycle.
Cool Dry Option
COOL DRY option saves electricity since the
heating element is off during the drying portion
of the cycle. To speed drying process, open
the door slightly after the cycle is complete.
Some water droplets may remain on door and
tub and in areas where dishes touch
silverware basket and rack.
With either option, you may see water vapor
coming from vent during drying portion of
cycle. The vent is closed during washing to
hold moisture and sound inside and then
opens for drying.
The drying option may be changed at any time
during the cycle and affects only the drying
period.
Normal Wash
(81 minutes) (2 washes, 3 rinses, dry)
(6.0 gallons) (5.0 imp. gallons) (22.7 liters)
For regularly soiled dishes and silverware:
• Press NORMAL & OTHER button.
• Tur n dial to NORMAL WASH.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
Light Wash
(74 minutes) (1 wash, 3 rinses, dry)
(4.8 gallons) (4.0 imp. gallons) (18.2 liters)
For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes and
silverware:
• Press NORMAL & OTHER button.
• Turn dial to LIGHT WASH.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
Rinse/Hold
(8 minutes) (1 rinse)
(1.2 gallons) (1.0 imp. gallons) (4.5 liters)
For rinsing dishes that will be washed later:
• DO NOT USE detergent.
• Tur n dial to RINSE/HOLD.
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Preparing and Loading Dishes
Dish Preparation
Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits,
toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered wash
system will remove remaining f ood particles.
Burned-on foods should be loosened before
loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups.
Foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar,
lemon juice and tomato based products may
cause discoloration of stainless steel and
plastics if allowed to sit for a long period of
time. Unless the dishwasher is to be operated
at once, it is best to rinse off these food soils.
• Load racks so that large items do not
prevent the detergent dispenser from
opening.
• Check manufacturer's recommendations
before washing items in question.
• If the dishwasher drains into a food
disposer, be sure disposer is completely
empty before starting dishwasher.
Loading the Top Rack
Important: Do not cover the funnel when
loading.
The top rack is designed for cups, glasses
small plates, saucers and bowls.
Load glasses in top rack. Damage may occur
if placed in bottom rack.
Load plastic items in top rack only. Melting
may occur if placed in bottom rack.
Load items with open ends facing down for
better cleaning and draining.
Damage may occur if delicate items touch
each other during dishwasher operation.
Long-handled knives and utensils can be
placed in top rack.
Be sure nothing protrudes through the bottom
of the rack to block rotation of middle spray
arm.
Do not cover funnel
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