Gaggenau DI290130, DI291130 User Manual

Operating instructions

Dishwasher
DF 290
DF 291
DI 290
DI 291

9000 126 064 (8601) en

en

Index

Safety instructions 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Getting to know your appliance 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Before using your appliance for the first time 6. .

Setting up the water softener 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Filling in the salt 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Filling with rinse aid 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Not suitable for the dishwasher 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Arranging crockery, glasses, etc. in the dishwasher 10

Detergents 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

auto 3in1 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

serve@Home * 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting the appliance 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Programme overview 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting options/ standard settings 17. . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance and care 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fault finding 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Customer Service 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Notes 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installation 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Waste disposal 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4

Safety instructions
Delivery

Immediately check the packaging and dishwasher
for any damage which may have been caused in
transit. Do not use a damaged appliance, but consult
your supplier.

Please dispose of packaging material properly.

Installation

Install and connect the appliance according to the
installation and assembly instructions.

The dishwasher must NOT be connected to the
power supply during installation.

Ensure that the protective conductor system of the
domestic electricity supply has been installed
correctly.

Electrical connection conditions must correspond
with the specifications on the rating plate of the
dishwasher.

In order for your dishwasher to become
serve@Home capable, you will need a special
accessory, the System Interface (available from your
specialist supplier). Please follow the enclosed
installation instructions, and install the system
interface in the chamber located at the front of the
dishwasher.

If the dishwasher is to be installed in a high-sided
unit, ensure that the unit is attached properly and
also at the rear.

Built-under and built-in appliances should always be
installed under a continuous work surface which is
attached to the adjacent cupboards, in order to
ensure that the appliance is entirely stable.

After the appliance has been installed, the mains
plug should still be easily accessible.

Not on all models:
The plastic housing on the water input contains an
electrically operated valve. The connecting wires are
inside the inlet hose. Do not cut through this hose
and do not immerse the plastic housing in water.

Warning

For safety reasons, if the appliance is not fitted in a
recess, thereby making a side wall accessible, the door
hinge area should be covered at the side.
(Risk of injury)
Covers are available as optional accessories from
customer services or specialist stores.

In daily use

Warning

Knives and other utensils with sharp points must be
placed in the baskets either flat or with the points
downwards.

Use the dishwasher only in the household and only
for its designed purpose, i.e. for washing domestic
dishes.

Do not lean or sit on the open door. The appliance
could tip.

Please note that free-standing appliances may tip
over if the baskets are overloaded.

The water in the appliance is not drinking water.
Do not add any solvents to the washing chamber.

Danger of explosion!
Open the door carefully when the programme is still

running. Water could spray out of the appliance.
To prevent injuries, e.g. caused by stumbling, open

the dishwasher only briefly in order to load and
unload the dishwasher.

Read and observe the safety information and
instructions for use on the packaging for cleaning
and rinsing agents.

Children in the household

Do not let infants play or operate the dishwasher.
Keep cleaning and rinsing agents out of the reach of

infants. These may cause chemical burns in the
mouth, throat and eyes or asphyxiation.

Keep infants away from the open dishwasher. It
could contain residue of the cleaning agent.

If the appliance is installed at eye-level, ensure when
opening and closing the door that children are not
caught or crushed between the appliance door and
the cupboard door situated below.

Child-proof lock*

* some models
Comply with the drawings in the back of the envelope.

40

Switch on the child-proof lock

41

Open the door with child-proof lock switched on

42

Switch off the child-proof lock

When the door is open, the child-proof lock offers no
protection.

5

If a fault occurs

Repairs or other work on the dishwasher should only
be carried out by a qualified specialist.

The dishwasher must be disconnected from the
electricity supply before any repairs or other work
are started. Pull the mains plug out of the wall socket
or switch off at the fuse box. Grasp the plug to
remove it from the socket; do not tug on the cable.
Turn the water off at the tap.

When disposing of old appliances

Appliances that have reached the end of their
service life should be rendered inoperable in order to
exclude the possibility of subsequent accidents. Pull
the mains plug out of the wall socket, cut through the
connecting cable and disable the door lock.

Take the appliance to a designated waste disposal
centre.

Warning

Children could get locked in the appliance (risk of
suffocation) or get stuck in other positions.
Therefore: Remove the mains plug, cut the mains wire
and set aside. Damage the door lock so that the door
can no longer be closed.

Getting to know your appliance

Diagrams of the control panel and the interior of the
appliance can be found in the envelope at the front.
Individual positions are referred to in the text.

Control panel

1

d Main switch

2

Button M/OK: Select options, store (changed)
value

3 Buttons – and +: Select programmes and settings
4

Start Button: Start programme

5

This display gives optical character information on
the programmes, options, and settings to be

selected as well as on the available actions.

6

Door Opener

The luminous arrows indicate whether you are able to
select among other options using – or +

3 .

This dishwasher is equipped with touch buttons. A
gentle touch starts the function.

Always keep the user interface clean and free of
grease in order to prevent malfunctions. Use a dry or
lightly moistened cloth only, do not use scouring or
abrasive detergents.

Appliance interior

20

Top basket

21

Additional cutlery basket * for the top basket

22

Additional cup rack *

23

Upper spray arm

24

Lower spray arm

25

Salt dispenser

26

Filters

27

Cutlery basket

28

Bottom basket

29

Lock for detergent dispenser

30

Rinse-aid dispenser with refill indicator

31

Detergent dispenser

32

Rating plate

* some models

6

Before using your appliance for the first time

Before you can use your appliance for the first time, you must select the language. When the appliance has been
switched on, the following display is output:

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M

OK

Start

– +

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The language abbreviation “DE” for “Deutsch”
(German) is flashing. If you want to select a different
language, press – or +

3 repeatedly until the

abbreviation of your desired language flashes.
Confirm the language selection by pressing M/OK

2 .

All following optical character messages will be
displayed in the selected language.

Chosen the wrong language

The following steps will take you back to the language
selection:

1. Switch off the device.

2. Switch on the device. Press the button M/OK

2 until the

language selection is displayed.

3. Select the desired language and confirm your selection.

Providing operating materials

To operate the dishwasher you will require

salt (only for appropriate water hardness, see
chapter “Adjusting the softening system”),

rinse aid,
detergent.

Only use products which are suitable for the
dishwasher.

Before using the appliance for the first time and after
selecting the language, fill with salt (if required) and
rinse aid and adjust the softening system. Proceed as
described in the chapters “Filling with salt”, “Filling with
rinse aid” and “Adjusting the softening system”.

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Setting up the water softener

In order to provide satisfactory rinsing results, the
dishwasher requires soft water, i.e., containing little or
no lime, otherwise water stains will be left behind on
the dishes and interior containers.
If the tap water exceeds a certain level of hardness, it
must be softened, i.e., decalcified, so that it can be
used in the dishwasher.
This is achieved by adding a special salt to the water
softener inside the dishwasher.
The water softener, that is the required amount of salt,
is set up according to how hard the tap water is.

The softening system must be adjusted before the
appliance is used for the first time or if the water
hardness changes.

Determine the degree of hardness of your tap water.
Your water utilities company or customer service will
advise you.

Switch on the appliance with the main switch 1 .
The main menu is displayed (if switching on the

appliance for the first time, only when a language
has been selected and dispensers have been filled
with salt (if required) and rinse aid).

Keep pressing button M/OK 2 until the “Hardness”
setting is displayed.
Using the buttons – or + 3 , select the set value
between 0 and 7 which corresponds with the degree
of hardness of your tap water in the following table.
The factory setting is “Hardness 4”.
Press the button M/OK 2 The set value is saved
and you are returned to the Start menu.

If the setting is “0” the softening system is switched off.
Possible lack of salt will not

be indicated.

Water hardness table

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Filling in the salt

If the hardness of your mains water corresponds to the
device’s index value

(see chapter “Setting up the
softening system”), you do not need to fill in the salt
because the operation will not use any salt. If the set
values

to are displayed, salt must be added.

During the rinse cycle the salt is being washed
automatically from the salt compartment into the
softening system where it will dissolve the lime.
The lime-containing solution drains from the
dishwasher. Afterwards the softening system is ready
to be loaded again.
This regeneration cycle will only work if the salt is
dissolved in water.

After switching on the device, lack of salt is indicated
by the display “Refill Salt”. (This display will no longer
appear once you have set the softening system to the
value

.)

Open the screw-type cap of the compartment 25 .
Before operating the device for the first time you

must pour 1 litre of water into the salt compartment.

Then you must refill salt (not table salt) using the
supplied salt filling aid until the salt compartment is
full (max 1.5 kg). When you refill the salt, water is being
displaced and drains off. Therefore the refilling must
take place shortly before switching on the device. (In
order to avoid corrosion). This way the overflowing salt
solution is diluted and flushed immediately. Then clean
the filling area of salt residues and screw the
compartment lid back on without tilting the lid.

As soon as a sufficiently high salt solution has formed
the display “Refill Salt” will disappear.
If you do not want to wait until the display disappears
but you want to wash immediately, confirm the refilling
of the salt using the button M/OK

2 .

If you do not want to refill the salt now you can skip the
display “Refill Salt” by pressing the button M/OK

2 .

Warning

Do not pour detergent into the container for special
salt. This would destroy the water softener.

Depending on the washing frequency and the hardness
setting, the regeneration salt may not have to be
topped up for several months.

Filling with rinse aid

Rinse aid is used in washing mode to ensure that
glasses are sparkling and utensils are stain-free.

When the appliance is switched on, low rinse aid level
is indicated by ”Refill rinse aid”. You can add rinse aid
either when the appliance door is completely open or –
for a more comfortable posture – when the door is half
open.

Open the rinse aid dispenser 30 by pressing the
button on the dispenser cover and open the cover.
When the door is half open, also pull out the hinged
filling aid until it locks into position.

Fill in the rinse aid slowly and take care not to
overfill. The right amount is indicated by the level
indicator at the compartment not being illuminated
when the door is fully opened and by the display
“Refill Rinse Aid” no longer being lit.

Close the lid of the compartment until it audibly clicks
into place. If necessary, the filling aid will be
re-inserted automatically.

If you want to fill in the rinse aid at a later time you can
skip the display “Refill Rinse Aid” by pressing the
button M/OK

2 .

If necessary, you can change the amount of rinse aid
that is added during the operation. In order to do this,
select the option “Rinse Aid Amount” as described
in the chapter “Device Set-up” under the heading
“Options/Basic Settings”.

rinse–aid control

9

Fill when door is fully open.

Filling when the door is half open.

Note

Use only rinse aid for domestic dishwashers. Spilt rinse
aid may result in excessive foam formation in the next
rinse cycle. Therefore, remove any spilt rinse aid with a
cloth.

Not suitable for the dishwasher
The following should not be cleaned

in the dishwasher:

Wooden cutlery and utensils – these will leach out
and become unsightly; even the utilised stickers are
not suitable for the temperatures which occur.

Sensitive ornamental glasses, craft utensil and
vases, special antique or irretrievable utensils.
These ornaments are not dishwasher-proof.

Plastic parts sensitive to hot water.
Copper and tin utensils.
Utensils which are soiled with ash, wax, lubricating

grease or ink.
Absorbent materials such as sponges and cloths.

Aluminium and silver parts have a tendency to
discolour and fade during the wash cycle. Even some
types of glass (e.g. crystal glass objects) may turn
cloudy after many wash cycles.

Recommendation:

In future buy utensils which are identified as
dishwasher-proof.

Damage to glassware and other
dishes

Possible causes:

type of glass or manufacturing process
chemical composition of detergent
water temperature and duration of dishwasher

programme.

Suggested remedy:

Use glassware or porcelain dishes that have been
marked ’dishwasher–proof’ by the manufacturer.

Use a mild detergent that is described as ’kind to
dishes’. If necessary, seek further information from
detergent manufacturers.

Select a programme with as low a temperature and
as short a duration as possible.

To prevent damage, take glass and cutlery out of the
dishwasher as soon as possible after the programme
has ended.

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Arranging crockery, glasses, etc. in
the dishwasher

Loading the dishwasher

Scrape off any large amounts of left-over food. It is
not necessary to rinse the dishes under running
water.

Place objects in the dishwasher in such a way that

D

items such as cups, glasses, pots/pans, etc. are
stood upside down,

D

curved items, or those with recesses, should be
at a slant so that water can run off,

D

they are stacked securely and cannot tip over,

D

they do not prevent the spray arms from rotating
while washing takes place.

Very small items should not be washed in the
dishwasher as they could easily fall out of the baskets.

Removing the dishes

To prevent water dripping from the top basket onto the
dishes in the lower basket, we recommend that you
empty the lower basket first and then the top basket.

Cups and glasses

Upper basket

20

* not included with all models

Pots and pans

Lower basket

28

Cutlery

Cutlery should be placed in the dishwasher always
unsorted and with the eating surface pointing
downwards. The spray jet is then better able to reach
the individual parts.

To prevent injuries, place long, pointed accessories and
knives on the étagère (some models) or on the knife
shelf (available as an accessory).

Folding spikes *

* on applicable models
To improve stacking of pots and pans, the spikes can

be folded down.

Shelf *

* not on all models
Lean tall glasses and those with long stems against the

shelf – not against other items to be washed.

Long items, serving cutlery, salad servers or knives
should be placed on the shelf so that they do not
obstruct the rotation of the spray arms. The shelf can
be folded back when not required for use.

Small accessories holder*

* some models
Light-weight plastic accessories, e.g. cups, lids, etc.

can be held securely in the small accessories holder.

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Adjusting the height of the basket *

* some models
If required, the height of the upper utensils basket can

be adjusted to provide more space for tall utensils
either in the upper or lower basket.

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Top basket with side levers
(Rackmatic)

Pull out the top basket.
To lower the basket, press in one lever and then the

other situated on the left and right of the basket
exterior, holding the basket firmly on the sides of the
upper edge to prevent it from falling down.

To raise the basket, hold the basket on the sides of
the upper edge and lift it up.

Before re-inserting the basket again, ensure that it is
at the same height on both sides. Otherwise, the
appliance door cannot be closed and the upper
spray arm will not be connected to the water circuit.

Removing the upper basket

Pull out the basket all the way.
Lift the basket at the front and pull it over the front

catch (1) on the rails.
Lower the basket again and pull it out forwards.

Installing the upper basket

Pull the rails all the way out.
Install the basket by inserting the rails between the

two metal nubs (2) situated opposite each other on
the left and right sides of the basket.

Lift the basket over the front catch (1) on the rails.
Then lower the basket and push it into the rear

catch (3) on the rails.
Snap the basket into the front catch (1) and push in

the basket all the way.

Baking sheet spray head *

* some models
You can clean large baking sheets or grilles with the

baking sheet spray head.
To do this, remove the top basket and insert the spray
head as illustrated in the diagram.

To ensure that the spray jet can reach all parts, arrange
the baking sheets as illustrated
(max. 4 baking sheets and 2 grilles).

Note

Never operate the dishwasher without the top basket or
baking sheet spray head!

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Detergents
Notes on detergents

You may use any brand of liquid or powder detergent,
as well as tablets, that have been specifically designed
for use in domestic dishwashers (do not use normal
washing-up liquid!).

Nowadays there are three types of dishwasher
detergent available:

1. Those containing phosphates
and chlorine.

2. Those containing phosphates
but no chlorine.

3. Those containing neither phosphates
nor chlorine.

When a phosphate-free detergent is used in
conjunction with hard water, there is a greater
possibility that white marks will be left behind on the
dishes and glasses, etc.
These can be prevented by pouring an increased
amount of detergent into the dispenser.

Chlorine-free detergents have a reduced bleaching
effect. This may mean that tea stains are not
completely removed or plastic items become
discoloured.

This can be resolved by:
– using the “Auto Super Wash”
programme
– increasing the amount of detergent
– using a detergent that contains chloride

Check the label on the packaging to determine whether
a particular product is suitable for use with silverware.

If you have any further questions, we recommend that
you contact the customer advice departments of the
respective detergent manufacturer.

Detergent dispenser with dosing aid

The graduated detergent dispenser helps you add the
correct amount of detergent.
The lower and middle lines in the dispenser indicate15
ml and 25 ml of detergent respectively. The dispenser
can be filled with 40 ml of detergent when the door is
opened horizontally.

Filling with detergent

You can add detergent either when the appliance door
is completely open or – for a more comfortable posture
– when the door is half open.

If the detergent dispenser is still closed, open it by
pressing the catch .

When the door is half open, press the button on the
right side of the detergent dispenser. Swivel up the
detergent compartment and cover. The detergent
compartment can easily be locked into position by
lifting it slightly.

Pour detergent into the dispenser.
Please follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the

detergent packet for correct dosage.

Important

Due to the different solvency properties of the
detergent tablets supplied by various manufacturers,
the cleaning efficiency of the detergent may not be fully
utilised by short programmes. It is recommended to
use washing powder for these programmes.

For the “Auto Super Wash” function, pour an
additional 10–15 ml of detergent onto the inside of
the appliance door.

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Reduce costs!

If your dishes are only moderately dirty, you may be
able to use less detergent than recommended.

If using washing tablets, please refer to the washing
tablets box where to place the tablets in the
appliance (e.g. in the cutlery basket, detergent
dispenser).

Close the detergent dispenser. Slide the dispenser
cover completely over the detergent compartment
(1) and then press down firmly (2) until the catch
“clicks” into position.

Close the detergent dispenser when the door is
completely open.

Close the detergent dispenser when the door is half
open.

During the washing cycle the cover of the detergent
dispenser is automatically opened and the detergent
is washed out. The cover is therefore open when the
programme ends.

auto 3in1

The use of so-called combined detergent products may
make the use of rinse aid and/or salt unnecessary.

There are currently several types of combined
detergent products available.

2in1: They contain detergent and rinse aid or salt
function.

3in1: They contain detergent, rinse aid and salt
function.

4in1: They contain a detergent, rinse-aid, salt
function and an additional glass protection
component.

In addition, other combined products with a comparable
effect are offered according to the manufacturer.

>>> Always check the type of detergent or combined

product which you are using!

Always follow the operating instructions or the
information on the packaging.

The rinse programme is automatically adjusted in order
to obtain the best possible rinsing and drying result.

Observe the following important information if using
combined cleaning products:

Regeneration salt is not required up to a water
hardness of 21_ dH (37_ fH, 26_ Clarke, 3.7 mmol/l)
only. No other settings on the appliance are required.

Salt is still required if the water hardness is above
21_ dH (37_ fH, 26_Clarke, 3.7 mmol/l). Fill the salt
dispenser with salt

25

and select setting 6 on the

water softening system.

If in doubt, please contact the detergent manufacturer,
especially if:

the utensils are very wet at the end of the
programme.

limescale forms.

Note

Optimum rinsing and drying results can be obtained by
using standard detergents in conjunction with separate
application of salt and rinse aid.

Observance of the operating instructions or information
on the packaging of the combined detergents
determines their effectiveness.

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Note

Even if the rinse aid and/or salt refill indicator is lit, the
rinse programme runs correctly when 3in1 products are
used.

If the rinse aid refill indicator or salt refill indicator is
defective and you would like to switch it off, proceed as
follows:

Switching “Add rinse aid” off and on:

Switch on the appliance with the main switch 1 .
Keep pressing button M/OK 2 until the “rinse aid”

setting is displayed.
By pressing buttons – or + 3 , you can select a set
value between 0 and 6. The factory setting is “rinse

aid 4”. To switch off, select position ”0”
Press the button M/OK 2 The set value is saved
and you are returned to the Start menu.

If the set value “0” is selected, rinse aid is not
dispensed. Low rinse aid is not

displayed.

Switching “Refill salt” and therefore
the water softening system off and
on:

Switch on the appliance with the main switch 1 .
Keep pressing button M/OK 2 until the “Hardness”

setting is displayed.
By pressing buttons – or + 3 , select a set value
between 0 (off) and 7. The factory setting is

“Hardness 4”. Switch off by selecting the set value
”0”

Press the button M/OK 2 The set value is saved
and you are returned to the Start menu.

If the setting is “0” (off) the softening system is
switched off. Possible lack of salt will not

be indicated.

Note

If you use the detergent and rinse aid separately or
switch from combined detergents to standard cleaning
products, ensure that the rinse aid refill indicator has
been switched on and the water softening system has
been set to the correct water hardness.

serve@Home *

* on applicable models
This dishwasher is serve@Home capable.

serve@Home is a network comprising other
serve@Home domestic appliances besides
dishwashers. Through it the device offers you greater
comfort and mobility, at home as well as on the road.
In order for your dishwasher to become serve@Home
capable, you will need a special accessory, the System
Interface. You can purchase this interface from your
specialist supplier. The interface must be mounted in
the chamber at the front of the dishwasher following the
installation instructions supplied with the system
interface.
When you select your dishwasher’s mode “Remote
Control: On” you can remotely control the device.
You can set up and start the prepared, switched on,
and closed dishwasher if you are not at home. Equally,
you can switch off your dishwasher at any time, even if
the device is not in the Remote Control Mode.

Status Inquiry

You can check the current status of your dishwasher at
any time.

Remote Control

The serve@Home system allows you to select the
programme and to start the dishwasher. To take
advantage of this service you must set the
dishwasher’s mode to “Remote Control: On”.

Advice and Warning Messages

These messages can be transmitted from your
dishwasher to your operating unit.

Remote Diagnosis

You can transmit error messages to the Customer
Support, thereby helping in the diagnosis.

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Adjusting the appliance
Switching on the appliance

Turn on the tap fully.
Switch on the appliance with the main switch 1
and, if required, top up with salt and rinse aid (see

chapters “Filling with salt”, “Filling with rinse aid”).
The main menu is then displayed.

Auto Wash

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After switching on the Main Menu shows the
programme “Auto Wash”.

Setting the Programme

From the programme “Auto Wash” in the Main Menu
you can select among the following programmes:

“Auto Super Wash” –
“Auto Wash” –
“Auto Delicate Wash” –
“Short Rinse” –
“Prerinse Only”.

Set the desired programme by using the buttons – or
+

3 .

The auto programmes “Auto Super Wash”, “Auto
Wash”, and “Auto Delicate Wash” automatically match
the programme to the amount and soil level of the
dishes. This keeps the energy and water consumption
as low as possible.

Using the following programme overview you can
select the appropriate programme for the type, amount,
and soil level of the dishes.

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Programme overview

Soups,

soufflés,

sauces,

potatoes,

pastries,

rice, eggs,

fried food

Soups,

potatoes,

pastries,

rice, eggs,

fried food

Coffee,

cake, milk,

sausage, cold

drinks,
salads

Rinse if the

utensils have

been left for

several days
prior to wash­ing in the dish

washer

Large -> small

AUTO

SUPER

WASH

AUTO

DELICATE

WASH

QUICK

WASH

PRERINSE

ONLY

AUTO WASH

Type of utensil
e.g. porcelain,
pans,
cutlery,
glasses,
etc.

Hard-

wearing

Mixed

Fragile

Mixed

Type of food
remains
e.g.

Amount of
food remains

Condition of
food remains

Wash
programme

Programme
progress

Very

small

Very

adhesive

Slightly adhesive

The programme progress is

optimised and adjusted

according to the appliance

load and degree of soiling

on the utensils.

Drying

Prerinse

Clean

Intermedi-

ate wash

Final wash

60° – 70° 45° – 55° 35° – 45° 45°

Programme data

The programme data (duration, energy and water
consumption) can be found in the summary of
instructions and refers to standard conditions. Greater
deviations may be caused by:

different quantities of utensils
inlet temperature of the water
water pressure
ambient temperature
mains voltage tolerances
and appliance-specific tolerances (e.g. temperature,

water flow rate, etc.)

Only ranges can be indicated for the automatic
programmes.

The water consumption values refer to water hardness
value 4.

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Selecting options/ standard settings
Operating principle

Remote Options **

The dishwasher installs itself automatically during the
first use within a serve@Home network. In some cases
however, it might become necessary to start the
enrolment process anew.

If the option “Remote Options” is selected, the
message “Enrol Device” will be displayed. By
pressing the button +

3 you enrol the device again

at the gateway. After successfully enrolling the
device the message “Auto Wash” will be displayed.

If the enrolment is unsuccessful the display shows
“no gateway found”.

** Only with installed interface

From the Main Menu you can select the following
options/settings by repeatedly pressing the button
M/OK

2 :

Timer programming
Remote Control**
Reduce Time
Drying Level
Buzzer Volume
Adding Rinse Aid
Water Hardness
Language
Standard Programmes
Remote Setting**

** Only with installed interface

Within an option/basic setting there are several
possible settings that can be selected using the
buttons – or +

3 .

A selected setting is applied by changing to the next
option/basic setting using the button M/OK

2 .

If a setting has been changed using the buttons – or
+ and stored using M/OK

2 , the message “Value

Stored” will be displayed and the display returns
to the Main Menu.

Timer programming

You can delay the programme start by 24 hours in
steps of 30 minutes.

If the option “Time Pre-select” is chosen the display
shows “Delay start: 00 mins”.

Set the desired time.
Return to the Main Menu by pressing M/OK 2 and
start the required programme by pressing the Start

Button

4 .

Close the door. This starts the time counting
backwards.

When the set time has elapsed the programme will
start automatically.

Until the programme starts you are able to change
the set time and programme. To do this, use the
button –

3 to return to the Main Menu and change

the settings. Then start the programme again.
In order to delete the pre-selected time, set the time

back to “Delay start: 00 mins”.

Remote Control**

After choosing the option “Remote Control” the
display will show “Remote Control: Off” (factory
setting)

You activate this option by selecting “Remote
Control: On”.

** Only with installed serve@Home interface

Reduce Time

The Auto Programmes allow you to reduce the run time
of the programmes. However, in order to achieve an
optimal cleaning result, the water and energy
consumption will be increased.

If the option “Reduce time” is chosen the display
shows “Reduce time: Off” (factory setting).

Select “Reduce time: On”.
Return to the Main Menu by pressing M/OK 2 and

start the required programme by pressing the Start
Button

4 .

If you do not want to use “Reduce time” the next
time you use the dishwasher, you must deselect this
option.

Drying Level

If the option “Drying Level” is chosen the display
shows “Normal drying” (factory setting).

Alternatively you can select “Eco drying” or “Extra
drying”.

The option ”Extra drying” increases the temperature
during rinsing in all programmes. (Please take care
with delicate dishes.)

Buzzer Volume

You can vary or even completely switch off the volume
of the acoustic end-of-programme signal.

If the option “Buzzer Volume” is chosen the display
shows “Buzzer 6” (factory setting).

You can change this value to 0 (acoustic signals
switched off) or to values between 1 (quiet) and 6
(loud). A short buzz demonstrates the currently
chosen volume level.

Adding Rinse Aid

You can set the amount of rinse aid added.

If the option “Adding Rinse Aid” is chosen the display
shows “Rinse Aid 4” (factory setting).
Change this setting only if there are streaks (reduce
the value) or water stains (increase the value)
remaining on the dishes.

You can choose a value between 0 and 6.

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Water Hardness

Before starting the appliance for the first time or in case
of changes in the water hardness, the dishwasher’s
softening system must be set to the hardness of your
mains water supply. Follow the instructions set out in
the chapter “Set-up of the Softening System”.

Language

You can change the language selected when the
appliance was started for the first time (see chapter
“Before Starting The Device For The First Time”).

If the option “Language” is chosen the display shows
several language abbreviations. The abbreviation of
the currently selected language is flashing.

In order to choose a different language, press –
or +

3 until the desired language appears.

Confirm the language selection by pressing M/OK

2 .

All following optical character messages will be
displayed in the selected language.

Standard Programmes

In addition to the rinse programmes available in the
Main Menu you can choose among the following
standard programmes from the programme “Normal”:

Extra,
Eco 50,
Eco 45,
Normal 45.

Set the desired programme and start the selected
programme by pressing the Start Button

4 .

If you do not want to use any of the displayed
standard programmes return to the Main Menu by
using the button M/OK

2 .

If you want to cancel the selection of a standard
programme in the Main Menu press the button –
“Back”. The selected standard programme will be
displayed. By pressing the buttons – or + the Main
Menu will display the programme “Auto Wash”.

Type of Dishes

Extra Eco 50 Eco 45 Normal 45

Mixed Dishes

Amount of food
remnants

State of food
remnant

Little to Many

Lightly Adhesive

You can find the corresponding programme data (length of time, energy and water consumption) in the short
manual.

We recommend on principle to use the Auto Programmes because they keep the water and energy consumption
as low as possible due to the variable programme run. In the case of the standard programmes on the other hand,
the programme run is predetermined.

Aqua sensor *

* on applicable models
The Aqua sensor is an optical measuring device which

measures the turbidity of the rinsing water. A light
barrier can detect dissolved food remnants in the water,
e.g. egg, fat and oats.

The Aqua sensor is used according to the programme.
When the Aqua sensor is active, ”clean” rinsing water
may be transferred into the next rinsing bath and/or the
temperature adjusted. If the turbidity is greater, the
water is drained and is replaced with fresh water. In this
way the water consumption is reduced by approx. 4
litres for utensils which are ”less” dirty.

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Optical indicator during operation *

* With some models
During the rinse programme a light point appears on

the floor below the device’s door. Only open the
dishwasher door when the light point has disappeared.

In the case of built-in dishwashers with flush front the
light point will not be visible.

Start programme

Before starting check again whether the spray arms
can move freely.

Press the button “Start” 4 in the Main Menu.

The message “Close the door” will be displayed,
alternating with a display of the expected programme
time. This time is only approximate. The running time
indicated at the start of the set programme will probably
be required. During the programme run the remaining
time will be adjusted according to the water supply
temperature and the amount and soil level of the
dishes.

If you have chosen a time for the programme start the
message “Close the door” will appear when the
programme is started, alternating with the pre-selected
time.

Close the door.

The programme or the pre-selected time respectively
will run.

The programme and other settings can still be changed
as long as the door is still open after pressing the
button “Start”

4 . By pressing the button M/OK 2

“Return”, return to the Main Menu where you
can change the settings. Finally start the programme
again.
When the door is closed after the start and the
programme has already started, you will have to
interrupt the programme in order to change any
settings (see “Cancel Programme”).

Interrupting the programme

In order to interrupt the programme, open the door.
In order to avoid water escaping, only open the door
slightly first.
The message “Cancel Programme” will be displayed,
alternating with the message “Close the door”,
the remaining programme time, the selected
programme, and the current programme phase.

In order to interrupt, do not in any circumstance press
the button –

3 “Cancel Programme” because this will

not allow the programme to continue!

To continue the programme, close the door. The
programme will continue automatically.

In the case of a warm water supply or when the
appliance is already heated, leave the door slightly
ajar for a few minutes before closing it. Otherwise
the door can spring open again due to the warm air
trapped in the device’s interior.

Terminating the programme

Open the door. First open the door only slightly in
order to avoid water spraying out.
The message “Cancel Programme” will be displayed,
alternating with the message “Close the door”,
the remaining programme time, the selected
programme, and the current programme phase.

In order to cancel the programme, press – 3
“Cancel Programme”.
“To cancel” and “Close the door” are displayed.
Close the door. The water remaining in the device’s
interior will be pumped off.
Once the pumping off has finished a buzzer will
sound 5 times.
Open the door. “End” is briefly displayed, the
appliance automatically switches off after 5 seconds.

End of programme

As soon as the programme has finished a buzzer will
sound 5 times.

Open the door. “End” is briefly displayed, the
appliance automatically switches off after 5 seconds.

If the door is not opened, an acoustic signal sounds
every 10 minutes for one hour.

After letting the device cool down take out the
dishes.

Note

For an optimum drying of the dishes wait for 15
minutes after the programme has finished before you
open the door and empty the dishwasher. During this
time the possibly remaining water on the dishes can
evaporate and condense on the sides of the device’s
interior.

Note

If the device becomes disconnected from the power
supply during operation (e.g. it is switched off or there
is a power cut), all settings remain stored. Operation
will resume automatically once the power supply has
been restored.

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Maintenance and care

A regular inspection and maintenance of your machine
will help to prevent faults. This saves time and prevents
problems. Therefore you should occasionally have
a careful look inside your dishwasher.

Overall condition of the machine

Check spray arm for grease and limescale deposits.

If you find such deposits:

Fill the detergent dispenser with detergent, start the
appliance without utensils in the programme which
has the highest wash temperature.

Clean the appliance with detergents/
appliance cleaners which are particularly suitable for
use with dishwashers.

Regularly wipe the door seal with a damp cloth to
remove deposits.

Never use a steam cleaner to clean your dishwasher.
The manufacturer is not liable for any consequential
damage.

Regularly wipe the front of the appliance and panel with
a damp cloth; water and a little washing-up liquid will
suffice. Do not use sponges with a rough surface or
abrasive detergents, as these could scratch the
surfaces.

Attention!

Never use other chlorinated household detergents!
Health hazard!

Special Salt

When the salt level is low, your dishwasher displays a
message in the window.

Rinse aid

When the rinse aid level is low, your dishwasher
displays a message in the window.

Filters

The filters

26 prevent larger remnants of food or other

objects from getting inside the pump. This residue can
occasionally clog up the filters.

The filter system consists of a filter cylinder, a flat fine
filter and, depending on the model, a microfilter (*).

Inspect the filters for obstructions every time the
dishwasher has been used.

By unscrewing the filter cylinder, you can remove the
filter system. Remove any food remnants and clean
the filters under running water.

Reassembly:
Insert the filter system and screw down with the filter
cylinder.

Spray arms

Lime and remnants of food in the washing water can
block the nozzles in the spray arms

23 and 24 and

the arm mountings .

Inspect the nozzles in the spray arms for blocked
holes due to remnants of food.

If necessary, pull the lower arm 24 upwards and lift
it off.
Unscrew the upper spray arm 23 .

Clean both spray arms under running water.

0

1

2

3

Refit the spray arms. Ensure that the lower arm has
locked into place and the upper one is screwed tight.

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Pump *

* on applicable models

Larger remnants of food that have not been trapped by
the filters and have been left in the water can cause a
blockage in the pump. The water is no longer pumped
out of the dishwasher and it can be seen covering the
filter.
Proceed as follows:

First, always disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.

Ladle out as much water as possible.
Remove the filters 26 .
Undo the screw in the cover (Torx T 20) and remove

the cover.
Inspect the inside and remove any obstructions that

you find.
Re-insert the cover and screw down.
Re-insert the filters and screw down.

Torx T20

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1

Fault finding
Resolving minor problems yourself

Experience has shown that you can resolve most
problems that arise during normal daily usage yourself,
without having to call out a service engineer. Not only
does this save costs, but it also means that the
appliance is available for use again that much sooner.
The following list of common occurrences and their
remedies should help you identify the causes of most
problems.

Problems ...

Attention

Remember: Repairs may be carried out by a technician
only. If a component has to be replaced, ensure that
only original spare parts are used. Improper repairs
or use of non-original spare parts may cause
considerable damage and put the user at considerable
risk.

... On Switching On
Wrong Language Selected

The following steps return you to the language
selection:

1. Switch off the device.

2. Switch on the device. Press the button M/OK

2

repeatedly until the language selection appears in the
display.

3. Select the language and confirm your selection.

The device does not start.

A fuse in the house is defect.
The device is not properly plugged in.
The device’s door is not closed properly.
The device’s door was closed without first

starting the programme.

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Some time after the programme start a
continuous acoustic signal sounds.

The device does not draw water. When the door is
opened the message “Check water supply”
is displayed.

Mains water tap is not opened.
Open the tap fully and press the button
M/OK

2 of the device. Then close the

device’s door for the programme to resume.
Filter of the water inlet hose is blocked.

Switch off the device and disconnect it from the
power supply. Close the mains water tap. Clean
the filter located at the connection of the
Aquastop or the inlet hose. Finally, restore the
power supply. Open the mains water tap, switch
on the device, and close the door for the
programme to resume.

Attention

Please remember: Repairs may only be carried out by
professionals. Unprofessional repairs can cause
significant damage and danger to the user.

... with the appliance itself

Lower spray arm rotates with difficulty

Spray arm is blocked by small items or food
remains.

Lid in detergent compartment cannot be closed

Detergent compartment has been overfilled.
Mechanism is clogged with remnants of

detergent.
Indicator lamps do not extinguish after washing
has finished.

Remnants of detergent stuck inside dispenser

Compartment was damp when it was filled up
with detergent. Compartment must be dry
before detergent is added.

Refill display does not light up.

Rinse aid refill indicator switched off.
(see auto 3in1 chapter)

Salt refill indicator switched off.
(see auto 3in1 chapter)

At the end of the programme there is still water
in the appliance.

The waste water hose is blocked or kinked.
The waste water pump is blocked.
The filters are blocked.
The programme has not yet ended. Wait until

the programme ends or terminate the
programme.

... during washing

Unusual amount of foam is created

Normal washing up liquid has been poured into
the rinse-aid container.

Remove any spilled rinse aid with a cloth as it
could otherwise lead to excessive foaming
during the next washing cycle.

Appliance stops suddenly while washing is
taking place

Cut in electricity supply to appliance.
Water supply has been interrupted.

Knocking sound can be heard while washing is
taking place

A spray arm is knocking against the dishes
inside the appliance.

Rattling sound can be heard while washing is
taking place

Crockery has not been stacked properly inside
the appliance.

Knocking sound coming from inlet valves

This is caused by the way the water pipes have
been laid and it has no effect upon the way the
appliance functions. There is no remedy for this.

... with the dishes, cutlery, etc.

Remnants of food are stuck to the dishes,
cutlery, etc.

Dishwasher was not loaded properly. Jets of
water could not reach all parts of the dishes,
etc.

Too many items in the rack.
Items in the rack were touching each other.
Not enough detergent was added to dispenser.
Selected wash programme was not intensive

enough.
Rotation of spray arm was obstructed by dish,

etc.
Nozzles in spray arm are blocked by remnants

of food.
Filters are blocked.
Filters have been incorrectly fitted.
Waste-water pump is jammed.

Plastic items are discoloured

Not enough detergent was added to dispenser.

White stains are left on crockery, glasses have
a milky appearance

Not enough detergent was added to input
compartment.

Amount of rinse-aid was set too low.
Although water is quite hard, no salt has been

put in appliance.
Water softener was set too low.
Lid on salt container is not screwed tight.
If you used a phosphate-free detergent, try a

detergent containing phosphates and compare
results.

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Dishes, cutlery, etc. have not been dried

Selected programme did not include drying
function.

Amount of rinse-aid was set too low.
Items were removed from dishwasher too soon.

Glasses have a dull appearance

Amount of rinse-aid was set too low.

Tea stains or traces of lipstick have not been
completely removed

Detergent does not have a sufficient bleaching
effect.

Washing temperature was set too low.

Traces of rust on cutlery

Cutlery is not sufficiently rustproof.
Salt content in washing water is too high.

Lid on salt container is not screwed tight.
Too much salt was spilt while filling container.

Glasses become clouded and discoloured;
coating cannot be wiped off

Unsuitable detergent was used.
Glasses are not dishwasher-proof.

Smears left behind on glasses and cutlery;
glasses have acquired a metallic appearance

Amount of rinse-aid set too high.

... serve@Home

The dishwasher cannot be operated via
serve@Home.

The device is not connected to the network.
The device is not ready for serve@Home.
The System Interface is not installed.

Customer Service

Please call your local service agent, if you are not able
to resolve any problem yourself. The name of your
nearest service agent is shown in the Customer
Service address list. When you call, please provide
details of the model number (1) and the production
(FD) number (2) which are shown on the nameplate

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on the appliance door.

FD

1

2

Attention

Please note that a visit by the customer service
technician in the event of a fault or one of the problems
previously discussed is not free of charge even during
the warranty period.

Notes
Disposal of your old appliance

Old appliances are not worthless rubbish. Valuable raw
materials can be reclaimed by recycling old appliances.

Pull out the mains plug of the redundant appliance. Cut
off the power cord and discard with mains plug.
To prevent children from locking themselves in the
appliance and suffocating, destroy the door lock
and childproof lock (if fitted).

You received your new appliance in a protective
shipping carton. All packaging materials are
environmentally friendly and recyclable. Please
contribute to a better environment by disposing of
packaging materials in an environmentally-friendly
manner.

Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority
about current means of disposal.

Keep children away from the shipping carton and
packaging components. Danger of suffocation from
folding cartons and plastic film.

Notes on comparison tests

You will find details of the conditions for the comparison
tests on the additional ”Notes on comparison tests”
sheet. The consumption values for the relevant
programmes are given in the introduction.

General

Built-under and integrated appliances which are
subsequently installed as free-standing appliances
must be secured to prevent them from falling over,
e.g. by screwing them to the wall or by installing
them under a continuous worktop which is screwed
to the adjoining units.

For Swiss version only:
The appliance can be installed without difficulty
between wooden and plastic walls in a kitchen
range. If the appliance is not connected via a plug,
the installation side must feature an all-pole
disconnector with a contact gap of at least 3 mm in
order to satisfy the relevant safety regulations.

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Installation

The dishwasher must be connected by a qualified
technician to ensure correct operation. The
specifications for supply, drainage and connected load
must fulfil the required criteria as stated in the following
paragraphs or in the installation instructions.

Install the appliance in the following sequence:
– Check the delivery
– Install the appliance
– Connect the waste water
– Connect the fresh water
– Connect the power supply

Delivery

Your dishwasher was checked at the factory to ensure
that it was in perfect working order. This may have left
some small water stains in the dishwasher. These will
disappear after the first rinse cycle.

Installation

The required installation dimensions can be found in
the installation instructions. Using the height-adjustable
feet, adjust the appliance until it is level. Ensure that
the appliance is standing firmly.

Waste water connection

See the installation instructions for the required
connection steps. If required, attach a siphon with
drainage spigot. Using the enclosed parts, connect the
waste water hose to the drainage spigot of the siphon.
Ensure that the drainage hose is not kinked, crushed or
twisted (ensure that there is no sealing cover which
prevents the waster water from flowing away!).

Fresh water connection

Using the enclosed parts, connect the fresh water
connection to the tap according to the installation
instructions. Ensure that the fresh water connection is
not kinked, crushed or twisted.

When replacing the appliance, always connect a new
water supply hose to the water supply. The old supply
hose must not be re-used.

Water pressure:

Minimum 0,05 MPa (0,5 bar) – maximum 1 MPa (10
bar).
If the water pressure is higher, install a pressure
reducing valve.

Flow rate:

Minimum of 10 litres per minute.

Water temperature:

We recommend that you use cold water.
If you do use hot water, the temperature should not
exceed 60 °C.

Electrical connection

Connect the appliance only to 230 V alternating current
via a correctly installed socket with protective
conductor.
See rating plate for required fusing

32 .

The socket must be attached near the dishwasher and
be freely accessible.
The connection may be modified by an electrician only.

Use only a residual-current-operated circuit-breaker
which features the

symbol. Only this circuit breaker
guarantees compliance with the currently valid
regulations.

Removing the appliance

It is essential, when removing the appliance, to observe
the following sequence: First, disconnect the appliance
from the power supply.
Pull out the mains plug.
Turn off the water supply.
Disconnect the waste water and fresh water
connections.
Loosen the fastening screws under the worktop. If
fitted, remove the base panel.
Pull out the appliance, carefully pulling the hose
behind.

Transportation

Empty the dishwasher according to the following steps:

Turn on the tap.
Switch on the appliance.
Start any automatic programme and close the

appliance door.
Wait until approx. 4 minutes have elapsed.
Then open the door, terminate the programme and

close the door to drain the appliance.
Wait until the buzzer is emitted 5 times, i.e. all the

water has been drained.
Switch off the appliance.

Turn off the tap.
Secure loose parts prior to transportation.
Transport the appliance upright only. Otherwise,

residual water may penetrate the control and damage
the appliance.

Protection from freezing temperatures

If the appliance is installed in a location where there is
a risk of freezing temperatures (e.g. in a holiday home),
all water must be completely drained out of the interior
(see “Transporting the dishwasher”).

Turn OFF the tap, disconnect the supply hose and
allow to drain.

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Waste disposal

Disposal

Old appliances are not worthless rubbish. Valuable raw
materials can be reclaimed by recycling old appliances.

Pull out the mains plug of the redundant appliance. Cut
off the power cord and discard with mains plug.
To prevent children from locking themselves in the
appliance and suffocating, destroy the door lock
and childproof lock (if fitted).

You received your new appliance in a protective
shipping carton. All packaging materials are
environmentally friendly and recyclable.
Please contribute to a better environment by disposing
of packaging materials in an environmentally-friendly
manner. All plastic parts of the appliance are identified
by internationally standardised symbols (e.g. >PS<
polystyrene).
When the appliance is being disposed of, the plastic
waste can be sorted for environmentally-friendly
recycling.

Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority
about current means of disposal.

Disposal of the packaging

Please dispose of the packaging material in an
environmentally friendly manner.
Keep children away from shipping carton and
packaging components. Danger of suffocation from
folding cartons and plastic film.

D

Corrugated cardboard consists mainly of
wastepaper.

D

The moulded polystyrene parts do not contain
any chlorofluorohydrocarbons.

D

The polyethylene film (PE) consists partly of
secondary raw materials.

D

The wooden frames (if fitted) are made of
untreated residual wood.

D

The hoops (if fitted) consist of polypropylene
(PP).

Disposal of redundant appliances

Make redundant appliances unusable to prevent
subsequent accidents.

Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally
friendly manner.

Warning

Children could become locked in the appliance (risk of
suffocation) or find themselves in other dangerous
situations. Therefore: Pull out the mains plug, sever
and dispose of the power cord. Destroy the door lock
so that the door can no longer be closed.

This appliance is labelled in accordance with European
Directive 2002/96/EG concerning used electrical and
electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic
equipment – WEEE). The guideline determines the
framework for the return and recycling of used
appliances as applicable throughout the EU.

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AQUA-STOP Warranty.

(not applicable to appliances without Aqua-Stop)
In addition to warranty claims against the seller based on the sales agreement and in

addition to our appliance warranty we shall replace the appliance under the following
conditions:

1. If damage is caused by water due to a malfunction of our Aqua-Stop system,
we shall make good the damage in the case of private consumers.

2. This liability warranty is valid for the service life of the appliance.

3. The warranty claim is subject to correct installation and connection of the appliance
in accordance with our instructions. “This also includes correct installation of the
Aqua-Stop extension (original accessory).” Our warranty does not cover defective
supply lines or fittings up to the Aqua-Stop connection on the tap.

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4. In principle, it is not necessary to monitor an appliance fitted with Aqua-Stop during
operation or to secure it afterwards by turning off the tap. You should only turn off the
tap if you are absent from home for a prolonged period, e.g. on holiday for several
weeks.