Maintenance and care
For perfect rinsing results
Waste water pump *
Filters
Check and,
if required,
clean:
Rotate filter cylinder,
remove filter system
Rinse under
running water
Insert
Screw on filter
system.
NOTE MARK!
* some models
– Set main switch to OFF
– Scoop out any water
– Remove the filters
– Remove the cover (
⇒
A)
– Check the inner compartment for foreign
objects and, if required, remove foreign
objects
– Re-insert the cover (
⇒
B)
– Re-insert the filters and screw into position
– Re-insert the cover (
⇒
B)
– Re-insert the filters and screw into position
Spray arms
Remove blockages/
deposits
Pull up lower arm
Clean under running
water (if required,
use a toothpick)
Insert lower arm
Screw on upper arm
deposits
Unscrew upper arm
A
B
Rectifying minor faults yourself ...
... as it is worth doing it yourself!
Fault
Possible causes
Appliance is not running /
stops
Check water supply
Display lights up
Supply fitting not open
Supply hose kinked
Supply fitting jammed or calcified
Open supply fitting.
Install supply hose without kinks.
1. Unscrew water connection.
2. Clean filter in the water connection.
3. Flow rate must be min. 9 l/min.
when water supply is open.
If the flow rate is less, replace
the supply fitting.
Remedial action
Plastic / utensils
discoloured
Too little detergent
Discoloration caused by food colourings
(tomato sauce)
Follow manufacturer’s instructions
(detergent).
Discoloration is harmless; subsequent
rinse cycles will cause it to fade.
Residual water in the
appliance
Waste water pump blocked
The programme
has not yet ended
Clean waste-water pump (see above).
Close the appliance, switch on and
wait until the programme ends
(“end of programme” display lights up)
or terminate programme
(see Terminating the programme).
Fault
Possible causes
Remedial action
Stains and streaks
Milky film on the utensils
(removable)
Rust on the cutlery
Rinse-aid dosage too high / too low
Glasses not dishwasher-proof.
Cutlery not rust-resistant
Hard knife blades are more susceptible
Extraneous rust
Streaks: reduce dosage.
Water or limescale stains: increase
dosage.
Use dishwasher-proof glasses.
Use a detergent suitable for glasses.
Use dishwasher-proof cutlery.
Never wash rusting parts
in the appliance.
More information can be found in the operating instructions
Milky film, glasses cloudy /
dull
(not removable)
Water softening system incorrectly set;
No salt
Correctly set water softening system.
Refill with salt.
Utensils are not clean
Sand or gritty residue
on the utensils
Utensils are situated close together
or one above the other
Too little detergent
Unsuitable programme selected
Spray arm nozzles blocked
Filters dirty, not seated firmly
Spray arms blocked
Separate the utensils, prevent contact
points.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions
(detergent).
Select a more intensive programme.
Clean the spray arms (see above).
Clean the filters (see above).
Arrange the utensils so that the spray
arms can rotate freely.
Interrupting the programme ...
Terminating the programme ...
Arranging dishes correctly ...
– Open the door.
– Press the two RESET
buttons simultaneously
(approx. 3 seconds)
(RESET).
– Close the door.
– Open the door.
– Press the START/STOP
button.
– To continue, press the
START/STOP button again.
– Close the door.
Switch off the
appliance.
After 1 minute the
programme ends.
The ”signal
sounds and the
standby indicator
illuminates”.
Arrange dishwasher-proof dishes in accordance with the operating manual
(without residual ash, wax, lubricating grease, ink, sticky labels; remove any
large remnants of jam, milk products or food) and check that the spray arms
can rotate freely.
