Gaggenau DF 290, Operating Instructions Manual

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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.