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Use and Care Manual

DF211700

Dishwasher

Gaggenau

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Page 1: ...en us Use and Care Manual DF211700 Dishwasher Gaggenau ...

Page 2: ...detergents 18 11 3 Information on Detergent 19 11 4 Adding Detergent 19 11 5 Detergent table 19 12 Dishware 19 12 1 Damage to glass and dishware 19 12 2 Loading dishware 20 12 3 Removing dishware 21 12 4 Loading patterns 21 13 Basic Operation 22 13 1 Protection against unintentional operation 22 13 2 Switching on the appliance 22 13 3 Setting a cycle 22 13 4 Setting options 22 13 5 Setting the ele...

Page 3: ...F LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY 41 21 1 What this warranty covers Who it applies to 41 21 2 How long the warranty lasts 41 21 3 Extended Warranty 41 21 4 Repair replace as your exclusive remedy 42 21 5 Out of warranty product 42 21 6 Warranty exclusions 42 21 7 Obtaining warranty service 43 21 8 Product information 43 ...

Page 4: ...paces in a residential environment Up to an altitude of 13 100 ft 4000 m above sea level 1 4 Restrictive Use This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety 1 5 G...

Page 5: ... and directions for use on the detergent and rinse aid product labels Do not use harsh chemicals such as bleach based products to clean your dishwasher Some bleach based products can damage your dishwasher and may present health hazards Always use caution when opening the door during or following a wash cycle as hot water or steam may escape Do not fully open the door until water noises have stopp...

Page 6: ...you follow these instructions your appliance will use less power and water Use the Eco program a The Eco program is energy efficient and environmentally friendly Dishwasher Cycles Page 10 Change the sensor setting to the default a Consumption is reduced Sensors Page 6 3 2 AquaSensor The AquaSensor is an optical measuring device light barrier which measures the turbidity of the washing water You ca...

Page 7: ...3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD number Page 40 You will need this data to contact Customer service Page 39 2 Detergent dispenser Add detergent to the detergent dispenser 3 Lower rack Lower rack Page 13 4 Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for special salt Water softening system Page 16 1 Depending on the appliance specificatio...

Page 8: ...Cup shelf1 Cup shelf Page 14 11 Upper spray arm The upper spray arm washes the dishware in the upper rack If the dishware has not been washed properly clean the spray arms Cleaning the spray arms Page 28 12 Filter system Filter system Page 27 13 Silverware basket Silverware basket 14 Dispenser for rinse aid Rinse aid is added to the dispenser for rinse aid Rinse aid system Page 17 1 Depending on t...

Page 9: ... Setting the electronic delay time Page 22 9 Remote Start Remote Start Page 26 10 Cycle buttons and options Cycles Page 10 Options Page 11 11 Start button Starting the wash cycle Page 22 12 buttons You can use these buttons to scroll between the basic settings Changing the basic settings Page 25 13 Setting buttons Changing the basic settings Page 25 14 Door handle1 Open the appliance door 15 Displ...

Page 10: ... 3 4 9 6 4 Auto 130 150 F Dishware Cleaning mixed dishware and silverware Level of soiling Removing common household food remnants lightly dried on Sensor controlled Optimized by sensors depending on the soiling of the rinse water 1 1 50 2 20 2 0 810 0 850 3 2 5 5 4 Note The displayed cycle time indicates an average value Eco Dishware Cleaning mixed dishware and silverware Level of soiling Removin...

Page 11: ...n the appliance The pre rinse cycle is pre programmed to this button and is fine for all types of dishware The dishware is rinsed with cold water Tip You can use the Home Connect app to download additional Cycles and Options and save them 1 Save Personalization function on the appliance 1 Open the appliance door 2 Press 3 Press the right cycle button 4 Press the button for the relevant options 5 P...

Page 12: ... consumption are increased Features 7 Features Features You can find an overview of the possible features of your appliance and how to use them here These features depend on your appliance model 7 1 Upper rack Arrange cups glasses and small tableware items in the top rack You can adjust the height of the upper rack to make room for larger items Adjusting upper rack with RackMatic To wash large ite...

Page 13: ...f knives and other sharp utensils can cause serious injury Load knives and other sharp utensils with edges down Do not allow children to handle or play near knives and sharp utensils 7 4 Silverware drawer Arrange silverware in the silverware drawer Arrange silverware with the points and sharp edges down You can reorganize the silverware drawer to make more space for longer or wider utensils Reorga...

Page 14: ...l it clicks into position 7 5 Cup shelf Use the cup shelf and the space underneath for small cups and glasses or for large items of silverware e g cooking spoons or serving cutlery If you do not need the cup shelf you can fold it up 7 6 Flip tines Use the flip tines to position dishware securely e g plates You can fold the tines down to arrange pans bowls and glasses better 1 Folding down the tine...

Page 15: ... of the upper rack to clean large trays racks and plates 1 Remove the upper rack 2 Insert the baking sheet spray head in the holder and turn to the right a The baking sheet spray head clicks into position Removing the baking sheet spray head If you no longer require the baking sheet spray head remove it from the appliance 1 Turn the baking sheet spray head to the left and remove from the holder 2 ...

Page 16: ...9 Water softening system Water softening system Hard water leaves limescale on dishware as well as the washing tank and parts of the appliance may become blocked To ensure good dishwashing results you can treat the water with special salt and the water softening system To avoid damage to the appliance water with a hardness above 9 E must be softened 9 1 Overview of water hardness settings You can ...

Page 17: ... Place the lid back on the dispenser and turn to close 9 4 Switching off the water softening system If you do not need to use the water softening system e g you already have a whole house water softening system you can turn the system off Note To avoid damage to the appliance only switch off the water softening system in the following cases The water hardness is max 26 E and you are using combined...

Page 18: ...t Find out which detergents are suitable for your appliance 11 1 The correct detergents Only use detergents that are made for dishwashers either basic or combination detergents For the best washing and drying results use a separate detergent then add Special salt and Rinse aid Page 17 separately Modern powerful detergents mainly use a low alkaline formulation with enzymes Enzymes break down starch...

Page 19: ...er or liquid detergent follow the manufacturer s instructions and quantities for dosage in the detergent dispenser 1 5 to 1 75 Tbsp 20 ml 25 ml detergent is sufficient for normal soiling If dishware is only lightly soiled slightly less than the amount of detergent specified is usually sufficient 3 Close the lid of the detergent dispenser a The lid clicks into position a The detergent dispenser wil...

Page 20: ...level may also vary depending on the items placed in your dishwasher NOTICE Avoid dishwasher damage Do not load the dishwasher with paper products plastic bags packing materials or anything other than normal dishwasher safe dishware and kitchenware Tips Using the appliance allows you to save energy and water compared to doing dishes by hand See our website for examples of how to load your applianc...

Page 21: ...nloading 1 To prevent water dripping onto dishware unload it starting at the bottom and working up 2 Check the washing tank and accessories for soiling and clean if necessary Cleaning and maintenance Page 27 12 4 Loading patterns Recommended loading patterns 12 place settings Lower rack Upper rack Third rack Additional loading patterns for 10 place settings Lower rack Upper rack ...

Page 22: ...options depend on which program is selected Press the button for the relevant option a The option is set and the option button flashes 13 5 Setting the electronic delay time You can delay the start of the wash cycle by up to 24 hours 1 Press 2 Press or repeatedly until the display shows the right time Depending on the setting of the time display the end of the program is shown on the display by Fi...

Page 23: ... on the display 1 Press 2 Press the cycle button or an option 13 10 Switching off the appliance CAUTION To avoid risk of injury always use caution when opening the door during or following a wash cycle as hot water or steam may escape Do not fully open the door until water noises have stopped and steam has subsided 1 Please note the information on Preventing Material Damage Page 6 2 Press On Off ...

Page 24: ... increased during the final rinse for a better drying result This may increase the run time slightly Please take care with delicate dishware Eco forecast on off1 Switch EcoCheck on or off When selecting the wash cycle the average water and energy consumption is briefly shown on the display Emotion Light off On via main switch1 On when opening door Switch the interior lighting of the appliance on o...

Page 25: ...ess for approx 3 seconds 7 Close the appliance door 14 3 Setting the time 1 To open the basic settings press for approx 3 seconds 2 Press repeatedly until the display shows Time setting 3 Press or repeatedly until the display shows the required time Holding down and will change the set values in 10 minute steps 4 To save the settings press for approx 3 seconds Home Connect 15 Home Connect Home Con...

Page 26: ...ements The appliance is connected to your WLAN home network The appliance is connected to the Home Connect app Manual is selected in the Basic settings Page 25 of this function A program is selected Press If you open the appliance door the function is automatically deactivated a button lights up Tip To deactivate the function press 15 4 Remote Diagnostics The Customer Service can access your appli...

Page 27: ...nterior with a damp cloth 2 Add detergent to the detergent dispenser 3 Select the program with the highest temperature 4 Start the program without dishware Page 22 16 2 Cleaning agent Only use suitable cleaning agents to clean your appliance Preventing material damage Page 6 16 3 Tips on appliance care Follow the tips on appliance care to make sure your appliance functions properly at all times Ac...

Page 28: ... Put the filter system back together Ensure that the locking catches on the coarse filter click into position 7 Insert the filter system into the appliance and turn the coarse filter clockwise Ensure that the arrow markings match up 16 5 Cleaning the spray arms Limescale and soiling in the dishwashing water may block the nozzles and bearings on the spray arms Clean the spray arms regularly 1 Unscr...

Page 29: ...29 3 Check the outlet nozzles on the spray arms for blockages under running water and remove any foreign objects 4 Insert the lower spray arm a The spray arm clicks into position 5 Insert the upper spray arm and screw firmly in place ...

Page 30: ...e 39 E 3200 or indicator for water supply lights up Inlet hose is kinked Install the inlet hose without kinks Water faucet is turned off Turn on the faucet Water faucet is clogged or calcified Turn on the faucet The flow rate must be at least 10 l min when the water supply is open Filters in the water connection of the supply or AquaStop hose are blocked 1 Switch off the appliance 2 Pull out the p...

Page 31: ...lug is removed and that the drain hose is not kinked Not an appliance error The drain pump cover is loose or a foreign object is blocking the pump Secure the cover of the drain pump so it clicks into place or clean the drain pump Not an appliance error High loop is missing and or debris flushed back into drain hose and blocked it Be sure there is a high loop in the drain hose and that no debris ha...

Page 32: ...2 Set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed Setting the amount of rinse aid Page 18 Cycle or cycle option has no drying phase or drying phase is too short Select a wash cycle with drying Page 10 Some option buttons decrease the drying result Water collects in recesses of dishware or silverware Position dishware at an angle where possible The combined detergent used has a poor drying performance ...

Page 33: ...of contact Spray arm rotation of the lower spray arm is blocked Arrange dishware so it does not obstruct spray arm rotation Spray arm nozzles are blocked Clean the Spray arms Page 28 Filters are dirty Clean the filters Cleaning filters Page 27 Filters are inserted incorrectly and or not engaged 1 Insert the filters properly Filter system Page 27 2 Twist filters into place Selected wash cycle is to...

Page 34: ... at an angle Loading dishware Page 20 Use rinse aid Rinse aid Page 17 Set the water softening system higher Setting the water softening system Page 16 Wipeable or water soluble coatings inside the appliance or on the door There is detergent residue These coatings cannot generally be removed with chemicals Change your Detergent Scrub the appliance by hand White coating is deposited inside the appli...

Page 35: ...a machine cleaning product It may not always be possible to completely remove coatings but they are harmless to health There are colored deposits yellow orange brown that are ey to remove inside the appliance mainly at the bottom The formation of films is due to ingredients of food remnants and tap water limescale soaplike 1 Check the setting of the water softening system Setting the water softeni...

Page 36: ...or the tab collecting tray Spray arms were blocked by dishware so detergent was not rinsed out Check that the spray arms are not blocked and can rotate freely Detergent dispenser was damp when detergent was added Only add detergent to the detergent dispenser when dry Excessive formation of foam occurs Hand soap got in the rinse aid dispenser Immediately add rinse aid to the dispenser Adding rinse ...

Page 37: ...er the filters is blocked 1 Clean the Filters Page 27 2 Clean the Drain pump Page 38 Program has not yet ended Wait until the program ends or terminate the program with Reset Terminating the wash cycle Page 22 Appliance cannot be switched on or operated Software update is taking place Wait until the software update has finished Appliance functions have failed 1 Pull out the power cord plug or swit...

Page 38: ...ppliance Can only be remedied in the home installation Noise level varies The noise level can vary depending on what kind of dishes are loaded and where they are placed Make sure the dishware is loaded in the most secure way resting on the tines and not hitting each other Loading dishware Page 20 Spray arm is striking dishes Arrange dishware so the spray arms do not strike dishware With a small lo...

Page 39: ...etting into the machine s controls and damaging the appliance 1 Remove dishware from the appliance 2 Secure loose parts 3 Switch on the appliance 4 Select the cycle with the highest temperature 5 Start the cycle Page 22 6 To drain the appliance terminate the cycle after approx 4 minutes Terminating the wash cycle Page 22 7 Switch off the appliance 8 Turn off the water faucet 9 To empty the residua...

Page 40: ...BSH will also compensate customers for damage caused by a specific fault in the AquaStop system giving rise to a valid warranty claim Compensation will be provided under the following conditions If water damage is caused by a defect in materials or workmanship in the AquaStop system BSH will compensate customers reasonable and verifiable damages A condition of all warranty claims is the appliance ...

Page 41: ...ommercial use and has in fact at all times only been used for normal household purposes New at retail from a BSH authorized dealer or directly from BSH not a display as is or previously returned model and not for resale or commercial use Within the United States or Canada and has at all times remained within the country of original purchase The warranties stated herein apply to the original purcha...

Page 42: ...us locale surroundings or environment in any such event if you request Gaggenau would still pay for labor and parts and ship the parts to the nearest authorized service provider but you would still be fully liable and responsible for any travel time or other special charges by the service company assuming they agree to make the service call Further to the extent you have installed the Product in a...

Page 43: ...R THE PERIOD THAT THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EFFECTIVE IN NO EVENT WILL THE MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL INCIDENTAL INDIRECT BUSINESS LOSS AND OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES LOSSES OR EXPENSES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION TIME AWAY FROM WORK HOTELS AND OR RESTAURANT MEALS REMODELLING EXPENSES IN EXCESS OF DIRECT DAMAGES WHICH ARE DEFINITIVELY CAUSED EXCLUSIVELY BY GAGGENAU OR OTHERW...

Page 44: ...BSH Home Appliances Corporation 1901 Main Street Suite 600 Irvine CA 92614 USA www gaggenau com 1 877 442 4436 2023 BSH Home Appliances Corporation 9001798902 9001798902 en us 030627 650 P5 ...

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