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Basic Operation

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Basic Operation

13 Basic Operation

Basic Operation

13.1 Protection against unintentional opera-

tion

Your appliance is equipped with a function that helps to

prevent unintentional operation, e.g. by children. After

starting the appliance, the door has to be closed within 4

seconds, otherwise the operation will be paused.
Note: This function cannot be deactivated.
Requirements

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Pressing Start to begin a wash cycle

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Setting Delay time and pressing Start

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Opening the door while Delay time is active

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Opening the door during a wash cycle.

1.

Press 

⁠.

2.

Close the door.

a

The wash cycle will resume.

13.2 Opening the appliance door

Open the appliance door.

13.3 Switching on the appliance

Press 

⁠.

The standard program is set by default.

If you do not perform any actions on the appliance for

10 minutes, it will automatically switch off.

13.4 Setting a cycle

To adjust the wash cycle to the soiling level of the dish-

ware, select a suitable cycle.

Press the right cycle button.

a

The cycle is set and the cycle button flashes.

13.5 Setting options

You can set options to complete the chosen cycle.
Note: The available options depend on which cycle is se-

lected.

Press the button for the relevant option.

a

The option is set and the option button flashes.

13.6 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 either with "Finish

in" (e.g. 3h 25min) or "Finish at" (e.g. 3:20pm). You can

change this setting in the Basic settings 

→ 

Page 22

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3.

To activate the electronic delay time, press 

⁠.

Note: To deactivate the electronic delay time, press

 for approx. 4 seconds.

13.7 Starting the wash cycle

Press 

.

a

The wash cycle has ended when the display shows

"Finished!".

Notes

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If you want to add more dishware while the appliance is

running, do not use the collecting tray as a handle for

the upper rack. You might touch the partially dissolved

tablet.

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You can only change a cycle in progress if you can can-

cel it first. 

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"Terminating the wash cycle", Page 20

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To save energy, the appliance switches off automati-

cally 10 minutes after the end of the wash cycle. If you

open the appliance door immediately after the wash cy-

cle has ended, the appliance will switch off after 4 sec-

onds.

13.8 Interrupting the wash cycle

1.

Press On/Off.
The program is saved and the appliance switches off.

2.

Press On/Off.

3.

Press 

 to resume the wash cycle.

13.9 Terminating the wash cycle

To end a cycle early or to switch from one that has already

started, you will need to cancel it first.

Press 

 for approx. 4 seconds.

a

All displays light up.

a

As soon as the displays are off, the display shows "Pro-

gramme was terminated." and then "Finished!".

a

The cycle is cancelled and ends after approx. 1 minute.

13.10 Displaying wash cycle information

You can show information about cycles and options on the

display.

1.

Press  ⁠.

2.

Press the cycle button or an option.

Summary of Contents for DF211700

Page 1: ...en us User manual DF211700 Dishwasher Gaggenau...

Page 2: ...ns 19 13 Basic Operation 20 13 1 Protection against unintentional operation 20 13 2 Opening the appliance door 20 13 3 Switching on the appliance 20 13 4 Setting a cycle 20 13 5 Setting options 20 13...

Page 3: ...paces in a resi dential environment Up to an altitude of max 13 100 ft 4000 m above sea level 1 4 Restrictive Use This appliance is not intended for use by persons includ ing children with reduced phy...

Page 4: ...nd 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 dishwas...

Page 5: ...ing 3 1 Saving energy If you follow these instructions your appliance will use less power and water Use the Eco program a The Eco program is energy efficient and environmen tally friendly Dishwasher C...

Page 6: ...ce 4 1 Appliance Here you can find an overview of the parts of your appliance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD number Page 34 You will need this data t...

Page 7: ...c settings Page 22 10 Cup shelf1 Cup shelf Page 12 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 Cleani...

Page 8: ...time Setting the electronic delay time Page 20 9 Remote Start 10 Cycle buttons and options Cycles Options 11 Start button Starting the wash cycle Page 20 12 buttons You can use these buttons to scroll...

Page 9: ...ng common house hold food remnants lightly dried on Most economical cycle Pre Rinse Cleaning 122 F 131 F Intermediate rinse Final rinse 154 F Drying 1 2 10 2 15 2 0 750 0 840 3 2 3 5 6 Glasscare Dishw...

Page 10: ...ht increase in en ergy consumption and the run time is extended Intensive Switch on with mixed loads con taining dishware with different soiling levels e g place very soiled pots and pans in the lower...

Page 11: ...13 inches can be ar ranged in the lower rack as shown 7 3 Silverware Basket Arrange the silverware in the silverware basket ensuring that the items are not nestled together and with the sharp points d...

Page 12: ...o fold down a side shelf push the lever forward and fold down the side shelf 2 To fold down the front tines push the lever forward and fold down the tines 1 2 3 Tip If you want to return the silverwar...

Page 13: ...per rack or the baking sheet spray head Inserting the baking sheet spray head Use the baking sheet spray head instead of the upper rack to clean large trays racks and plates 1 Remove the upper rack 2...

Page 14: ...residues we recommend you operate the appliance without dishware before using it for the first time Water softening system 9 Water softening system Water softening system Hard water leaves limescale...

Page 15: ...aced and forced out 4 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 who...

Page 16: ...st washing and drying results use a separate detergent then add Special salt and Rinse aid Page 15 separately Modern powerful detergents mainly use a low alkaline for mulation with enzymes Enzymes bre...

Page 17: ...f detergent specified is usually sufficient 3 Close the lid of the detergent dispenser a The lid clicks into position a The detergent dispenser will open automatically at the optimum time during the c...

Page 18: ...er 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 wa ter compared to washing up b...

Page 19: ...king up 2 Check the washing tank and accessories for soiling and clean if necessary Cleaning and maintenance Page 24 12 4 Loading patterns Recommended loading patterns 12 place settings Lower rack Upp...

Page 20: ...splay shows the right time Depending on the setting of the time display the end of the program is shown on the display either with Finish in e g 3h 25min or Finish at e g 3 20pm You can change this se...

Page 21: ...isk 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 subsid...

Page 22: ...lecting the wash cycle the average water and en ergy consumption is briefly shown on the display Emotion Light off On via main switch1 On when opening door Switch the interior lighting of the applianc...

Page 23: ...Home Connect you must first set up the connection to the WLAN home network Wi Fi 1 and to the Home Connect app Connecting appliance to the WLAN home network Wi Fi Page 23 The Home Connect app will gui...

Page 24: ...ted to the Internet your appliance will transmit the following types of data to the Home Connect server initial registration Unique appliance identification consisting of appliance codes as well as th...

Page 25: ...move the filter system Make sure that no foreign objects fall into the sump 1 2 3 Pull down the micro filter to remove 4 Press the locking catches together and lift the coarse filter out 1 2 5 Clean t...

Page 26: ...Clean the spray arms regularly 1 Unscrew the upper spray arm and pull down to re move 1 2 2 Pull up the lower spray arm to remove 3 Check the outlet nozzles on the spray arms for block ages under runn...

Page 27: ...sup ply 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...

Page 28: ...rvice Page 34 and give the error code Dishware is not dry No rinse aid used or dosage set too low 1 Add Rinse aid Page 15 2 Set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed Setting the amount of rinse aid...

Page 29: ...of the sensors Sensors Page 5 Tall narrow containers in corner areas are not rinsed out adequately Do not position tall narrow containers at too great an angle or in corner areas Upper rack on right...

Page 30: ...le Detergent and follow the manufacturer s instructions for the amount to be used Dishware has been precleaned too intensively Then the sensors choose a lighter cycle Stubborn remnants cannot be entir...

Page 31: ...s Glasses are usually only suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher i e long term wear or long term changes must be expected Avoid a lengthy steam phase standing time after wash cycle ends Use a program...

Page 32: ...inserted in the power outlet and on the rear of the appliance Appliance door is not closed properly Close the appliance door Wash cycle starts up automati cally You did not wait until the cycle ended...

Page 33: ...rosspiece 6 Lift the pump cover inwards at an angle and remove 7 Remove any food remnants or foreign objects in the area of the impeller 8 Insert the pump cover and press down 1 2 a The pump cover cli...

Page 34: ...appli ance is repaired by a trained authorized service provider using genuine replacement parts We use only genuine re placement parts for all repairs Detailed information on the warranty period and...

Page 35: ...n 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 pur chaser of the product warranted herein and to...

Page 36: ...n tampering failure to follow operating instructions mishandling unauthorized service including selfperformed fixing or exploration of the appliance s internal workings Adjustment alteration or modifi...

Page 37: ...ment of Limited Product Warranty en us 37 21 7 Obtaining Warranty Service GG To obtain warranty service for your product you should contact Gaggenau Customer Support at 1 877 442 4436 to schedule a re...

Page 38: ...Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interferenc...

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