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Frequently Asked Questions
78
General problems
Problem
Possible cause and solution
The door will not open
when knocked.
The
Knock2open
function has been disabled.
Switch the door opening mechanism on again (see
"Settings menu - Knock2Open").
If the door will still not open or if there is a power fail‐
ure, the door can still be opened with the door open‐
ing device supplied (see "Before using for the first
time - Emergency door opener").
The TimeControl func‐
tion control is flashing
quickly.
The warning buzzer is
sounding.
Press OK to start
or
Con-
tinue with OK
appears in
the display.
The dishwasher does
not start or the Flexi‐
Timer stops running.
The safe mode of the dishwasher was activated.
The following takes place:
– If you do not close the door within four seconds
of the last press of a sensor button at program
start
– If the door is open for longer than four seconds
during a program or within the delay start time
Confirm with
OK
and close the door within four
seconds.
The interior lighting
does not switch on
when the door is
opened.
The interior lighting has been switched off.
Switch the lighting back on again (see "Settings
menu - BrilliantLight").
Detergent residue is left
in the dispenser at the
end of a program.
The dispenser was still damp when detergent was
added.
Make sure the dispenser is dry before adding de‐
tergent.
The dispenser cover
cannot be closed.
Detergent residue is blocking the latch.
Remove the detergent residue.
The inside of the door
and/or the interior walls
are wet after a program
has finished.
This is caused by the drying system and does not in‐
dicate a fault. The moisture will dissipate after a
while.