Page EN-33
Set-up, connection and initial start-up
Connecting the dishwasher to
the electricity
WARNING!
Risk of electric shock!
Faulty electrical installation or excessive
mains voltage may result in an electric
shock.
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Prior to connecting the dishwasher,
ensure that you have page EN-5 tak-
en note of all the safety instructions
and adhered to them.
Fire hazard!
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Never use multi-socket adapters,
multi-socket strips, travel adapters or
the like.
Depending on the location the dishwasher
must be connected before or after assembly/
installation.
– For the electrical connection of the dish-
washer, a professional must install an
earthed power socket with its own fuse of a
sufficient size (220–240 V~ / 50 Hz / 10 A).
– The plug must be installed in such a way
that the recess into which the dishwasher
will be fitted is deep enough even when the
plug is plugged in.
– Do not use a multi-socket extension cable,
multi-socket plug, travel adapter, extension
cable or similar.
– We recommend using a pulse-sensitive
residual current device (RCD).
• Connect the mains plug to a properly
installed socket with an earthing contact.
Water hardness
Determine water hardness
In order to determine the water hardness in
your place of residence, you can
– look on the website of your water provider.
– telephone your water supplier.
– purchase suitable test strips at the
pharmacy.
Water hardness
in your house-
hold in °dH
Water hardness
in the
dishwasher
0-5
H1
6-11
H2
12-17
H3
18-22
H4
23-34
H5
35-55
H6
1. Obtain the appropriate setting from the
table above.
2. Close the dishwasher door.
3. If the dishwasher is switched on,
switch it off with the (1) button.
