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DF481100F
Dishwasher

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  • Page 1 Gaggenau Information for Use DF481100F Dishwasher...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Safety ..........   4 9 Features........   23 1.1 General information.... 4 9.1 Top basket ....... 23 1.2 Intended use....... 4 9.2 Etagere ........ 24 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 9.3 Bottom basket ...... 25 1.4 Safe installation ...... 4 9.4 Folding prongs ...... 26 1.5 Safe use ........ 6 9.5 Cutlery basket ...... 26 1.6 Damaged appliance .... 8...
  • Page 3 14.2 Arrange tableware .... 37 20.3 Transporting the appliance .. 66 14.3 Removing tableware.... 38 20.4 Disposing of old appliance .. 66 15 Basic operation ......   38 21 Customer Service.....    66 15.1 Opening appliance door .. 38 21.1 Product number (E-Nr.), production number (FD) 15.2 Switching on the appliance .. 39 and consecutive numbering 15.3 Setting a programme ..... 39...
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe ¡ for future reference or for the next owner. Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. ¡...
  • Page 5 Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect installation is dangerous. Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the ▶ specifications on the rating plate. Always use the supplied power cable for the new appliance. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- ▶...
  • Page 6: Safe Use

    en Safety Contact between the appliance and installation lines may lead to a defect in these lines, e.g. gas pipes and power lines. Gas from a corroded gas pipe can ignite. A damaged power line can cause a short circuit. Check that there is a distance of at least 5 cm between the ap- ▶...
  • Page 7 Safety en Highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents in conjunc- tion with aluminium parts in the interior of the appliance may cause explosions. Never use highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning ▶ agents, in particular commercial or industrial products, in con- junction with aluminium parts (e.g.
  • Page 8: Damaged Appliance

    en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! The blow opening of the Zeolith container becomes hot and can cause burns. Never touch the blow opening of the Zeolith container. ▶ 1.6 Damaged appliance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. Never operate a damaged appliance.
  • Page 9: Safety Systems

    Safety en Never let children play with or operate the appliance. ▶ WARNING ‒ Risk of harm to health! Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk. With redundant appliances, unplug the power cord. Then cut ▶ through the cord and damage the lock on the appliance door beyond repair so that the appliance door will no longer close.
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing Modified or damaged water hoses Preventing 2 Preventing material may result in material damage and damage to the appliance. damage Never kink, crush, modify or cut ▶ through water hoses. Preventing 2.1 Safe installation Only use the water hoses supplied ▶ with the appliance or genuine ATTENTION! spare hoses.
  • Page 11: Childproof Lock

    Childproof lock en So as not to scratch the finish on ▶ 4 Environmental protec- the appliance, do not use sponges with a rough surface or abrasive tion and saving energy cleaning agents. To prevent corrosion, do not use ▶ sponge cloths on dishwashers with 4.1 Disposing of packaging a stainless steel front or rinse such The packaging materials are environ-...
  • Page 12: Zeolith Drying

    en Environmental protection and saving energy 4.3 Zeolith drying 4.5 Sensors The appliance features a Zeolith con- The sensors adjust the programme tainer. Zeolith drying lets you save sequence and strength in the auto- energy. matic programmes depending on the Zeolite is a mineral that can store level and type of soiling.
  • Page 13: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection en installing it under a continuous work- 5 Installation and con- top that is securely connected to ad- jacent cabinets. nection Follow the safety instructions. To ensure proper operation, connect → Page 4 the appliance to the power and water Follow the instructions for electrical supply correctly.
  • Page 14: Drinking Water Connection

    en Installation and connection 5.4 Drinking water connec- tion Connect your appliance to a drinking water connection. Installing the drinking water connection Note If you are replacing the appliance, ¡ you must use a new water supply hose. Consult the installation instructions supplied for the steps required here.
  • Page 15: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 6 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 6.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD num- ber → Page 67. The data you need for Customer Service → Page 66.
  • Page 16 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Detergent dispenser Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. → "Detergent", Page 34 Bottom basket Bottom basket → Page 25 Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for spe- cial salt. → "Water softening system", Page 30 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the table- ware in the bottom basket.
  • Page 17: Controls

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 6.2 Controls You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. With some buttons you can perform different functions. 4 5 6 7 8 9 ON/OFF button and reset Switching on the appliance...
  • Page 18: Programmes

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Display Remote Start If you have activated the function and are controlling the appliance via the Home Connect app, the display lights up on the appliance. WLAN display Home Connect → Page 43 Timer programming Setting timer programming → Page 39 Remote Start → "Remote Start ", Page 44...
  • Page 19 Programmes en 7 Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- ted. The running time will change if grammes that can be selected here. the rinse aid system is switched off Different programmes, which can be or rinse aid needs to be added. found on the control panel of your The consumption values can be appliance, are available depending...
  • Page 20: Information For Test Institutes

    en Programmes Programme Programme se- quence Tableware: Most economical pro- Mixed tableware and cutlery gramme: ¡ Eco 50° Pre-Rinse Level of soiling: ¡ Common household food rem- Cleaning 50 °C ¡ ¡ nants lightly dried on Intermediate rinse ¡ Final rinse 35 °C ¡...
  • Page 21: Additional Functions

    Programmes en The pre-rinse program is saved to this button at the factory. Pre-rinse is suitable for all types of tableware. The tableware undergoes intermedi- ate cleaning via cold rinsing. Tip: You can use the Home Connect app to download additional pro- grammes and save them to the button.
  • Page 22 en Additional functions 8 Additional functions You can find an overview of the additional functions that can be selected here. Different additional functions, which can be found on the control panel of your appliance, are available depending on the appliance configuration. You can se- lect certain additional functions depending on the programme.
  • Page 23: Features

    Features en Press in the levers on the right and 9 Features left on the outside of the basket. You can find an overview of the pos- sible features of your appliance and how to use them here. These features depend on the model of your appliance.
  • Page 24: Etagere

    en Features Lift the basket forwards out of the Lift the basket slightly and guide catches ⁠ . the rear detent pins into the rear locking hooks of the guide rails ⁠ . Lower the basket and press the front detent pins into the notches ⁠...
  • Page 25: Bottom Basket

    Features en Lift the basket out of the front hold- 9.3 Bottom basket ers and pull forwards slightly. Arrange pans and plates in the bot- tom basket. Lift the basket out of the rear hold- ers. Slide the guide rails into the appli- Cutlery basket ance.
  • Page 26: Folding Prongs

    en Features 9.4 Folding prongs 9.5 Cutlery basket Use the folding prongs to position Arrange cutlery in the cutlery basket, tableware securely, e.g. plates. always without sorting it and with the sharp points downwards. You can fold the prongs down to po- sition pans, bowls and glasses 9.6 Stemware basket better.
  • Page 27: Gastronorm Container Insert

    Features en Pull up the rotating fixing arms To stop the stemware falling out, and turn anticlockwise make sure the stemware basket cannot tip over. → "Arrange tableware", Page 37 Unloading stemware basket Note: Observe the information on how to unload tableware. → "Removing tableware", Page 38 Take the stemware basket by the handle out of the bottom basket.
  • Page 28: Baking Sheet Spray Head

    en Features Removing baking sheet spray 9.8 Baking sheet spray head head Use the baking sheet spray head to If you no longer require the baking clean large items of tableware, e.g. sheet spray head, remove it from the trays, grilles and plates. appliance.
  • Page 29: Basket Heights

    Features en Set the slider to ON or OFF. Pull the tab on the Optional extra cleaning area up and forwards ⁠ . Push in the top basket. Cleaning Optional extra cleaning Set the slider to ON. area Clean under running water. Limescale and soiling from the dish- Place the Optional extra cleaning washing water can block the nozzles.
  • Page 30: Before Using For The First Time

    en first time Level Top basket Bottom basket 3 max. ø 29 cm 28 cm Press repeatedly until the first time 10 Before using for the display shows the right value. first time You can change several settings. To save the settings, press first time approx.
  • Page 31: Setting The Water Softening System

    Water softening system en Water hardness Hardness range mmol/l Setting value °E 0 - 8 Soft 0 - 1.1 0 - 8 9 - 10 Soft 1.2 - 1.4 9 - 10 11 - 12 Medium 1.5 - 1.8 11 - 12 13 - 15 Medium 1.9 - 2.1...
  • Page 32: Switching Off The Water Softening System

    en Water softening system Note: Only use special salt for The water hardness is 0 - 8 °E. ¡ dishwashers. You do not need to use special Do not use salt tablets. salt. Do not use table salt. Press ⁠ . Add the special salt to the dis- To open the basic settings, press penser.
  • Page 33: Rinse Aid System

    Rinse aid system en Add rinse aid up to the max mark. Additional power consump- 0.05 tion in kWh The consumption values specified are laboratory measurements determ- ined in accordance with the currently applicable standard using the Eco 50° programme and with the factory value of the water hardness set to 16 - 20 °E.
  • Page 34: Switching The Rinse Aid System Off

    en Detergent Tip: Suitable detergents are available 12.3 Switching the rinse aid online via our website or from Cus- system off tomer Service → Page 66. If you find the rinse aid refill indicator Tabs irritating, e.g. when using combined Tabs are suitable for all cleaning detergents with a rinse aid compon- functions and do not need to be ent, you can switch the rinse aid sys-...
  • Page 35: Unsuitable Detergents

    Detergent en For better washing and drying results 13.3 Information on deter- and to avoid damage to the appli- gents ance, please additionally use Special salt → Page 31 and Rinse aid Follow the instructions on detergents → Page 33. in everyday use. Detergents marked as "organic" or ¡...
  • Page 36 en Tableware Add the detergent to the dry deter- Close the lid of the detergent dis- gent dispenser. penser. 50 ml 25 ml 15 ml If you are using tablets, one is The lid clicks into position. enough. Insert the tablets in a hori- The detergent dispenser will open zontal position.
  • Page 37: Tableware

    Tableware en 14.1 Damage to glass and Cause Recommenda- tion tableware Highly caustic al- If you are using Only put glasses and china in the kaline or highly highly caustic al- dishwasher if it is marked as dish- acidic cleaning kaline or highly washer-safe by the manufacturer.
  • Page 38: Removing Tableware

    en operation For better washing and drying res- ¡ ults, position items with curves or recesses at an angle so water can run off. 14.3 Removing tableware WARNING Remove large remnants of food Risk of injury! from tableware. Hot tableware can cause burns to the To save resources, do not pre- skin.
  • Page 39: Switching On The Appliance

    operation en If the electric childproof lock is ac- Press the button for the relevant ▶ tivated, press on the upper middle additional function. section of the appliance door twice → "Additional functions", Page 22 with a short interval in between. The additional function is set and The appliance door will open auto- the additional function button matically.
  • Page 40: Interrupting Programme

    en operation The appliance switches off auto- Tip: If you press during the wash ¡ matically 1 minute after the end of cycle, the programme currently run- the programme to save energy. If ning will be interrupted. When you you open the appliance door im- switch the appliance back on, the mediately after the programme has programme continues automatically.
  • Page 41: Basic Settings

    Basic settings en 16 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 16.1 Overview of basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Selection Description Time setting 00:00 - 24:00 Set the current time.
  • Page 42 en Basic settings Basic setting Selection Description Water connection Cold water Set cold water or hot water connec- Hot water tion. Only set the appliance to hot water if this can be prepared with little energy and a suitable installation is available, e.g.
  • Page 43: Changing Basic Settings

    Home Connect en Basic setting Selection Description Remote Start Activate or deactivate Manual → "Remote Start ", Page 44. Permanent This basic setting is not available until after you have connected the device with the Home Connect app. → "Home Connect ", Page 43 Greeting Switch display of the brand name logo on or off when the appliance is switched on.
  • Page 44: Home Connect Quick Start

    en Home Connect The Home Connect app guides you With the help of the Home Connect through the entire login process. Fol- app scan the QR code. low the instructions in the Home Con- nect app to configure the settings. Tips Please consult the documents sup- ¡...
  • Page 45: Remote Diagnostics

    Cleaning and servicing en This initial registration prepares the 17.3 Remote diagnostics Home Connect functions for use and Customer Service can use Remote is only required when you want to Diagnostics to access your appliance use the Home Connect functions for if you contact them, have your appli- the first time.
  • Page 46: Tips On Appliance Care

    en Cleaning and servicing 18.3 Tips on appliance care Action Benefit using a damp Follow the tips on appliance care to cloth and wash- make sure your appliance functions ing-up liquid. properly at all times. If the appliance This will prevent Action Benefit is not going to unpleasant...
  • Page 47: Filter System

    Cleaning and servicing en Make sure that there are no alu- ¡ 18.5 Filter system minium parts, e.g. extractor hood The filter system removes coarse grease filters or aluminium pans, in soiling from the dishwashing cycle. the interior of the appliance. If you have not run Machine Care ¡...
  • Page 48: Cleaning Spray Arms

    en Cleaning and servicing Pull down the micro filter to re- Insert the filter system into the ap- move. pliance and turn the coarse filter clockwise. Make sure that the arrow mark- ‒ ings match up. Press the locking catches gether and lift the coarse filter out ⁠...
  • Page 49 Cleaning and servicing en Pull up the lower spray arm to re- Check the outlet nozzles on the move. spray arms for blockages under running water and remove any for- eign bodies. Insert the lower spray arm. The spray arm clicks into position. Insert the upper spray arm and screw it firmly in place.
  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting 19 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Appliance door opens Door is not correctly adjusted. too wide when activ- Adjust the appliance door as described in the in- ▶ ated. stallation instructions. Appliance door opens Automatic door opening activated accidently. accidently. To prevent the appliance door opening accidentally, ▶...
  • Page 52 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:3200 or indicator Remove the filter from the supply hose for water supply lights Clean the filter. Re-insert the filter in the supply hose. Screw the water connection back on. Check the water connection for leaks. Restore the power supply.
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:6103 lights up. Wa- Not an appliance fault. Siphon connection is still ter is not drained. closed or the wastewater hose is kinked or blocked. Check the connection to the siphon and open if ne- cessary.
  • Page 54 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting A different error code A technical fault is present. appears in the display Press window. Unplug the appliance or switch off the fuse. Wait at least 2 minutes. E:0100 to E:9010 Insert the mains plug of the appliance in a socket or switch on the fuse.
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Tableware is not dry. Activate Extra Dry → Page 41. ▶ Tableware removed too early or drying process not yet ended. Wait until the programme ends. Only remove tableware 30 minutes after the pro- gramme has ended. Rinse aid used has a limited drying performance. Use a name-brand rinse aid.
  • Page 56 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Remnants of food on Filters are soiled. tableware. Clean the filters. ▶ → "Cleaning filters", Page 47 Filters are inserted incorrectly and/or not engaged. Insert the filters properly. → "Filter system", Page 47 Engage the filters. Washing programme selected too weak. Select a more intensive washing programme.
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue in Lid of the detergent dispenser is blocked by items of the appliance tableware parts and will not open. Arrange tableware in the top basket tableware so the tab collecting tray is not obstructed by table- ware.
  • Page 58 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Wipeable or water-sol- Special salt dispenser is not screwed tight. uble coatings are Screw the special salt dispenser tight. ▶ present inside the ap- pliance or on the door. Stubborn white coat- Detergent substances are deposited there. These ings are present on coatings cannot generally be removed with chemicals.
  • Page 59 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Coloured coatings The formation of films is due to substances contained (blue, yellow, brown) in vegetables (cabbage, celery, potatoes, noodles, that are difficult or im- etc.) or tap water (manganese). possible to remove Clean the appliance. ▶...
  • Page 60 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Removable streaks Amount of rinse aid to be dispensed is set too high. are present on Set the rinse aid system to a lower setting. ▶ glasses, glassware → "Setting the amount of rinse aid", Page 33 with a metallic appear- No rinse aid has been added.
  • Page 61 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Rust spots on cutlery. Do not wash rusting items. ▶ Salt content in washing water is too high. Remove any spilled special salt from the tub. Screw the cap of the special salt dispenser on tight. Detergent residue is Spray arms were blocked by tableware so detergent present in the deter-...
  • Page 62 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Refill indicator for spe- Water softening system is switched off. cial salt does not light Set the water softening system. ▶ → "Setting the water softening system", Page 31 Refill indicator for Insufficient rinse aid. rinse aid lights up. Add Rinse aid → Page 33.
  • Page 63 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Appliance stops dur- Top basket is pressing against inner door and pre- ing the programme or venting appliance door from being closed securely. cuts out. Check whether the rear panel of the appliance is ▶ being pressed in by a socket or hose holder that has not been removed.
  • Page 64 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Knocking or rattling Spray arm is striking tableware. noise. Arrange tableware so that the spray arms do not ▶ strike tableware. With a small load the water jets directly strike against the tub. Distribute the tableware evenly. ▶...
  • Page 65: Clean Wastewater Pump

    Transportation, storage and disposal en Insert the pump cover and press 19.1 Clean wastewater pump down ⁠ . Large remnants of food or foreign bodies can block the waste water pump. As soon as the rinsing water no longer drains properly, the waste water pump must be cleaned.
  • Page 66: Protect Appliance From Frost

    en Customer Service 20.2 Protect appliance from 20.4 Disposing of old appli- frost ance If there is a risk of frost where the ap- Valuable raw materials can be re- pliance will be standing, e.g. in a holi- used by recycling. day home, empty the appliance com- pletely.
  • Page 67: Customer Service

    Customer Service en Customer Service for a period of at 21.2 AQUA-STOP guarantee least 10 years from the date on In addition to warranty claims against which your appliance was placed on the seller under the purchase agree- the market within the European Eco- ment and in addition to our manufac- nomic Area.
  • Page 68: Technical Specifications

    en Technical specifications 22 Technical specifications Weight Max.: 60 kg Voltage 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz Power rating 2000 - 2400 W Fuse 10 - 16 A Water pressure min. 50 kPa (0.5 bar) ¡ max. 1000 kPa (10 bar) ¡ Inlet rate Min. 10 l/min Water temperature Cold water. Hot water max.: 60 °C Capacity 12 place settings You can find more information about...
  • Page 69: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity en Hereby, BSH Hausgeräte GmbH de- 23 Declaration of Con- clares that the appliance with Home Connect functionality is in formity compliance with relevant statutory requirements. BSH Hausgeräte GmbH hereby de- A detailed Declaration of Conformity clares that the appliance with Home can be found online at www.gag- Connect functionality conforms to the genau.com/gb among the additional...
  • Page 72 BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Valid within Great Britain: Carl-Wery-Straße 34 Imported to Great Britain by 81739 München, GERMANY BSH Home Appliances Ltd. www.gaggenau.com Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5PT United Kingdom...

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