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SMV46KX04E
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  • Page 1 Dishwasher SMV46KX04E [en] Information for Use...
  • 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 Bottom basket ...... 24 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 9.3 Cutlery basket ...... 25 1.4 Safe installation ...... 4 9.4 Cutlery drawer ......
  • Page 3 14 Tableware ........  36 20 Customer Service....  61 14.1 Damage to glass and table- 20.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and ware........ 36 production number (FD).. 62 14.2 Arrange tableware .... 37 20.2 AQUA-STOP guarantee .. 62 14.3 Removing tableware.... 38 21 Technical specifications..  63 15 Basic operation .......  38 15.1 Opening appliance door ..
  • 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. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
  • 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- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
  • 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- pliance and installation lines.
  • 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 ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges. ▶ Never kink, crush or modify the power cord. 1.6 Damaged appliance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. ▶...
  • 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 material damage Modified or damaged water hoses Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material may result in material damage and damage to the appliance. damage Never kink, crush, modify or cut ▶ through water hoses. Preventing material damage 2.1 Safe installation Only use the water hoses supplied ▶...
  • Page 11: Childproof Lock

    Childproof lock en So as not to scratch the finish on Pull the catch of the childproof ▶ the appliance, do not use sponges lock forwards and close the ap- with a rough surface or abrasive pliance door ⁠ . cleaning agents. To prevent corrosion, do not use ▶...
  • Page 12: Saving Energy

    en Environmental protection and saving energy If the soiling level is higher, the wash- Environmental protection and saving energy 4 Environmental protec- ing water is drained off and replaced with fresh water. In the automatic pro- tion and saving energy grammes the temperature and run- ning time are additionally adjusted to Environmental protection and saving energy 4.1 Disposing of packaging...
  • Page 13: Installing And Connecting The Appliance

    Installation and connection en When doing so, check that the 5.2 Installing and connecting wastewater hose is not kinked, the appliance crushed or twisted. You can position your built-under or Also check that there is no cover integrable appliance in a fitted kit- in the drainage system preventing chen between wooden and plastic the wastewater from being dis-...
  • Page 14 en Installation and connection Insert the non-heating appliance plug of the power cable into the appliance. Insert the mains plug of the appli- ance into a nearby socket. The connection data for the appli- ance can be found on the rating plate.
  • Page 15: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 6 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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 62.
  • Page 16 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Detergent dispenser Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. → "Detergent", Page 33 Bottom basket Bottom basket → Page 24 Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for spe- cial salt. → "Water softening system", Page 29 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. A B C ON/OFF button Switching on the appliance → Page 39 Switching off the appliance...
  • Page 18 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Display The display shows information about the remaining running time or the ba- sic settings. You can change the ba- sic settings via the display and the setting buttons. → "Changing basic settings", Page 42 Depending on the appliance specifications...
  • Page 19: Programmes

    Programmes en Programmes 7 Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- runtime will change if the rinse aid Programmes grammes that can be selected here. system is switched off or rinse aid Different programmes, which can be needs to be added. found on the control panel of your The consumption values can be appliance, are available depending...
  • Page 20 en Programmes Programme Programme se- Additional func- quence tions Tableware: Most economical ¡ Cleaning mixed programme: → "Additional func- tableware and ¡ Pre-Rinse tions", Page 21 Eco 50° cutlery. ¡ Cleaning 50 °C Level of soiling: ¡ Intermediate ¡ Removing com- rinse mon household ¡...
  • Page 21: Information For Test Institutes

    Additional functions en Programme Programme se- Additional func- quence tions Tableware: Time-optimised: ExtraDry ¡ Cleaning mixed ¡ Cleaning 65 °C Shine & Dry 1 hr Programme tableware and ¡ Intermediate → "Additional func- cutlery. rinse tions", Page 21 Level of soiling: ¡ Rinsing 70 °C ¡...
  • Page 22: Additional Functions

    en Additional functions panel of your appliance, are available Additional depending on the appliance configur- function ation. ¡ To ensure a higher hygiene Additional HygienePlus status for the ap- function pliance and ¡ The running time dishes, the tem- is shortened by VarioSpeed- perature is raised 20% to 66% de-...
  • Page 23: Features

    Features en 9.1 Top basket Additional function Arrange cups, glasses and small ¡ For a better drying items of tableware in the top basket. result the final ExtraDry rinse temperature is increased and the drying phase extended. ¡ Especially suitable for drying plastic parts.
  • Page 24: Bottom Basket

    en Features Raise or lower the basket evenly to Re-attach the basket to the upper the right level. rollers (setting 3) or lower rollers (setting 1). Check that the basket is level on both sides. Check that the basket is level on both sides. Release the levers.
  • Page 25: Cutlery Basket

    Features en 9.4 Cutlery drawer Arrange cutlery in the cutlery drawer. Large plates up to a diameter of 31/34 cm can be arranged as shown. Arrange cutlery with the points and sharp edges downwards. You can reorganise the cutlery drawer to make more space for longer/wider items of cutlery.
  • Page 26: Etagere

    en Features To fold down the front prongs, 9.5 Etagere push the lever forwards and fold Use the cutlery shelf and space un- down the prongs ⁠ . derneath for small cups and glasses or for large items of cutlery, e.g. cooking spoons or serving cutlery. If you want to return the cutlery drawer to the original position, fold the side shelf back up until it clicks...
  • Page 27: Folding Prongs

    Features en To use the prongs again, fold them 9.6 Folding prongs back up. Use the folding prongs to position a The prongs audibly click into posi- tableware securely, e.g. plates. tion. 9.7 Small items holder Use the small items holder to posi- tion small items of tableware, e.g.
  • Page 28: Basket Heights

    en Features 9.9 Basket heights Set the baskets at the right height. Appliance height 81.5 cm with cutlery basket Level Top basket Bottom basket 1 max. ø 22 cm 30 cm/31 cm → Page 24 2 max. ø 24.5 cm 27.5 cm 3 max. ø 27 cm 25 cm Appliance height 81.5 cm with cutlery drawer...
  • Page 29: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time en Start the Programme with the Before using for the first time 10 Before using for the highest cleaning temperature without tableware. first time To remove any marks from water Before using for the first time or other residues, we recommend 10.1 Performing the initial you operate the appliance without...
  • Page 30: Setting Water Softening System

    en Water softening system Note: Set the water hardness determ- hardness. The higher the water hard- ined on your appliance. ness, the greater the consumption of special salt. → "Setting water softening system", Page 30 ATTENTION! With a water hardness of 0 - 8 °E Detergent may damage the water you can dispense with special salt softening system.
  • Page 31: Switching Off Water Softening System

    Water softening system en Place the lid back on the dis- Release programme button A and penser and turn to close. ⁠ . a Programme button A flashes and 11.4 Switching off water the display shows H:04. softening system Press programme button C re- peatedly until the display shows Note H:00.
  • Page 32: Rinse Aid System

    en Rinse aid system The consumption values specified Add rinse aid up to the max mark. are laboratory measurements determ- ined in accordance with the currently applicable standard and using the Eco 50° programme and the factory value of the water hardness is set to 16 - 20°E.
  • Page 33: Switching Rinse Aid System Off

    Detergent en – A higher setting adds more Detergent 13 Detergent rinse aid during the wash cycle, reduces water marks and im- Detergent proves the drying result. 13.1 Suitable detergents Press to save the setting. Only use detergents that are suitable 12.3 Switching rinse aid sys- for dishwashers.
  • Page 34: Unsuitable Detergents

    en Detergent tergent but also rinse aid and salt re- Detergent Description placement substances (3in1) and, Liquid deter- Liquid detergent depending on the combination (4in1, gent works faster and is 5in1, ...), additional components such recommended for as glass protection or stainless steel shorter Programmes cleaner.
  • Page 35: Adding Detergent

    Detergent en pletely dispense with certain sub- Add the detergent to the dry deter- stances. The cleaning effect may gent dispenser. be restricted here. ¡ Set the rinse aid and the water 50 ml softening system to the separate 25 ml detergent or combined detergent 15 ml in use.
  • Page 36: Tableware

    en Tableware Close the lid of the detergent dis- 14.1 Damage to glass and penser. tableware Only put glasses and china in the dishwasher if it is marked as dish- washer-safe by the manufacturer. Avoid damage to glass and table- ware. Cause Recommenda- tion The following...
  • Page 37: Arrange Tableware

    Tableware en allowing steam to escape and water Cause Recommenda- to leak out around the door. This tion could damage your kitchen units. Highly caustic al- If you are using kaline or highly highly caustic al- acidic cleaning kaline or highly solutions, in par- acidic cleaning ticular commer-...
  • Page 38: Removing Tableware

    en Basic operation To save resources, do not pre- 14.3 Removing tableware rinse tableware under running wa- ter. WARNING Observe the following when arran- Risk of injury! ging tableware: Hot tableware can cause burns to the – Put heavily soiled tableware in skin.
  • Page 39: Switching On The Appliance

    Basic operation en 15.2 Switching on the appli- 15.5 Setting timer program- ance ming Press ⁠ . You can delay the start of the pro- ▶ gramme by up to 24 hours. The Eco 50° programme is set by Press ⁠ . default. The Eco 50° programme is an es- a "h:01"...
  • Page 40: Terminate Programme

    en Basic operation will help prevent excess pressure building up in the appliance and stop the appliance door bursting open. Open the appliance door carefully. Press ⁠ . a The programme is saved and the appliance switches off. Press to resume the pro- gramme.
  • Page 41: Basic Settings

    Basic settings en Basic settings 16 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 16.1 Overview of basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Display text Selection Description Water hardness H:04...
  • Page 42: Changing Basic Settings

    en Basic settings Basic setting Display text Selection Description TimeLight S:01 S:00 - S:02 Switch TimeLight on or off. While the programme is run- ning, status information is projected onto the floor be- low the appliance door relat- ing to timer programming, the programme or the time remaining.
  • Page 43: Cleaning And Servicing

    Cleaning and servicing en Press programme button C re- If the interior is no longer self-cleaned peatedly until the display shows adequately and deposits occur, see the right value. this information: → "Cleaning the tub", Page 43. You can change several settings. Press to save the setting.
  • Page 44: Filter System

    en Cleaning and servicing vised to do so by the display. Once 17.6 Filter system you have run the Machine Care pro- The filter system removes coarse gramme, the indicator goes out. If soiling from the dishwashing cycle. your appliance does not have a re- minder function, follow the directions for use on the machine care products.
  • Page 45: Cleaning Spray Arms

    Cleaning and servicing en 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 46 en Cleaning and servicing Pull up the lower spray arm to re- move. Check the outlet nozzles on the spray arms for blockages under running water and remove any for- eign bodies. Insert the lower spray arm. a The spray arm clicks into position. Insert the upper spray arm and screw it firmly in place.
  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en Troubleshooting 18 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- Troubleshooting ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:18 or indicator for The flow rate must be at least 10 l/min when the water supply lights up. water supply is open. The filters in the water connection of the supply or AquaStop hose are blocked. Switch off the appliance.
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:24 lights up. Water Not an appliance fault. Wastewater pump is blocked is not drained. or the cover of the wastewater pump is loose. Clean the wastewater pump. → "Clean wastewater pump", Page 60 Secure the cover of the wastewater pump so it clicks into position.
  • Page 50 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Another error code A technical fault is present. appears on the dis- Press play. Unplug the appliance or switch off the fuse. Wait at least 2 minutes. E:01 to E:30 Insert the mains plug of the appliance in a socket or switch on the fuse.
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Tableware is not dry. 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 52 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Remnants of food on Clean the filters. ▶ tableware. → "Cleaning filters", Page 44 Filters are inserted incorrectly and/or not engaged. Insert the filters properly. → "Filter system", Page 44 Engage the filters. Washing programme selected too weak. Select a more intensive washing programme. ▶...
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue in Tabs are used in the quick or short programme. Dis- the appliance solving time of the tab is not attained. Select a more intensive Programme or use Powder ▶ detergent. Washing effect and dissolving performance are re- duced after a prolonged storage time or detergent is very lumpy.
  • Page 54 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Stubborn white coat- Increase the amount of detergent used or change ▶ ings are present on Detergent . tableware, inside the Washing programme selected too weak. appliance or the door. Select a more intensive washing programme. ▶...
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Plastic parts inside the Plastic parts inside the appliance may become discol- appliance are discol- oured during the life of the dishwasher. oured. Discolouration can come about and will not impair ▶ functioning of the appliance. Plastic parts are dis- Washing temperature is too low.
  • Page 56 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Irreversible clouding Glasses are not dishwasher-proof, only suitable for of glassware. dishwashers. Use dishwasher-proof glasses. ▶ Glasses are usually only suitable for use in a dish- washer, i.e. long-term wear or long-term changes must be expected. Avoid a lengthy steam phase (standing time after ▶...
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Special salt refill indic- Do not use special salt tablets. ▶ ator lights up. Refill indicator for spe- Water softening system is switched off. cial salt does not light Set the water softening system. ▶ Refill indicator for Insufficient rinse aid.
  • Page 58 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Appliance does not Appliance door is not closed properly. start. Close the appliance door. ▶ Programme starts You did not wait until programme ended. automatically. → "Terminate programme", Page 40 ▶ Appliance stops dur- Appliance door is not closed properly. ing the programme or Close the appliance door.
  • Page 59 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Knocking or rattling Light items of tableware move about during the wash noise. cycle. Position light items of tableware securely. ▶...
  • Page 60: Clean Wastewater Pump

    en Transportation, storage and disposal Insert the pump cover and press 18.1 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 61: Protect Appliance From Frost

    Customer Service en 19.2 Protect appliance from 19.4 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 62: Product Number (E-Nr.) And Production Number (Fd)

    en Customer Service Customer Service for a period of at turer's warranty, we will provide a re- least 10 years from the date on placement under the following condi- which your appliance was placed on tions. the market within the European Eco- ¡...
  • Page 63: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications en Technical specifications 21 Technical specifications Technical specifications Weight Max.: 60 kg Voltage 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz Power rating 2000 - 2400 W Fuse 10 - 16A Water pressure ¡ min. 50 kPa (0.5 bar) ¡ max. 1000 kPa (10 bar) Inlet rate Min. 10 l/min Water temperature Cold water.
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