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General| Door color | White |
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| Cord length | 1.75 m |
| Control type | Rotary |
| Display type | LED |
| Product size | - |
| Tub material | Stainless steel |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Inlet hose length | 1.5 m |
| Outlet hose length | 2.15 m |
| Appliance placement | Freestanding |
| Cutlery basket type | Bosch VarioDrawer |
| Cutlery compartment type | Basket |
| Current | 10 A |
| Connected load | 2400 W |
| AC input voltage | 220 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Energy efficiency scale | A to G |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.1 W |
| Water consumption per cycle | 8 L |
| Energy consumption per cycle | 0.61 kWh |
| Cycle time | 235 min |
| Noise level | 54 dB |
| Dishwashing programs | Eco 50°C, Glass/delicate, Intensive 70°C, Normal, Quick 45°C |
| Number of place settings | 6 place settings |
| Number of washing programs | 5 |
| Package weight | 23600 g |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 500 mm |
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| Width | 551 mm |
| Height | 450 mm |
| Weight | 21280 g |
| Depth with door open | 845 mm |
Read and keep the instruction manual for future reference. Do not connect if damaged.
Use only for cleaning household tableware in private domestic environments up to 4000m.
Children 8+ and those with reduced abilities may use under supervision. Keep children away.
Improper installation can cause injury. Follow installation instructions carefully.
Follow detergent/rinse aid safety instructions to avoid harm.
Never operate a damaged appliance. Call customer service for repairs. Use genuine parts.
Keep packaging material and small parts away from children to prevent suffocation or ingestion.
Protect children from hazards. Appliance may come with a childproof lock.
Improper installation can cause damage. Follow instructions, check clearances, and use correct hoses.
Escaping water vapour can damage units. Cool down before opening. Add special salt before programme.
Packaging materials are environmentally compatible and recyclable. Sort components for disposal.
Follow instructions for less electricity and water use. Use Eco 50° programme.
An optical sensor measures water turbidity to save water and adjust temperature/time.
Check all parts for damage and completeness upon delivery. Contact dealer or service if issues arise.
Position appliance in kitchen, follow safety and connection instructions, ensure level installation.
Connect appliance to drainage using wastewater hose. Ensure it's not kinked.
Connect appliance to a drinking water connection. Use a new water supply hose if replacing.
Connect appliance to power supply according to specifications (220-240V, 50/60Hz).
Overview of the parts of the appliance with a diagram and labels.
Description of the control panel buttons and their functions for configuring the appliance.
For washing pots, pans, and non-fragile tableware with stubborn, dried-on food.
For cleaning mixed dishes and cutlery with common household food remnants.
Most economical programme for mixed dishes and cutlery with lightly dried-on food remnants.
Gentle programme for delicate tableware, cutlery, plastics, and glasses with lightly adhering food.
Time-optimised programme for delicate tableware, cutlery, plastics and glasses with lightly adhering food.
Cold rinsing programme for cleaning all types of dishes, suitable for intermediate cleaning.
Information for comparability tests according to EN60436. Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD) are required.
Shortens running time by 20-50% but increases energy and water consumption.
Ensures higher hygiene status by raising and maintaining temperature for an extra-long period.
Improves drying by increasing final rinse temperature and extending drying phase.
Instructions on how to arrange tableware in the basket for optimal washing results.
How to arrange cutlery in the cutlery basket with sharp points downwards.
Use folding prongs to position tableware securely, e.g., plates. Instructions on how to fold them.
Set up appliance by adding salt, rinse aid, special salt, and configuring water softening system.
Table showing water hardness values, corresponding levels, and LED indicators.
Steps to set the water hardness level on the appliance using programme selector and Start button.
Instructions for adding special salt to the dispenser for water softening.
How to switch off the water softening system and salt refill indicator if not needed.
Explains the process of regeneration and its impact on run time and consumption.
Instructions on how to add rinse aid to the dispenser for optimum drying results.
How to adjust the rinse aid dosage to prevent streaks or water marks on tableware.
How to switch off the rinse aid system and its refill indicator, e.g., with combined detergents.
Information on suitable detergents (tabs, powder, liquid) and recommendations for use.
Warning against using hand washing-up liquid or chlorine-containing detergents.
Guidance on using organic/ecological detergents, combined detergents, and handling water-soluble pouches.
Step-by-step guide on how to open the detergent dispenser and add detergent.
Lists unsuitable tableware and causes of damage like caustic solutions or high temperatures.
Tips for arranging tableware to optimize dishwashing results and prevent damage.
Warning about hot tableware causing burns. Wait for it to cool before unloading.
Instructions on how to open the appliance door, with or without the childproof lock activated.
How to switch the appliance on. Eco 50° programme is default. Auto-off after 15 mins.
How to select a programme using the programme selector based on soiling level.
How to set additional functions to complement the selected programme.
How to delay the start of a programme by 3, 6, or 9 hours.
How to start the selected programme. Appliance switches off automatically after 1 minute.
Notes on interrupting a programme, especially after heating up.
How to end a programme early or switch programmes by cancelling.
How to switch off the appliance and turn off the water tap.
Lists basic settings like water hardness, rinse aid disp., and Extra Dry, and their descriptions.
Warning about using chlorine detergents. Instructions on cleaning the tub.
The appliance self-cleans the interior. Tips for preventing odours.
Only use suitable cleaning products for the appliance.
Tips to ensure the appliance functions properly, like wiping seals and control panel.
Explains the filter system and how to clean filters for residue.
Instructions on how to remove and clean the spray arm to remove blockages.
Fault: Door won't open easily. Cause: Childproof lock activated. Solution: Open door.
Fault: Water supply display lights up. Causes: Kinked hose, water tap off/jammed, filters blocked.
Fault: "Check water supply" flashes. Cause: Technical fault. Solution: Reset, check supply, contact service.
Fault: Displays flash. Cause: Door not closed properly. Solution: Close door, arrange tableware.
Fault: Tableware not dry. Causes: No/low rinse aid, short drying phase, water in recesses, poor detergent, Extra Dry off.
Fault: Cutlery not dry. Causes: Improper arrangement, blocked spray arms, soiled filters, weak programme.
Not a fault; condensation drying. No action required.
Fault: Food remnants. Causes: Overfilling, blocked spray arms, soiled filters, incorrect filter insertion, weak programme, intense pre-cleaning.
Fault: Water marks on plastic. Causes: Physics, high temp, water in recesses, low rinse aid, high water softening.
Fault: Wipeable coatings. Causes: Detergent deposit, tight salt dispenser, ineffective detergent, low detergent amount, weak programme, low temp.
Fault: Stubborn white coatings. Causes: Incorrect hardness setting, ineffective 3in1/eco detergent.
Fault: Hard-to-remove coloured coatings. Cause: Vegetable/water substances. Clean appliance.
Fault: Easy-to-remove coloured deposits. Cause: Food remnants/limescale. Check water softening, add salt.
Not a fault; discolouration occurs over time and does not impair function.
Fault: Removable streaks. Causes: Detergent residue, blocked dispenser, pre-cleaned too intensely.
Fault: Irreversible clouding. Causes: Not dishwasher-proof glasses, steam phase, low temp, incorrect softening, no glass protection.
Fault: Rust spots. Causes: Cutlery not rust-resistant, washing with rusting items, high salt content.
Fault: Detergent residue. Causes: Blocked spray arms, damp dispenser.
Fault: Excessive foam. Causes: Hand washing-up liquid, spilled rinse aid, wrong detergent.
Fault: Salt indicator on. Cause: Insufficient salt or sensor issue. Add salt, avoid tablets.
Fault: Salt indicator off. Cause: Water softening system switched off. Set system.
Fault: Rinse aid indicator on. Cause: Insufficient rinse aid. Add rinse aid, set dosage.
Fault: Rinse aid indicator off. Cause: Rinse aid system switched off. Set system.
Fault: Water remaining. Causes: Blocked filters/pump, programme not ended. Clean filters/pump, wait for programme.
Fault: Appliance won't switch on. Causes: Functions failed, fuse tripped, cable issue. Reset appliance.
Fault: Appliance doesn't start. Causes: Door not closed, programme not ended. Close door.
Cause: Did not wait for programme to end. Terminate programme.
Fault: Appliance stops. Causes: Door not closed, power/water interruption, top basket issue. Close door, check supply.
Cannot change basic settings during a running programme.
Fault: Door won't close. Causes: Door lock activated, installation issue, items blocking. Close with force, check installation.
Fault: Lid won't close. Cause: Blocked by detergent residue. Remove residue.
Not an appliance fault; caused by domestic installation.
Fault: Knocking/rattling. Causes: Spray arm hitting tableware, small load. Arrange tableware, load more.
Steps to disconnect and remove the appliance from its installation.
How to empty the appliance completely if there is a risk of frost.
Steps to prepare and transport the appliance, including running a programme to drain water.
Information on how to dispose of old appliances responsibly and safely.
How to find the product and production numbers required for customer service.
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