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Page 61

Water inlet/drain fault
Problem Possible cause Remedy
The In-operation
indicator is flashing
quickly.
The buzzer is sounding.
One of the following
messages appears in
the display:
Water inlet faultThe stopcock is closed. Open the stopcock fully.
Water inlet fault 12/F13Before rectifying the
problem:
– Switch the dishwasher off
using the On/Off button
.
Water intake is
restricted.– Open the stopcock fully.
– Check the water inlet filter
and clean it if necessary
(see "Maintenance").
– The water...

Page 62

Problem Possible cause Remedy
The In-operation
indicator is flashing
quickly.
In the display for the
Without heater
programme the
following fault
message appears:
Water intake temp. too
low
The intake water has
not reached the
required temperature of
45°C (see "Connection
to the water supply").–Start the programme again.
–If the fault message
appears again, select a
different programme.
The In-operation
indicator is flashing
quickly.
The buzzer is
sounding.
The following
message appears in
the...

Page 63

General problems
Problem Possible cause Remedy
The display is dark.The dishwasher has
switched off
automatically to save
energy.Switch the dishwasher on
again with the On/Off button
.
The interior lighting
does not come on
when the door is
opened.The lighting has been
switched off
permanently.Switch the lighting back on
again (see "Additional
functions, BrilliantLight").
The following fault
message appears in
the display:
Close the salt reservoir
The buzzer sounds
during the programme
and the...

Page 64

Problem Possible cause Remedy
Detergent residue is
left in the dispenser at
the end of a
programme.The dispenser was still
damp when detergent was
added.Make sure the dispenser is
dry before adding
detergent.
The detergent
dispenser lid cannot
be closed properly.Clogged detergent residue
is blocking the catch.Clean the detergent from
the catch.
At the end of a
programme there is a
film of moisture on
the inside of the door
and the interior walls.This is caused by the
drying system and does
not indicate a...

Page 65

Noises
Problem Possible cause Remedy
Knocking noise in the
wash cabinet.A spray arm is knocking
against an item in a
basket.Interrupt the programme,
and rearrange the items
which are obstructing the
spray arm.
Rattling noise in the
wash cabinet.Items of crockery are
insecure in the wash
cabinet.Interrupt the programme,
and rearrange the items of
crockery.
A foreign object (e.g. a
cherry stone) has
becomed lodged in the
drain pump.Remove the foreign object
from the drain pump (see
"Maintenance:...

Page 66

Unsatisfactory washing result
Problem Possible cause Remedy
The dishes are not
clean.The dishes were not loaded
correctly.See notes in "Loading the
dishwasher".
The programme was not
powerful enough.Select a more intensive
programme. See
Programme chart.
There is some stubborn
soiling although most of the
crockery is only lightly soiled
(e.g. with tea stains).Use the Sensor wash
function (see "Settings
menu, Sensor wash").
Not enough detergent was
dispensed.Use more detergent, or
change...

Page 67

Problem Possible cause Remedy
Dishes, cutlery and
glasses are not dry
or are flecked.The amount of rinse aid may
be insufficient, or the rinse
aid reservoir empty.Replenish the reservoir,
increase the dosage or
change the brand of rinse
aid (see "Before using for the
first time: Rinse aid").
Crockery was taken out of
the cabinet too soon.Leave it in for longer. See
"Operation".
Combination products have
been used which have
impaired drying
performance.Change your detergent, or
replenish...

Page 68

Problem Possible cause Remedy
Glassware has a
brown or blue tinge,
and film cannot be
wiped off.This may be caused by the
detergent.Change your detergent.
Glassware is dull
and discoloured;
film cannot be wiped
off.The glasses are not
dishwasher-proof. The
surfaces are affected.There is no remedy.
Purchase glassware which
is dishwasher-proof.
Tea or lipstick stains
have not been
completely removed.The wash temperature of
the selected programme
was too low.Select a programme with a
higher wash...

Page 69

Cleaning the water inlet filter
A filter is incorporated in the screw
connection of the valve on the water
inlet hose. The filter must be cleaned
when dirty, otherwise insufficient water
flows into the wash cabinet.
The plastic housing of the water
connection contains an electrical
component. It must not be dipped in
water.
Recommendation
If the mains water contains a large
amount of insoluble substances, we
recommend fitting a large-area filter in
the connection between the stopcock
and the water inlet...

Page 70

Cleaning the drain pump and
non-return valve
If the water has not been pumped away
at the end of a programme the drain
pump or the non-return valve might be
blocked. They are, however, easy to
clean.
Disconnect the dishwasher from the
mains supply. Switch off at the mains
socket and withdraw the plug.
Take the filter combination out of the
wash cabinet (see "Cleaning and
care - Checking the filters in the wash
cabinet").
Scoop the water out of the cabinet
using a suitable container or...
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