softening system/Special salt). Plastic parts discoloured. Too low rinsing temperature. Select programme with higher washing temperature. Utensils precleaned too intensely; Do not prerinse utensils. Remove only large sensors therefore decide on food remnants. weak programme sequence. Stubborn soiling cannot be Recommended programme Eco 50° completely removed. Removable streaks on Too much rinse aid. Set rinse aid amount to lower setting. glasses, glasses with metallic appearance and cutlery. No rinse aid added or setting too low. Detergent residue in the final Add rinse aid and check dosage (recommended setting 4-5). Detergent dispenser cover must not be rinse programme section. obstructed by utensils. Detergent dispenser cover blocked by utensils (cover does not open fully). Utensils precleaned too intensely; Do not prerinse utensils. Remove only large sensors therefore decide on food remnants. weak programme sequence. Stubborn soiling cannot be Recommended programme Eco 50° completely removed. Initial or existing, irreversible clouding of glass. Glasses not dishwasher-proof, only suitable for dishwasher. Use dishwasher-proof glasses. Avoid long steam phase (standing time after wash cycle ends). Use wash cycle at lower temperature. Set water softening system according to the water hardness (if required one setting lower). Use detergent with glass protection component. Fault, what to do? en Fault Cause Remedial action Rust spots on the cutlery. Cutlery not adequately rust- resistant. Knife blades are Use corrosion-resistant cutlery. frequently more severely affected. Cutlery will also rust if rusting parts are rinsed at the same time (pan handles, damaged utensil baskets, etc.). Do not wash rusting parts. Salt content in the rinsing water too high, as salt dispenser lock not fastened firmly or salt was spilled while being refilled. Fasten salt dispenser lock firmly or remove spilled salt. The appliance does not start. The mains fuse has tripped. Power cord not inserted. Check mains fuse. Ensure that the power cord is plugged all the way into the back of the appliance and into the socket. Check that the socket functions. The appliance door has not been shut properly. Close the door. Programme starts automatically. You did not wait until programme ended. Perform reset. (See Terminating the programme). Appliance cannot be set (hardness, final rinse, ...). Appliance is in the programme. Appliance can be set at the start of the programme only. Perform reset (see Terminating the programme) and set the appliance according to the instructions for use. The door is difficult to open. Child-proof lock is activated. Deactivate childproof lock. (See instructions for use at the back) Door cannot be closed. Door lock has been activated. Close door with increased force. Door cannot be closed due to installation. Check appliance installation: Door or attached parts must close without obstruction. Cover on the detergent dispenser cannot be closed. Detergent dispenser or cover guide blocked by sticky detergent residue. Remove detergent residue. Detergent residue in the detergent dispenser. The detergent dispenser was damp when filled. Pour detergent into the dry detergent dispenser only. Appliance stops in the programme or programme is interrupted. Door not closed properly. Top basket presses against inner door and prevents door from being closed securely. Close the door. Check whether rear panel is being pressed in, e.g. by socket. Power and/or water supply interrupted. Restore power and/or water supply. en Fault, what to do? Fault Cause Remedial action Filling valves making striking noises. Depends on domestic installation, as appliance is not defective. No effect on appliance function. No remedial action possible. Knocking or rattling noise. If there is a low load, the water jets strike the washing tank directly. Load the appliance with more utensils or distribute the utensils more evenly in the dishwasher. Light utensils move during the wash cycle. Arrange light utensils securely. Unusual foam formation. Handwash liquid in the rinse aid dispenser. Immediately refill rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid. Rinse aid spilled. Remove rinse aid with a cloth. 4 Customer service If you are unable to rectify the fault, please contact your customer service. We always find a suitable solution, even to avoid unnecessary visits by technicians. Contact information for your nearest customer service can be found on the back of these instructions for use or on the enclosed customer service list. When calling, please state the appliance number (E- Nr. = 1) and the production number (FD = 2) which can be found on the rating plate 1b on the appliance door. Rely on the competence of the manufa cturer. Contact us. You can therefore be sure that the repair is carried out by trained service technicians who carry original spare parts for your domestic appliances. 5 Installation and connection The dishwasher must be connected correctly, otherwise i...