Gaggenau DF251761 Benutzeranleitung

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Tea or lipstick residue on the 
dishes.

Too low rinsing temperature.

Select wash cycle with higher washing 
temperature.

Too little or unsuitable detergent.

Use suitable detergent at correct dosage.

Dishes precleaned too intensely; 
sensors therefore decide on weak 
wash cycle sequence. Stubborn 
soiling cannot be completely 
removed.

Do not prerinse dishes. Remove only large 
food soils.
Increase sensitivity of the sensors. 
Recommended wash cycle "Regular"

Colored (blue, yellow, brown), 
difficult to remove to non-
removable coatings in the 
appliance or on stainless steel 
dishes.

Film formation consisting of 
ingredients from vegetables (e.g. 
cabbage, celery, potatoes, noodles, 
...) or the tap water (e.g. manganese).

Can be partly removed with machine 
cleaner or by mechanical cleaning. 
Coatings are harmless.

Film formation caused by metallic 
components on silver or aluminum 
silverware.

Can be partly removed with machine 
cleaner or by mechanical cleaning.

Colored (yellow, orange, brown), 
easily removable deposits inside 
the appliance (mainly in the floor 
area)

Film formation consisting of 
ingredients from food soils and 
substances from the tap water 
(limescale), “soapy”

Check function of the water softening 
system (refill with salt) or, if using combined 
detergents (tablets), activate water 
softening system. 

Discoloration of the plastic parts 
inside the appliance.

Plastic parts inside the appliance 
may become discolored during the 
service life of the dishwasher.

Discoloration is normal and will not impair 
the function of the dishwasher.

Plastic parts discolored.

Too low rinsing temperature.

Select wash cycle with higher washing 
temperature.

Dishes precleaned too intensely; 
sensors therefore decide on weak 
wash cycle sequence. Stubborn 
soiling cannot be completely 
removed.

Do not prerinse dishes. Remove only large 
food soils.
Increase sensitivity of the sensors. 
Recommended wash cycle "Regular"

Removable streaks on glasses, 
glasses with metallic 
appearance and silverware.

Too much rinse aid.

Set rinse aid amount to lower setting.

No rinse aid added or setting too 
low.

Add rinse aid and check dosage 
(recommended setting 4–5).

Detergent residue in the final rinse 
wash cycle section. Detergent 
dispenser cover blocked by dishes 
(cover does not open fully).

Detergent dispenser cover must not be 
obstructed by dishes. 
Do not place dishes or fragrance dispenser 
in the detergent tab tray.

Dishes precleaned too intensely; 
sensors therefore decide on weak 
wash cycle sequence. Stubborn 
soiling cannot be completely 
removed.

Do not prerinse dishes. Remove only large 
food soils.
Increase sensitivity of the sensors. 
Recommended wash cycle “Regular”

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.