The Gaggenau DF481101 is a 60 cm built-in dishwasher from the 400 series, designed for seamless integration into handleless kitchen furniture with a push-to-open function. It offers 8 programmes with aqua sensor, 4 options and flexible cycle time reduction, supported by a flexible basket system and quiet 43 dB operation. Features such as glass protection with zeolite, Home Connect digital services and perfectly illuminated interior support convenient, precise dish care.

Key Features

Push-to-open function for perfect integration into handleless furniture fronts; installation and usage also possible with furniture handle.
8 programmes with aqua sensor including Auto, Intensive 70 °C, Eco 50 °C, Night programme and Quick wash 45 °C (35 min.).
4 options including Intensive Plus, Power, Half Load and Hygiene, plus Machine Care and a personalisation function.
Power option for cleaning and drying dishes from 57 minutes, enhancing time-efficient dishwashing.
Flexible basket system with smooth running rails on all levels and cushioned closing of the upper and lower basket.
Perfectly illuminated interior with unique backlighting and two front LED lights to uniformly illuminate the interior.
Optimal protection for sensitive glassware by low temperature drying with zeolite, elaborated basket design and intelligent water softening.
Very quiet operation with a noise level of 43 dB (re 1 pW).
Remaining time projection onto the kitchen floor plus visual and acoustic end of programme indicator.
TFT display and touch key operation showing remaining or end time, refill indicators and inflow of water.
Flexible cycle time reduction possible, even during an active cycle.
Home Connect digital services with integrated WiFi module, including Programme Intelligent, programme assistant, downloadable programmes and temporary noise reduction.
Glass protection with zeolite, aqua sensor, load sensor and automatic detergent function for efficient washing.
Advanced water and heat management through regeneration electronics, heat exchanger and continuous flow heater.
Safety features include triple filter system (self-cleaning), soft lock and aqua stop.
Capacity for 12 place settings with maximum glass loading capacity of 23 wine glasses.
Energy efficiency class B (range A to G), from 9.5 l water and from 0.626 kWh per cycle.
Included accessories comprise a baking tray spray head, GN container insert, holder for long-stemmed glasses and stainless steel trim kit.

Technical Specifications

Product series	Dishwasher 400 series
Model	DF481101
Width	60 cm
Place setting capacity	12 place setting capacity
Maximum glass loading capacity	23 wine glasses
Maximum dish sizes (upper/lower basket)	29/28, 26.5/30.5 or 24/34 cm respectively
Energy efficiency class	B (range of energy efficiency classes from A to G)
Water consumption	From 9.5 l water
Energy consumption	From 0.626 kWh
Noise level	43 dB (re 1 pW)
Programmes	8 programmes: Auto 35 °C – 45 °C; Auto 45 °C – 65 °C; Auto 65 °C – 75 °C; Intensive 70 °C; Eco 50 °C; Night programme; Quick wash 45 °C (35 min.); Personalisation function (default setting: Pre-rinse).
Options	Intensive Plus; Power; Half Load; Hygiene; Machine Care.
Display and controls	TFT display; touch key operation; information key with use indications.
Drying features	Low temperature drying with zeolite; drying assistant for optional door opening at the end of the programme.
Digital services	Selected digital services (Gaggenau Home Connect) including Programme Intelligent, programme assistant, downloadable programmes, temporary noise reduction, software updates; integrated WiFi module.
Interior lighting	Unique backlighting and two front LED lights; perfectly illuminated interior.
Basket system – upper basket	Over extension; Rackmatic with 3 levels, adjustable in height up to 5 cm; 6 folding spines; 4 folding racks for optimal protection of glass; optional extra cleaning area by activating additional spray nozzles.
Basket system – lower basket	Motorised spray arm; 8 folding spines; 2 folding racks for optimal protection of glass; dividable glass support; cutlery basket.
Sensors and systems	Glass protection with zeolite; aqua sensor; load sensor; automatic detergent function; regeneration electronics; heat exchanger; continuous flow heater; triple filter system, self-cleaning.
Safety	Soft lock; aqua stop.
Time functions	Time delay up to 24 hours; flexible cycle time reduction; remaining time projection; visual and acoustic end of programme indicator.
Included accessories	1 x baking tray spray head; 1 x GN container insert; 1 x holder for long-stemmed glasses; 1 x stainless steel trim kit.
Optional accessories	DA021000: Retractable hinge f. high corpus dimens. DA041160: Cutlery Drawer with smooth running rails DA042030: Silver polishing cassette DA043000: Holder for long-stemmed glasses DA045061: 3. Basket with smooth running rails GZ010011: inlet and outlet hose extention
Installation accessories	DA021000: Retractable hinge f. high corpus dimens.; GZ010011: inlet and outlet hose extention.
Height-adjustable feet	Height-adjustable feet; rear feet adjustable at front.
Appliance plinth recess	100 mm (see drawing).
Plinth and projection notes	To display the remaining time projection, a minimum plinth protrusion must be present (40 mm + thickness of the furniture front). The maximum plinth height must be reduced by 30 mm to provide an optimal display of the remaining time projection.
Door weight	Door weight up to 10 kg.
Door panel dimension	Door panel dimension dependent on plinth height of kitchen furniture.
Total connected load	2000-2400 W.
Connecting cable	Connecting cable plugable.
Water connection	Water connection with 3/4 ' screw joint; connection to hot or cold water possible.
Power consumption standby/network	2 W.
Time auto-standby/network	2 min.
WiFi module	Integrated WiFi module for digital services (Home Connect). Please check the user manual for how to switch off the WiFi module.

Programmes, Operation and Installation

Programmes and options

The dishwasher offers 8 programmes with aqua sensor: Auto 35 °C – 45 °C, Auto 45 °C – 65 °C, Auto 65 °C – 75 °C, Intensive 70 °C, Eco 50 °C, Night programme, Quick wash 45 °C (35 min.) and a personalisation function (default setting: Pre-rinse). Four options – Intensive Plus, Power, Half Load and Hygiene – can be selected, and Machine Care is also available. The Power option supports cleaning and drying dishes from 57 minutes.

Handling and controls

A TFT display indicates the remaining or end time, refill needs for salt and rinsing agent, and inflow of water. Touch key operation, an information key with use indications, flexible cycle time reduction (also during an active cycle), time delay up to 24 hours, and visual and acoustic end of programme indicators support straightforward operation. Remaining time is projected onto the kitchen floor for easy viewing.

Interior layout and glass care

The flexible basket system with smooth running rails on all levels and cushioned closing of the upper and lower basket is designed to handle dishes and glassware. The upper basket features over extension, 3-level Rackmatic height adjustment up to 5 cm, 6 folding spines, 4 folding racks for optimal glass protection and an optional extra cleaning area by activating additional spray nozzles. The lower basket includes a motorised spray arm, 8 folding spines, 2 folding racks for glass, a dividable glass support and a cutlery basket. Low temperature drying with zeolite, elaborated basket design and intelligent water softening support protection of sensitive glassware.

Digital services

Selected digital services via Gaggenau Home Connect include Programme Intelligent for adapting a cycle based on user feedback, a programme assistant, downloadable programmes, temporary noise reduction and software updates. An integrated WiFi module enables these digital services. The availability of the Home Connect functionality depends on the availability of Home Connect Services in the respective country.

Planning and installation notes

The appliance has height-adjustable feet, with rear feet adjustable from the front, and an appliance plinth recess of 100 mm. To display the remaining time projection optimally, a minimum plinth protrusion of 40 mm plus the thickness of the furniture front is required, and the maximum plinth height must be reduced by 30 mm. Door weight is up to 10 kg and the door panel dimension depends on plinth height of the kitchen furniture. Installation and usage are possible with a furniture handle; the push-to-open function remains active.

Connection information

The total connected load is 2000–2400 W, with a plugable connecting cable. Water connection uses a 3/4 ' screw joint, with connection to hot or cold water possible. Power consumption in standby/network mode is 2 W, and time to auto-standby/network is 2 min. Instructions for switching off the WiFi module are provided in the user manual.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many place settings and glasses can the DF481101 hold?

The dishwasher provides a 12 place setting capacity and can accommodate a maximum glass loading capacity of 23 wine glasses, supported by a flexible basket system and dedicated glass protection features.

Which wash programmes are available?

Available programmes are Auto 35 °C – 45 °C, Auto 45 °C – 65 °C, Auto 65 °C – 75 °C, Intensive 70 °C, Eco 50 °C, Night programme, Quick wash 45 °C (35 min.) and a personalisation function with default setting Pre-rinse. Options include Intensive Plus, Power, Half Load, Hygiene and Machine Care.

How does the dishwasher protect delicate glassware?

Protection for sensitive glassware is provided by low temperature drying with zeolite, an elaborated basket design with folding racks and supports, and intelligent water softening. The holder for long-stemmed glasses and dividable glass support further assist with secure glass loading.

Is the DF481101 suitable for handleless kitchen fronts?

Yes. The dishwasher has a push-to-open function for perfect integration into handleless furniture fronts. Installation and usage with a furniture handle are also possible, and the push-to-open function remains active in that configuration.

What energy efficiency and consumption values does it have?

The appliance has an energy efficiency class B on a scale from A to G. Water consumption is from 9.5 l and energy consumption from 0.626 kWh, with a noise level of 43 dB (re 1 pW).

What digital features are available through Home Connect?

Through selected Gaggenau Home Connect services, the dishwasher offers Programme Intelligent for adapting a cycle based on user feedback, a programme assistant, downloadable programmes, temporary noise reduction and software updates. An integrated WiFi module is included, subject to Home Connect Services availability in the country of use.

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