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INSTRUCTION BOOK
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Dishwasher
BDW 46
05/05
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Contents Safety instructions 3 Installation instructions 17 Fitting under a counter 17 Disposal 3 Levelling 17 Water supply connections 17 Economical and ecological dishwashing 3 Water outlet hose connection 18 Description of the appliance 4 Electrical connection 18 The control panel 5 Hints for test centres 19 Prior to using for the first time 6 The water softener 6 Filling with dishwasher salt 7 Rinse aid 7 In daily use 8 Loading cutlery and dishes 8 The lower basket 8 The cutlery basket 8 The
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Safety instructions It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant safety information. This information has been provided in the interest of your safety. You MUST read it carefu
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Description of the appliance 1. Upper basket stop 2. Water hardness dial 3. Salt container 4. Detergent dispenser 5. Control panel 6. Rating plate 7. Rinse aid dispenser 8. Filters 9. Lower spray arm 10. Upper spray arm 11. Upper basket 12. Worktop IN154 4
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The control panel On/Off indicator light Programme selection marker START/CANCEL indicator light Door handle Programme selector dial Indicator lights Programme guide Start/Cancel button Programme selector dial and On/Off indicator Indicator lights: have the following meanings: light: the selection of a washing programme occurs by WASH illuminates when the washing and rinsing turning the programme selector dial clockwise or anticlockwise, phases are running. until the desired washing programme (
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Prior to using for the first time Before using your dishwasher for the first time: b) Setting electronically (The dishwasher must be switched off) 1. Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions The dishwasher is factory set at level 5. 2. Remove all packaging from inside the appliance 1. Keep the START/CANCEL button pressed and turn the 3. Set the water softener programme selector dial clockwise until the programme 4. Pour 1 litre of water inside
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Filling with dishwasher salt Rinse aid Only use salt specifically designed for use in Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse, ensuring dishwashers. thorough rinsing, and spot and streak free drying. All other types of salt not specifically designed for use in The dispenser, which is positioned inside the door, holds about a dishwasher, especially table salt, will damage the water 110 ml of rinse aid, which is sufficient for between 16 and 40 softener. dishwashing cycles, depend
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In daily use Check if it’s necessary to refill with dishwasher salt or rinse Loading cutlery and dishes aid Sponges, household cloths and any object that can Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher. absorb water may not be washed in the dishwasher. Fill with dishwasher detergent . Before loading the dishes, you should: Select a wash programme suitable for the cutlery and - Remove large left-overs. dishes. - Soften remnants of burnt food in pans Start the wash programme. When
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The upper basket Use of detergent The upper basket is designed for plates (dessert plates, Only use detergents specifically designed for use in saucers, dinner plates of up to 24 cm in diameter), salad dishwashers. bowls, cups and glasses. We recommend the use of Finish detergents. Arrange items on and Using no more than the correct amount of detergent underneath the cup racks so contributes to reducing pollution. that water can reach all surfaces. Please observe the manufacturer’s dosing and
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Different kinds of detergent Detergent tablets Use of "3 in 1" combi detergents Detergent tablets from different manufactures dissolve at These products are detergents with a combined cleaning, different rates. For this reason, some detergent tablets do not rinsing and salt function. attain their full cleaning power during short washing 1. Check whether these detergents are suitable for your water programmes. Therefore please use long washing programmes hardness. Follow the manufacturers instru
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Washing programmes Programme Degree of soil Position Cycle description (3) Consumption values and of the Programme Energy Water type of load programme duration consumption consumption (in minutes) (in kWh) (in litres) selector dial Hot prewash Main wash up to 70°C Heavy soil. POWER WASH 2 warm rinses 1 115 - 130 1,6 - 1,8 19 - 21 Crockery, cutlery, 1 hot rinse pots and pans Drying Cold prewash Main wash up to 65°C Normal soil. 105 - 115 1,3 - 1,5 20 - 25 2 NORMAL 2 warm rinses Crockery and 1 h
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Starting a washing programme 1. Check that the baskets have been 6. End of the washing programme loaded correctly and that the spray The dishwasher will stop automatically. The illumination of the END indicator light indicates that arms can rotate freely the programme has ended. Switch off the dishwasher by returning the programme selector dial to the Off position. 2. Turn on the water tap The On/Off indicator light turns off. Open the dishwasher’s door, leave it ajar and wait a few minute
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Maintenance and cleaning Clean the external surfaces of the machine and control panel Attention! with a damp soft cloth. If necessary use only neutral Under no circumstances may the dishwasher be used without detergents. Never use abrasive products, scouring pads or filters. solvent (acetone, trichloroethylene etc....). Incorrect repositioning and fitting of the filters will produce Ensure that the seals around the door, the detergent and rinse poor washing results. aid dispensers are cleaned r
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Something not working Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved with the help of the instructions given here, without calling out an engineer. Important: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation a charge will be made, even if the appliance is in guarantee. ...a flashing fault code appears The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation. The intervention of an alarm
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...the wash results are not satisfactory The dishes are not clean The wrong washing programme has been selected. The dishes were arranged in such a way as to stop water reaching all parts of the surface. The baskets must not be overloaded. The spray arms do not rotate freely due to wrong arrangement of the load. The filters in the base of the washing compartment are dirty or incorrectly positioned. Too little or no detergent has been used. Where there are limescale deposits on the di
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Service and Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the to purchase spare parts please contact your local Service Company’s property. Force Centre by telephoning: This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights. 08705 929929 Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service to Friday. Visits may be available ou
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450 570-600 Installation instructions Any electrical and/or plumbing work required to install Water supply connections this appliance should be carried out by a qualified This dishwasher must be plumbed into a cold water supply. electrician and/or plumber or competent person. For making the connection itself, the coupling nut fitted to the Remove all packaging before positioning the machine. machine’s supply hose is designed to screw onto a 3/4" inch If possible, position the machine next to a
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Water outlet hose connection Electrical connection The end of the drain hose can be connected in the following This appliance must be earthed. ways: The manufacturer declines any responsibility should this safety measure not be observed. 1. To the sink outlet spigot, securing it to the underside of the work surface. This will prevent waste water from the sink If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for the running into the machine. socket, it must be cut off and the appropr
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Hints for test centres Testing in accordance with EN 60704 must be carried out with appliance fully loaded and using the test programme (see "Washing programmes" chart). Test in accordance with EN 50242 must be carried out when the salt container and rinse aid dispenser have been filled with salt and rinse aid respectively and using the test programme (see "Washing programmes" chart). Load: 9 standard place settings Rinse aid setting: position 4 (Type III) Detergent dosage : 5 g + 20 g (Type B)
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