56998 37/0en 7-10-2006 12:20 Pagina 1 User manual Dishwasher TDF 221
156998 37/0en 7-10-2006 12:20 Pagina 2 Content Safety information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3 Control panel and functions - - - - - - - - - - -4 Programme table - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -6 Before the first use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -7 Setting the water softener - - - - - - - - - - - - -7 Filling with dishwasher salt - - - - - - - - - - -10 Filling with rinse aid - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11 Adjusting the dosage of rinse aid - - - - - - -11 Loading cutlery and dishes -
156998 37/0en 7-10-2006 12:20 Pagina 3 Safety information In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features.
156998 37/0en 7-10-2006 12:20 Pagina 4 ● Never use the dishwasher if the electrical supply cable and water hoses are damaged; or if the control panel, work top or plinth area are damaged such that the inside of the appliance is freely accessible. Contact your local Service Force centre, in order to avoid hazard. ● All sides of the dishwasher must never be drilled to prevent damage to hydraulic and electric components.
156998 37/0en 7-10-2006 12:20 ● Pagina 5 Starting the washing programme: 1. Select a washing programme. 2. Press the start / cancel button (corresponding light on). IMPORTANT! Once the programme has started, if you want to change the selection made you must cancel the washing programme in progress. Start / cancel button Delay start button ● Cancel the washing programme in progress: 1. Press and hold the start / cancel button until the corresponding light turns off. 2.
156998 37/0en 7-10-2006 Salt refilling light Rinse aid refilling light 12:20 Pagina 6 Illuminates when special salt needs to be filled. It can remain illuminated several hours after the salt has been filled. Illuminates when rinse aid needs to be filled. Programme table Programme Use Cycle description POWER WASH 70° 1 Heavy soil. Crockery, cutlery, pots and pans Prewash - Main wash 2 intermediate rinses Final rinse - Dry NORMAL WASH 65° 2 Normal soil.
156998 37/0en 7-10-2006 12:20 Pagina 7 Before the first use When using separate special (dishwasher) salt, rinse aid and detergent: When using tablets that integrate rinse aid, detergent, salt function and other additives: - set the water softener - add special (dishwasher) salt - fill up with rinse aid there is no need to fill up with special salt or rinse aid. Check whether these detergents are suitable for your water hardness. Follow the manufacturers instructions.
156998 37/0en 7-10-2006 12:20 Water hardness Pagina 8 Number of flashes of the “end of programme” light Adjustment of the water hardness setting in Clarke1) in °TH2) in mmol/l3) 64 - 88 91 - 125 9,0 - 12,5 10 2 level 10 53 - 63 76 - 90 7,6 - 8,9 9 2 level 9 46 - 52 65 - 75 6,5 - 7,5 8 2 level 8 36 - 45 51 - 64 5,1 - 6,4 7 2 level 7 28 - 35 40 - 50 4,0 - 5,0 6 2 level 6 23 - 27 33 - 39 3,3 - 3,9 5 2 level 5 18 - 22 13 - 17 26 - 32 19 - 25 2,6 - 3,2 1,9 - 2,5 4
156998 37/0en 7-10-2006 12:20 Pagina 9 Setting the water softener electronically (see table) The water softener is factory set at position 5. The dishwasher must be switched off Press and hold the start / cancel button and turn the programme selector dial clockwise till the first programme. Keep the button pressed until the programme selector light and the start / cancel light start flashing. Release the button. The End light will flash. The number of flashes corresponds to current level set.
156998 37/0en 7-10-2006 12:20 Pagina 10 Filling with dishwasher salt CAUTION! Use only special salt suitable for dishwashers Only before filling with salt for the first time, fill the salt container with water Using the funnel provided, pour in the salt until the container is filled with salt. IMPORTANT! Immediately start a complete programme. Remove any trace of salt. Replace the cap tightly turning it clockwise until it stops with a click.
156998 37/0en 7-10-2006 12:20 Pagina 11 Filling with rinse aid Open the lid. Fill up with rinse aid. The maximum level for filling is indicated by "max". Clean up any rinse aid which overflows. Close the lid and press until it locks. IMPORTANT! Top up the rinse aid when the light on the control panel illuminates. CAUTION! Never fill the rinse aid dispenser with any other substances (e.g. dishwasher cleaning agent, liquid detergent). This would damage the appliance.
156998 37/0en 7-10-2006 12:20 Pagina 12 Loading cutlery and dishes ● The following items are not suitable for use in the dishwasher: - Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or mother-of-pearl handles - Plastic items that are not heat resistant - Older cutlery with glued parts that are not temperature resistant - Bonded cutlery items or dishes - Pewter or copper items - Lead crystal glass - Steel items prone to rusting - Wooden platters - Items made from synthetic fibres ● When loading the dishwasher, make
156998 37/0en 7-10-2006 Load upper basket. Light items (plastic bowls etc.) must be loaded in the upper basket and arranged so they do not move. 12:20 Pagina 13 For taller items, the cup racks can be folded upwards. If plates are to be loaded in the upper basket: load them starting from the rear positions; tilting them slightly forwards and avoiding the front positions near the door.
156998 37/0en 7-10-2006 12:20 Pagina 14 Filling with detergent IMPORTANT! Only use detergents suitable for dishwashers. Observe the manufacturer’s dosing and storage recommendations. For programmes with prewash add an additional detergent dose in compartment B. Open the lid. Fill in the detergent in compartment A. When using detergent tablets: place detergent tablets in compartment A. Close the lid. Observe the dosing levels.
6998 37/0en 7-10-2006 12:20 Pagina 15 Cleaning and care Cleaning the filters IMPORTANT! NEVER use the dishwasher without filters. Incorrect repositioning and fitting of the filters will produce poor washing results. Remove filter A from the base of the washing compartment. The dishwasher must be switched off Clean filters A, B and C thoroughly under running water. Put the flat filter A back in the base of the washing compartment and ensure that it fits perfectly under the two guides D.
156998 37/0en 7-10-2006 12:20 Pagina 16 External cleaning Frost precautions Clean the external surfaces of the machine and control panel with a damp soft cloth. If necessary use only neutral detergents. Never use abrasive products, scouring pads or solvent (acetone, trichloroethylene etc....). Ensure that the seals around the door, the detergent and rinse aid dispensers are cleaned regularly with a damp cloth. We recommend every 3 months to run a 65°C wash programme without dishes using detergent.
156998 37/0en 7-10-2006 12:20 Pagina 17 Something not working IMPORTANT! The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation. Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved with the help of the indications described in the chart, without calling out an engineer. Switch off the dishwasher, open the door and carry out the following suggested corrective actions. Fault code / malfunction The dishwasher does not fill with water.
156998 37/0en 7-10-2006 12:20 Pagina 18 The wash results are not satisfactory 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 arm do not rotate freely due to incorrect 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.
156998 37/0en 7-10-2006 12:20 Pagina 19 Technical data Dimensions Width Height Depth. 60 cm 85 cm 61 cm Electrical connection Voltage - Overall power - Fuse Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the dishwasher’s door. Water supply pressure Minimum Maximum 0,05 MPa (0.5 bar) 0,8 MPa (8 bar) Capacity 12 place settings Max.
156998 37/0en 7-10-2006 12:20 Pagina 20 Hints for test institutes Testing in accordance with EN 60704 must be carried out with appliance fully loaded and using the test programme (see "Consumption values"). 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 "Consumption values").
156998 37/0en 7-10-2006 12:20 Pagina 21 Installation WARNING! Any electrical and/or plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician and/or plumber or competent person. Water connection WARNING! The dishwasher must not be connected to open water appliances or instantaneous water heaters. This dishwasher must be fed with cold water. WARNING! Only use, for connection to the water mains, new hose-set; old hose-set must not be reused.
156998 37/0en 7-10-2006 12:20 Pagina 22 CAUTION! Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from hoses and their connections after the installation. Ensure that the hoses are not kinked, crushed or entangled. Electrical connection WARNING! Safety standards require the appliance to be earthed. The manufacturer accepts no liability for failure to observe the above safety precautions.
156998 37/0en 7-10-2006 12:20 Pagina 23 Fitting under a counter By removing the dishwasher’s worktop, you can install it under a close fitting sink unit or a pre-existing top. Unscrew the two screws at the rear. Be sure that once the appliance has been installed, it is easily accessible for the service engineer in the event that a repair is required. Push the top backwards about 1 cm. Lift top at the front and remove it. Check if the dishwasher is levelled.
156998 37/0en 7-10-2006 12:20 Pagina 24 Service and spare parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning: 08705 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at www.serviceforce.co.
156998 37/0en 7-10-2006 12:20 Pagina 25 Guarantee conditions Standard Guarantee Conditions Exclusions We, Tricity Bendix, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of purchase this Tricity Bendix appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: ● ● The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity
156998 37/0en 7-10-2006 12:20 Pagina 26 European guarantee This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux, in each of the countries listed in the following page, for the period specified in the appliance guarantee or otherwise by law.
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