User information Dishwasher VA6111AF
Dear customer, Please read this User Information carefully and keep it to refer to at a later date. Pass this User Information on to any subsequent owner of the appliance. 1 3 2 2 The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning: Notes that concern your personal safety. Attention: Notes that show how to avoid damage to the appliance.
Contents Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Diagram of appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Prior to using for the first time . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions 1 Safety Prior to using for the first time • Follow the ”Instructions for installation and connection”. Correct use • The dishwasher is only intended for washing domestic dishes. • Additions or modifications to the dishwasher are not permitted. • Use only special salt, detergent and rinse aid suitable for domestic dishwashers. • Do not put any solvents in the dishwasher. This could cause an explosion. Child safety • Keep packaging away from children. There is a risk of suffocation.
Diagram of appliance Top Spray Nozzle Upper basket spray arm and floor spray arm Water hardness dial Dispenser for special salt Dispenser for detergent Dispenser for rinse aid Rating plate Filters Control panel ON/OFF button The ON/OFF button is used to turn the dishwasher on and off.
Programme buttons 1 2 3 Function buttons Multi-display 4 Set delay timer Control indicators The Programme buttons are used to select the desired dishwashing cycle.
The control indicators have the following meanings: 1) Refill with special salt 1) Refill with rinse aid 3 IN 1 3 in 1 function activated 1) These control indicators are never illuminated while a dishwashing cycle is running. Prior to using for the first time 3 If you wish to use 3 in 1 detergent: – First read the section “Using 3in1 detergents”. – Do not fill up with special salt or rinse aid. If you do not use 3in1 detergent, before using for the first time 1. Set the water softener 2.
3 Setting electronically: 1. Press the ON/OFF button. If indicators for the programme buttons are lit, a dishwashing cycle is activated. The cycle must be deactivated: Press function buttons 2 and 3 simultaneously for approx. 2 seconds. All additional wash programme button indicators will go out. 2. Press function buttons 2 and 3 simultaneously and keep them pressed. The LED indicators for function buttons 1 to 4 will flash. 3. Press function button 1. The LED indicator for function button 1 will flash.
Adding special salt 3 3 To decalcify the water softener, it must be filled up with special salt. Use only special salt suitable for domestic dishwashers. If you do not use 3 in1 detergent, fill up with special salt: – Before using the dishwasher for the first time. – When the control indicator for special salt is illuminated on the control panel. 1. Open the door and remove the lower basket. 2. Screw open the lid on the salt dispenser by turning it anti-clockwise. 3.
Filling up with rinse aid With rinse aid the rinsing water drains away better and so you get smear-free, gleaming dishes and clear glasses. If you do not use 3in1 detergent, fill up with rinse aid: – Before using the dishwasher for the first time. – When the control indicator for rinse aid is illuminated on the control panel. Use only special rinse aid for dishwashers and no other liquid detergents. 1. Open the door. The rinse aid compartment is located on the inside of the dishwasher door. 2.
Setting the amount of rinse aid required 3 Only change the amount dispensed, if smears, milky spots (reduce the amount) or dried on water spots (increase the amount) can be seen on glasses and dishes. (See section “If dishwashing results are not satisfactory”.) The dosage can be set from 1-6. The dosage is pre-set to “4” in the factory. 1. Open the dishwasher door. 2. Press the release button on the rinse aid compartment. 3. Open the cover. 4. Set the dosage level. 5.
Activating rinse aid inflow when 3in1 function is selected 3 3 If the 3in1 function is not selected, the rinse aid inflow is always activated. If the 3in1 function is selected due to the use of 3in1 detergent, the rinse aid inflow is deactivated. If the dishes then do not dry sufficiently, you should re-activate the rinse aid inflow (see also section “Using 3in1 detergents”). 1. Press the ON/OFF button. If indicators for the programme buttons are lit, a dishwashing cycle is activated.
In daily use Loading cutlery and dishes 1 Sponges, cleaning cloths and any other objects that can absorb water must not be washed in the dishwasher. Plastic and Teflon-coated dishes and pans tend to retain water droplets. These dishes and pans therefore do not dry as well as those made of china and stainless steel.
Loading cutlery 1 Warning: Sharp knives and other items of cutlery with sharp edges must be laid in the cutlery rack or in the upper basket to avoid the risk of injury. To ensure that all items of cutlery in the cutlery basket can be reached by the water, you should: 1.Place the grid insert on the cut- 2.Place forks and spoons in the lery basket cutlery basket's grid insert with their handles pointing downwards. For larger utensils, such as whisks, leave off one half of the cutlery grid.
To make it easier to load larger dishes, the two plate rests on the right in the lower basket can be folded down. Cups, Glasses, Coffee Service Load smaller, fragile crockery and long, sharp cutlery in the upper basket. • Arrange items of crockery on and under the folding cup racks so that they are offset from each other and water can reach all items. • The cup racks can be folded up out of the way for tall crockery items. • Lay or hang wine and brandy glasses in the slots in the cup racks.
Adjusting the height of the upper basket Maximum height of dishes in the 3 Upper basket Lower basket with upper basket raised 22 cm 30 cm with upper basket lowered 24 cm 29 cm The height of the baskets can also be adjusted when they are loaded. Depending on the model, your appliance is provided with one of the following types of upper basket: Type 1 Raising/lowering the upper basket 1. Pull out the upper basket completely. 2.
Adding detergent 1 Detergents remove the dirt from dishes and cutlery. The detergent must be added before the cycle starts. Only use detergent intended for domestic dishwashers. The detergent compartment is located on the inside of the door. 1. If the lid is closed: Press the release button. The lid will spring open. 3 2. Place the detergent in the detergent dispenser. The markings indicate the dosing levels for powder detergents: “20/30” corresponds to approx. 20/30 ml of detergent.
Concentrated detergents 2 Today’s detergents for dishwashers are almost exclusively low-alkaline concentrated detergents with natural enzymes in tablet or powder form. Using 50°C dishwashing cycles in conjunction with these concentrated detergents reduces pollution and is good for your dishes, as these dishwashing cycles are specially matched to the dirt-dissolving properties of the enzymes in concentrated detergents.
3 If you want to use 3in1 products 1. Press the ON/OFF button. If indicators for the programme buttons are lit, a dishwashing cycle is activated. The cycle must be deactivated: Press function buttons 2 and 3 simultaneously for approx. 2 seconds. All additional wash programme button indicators will go out. 2. Press function buttons 2 and 3 simultaneously and keep them pressed. The LED indicators for function buttons 1 to 4 will flash. 3. Press function button 4.
Selecting the dishwashing cycle (Cycle Table) Drying • • • • • • • • - 50 1,15 12 • • • 73 0,9 14 - Dessert dishes and coffee service, delicate glassware - lightly soiled 22 - 24 Dishes, excluding lightly soiled saucepans 12 - 24 • 14 - 16 • 1,75 - 1,95 Dinner service and cookware, normally soiled temperature-sensitive crockery 1,00 - 1,50 • 0,95 - 1,05 • 110 - 120 normally soiled, dried-on food remains 90 - 110 Dinner service and cookware 130 - 160 • Water (litres)
Selecting a programme When your dishes look like this, select: an intensive programme. a normal or energy-saving programme.
Starting a dishwashing cycle 3 1. Check that the spray arms can turn freely. 2. Turn the water tap on fully. 3. Close the door. 4. Press the ON/OFF button. 5. Select the desired cycle. The programme indicator comes on. The remaining time expected for the cycle will be shown in the multi-display. The selected cycle will begin after approximately 3 seconds. During the dishwashing cycle, the remaining time shown in the multidisplay may be adjusted according to the size of the load, degree of soiling, etc.
Setting the Delay Timer 3 With the delay timer you can delay the start of a dishwashing cycle for between 1 and 19 hours. 1. Press the Delay Timer button repeatedly until the multi-display shows the desired time delay, for example 12h, if the cycle is to start in 12 hours. The Delay Timer indicator is illuminated. 2. Select dishwashing cycle. 3. The time remaining to the start of the cycle is continuously displayed (e. g. 12h, 11h, 10h, … 1h etc.).
Care and cleaning 1 Do not use furniture care products or aggressive cleaners. • When necessary, clean the dishwasher’s controls with a soft cloth and clean warm water. • Occasionally check the internal dispensers, door seal and water inlet filter (if fitted) for dirt and clean them, if necessary. Cleaning the filters 3 The filters must be regularly checked and cleaned. Dirty filters will spoil the wash results. 1. Open the door and remove the lower basket. 2.
5. Remove the flat filter (3) from the base of the washing compartment and clean both surfaces thoroughly. 6. Re-insert the flat filter. 7. Place the fine filter in the micro-filter and fit the two together. 8. Insert the filter system in place and lock it by turning the handle clockwise as far as it will go. Ensure that the flat filter does not protrude above the base of the washing compartment. 1 Under no circumstances may the dishwasher be used without its filters.
3. Place cleaned upper basket spray arm back in position against the connecting piece: press the two together firmly, until you feel them snap into place. Bottom spray arm 1. To remove bottom spray arm, pull it upwards out of its catch. 2. Clean spray arm jets. 3. Place bottom spray arm back in position against connecting piece and press down firmly, until you feel it snap into place.
What to do if… Remedying small malfunctions Before you call the Customer Care Department, please check whether – you cannot remedy the fault yourself with the help of the following fault table or – whether it is caused by faulty, electrical connections and/or faulty water connections. In these cases the engineer must make you liable for the costs of the Customer Service intervention even during the warranty period.
Malfunction The cycle indicator for the selected dishwashing cycle is flashing, fault code Å 20 is displayed in the multi-display. (Problems with water drainage) Fault code Å 30 is displayed in the multi-display. The cycle is not starting. Possible cause The sink outlet is blocked. Remedy Clean out sink outlet. Water drain hose Check the position of the has not been correctly posihose. tioned. The anti-flood system has been triggered.
If the dishwashing results are not satisfactory The dishes are still dirty. • The wrong dishwashing cycle was selected. • The dishes were loaded is such a way that the dishwashing water did not reach all items. The baskets for the dishes must not be overloaded. • Filters in the floor of the dishwasher are not clean or incorrectly inserted. • Good quality detergent was not used, or too little was used.
Disposal 2 2 Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal facilities. Old appliance W 1 30 The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
Technical data Capacity: 12 place settings including serving dishes Permitted water pressure: 1-10 bar (=10-100 N/cm2 = 0.1-1.0 MPa) Electrical connection: AC 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz, 10 A; also see the rating plate on the right-hand side of the dishwasher’s interior door . Total output 2100 - 2300 W Dishwasher: Free-standing appliances 5 Dimensions: 850 x 598 x 598 (H x W x D in mm) Max. weight: 54 kg This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives: – 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.
Notes for Test Institutes Testing in accordance with EN 60704 must be carried out with the appliance fully loaded and using the test cycle (see “Cycle Table”). Tests in accordance with EN 50242 must be carried out when the salt dispenser in the water softener and the rinse aid dispenser have been filled with salt and rinse aid respectively, and using the test cycle (see “Cycle Table”).
Lower basket with cutlery basket*) Cutlery basket *) If necessary, you can remove the cup racks on the left-hand side and/or the beer glass holder.
Installation and connection instructions 1 Safety information for the installation • Only transport the dishwasher in an upright position, otherwise salt water may run out. • Before using the dishwasher for the first time, check for any damage caused in transport. Do not under any circumstances connect an appliance that is damaged. In the case of damage, please contact your supplier.
Installing the dishwasher • The dishwasher must be installed on a firm floor and adjusted to ensure that it is stable and level in all directions. • To compensate for unevenness in the floor and to match the height of the appliance to that of surrounding units, extend the threaded feet using a screwdriver. • Adjust the rear feet of the appliance using a cordless screwdriver from the front of the appliance. (See installation instructions.
Connecting the dishwasher Connecting to the water supply • The dishwasher can be connected to cold and hot water supplies up to max. 60°C. • The dishwasher must not be connected to open hot water appliances or instantaneous water heaters. Permitted water pressure Lowest permitted water pressure: 0,1 MPa ( = 1 bar = 10 N/cm2 ) Consult your plumber if the water pressure is less than 0,1 MPa.
Water drainage The drain hose must not be kinked, crushed or entangled. • Connecting the drain hose: maximum permitted height above the bottom edge of the appliance: 60 cm. Extension hoses • Extension hoses are available from your dealer or from our Customer Care Department. To ensure that the function of the appliance is not impeded, the internal diameter of extension hoses must be 19 mm. • The total length including extension hoses must not exceed 4 metres.
Electrical connection Details about the voltage, type of supply and the fuses required are to be found on the rating plate. The rating plate is located on the righthand inner edge of the dishwasher door. To isolate the dishwasher from the mains, pull out the mains plug. Important: – The plug must be accessible after the appliance has been installed. – Following installation, live parts and insulated wiring must not be accessible to a test finger in accordance with DIN EN 60335-1.
Service In the event of technical faults, please first check whether you can remedy the problem yourself with the help of the operating instructions (section “What to do if…”). If you were not able to remedy the problem yourself, please contact the Customer Care Department or one of our service partners. In order to be able to assist you quickly, we require the following information: – Model description – Serial number (S No.
België ATAG België NV 9420 Erpe-Mere tel: 053 - 806208 fax: 053 - 806057 Postbus 1033 • 6920 BA Duiven • Nederland 822 612 895-00-290506-01 Nederland Home Produkt Service (ATAG) Postbus 249 6920 AE DUIVEN tel: 0900 - 5550001 fax: 026 - 8821444
