User Manual Dishwasher VA61313KT
CONTENTS Safety information Safety instructions Product description Control panel Programmes Settings 2 3 5 5 6 7 Before first use Daily use Hints and tips Care and cleaning Troubleshooting Technical information 9 10 12 13 15 18 Subject to change without notice. SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect installation or usage.
• • • • • • • • • • Do not change the specification of this appliance. The operating water pressure (minimum and maximum) must be between 0.5 (0.05) / 8 (0.8) bar (MPa) Obey the maximum number of 13 place settings. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation. • Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug. • This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives. • UK and Ireland only. This appliance is fitted with a 13 A mains plug. If it is necessary to change the mains plug fuse, use only a 13 A ASTA (BS 1362) fuse.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1 2 11 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 8 7 6 Upper spray arm Lower spray arm Filters Rating plate Salt container Air vent 5 4 7 8 9 10 11 Rinse aid dispenser Detergent dispenser Cutlery basket Lower basket Upper basket 3 CONTROL PANEL 1 2 5 1 On/off button 2 Programme indicators 4 3 3 Indicators 4 Programme button
5 Delay button Indicators Indicator Description End indicator. Rinse aid indicator. It is always off while the programme operates. Salt indicator. It is always off while the programme operates. PROGRAMMES Programme Degree of soil Type of load Programme phases Normal soil Crockery and cutlery • • • • Heavy soil Crockery, cut‐ lery, pots and pans Consumption values 1) Dura‐ tion (min) Energy (kWh) Water (l) Pre-wash Wash 50 °C Rinses Dry 227 1.
Information for test institutes Write down the product number (PNC) that is on the rating plate. For all the necessary information for test performance, send an email to: info.test@dishwasher-production.com SETTINGS Programme selection mode and user mode When the appliance is in programme selection mode it is possible to set a programme and to enter the user mode. Settings available in the user mode: • The level of water softener according to the water hardness.
German de‐ grees (°dH) French de‐ grees (°fH) mmol/l Clarke de‐ grees Water softener level 23 - 28 40 - 50 4.0 - 5.0 28 - 35 6 19 - 22 33 - 39 3.3 - 3.9 23 - 27 5 1) 15 - 18 26 - 32 2.6 - 3.2 18 - 22 4 11 - 14 19 - 25 1.9 - 2.5 13 - 17 3 4 - 10 7 - 18 0.7 - 1.8 5 - 12 2 <4 <7 <0.7 <5 1 2) 1) Factory setting. 2) Do not use salt at this level.
How to deactivate AirDry Make sure the appliance is in user mode. During the drying phase, the door opens automatically and remains ajar. CAUTION! Do not try to close the appliance door within 2 minutes after automatic opening. This can cause damage to the appliance. 1. Press the programme button twice. • The indicators and are on. • The indicator flashes. 2. Wait until the indicators and are off. The indicator still flashes. • The indicator shows the current setting: off = AirDry is deactivated. 3.
2. Put 1 litre of water in the salt container (only for the first time). 3. Fill the salt container with 1 kg of salt (until it is full). How to fill the rinse aid dispenser B E A M AX 4 1 3 2 + - C D 4. Carefully shake the funnel by its handle to get the last granules inside. 5. Remove the salt around the opening of the salt container. 6. Turn the cap of the salt container clockwise to close the salt container. CAUTION! Water and salt can come out of the salt container when you fill it.
Using the detergent A 30 B Starting a programme D 20 C 1. Press the release button (B) to open the lid (C). 2. Put the detergent, in powder or tablets, in the compartment (A). 3. If the programme has a prewash phase, put a small quantity of detergent in the compartment (D). 4. Close the lid. Make sure that the release button locks into position. Using the multi-tablets When you use tablets, that contain salt and rinse aid, do not fill the salt container and the rinse aid dispenser. 1.
Cancelling the delay start End of the programme Press and hold the programme button until the appliance is in programme selection mode. When you cancel the delay start, you have to set the programme again. When the programme is completed the indicator is on. Cancelling the programme Press and hold the programme button until the appliance is in programme selection mode. Make sure that there is detergent in the detergent dispenser before you start a new programme. 1.
1. Set the highest level of the water softener. 2. Make sure that the salt and rinse aid containers are full. 3. Start the shortest programme with a rinsing phase. Do not add detergent and do not load the baskets. 4. When the programme is completed, adjust the water softener according to the water hardness in your area. 5. Adjust the released quantity of rinse aid. Loading the baskets • Only use the appliance to wash items that are dishwasher-safe.
C B A 1. Turn the filter (B) counterclockwise and remove it. 2. Remove the filter (C) out of filter (B). 3. Remove the flat filter (A). 4. Wash the filters. 5. Make sure that there are no residues of food or soil in or around the edge of the sump. 6. Put back in place the flat filter (A). Make sure that it is correctly positioned under the 2 guides. 7. Reassemble the filters (B) and (C). 8. Put back the filter (B) in the flat filter (A). Turn it clockwise until it locks.
Internal cleaning CAUTION! An incorrect position of the filters can cause bad washing results and damage to the appliance. Cleaning the spray arms Do not remove the spray arms. If the holes in the spray arms are clogged, remove remaining parts of soil with a thin pointed object. External cleaning • Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. • Only use neutral detergents. • Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads or solvents.
Problem and alarm code Possible cause and solution The appliance does not fill with water. • The end indicator flashes 1 time in‐ termittently. • Acoustic signal sounds 1 time inter‐ mittently. • • • • • Make sure that the water tap is open. Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not too low. For this information, contact your local water authority. Make sure that the water tap is not clogged. Make sure that the filter in the inlet hose is not clogged.
Refer to "Before first use", "Daily use", or "Hints and tips" for other possible causes. Once you have checked the appliance, deactivate and activate the appliance. If the problem occurs again, contact an Authorised Service Centre. For alarm codes not described in the table, contact an Authorised Service Centre. The washing and drying results are not satisfactory Problem Possible cause and solution Poor washing results. • • • Poor drying results.
Problem Possible cause and solution Traces of rust on cutlery. • • There are residues of deter‐ gent in the dispenser at the end of the programme. • • • There is too much salt in the water used for washing. Refer to "The water softener". Silver and stainless steel cutlery were placed together. Avoid to put silver and stainless steel items close togeth‐ er. The detergent tablet got stuck in the dispenser and therefore was not completely washed away by water.
Capacity Place settings 13 Power consumption Left-on mode (W) 5.0 Power consumption Off-mode (W) 0.50 1) Refer to the rating plate for other values. 2) If the hot water comes from alternative source of energy, (e.g. solar panels, aeolian energy), use the hot water supply to decrease energy consumption. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS not dispose of appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office.
When contacting the service department, have the complete type number to hand. You will find the addresses and phone numbers of the service organisation on the guarantee card.
