BDF440SL 45 cm Freestanding dishwasher
USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC BDF440SL 45 cm Freestanding dishwasher NOTE: This User Instruction Manual contains important information, including safety & installation points, which will enable you to get the most out of your appliance. Please keep it in a safe place so that it is easily available for future reference; for you or any person not familiar with the operation of the appliance.
Contents Environmental note 4 Important safety information 5–7 Specifications Product dimensions Product specifications Energy efficiency details Electrical details 8-9 8 8-9 9 9 Description of the appliance Control panel 9 - 10 10 Using your dishwasher Before first use Filling with dishwasher salt Setting the water softener level Filling with rinse aid Setting the rinse aid level Filling with dishwasher detergent Loading the upper basket Adjusting the upper basket Loading the lower basket The cutle
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Note: Before discarding an old appliance, switch off and disconnect it from the power supply. Cut off and render any plug useless. Cut the cable off directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse. This should be undertaken by a competent person. Disable the door lock to make sure that children cannot get stuck inside the appliance. o The packaging materials that Baumatic uses are environmentally friendly and can be recycled.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety is of the utmost importance to Baumatic. Please make sure that you read this instruction booklet before attempting to install or use the appliance. If you are unsure of any of the information contained in this booklet, please contact the Baumatic Advice Line. General Safety o Repairs to your appliance must only be carried out by a Baumatic engineer or one of its authorised service agents.
o Care should be taken not to trap the power supply cable underneath the appliance whilst installing it. o No attempt should be made to alter or modify the specifications of this appliance. In daily use o This appliance is only designed to wash normal domestic washloads. If you use your dishwasher in any other way or it is incorrectly used, then Baumatic accepts no liability for any damage that might be caused and any guarantee will be void.
Child Safety o Your dishwasher should only be used by adults. You should not allow children in the area of the machine unsupervised. You should not let them touch the controls or play with the appliance. o It could be possible for a child or pet to gain access to the dishwasher if the door is left open. Therefore please check the inside of the appliance before setting it on a wash cycle. o Any packaging that is removed from the machine should be kept away from children.
Specifications Product dimensions Height: Width: Depth: 850 mm 450 mm 580 mm Product specifications o 9 Place settings o 7 functions: Normal Intensive Economy Glass Rapid Rinse 3 in 1 o 4 Wash temperatures: 40°C, 45°C, 50°C, 60°C o 4 Rinse temperatures: 55°C, 60°C, 68°C, 70°C o o o o o o o o o o Electronic aqua stop Delay start LED display Residual drying Concealed heating element Self-cleaning stainless steel micro-filter Anti-leak device Anti-flood device Collapsible plate racks Adjustable feet 8
o 3 in 1 wash program o Low water consumption (13 litres) Energy efficiency details Energy efficiency class: A Washing performance class: A Drying performance class: A Electrical details Rated voltage: 230 Vac 50 Hz Supply connection: 13 A (double pole switched fused outlet with 3 mm contact gap) Description of the appliance 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Upper basket Spray arms Lower basket Water softener Main filter Detergent dispenser 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) Cup shelf Cutlery basket Coarse filter Rinse aid dispe
Control panel 1) 2) 3) 4) ON/OFF button LCD display Delay start button Program selection buttons Before first use o Install the appliance as per the installation instructions contained within this booklet. o Fill the water softener with 1 litre of tap water and then fill with specialist dishwasher salt. After this you should set the water softener level. o Fill the rinse aid dispenser and then set the rinse aid dosage.
Filling with dishwasher salt IMPORTANT: You should only use salt that is specially designed for use in a dishwasher. If any other type of salt is used in the appliance (in particular table salt), it will damage the water softener. o Ideally you should fill the water softener with salt, just before you are about to run a wash program. This will help to clear any salt that may have overflowed from the water softener during the salt filling process.
o IMPORTANT: You do not need to pour 1 litre of water into the container when you subsequently fill the water softener with salt. Setting the water softener level It is possible to regulate the amount of salt that the water softener will release during a wash cycle. The water softener should be set to a level that is appropriate for the hardness of your water (please refer to the table below).
Filling with rinse aid The rinse aid is released during the final rinse and it helps to prevent water from forming droplets on your dishes. These droplets will lead to spots and streaks being left on items after the wash program has completed. o Your dishwasher is designed to utilise liquid rinse aid. o The rinse aid dispenser is located inside the drop down door, next to the detergent dispenser. o To access the rinse aid dispenser, you should turn the cap anticlockwise and it will pop out of the hole.
o You should continue to adjust the rinse aid level upwards until you get no water spots. o If you get cloudiness or streaking on your dishes, the rinse aid level is set too high and it is causing foaming during the wash cycle. Turn the arrow clockwise and lower the setting to the next number. Filling with dishwasher detergent The detergent dispenser must be refilled at the start of each wash cycle (apart from the rinse wash program).
Loading the upper basket The upper basket is most suited to washing delicate and light dishware, such as glasses, coffee & tea cups, saucers, plates, bowls and shallow pans (that are not heavily soiled). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Cups Small serving bowl Large serving bowl Glasses Saucers Dish o You should position the dishes and cookware in such a way that they are not moved by the spray of water during the wash cycle. o Use the diagram above as a guide to the most appropriate way to load the upper basket.
Adjusting the upper basket Your dishwasher has an adjustable upper basket which you can alter to the most suitable position for the items you are going to wash in the upper basket. The height of the upper basket can be adjusted by pulling the handle on either side of the basket upwards until it clips into place. Position 1 (upper position) o For accommodating items such as glass tumblers and wine glasses.
With upper basket raised With upper basket lowered Maximum height of dishes (upper basket) 19 cm 24 cm Maximum height of dishes (lower basket) 30 cm 25 cm IMPORTANT: Care should be taken to make sure that the spray arms can move freely when items have been loaded into the baskets. Loading the lower basket The lower basket is most suited to washing larger and more heavily soiled items, such as saucepans, saucepan lids and serving dishes.
The cutlery basket Cutlery should be placed inside of the cutlery basket. The cutlery basket should then be placed in the appropriate position in the lower basket. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Forks Soup spoons Dessert spoons Teaspoons Knives Serving spoon Ladle Serving fork o For the best washing performance, cutlery should be placed through the slots in the top of the cutlery basket.
Loading dishes and cutlery Household cloths, sponges or any other object that may absorb water SHOULD NOT be washed in a dishwasher. o Remove leftovers and soften the remnants of burnt food in pans, prior to loading dishes in the appliance. o Once the dishwasher has been loaded, check that the spray arms can move freely. If the spray arm comes into contact with any item, then you should rearrange the wash load.
The following items are NOT suitable for washing inside a dishwasher:o Cutlery with a handle of mother-of-pearl, wood, horn or china. o Plastic items that are not resistant to heat. o Cutlery that consists of glued parts that are not resistant to heat. o Cutlery items or crockery that are bonded. o Copper or pewter items. o Lead crystal glass. o Wooden platters. o Synthetic fibre items.
Program table Program Program information Intensive For the heaviest soiled loads, such as pots, pans, casserole dishes and dishes that have been sitting with dried food on them for awhile. Normal* For normally soiled loads, such as pots, plates, glasses and lightly soiled pans. Standard daily cycle. Economy For lightly soiled loads, such as plates, glasses, bowls and lightly soiled plates. Rinse For dishes that need to be rinsed and dried only.
Setting a wash program Make sure that the “Before first use” section has been followed. o Check whether the appliance needs rinse aid or salt adding to it. o Pull out the top and bottom baskets, then load them in accordance with the loading instructions. o Push the top and bottom baskets fully back into position. o Add detergent o Close the door firmly, so that you hear the door lock click shut. o Switch the appliance on by using the ON/OFF button, the power on indicator will light.
Changing the wash program o Press and hold down the program selection button of the wash program that was in progress for 3 seconds, to cancel the wash program. o Press another program selection button to choose the correct wash program. o After a few seconds, you will hear the appliance continue with the new wash program that you have selected. o IMPORTANT: You should only change a wash program if the detergent has not been released into the machine; otherwise you may get poor wash results.
Setting a delay start It is possible to delay the start of the wash program for a maximum of 12 hours. o Check whether the appliance needs rinse aid or salt adding to it. o Pull out the top and bottom baskets, then load them in accordance with the loading instructions. o Push the top and bottom baskets fully back into position. o Add detergent o Close the door firmly, so that you hear the door lock click shut. o Switch the appliance on by using the ON/OFF button, the power on indicator will light.
The 3 in 1 wash program Make sure that the water softener has been filled with salt and that the water softener has been set to its lowest setting. Make sure that the rinse aid dispenser has been set to an appropriate level. THIS WASH PROGRAM MUST BE SELECTED IF YOU ARE USING 3 IN 1 DETERGENT. IF YOU USE ANY OTHER WASH PROGRAM WITH 3 IN 1 TABLETS, THEN YOU MAY GET POOR WASH RESULTS. o Hang the 3 in 1 tablet container on the underneath of the upper basket, in the position shown on the diagram.
Rinse aid and salt indicator neons o The rinse aid and salt indicator neons on the control panel will let you know when the appliance needs rinse aid or salt adding to it. o The neon indicates that you need to add rinse aid to the appliance. You should follow the procedure outlined on pages 12 - 13. o The neon indicates that you need to add dishwasher salt to the appliance. You should follow the procedure outlined on pages 10 - 11.
IMPORTANT: Whilst the filtering system is efficient, your dishwasher is not a waste disposal unit. All items being washed inside of the dishwasher should have food scraps removed from them before being loaded into the appliance. Cleaning the filters For best performance and results, the entire filter assembly should be thoroughly cleaned regularly (ideally after each wash cycle). 1. Turn the coarse filter anti-clockwise and then lift it upwards.
Cleaning the spray arms The spray arms should be cleaned regularly, to prevent hard water deposits from clogging the spray arm jets and bearings. o IMPORTANT: Remove the lower basket before attempting to remove the lower spray arm. o To remove the spray arms, unscrew the nut and take out the washer that sits on top of the spray arms. o Gently pull upwards to remove the lower spray arm. o Gently pull downwards to remove the upper spray arm.
Cleaning the door o To clean the edge around the outside of the door, you should use a soft, damp cloth only. o To prevent water from penetrating the door lock or electrical components, DO NOT use a spray cleaner of any kind. o DO NOT use any abrasive cleaner or scouring pads on the inner or outer surfaces, as they may cause damage to them.
Error code failure system If your appliance senses that it is not operating correctly, then an error code may appear in the display window. The following error codes can possibly be remedied by the customer and the steps outlined below should be followed. BEFORE COMPLETING ANY MAINTAINEANCE ON THE APPLIANCE, IT SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED FROM YOUR MAINS POWER SUPPLY. E1 o Longer than expected fill time or drain time. 9 Check the water pressure of your mains water supply.
IMPORTANT: If any other fault code appears in the display window, you should not attempt to clear it yourself and contact the Baumatic Customer Care Department. IMPORTANT: If your appliance appears not to be operating correctly, then you should disconnect it from your mains supply and then contact Baumatic Customer Care on telephone number (0118) 933 6911. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE APPLIANCE YOURSELF.
General troubleshooting PROBLEM Dishwasher doesn’t run POSSIBLE CAUSES Fuse blown or the circuit breaker has tripped Power supply is not switched on WHAT TO DO Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances that are sharing the same circuit with the dishwasher. Make sure that the dishwasher is turned on and that the door is closed securely. Make sure that the power cord is fully plugged into the wall socket.
Dishes and pans are not clean Improper program Select a more intense wash program. Improper loading Make sure that the spray arms and the detergent dispenser are not being impeded by large dishes. Spots and filming on glasses and pans Extremely hard water Low inlet temperature Improper loading Improper detergent Incorrect salt/rinse aid levels Steam A normal phenomenon You may get a small amount of steam coming through the vent by the door latch, during drying and water draining.
Installation IMPORTANT: THIS INSTALLATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY A SUITABLY QUALIFIED PERSON. BAUMATIC ONLY SANCTION THE INSTALLATION GIVEN IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. YOU SHOULD DISPOSE OF ALL PACKAGING IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER. Positioning and levelling the appliance 9 Remove all packaging from the outside and inside of the dishwasher. 9 Place the dishwasher on a solid and level floor surface. 9 DO NOT PLACE THE DISHWASHER ON A CARPET.
9 Loosen the adjustable feet that are positioned on the base of the appliance. 9 Adjust each of the four feet until the appliance is level. IMPORTANT: When the dishwasher is positioned in the location where it will be used. Make sure that all four feet are resting firmly on the floor, by pressing down on each corner and checking that the appliance stands still.
o Separate the backing paper away from the strip. o Stick the condensation strip to the underneath of the worktop. o IMPORTANT: Failure to attach the condensation strip could result in damage to your worktop. Connecting to the mains water supply IMPORTANT: Do not connect the appliance to your mains water supply using an old or an existing water inlet hose. The inlet hose supplied with the dishwasher is the ONLY one that should be used. DO NOT CONNECT THE WATER INLET HOSE TO A HOT WATER TAP.
Water outlet 9 Secure the drain hose, so that it cannot move whilst the dishwasher is in use. 9 Place the end of the drain hose on your drain pipe. Push it a short way down into your drain pipe. 9 IMPORTANT: Do not insert the drain hose too deeply into the water pipe, as this may cause siphoning. 9 NEVER EXTEND THE DRAINAGE HOSE FROM ITS ORIGINAL LENGTH. Power supply 9 IMPORTANT: The electrical socket must still be accessible once the appliance is installed.
9 Consult the rating plate, located on the right hand side of the drop down door BEFORE making the electrical connections. Ensure that the voltage reaching the plug is the same as that on the rating plate. 9 DO NOT REMOVE THE RATING PLATE AS THE INFORMATION ON IT IS IMPORTANT. 9 The moulded plug that is supplied with the appliance must be placed into an earthed and insulated socket. 9 Broken or damaged power leads must only be replaced by a suitably qualified person.
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