BDW15 60 cm Fully integrated full height electronic dishwasher 1
BDW15 DISHWASHER 60 CM FULL HEIGHT DISHWASHERS IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL AND KEEP IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE! THIS MANUAL CONTAINS SECTIONS OF SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS & TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, ETC.
BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual 2 CONTENTS • SAFETY FIRST! SAFETY INFORMATION .……………..…………3 *Please read this before using your dishwasher! • BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE KNOWING YOUR DISHWASHER CONTROL PANEL ………………………..……..…4 DISHWASHER FEATURES …………..………….4 REVIEWING THE SECTION ON TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS WILL HELP YOU SOLVE SOME COMMON PROBLEMS WITHOUT THE NEED TO ASK FOR HELP FROM PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS. • USING YOUR DISHWASHER WATER SOFTENER …………………..………...5-6 DETERGENT ………………...........
3 BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ BEFORE USING! CHILD SAFETY ELECTRICAL SAFETY • • • • • • NOTE - This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance of electrical current. You will be able to tell if it is because a non-grounded appliance will give off an electrical discharge.
BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual 4 CONTROL PANEL NOTE: YOUR DISHWASHER’S CONTROL PANEL IS ON THE TOP LIP OF THE DOOR. IF YOUR APPLIANCE IS BEING INSTALLED UNDER A WORKTOP, YOU WILL NEED TO OPEN THE DOOR TO SEE THE CONTROL PANEL. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Program Indicator Light: when you select a washing program, the corresponding light will display. Program Key: Press to select a washing program. Multiple presses select different programs. See page 13 for how to program the washing cycle you want.
5 BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual Note on chemicals used by the dishwasher • Your dishwasher is equipped with an adjustable rinse aid and salt container. Using individual detergents, rinse aid and salt will give the best possible results as this will give the correct dosage of each chemical to suit your needs.
6 BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual SETTING THE WATER SOFTENER LEVEL YOU CAN ADJUST THE AMOUNT OF SALT USED BY THE DISHWASHER TO SOFTEN WATER TO GET THE BEST WASHING RESULTS, BASED ON THE HARDNESS OF WATER IN YOUR AREA. 2 THERE IS A RING ON THE NECK OF THE CONTAINER. ROTATE THE RING IN AN ANTICLOCKWISE DIRECTION FROM THE “-” SETTING TOWARDS THE “+” SETTING ACCORDING TO THE HARDNESS OF WATER IN USE. SEE TABLE BELOW. NOTE 1 1. THE SALT CONTAINER MUST BE REFILLED WHEN THE SALT WARNING LIGHT COMES ON.
7 BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual RINSE AID • THE RINSE AID IS RELEASED DURING THE FINAL RINSE TO PREVENT WATER FROM FORMING DROPLETS ON YOUR DISHES THAT CAN CAUSE SPOTS AND STREAKS. IT ALSO IMPROVES DRYING BY ALLOWING WATER TO FALL OFF THE DISHES. • YOUR DISHWASHER IS DESIGNED TO USE LIQUID RINSE AIDS. THE RINSE AID DISPENSER CAN BE FOUND INSIDE THE DOOR NEXT TO THE DETERGENT DISPENSER.
BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER 8 NOTE: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, FOLLOW THESE LOADING GUIDELINES. FEATURES AND APPEARANCE OF RACKS & CUTLERY BASKETS MAY VARY FROM YOUR MODEL. BEFORE LOADING! • • REMOVE ALL SCRAPS OF FOOD. • EMPTY DRINKS & LIQUIDS FROM CUPS. SOFTEN BURNT-ON FOOD IN PANS BY SOAKING.
9 BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual HOW TO USE THE UPPER RACK WATER. ALWAYS PLACE GLASSES, CUPS & BOWLS UPSIDE DOWN. PLEASE NOTE: WHEN THE UPPER BASKET IS IN THE FULLY RAISED POSITION THE MAXIMUM PLATE SIZE THAT CAN BE ACCOMODATED IS 28 CM. THE UPPER RACK IS FOR MORE DELICATE AND LIGHTER DISHWARE SUCH AS GLASSES, COFFEE & TEA CUPS, SAUCERS, PLATES, BOWLS, AND SHALLOW PANS (PROVIDED THESE ARE NOT TOO DIRTY).
BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual 10 ***NOTE***: THE UPPER RACK HAS SIDE FLAPS (PICTURED AT LEFT ABOVE BASKET). THERE ARE 4 (2 ON EACH SIDE). THESE CAN BE ADJUSTED INTO 2 POSITIONS = POSITION 1 (HIGH) AND POSITION 2 (LOW). TO MOVE THE FLAPS BETWEEN THESE POSITIONS, FIND THE LARGE HINGES CLASPING EACH FLAP TO THE UPPER RACK. THERE ARE TWO OF THESE AT EITHER END OF EACH FLAP. GENTLY PULL BOTH CLASPS OFF THE WIRE RACK AND MOVE THE FLAP TO THE DESIRED POSITION.
11 BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual CUTLERY BASKET CUTLERY SHOULD BE PLACED IN THE CUTLERY BASKET WITH HANDLES ALWAYS POINTING DOWNWARD (AT THE BOTTOM). VERY LONG UTENSILS (LADLES, etc.) SHOULD BE PLACED HORIZONTALLY AT THE FRONT OF THE UPPER RACK.
12 BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual STARTING A WASH CYCLE 1) MAKE SURE THAT YOUR DISHWASHER’S PLUG HAS BEEN PUSHED ALL THE WAY INTO THE WALL SOCKET. 2) MAKE SURE THAT THE WATER SUPPLY IS TURNED ON TO FULL PRESSURE. 3) LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER (SEE THE SECTION ENTITLED ‘LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER’, PAGES 8-11). 4) POUR IN DETERGENT (SEE THE SECTION ENTITLED ‘SALT, DETERGENT & RINSE AID’), PAGES 5-7. 5) OPEN THE DOOR, PRESS THE ‘ON/OFF’ BUTTON AND THE ‘ON/OFF’ LIGHT WILL COME ON.
13 BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual 5 grams (pre) / 22 grams (main) 5 grams (pre) / 22 grams (main) 22 grams 15 grams 15 grams OVERFLOW PROTECTION YOUR BAUMATIC DISHWASHER HAS AN OVERFILL PROTECTION DEVICE WHICH AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF THE INLET VALVE AND STARTS THE DRAIN PUMP IF THE WATER OVERFLOWS. IF THIS OCCURS THEN TURN OFF THE MAINS WATER SUPPLY BEFORE CALLING THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT.
BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual 14 FORGET TO ADD A DISH? A FORGOTTEN DISH CAN BE ADDED AT ANY TIME BEFORE THE DETERGENT DISPENSER OPENS. • • • • OPEN THE DOOR A LITTLE TO STOP THE WASHING. WAIT ABOUT TEN SECONDS. AFTER THE SPRAY ARMS STOP WORKING, YOU CAN OPEN THE DOOR COMPLETELY. ADD FORGOTTEN DISHES. CLOSE THE DOOR, THE DISHWASHER WILL WORK AFTER TEN SECONDS. NEED TO INTERRUPT A CYCLE? If an emergency arises, you can stop the machine at any time. Remember to wait approx.
15 BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual AT THE END OF THE WASH CYCLE WHEN YOUR DISHWASHER’S WASHING CYCLE HAS FINISHED: • THE ALARM WILL SOUND FOR EIGHT SECONDS. • OPEN THE DOOR OF YOUR DISHWASHER & SWITCH YOUR DISHWASHER OFF USING THE ‘ON/OFF’ KEY. • WAIT A FEW MINUTES BEFORE UNLOADING THE DISHWASHER TO AVOID HANDLING THE DISHES AND UTENSILS WHILE THEY ARE STILL HOT AND MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO BREAKAGE. THEY WILL ALSO DRY BETTER IF YOU LEAVE THEM IN FOR A WHILE.
BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual 16 RECIRCULATED DURING THE CYCLE. THERE ARE THREE PARTS TO THE FILTERING SYSTEM: 1) The Main Filter, 2) The Coarse Filter & 3) The Fine Filter. 1 MAIN FILTER Food and soil particles trapped by this filter are pulverized by a special jet on the lower spray arm and washed down the drain. 2 COARSE FILTER Larger items, such as pieces of bone or glass that could clog the drain are trapped in the coarse filter.
17 BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual CLEANING THE FILTERS • THE FILTER ASSEMBLY MUST BE KEPT CLEAN FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. You should remove the larger bits of food trapped in the filter after each wash cycle by rinsing the semicircular filter and cup under running water. To remove the filter assembly, pull up on the cup handle. • The entire filter assembly should be cleaned at least once a month. • To clear the coarse filter and the fine filter, use a cleaning brush.
BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual 18 HOW TO KEEP YOUR DISHWASHER IN SHAPE AFTER EVERY WASH, leave the door slightly ajar so that moisture and odours are not trapped inside. REMOVE THE PLUG before cleaning or performing maintenance. Never run the risk of electric shocks. DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR ABRASIVE CLEANING AGENTS to clean the exterior and the rubber parts of the dishwasher. Only use a cloth and warm soapy water.
19 BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE … CHECKING AGAINST THE CHARTS BELOW MAY FIX YOUR PROBLEM. PROBLEM Dishwasher doesn’t run! POSSIBLE CAUSES • Fuse blown, or the circuit breaker acted • Power supply is not turned on • Water pressure is low • … And (situation A) the number 17 is showing on the display. This means that your dishwasher has entered Test Mode – a factory sequence which you need not concern yourself with.
BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES • Some audible sounds are normal • Utensils are not secure in the baskets or something small has dropped into the basket and is loose Noise! Suds in the Tub! 20 WHAT TO DO • Sound from soft food shredding action and detergent cup opening. This is not a problem. • Ensure everything is placed securely in the dishwasher. • Dishwasher has not been used regularly.
21 BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES • Improper rack loading WHAT TO DO • Make sure there are no large dishes blocking the action of the detergent dispenser and the spray arms.
BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual PROBLEM Detergent left in dispenser cups! POSSIBLE CAUSES • Dishes block detergent cups Steam! • Normal phenomenon Black or grey marks on dishes! • Aluminium utensils have rubbed against dishes Water standing in the bottom of the tub! • • WHAT TO DO • Reload the dishes properly. • There is some steam coming through the vent by the door latch during drying and water draining. • Use a mild abrasive cleaner to eliminate those marks by hand.
23 BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES • Level appliance & ensure top screws attaching appliance to work surface are not lifting the weight of the dishwasher. • See pages 27-28 for information about correct fitting of door. • Adjust tension page 29. • Appliance not level • Door not fitted correctly • Door tension not adjusted • Door lock failure – Weight of door • Refer to service. Maximum weight of the door is 5.5 kg.
24 BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual ERROR CODES - WHAT THEY MEAN * YOUR DISHWASHER MAY EXPERIENCE A FAULT. SHOULD THIS HAPPEN, A CODE CONSISTING OF ‘E’ & A NUMBER FROM 1-7 CAN BE DISPLAYED. USE THIS TABLE TO UNDERSTAND WHAT IS WRONG. *NOTE*: ALWAYS CALL FOR A Baumatic Ltd ENDORSED / APPROVED SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO CARRY OUT REPAIRS. CODE SYMPTOM: CAUSE: WHAT TO DO: ‘E1’ LONGER FILL TIME. FAUCET IS NOT OPENED. Ensure that inlet hose is not kinked or crushed.
25 BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual DISHWASHER CHARACTERISTICS The BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher model is based firmly on convenience. Apart from having the same general workings as other household dishwashers, it has several extra features. Performance of Dishwasher - Your dishwasher 14 place settings Normal wash load of 14 place settings. has an A rated wash performance, A rated drying performance and A rated energy efficiency.
BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual 26 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: APPLIANCE SHOULD ONLY BE FITTED BY A TRAINED TECHNICIAN INSTALLING YOUR DISHWASHER a) PREPARATION Before you install your appliance, make sure that the place you have chosen to fit it is: • Near the existing power socket. • So that you can choose one side of the cabinet cavity to easily connect the dishwasher’s drain hoses. • Near your sink so you have easy access to the water inlet and drain hoses.
27 BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual b) PLACING AND FITTING YOUR DISHWASHER’S OPTIONAL FURNITURE DOOR 1 The furniture door (an optional accessory fitted to match your kitchen décor available from your kitchen unit dealer) can be attached to the front of the dishwasher according to the following diagram. (Measurement is in millimetres): • NOTE: THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF THE DOOR IS 5.5 KILOGRAMS. • DO NOT INSTALL WITH SCREWS THROUGH THE DOOR ONLY. • ONLY USE THE 2 SCREW HOLES AND BRACKETS AVAILABLE.
BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual 2 Install the hook on the furniture door and put the hook into the slot of the outer door of the dishwasher (see top figure). After positioning the panel, fix it onto the outer door using screws and bolts (see bottom figure). Installing the furniture door NOTE: NAMED IN FIGURE AS ‘AESTHETIC PANEL’ (PICTURED ON RIGHT) 1. 2. 3. Take away the cover. Affix the screw. Replace the cover.
29 BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual c) TENSION ADJUSTMENT OF THE DOOR SPRING Your dishwasher’s outer door is attached to springs. These are set at the factory to ensure they’re at the proper tension so that the door can open and close smoothly and conveniently. Note: If you have installed a cover panel over the door, you will have to adjust the door spring tension. • Using an Allen key, rotate the adjusting screw to tighten or slacken the steel cable.
d) 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. o o o The inlet hose will be located inside the cabinet of the dishwasher. Connect the water inlet hose to a threaded water tap that has a 3/4” thread. Fully tighten the inlet hose to the water tap.
31 BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual f) NOW YOU ARE READY TO CONNECT THE POWER CORD. WARNING! ELECTRICITY CAN BE DANGEROUS. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY: ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Electrical Requirements The dishwasher is designed for operation on an adequately wired individual 220-240V AC, 50Hz system. The required fuse rating is 13amp. Fused electrical supply is required – copper wire only. Time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.
BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual 32 g) NOW, PUT THE DISHWASHER ON THE SLIDE RAILS (These are supplied so your appliance can be pushed into place easily and to protect your floor surface from pressure points). See figure at bottom of page. h) THEN, APPLY THE CONDENSATION STRIP. The Condensation Strip must be fitted to the underside of the worktop above your dishwasher to protect it against any moisture. Its purpose is to deflect steam rising from your appliance to protect your worktop’s underside.
33 BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual j) NOW GET THE DISHWASHER LEVEL. NOTE: YOUR DISHWASHER MUST BE LEVEL FOR PROPER DISH RACK OPERATION AND WASH PERFORMANCE. WARNING! BE CAREFUL WHILE YOU ARE LEVELLING YOUR DISHWASHER IN PLACE – IT COULD TIP OVER AND INJURE YOU! CONSULT THE FIGURE BELOW FOR HELP! THE REAR FEET CAN BE ADJUSTED FROM THE FRONT OF THE DISHWASHER BY TURNING THE SCREWS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT HAND SIDES OF THE CABINET.
BAUMATIC BDW15 dishwasher user manual 34 FINAL CHECKLIST BEFORE OPERATING NOTE: BEFORE YOU START USING YOUR DISHWASHER, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE CHECKED: • • • • • • • WHETHER THE DISHWASHER IS LEVEL AND FIXED. WHETHER THE INLET VALVE IS OPENED. WHETHER THERE IS LEAKAGE AT THE CONNECTIONS OF THE CONDUCTS. WHETHER THE WIRES ARE TIGHTLY CONNECTED. WHETHER THE POWER IS SWITCHED ON. WHETHER THE INLET AND DRAIN HOSES ARE KNOTTED / KINKED.
Baumatic Ltd. Conditions of guarantee Dear Customer, Your new Baumatic appliance comes complete with a free 12 month guarantee covering both parts and labour costs resulting from defective materials or workmanship. Baumatic also gives you the opportunity to automatically extend the guarantee period for a further 12 months at no extra cost, giving an initial guarantee period of 24 months. The extended guarantee period applies to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland only.
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