Instructions for the use and care of your BFDW 640 Dishwasher
Contents For the user For the installer Important safety information 3 Description of the appliance 4 The control panel 4 Before using your dishwasher for the first time Rinse aid 5 5 Using your appliance Loading your appliance Use of detergent 6 6 8 Hints and tips 9 Washing programmes 10 Operating sequence 11 Maintenance and cleaning Internal cleaning Cleaning the filters External cleaning Prolonged periods of non-operation Frost precautions Moving the machine 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 Somet
Important safety information It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant safety information. This information has been provided in the interest of your safety.
Description of the appliance 1. Levelling spacers 2. Upper basket stop 12 3. Large filter 1 4. Detergent dispenser 2 11 5. Control panel 10 6. Rating plate 9 7. Rinse aid dispenser 8 3 8. Central filter 9. Lower spray arm 10. Upper spray arm 4 7 11. Upper basket 12. Worktop 6 5 IN106 The control panel 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 7. Programme sequence indicator As the programme progresses, the programme selector dial turns, to show the phase in the wash programme the appliance has reached. 1.
Before using your dishwasher for the first time: 1. Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions 2. Remove all packaging from inside the appliance 3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser. Rinse aid Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse, ensuring thorough rinsing, spot and streak free drying.
Using your appliance Loading your appliance Before placing dishes in the machine, remove any scraps of food, to avoid clogging the filters and consequently reducing the performance. Do not load very small items which can fall through the baskets. The lower basket UI49 The lower basket is designed to take saucepans, lids, plates, salad bowls, cutlery etc. Serving dishes and large lids should be arranged around the edge of the basket, ensuring that the upper spray arm can turn freely.
The upper basket The upper basket is designed for plates (dessert plates, saucers, dinner plates of up to 24 cm in diameter), salad bowls, cups and glasses. Arrange items on and underneath the fold-down cup racks so that water can reach all surfaces. Light items (plastic bowls etc.) should be loaded in the upper basket and arranged so they do not move. Before closing the door, ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely.
Use of detergent Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers. If using powder detergents proceed as follows: Min = 15 g Max = 30 g D 1. Open the dispenser lid by pulling the catch (D). 2. Add the detergent according to the instructions on the packet. 3. Always close the lid. M M IN AX 4. If the programme has a prewash add the required detergent over the lid of the dispenser. DE17 If using detergent in tablets proceed as follows: 1.
Hints and tips To save energy Items not suitable for dishwashers Place dishes in the machine immediately after every meal and wait until the dishwasher is full before washing. If necessary run the Rinse and Hold programme (see "Washing Programmes" chart) so that any food scraps do not become caked on the dishes while you are waiting to run the complete wash programme. Do not prewash dishes under running water.
Washing programmes Programme Degree of soil and type of load NORMAL 65°C Normal soil. WITH Crockery and PREWASH cutlery Starting position of the programme selector Required push buttons Cycle description Water usage per programme (in litres) Length of time per programme (in minutes) 20 92 A On/Off Cold prewash Main wash up to 65°C 1 cold rinse 1 hot rinse Drying Cold prewash Main wash up to 50°C 1 cold rinse 1 hot rinse Drying 20 90 BIO 50°C WITH PREWASH Normal soil.
Operating sequence 1. Check the filters 8. Ensure they are clean and properly positioned (see "Maintenance and cleaning"). 2. Check that there is rinse aid 3. Load the dishes Depress the On/Off push button. The MAINS ON indicator light will come on and the machine will start. If you wish to interrupt the washing programme at any time press this button again. 9. Remove any scraps of food. Pull the lower basket out and arrange the saucepans, plates and cutlery in it.
Maintenance and cleaning Internal cleaning 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. Cleaning the central filter (After each wash) Scraps of food may accumulate in the drain filter (A) and should be removed by rinsing the filter under running water. To remove the drain filter - simply pull it out by the handle.
External cleaning 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....). Prolonged periods of non-operation If you are not using the machine for any period of time you are advised to: 1. Unplug the appliance and then turn off the water. 2. Fill the rinse aid dispenser. 3. Leave the door ajar to prevent the formation of any unpleasant smells. 4.
Something not working Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Agent, please carry out the checks listed below. Symptom The machine will not start Solution ● ● ● The machine does not fill with water ● ● ● ● The door has not been properly closed. The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket. There is a power failure. Ensure the water tap is open.
If after all these checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Agent, quoting the model and serial number. This information can be found on the rating plate located on the right hand side of the dishwasher door (see picture). Prod.No. ........ Ser. No. ......... RA01 Service and spare parts This product should be serviced by an authorised Service engineer, and only genuine spare parts should be used. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself.
Hints for test centres Before starting any test it is necessary to fill completely with rinse aid the rinse aid dispenser.
Installation instructions Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person. Remove all packaging before positioning the machine. If possible, position the machine next to a water tap and a drain. Water supply connections This dishwasher may be fed with either hot (max. 60°C) or cold water.
Water outlet hose connection 1 2 3 Ø Ø 18 21 1. To the sink outlet siphon, securing it if necessary with a clamp. min 4 cm The end of the drain hose can be connected in the following ways: 3. To a stand pipe provided with vent-hole, minimum internal diameter 4 cm. min 30 cm max 100 cm max 100 cm 2. Hooked over the edge of the sink using the special curved plastic guide provided.
Adjusting the worktop You can move the worktop forward or backward by 25 mm in order to align the machine with other kitchen units. Simply unscrew the two rear retaining screws, move the top to the required position and then retighten the screws. Fitting under a counter (kitchen worktop or sink) By removing the machine’s worktop, you can install it under a close fitting sink unit or a pre-existing top, providing the dimensions of the recess correspond to those shown in the picture.
Fitting a decor panel on the door The door of this machine has frames for fitting a plastic laminate decor panel in the colour required to match the dishwasher with the rest of the kitchen furniture. If you wish to do this you must provide the panel yourself, that must have the following dimensions: Width: 588 mm Height: 586 mm Max thickness: 4 mm To fit the panel AP01 - Take the door frame off after removing the retaining screws around the edge.
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