Dishwasher DW12-PFE2 DW12-PFE2 ME Instructions for Use en 0120505844
Index Safety information 1 2 Installation 4 Getting to know your dishwasher 6 How to fill the salt 7 How to fill rinse aid 9 How to fill the detergent dispenser 9 Not suitable for the dishwasher 10 Arranging crockery, glasses, etc.
Safety information At time of delivery Check packaging and dishwasher immediately for signs of transport damage. If the appliance is damaged, do not put it into use but contact your supplier or customer service without delay. Please dispose of packaging materials properly. During installation Site the dishwasher and connect it up in accordance with the installation instructions. The dishwasher must not be connected to the electricity supply while installation is being carried out.
If your family includes children The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Keep detergents out of the reach of children, who must also be kept away from the dishwasher when it is open. If a fault occurs If the appliance malfunctions, turn off water supply to the appliance and disconnect the plug from the wall socket.
Installation Positioning the appliance Positioning the appliance in the desired location. The back should rest against the wall behind it, and the sides, along the adjacent cabinets or wall. The dishwasher is equipped with water supply and drain hoses that can be positioned to the right or the left to facilitate proper installation. Levelling the appliance Once the appliance is positioned, adjust the feet (screwing them in or out) to adjust the dishwasher, making it level.
Drain hose connection Insert the drain hose into a drain pipe with a minimum diameter of 4cm, or let it run into the sink, making sure to avoid bending or crimping it. If necessary, fit a syphon trap (U-bend) with a connecting piece for the drain hose (fig.C). The free end of the hose must be at a height between 40 and 100 cm and must not be immersed in water. fig.
Getting to know your dishwasher Close-up view (control panel) C E H J A B D F G A B C D ON-OFF Button E Delayed Start Indicator I F Time-remaining Indicator G Low Salt Indicator H Low Rinse Aid Indicator I Programme Button J Programme Indicator " 1/2 " Button " 1/2 " Indicator Delayed Start Button Dishwasher interior e a j c f g b d k l h i a Upper Rack b Lower Rack c Top Spray Arm g Salt Container Cap h Washing Filter i Detergent and Rinse Aid Dispenser d Silverware Basket e Third Spray
How to fill the salt Salt The hardness of the water varies from place to place. If hard water is used in the dishwasher, deposits will form on the dishes and utensils. The appliance is equipped with a special softener that uses a salt specifically designed to eliminate lime and minerals from the water. Loading the salt into the container Always use salt intended for use with dishwashers.
Adjusting salt consumption The dishwasher is designed to allow for adjusting the amount of salt consumed based on the hardness of the water used. This is intended to optimize and customize the level of salt consumption so that it remains at a minimum.
How to fill rinse aid Rinse aid This product makes dishes sparkle and helps them to dry without spotting. The dispenser is located on the inside panel of the door . When the low rinse aid indicator “H” lights, you must load rinse aid . H Loading the rinse aid Regardless of the type of detergent dispenser installed on your appliance, you must proceed as indicated below when loading the rinse aid.
Not suitable for the dishwasher What you should not put into the dishwasher Cutlery and tableware manufactured in whole or part from wood.They become faded and unsightly in appearance.Furthermore,the adhesives that are used are not suitable for the temperature that occur inside the dishwasher.Delicate decorative glassware and vases,special antique or irreplaceable china. The decorative patterns on such items will not be dishwasher-proof.
Arranging crockery, glasses, etc. in the dishwasher Before placing the dishes in the dishwasher, remove larger food particles to prevent the filter from becoming clogged, which results in reduced performance. If the pots and pans have baked-on food that is extremely hard to remove, we recommend that they are soaked before washed. This will eliminate the need for extra wash cycles. Pull out the rack to load the dishwasher.
How to use the upper rack The upper rack is designed to hold more delicate and lighter dishware, such as glasses, cups and saucers, plates, small bowls and shallow pans (as long as they are not too dirty). Position the dishes and cookware so that they do not get moved by the spray of water. The upper rack can be adjusted for height by using the knobs located on both sides of the rack itself (see fig.F). fig.
Programme overview Type of crokery e.g. china, pots/ programme pan s, cutiery, glasses, etc Wash Type of Amount of food food remains remains Condition of food remains Description of cycle Pre-wash with hot water. Extended wash at 70°C. Soups, Intensive Wash Non- casseroles, delicate sauces, Rinses with cold water. a lot potatoes, Normal Wash stuck Rinse with hot water. on hard Drying. pasts, rice, Pre-wash use cold water. eggs, roast or Extended wash at 55°C. fried food.
Delayed Start Detergent Extended Rinse Aid Duration in minutes Prewash Wash Energy Water consump- consump- tion in kWh tion in litres 25g 5g 112 1.62 18 15g 5g 94 1.48 16 25g 5g 102 1.24 15 15g 5g 90 1.15 14 25g 5g 162 1.05 14 20g 5g 142 1.00 13 15g 92 1.12 12 10g 82 1.10 10 15g 31 0.40 9 10g 29 0.30 8 12 0.02 3 12 0.
Washing dishes Programme selection The most appropriate programme can be identified by comparing the type of crockery, cutlery, etc., as well as the amount and condition of food remains, with the details contained in the wash cycle table.The corresponding programme sequence, duration and consumption details are shown in the right half of the overview. For example: Use the« normal» programme for dishes and utensils which have plenty of food remains stuck on hard.
End of programme Six beeps will indicate that the wash cycle has finished and all the programme indicators light. Switching the dishwasher OFF Several minutes after the programme has ended: Set main switch “A” to OFF. Open the door . Turn the water tap off. Remove dishes, etc. when they have cooled down. Interrupping the programme Open the door. Caution! There is a risk of water squirting out from inside the appliance. Do not open the door fully until spray arm has stopped rotating.
If the the door is closed, after 5 seconds the delayed start indicator “ E ” lights , the time-remaining indicator “ F ” will blink and decrease , the programme will start until the delayed start indicator “ F ” goes out . Cancelling or modifying a cycle A cycle that is underway can be modified if it has only been running for a short time. Otherwise, the detergent may have already been used, and the appliance may have already drained the wash water.
How to keep your dishwasher in shape After Every Wash After every wash, turn off the water supply the appliance and leave the door slightly ajar so that moisture and odors are not trapped inside. Remove the plug Before cleaning or performing maintenance, always remove the plug from the socket. Do not run risks. No solvents or Abrasive Cleaning Products To clean the exterior and rubber parts of the dishwasher, do not use solvents or abrasive cleaning products. Rather, use only a cloth and warm soapy water.
Care and maintenance Regular inspection and maintenance of your appliance helps to prevent problems from occurring.This saves time and aggravation.You should therefore carefully inspect the inside of your dishwasher from time to time. Overall condition of appliance Check that no grease or scale has accumulated on the inside of the dishwasher. If you discover any deposits: Clean the interior of the dishwasher thorughly with a detergent solution. Dishwasher salt H Check the LOW SALT indicator “ G” .
Spray arms Lime and remnants of food in the washing water can block the nozzles in the spray arms “ 10 ” and “ 11 ” and the arm mountings. Inspect the nozzles in the spray arms for blocked holes due to remnants of food. If necessary, pull the lower arm “ 11 ” upwards and lift it off. Unscrew the upper spray arm “ 10 ”. Clean both spray arms under running water. Refit the spray arms. Ensure that the lower arm has locked into place and the upper one is screwed tight.
Fault finding Resolving minor problems yourself Experience has shown that you can resolve most problems that rise during normal daily usage yourself, without having to call out a service engineer.Not only does this save costs,but it also means that the appliance is available for use again that much sooner. The following list of common occurrences and their remedies should help you identify the causes of most problems. Problems... ...
When the programme indicators “ J1,J3,J4” blink. Have you checked whether: J1 J3 J4 the drain hose is crimped or bent. the drain hose is too high. When the programme indicators “ J1,J2,J6” blink. Have you checked whether: J1 J2 J6 the drain hose is too low. If you take all these checks and the dishwasher still does not function or your dishwasher have any other error display, you can power the dishwasher OFF, and wait a few minutes.
Water remains inside appliance after programme has ended Blockage or kind in drainage hose. Pump is jammed. Filters are blocked. The programme is still running. Wait for the programme to end . ...during washing Unusual amount of foam is creased Normal washing up liquid has been poured into the rinse-aid container. Remove any spilled rinse aid with a cloth as it could otherwise lead to excessive foaming during the next washing cycle.
Plastic items are discoloured Not enough detergent was added to dispenser. Detergent has insuffcient bleaching properties. Use a detergent containing a chemical bleaching agent. White stains are left on crockery, glasses have a milky appearance Not enough detergent was added to dispenser compartment. Amount of rinse-aid was set too low. Although water is quite hard, no salt has been put in appliance. Water softener was set too low. Lid on salt container is not screwed tight.
Technical data Width 60 cm Depth 60 cm Height 85 cm Capacity Mains water pressure Power voltage Maximum current intensity Total absorbed power 12 standard place settings 0.03-0.6MPa 220-240V~ 50Hz 10A 1950W Important information Notes on waste disposal Old appliances still have some residual value. An environment-friendly method of disposal will ensure that valuable raw materials can be recovered and used again. When an appliance has reached the end of its working life,unplug it from the mains.
General information Measures must be taken to ensure that built-under and built-in units that are subsequently re-sited as free-standing appliances cannot topple over. This can be achieved by bolting the dishwasher to the wall or fitting it under a continuous work surface which is screwed to the adjacent cupboards. Information on comparability tests implemented in compliance with EN 50242 Appliance loaded in accordance with standard specifications.
A: Wiring box B: Door switch C: Water level switch D: Drain pump motor E: Dispenser F: Softener valve G: Overflow switch H1: Inlet valve H2: Inlet valve (Aquastop) I: Washing pump motor J: Temperature limiter L: Relay M: Low salt switch N: Low rinse aid switch O: Temperature sensor P: Flowmeter K: Heater Disposal The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
