52952 66/0en 13-02-2006 17:05 Pagina 1 User Manual Dishwasher MDW 542
152952 66/0en 13-02-2006 17:05 Pagina 2 Content Safety information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3 Control panel and functions - - - - - - - - - - -4 Audible signals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -6 Programme table - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -7 Before the first use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -7 Setting the water softener - - - - - - - - - - - - -8 Filling with dishwasher salt - - - - - - - - - - -10 Filling with rinse aid - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11 Adjusting the dosage
152952 66/0en 13-02-2006 17:05 Pagina 3 Safety information In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents. it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features.
152952 66/0en 13-02-2006 17:05 Pagina 4 ● Never use the dishwasher if the electrical supply cable and water hoses are damaged; or if the control panel, work top or plinth area are damaged such that the inside of the appliance is freely accessible. Contact your local Service Force centre, in order to avoid hazard. ● All sides of the dishwasher must never be drilled to prevent damage to hydraulic and electric components.
152952 66/0en 13-02-2006 17:05 ● Programme/Cancel button Pagina 5 Starting the washing programme: 1. Press the On-Off button. 2. Press the Programme/Cancel once, the light of the last performed washing programme illuminates and the End light flashes. 3. Press the Programme/Cancel as many times as necessary to illuminate the light corresponding to the desired programme. 4. Close the dishwasher’s door, the programme will start automatically.
152952 66/0en 13-02-2006 17:05 Pagina 6 Audible signals Audible signals have been introduced to help indicate which operations the dishwasher is performing. - end of the washing programme, - malfunction of the appliance. Factory setting: audible signals activated. Deactivation/activation of the audible signals 1. The dishwasher must be switched off. Switch on the dishwasher by pressing the On-Off button. 2.
152952 66/0en 13-02-2006 17:05 Pagina 7 Programme table Programme Use Cycle description 65° Normal Normal soil. Crockery, cutlery, pots and pans Prewash - Main wash 2 intermediate rinses - Final rinse Dry 65° Quick Light soil. Crockery and cutlery Main wash - Final rinse 50° Bio Normal soil. Crockery and cutlery Prewash - Main wash 1 intermediate rinse - Final rinse Dry Any. Partial load (to be completed later in the day). This programme does not require the use of detergent.
152952 66/0en 13-02-2006 17:05 Pagina 8 Setting the water softener The dishwasher is equipped with a water softener designed to remove minerals and salts from the water supply, which would have a detrimental or adverse effect on the operation of the appliance. The softener should be adjusted according to the hardness of the water in your area. Your local Water Authority can advise you on the hardness of the water in your area.
152952 66/0en 13-02-2006 17:05 Pagina 9 Setting the water softener electronically (see table) The water softener is factory set at position 5. The dishwasher must be switched off. Switch on the dishwasher by pressing the On-Off button. Press and hold Programme/Cancel button until programme light 1 flashes and programme light 2 illuminates with fixed light. Wait until programme light 2 turns off, programme light 1 goes on flashing and simultaneously End light starts flashing.
152952 66/0en 13-02-2006 17:05 Pagina 10 Filling with dishwasher salt CAUTION! Use only special salt suitable for dishwashers Unscrew the cap. Only before filling with salt for the first time, fill the salt container with water Using the funnel provided, pour in the salt until the container is full. IMPORTANT! Immediately start a complete programme. Remove any trace of salt. Replace the cap tightly turning it clockwise until it stops with a click.
152952 66/0en 13-02-2006 17:05 Pagina 11 Filling with rinse aid Open the lid. Fill up with rinse aid. The maximum level for filling is indicated by "max". Clean up any rinse aid which overflows. Close the lid and press until it locks. CAUTION! Never fill the rinse aid dispenser with any other substances (e.g. dishwasher cleaning agent, liquid detergent). This would damage the appliance. Top up the rinse aid when the indicator (B) becomes clear.
152952 66/0en 13-02-2006 17:05 Pagina 12 Loading cutlery and dishes ● The following items are not suitable for use in the dishwasher: - Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or mother-of-pearl handles - Plastic items that are not heat resistant - Older cutlery with glued parts that are not temperature resistant - Bonded cutlery items or dishes - Pewter or copper items - Lead crystal glass - Steel items prone to rusting - Wooden platters - Items made from synthetic fibres ● When loading the dishwasher, mak
152952 66/0en 13-02-2006 Load upper basket. Light items (plastic bowls etc.) must be loaded in the upper basket and arranged so they do not move. 17:05 Pagina 13 If plates are to be loaded in the upper basket: load them starting from the rear positions; tilting them slightly forwards and avoiding the front positions near the door. Adjusting the height of the upper basket If washing very large plates you can load them in the lower basket after moving the upper basket to the higher position.
152952 66/0en 13-02-2006 17:05 Pagina 14 Filling with detergent IMPORTANT! Only use detergents suitable for dishwashers. Observe the manufacturer’s dosing and storage recommendations. For programmes with prewash add an additional detergent dose in compartment B. Open the lid. Fill in the detergent in compartment A. When using detergent tablets: place detergent tablets in compartment A. Close the lid. Observe the dosing levels.
2952 66/0en 13-02-2006 17:05 Pagina 15 Cleaning and Care Cleaning the filters IMPORTANT! NEVER use the dishwasher without filters. Incorrect repositioning and fitting of the filters will produce poor washing results. The dishwasher must be switched off Clean filters A, B and C thoroughly under running water. Put the flat filter A back in the base of the washing compartment and ensure that it fits perfectly under the two guides D.
152952 66/0en 13-02-2006 17:05 Pagina 16 External cleaning Frost precautions 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....). 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.
152952 66/0en 13-02-2006 17:05 Pagina 17 Something not working IMPORTANT! The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation. Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved with the help of the indications described in the chart, without calling out an engineer. Open the door and carry out the following suggested corrective actions.
152952 66/0en 13-02-2006 17:05 Pagina 18 The wash results are not satisfactory The wrong washing programme has been selected. The dishes were arranged in such a way as to stop water reaching all parts of the surface. The baskets must not be overloaded. ● The spray arm do not rotate freely due to wrong arrangement of the load. ● The filters in the base of the washing compartment are dirty or incorrectly positioned. ● Too little or no detergent has been used.
152952 66/0en 13-02-2006 17:05 Pagina 19 Technical data Dimensions Width Height Depth. 59.6 cm 81.8 - 87.8 cm 55 cm Electrical connection Voltage - Overall power - Fuse Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the dishwasher’s door. Water supply pressure Minimum Maximum 50 kPa (0.5 bar) 800 kPa (8 bar) Capacity 12 place settings Max.
152952 66/0en 13-02-2006 17:05 Pagina 20 Hints for Test Institutes Testing in accordance with EN 60704 must be carried out with appliance fully loaded and using the test programme (see "Consumption values"). Test in accordance with EN 50242 must be carried out when the salt container and rinse aid dispenser have been filled with salt and rinse aid respectively and using the test programme (see "Consumption values").
152952 66/0en 13-02-2006 17:05 Pagina 21 Installation WARNING! Any electrical and/or plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician and/or plumber or competent person. WARNING! Only use, for connection to the water mains, new hose-set; old hose-set must not be reused. Water connection WARNING! The dishwasher must not be connected to open water appliances or instantaneous water heaters. This dishwasher must be fed with cold water.
152952 66/0en 13-02-2006 17:05 Pagina 22 CAUTION! Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from hoses and their connections after the installation. Ensure that the hoses are not kinked, crushed or entangled. Electrical connection WARNING! Safety standards require the appliance to be earthed. The manufacturer accepts no liability for failure to observe the above safety precautions.
152952 66/0en 13-02-2006 17:05 Pagina 23 Fitting under a counter IMPORTANT! Carefully follow the instructions on the enclosed template for building in the dishwasher and fitting the furniture panel. WARNING! The dishwasher must be secured against tilting. Therefore make sure that the counter it is fixed under, is suitably secured to a fixed structure (adjacent kitchen units cabinets, wall). This dishwasher is designed to be fitted under a kitchen counter or work surface.
152952 66/0en 13-02-2006 17:05 Pagina 24 Service and Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning: 08705 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at www.serviceforce.co.
152952 66/0en ● 13-02-2006 17:05 Pagina 25 This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights. Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a premium will be charged. Exclusions This guarantee does not cover: Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper use or neglect, the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic.
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