Use & Care MANUAL 3 & 5 SERIES VDWU524SS VDWU524WSSS FDWU524WS FDWU524 VDWU324SS FDWU324
To prevent accidents, which could cause serious injury or death, as well as machine damage read these instructions before installation and / or use. CONTENTS 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 2. RECYCLING 3 3. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DISHWASHER 4. LOADING THE DISHWASHER 4 5 4.1 UPPER RACK 4.2 LOWER RACK 4.3 PROPER AND IMPROPER LOADING OF DISHWARE 7 10 14 5.
INTRODUCTION Please read this user manual and particularly the safety instructions completely and carefully. They will save you time and effort and help to ensure optimum dishwasher performance. Be sure to observe all listed warnings and cautions. Look particularly for the icons with exclamation marks inside. The information icon will also provide important references. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
• • • • • • • • • To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in, on or near the dishwasher. Use only detergents or rinse aids recommended for use in a household dishwasher and keep them in a dry place out of the reach of children. Check that the detergent dispenser is empty after the completion of each wash program. Dishwasher detergents contain chemicals that can cause sickness and may be if they are inhaled or swallowed.
• • • Chidren should not operate this machine without adult supervision. Be careful to not leave the door fully open when not being loaded or unloaded to prevent someone from tripping on the unit. WARNING:If your dishwasher is equipped with internal illumination, lamp should only be replaced by the Authorized Service Agent in case of failures that may occur on the lamp. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Nickel (Metallic) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer.
3. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DISHWASHER 15 1. Upper basket 2. Upper impeller 3. Lower impeller 4. Removable cutlery basket 5. Door 6. Model and Serial Tag 7. Control panel 8. Detergent and rinse agent dispenser 9. Lower basket 10. Filters 11. Salt container (Select Models) 12. Upper basket rail 13. Upper cutlery basket (Select Models) 14. Tabletop (Select Models) 15.
Upper rack (International Pattern) 4. LOADING THE DISHWASHER 1. 2. 3. Pull the handle to open the door. If the door is opened during operation, the dishwasher will stop running. Once the door is closed the program will continue. Remove coarse food leftovers from tableware. Now you can load the dishwasher.
Upper cutlery basket (Select Lower rack (Select Models) Models) Additional Loading Pattern – Bottom rack (10 place settings) International Loading Pattern – Upper cutlery basket (12 place settings) Upper cutlery basket (Select Upper rack (Select Models) Models) Upper cutlery basket (MODEL DEPENDING) Additional Loading Pattern – Top rack (10 place settings) International Loading Pattern – Upper cutlery basket (10 place settings) 6 USA
A A A C • • • • • • CAUTION:Large knives and other utensils with sharp tips and edges must be placed horizontally into the upper rack due to risk of injury. Other smaller knives and sharp utensils should be placed with sharp side down in the cutlery basket. • CAUTION:Use extreme caution when removing knives and other sharp utensils from the dishwasher. These items may have shifted position during the wash program, and may be wet or slippery. 4.
COLLAPSIBLE UPPER BASKET WIRES (Select Models) You can use collapsible wires when you need a larger space for your dishes in the upper basket of your machine. To bring the collapsible wires into horizontal position, grab the wire from the middle position and push them in the direction of arrow in the figure. Place your larger dishes into the area created. To bring the wires back to vertical position, just lift them up.
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE UPPER BASKET (Select Models) The upper basket height adjustment mechanism has been designed for you to create large spaces in the lower or upper sections of your machine depending on your needs by adjusting the height in the upper or lower direction while your basket is empty or loaded. To lower the basket, while it is in the uppermost position; 1.
UPPER BASKET MULTIPURPOSE SERVICE RACK (Select Models) This accessory located at the upper basket of your machine allows you to easily wash pieces such as extra long ladles and bread knives. 4.2 LOWER RACK Use the lower rack for plates, bowls, pots etc. You can lift up the upper basket multipurpose service rack to remove it if you do not want to use it. If you want to use the upper basket multipurpose service rack again, you can easily attach it to the side section of your upper basket.
COLLAPSIBLE LOWER BASKET TINES (Select Models) There are foldable tines (A) located in the lower basket of the machine that are designed for an easier placement of large pieces such as pans, bowls, etc. You can create larger spaces by folding each tines individually or all of them at once. C To bring the collapsible tines into horizontal position, grab the tines from mid position and push them in the directions of arrows (B). To bring the tines back to vertical position, just lift them up.
REMOVABLE CUTLERY BASKET (Select Models) Removable cutlery basket is designed to wash your dishes such as knife, fork, spoon, etc. in a more efficient manner. Since the silverware basket can be moved (A, B), you can create more space while placing your dishes in the lower basket and free up space for your dishes of different sizes. 12 LOWER BASKET BOTTLE WIRE (Select Models) The bottle wire is designed for easier washing of long pieces with wide mouths.
LOWER BASKET MULTIPURPOSE / HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SERVICE RACK (Select Models) This accessory located in the lower basket of your machine allows you to easily wash pieces such as extra glasses, long ladles and bread knives. C A UPPER CUTLERY BASKET (Select Models) Upper cutlery basket is designed to wash your cutlery items such as forks, spoons and etc. by placing them between the bars on the basket.
4.3 PROPER AND IMPROPER LOADING OF DISHWARE 6 4 4 3 2 3 1: Salad Fork 2: Teaspoon 3: Dinner fork 4: Knife-solid handle 5: Serving spoon 6: Serving fork 2 1 1 1 1 2 4 3 4 4 3 3 2 4 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 5 3 4 4 4 3 2 3 3 5 4 4 4 Sliding Cutlery Basket load pattern for 12 place settings according to the AHAM DW-1 Standards • Place all containers such as cups, glasses and pots into the dishwasher with the opening facing downwards (so that no water can collect).
5. WHAT SHOULD NOT BE WASHED IN YOUR DISHWASHER • • • • • • • • • • Rust-sensitive steel parts like iron and cast iron that can rust and stain other utensils and damage the interior stainless steel liner of the dishwasher and void the warranty. Do not wash copper, brass, pewter, bronze or tin. Cutlery with wooden or horn handles and cutlery with motherof-pearl or porcelain handles will deteriorate over time if put in the dishwasher.
5 SERIES OPERATING THE PRODUCT 1 2 8 5 6 7. Function Selection Keys F1 IntenseWash Function F2 Express Function F3 High Gloss Function F4 Sanitize Function 8. Programme Selection Keys 10 11 19 18 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 4 7 1. On / Off Key 2. Menu Key 3. Time Delay Selection / Menu Direction Selection Keys 4. Selection / Confirmation Key 5. Display 6.
On/Off Key PREPARING THE MACHINE When you press the On/Off key, the indicator lights illuminate on the display for ON position. The lights turn off in OFF position. 1. Open the door of the dishwasher. 2. Place the dishes in accordance with the instructions in the user manual. 3. Make sure that the upper and lower impellers rotate freely. 4. Put adequate amount of detergent into the detergent dispenser.
3 SERIES OPERATING THE PRODUCT 1 2 8 5 6 7. Function Selection Keys F1 Express Function F2 High Gloss Function F3 Sanitize Function F4 Half Load Function 8. Programme Selection Keys 10 11 19 18 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 4 7 1. On / Off Key 2. Menu Key 3. Time Delay Selection / Menu Direction Selection Keys 4. Selection / Confirmation Key 5. Display 6.
On/Off Key PREPARING THE MACHINE When you press the On/Off key, the indicator lights illuminate on the display for ON position. The lights turn off in OFF position. 1. Open the door of the dishwasher. 2. Place the dishes in accordance with the instructions in the user manual. 3. Make sure that the upper and lower impellers rotate freely. 4. Put adequate amount of detergent into the detergent dispenser.
20 USA 66 151 61-67 122-131 (°F) 40 8 25-40 5-8 ml tsp 2 8-5 55 Water (gallons) 5 2 19 2 182 - + + 5 34 20 122 + + + + 5-8 25-40 8 40 8 40 + + - High 167 75 158 70 Pots & Pans+ 3 2 91-6 07 11 4-23 6 100-152 + + + + 3-5 15-25 5 25 5-8 25-40 + + - Medium 142-157 61-67 122-131 50-55 Regular Wash * 4 PROGRAM TABLE 3 40 13 6 101 - + + + 3 15 3-5 15-25 5 25 - + 2 70 10 4 58 - + + - 3-5 15-25 5 25 5-8 25-40 + + - /L
21 USA 131 66 151 142-157 61-67 122-131 (°F) (°C) (°F) 40 8 25-40 5-8 ml tsp 9 0-21 2 8-5 55 Water (liters) Water (gallons) 5 2 19 2 182 - + + 5 34 20 122 + + + + 5-8 25-40 8 40 8 40 + + - High 167 75 158 70 Pots & Pans+ 3 2 91-6 07 9 0-21 2 100-152 + + + + 3-5 15-25 5 25 5-8 25-40 + + - Medium 142-157 61-67 122-131 50-55 Regular Wash * 4 PROGRAM TABLE 3 40 13 6 101 - + + + 3 15 3-5 15-25 5 25 - + 2 70 10 4 58 - +
22 USA 122-131 61-67 142-157 162 72 158 (°F) (°C) (°F) 25-40 5-8 40 8 ml tsp 5 34 Water (gallons) 2 32-5 60 8 8-21 2 100-135 + + + 3 17 12 65 - + + + 3 15 3-5 15-25 5 25 - + 2 70 10 4 58 - + + - 3-5 15-25 5 25 5-8 25-40 + + - /LJKW - Medium /LJKW - 160 71 116,6 47 Hour Wash 4 149 65 118 48 &KLQD &U\VWDO 3 3 10 11 6 35 - - + - 3 15 3 15 3-5 15-25 - - + /LJKW 131 55 113 45 Quick Wash 5 1 0 4 2 15 0 - - + - - -
6.4 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS Washing programs of your dishwasher are designed to obtain the best cleaning effect, considering the type of the soiling, soiling degree and properties of the dishes to be washed. Auxiliary functions allow you to save time, water and power. Auxiliary functions may cause changes in the program duration. C C Auxiliary functions are not suitable for all washing programs. Indicator of the auxiliary function that is not compatible with the program will not be active.
Floor illumination Illuminates to show program is still running. (Select Models) Your machine reflects a light to the floor during the washing process. This light turns off after the washing process is complete. C Floor illumination cannot be cancelled by the user. Functions Under the Settings Menu (depends on the model) Under the settings menu of your product, there are some additional functions that depend on the model. To access these functions, press and hold the Menu key for 3 seconds.
IonActive Function Off/On Liquid Dosing Function detergent use setting: Level 1: 10 cc lower than the default value Level 2: 5 cc lower than the default value Level 3: Use the default detergent amount determined by the programme. Level 4: 5 cc higher than the default value Level 5: 10 cc higher than the default value Tablet detergent function Allows to obtain a better drying performance from the multi-purpose detergents called as all in one detergents such as 2in1, 3in1, 4in1, 5in1 and etc.
increase with increments of 30 minutes up to 6 hours and after that in 1 hour increments up to 24 hours every time you press the key. 4. Close the door of your machine after setting the Delayed Start. Once the delay time is over, the selected program will start automatically. Changing the settings while Time Delay function is active While the Time Delay function is activated, you cannot make changes in the washing program, auxiliary functions or the duration of delay time.
C The machine will remain silent in pause mode for some time in order to remove the water from the machine and on the dishes completely and to have the water softener cleaned, and then it will resume running in drying mode. 6.9 RINSE AID INDICATOR ( ) Please check the rinse aid indicator on the display to see whether there is adequate amount of rinse aid in the dishwasher or not. You need to refill the rinse aid reservoir with rinse aid whenever rinse aid indicator appears on the display of your machine.
C End of Program indicator will light up when the washing program is over. 1. Open the door of the machine. 2. Press On/Off key to turn off your machine. 3. Close the door. C For energy saving, the machine is automatically turned off following the completion of the program or if the program is not started. Leave your dishes in the machine for about 15 minutes to allow them cool down after they are washed.
7. DETERGENT You can use powder, liquid/gel or tablet detergents in the machine. Only use in the machine the detergents produced particularly for use with dishwashers. We recommend you not to use detergents that contain chlorine and phosphate as they are harmful for the environment. A C 7.1 ADDING DETERGENT C A Pay attention to the warnings on the detergent packaging to get better washing and drying results. Contact the manufacturer of the detergent for further questions. 24.1g 14.
must also be used together with the detergent if the water hardness level is above the mentioned level. The best washing performance in dishwashers is obtained by using detergent, rinse aid and water softening salt individually. 3. Push the lid of the detergent dispenser to close it. A "click" will be heard when the lid is closed.
4. Make the appropriate rinse aid settings. 3. Slightly press the point (B) of the reservoir lid to close it. 7.3 RINSE AID C The rinse aid used in dishwashers is a special combination that aims to increase drying efficiency and prevent water or lime stains on the washed items. For this reason, care must be paid to have rinse aid in the rinse aid reservoir and to use rinse aids produced specially for dishwashers only. 4.
8. ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM (Select Models) Cleaning, rinsing and drying performance of your dishwasher will increase when water softening system is adjusted properly. Adjust the new water hardness level according to the Water hardness level instruction in this booklet. Use the test strip supplied with the product according to the steps given below to determine hardness level of your supply water. After determining hardness level of the supply water: 1.
If the water hardness level adjustment is set to level 1, the “No salt warning indicator” will illuminate continuously although it is not necessary to use salt. If you use salt under this condition, salt will not be consumed and the Salt indicator will not illuminate. If you move your dishwasher to another house, it is necessary to readjust water hardness level of your machine by considering the information given above according to the hardness level of the supply water in your new location.
4. Fill the salt reservoir with salt by using the salt funnel (D). To speed up dissolution rate of salt in water, stir it with a spoon. 10. CARE AND MAINTENANCE A A C You can put about 4.4 Pounds of softening salt into the salt reservoir. 5. Replace the lid and tighten it when the reservoir is full. C C A You need to add salt right before starting the machine. Thus, the overflowing salty water will be flushed immediately, preventing the risk of corrosion in machine.
10.1 CARING FOR YOUR DISHWASHER EXTERIOR A 10.2 CARING FOR YOUR DISHWASHER INTERIOR CAUTION :Possible dishwasher damage: Abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, abrasive cloths (paper towels) can damage the dishwasher decorative door. Cleaning the control panel: Use only soft cloth that is lightly dampened with mild detergent. Clean the control panel only with a moist cloth and clear water. C A Cleaning the colored doors: Use only soft cloth that is lightly dampened with mild detergent.
10.3 CLEANING THE FILTERS Clean the filters at least once a week in order for the machine operate efficiently. Check if food residues are left on the filters. If there are food residues on filters, take them out and clean well under running water. 1. Turn the micro filter (1) and coarse filter (2) assembly counterclockwise and pull upwards. 4. Clean all three filters under tap water by means of a brush. 5. Replace the metal/plastic filter. 6. Place the coarse filter into the microfilter.
10.4 CLEANING THE HOSE FILTER Damages on the machine that may be caused by impurities coming from the water supply or your own water installation (such as sand, dirt, rust, etc.) can be prevented by means of the filter attached to the water inlet hose. Check the filter and the hose regularly and clean them if necessary. 1. Turn off the tap and remove the hose. 2. Remove the filter and clean under running tap water. 3. Place the cleaned filter back into its seat in the hose. 4. Install the hose to tap.
1. TROUBLESHOOTING Machine does not start. • Power supply not connected. >>> Check the main power supply. • Circuit Breaker is blown. >>> Check the Circuit Breaker in your house. • Water is not entering machine. >>> Make sure that the water inlet tap is open. • Door of the machine is open. >>> Make sure that you have closed the door of the machine. • On / Off button is not pressed. >>> Make sure that you have turned on the machine by pressing the On / Off button.
• • • Machine is unloaded right after the program is over. >>> Do not unload your machine right after washing process is completed. Slightly open the door and wait for steam to escape inside of unit. Unload the dishes after the pieces cool down to a touchable level. Start unloading process from the lower basket to prevent dropping of water from items in upper basket onto the items in lower basket. Selected program is unsuitable.
There is a different odor in the machine C A new machine has a peculiar odor. It will fade out after a couple of washing. • Filters are clogged. >>> Check if the filter system is clean. Clean the filter system regularly as illustrated in section “Cleaning and Care”. • Dirty dishes are kept in dishwasher for 2-3 days. >>> If you are not going to start the machine right after you have put the dishes into it, remove the remnants on the dishes and run the Rinse & Hold program without detergent every 2 days.
• Opening of the detergent dispenser lid is prevented during washing. >>> Place the dishes in a way that will not prevent the detergent dispenser lid from opening and the water going into the machine from impellers. • Detergent is stored under unsuitable conditions. >>> If you are using powder detergent, do not store the detergent package in humid places. Keep it in a closed container if possible. For ease of storing, we recommend you to use tablet detergents. • Wash Arm holes are clogged.
Foam forms in the machine. • Dishes are washed with hand-wash detergent by hand but not rinsed before placing them into the machine. >>> Hand-wash detergents do not contain antifoam. There is no need to hand-wash the dishes before placing them into the machine. Remove heavy soil on the dishes under tap water, with a sponge or towel. • Rinse aid has spilled into the machine when adding rinse aid. >>> Take care that rinse aid is not spilled in the machine when you are filling it.
SERVICE INFORMATION If service is required, call your authorized service agency. Have the following information readily available. • Model number • Serial number • Date purchased • Name of dealer from whom purchased Clearly describe the problem that you are having.
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