EN User Manual Dishwasher KDV10020FA
Contents Safety information Safety instructions Control panel Programmes Settings Before first use 2 3 4 5 5 8 Daily use Hints and tips Care and cleaning Troubleshooting Technical information 9 11 12 13 16 Subject to change without notice. Safety information Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages.
• • • • • • • If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Put knives and cutlery with sharp points in the cutlery basket with the points down or in a horizontal position. Do not keep the appliance door open without supervision to prevent to fall on it. Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
Use • • • • • • • Do not sit or stand on the open door. Dishwasher detergents are dangerous. Obey the safety instructions on the detergent packaging. Do not drink and play with the water in the appliance. Do not remove the dishes from the appliance until the programme is completed. There can be detergent on the dishes. The appliance can release hot steam if you open the door while a programme operates.
Programmes Programme 2) 3) 4) Degree of soil Type of load Programme phases Consumption values 1) Duration (min) Energy (kWh) Water (l) Normal soil Crockery and cutlery • • • • Prewash Wash 50 °C Rinses Dry 225 0.789 9.5 Heavy soil Crockery, cutlery, pots and pans • • • • Prewash Wash 70 °C Rinses Dry 130 - 150 1.0 - 1.2 11 - 13 Normal soil Crockery and cutlery • • • • Prewash Wash 65 °C Rinses Dry 100 - 110 1.2 - 1.6 15 - 16 Fresh soil Crockery and cutlery • 30 0.
Reset function Press and hold simultaneously and until the appliance is in programme selection mode. With this function you can cancel the running programme or the delay start. User mode While the appliance is in programme selection mode: 1. Press and hold • and The indicators . , and starts to flash. In user mode can be changed: • The level of the water softener according to the water hardness. • The activation or the deactivation of the acoustic signal for end of programme.
• 2. 3. The current setting is indicated by the number of flashes of the indicator flashes = level 5). to change the setting. Each time you press Press start again from level by 1. Press the on/off button to confirm the setting. (e.g. 5 flashes + pause + 5 , the level increases. After level 10 you will The water hardness table German degrees (°dH) French degrees (°fH) mmol/l Clarke degrees Water softener level 47 -50 84 - 90 8.4 - 9.0 58 - 63 10 43 - 46 76 - 83 7.6 - 8.
Deactivating the rinse aid dispenser While the appliance is in user mode: 1. 2. 3. Press . • The indicators and goes off. • • The indicator starts to flash. The end indicator indicates the current setting: End indicator on = rinse aid dispenser activated. to change the setting. End indicator off = rinse aid dispenser deactivated. Press Press the on/off button to confirm the setting. Before first use 1.
Adding rinse aid 4 1 2 3 2 A 1 1 2 The rinse aid helps to dry the dishes without streaks and stains. It is automatically released during the hot rinse phase. Fill the rinse aid dispenser when the indicator (A) becomes clear. Daily use 1. Open the water tap. 2. Press the on/off button to activate the appliance. Make sure that the appliance is in programme selection mode. • If the salt indicator is on, fill the salt container. 3. Load the baskets. 4. 5. Add the detergent.
The function comes into operation: • 5 minutes after the completion of the programme. • After 5 minutes if the programme has not started. Starting a programme 1. 2. 3. 4. Keep the appliance door ajar. Press the on/off button to activate the appliance. Make sure that the appliance is in programme selection mode. Press the button related to the programme you want to start. The related programme indicator comes on. Close the appliance door to start the programme. Option delay 1. Set the programme. 2.
With the use of this option the programme duration is prolonged to increase the cleaning and drying results with the use of multi-tablets. Opening the door while the appliance operates If you open the door while a programme is running, the appliance stops. When you close the door, the appliance continues from the point of interruption. If the door is opened for more than 30 seconds during the drying phase, the running programme will end. Press on/off button or wait for AUTO OFF to deactivate the appliance.
• • • If you use multi-tablets you can select the Multitab option (if available). This option increases the cleaning and drying results with the use of multitablets. Detergent tablets do not fully dissolve with short programmes. To prevent detergent residues on the tableware, we recommend that you use the tablets with long programmes. Do not use more than the correct quantity of detergent. Refer to the instructions on the detergent packaging.
C • • • • Make sure that there are no residues of food or soil in or around the edge of the sump. Put back in place the flat filter (C). Make sure that it is correctly positioned under the 2 guides. Reassemble the filters (A) and (B). Put back the filter (A) in the flat filter (C). Turn it clockwise until it locks. An incorrect position of the filters can cause bad washing results and damage to the appliance Cleaning the spray arms • Do not remove the spray arms.
Problem and alarm code The programme does not start. Possible cause and solution • • • • • • Make sure that the water tap is open. Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not too low. For this information, contact your local water authority. Make sure that the water tap is not clogged. Make sure that the filter in the inlet hose is not clogged. Make sure that the inlet hose has no kinks or bends. The appliance does not drain the water. • The end indicator flashes 2 times intermittently.
The washing and drying results are not satisfactory Problem Possible cause and solution Poor washing results. • • • Refer to "Daily use", "Hints and tips" and basket loading leaflet. Use more intensive washing programmes. If you use multi-tablets, always switch on the option Multitab. Poor drying results. • • Tableware has been left for too long inside a closed appliance. There is no rinse aid or the dosage of rinse aid is not enough. Set the rinse aid dispenser to a higher level.
Problem Possible cause and solution Dull, discoloured or chipped tableware. • • • Make sure that only dishwasher-safe items are washed in the appliance. Load and unload the basket carefully. Refer to basket loading leaflet. Place delicate items in the upper basket. Refer to "Before first use", "Daily use" or "Hints and tips" for other possible causes.
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