Dishwasher User manual DWT 81800 FBI DWT 81800 SS DWT 81800 SSIH
Dishwasher User manual DWT 81800 FBI DWT 81800 SS DWT 81800 SSIH
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 3. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DISHWASHER 4. LOADING THE DISHWASHER 4 5 2. RECYCLING 3 4.1 UPPER RACK 4.2 LOWER RACK 4.3 PROPER AND IMPROPER LOADING OF DISHWARE 7 10 16 5. WHAT SHOULD NOT BE WASHED IN YOUR DISHWASHER 6. OPERATING THE PRODUCT 17 18 6.9 RINSE AID INDICATOR ( ) 6.10 END OF PROGRAM 6.
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.
•• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• immediately if detergent has been swallowed or inhaled. if the hot water has not been used in several weeks, we recommend running the hot water taps to remove any built up hadrogen gases. Do not store or use flammable liquids or vapors in the area of the dishwasher. When loading items to be washed, position sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal and load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.
A •• WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Nickel (Metallic) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. •• For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Note: Nickel is a component in all stainless steel and some other metal components. •• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS •• •• •• •• •• Service should be performed by a qualified installer. Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty.
3. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DISHWASHER 1. Upper basket 2. Upper impeller 3. Lower impeller 4. 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. •• Do not overload your dishwasher and pay attention to manufacturer instructions regarding dishes which are appropriate for use in for a dishwasher.
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. 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.
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.
HEIGHT SETTING (Select Models) In certain models, the height setting of the upper rack may be changed using the wheels which are present at two height levels. CAUTION:Make sure that the rack is empty. Changing the height setting while the rack contains tableware could cause the contents to dislodge, causing personal injury or damage to the tableware. 3. Place the rack into the tracks again at the desired height C. 4. Push the latches back into the correct position. 1. 4.2 LOWER RACK A 2.
COLLAPSIBLE LOWER BASKET TINES (Select Models) There are foldable tines (A) located at the lower basket of the machine 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. COLLAPSIBLE LOWER BASKET TINES (Select Models) There are foldable tines (A) located at the lower basket of the machine are designed for an easier placement of large pieces such as pans, bowls, etc.
SILVERWARE BASKET (Select Models) Silverware basket is designed to wash your dishes such as knife, fork, spoon, etc. in a cleaner manner. Since the cutlery basket can be moved (A, B), you can create a wider space while placing your dishes to the lower basket and free up space for your dishes in different sizes. C SILVERWARE BASKET (Select Models) Silverware basket is designed to wash your dishes such as knife, fork, spoon, etc. in an efficient manner.
TRAY WASH SUPPORTS (Select Models) Use the supports to wash trays in the bottom basket. See the Auxiliary functions section for appropriate program and function selection. SOFTTOUCH ACCESSORY (Select Models) The SoftTouch Accessory found in the lower basket of your machine enables a safe washing for your fragile glasses. LOWER BASKET GLASS HOLDER (Select Models) Lower Basket Glass Holder found in the lower basket of your machine enables a safe washing for your oversized and tall glasses.
LOWER BASKET MULTIPURPOSE / HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SERVICE RACK (Select Models) This accessory located at the lower basket of your machine allows you to easily wash pieces such as extra glasses, long ladles and bread knives. C A You may use the racks as required by moving them to lower or upper position, or close them to create a wider space in your lower basket. Make sure that the impeller does not touch the dishes you placed on the racks.
CEILING CUTLERY BASKET (Select Models) Ceiling cutlery basket is designed to wash your cutlery items such as forks, spoons and etc. by placing them between the bars on the basket. When the central tray is in the lower position, you can load long/high items such as coffee cups, ladles, etc. on the tray. When the side trays lean on two side walls, the handle can be pulled to allow the central tray to rise and the system to be locked.
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.
6. OPERATING THE PRODUCT 1 2 3 9 1. 2. 3. 4. 5 6 7 8 On / Off Key Not in use 8. Function Selection Keys F1 PowerWash Function F2 Rapid Clean Function F3 Super Gloss Function F4 Sanitize Function Menu Key Time Delay Selection / Menu Direction Selection Keys 5. Selection / Confirmation Key 6. Display 7. Start / Pause / Cancel Key 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 4 F5 Half Load Function 9.
On/Off Key When you press the On/Off key, the indicator lights illuminate on the display for ON position. The lights turn off in OFF position. PROGRAMME SELECTION / PROGRAMME CANCEL KEY Select the desired programme using the “programme selection keys” and press the button. To cancel the running programme, open the door of the machine and press and hold the Programme Start/ Pause/Cancel key for 3 seconds.
20 USA + + 40 + - 25-40 15-25 ml + 5 ml + + 182 19,2 5,02 + + + 100-135 8,8-21,2 2,32-5,60 Main wash Dry Sanitize Duration (minutes) Water (liters) Water (gallons) 5,34 20,2 122 + + + + 5-8 25-40 8 40 8 40 + + - High 162 72 158 70 Pots & Pans+ 3 2,32-5,60 8,8-21,2 100-135 + + + + 3-5 15-25 5 25 5-8 25-40 + + - Medium 142-157 61-67 122-131 50-55 Regular Wash * 4 3,40 13,6 101 - + + + 3 15 3-5 15-25 5 25 - + - Few 149 65 113
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 save from 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.
Interior Lighting (Select Models) Some models have interior lighting to illuminate the interior when the door is opened. Changing the interior lighting setting 1. After switching on your machine, press the Menu key for 1 second. 2. Press <- and +> to proceed to “L:” on the display. Select the position you want with the Selection key. Interior lighting is off in “L:0” position and on in “L:1” position. 3. Press the Menu key to exit the settings menu. Your setting will be saved automatically.
C in the washing program, auxiliary functions or the duration of delay time. Program and auxiliary functions cannot be set/ changed after the program has started. C To cancel the Time Delay function Open the door of the product Press and hold the Program Selection / Program Cancel keys for 3 seconds. After the 3 - 2 - 1 countdown, 0:01 is displayed, close the door of the product and wait for the draining process complete.
Draining is completed in 2 minutes and the machine gives an audible warning when it is completed. There might be residues of detergent or rinse aid in the machine and/or on the pieces being washed depending on the step the program you have cancelled was in. C 6.8 SALT INDICATOR ( ) (MODEL DEPENDING) Please check the salt indicator on the display to see whether there is adequate amount of softening salt in the dishwasher or not.
C C For energy saving, the machine is automatically turned off following the completion of the program or if the program is not started. the authorised service should be contacted. Leave your dishes in the machine for about 15 minutes to allow them cool down after they are washed. Your dishes will dry in a shorter time if you leave the door of your machine ajar during this period. This process will increase the drying effectiveness of your machine. 6.
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.
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. a b 1 min. c d e f 1 Second 1 Minute Remove the test strip from the packet.
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 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.
10. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 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. A A C You can put about 4.4 Pounds of softening salt into the salt reservoir. C 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 operates 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 it out from its seating. 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 10.5 CLEANING THE WASH ARMS Damages on the machine that may be caused by impurities coming from the urban supply water 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. After taking out the filter, clean it under running tap water. 3.
UPPER WASH ARMS Check if the holes on the upper impeller (1) are clogged. If they are clogged, remove and clean the wash arms. Turn its nut to left to remove the upper wash arms. Make sure that the nut is tightened well when installing the upper wash arms.
11. TROUBLESHOOTING Machine does not start. •• Power cable is unplugged. >>> Check if the power cable is plugged in. •• Cicuit Breaker is blown. >>> Check the Cicuit Breaker in your house. •• Water is cut. >>> 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 evacuation of the steam inside for a while. Unload the dishes after the pieces cool down to a touchable level. Start unloading process from the lower basket. Thus, dropping of water remained on a piece at upper basket onto the pieces at lower basket is prevented. 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 Prewash 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. Removing the coarse 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.
13. WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR THE BLOMBERG DISHWASHERS The warranties provided by Blomberg in these statements only apply to Blomberg dishwashers sold to the original purchaser or homeowner in the US and Canada. The warranty is not transferable. To obtain warranty service, please contact our nearest distributor as listed by state. You will need your dishwasher model number, serial number, retailer name and address, where purchased and purchase date / installation date.
replace the whole dishwasher with the same and/or equivalent model with equal or better functionality if the original model is no longer available. (Labor, removal and installation charges are the responsibility of the consumer.) Disclaimers of warranties and exclusions: Warranty does not cover service costs by an authorized service agent to correct installation, electrical and plumbing problems or educational instruction on the use of the dishwasher.
14. HOW TO GET SERVICE Please contact the Distributor for your State or Province as listed on the Distributor Contact List, or call our Toll Free Number at 1 800 459 9848 for direction to an Authorized Blomberg Service Agent. 15 9776 01 00_AA_BLOMBERG_E8_USA/ 12-03-18.
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