DISHWASHER DE 4554 DE 4554 S 152969 89/1 Instruction Book UK
Contents Safety instructions 3 Disposal 3 Economical and ecological dishwashing 3 Description of the appliance 4 The control panel 4 Prior to using for the first time Setting the water softener Filling with salt Rinse aid 5 5 6 6 In daily use Loading cutlery and dishes The lower basket The cutlery basket The upper basket Adjusting the height of the upper basket Use of detergent 8 8 8 8 9 9 10 Washing programmes 11 Starting a washing programme 12 Maintenance and cleaning Cleaning the filter
Safety instructions It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant safety information. This information has been provided in the interest of your safety.
Description of the appliance 1. Levelling spacers 2. Upper basket stop 3. Upper spray arm 4. Salt container 5. Detergent dispenser 6. Control panel 7. Rinse aid dispenser 8. Filters 9. Lower spray arm 10. Upper basket 11. Worktop IN138 The control panel Function push buttons: in addition to the dishwashing Phase indicator lights: have the following meanings: programme selected, the following functions can also be set with the help of these buttons.
Prior to using for the first time Before using your dishwasher for the first time: To select a different level proceed as follows: 1. Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. (The dishwasher must be switched off) 2. Remove all packaging from inside the appliance. 3. Set the water softener. 1. Press function push buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously. 4. Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt container and then fill with salt. 2.
Filling with salt Rinse aid Only use salt specifically designed for use in dishwashers. All other types of salt not specifically designed for use in a dishwasher, especially table salt, will damage the water softener. Only fill with salt just before starting one of the complete washing programmes. This will prevent any grains of salt or salty water, which may have been spilt, remaining on the bottom of the machine for any period of time, which may cause corrosion.
Top up the rinse aid when the rinse aid indicator light on the control panel illuminates. It is possible to deactivate the rinse aid indicator light (see following instructions). To deactivate the rinse aid indicator light proceed as follows: (The dishwasher must be switched off) 1. Press function push buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously. 2. While keeping the function push buttons 1 and 2 pressed switch on the dishwasher by pressing the On/Off push button. The On/Off indicator light comes on.
In daily use ● Check if it’s necessary to refill with special salt or rinse aid Loading cutlery and dishes ● Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher. ● Fill with dishwasher detergent . Sponges, household cloths and any object that can absorb water may not be washed in the dishwasher. ● Select a wash programme suitable for the cutlery and dishes. ● Start the wash programme. ● Before loading the dishes, you should: - Remove large left-overs.
The upper basket The upper basket is designed for plates (dessert plates, saucers, dinner plates of up to 24 cm in diameter), salad bowls, cups and glasses. Arrange items on and underneath the cup racks so that water can reach all surfaces. Glasses with long stems can be placed upside down in the cup racks. The cup rack on the left folds upwards to increase your loading flexibility. Light items (plastic bowls etc.) must be loaded in the upper basket and arranged so they do not move.
Use of detergent Fill with detergent Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers. 1. If the lid is closed: open the dispenser by pulling the catch (D). The lid springs open. Using no more then the correct amount of detergent contributes to reducing pollution. 2. Fill the detergent dispenser with detergent.
Washing programmes Programme Intensive 70° WRD Degree of soil and type of load Heavy soil. Crockery, cutlery, pots and pans Press the programme button Cycle description (3) Consumption values Programme duration (in minutes) Energy consumption (in kWh) Water consumption (in litres) 70° INTENSIVE WRD Hot prewash Main wash up to 70°C 1 cold rinse 1 hot rinse Drying 80 1,47 17 84 1,15 14 Normal 65° Normal soil.
Starting a washing programme 1. Check that the baskets have been loaded correctly and that the spray arms can rotate freely 7. Setting/cancelling the "Delay start" The setting of the delay start occurs before selecting the programme. Setting the "Delay start" 2. Turn on the water tap Press the "delay start" push button until the indicator light corresponding to the chosen hours flashes (3, 6 or 9 hours).
Maintenance and cleaning Under no circumstances may the dishwasher be used without filters. Incorrect repositioning and fitting of the filters will produce poor washing results. 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....).
What to do, when... Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved with the help of the instructions given here, without calling out an engineer. ...a flashing fault code appears The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation. All push buttons are inoperative except for the On/Off push button and a combination of indicator lights, as indicated in the following chart, are flashing.
...the wash results are not satisfactory The dishes are not clean ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 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 arms 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.
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: Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in-guarantee service calls. 08705 929929 Customer Care Department Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area.
Installation instructions 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. Water supply connections Remove all packaging before positioning the machine. For making the connection itself, the coupling nut fitted to the machine’s supply hose is designed to screw onto either a 3/4" inch gas thread spout or to a purpose made quick-coupling tap such as the Press-block.
Water outlet hose connection Electrical connection The end of the drain hose can be connected in the following ways: This appliance must be earthed. The manufacturer declines any responsibility should this safety measure not be observed. 1. To the sink outlet spigot, securing it to the underside of the work surface. This will prevent waste water from the sink running into the machine.
Hints for test centres Testing in accordance with EN 60704 must be carried out with appliance fully loaded and using the test programme (see "Washing programmes" chart). Test in accordance with EN 50242 must be carried out when the salt dispenser and rinse aid container have been filled with salt and rinse aid respectively and using the test programme (see "Washing programmes" chart).
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