DISHWASHER DE 6744 GB Instruction book
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 9 9 9 10 Washing programmes 12 Starting a washing programme 13 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. Upper basket stop 2. Water hardness switch 3. Salt container 4. Detergent dispenser (type A / type B) 5. Control panel 6. Rating plate 7. Rinse aid dispenser (type A / type B) 8. Filters 9. Lower spray arm 10. Upper spray arm 11. "WRD" detergent dispenser 12. Upper basket 13.
Prior to using for the first time Before using your dishwasher for the first time: Setting electronically 1. Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions The dishwasher is factory set at level 3. If it’s necessary to set a new level, proceed as follows. 2. Remove all packaging from inside the appliance 1. With the dishwasher switched off press function push buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously . 3. Set the water softener 2.
Filling with salt Rinse aid Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse, ensuring thorough rinsing, and spot and streak free drying. The dispenser, which is positioned inside the door, holds about 110 ml of rinse aid, which is sufficient for 16 - 40 dishwashing programmes, depending upon the dosage setting. Special salt can be added in one of two ways: ● ● If you are using dishwasher detergent that already contains salt, the detergent including the salt is placed in the detergent compartment.
Filling with rinse aid (Rinse aid dispenser type B) To deactivate the rinse aid indicator light proceed as follows: 1. Open the container by turning the lid (A) anticlockwise. (the dishwasher must be switched off) 2. Add the rinse aid until the container is completely full. The indicator (B) will be completely dark. 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.
In daily use ● Check if it’s necessary to refill with special salt or rinse aid ● Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher. ● Fill with dishwasher detergent . ● Select a wash programme suitable for the cutlery and dishes. ● Start the wash programme. ● Loading cutlery and dishes When loading the dishes and cutlery, please note: - Dishes and cutlery must not impede the rotation of the spray arms . - Load hollow items such as cups, glasses, pans, etc.
The cutlery basket The upper basket Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a potential hazard. Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket. Take care when loading or unloading sharp items such as knives. The upper basket is designed for plates (dessert plates, saucers, dinner plates of up to 25 cm in diameter), salad bowls, cups and glasses. Arrange items on and underneath the cup racks so that water can reach all surfaces.
For all programmes with prewash, an additional detergent dose (5 g) must be placed into the WRD. This detergent will take effect during the prewash phase Use of detergent Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers. Using no more then the correct amount of detergent contributes to reducing pollution. Prior to the start of a wash programme. The detergent is released during the washing phase.
Use of "3 in 1" combi detergent tablets Concentrated detergent General advice Based on their chemical composition, dishwasher detergents can be split into two basic types: These products are tablets with combined detergent/rinse-aid and salt functions. - conventional, alkaline detergents with caustic components. - low alkaline concentrated detergents with natural enzymes. 1.
Washing programmes Programme Intensive 70° 80I Normal 65° (1) Quick 60° A 30I (2) Eco 50° Degree of soil and type of load Heavy soil. Crockery, cutlery, pots and pans Press the programme button 70° 80I Normal soil. Crockery and cutlery 65° Fresh soil. Crockery and cutlery 60° A 30I Normal soil.
Starting a washing programme From the moment that the washing programme has been set, the delay start will begin with the countdown. The countdown will decrease with step of 3 hours. During the countdown, the indicator light of the selected programme and the indicator light of the number of hours to the start of the programme will remain illuminated.
Maintenance and cleaning 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....). To ensure a correct working of the dishwasher, NEVER try to remove the upper spray arm. Ensure that the seals around the door, the detergent and rinse aid dispensers are cleaned regularly with a damp cloth.
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.
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 This dishwasher may be fed with either hot (max. 50°) or cold water. Nevertheless we advise you a cold water supply. A hot water supply is not always efficient with very soiled crockery as it shortens the washing programmes a lot. Remove all packaging before positioning the machine.
Water outlet hose connection Electrical connection The end of the drain hose can be connected in the following ways: Information concerning the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the edge of the dishwasher’s door on the right. 1. To the sink outlet spigot, securing it if necessary with a clip. Before plugging the appliance into the wall socket, make sure that: 2. Hooked over the edge of the sink using the special curved plastic guide provided. 1.
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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