Contents Unpacking ............................ 5 installation ........................... 6 Location ..................................6 Product Overview ........................13 Front View ................................13 Upper Basket ................................13 Internal View................................13 Lower Basket ................................13 Rear View .................................13 Cutlery Basket ................................13 Control Panel ﹠ Display Window ........................14 Before Operating ........................15 To Open The Door ..............................15 To Close The Door ..............................15 Items Not Suitable for Use in the Dishwasher ....................15...
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Frost Precaution ........................28 Moving the Dishwasher ......................28 Maintenance for a Prolonged Period of Non-Operation ............29 Hints and Tips ..........................30 Fault Code ................................30 Technical Problems ..............................31 Disposal of the Dishwasher ...................... 32 Disposal of Packing Material ....................32 Specifications ..........................
Thank you for purchasing your new Currys Essentials Dishwasher. These operating instructions will help you use it properly and safely. We recommend that you spend some time reading this installation/instruction manual in order that you fully understand all the operational features it offers.
installation INSTALLATION Location When selecting a position for your freestanding dishwasher you should make sure the installation surface is flat and firm, and the room is well ventilated. Avoid locating your dishwasher near a heat source, eg. cooker, boiler or radiator. Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also cause the appliance not to perform properly.
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INSTALLATION 3. Do not connect the unit to the mains socket before installation. Ensure you are not installing the unit right in front of the mains socket. This is to avoid potential damage to the back of the unit. 4. The condensation strip must be fitted to the underside of the worktop above your dishwasher to help protect it against moisture.
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INSTALLATION 6. To secure the unit use the 2 brackets as shown. Note their positioning for the different types of worktops. Wooden Worktop Synthetic / Ceramic Worktop 7. Remove the backing from the self-adhesive rubber spacer. Stick 1 x spacer to each side of the dishwasher.
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INSTALLATION 9. Adjust the adjustable feet to obtain the optimum levelling of the unit. The adjustment of the rear feet is via a centre screw at the front. 10. Tape the supplied door template to the aesthetic door. Ensure the aesthetic door weight is a minimum of 3kg and a maximum of 8kg.
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INSTALLATION 13. Tighten the 3 screws on each side of the unit’s door to secure the aesthetic door. 14. Adjust the bolt to loosen or tighten the tension of the unit’s door. 15. For Wooden Worktops Tighten the screw into the top bracket to fix it to the wooden worktop.
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INSTALLATION 16. Cut out a 600 mm wide slot from the plinth so the unit door can fully open downwards. The depth of the cut out should be sufficient to allow the door to open fully and will depend on the thickness of the panel fitted to the door.
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INSTALLATION • You may use the U-shaped drain hose holder to secure your drain hose and to avoid bending it. U-shaped drain hose holder water drain hose • Secure the water drain hose to the waste pipe to avoid it coming off during the washing process.
Product Overview Front View Rear View control panel water inlet drain hose (connect to supply hose) mains cable (connect to mains socket) Upper Basket Lower Basket Cutlery Basket Cup Racks Spikes Internal View Spray Arm Cutlery Basket Salt Reservoir Spray Arm Filtering System Detergent Dispenser Rinse Aid Dispenser...
Control Panel ﹠ Display Window 4. Salt Low Warning Indicator Light ON/OFF Button • illuminates when the softening salt in the • To turn the dishwasher on and off. dishwasher requires refilling. • The LED light illuminates when the Rinse Aid Low Indicator Light dishwasher is on.
Before Operating To Open The Door • Pull the door handle. • If the door is opened during operation, first open the door slightly to avoid water spillage. If the door is opened during operation, all functions are automatically interrupted. To Close The Door •...
Adding Detergent Or Detergent Tablet Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers. To be more environmentally friendly, please use no more than the correct amount of detergent. Fill the detergent dispenser with detergent power or tablet. Bleach and Irritant Countertop detergent •...
Adding Rinse Aid Rinse aid helps to ensure water does not cling and leave marks on crockery during the drying phase and helps crockery dry faster after it has been washed. Only pour rinse aid that is for domestic dishwashers into the reservoir.
Adjusting the Rinse Aid Reservoir The rinse aid reservoir has six settings. Both the recommended setting and the factory setting is “4. ” If the dishes are not drying properly or are spotted, adjust the dial to the next higher number until your dishes are spot-free.
Adjusting Salt Consumption Salt consumption must be adjusted to correspond to the water hardness level in your area. If you don’t know how hard the water in your home is, please ask the company that supplies water in your area. It is recommended that adjustments should be made in accordance with the following chart.
Loading the Dishwasher Before Loading the Dishwasher Please observe the following notes before loading your cutlery and crockery into the basket. • Remove lipstick stains and any food residues from crockery and dishes. Rinse if necessary. • Dishes and cutlery must not lay inside one another, or cover each other. •...
For safety reasons, do not operate the dishwasher without the upper and lower baskets in place. Upper Basket Please use the upper basket for small and lightweight items such as cups, saucers, glasses, dessert bowls, etc. Shallow pans or casserole dishes can also be placed in the upper basket.
Hinged Cup Rack To make room for taller items in the upper basket, raise the cup rack upwards. You can then lean the tall glasses against it. You can also remove it when it is not required for use. To prevent water dripping from the upper basket onto the dishes in the lower basket, we recommend that you empty the lower basket first and then the upper basket.
Loading the Lower Basket for 12 Place Setting For optimum loading of crockery in the lower basket, please refer to the below table and image. Number Item Oval platter Dessert dishes Soup plates Dinner plates Cutlery basket Cutlery Basket Loading the Cutlery Basket To make unloading much easier, cutlery should be grouped in zones and placed in the cutlery basket.
Starting a Wash Cycle 1. Ensure the unit is connected to the mains power and the water supply is on (water pressure between 0.04MPa and 1.00MPa). 2. Open the door. Pull out the lower and upper baskets, load the dishes and push the baskets back. It is recommended that the lower basket is loaded first, and then the upper basket.
Switch of the Water When Not in Use ON/OFF button. The dishwasher will To save energy, remember to switch the dishwasher off using the ON/OFF button. continue to use electricity until it is switched off with the If the dishwasher is not going to be used for a long period of time, e.g., you are going on holiday, please disconnect the dishwasher from the mains supply and switch off the water supply.
Cleaning After Use External Care The Door and the Door Seal • Clean the door seals regularly with a soft damp cloth to remove food deposits. • When the dishwasher is being loaded, food and drink residues may drip onto the sides of the dishwasher door.
Spray Arms Particles of food can get stuck in the spray arm jets and bearings. The spray arms should be checked and cleaned regularly. 1. Ensure the dishwasher is switched off. 2. Check whether or not the holes for the upper and lower spray arms are clogged.
Maintenance for a Prolonged Period of Non-Operation If you are not going to use the unit for a prolonged period of time, you are advised to: 1. Disconnect the dishwasher from the mains. 2. Disconnect the dishwasher from the water inlet and drain. Use a suitable receptacle to catch any residual water in the pipes.
Hints and Tips • Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified technician in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations. Unauthorised or incorrect repairs could cause personal injury or damage to the unit. • Before calling for service, please refer to Hints and Tips to solve some general problems by yourself.
Technical Problems Technical Problems Problem Possible Causes Remedy The door is not properly closed. Close the door firmly. The unit is not connected to Insert the plug to the mains. The dishwasher does not start. the mains. ON/OFF button and The unit is not switched on.
General Problems (Continue) Problem Possible Causes Remedy The wash temperature of the Select a programme with a higher selected programme was too wash temperature. low. Tea or lipstick stains have not The bleaching effect of the Change your detergent. been completely removed. detergent used is too low.
Specifications Model CID60B12 820 mm - 870 mm (H) x 596 mm (W) x Dimensions 550 mm (D) Capacity 12 Place Settings Water Pressure Required 0.03 - 1.00MPa Power Consumption 2200 kWh Rated Voltage 220-240V~50Hz Off Mode Power Consumption 0.05 W Left-on Mode Power Consumption 1.9 W Energy Efficiency Class...
Safety Warnings For your continued safety and to reduce the risk of injury or electric shock, please follow all the safety precautions listed below. • Read all instructions carefully before using the dishwasher and keep them for future reference. • Retain the manual.
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• Use only detergent and rinse aids designed for an automatic dishwasher. • Other means for disconnection from the supply must be incorporated in the fixed wiring with at least 3mm contact separation in all poles. • The door should not be left in the open position since this could present a tripping hazard. •...
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NOTE: If you require a replacement for any of the items listed below, please quote their corresponding part numbers: replacement part part number cutlery basket 42021073 water supply hose 42005932 condensation strip 47003240 fitting s.iron for bench Left 37008517 Right 37008516 U-shape hose holder 40020601...