Do you have a question about the DW642WH and is the answer not in the manual?
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Sean Maguire
March 18, 2025
I took the detergent dispenser on my Nordmende DW642WH apart because it was not opening properly during a wash. I have the manual for it but there is no diagram of how to put the pieces back together again. Can I get a diagram of what goes where on putting it together again? Many thanks.
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Thank you for choosing this product. This User Manual contains important information on safety and instructions intended to assist you in the operation and maintenance of your appliance. Please take the time to read this User Manual before using your appliance and keep this book for future reference.
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.1. General Safety Warnings • Read these instructions carefully before using your appliance and keep this manual for future reference. Please check the packaging of your machine before installation and the outer surface of the machine once the packaging has been removed. Do not operate the machine if it appears damaged or if the packaging has been opened.
1.2. Installation Warnings • Choose a suitable and safe place to install your machine. • Only original spare parts should be used with the machine. Unplug the machine before installation. Your machine must only be installed by an authorised service agent. Installation by anyone other than an authorised agent may cause your warranty to be void.
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• it for other purposes. Commercial use will void the guarantee. Do not stand, sit or place loads on the open door of the dishwasher. Only use detergents and rinse aids produced specifically for dishwashers. Our company is not responsible for any damage that may occur due to misuse.
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be performed by an authorised service company, otherwise the warranty will be void. Before repair work, the machine should be disconnected from the mains. Do not pull the cable to unplug the machine. Switch off the water tap. Operation at a low voltage will cause a decline in performance levels.
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CE Declaration of Conformity We declare that our products meet the applicable European Directives, Decisions and Regulations and the requirements listed in the standards referenced. Disposal of your old machine The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
2. INSTALLATION WARNING: Use the new water inlet 2.1. Machine positioning hose supplied with your machine, do not use an old machine’s hose. When positioning the machine, place it in an area where dishes can be easily loaded WARNING: Run water through the and unloaded.
2.5 Electrical connection WARNING: Your machine is set to WARNING: After removing the top operate at 220-240 V. If the mains voltage panel of your dishwasher, the machine supply to your machine is 110 V, connect a should be placed in a space of the transformer of 110/220 V and 3000 W dimensions shown in the figure below.
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.2. Technical specifications 12 place Capacity settings Dimensions Height 850(mm) Width 598(mm) Depth 598(mm) Net weight 42 kg Operating 220-240V voltage / 50 Hz frequency Total current 10(A) Total power 1900(W) 3.1. General appearance 1. Worktop 2. Upper basket with racks Maximum: 3.
4. BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE 4.1. Preparing your dishwasher for first use • Make sure the electricity and supply water specifications match the values indicated in the installation instructions for the machine. • Remove all packaging material inside the machine. •...
4.4. Test Strip Run water Keep the Shake the Wait Set the hardness level of through the strip in the strip. (1min.) your machine. tap (1min.) water (1sec) second munite munite NOTE: The level is set to 3 as default. If the water is well water or has a hardness level above 90 dF, we recommend that you use filter and refinement devices.
Continued use of too much detergent may washed clean. cause machine damage. If rinse aid dosage setting set too height, Using little detergent can result in poor you can see bluish layers on glass and cleaning and you can see whitish streaksin dishes.
5. LOADING YOUR WARNING: To avoid any possible DISHWASHER injuries, place long-handle and sharp- pointed knives with their sharp points facing down or horizontally on the baskets. For best results, follow these loading guidelines. Loading the household dishwasher up to the capacity indicated by the manufacturer will contribute to energy and water savings.
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Upper Basket Height adjustment Turn the Rail Stop Clips, at the ends of the rails, to the sides to open them (as shown in the image below), then pull out and remove the basket. Change the position of the wheels, then reinstall the basket to the rail, making sure to close the Rail Stop Clips.
5.2 Alternative basket loads Unsuitable items for dishwashing Lower basket • Cigarette ashes, candle leftovers, polish, paint, chemical substances, iron- alloy materials. • Forks, spoons and knives with wooden, bone, ivory or nacrecoated handles; glued items, items soiled with abrasive, acidic or base chemicals.
6. PROGRAMME TABLE Program Name: Quick 30’ 40°C Super 50’ Intensive 65°C Standard program for normally soiled Suitable for lightly Suitable for normally daily using dishes Suitable for heavily Type of Soil: soiled dishes and soiled daily dishes with reduced soiled dishes.
7. . THE CONTROL PANEL Selection knob to the 'Off' position. During a delay, the light corresponding to the remaining time is switched on. 7.1. Changing a Programme Follow the steps below to change a programme while in operation. Press the Start/Pause button. Rotate the Programme Selection Knob (3) to switch the machine on and select suitable programme for your dishes.
7.2. Cancelling a Programme NOTE: Do not open the door before the programme is complete. Follow the steps below to cancel a programme while in operation. NOTE: Leave the door slightly open at the end of a wash programme to speed up Press and hold the the drying process.
8. CLEANING AND To remove and clean the filter combination, turn it counter clockwise and remove it by MAINTENANCE lifting it upwards (1).Pull the coarse filter out of the micro filter (2).Then pull and remove Cleaning your dishwasher is important to the metal filter (3).Rinse the filter with lots of maintain the machine’s service life water until it is free of residue.
8.3 Drain Pump Large food residues or foreign objects which were not captured by the filters may block the waste water pump. The rinsing water will then be above the filter. Warning Risk of cuts! When cleaning the waste water pump, ensure that you do not injure yourself on pieces of broken glass or pointed implements.
9. TROUBLESHOOTING FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE TROUBLESHOOTING Your Dishwasher is not plugged in. Plug your Dishwasher in. Switch your Dishwasher on by pressing the Your Dishwasher is not switched on. On/Off button. Fuse blown. Check your indoor fuses. The programme does not start.
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FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE TROUBLESHOOTING Use the correct amount of detergent, as Not enough detergent used. instructed in the programme table. Rinse aid dosage and/or water Increase rinse aid and/or water softener softener setting set too low. level. Whitish stains remains on dishes.
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AUTOMATIC FAULT WARNINGS AND WHAT TO DO TROUBLE CODE POSSIBLE FAULT WHAT TO DO Start/ Wash Pause Make sure the water inlet tap is open and water is flowing. Insufficient water Separate the inlet hose from the tap and clean the filter of the hose. Contact for service if the error continues.
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Do you have a question about the DW642WH and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
I took the detergent dispenser on my Nordmende DW642WH apart because it was not opening properly during a wash. I have the manual for it but there is no diagram of how to put the pieces back together again. Can I get a diagram of what goes where on putting it together again? Many thanks.