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French factory. We have engaged in creating the best user experience and hope you enjoy every day with Bob. Take a break now, throw away your sponge and join us into a world with Bob! The Daan Tech Team...
3.1 | How a wash cycle works 3.2 | Standard programs 3.3 | Creating and deleting a custom program 4 | Bob cassette and the distribution of detergents 5 | Manage your Bob from your Daan Tech account 6 | Bob+...
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3 | QUICK MAINTENANCE GUIDE Product description 1 | Filters 2 | Heating Elements 3 | Tubes 4 | Cover and screen 5 | Spray arm 4 | QUICK TROUBLESHOOTING & AFTER SALES SERVICE GUIDE 1 | List of possible issues 2 | Repair and customer service Product sheet...
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Before plugging Bob to the power network, please check if the tension recommended on the type plate matches the one of the power network. Bob has to be placed on a stable and/or even surface. Daan Tech is not liable for damage resulting from the use of Bob on an uneven and/or unstable surface.
1 | d elivery npacking and ransport Here we go: Your Bob has just been delivered. Open the package and take Bob out using the provided protection bag. This bag can be reused in your everyday life (shopping, laundry, etc...) 100% recycled packaging To carry Bob, please use the handles located...
2 | s cope of application and place of 2.1 | Scope of application Because of its small size, Bob fits everywhere! At home On vacation At the office Bob might be humid inside when you receive it. In fact, every Bob has been tested before shipping (empty cycle with clear water).
2.2 | Place of use You can place Bob anywhere you want, it is the smallest dishwasher ever! 3 options On top of a shelf The shelf should withstand a weight of 25 kg (55,1 lbs) (weight of Bob + water + dishes).
Bob. (4L capacity) until you hear the signal sound that indicates that the tank is full. Do not overfill the tank! If you fill in Daan Tech offers inlet more than the water tank capacity (4 hoses on its website.
Warning: Do not block the water inlet of the water tank. This must always remain free. 3.2 | Water outlet Plug the water drain hose to the back of Bob. Warning: To prevent leaks, please use the provided clamp to fix the water outlet. Tighten the clamp screw with the supplied Bob screwdriver/bottle opener and use the key ring to tighten the screw! Then attach it to your key ring.
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Install the water outlet drain hose either in a fixed or flexible mode by using the equipment provided by Daan Tech. Fixed installation Place the drain hose directly in your sink and fix it with the equipment provided by Daan Tech.
Because your Bob is precious, it comes with a built-in anti- theft feature. All you need to do is lock the anti-theft device on the back with one of the two provided keys. Anti-theft devices are available on Daan Tech’s website. Please scan the QR code to check it out.
The appliance must be placed on an even and stable surface. Daan Tech is not liable for any damage caused by placing the device on an uneven and/or unstable surface during use.
When you turn Bob on for the first time, you need to configure it. Bob OS is the operating system developed by Daan tech. Its colourful interface allows you to easily navigate through the different menus. Bob OS also allows you to connect Bob to the Internet via Wi-Fi, allowing for future evolutions which will be accessible through updates enabling new features.
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Bob around or if you do not have access to a water inlet. Step 3: Add new features to Bob by pairing Bob to your Daan Tech account Connect Bob? (free & simple on www.daan.tech) Access many more...
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On the Internet Join network Choose Wi-Fi Connect with a smartphone Choose a Wi-Fi network to Enter in your browser or computer to the Wi-Fi connect to Bob 10.10.0.1 network BOB_XXXX with the following password XXXXXXXXXX Step 1/3 Step 2/3 Step 3/3 Connect your Enter the following in...
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In your account “My internet. Now, you account” need to pair it to your Select the “Manage my Daan Tech account. Bob” tab. Enter the unique ID of your Bob in the dedicated field. Validate On your web browser...
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WIFI, we will automatically Bravo example@gmail.com push the latest updates: Bob OS. Bob is now connected to your Daan Tech account You will receive an email when a new update is available. BRAVO! Your Bob is To complete pairing Bob...
5 | c apacitive door opening When you touch the door, it automatically opens. The capacitive area is here Convenient, because you can open the door of your Bob with your elbow, for instance, if your hands are dirty! To avoid problems, the capacitive door opening is deactivated for 3 seconds after closing the door.
6 | c onfigure your basket Bob adapts to multiple types of dishes thanks to its modular design and can thus be used all sorts of occasions. Module for 6 plates Basket Module for cutlery Module for 2 glasses The basket allows you to place the module in many different ways. Choose where you want You can place the You can place up...
Bob cassette is a starting requirement for Bob. You must always have a Bob cassette inserted to start a program (even if empty). Daan Tech offers several types of Bob cassettes including washing and rinsing detergent tailored to Bob. For your dishes...
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Installation of a To use a Bob cassette, insert it into the tray located at the bottom of Bob’s front. Warning: Please mind removing the plastic film and the two plastic caps before inserting the Bob cassette. Push the cassette - in the insertion direction, so that the text at the top of the cassette is in the reading direction - into the tray until it clicks.
8 | b ob is ready Good news, you have completed the set-up of your Bob and inserted the Bob cassette. Now, it's time to launch a first fully-automatic cycle! Discover more.
1 | i nterface 1.1 | Navigate through Bob OS interface Bob has a 2.4” LCD display and 3 backlit buttons. Water supply mode icon Name of program / Number of remaining Water inlet menu option Bob cassette loads icon Built-in water tank >...
1.2 | Menu options of the home screen When starting Bob you may navigate through the different menu options of the home screen. You can navigate right and left by pressing The following menu options are available. Parameters Parameters Bob cassette Bob cassette Glasses Glasses...
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Daily Factory reset start screen Daily You can change your start screen by selecting your preferred program in the “Setting” menu. 3.8L The selected preferred program becomes your 68°C your new start screen. For further information, please refer to page 24. Intensive Intensive 3.8L...
1.3 | Settings Create a new cycle Screen 1/14 This screen allows you to create a new cycle, including duration, temperature custom icon. You can create up to 4 custom programs. To learn more, please either refer to page 44 or to our website.
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0°C. Screen 9/14 Connect my Bob This screen allows you to pair Bob with you Daan Tech account. To learn more, please refer to page 52. Configure Wi-Fi Screen 10/14 This screen allows you to change the Wi-Fi settings.
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Display the Bob OS version installed on your Bob: Bob OS. The MAC address of your device (required for pairing Bob with your Daan Tech account) Display a QR code for reading the latest user manual version in PDF format.
1 rock'n'roll cassette 1 compilation pop/rock including 3 pop cassettes & 1 rock'n'roll cassette. If your Bob is paired with your Daan Tech account, you can order a cassette in 1 click. For more information, please refer to page 49.
Please scan the QR code to check it out. Bob is not a medical device and is not intended to be used as such. Daan Tech shall not be liable for any consequence of improper use, such as using Bob instead of a sterilizer.
2 | b asket 2.1 | Maximum size of plates The dimensions of Bob’s interior are the following: 29 cm (11,4 in) height / 28 cm (11 in) width / 35 cm (13,8 in)depth 28 cm (11 in) width Even considering small size,...
2.2 | Recommendations on how to place kitchenware inside Bob Bob’s configurable basket matches all kinds of kitchenware. Before putting kitchenware inside Bob, please mind some recommendations: 1. Please remove food waste, as it might block the filter or the spray arm. 2.
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Some items shall not be cleaned using a dishwasher: Kitchenware items that are made from stuck or welded parts and do not withstand heat. Kitchenware items made of copper, tin, crystal, aluminium, zinc, or are likely to rust, wood, synthetic fibres or which cannot withstand heat. Kitchenware with handles made of wood, horn, porcelain or nacre.
2.3 | Basket configuration according to your needs Depending on your dishes, adapt the modules to ensure easy handling and guarantee optimal washing performance. Here are a few examples of basket configurations using different modules, according to the time of day: BREAKFAST (2 people) Recommended cycle 2 small plates...
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LUNCH(1 person) Recommended cycle 1 big plate Daily - 50 min - 3,8L of water 1 salad bowl Degree of soiling 1 knife Soiled, but no dried up or burnt-in 1 fork gluten, oil or fat 1 small spoon 1 glass 1 cup 1 cooking pot Plate...
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AFTERNOON Recommended cycle (Cooking lesson) Express - 20 min - 2,9L of water 1 salad bowl Degree of soiling 2 bowls Soiled but not dried 1 whisk 4 big spoons 2 big knives Glass Cutlery modules module...
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PREPARATION OF THE Recommnded cycle DINNER Daily - 50 min - 3,8L of water (2 people) Degree of soiling 2 bowls Soiled but not dried-up / tomato sauce, 1 cooking pot gluten, etc... 1 pan 2 knives 2 big spoons Cutlery module...
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DINNER WITH GUESTS Recommended cycle (4 people) Intensive - 90 min - 3,8L of water 4 big plates Degree of soiling 4 knives Soiled and dried up / gluten, plant 4 forks fibres, alcohol, etc... 4 small spoons 4 glasses 4 cups Plate Glass...
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PARTY Recommended cycle Between Glasses - 15 min - 1,9L of water glasses cycle, Degree of soiling depending Slightly soiled and not dried-up diamter of the glasses. Glass modules It’s up to you! Compile the best fitting configuration(s) for your daily life! Further information about the configuration of the modules can be found on page 16.
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Basket configuration according to European standards: CYCLE FOR 2 STANDRAD PLACE Recommended cycle SETTINGS ECO - 90 min - 3,8L of water 2 big plates Degree of soiling 2 soup plates Soiled and dried up / eggs, oat, milk, 2 dessert plates tea, margarine, spinach.
3 | W ash cycle 3.1 | How a wash cycle works A wash cycle comprises several steps. You can follow the progress of the current wash cycle on Bob’s home screen You can see several information on the screen: Current step Washing Remaining time...
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Emptying Warning: Ensure that the drain hose is correctly positioned at a water drain or a container during the entire cycle. Water is drained several times during a cycle. Check on the drain hose Let’s go! The cycle is running now! During a wash cycle Cancelling an ongoing cycle Press the central button...
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Please note that some water hot and could cause skin burns if removed too residue may remain on your soon. Daan Tech shall not be responsible for such dishes if you do not wait for the incidents, which occur when dishes are removed drying to finish.
3.2 | Standard programs offers various programs dedicated specific occasions, different dishes different degrees soiling. Please consult the following overview to find out which program is the best fit for your needs.
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Cycle name Glasses Express Daily Intensive Maintenance Duration (min)* 15 min 20 min 50 min 91 min 90 min 61 min Water consumption (L) 1.9 L 2.9 L 3.8 L 3.8 L 3.8 L 3.8 L Degree of soiling ***** **** Glass and cup Slightly soiled...
Daan Tech does not commit to the washing performance of a custom program. Rename a custom program If Bob is connected to Wi-Fi and paired to your Daan Tech account, you can change the name of your custom programs from the “Manage my...
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How to create a custom program? Go to “Settings” and Create a new cycle Parameters choose “Create new cycle” Use the buttons to choose a duration Duration from 10 to 120 minutes. Confirm your choice by pressing the central button. 40 MIN Use the buttons to choose the...
Please note that dishwasher detergent are corrosive and dangerous. Keep them out of reach of children. During Bob’s development, Daan Tech benchmarked existing solutions: Using all-in-one dishwasher detergent: The rinsing product is absorbed after the washing step, and thus rinsing occurs without rinsing detergent.
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If you forget to add it, your dishes will not be cleaned properly. Consequently, Daan Tech concluded that none of the existing solutions appear truly satisfactory. Therefore, to simplify Bob’s handling, Daan Tech has developed the Bob cassette: the world’s most efficient dispensing system...
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Characteristics of Bob cassette. The right amount of detergent at the right time. T ank 2 Handle for inserting or removing the cassette into/from Bob. (Please refer to page 18 for more information on installing the Bob cassette) Electronic chip that allows the cassette to communicate with Bob and to inform you of the number of loads left in the cassette.
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To ensure a continuous running of Bob, you must order a new cassette before sending the old one back to Daan Tech. Otherwise, you cannot start a program. As an inserted Bob cassette (even if...
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Technical details and the composition of Bob cassette For your dishes: 30 cycles / pop cassette A solution specifically developed for Bob, the mini dishwasher. Tank 1 Washing detergent Tank 2: Rinsing liquid and detergent (Contains 130ml/ 30 loads) with enzymes (contains 35ml / 30 loads) Efficient even...
“Bob #0000000” A unique software ID that allows you to link Bob ID: Bob to your Daan Tech account. You can find 00:00:00:00:00:00 the software ID (or MAC address) of your Bob Login to your account on when you connect Bob to Wi-Fi or in “Settings”...
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If you have ordered several Bobs with the same Daan Tech customer account, you can switch from one Bob to the next using the drop-down menu “Select another Bob” Warning: Each option or service must be activated separately and independently for each Bob.
Benefits of Bob+ Ready for a Bob that takes care of everything itself? Bob+ is a free of charge of and non-binding service that adds new features to your Bob. Software functionalities 5 standard cycles (Express, Daily, Intensive, Glasses and Eco) Creating a custom program(page 44) Rename the custom program (page 44) Choice of a favourite cycle...
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Before your cassette is empty, an order is automatically placed via Bob+ in connection with your Daan Tech account. You will find your orders for the cassette and the corresponding invoices in your My account > My orders section on www.daan.tech...
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Bob display. On Bob’s display Once the image has been uploaded to your Daan Tech account, you should restart your Bob (unplug the power plug and plug it in again) Navigate to the Settings menu and then Customize image “Customize image”...
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At the end of a cycle On the Daan Tech Website (“My Account) On the page “Manage my Bob” within your Daan Tech account, you can view the list of available signal sounds. Modifications to signal sounds and sound effects can only be made directly on Bob’s user interface.
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How to activate Bob+? The activation of Bob+ can only be done via your Daan Tech account in “My Account” on www.daan.tech To activate Bob+, you have to follow the first 3 steps on your dashboard. Step 1: Fill in a delivery...
roduct description Bob is designed to last at least 10 as long as it is regularly and rigorously maintained. To ensure a long life for Bob, please follow the recommendations found in this maintenance guide. If you encounter a problem and need help please refer to page 73.
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Maintenance calendar Tasks Timing Tools After each cycle Water Filters Once a week or every 10 Water cycles Soft bristle brush Once per month or every Non abrasive sponge and Heating elements 30 cycles degreasing product Use a Bob rock'n'roll cassette to thoroughly Tubes and inner Every 3 months or 90...
1 | f ilters Bob’s filter system, designed by Daan Tech, consists of 3 filtration stages A. Stainless-steel filter B. Coarse waste filter C. Micro-filter A. Stainless-steel filter: First filtration of soil and food particles through a perforated stainless steel mesh. This first filtration stage allows the water to pass through, while redirecting the soil to the second filtration stage.
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Now reinsert the micro filter/coarse waste filter combination by turning it clockwise until it clicks to ensure its correct position. Warning: Never start a cycle without the filters in place. If your microfilter is damaged, please contact Daan Tech service (page 73).
2 | h eating leMents The heating disk must be cleaned thoroughly to avoid clogging and reduced rinsing performance. Once per month or every 30 cycles To access the heating disc, please remove the 3 filters(see page 62). Then remove the protection part of the heating disc and clean it.
Each rock'n'roll cassette is intended for one-time use (all the contents are used up during 1 maintenance cycle) Once the rock'n'roll cassette is empty, you can return it to Daan Tech to avoid throwing it away. We take care of the refilling.
4 | c over and screen Depending on the amount of soil on your Bob. To clean the exterior of Bob, simply wipe it with a damp cloth Please do not use any scouring agents, chemical solvents or strong detergents as this could damage the coating of Bob.
5 | s pray arM If you encounter problems with the spray arm and have observed that it no longer turns, it may be a nozzle blockage that prevents it from turning. In this case, please follow the instructions below to clean the spray arm. To remove the spray arm, unscrew the ring at base of the spray arm with one hand.
1 | l ist of possible issues Issue Possible causes Known solutions Unplug all other appliances A fuse has blown in your connected to the same electrical electrical system or the circuit as Bob. Replace the fuse circuit breaker has tripped. or reset the circuit breaker.
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Issue Possible causes Known solutions Only avoid special dishwasher detergent to avoid foaming. However, if this happens, open the dishwasher door and allow Inappropriate detergent. the foam to evaporate. Close the door and start a wash program to drain the water. Repeat the procedures if necessary.
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Issue Possible causes Known solutions Avoid any contact between the different items in the The dishes are not placed basket Please refer to page 30: correctly in the basket. Recommendations for the arrangement of the dishes in the basket. Choose a more intensive The selected wash program program.
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Issue Possible causes Known solutions The tank capacity is 4 litres. If you are in the “integrated- tank” mode, do not overfill it. The tank floods. If you are in the “water supply” mode: switch your water supply off and call the After Sales Service.
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Issue Possible causes Known solutions Remove the safety cap before The safety caps has not yet inserting Bob cassette (see been removed. page 18) The cassette is inserted Insert Bob cassette with the text upside down. in reading direction. Bob Casette cannot be Do not put anything other than inserted.
If you have a problem with a component of your Bob, please contact the Daan Tech Customer service. IMPORTANT: In case a Daan Tech technician confirms that you need to return your Bob to us for analysis and repair, follow these steps: If possible, drain your Bob completely with the emptying cycle (settings menu) Otherwise, flip Bob around Otherwise, empty your Bob (especially the tank) in the sink or shower.
roduct sheet This product sheet complies with the European Directive No. 1059/2010. Brand name Product name Bob the mini dishwasher 2020 Manufacturer name Daan Technologies SAS Origin of manufacturing France (Vendée) Number of standard place settings Energy efficiency class Annual energy consumption 98 kWh/year Energy consumption for a standard cycle 0,35 kWh/cycle...
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DISPOSAL As a manufacturer, we commit to reduce the environmental footprint of our products. highly recommend yu to follow the disposal guidelines applicable in your country. This will help preserving natural resources by recycling Bob in an eco-friendly manner. Since Bob has built-in electronic parts, it shall not be disposed with household waste, and must be discarded according to the applicable law at the time of disposal.
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cknoWledgeMents Thank you to everyone who contributed to this project: Damian Antoine Jingwei Célestina Lancelot Céline Félix Elliot Hélène Nicolas Kawtar Soheib Hugot Marie-Gérard Lucas Elie Luc Nicolas Dany Jacky Guillaume Damien Emmanuel François Florian Guillaume Julien Pauline Manuel Guillaume Laura Nicolas Davide Gilles Joël Laurence Valérie Tristan Jean-Christophe Michel Sylviane Jacques Alain Bertrand Gilles Vincent Matthieu Danièle Marcel Diana Philippe Bertrand François Christine Jean-Claude Vincent Sébastien Bertrand Rémi François Damian...
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