Installation; Softening The Water - Brandt DWE 500 Operating Instructions Manual

Installation

Free-standing model
You can use the top of the machine as a worktop.
You are advised not to place the dishwasher too
close to a source of heat, or the edging of the
worktop may be damaged.
The machine can be built in. In that case, see
page 23.
Levelling : Adjusting the feet
(Fig. 4)
Make sure that the machine is properly upright
and stable. The four feet may be altered, adjust
them if necessary using a wrench or a
screwdriver. Badly adjusted feet may move the
door off centre and make the machine unstable.
IMPORTANT: Do not connect the dishwasher
to the power or water supply before
completing installation.
If you are installing your dishwasher on carpet,
adjust the feet so that you leave space for air to
circulate underneath the machine.
Soundproofing apron (Fig 15)
(on some free-standing models)
For optimum soundproofing, make sure the apron
delivered with the machine is correctly installed.
Having adjusted the feet for height :
① - Tilt the dish-washer backwards slightly so as
to clip the apron onto the bottom of the plinth.
Make sure it is correctly clipped at both ends
and the centre.
② - Adjust the height of the apron; snip the end
with a pair of scissors and cut one or more
strips off it by hand.
The apron should touch the floor.
Connection to the water supply
(Fig. 2)
Unless otherwise indicated on the original pipe,
never connect your dishwasher to a hot water
supply.
Use the water supply pipe supplied with the
machine. Do not forget to place the joint in the tap
end of the pipe. The water pressure may vary
from 1 to 10 bar. In the event of high pressure, it
is advisable to fit a pressure regulator. Your
Water Company will give you the necessary
information.
Protection against water damage
Your machine is equipped with systems that
protect you from flooding.
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• The anti-overflow safety device. The system
automatically activates the drain pump if the
water level in the tub rises too high.
• Anti-leakage device. This system interrupts the
water supply if a leak is detected underneath the
machine.
• Total security. This supply pipe is fitted with a
mechanism that cuts off the water supply at the
tap in the event of leaks.
If one of these mechanisms is started, contact the
after-sales service to put it back into working
order.
Evacuating waste water (Fig.3)
Connect the drain pipe
A With a ventilated siphon. The drain pipe should
be free in the siphon and should be no deeper
than 20 cm.
B The sink U-bend. Attention : do not forget to
remove the siphon cover.
C Directly into the sink.
Be careful to fix the drain pipe down to avoid
flooding.
In any case, the end of the pipe must be between
60 cm and 1 m high.
Avoid folding the pipe when installing.
Supply pipe length : 1,50 m
Connecting to the power supply
You should use an earthed plug to connect to the
power supply. In case of a direct connection, the
main switch terminal should be at least 3 mm
apart.
Replacing the electric lead : WARNING : In the
interests of safety, the electrical supply lead
should ONLY be replaced by the manufacturer's
after-sales staff or a similarly qualified person.
Your dishwasher should be fitted so that the plug
is always accessible. Do not use an extension
lead or multiple plug for connection to the electric
socket.
* We cannot be held liable for any damage
caused by the faulty earthing of the machine.
In all cases, the connection must comply with the
standards in force in the country concerned,
together with the supplementary regulations of
the Electricity Authority. The protection system
and the model of the machine are marked on the
plate on the inside of the door on the left. The
machine must be switched off when the
connection is made to the electrical circuit.
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Softening the water

To adjust the softener on the
control panel
The water softener should be properly adjusted
to optimise salt consumption and for best
washing results :
• Check the lime content of your water at your
local Water service.
• Adjust the softener following the instructions
and using the table below.
Number of
Hardness of your
washes
Number of range
water supply (in
between
of water hardness French degrees
two fills
of hardness)
(about)
0 0 to 10° F N0 —
1 10 to 25° F YES 120
2 25 to 35° F YES 50
3 35 to 45° F YES 30
4 45 to 70° F YES 20
5 70° F* YES 15
Your machine is pre-set for medium-hard
water between 10° and 25 °F (Hardness
range 1.)
Hold down the "Condenser drier" button
and press "Start" . The number of
the hardness range appears on the display.
If you want to change this, hold down the
"Condenser drier" button and press "Start".
This adjustment helps you to save water during
regeneration.
* For water at more than 70 °F (Hardness
range 5), consult your retailer.
If you move or your water supply changes,
adjust the water hardness settings. Check with
your local water company.
Filling the container
regenerating salt (fig. 5)
Filling with salt is essential for the regeneration
of the resins that soften the water so removing
the hardness from it, except if the water supply
is already sufficiently soft. (see "Adjusting the
water softener).
You should fill just before starting the
programme.
1 - Unscrew and remove the salt container cap.
2 - Use a funnel to pour: fill the container with
regenerating salt specially designed for
dishwashers.
3 - The first time, fill up with water
Screw down the salt container cap again
properly.
Important: If adjusting the water softener does
not require the addition of regenerating salt
(Hardness range 0), you
nevertheless fill the salt container with
water before using.
Never pour detergent into the container,
you will destroy the water softener
Only use "special dishwasher" rege-
neration salt. Do not use table salt, cooking
salt, etc. These salts can contain insoluble
elements and will cancel out the effect of the
softener.
Identifying the regenerating salt
level
A light on the control band tells you to add
regenerating salt.
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