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Dear customer, Thank you for buying a PHILCO brand product. So that your appliance serves you well, please read all the instructions in this user’s manual.
CONTENT PART 1: BEFORE PUTTING INTO OPERATION ....................2 PART 2: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION SHEET............... 7 PART 3: DEVICE DESCRIPTION ........................9 • Dishwasher description ................................9 • Control panel ....................................9 PART 4: QUICK START GUIDE ........................10 PART 5: PRIOR USING FOR THE FIRST TIME ....................11 •...
PART 1: BEFORE PUTTING INTO OPERATION • Please carefully read this user’s manual before putting this dishwash- er into operation - it will help you to use and maintain it correctly. • Store it for future reference. • Hand it over to any future owner of this appliance. •...
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• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
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• Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher. • Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place. • Open the door very carefully if the dishwasher is operating, there is a risk of water squirting out.
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• During installation, the power supply must not be excessively or dangerously bent or fl attened. • Do not tamper with controls. • The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using new hose sets and that old hose-sets should not be reused. •...
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waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city offi ce and your household waste disposal service. DISPOSAL: Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary.
Name Philco Model identifi cation number PDA 1482 BiT Nominal capacity (Sets of dishes) Power effi ciency class (scale from A+++ as most effi cient to D as least effi cient) Annual power consumption (AE C) in kWh per year at 280 cycles * (kWh) Power consumption (Et) per standard wash cycle (kWh) 0.93...
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The original version is in the Czech language. The manufacturer reserves the right to change the design and technical specifi cations without prior notice. Compliance with standards and test data / EC statement of compliance All phases connected with the appliance are performed in accordance with the safety directive issued in all relevant directives of the European Community.
PART 4: QUICK START GUIDE For detailed operating method read the corresponding content on the instruction manual. Switch on the appliance. Open the door, press the On/Off button to switch on the appliance. Compartment A: Fill the detergent With each wash cycle. dispenser.
PART 5: PRIOR USING FOR THE FIRST TIME Before using your dishwasher for the fi rst time: – Set the water softener – Add 1.5Kg dishwasher salt and then full fi ll the salt container with water – Fill the rinse aid dispenser –...
NOTE: If your model does not have any water softener, you may skip this section. WATER SOFTENER The hardness of the water varies from place to place. If hard water is used in the dishwasher, deposits will form on the dishes and utensils. The appliance is equipped with a special softener that uses a salt container specifi cally designed to eliminate lime and minerals from the water.
Fill the rinse aid dispenser Rinse Aid Dispenser The rinse aid is released during the fi nal rinse to prevent water from forming droplets on your dishes, which can leave spots and streaks. It also improves drying by allowing water to roll off the dishes. Your dishwasher is designed to use liquid rinse aids.
NOTE: Clean up any rinse aid spilled while during fi lling with an absorbent cloth to avoid excessive foaming during the next wash. Don’t forget to replace the cap before you close dishwasher door. Adjusting Rinse Aid Dispenser The rinse aid dispenser has six or four settings. Always start Adjust lever (Rinse) with the dispenser set on “4”.
Detergent Tablets Detergent tablets of diff erent brands dissolve at diff erent speeds. For this reason some detergent tablets cannot dissolve and develop their full cleaning power during short programs. Therefore please use long programs when using detergent tablets, to ensure the complete removal of detergent residuals. Detergent Dispenser The dispenser must be refi lled before the start of each wash cycle following the instructions provided in the wash cycle table.
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If the dishes are heavily soiled, place an additional detergent dose in the pre-wash detergent chamber. This detergent will take eff ect during the pre-wash phase. NOTE: ● You fi nd information about the amount of detergent for the single programme on the last page.
PART 6: LOADING THE DISHWASHER Recommendation ● Consider buying utensils which are identifi ed as dishwasher-proof. ● Use a mild detergent that is described as ‘kind to dishes’ . If necessary, seek further information from the detergent manufacturers. ● For particular items, select a program with as low a temperature as possible. ●...
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NOTE: Very small items should not be washed in the dishwasher as they could easily fall out of the basket. – Load hollow items such as cups, glasses, pans etc. With the opening facing downwards so that water cannot collect in the container or a deep base. –...
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Adjusting the Upper Basket Folding back the cup shelves The height of the upper basket can be adjusted in For better stacking of pots and pans, the spikes can order to create more space for large utensils both be folded down as show in the picture right. for the upper /lower basket.
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The cutlery basket has 5 positions: Position one: lift the left basket up - the left basket tilts to Mode 1 the side. Position two: set the left basket to the lower position - the left Mode 2 basket is straight and the right basket tilts down. Position three: raise the right basket and both the right and Mode 3 left basket will be fl at.
PART 7: STARTING THE DISHWASHER Wash program chart NOTE: ) Means: need to fi ll rinse into the Rinse-Aid Dispenser. Dishwashing Cycle detergent Energy Water Program What the cycle is for Cycle description time Rinse aid - pre-wash/ (kWh) (min.) main wash Pre-wash (45 °C) Automatic wash for...
NOTE: * EN 50242: This programme is the test cycle. The information for comparability test in accordance with EN 50242, as follows: ● Capacity: 12 setting ● Position Upper basket: upper wheels on rails ● Rinse aid setting: 6 ● Pl:0.49w;...
At the end of the wash cycle When the working cycle has fi nished, the buzzer of the dishwasher will sound for 8 seconds, then stop. Turn off the appliance using the ON/OFF button, shut off the water supply and open the door of the dishwasher. Wait for a few minutes before unloading the dishwasher to avoid handling the dishes and utensils while they are still hot and more susceptible to breakage.
PART 8: CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Filtering system The fi lter prevents larger remnants of food or other objects from getting inside the pump. The residues may block the fi lter, in this case they must be removed. 1 Main fi lter Food and soil particles trapped in this fi lter are pulverized by a special jet on the lower spray arm and washed down to drain.
NOTE: When following this procedure from step1 to step 2, the fi lter system will be removed; when following it from Step 2 to Step 1, the fi lter system will be installed. NOTE: – Inspect the fi lters for blocking after every time the dishwasher has been used. –...
Protect Against Freezing Take frost protection measures on the dishwasher in winter. Every time after washing cycles, please operate as follows: Cut off the electrical power to the dishwasher. Turn off the water supply and disconnect the water inlet pipe from the water valve. Drain the water from the inlet pipe and water valve.
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When not in U se for a Long Time It is recommend that you run a wash cycle with the dishwasher empty and then remove the plug from the socket, turn off the water supply and leave the door of the appliance slightly open. This will help the door seals to last longer and prevent odours from forming within the appliance.
PART 9: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION ATTENTION: The installation of the pipes and electrical equipment should be done by professionals. WARNING! Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power before installing dishwasher. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. Installation preparation The installation position of dishwasher should be near the existing inlet and drain hoses and power cord.
Figure 2 Dishwasher Minimum space when the door is opened Cabinet Door of dishwasher Minimum space of 50mm Aesthetic panel’s dimensions and installation 1 The aesthetic wooden panel could be processed according to the Figure 3. Figure 3 The aesthetic panel should be processed in accordance with the illustrated dimensions (Unit: mm)
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2 Install the hook on the aesthetic wooden panel and put the hook into the slot of the outer door of dishwasher (see fi gure 4a). After positioning of the panel, fi x the panel onto the outer door by screws and bolts (See fi gure 4b).
Tension adjustment of the door spring The door springs are set at the factory to the proper tension for the outer door. If aesthetic wooden panel are installed, you will have to adjust the door spring tension. Rotate the adjusting screw to drive the adjustor to strain or relax the steel cable (see fi gure 5). Door spring tension is correct when the door remains horizontal in the fully opened position yet rises to a close with the slight lift of a fi nger.
Dishwasher installation steps 1 Install the furniture door to the outer door of the dishwasher using the brackets provided. Refer to the template for positioning of the brackets. 2 Adjust the tension of the door springs by using an Allen key turning in a clockwise motion to tighten the left and right door springs.
Dishwasher must be level for proper dish rack operation and wash performance. 1 Place a spirit level on door and rack track inside the tub as shown to check that the dishwasher is level. 2 Level the dishwasher by adjusting the three levelling legs individually. 3 When level the dishwasher, please pay attention not to let the dishwasher tip over.
How to connect the safety supply hose The appliance must be connected to the water mains using new hose-sets. The old hose-sets should not be reused. Water pressure must be between 0.04 MPa and 1 MPa. If the pressure is below the minimum consult our Service Department for advice 1.
Water Outlet Connect the water drain hose. The drain hose must be correctly fi tted to avoid water leaks. Ensure that the water inlet hose is not kinked or squashed. Extension Hose If you need a drain hose extension, make sure to use a similar drain hose. It must be no longer than 4 metres;...
PART 10: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Before you call to the service centre This chart may help you with the most common troubles before you call to the service centre. Problem Possible causes What to do Dishwasher Fuse blown, or the Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any does not start circuit breaker acted other appliances sharing the same circuit with the...
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There are The aff ected items rust stains on are not corrosion cutlery resistant. A programme Always run the quick wash programme without any was not run after crockery in the dishwasher and without selecting the General dishwasher salt was Turbo function (if present), after adding dishwasher problems added.
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Problem Possible causes What to do The dishes are The dishes were not See notes in “Loading the Dishwasher Baskets “. not clean loaded correctly. The programme Select a more intensive programme. was not powerful See” Wash Cycle Table “. enough. Not enough Use more detergent, or change your detergent.
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Error codes When some malfunctions come on, the appliance will display error codes to warn you: Codes Meaning Possible causes Faucets is not opened, or water intake is Longer inlet time. restricted, or water pressure is too low. Overfl ow The dishwasher overfl owed.
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