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Operating Instructions
Dishwasher
VA6711QT
Dear ATAG customer!
We hope that you will have many years of use from your new machine.
The machine has many features. To make the most of its functions, we
recommend that you read the operating instructions before using the
machine. The operating instructions include information on how you
can help protect the environment.

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Dishwasher VA6711QT Dear ATAG customer! We hope that you will have many years of use from your new machine. The machine has many features. To make the most of its functions, we recommend that you read the operating instructions before using the machine.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before washing for the first time Troubleshooting Read the operating instructions Information for test institute Be careful with certain materials Energy labelling Checking water hardness Dosages during testing Programme key Loading the dishwasher Safety instructions Technical information General Information on energy labelling Installation Technical data Winter storage/Transport...
  • Page 3: Before Washing For The First Time

    Before washing for the first time Read the operating instructions Read through the operating instructions before using the dishwasher, especially the sections Safety instructions, Child safety and Dishwashing. Be careful with certain materials Read the section Fragile dishes before dishwashing porcelain with unglazed decoration or other utensils made from plastic, wood or crystal that you value.
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions General Cleaning • Read the operating instructions and keep them in a When cleaning the edge around the door, use only a safe place! slightly damp cloth. Do not spray water around the edge! • Never use the dishwasher for any purpose other than Moisture can make its way into the lock, which contains that specified in these operating instructions.
  • Page 5: Child Safety

    Child safety Child safety and dishwashing WARNING! • Use the knife basket, or knife stand, for all long/sharp items. Children must be supervised – • Always close the door and start the programme dishwasher detergent is corrosive! immediately after you have added the detergent. •...
  • Page 6: Dishwasher Components

    Dishwasher components* Knife basket Serial number plate Filters Salt compartment Cutlery basket Lower basket Detergent compartment Rinse aid compartment Upper basket Panel Spray arms *Specifications may differ depending on the model and market.
  • Page 7: Dishwasher Baskets

    Dishwasher baskets* Upper basket 1. Wine glass shelf 2. Handle 3. Knife guard 4. Spray arm 5. Locking handle for upper basket Raising the upper basket 1. Pull out the upper basket. 2. Grab the sides of the upper basket with both hands and lift it up.
  • Page 8 Dishwasher baskets* Cutlery basket Cutlery basket with lid *Specifications may differ depending on the model and market.
  • Page 9 Dishwasher baskets* Positioning of cutlery basket lid (in upper basket) The cutlery basket lid can be removed and used, for example, as an extra cutlery basket in the upper basket (see below). *Specifications may differ depending on the model and market.
  • Page 10: Front Panel

    Front panel The panel is fitted with touch buttons with audible feedback (see the chapter Settings). Main power switch Salt indicator Programme selector Child lock (button lock) Programme symbol High temperature Display Long dry Rinse aid indicator Delayed start TAB (3-in-1/all-in-one detergent) Start/Stop NOTE! •...
  • Page 11: Dispenser

    Dispenser 1. Prewash detergent compartment 2. Main wash detergent compartment 3. Rinse aid compartment 4. Detergent compartment lid 5. Rinse aid compartment lid...
  • Page 12: Economic Dishwashing

    Economic dishwashing Run programmes only with a full load Wait to run a programme until the dishwasher is full, this way you save energy. Use the Rinse & Hold programme to rinse the dishes if there are any unpleasant odours while you wait for the dishwasher to become fully loaded.
  • Page 13: Fragile Dishes

    Fragile dishes Some cookware is not dishwasher safe. This can be for several reasons. Some materials cannot withstand strong heat, others can be damaged by dishwashing detergent. Fragile decoration Porcelain with decoration on top of the glazing (the items feel rough) should not be washed in a dishwasher. Crystal / Glass Position items so that they do not touch each other during the wash.
  • Page 14: Dishwashing

    Dishwashing Below are step-by-step instructions to help you achieve Cutlery basket the best possible dishwashing results. Place cutlery with the handles facing down, except for Load the baskets correctly knives, and spread them out as much as possible. Ensure that spoons do not stack inside each other. The cutlery Do not rinse dishes under running water before basket is placed in the lower basket.
  • Page 15: Select The Programme

    Dishwashing Dishwasher tablets Halve the tablet if it is difficult to close the dispenser lid. Daily wash There is a risk that the detergent will not be released A programme suitable for day-to-day dishwashing. This properly if the lid is tight and will not open correctly. programme can also clean dried leftovers, but is not NOTE! intended for burnt food, such as on oven dishes.
  • Page 16 Dishwashing Programme chart...
  • Page 17: Select Options

    Dishwashing Press and hold Start/Stop for three seconds if you want Select options to cancel the Delayed start option. To select an option, press one of the option NOTE! buttons. The field under the button lights when the option is activated. The available options depend on the Remember to press the Start/Stop button to start the selected programme.
  • Page 18: After Dishwashing

    Dishwashing After dishwashing Once the programme has finished, "End" appears on the display. A buzzer also sounds at the end of the programme. See the section Settings, which describes how to change this function. Once the dishwasher has finished, it uses only standby power.
  • Page 19: Settings

    Settings Do as follows to open the settings menu: First, open the door. Turn off the dishwasher using the main power switch (press and hold). Release the button. Press and hold the main power switch until the display lights up. Within five seconds, press and hold the Programme selector and the Long dry button.
  • Page 20 Settings Button Options Settings Description press Operation volume This sound is used to confirm each button press. (Off) (Low) (High) Press Start/Stop to save the setting value and continue to the next setting. (Low) LCD contrast For adjusting the contrast of the display on the panel. (High) Press Start/Stop to save the setting value and continue to the next setting.
  • Page 21 Settings Button Options Settings Description press Water hardness If your dishwasher is fitted with a water softener you (Soft water) may need to adjust its setting depending on the water hardness. Contact the local waterworks to check the water hardness in your area. Water hardness is spe- cified using the following scales: The German water hardness scale (°dH) and the French water hardness scale (°fH).
  • Page 22: Time Remaining

    Time remaining Once you have selected a programme and options, the display indicates how long the programme took the last time it was used.Once you have started the dishwasher, the display indicates how much programme time remains. The remaining time is updated after the water for the final rinse has been heated.
  • Page 23: Care And Cleaning

    Care and cleaning The dishwasher tub is made of stainless steel and is kept 1. Turn the handle anticlockwise once. clean through normal use. However, if you have hard water, limescale deposits may form in the dishwasher. If this happens, run the Normal wash programme with high temperature and two tablespoons of citric acid in the detergent compartment (with no dishes in the machine).
  • Page 24 Care and cleaning Drainage pump NOTE! The pump can be accessed from inside the dishwasher. Do not forget to reinstall the fitted piece. 1. Cut the power to the dishwasher by pulling out the plug from the wall socket! 2. Remove the coarse filter and pipe section. 3.
  • Page 25 Care and cleaning Door When cleaning the edge around the door, use only a slightly damp cloth (with a little cleaner if necessary). WARNING! Do not use a spray bottle or the like around the door lock. This is to ensure that water does not penetrate the door catch and come into contact with the electrical components.
  • Page 26: Rinse Aid

    Rinse aid Select dosage The rinse aid dispenser can be adjusted between 0 (off) Drying is faster if you use rinse aid. When the rinse aid and 6. needs topping up, the above symbol lights on the display. Top up with rinse aid Increase the rinse aid dosage: •...
  • Page 27: Salt

    Salt When the salt runs out, unscrew the lid and fill the compartment with salt. Water is only added the first time! When the salt needs topping up, the above symbol lights Wipe clean and tighten the lid. Run the Normal wash on the display.
  • Page 28: Error Messages

    Error messages Display Type of fault Action Overfilling Call the service division. Water outlet fault See "Possible causes" in the chapter Troubleshooting. Water inlet fault Check that the water tap is on. Inlet valve leakage Turn off the water tap and call the service divi- sion Turn off the machine with the main power switch and then turn it on again to clear the error message from the display.
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Action The dishes are not clean. The spray arms do not rotate. Remove the arms and clean them. Check that the dishes are not blocking the spray arms. Old detergent. Detergent is a perishable Avoid large packages. product.
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Action The dishwasher does not start. You have forgotten to turn on the main Press and hold the main power switch power switch. until the display lights up. The door is not properly closed. Check. A fuse/circuit breaker has been tripped. Check.
  • Page 31 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Action The touch buttons do not react when You have pressed the touch buttons too Wait a moment then try again. pressed. soon after opening the door. Dirt on the touch buttons. Clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Open the door until the display lights up.
  • Page 32: Information For Test Institute

    Information for test institute Energy labelling European test standard: EN 50242 Number of standard place settings: Dishwashing programmes: Normal wash, no options Connection: Cold water 15 °C Test method for noise measurement: IEC 60704-2-3 Dosages during testing Detergent: In accordance with EN 50242 Prewash: 7,5 gram Main wash:...
  • Page 33: Technical Information

    Technical information Information on energy labelling Information sheet, in compliance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No. 1059/2010 ATAG Model designation: VA6711QT Number of standard place settings: Energy efficiency class: Annual energy consumption (AE 295 kWh per year Energy consumption of the standard cleaning cycle (E...
  • Page 34: Installation

    Installation [mm] 1189 Door length 30-94 It is important that you read through and follow the instructions and directions below. Conduct installation WARNING! and connection in accordance with the separate installation instructions. The plug must be disconnected or power to the socket Safety instructions turned off while the work is carried out! •...
  • Page 35: Drainage Connection

    Installation Drainage connection Electrical connection See the separate installation instructions for all necessary Information about the electrical connection can be found information. on the serial number plate This specification must match the electricity supply. This dishwasher is suitable for installing in a raised recess (to attain an ergonomic working height).
  • Page 36: Service

    Service Read the chapter Troubleshooting before contacting the service division. Make a note of the information on the serial number plate on the right inside the dishwasher. Note the type number (1) and the serial number (2). TYPE SERIAL NO...
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  • Page 40: Quick Guide

    Quick guide Load the baskets Press the main power switch until the display lights up Do not rinse dishes under running water before loading them in the dishwasher. Simply scrape off large food particles before loading the dishwasher. Select a programme and any Add detergent options The detergent compartment has one smaller...

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