CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION PRODUCT OVERVIEW USING YOUR DISHWASHER Loading The Salt Into The Softener Basket Used Tips MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING External Care Internal Care Caring For The Dishwasher INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION About Power Connection Water Supply And Drain Connection Of Drain Hoses Position The Appliance Free Standing Installation Built-In Installation(for the integrated model)
SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING When using your dishwasher, follow the precautions listed below: Installation and repair can only be carried out by a qualified technician This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: -staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;...
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mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. (For IEC60335-1 ) Packaging material could be dangerous for children! This appliance is for indoor household use only. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the unit, cord or plug in water or other liquid.
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Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance; If it does not fit the outlet. Have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. 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.
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Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. For unmarked plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer's recommendations. Use only detergent and rinse agents recommended for use in an automatic dishwasher. Never use soap, laundry detergent, or hand washing detergent in your dishwasher.
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Disposal For disposing of package and the appliance please go to a recycling center. Therefore cut off the power supply cable and make the door closing device unusable. Cardboard packaging is manufactured from recycled paper and should be disposed in the waste paper collection for recycling.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW IMPORTANT: To get the best performance from your dishwasher, read all operating instructions before using it for the first time. Top spray arm Inner pipe Lower spray arm Salt container Filter assembly Dispenser upper spray arm Cup rack Cutlery rack Upper basket Lower basket...
D HW Before using your dishwasher : Inside Outside 1 Set the water softener 2 Loading the salt Into the softener Loading the basket Fill the dispenser Ⅱ: If your model does not have any water softener, you may skip this section. Always use salt intended for dishwasher use.
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Please follow the steps below for adding dishwasher salt: 1. Remove the lower basket and unscrew the reservoir cap. 2. Place the end of the funnel (supplied) into the hole and pour in about 1.5kg of dishwasher salt. 3. Fill the salt container to its maximum limit with water, It is normal for a small amount of water to come out of the salt container.
Basket Used Tips Adjusting the upper basket Type 1: The height of the upper basket can be easily adjusted to accommodate taller dishes in either the upper or lower basket. To adjust the height of the upper rack, follow these steps: lower position Remove the upper basket.
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Type 2: To raise the upper basket just lift To lower the upper basket, lift the the upper basket at the center of adjust handles on each side to each side until the basket locks into release the basket and lower it to place in the upper position.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING External Care The door and the door seal Clean the door seals regularly with a soft damp cloth to remove food deposits. When the dishwasher is being loaded, food and drink residues may drip onto the sides of the dishwasher door. These surfaces are outside the wash cabinet and are not accessed by water from the spray arms.
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Coarse filter Coarse filter Main filter Main filter Fine filter Open Open Hold the coarse filter and rotate it The fine filter can be pulled off the anticlockwise to unlock the filter. bottom of the filter assembly. Lift the filter upwards and out of The coarse filter can be detached the dishwasher.
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Spray arms It is necessary to clean the spray arms regularly for hard water chemicals will clog the spray arm jets and bearings. To clean the spray arms, follow the instructions below: To remove the upper spray arm, To remove the lower spray arm, pull hold the nut in the center still and out the spray arm upward.
Caring For The Dishwasher Frost precaution Please take frost protection measures on the dishwasher in winter. Every time after washing cycles, please operate as follows: 1. Cut off the electrical power to the dishwasher at the supply source. 2. Turn off the water supply and disconnect the water inlet pipe from the water valve. 3.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power before installing dishwasher. Failure to do so could result in death or electrical shock. Attention The installation of the pipes and electrical equipments should be done by professionals. About Power Connection WARNING For personal safety: Do not use an extension cord or an adapter...
Water Supply And Drain Cold water connection Connect the cold water supply hose to a threaded 3/4(inch) connector and make sure that it is fastened tightly in place. If the water pipes are new or have not been used for an extended period of time, let the water run to make sure ordinary supply hose that the water is clear.
Connection Of Drain Hoses Insert the drain hose into a drain pipe with a minimum diameter of 4 cm, or let it run into the sink, making sure to avoid bending or crimping it. The height of drain pipe must be less than 1000mm. The free end of the hose must not be immersed in water to avoid the back flow of it.
Position The Appliance Position the appliance in the desired location. The back should rest against the wall behind it, and the sides, along the adjacent cabinets or walls. The dishwasher is equipped with water supply and drain hoses that can be positioned either to the right or the left sides to facilitate proper installation.
Underneath existing work top (When fitting beneath a work top) In most modern fitted kitchens there is only one single work top under which cabinets and electrical appliances are fitted. In this case remove the work top of the dishwasher by unscrewing the screws under the rear edge of the top (a).
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2 If dishwasher is in stalled at the corner of the cabinet, there should be some space when the door is opened. Depending on where your electrical outlet is, you may need to cut a hole in the opposite cabinet side. Magical paster A and magical paster B be disjoinedon ,magical paster A on the aesthetic wooden panel and felted magical paster B of the outer door of dishwasher (see figure A).
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Install the hook on the aesthetic wooden panel and put the hook into the slot of the outer door of dishwasher (see figure A). After positioning of the panel , fix the panel onto the outer door by screws and bolts (See figure B). 1.Take away the four short screws 2.Pin up the four long screws 1 The door springs are set at the factory to...
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1 Affix the condensation strip under the work surface of cabinet. Please ensure the condensation strip is flush with edge of work surface. (Step 2) 2 Connect the inlet hose to the cold water supply. Connect the drain hose. Connect the power cord. Place the dishwasher into position.
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Step 5. Levelling the dishwasher Dishwasher must be level for proper dish rack operation and wash performance. Place a spirit level on door and rack track inside the tub as shown to check that the dishwasher is level. Level the dishwasher by adjusting the three levelling legs individually. When level the dishwasher, please pay attention not to let the dishwasher tip over.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Before Calling For Service Reviewing the charts on the following pages may save you from calling for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Dishwasher doesn't Fuse blown, or the Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. start circuit break tripped. Remove any other appliances sharing the same circuit with the dishwasher.
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do Spilled rinse-aid. Always wipe up rinse-aid spills immediately. Stained tub interior Detergent with Make sure that the detergent has no colourant may colourant. have been used. White film on Hard water minerals. To clean the interior, use a damp inside surface sponge with dishwasher detergent and wear rubber gloves.
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do The dishes Not enough detergent Use more detergent, or change are not clean. was dispensed. your detergent. Items are blocking Rearrange the items so that the spray the movement of can rotate freely. the spray arms. The filter combination Clean and/or fit the filter correctly.
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do The dishes aren't Wrong program has With a short program, the drying been selected. washing temperature is lower, decreasing cleaning performance. Choose a program with a long washing time. Use of cutlery with a Water drainage is more difficult with low-quality coating.
LOADING THE BASKETS ACCORDING TO EN50242: 1.Upper basket: Item Number Cups Saucers Glasses Small serving bowl Medium serving bowl Large serving bowl Item Number Dessert dishes Dinner plates Soup plates Oval platter...
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3.Cutlery rack: Item Number Soup spoons Forks Knives 4 4 4 Teaspoons Dessert spoons Information for comparability Serving spoons tests in accordance with EN 50242 Capacity: 14 place settings Serving forks Position of the upper basket: lower position Gravy ladles Program: ECO Rinse aid setting: 6 Softener setting: H3...
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Ⅱ: Please read this manual carefully before using the dishwasher Keep this manual for future reference.
CONTENTS USING YOUR DISHWASHER Control Panel Water Softener Preparing And Loading Dishes Function Of The Rinse Aid And Detergent Filling The Rinse Aid Reservoir Filling The Detergent Dispenser PROGRAMMING THE DISHWASHER Wash Cycle Table Starting A Cycle Wash Changing The Program Mid-cycle Forget To Add A Dish? ERROR CODES TECHNICAL INFORMATION...
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QUICK USER GUIDE Please read the corresponding content on the instruction manual for detailed operating method. Install the dishwasher (Please check the section 5 “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION ” PART Ⅰ: Generic Version.) Inside Outside Loading the baskets Removing the larger residue on the cutlery Filling the dispenser Selecting a program and running...
USING YOUR DISHWASHER Control Panel Operation (Button) Power Press this button to turn on the dishwasher, the screen lights up. Select the appropriate washing program and corresponding Program indicator will be lit. Press the button to select a function, corresponding indicator will Function be lit.
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Display To show the Running time, Delay time, Error Code etc. Screen Rinse Aid If the “ ” icon is lit, it means the dishwasher is low on dishwasher rinse aid and requires a refill. Salt Warning If the “ ”...
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Extra Cleaning For very dirty and hard to clean dishes. ( It can only be used with Intensive, Normal, ECO, Glass, 90 min ) Extra Drying Function To dry dishes more completely. ( It can only be used with icon Intensive, Normal, ECO, Glass, 90 min ) Express Reduce the program time.
Water Softener The water softener must be set manually, using the water hardness dial. The water softener is designed to remove minerals and salts from the water, which would have a detrimental or adverse effect on the operation of the appliance. The more minerals there are, the harder your water is.
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Ⅰ: 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 specifically designed to eliminate lime and minerals from the water.
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Recommendations for loading the dishwasher Scrape off any large amounts of leftover food. Soften remnants of burnt food in pans. It is not necessary to rinse the dishes under running water. For best performance of the dishwasher, follow these loading guidelines. (Features and appearance of baskets and cutlery baskets may vary from your model.) Place objects in the dishwasher in following way:...
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The upper basket is designed to hold more delicate and lighter dishware such as glasses, coffee and tea cups and saucers, as well as plates, small bowls and shallow pans (as long as they are not too dirty). Position the dishes and cookware so that they will not get moved by the spray of water.
Function Of The Rinse Aid And Detergent The rinse aid is released during the final 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. WARNING Only use branded rinse aid for dishwasher.
Filling The Rinse Aid Reservoir Remove the rinse reservoir cap by lifting up the handle . Pour the rinse aid into the dispenser, being careful not to overfill. Close the cap after all. Adjusting the rinse aid reservoir To achieve a better drying performance with limited rinse aid, the dishwasher is designed to adjust the consumption by user.
Filling The Detergent Dispenser Sliding it to the right Press down Add detergent into the larger cavity (A) for the main wash cycle . For better cleaning result, especially if you have very dirt items, pour a small amount of detergent onto the door. The additional detergent will activate during the pre-wash phase.
PROGRAMMING THE DISHWASHER Wash Cycle Table The table below shows which programs are best for the levels of food residue on them and how much detergent is needed. It also show various information about the programs. )Means: need to fill rinse into the Rinse-Aid Dispenser. Detergent Energy Water...
Description Running Energy Water Detergent Rinse Program Of Cycle Time(min) (Kwh) Pre/Main Wash(45℃) 0.75 Rinse(50℃) Rapid Rinse(55℃) Prewash 0.02 Soak NOTE: EN 50242: This program is the test cycle. The information for comparability test in accordance with EN 50242. Starting A Cycle Wash 1.
Forget To Add A Dish? A forgotten dish can be added any time before the detergent dispenser opens. If this is the case, follow the instructions below: Press the Start/Pause button to pause the washing. Wait 5 seconds then open the door. Add the forgotten dishes.
ERROR CODES If there is a malfunction, the dishwasher will display error codes to identify these: Meanings Codes Possible Causes Faucets is not opened, or water intake is Longer inlet time. restricted, or water pressure is too low. Not reaching required Malfunction of heating element.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Height (H) 845mm Width (W) 598mm Depth (D1) 600mm (with the door closed) Depth (D2) 1175mm (with the door opened 90°)
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Product fiche Sheet of household dishwasher according to EU Directive 1016/2010 & 1059/2010: Manufacturer Amstrad Type / Description AMDW148, AMDW148SS Standard place settings Energy efficiency class Annual energy consumption 266 kWh Energy consumption of the standard cleaning cycle 0.93 kWh Power consumption of off-mode 0.45 W...
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Amstrad Dish washer -Warranty terms and conditions Dear Customer, Congratulations! We wish you a long and happy association with OVOT Pvt Ltd. We would like you to know your privileges with respect to your Dish washer. 1. You are entitled to Repair or replacement of any parts other than rubber and plastic parts, noticed defective against manufacturing defect, free of charge, for the period of 24 months from the date of Invoice/bill.
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The warranty does not cover any consequential or resulting liability, damage or loss to property or life arising directly or indirectly as a result of appliance failure, breakdown, or accident or usage of the Appliance not in accordance with the operating manual. If the Appliance has been subjected to improper use such as operated on a trolley other than the one, if any provided by the Company, misused, not cared for, abnormal use, exposure to dampness, excessive heat, excessive humidity and other extreme...
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OVOT Private Limited Office no 403, 4th Floor, East Court, Near Phoenix Market City, Viman Nagar, Pune - 411014, Maharashtra, India Web.: www.amstradworld.com | Customer Care no - 1800 26 77777 Email : custcare@ovot.in, info@ovot.in, feedback@ovot.in, ewaste@ovot.in IVR No.: 020 7197 0079 WhatsApp Service Support: +91 9175950079...
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