Contents Front panel ....................Safety instructions ..................Before washing for the first time ............... Loading the dishwasher ................Using the dishwasher ................Settings ..................... Care and cleaning ..................Troubleshooting ..................Installation ....................Service ...................... Information for test institute ............... Technical information ................Front panel Main power switch SpeedWash...
Safety instructions General Installation • Read the operating instructions and See the section Installation. keep them in a safe place! Child safety • Never use the dishwasher for any • Always start the dishwasher purpose other than that specified in immediately after adding detergent.
Before washing for the first time • Expanded polystyrene (EPS) with no The water softener added chlorine or fluorine. In order to achieve good dishwashing • Supports made from untreated wood. results, the dishwasher needs soft water (water with low mineral content). Hard •...
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2 Place the funnel supplied with the 4 Close the lid firmly. dishwasher in the salt compartment top-up hole. First, pour in about 1 l of Press to open water. 3 Then add salt, a maximum of 1.5 kg, until the compartment is full. 4 Wipe up any excess salt so that the lid can be screwed on firmly.
Loading the dishwasher Energy-efficient dishwashing Upper basket • Do not start the dishwasher until it is Place glasses, cups, bowls, side plates fully loaded to save energy. and saucers in the upper basket. All dirty surfaces should face inwards and •...
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• Make sure small items cannot fall through the dishwasher basket; place them in the cutlery basket. NOTE! Check that the spray arms can rotate freely. Lower basket Place plates, side plates, serving dishes, pots and cutlery (in the cutlery basket) in the lower basket.
Using the dishwasher Add detergent detergent will not be released properly if the lid is tight and will not open correctly. Press to open NOTE! Dishwasher tablets are not recommended for short programmes (less than 75 minutes). Use powder or liquid dishwasher detergent instead.
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When newly installed, the programme needs to be run five times before it is fully Rinse adapted and can provide the best results. Used to rinse dishes while you wait for the dishwasher to become fully loaded. Auto wash SpeedWash + EXTRA - Selecting Options To select an option, press one of the Auto open...
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If the dishwasher is turned off due Delayed start to a power failure When you select Delayed start the dishwasher will start 1-24 hours after you If the dishwashing programme was not close the door. finished, the interrupted programme continues when power is restored. 1 Press the button once to activate Delayed start.
Settings Open the settings menu: First, open the door. Turn off the machine. Press and hold the main power switch until the display lights up. Within 10 seconds: - press the Programme selector and the option button for SpeedWash. The display shows the settings menu (current setting and its currently set value).
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Settings Options Adjusting the water softener. Read off Water hardness 2:00 - 2:09 the appropriate setting from the water hardness table below. °dH °fH °dH °fH 20-24 35-43 10-14 25-29 44-52 9-11 15-20 30-39 53-70 12-14 21-25 40-49 71-88 15-19 26-34 Do not forget to put salt in the salt compartment after you have set the...
Care and cleaning Coarse filter NOTE! The coarse filter traps larger food The dishwasher must not be used particles, which cannot get past the without the filters in place! drainage pump. Empty the coarse filter as Dishwashing results may be affected if necessary.
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Spray arms The door and the door seal Holes and bearings can sometimes Regularly clean the sides of the door and become blocked. Remove any debris the door seal. Use a slightly damp cloth using a pin or the like. The spray arms (with a little cleaner if necessary).
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4 In order to inspect the drainage pump, Unblocking the inlet hose filter remove the coloured stop on the right If the water supply contains small in the bottom drain. particles, the outer filter on the inlet hose 5 Turn the pump wheel located behind may become blocked, which results in the drainage pump stop by hand.
Troubleshooting Type of fault on the Action display Overfilling Clear the drainage pump. See the section Care and cleaning. If the problem persists, call the service department. Water outlet fault See “Water remains in the dishwasher” in the table “Problem” below. If the problem persists, call the service department.
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Problem Possible causes Action Cannot close door. The baskets are not Check that the baskets are correctly positioned. correctly positioned horizontally. Check that the dishes are not blocking the baskets from sliding properly into place. The door lock does not click Check the door lock.
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Problem Possible causes Action The dishwasher does not The door is not properly Check. start. closed. You have opened the Close the door and wait. dishwasher to add more After a while, the dishes while a programme dishwasher continues the is in progress.
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Problem Possible causes Action The dishes are not clean. The spray arms do not Remove the arms and clean rotate. them. Check that the dishes are not blocking the spray arms. Old detergent. Detergent is Avoid large packages. a perishable product. Incorrect detergent dosage.
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Problem Possible causes Action Spots or films on the dishes. The water softener is Check that the salt leaking salt. compartment lid is properly tightened. Otherwise call the service department. Incorrect water softener See the section Settings. setting. Incorrect rinse aid dosage See the section Settings.
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Problem Possible causes Action Water remains in the The filters are blocked. Clean the coarse and fine dishwasher. filters. Debris in the drainage Clean the drainage pump. pump. See the section Care and cleaning. Kink in drainage hose. Check that the hose is free from kinks and sharp bends.
Installation [mm] 1194 Door length Nominal dimensions. Actual measurements may vary. It is important that you read through and Check also that none of the follow the instructions and directions connections leak. below. Conduct installation and WARNING! connection in accordance with the Turn off the water supply when installing separate installation instructions.
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Adjust the adjustable feet so that the Ensure that the drainage hose has no dishwasher is level. kinks. • Affix the protective film (packed in the Connection to water supply document bag) to the underside of the Use only the inlet hose supplied with the worktop.
Service Read the chapter Troubleshooting before Electrical connection contacting the service department. Information about the electrical connection Provide the details on the serial number can be found on the serial number plate. plate in all contact. Include the article This specification must match the number (1) and the serial number (2).
Information for test institute Request test institute information via e-mail ART. NO. dishwashers@appliance-development.com. SERIAL NO. The request should include the details on the serial number plate. Include the article number (1) and the serial number (2).
Information on energy labelling Information sheet, in compliance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No. 1059/2010 ATAG Model designation: VA2013PT Number of standard place settings: Energy efficiency class: Annual energy consumption(AE 262 kWh per year Energy consumption of the standard cleaning cycle(E 0.92 kWh...
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