Cleaning And Maintenance - IKEA FINPUTSAD Manual

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Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning and maintenance
ATTENTION: Always unplug the appliance when cleaning it
and when performing maintenance work. Do not use flammable
ATTENTION: Always unplug the appliance when cleaning it and
liquids to clean the machine.
when performing maintenance work. Do not use flammable
liquids to clean the machine.
CLEANING THE DISHWASHER
Any marks on the inside of the appliance may be
Cleaning the dishwasher
removed using a cloth dampened with water and
Any marks on the inside of the appliance may be removed using
a little vinegar.
a cloth dampened with water and a little vinegar.
The external surfaces of the machine and the
The external surfaces of the machine and the control panel
control panel can be cleaned using a non-abrasive
can be cleaned using a non-abrasive cloth which has been
cloth which has been dampened with water. Do
dampened with water. Do not use solvents or abrasive products.
not use solvents or abrasive products.
Preventing unpleasant odours
PREVENTING UNPLEASANT ODOURS
Always keep the door of the appliance ajar in order to avoid
Always keep the door of the appliance ajar in order to avoid mo-
moisture from forming and being trapped inside the machine.
isture from forming and being trapped inside the machine.
Clean the seals around the door and detergent dispensers
Clean the seals around the door and detergent dispensers regu-
regularly using a damp sponge. This will avoid food becoming
larly using a damp sponge. This will avoid food becoming trapped
trapped in the seals, which is the main cause behind the
in the seals, which is the main cause behind the formation of
formation of unpleasant odours.
unpleasant odours.
Cheking the water supply hose
CHEKING THE WATER SUPPLY HOSE
Check the inlet hose regularly for brittleness and cracks. If
Check the inlet hose regularly for brittleness and cracks. If dama-
damaged, replace it by a new hose available through our After-
ged, replace it by a new hose available through our After-Sales
Sales Service or your specialist dealer. Depending on the hose
Service or your specialist dealer. Depending on the hose type:
type:
If the inlet hose has a transparent coating, periodically check if
If the inlet hose has a transparent coating, periodically check if
the colour intensifies locall . If yes, the hose may have a leak and the colour intensifies locall . If yes, the hose may have a leak and
should be replaced.
should be replaced.
For water stop hoses: check the small safety valve inspection
For water stop hoses: check the small safety valve inspection
window (see arrow). If it is red, the water stop function was trig-
window (see arrow). If it is red, the water stop function was
gered, and the hose must be replaced by a new one.
triggered, and the hose must be replaced by a new one. For
For unscrewing this hose, press the release button while unscre-
unscrewing this hose, press the release button while unscrewing
wing the hose.
the hose.
Cleaning the water inlet hose
CLEANING THE WATER INLET HOSE
If the water hoses are new or have not been used for an
If the water hoses are new or have not been used for an exten-
extended period of time, let the water run to make sure it is
ded period of time, let the water run to make sure it is clear and
clear and free of impurities before performing the necessary
free of impurities before performing the necessary connections. If
connections. If this precaution is not taken, the water inlet could
this precaution is not taken, the water inlet could become blocked
become blocked and damage the dishwasher.
and damage the dishwasher.
pull it out (Fig 1).
Cleaning the filter assembly
side flaps (Fig 2).
CLEANING THE FILTER ASSEMBLY
Regularly clean the filter assembly so that the filters do not close
Regularly clean the filter assembly so that the filters do not clo
and that the waste water flows away correctl.
lain, bones, fruit seeds etc.) please remove them carefully.
and that the waste water flows away correctl .
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Using dishwasher with clogged filters or foreign objects inside
Using dishwasher with clogged filters or foreign objects inside fil-
REMOVE the wash-cycle pump protection (black detail) (Fig 4). filtration system or sprayarms may cause unit malfunction
tration system or sprayarms may cause unit malfunction resulting
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resulting in lose of performance, noisy work or higher resources
in lose of performance, noisy work or higher resources usage.
usage.
The filter assembly consists of three filters which remove foo
The filter assembly consists of three filters which remove foo
residues from the washing water and then recirculate the water:
residues from the washing water and then recirculate the water:
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to obtain the best washing results, you need to keep them clean.
to obtain the best washing results, you need to keep them clean.
The dishwasher must not be used without filters or if the
A
filter is loose.
At least once per month or after each 30 cycles, check the filter
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assembly and if necessary clean it thoroughly under running
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water, using a non-metallic brush and following the instructions
below:
1. Turn the cylindrical filter A in an anti-clockwise direction and
pull it out (Fig 1).
C
C
TROUBLESHOOTING
In case your dishwasher doesn't work properly, check if the problem can be solved by going through the following list.
For other errors or issues please contact authorized After-sales Service which contact details can be found in the warranty
booklet. The manufacturer ensures the availability of spare parts for at least 10 years after production date of this appliance.
After cleaning the filters, re-place the filter assembly and fix it in
position correctly; this is essential for maintaining the efficient
operation of the dishwasher.
After cleaning the filters, re-place the filter assembly and fix it in
CLEANING THE SPRAY ARMS
position correctly; this is essential for maintaining the efficient
On occasions, food residue may operation of the dishwasher.
become encrusted onto the spray
arms and block the holes used CLEANING THE SPRAY ARMS
to spray the water. It is therefore
On occasions, food residue may
recommended that you check the
become encrusted onto the spray
arms from time to time and clean arms and block the holes used
to spray the water. It is therefore
them with a small non-metallic
recommended that you check the
brush.
arms from time to time and clean
To remove the upper spray arm,
them with a small non-metallic
turn the plastic locking ring in an
brush.
anti-clockwise direction.
To remove the upper spray arm,
The upper spray arm should be replaced so that the side with the
turn the plastic locking ring in an
greater number of holes is facing upwards.
anti-clockwise direction.
The upper spray arm should be replaced so that the side with the
The lower spray arm may be
greater number of holes is facing upwards.
removed by pulling it upwards.
The lower spray arm may be
removed by pulling it upwards.
B
A
B
WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM
A
Water softener automatically reduces water hardness, conse-
WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM
quently preventing scale buildup on heater, contributing also to
better cleaning efficiency. This system regenerates itself with Water softener automatically reduces water hardness, conse-
salt, therefore it is required to refill salt container when empty. quently preventing scale buildup on heater, contributing also to
better cleaning efficiency. This system regenerates itself with
Frequency of regeneration depends on water hardness level set-
salt, therefore it is required to refill salt container when empty.
ting - by default regeneration takes place once per 5 Eco cycles
Frequency of regeneration depends on water hardness level set-
with water hardness level set to 3. Regeneration process starts in
ting - by default regeneration takes place once per 5 Eco cycles
final rinse and finishes in drying phase, before cycle ends.
with water hardness level set to 3. Regeneration process starts in
• Single regeneration consumes: ~3.5L of water;
final rinse and finishes in drying phase, before cycle ends.
• Takes up to 5 additional minutes for the cycle;
• Single regeneration consumes: ~3.5L of water;
• Consumes below 0.005kWh of energy.
• Takes up to 5 additional minutes for the cycle;
• Consumes below 0.005kWh of energy.
CLEANING THE FILTER ASSEMBLY
Regularly clean the filter assembly so that the filters do not clog
2. Remove the cup filter B by exerting a slight pressure on the
and that the waste water flows away correctly.
side flaps (Fig 2).
Using dishwasher with clogged filters or foreign objects inside fil-
The dishwasher must not be used without filters or if the
tration system or sprayarms may cause unit malfunction resulting
3. Slide out the stainless-steel plate filter C (Fig 3).
in lose of performance, noisy work or higher resources usage.
filter is loose.
4. In case you find foreign objects (such as broken glass, porc -
The filter assembly consists of three filters which remove food
At least once per month or after each 30 cycles, check the filter lain, bones, fruit seeds etc.) please remove them carefully.
residues from the washing water and then recirculate the water:
5. Inspect the trap and remove any food residues. NEVER RE-
assembly and if necessary clean it thoroughly under running water,
to obtain the best washing results, you need to keep them clean.
MOVE the wash-cycle pump protection (black detail) (Fig 4).
using a non-metallic brush and following the instructions below:
The dishwasher must not be used without filters or if the
1. Turn the cylindrical filter A in an anti-clockwise direction
filter is loose.
and pull it out (Fig 1). At least once per month or after each 30 cycles, check the filter
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assembly and if necessary clean it thoroughly under running water,
2. Remove the cup filter B by exerting a slight pressure on the
using a non-metallic brush and following the instructions below:
side flaps (Fig 2).
1. Turn the cylindrical filter A in an anti-clockwise direction and
3. Slide out the stainless-steel plate filter C (Fig 3).
pull it out (Fig 1).
4. In case you find foreign objects (such as broken glass,
2. Remove the cup filter B by exerting a slight pressure on the
porc - lain, bones, fruit seeds etc.) please remove them
side flaps (Fig 2).
A
carefully. 3. Slide out the stainless-steel plate filter C (Fig 3).
4. In case you find foreign objects (such as broken glass, porce-
5. Inspect the trap and remove any food residues. NEVER
lain, bones, fruit seeds etc.) please remove them carefully.
REMOVE the wash-cycle pump protection (black detail)
5. Inspect the trap and remove any food residues. NEVER
(Fig 4).
REMOVE the wash-cycle pump protection (black detail) (Fig 4).
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A
C
3
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After cleaning the filters, replace the filter assembly and fix it
position correctly; this is essential for maintaining the efficient
operation of the dishwasher.
EN
CLEANING THE SPRAY ARMS
C
On occasions, food residue may
become encrusted onto the
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spray arms and block the holes
used to spray the water. It is
After cleaning the filters, replace the filter assembly and fix it
therefore recommended that you TROUBLESHOOTING
position correctly; this is essential for maintaining the efficient
check the arms from time to time
operation of the dishwasher.
and clean them with a small
In case your dishwasher doesn't work properly, check if the problem can be solved
non-metallic brush. For other errors or issues please contact authorized After-sales Service which con
Cleaning the spray arms
booklet. The manufacturer ensures the availability of spare parts for at least 10 yea
To remove the upper spray arm,
On occasions, food residue may
turn the plastic locking ring in an
PROBLEMS
become encrusted onto the spray
anti-clockwise direction.
arms and block the holes used to spray
The upper spray arm should be
Salt indicator is lit
the water. It is therefore recommended
replaced so that the side with
that you check the arms from time to
the greater number of holes is
time and clean them with a small non-
facing upwards.
Rinse aid indicator is lit
metallic brush.
To remove the upper spray arm, turn
the plastic locking ring in an anti-
The lower spray arm may be
clockwise direction. The upper spray
The dishwasher won't start or
removed by pulling it upwards.
does not respond to com-
arm should be replaced so that the
mands.
side with the greater number of holes
is facing upwards.
The lower spray arm may be removed
by pulling it upwards.
WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM
Water softener automatically reduces water hardness, conse-
Water softening system
quently preventing scale buildup on heater, contributing also to
Water softener automatically reduces water hardness,
better cleaning efficienc . This system regenerates itself with salt,
consequently preventing scale buildup on heater, contributing
therefore it is required to refill salt container when empt . Frequen-
also to better cleaning efficienc . This system regenerates itself
cy of regeneration depends on water hardness level setting - by
with salt, therefore it is required to refill salt container when
default regeneration takes place once per 5 Eco cycles with water
empt . Frequency of regeneration depends on water hardness
hardness level set to 3. Regeneration process starts in final rins
level setting - by default regeneration takes place once per 5 Eco
and finishes in drying phase, before cycle ends
cycles with water hardness level set to 3. Regeneration process
Single regeneration consumes: ~3.5L of water; takes up to 5 addi-
starts in final rins and finishes in drying phase, before cycle ends
tional minutes for the cycle; consumes below 0.005kWh of energy.
Single regeneration consumes: ~3.5L of water; takes up to 5
additional minutes for the cycle; consumes below 0.005kWh of
energy.
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B
A
2
B
A
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POSSIBLE CAUSES
Salt reservoir is empty. (After refill
the salt indicator may remain lit for
several wash cycles).
Rinse aid dispenser is empty. (After
refill the rinse aid indicator may
remain lit for several wash cycles).
The appliance has not been
plugged in properly.
Power outage.
The dishwasher door is not closed.
It does not respond to commands.
Display shows: 9 or 12 and
On/Off LED is blinking rapidly.
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After cleaning the fi
position correctly; t
operation of the dis
CLEANING THE
On occasions, food
become encrusted
arms and block the
to spray the water.
recommended that
arms from time to t
them with a small n
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brush.
To remove the upp
turn the plastic lock
anti-clockwise direc
The upper spray ar
greater number of h
The lower spray ar
removed by pulling
WATER SOFTEN
Water softener auto
quently preventing
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better cleaning effic
salt, therefore it is
Frequency of regen
ting - by default reg
with water hardnes
final rinse and finish
• Single regenera
• Takes up to 5 ad
• Consumes below
SOLUTIONS
Refill reservoir with salt
Adjust water hardness
Refill dispenser with rin
Insert the plug into the
The dishwasher starts a
Vigorously push the do
Switch off the appliance
on after approximately
If problem persists, unp
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