Indesit IDL 40 Dishwasher Manual

Close-up View (control panel)

1. ON - OFF Button
2. ON - OFF Light
3. Handle For Opening Door
4. Knob For Selecting Cycles
5. Cycle phase indicator lights
6. Start/Reset Button

Salt

Salt
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 specifically designed to eliminate lime and minerals from the water.

Loading the Salt into the Softener
Always use salt intended for use with dishwashers. The salt container is located beneath the lower rack and should be filled as follows:

1. Remove the lower rack and then unscrew and remove the cap from the salt container;
2. If you are filling the container for the first time, fill it with water;
3. Place the end of the funnel (supplied) into the hole and introduce about 2 kg of salt. It is normal for a small amount of water to come out of the salt container.
4. Carefully screw the cap back on.

The salt container should be filled after about every 30 wash cycles.

To prevent rust from forming, we advise you to load the salt before starting a wash cycle.

Adjusting Salt Consumption
The dishwasher is designed to allow for adjusting the amount of salt consumed based on the harness of the water used. This is intended to optimize and customize the level of salt consumption so that it remains at a minimum. Your Local Water Board can supply the degree of hardness of the water in your area. To adjust salt consumption, proceed as follows:

1. Unscrew the cap from the salt container.
2. There is a ring on the container with an arrow on it (see figure to the side), if necessary, rotate the ring in the anticlockwise direction from the "_" setting towards the "+" sign, based on the hardness of the water being used. It is recommended that adjustments be made in accordance with the following schema:

Detergent and Rinse Aid

Detergent
Detergent specifically intended for use with dishwashers must be used. The dispenser must be refilled before the start of each wash cycle following the instructions provided in the "Wash Cycle Table." The detergent dispenser is located on the inside panel of the door.

Loading the detergent
To open lid "A", press button "B". The cleaning detergent should be introduced into the two containers "C"and "D" up to the rim. After pouring in the detergent, replace the lid, pressing down until it clicks. Dishwasher detergent in tablets is now available on the market, in which case you should place one tablet into container "D" and replace the lid.

Notice: To facilitate closing the cover, remove any excess detergent on the edges of the dispenser.

Rinse Aid
This product makes dishes sparkle more as it improves their drying. The rinse aid container is situated on the inside of the appliance door; you should refill it when you see the container is empty by means of indicator "D". (If your dishwasher is fitted with a "low rinse aid" indicator light, fill the container up when the indicator light flashes or lights up).

Loading the Rinse Aid
To open the dispenser, turn the "C" cap in the anti-clockwise direction and then pour in the rinse aid, making sure not to overfill. The amount of rinse aid used for each cycle can be regulated by turning the "F" dose adjustor, located beneath the "C" cap, with a screwdriver. There are 6 different settings; the normal dosage setting is 4.


Proper dosage of the rinse aid improves drying. If drops of water remain on the dishes or spotting occurs, the dosage adjustor should be turned to a higher setting. If the dishes have white streaks, turn the dosage adjustor to a lower setting.

Three-in-one dishwasher tablets are now available on the market, and combine detergent, salt and rinse aid all in one. If the water in your area is hard or very hard, we still recommend you pour extra salt into the relevant dispenser to prevent the formation of white streaks on your dishes or on the interior of the appliance. Using a three-in-one product means it is no longer necessary to put rinse aid into the relevant container. If you want to achieve perfectly dry dishes, you may add rinse aid as long as the dosage adjuster is set to no.2. In any case, please read the manufacturer's instructions on the packet.

Loading the Dishwasher

Before placing the dishes in the dishwasher, remove the larger food particles to prevent the filter from becoming clogged, which results in reduced performance. If the pots and pans have baked-on food that is extremely hard to remove, we recommend that they be allowed to soak before they are washed. This will eliminate the need for extra wash cycles. Pull out the racks to facilitate loading the dishwasher.

How to Use the Lower Rack
We recommend that you place the most difficult to clean items on the bottom rack: pots, pans, lids, serving dishes and bowls, as shown in the figure to the right. It is preferable to place serving dishes and lids on the sides of the racks in order to avoid blocking the rotation of the top spray arm.

• Pots, serving bowls, etc. must always be placed top down.
• Deep pots should be slanted to allow the water to flow out.

If the basket is the one with side inserts, then insert the tea spoons one by one into the slots (see figure A). Knives and utensils with sharp blades or tips should be positioned with the sharp parts at the bottom. Position all cutlery items so that they don't touch.

• Especially long utensils should be placed in the horizontal position at the front of the upper rack.

How to Use the Upper Rack
The upper rack 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 do not get moved by the spray of water.

How to adjust the Upper rack...
The top rack can be adjusted using the two rack heights (top and bottom). To adjust the rack, open up the tabs that lock the guides and pull out the rack. Arrange the rack with the back wheels in either the top or bottom position and then insert it along the guides until the front wheels are on as well. Close the tabs to lock the rack in place (see Fig. F).

Load examples

Turning on the Appliance

First of all.
Turn on the water tap completely and press ON-OFF button "A" and the indicator light "B" goes on. Now the appliance is on and awaiting instructions.

Starting and selecting the cycle.
Turn the cycle selector knob "D" clockwise until the reference notch on the knob corresponds with the number or symbol for the cycle you wish to set (consult the wash cycle table, especially when first using the appliance). If the appliance door is shut, press the Start button "R" and the cycle will start up within a few seconds.

Cycle phase indicator lights
The dishwasher is provided with 4 indicator lights "G" which come on in sequence as the appliance is performing that specific phase of the wash cycle. These phases are:

Cancelling or modifying a wash cycle in progress.....
Premise: You can cancel the wash cycle in progress, if it has only just started. To modify a wash cycle, keep the RESET button "R" pressed for about 5 seconds: the Indicator light "G" will turn off and at this point, all the settings will have been cancelled. To select a new wash cycle, repeat the operations illustrated in the paragraph entitled "starting and selecting the cycle".

the knob must be turned clockwise from wash cycle 1 to 4, an anti-clockwise from wash cycle 4 to 1.

If you have left out a dish...
You can interrupt a wash cycle by pressing the ON-OFF button, then place the dishes you had left out into the appliance, which will start up from where it was interrupted when you turn it back on.

There's been a power failure? Have you opened the dishwasher door?
The wash cycle stops and then restarts when the electricity comes back on or when the door is shut.

At the end of the wash cycle....
The end of the wash cycle is indicated by the flashing of the drying phase indicator light.

Turn the appliance off by pressing button "A", unplug the appliance from the electricity socket to cut off the power supply; the power supply cable should consequently be easily accessible.

• Turn off the water tap.
• Wait a few minutes before unloading the dishes: if you wait a little while, they dry better thanks to the steam.
• Empty the lower rack first.

when you open the dishwasher door after the wash cycle has just ended or is under way, take care not to scald yourself with the hot steam.

Wash Cycle Table

Dishwasher washing guarantees your dishes will be cleaned in a hygienic setting for safer, cleaner results.

Energy Saving Tips

• It is important to try and run the dishwasher when it is fully loaded in order to save on energy. In order to prevent odors from forming and food from caking onto the dishes, you can run the hold cycle.
• Choose the right wash cycle: the choice of cycle depends on the type of dishware, cookware and utensils being washed and how dirty they are.
• Use the right amount of detergent: if you use too much detergent, the result will not be cleaner dishes, but, rather, a greater negative impact on the environment.
• There is no utility in rinsing dishes, cookware and utensils before placing them in the dishwasher.

How to Keep Your Dishwasher in Shape

After Every Wash
After every wash, turn off the water supply to the appliance and leave the door slightly ajar so that moisture and odors are not trapped inside.

Remove the Plug
Before cleaning or performing maintenance, always remove the plug from the socket. Do not run risks.

No Solvents or Abrasive Cleaning Products
To clean the exterior and rubber parts of the dishwasher, do not use solvents or abrasive cleaning products. Rather, use only a cloth and warm soapy water. To remove spots or stains from the surface of the interior, use a cloth dampened with water and a little white vinegar, or a cleaning product made specifically for dishwashers.

When You Go on Holiday
When you go on holiday, it is recommended 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 ajar. This will help the seals last longer and prevent odors from forming within the appliance.

Moving the Appliance
If the appliance must be moved, try to keep it in the vertical position. If absolutely necessary, it can be positioned on its back.

Seals
One of the factors that cause odors to form in the dishwasher is food that remains trapped in the seals. Periodic cleaning with a damp sponge will prevent this from occuring.

Cleaning and Special Maintenance

The filter assembly
If you want consistent good results from your dishwasher, you need to clean the filter assembly. 1 The food particles are removed from the wash B 2 water, allowing it to be recirculated during the cycle, filtered perfectly. For this reason, it is a good idea C to remove the larger food particles trapped inside the cup "C" and the semi-circular filter A after each wash; pull the cup handle upwards to remove them. Just rinse them under running water. The entire filter assembly should be cleaned thoroughly once a month: cup C + semi-circular filter A + cylindrical filter B. Rotate filter "B" anticlockwise to remove it. For cleaning, use a non metallic brush. Reassemble the filter parts (as shown in the figure) and reinsert the whole assembly into the dishwasher. Position it into its housing and press downwards. The dishwasher is not to be used without filters. Improper replacement of the filters may reduce the efficiency of the wash and even damage your dishwasher.

Cleaning the Sprayer Arms
It may happen that food particle become encrusted on the sprayer arms and block the holes (see "Close up view (interior)", letters F-I). Check the sprayer arms periodically and clean them when needed.

Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter
Periodically clean the water inlet filter (see figure 2 under "Installation") located on the outlet of the water supply tap. After turning off the water tap, unscrew the end of the water supply hose, remove the filter and clean it carefully under running water. Then, return the filter to its place and tighten the water supply hose back into position.

• the nature of the problem;
• the model type number (Mod. ...) and the serial number (S/N....), which are indicated on the plate located on the side of the inner part of the door.

Never call on unauthorised technicians and refuse to allow parts to be installed that are not original spare parts.

Installation

Positioning 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 wall. The dishwasher is equipped with water supply and drain hoses that can be positioned to the right or the left to facilitate proper installation.

Levelling the Appliance
Once the appliance is positioned, adjust the feet (screwing them in or out) to adjust the height of the dishwasher, making it level. In any case, the appliance should not be inclined more than 2°. If the appliance is level, it will help ensure proper performance. This dishwasher model can be built under a single worktop (please read the relevant instruction sheet).

Cold Water Connection
This electric household appliance should be connected to the water mains using the cold water supply hose provided with the appliance only. Do not use a different hose. In the event of replacements, use original spare parts only. Connect the cold water supply hose to a threaded 3/4 (gas) connector and making 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 that the water is clear and free of impurities. If this precaution is not taken, there is a risk that the water inlet can get blocked and damage the appliance.

Hot Water Connection
The water supply to the appliance can also be connected to the house's hot water line (centralised system, heating system), as long as it does not exceed a temperature of 60°C. In this case, the wash cycle time will be shortened by about 15 minutes and the wash efficiency slightly reduced. The connection must be made to the hot water line following the same procedures as those for the connection to the cold water line.

Drain Hose Connection
Fit the drain pipe into a drain line with a minimum diameter of 4 cm or place it over the sink. Avoid restricting or bending it. Use the special plastic elbow provided (see figure) to position it in the best possible way. The part of the pipe marked with the letter A should be between 40 and 100 cm above the ground. The pipe should not be immersed in water.

Attention: The special plastic hose support must be solidly fastened to the wall to prevent the drain hose from moving and allowing water to spill outside the drain.

Electrical Connection
After making sure that the voltage and frequency values for the current in the home correspond to those on the rating plate (located on the stainless steel inner door of the appliance) and that the electrical system is sized for the maximum voltage on the rating plate, insert the plug into an electrical socket which is earthed properly (the earthing of the appliance is a safety requirement mandated by law). If the electrical socket to which the appliance must be connected is not appropriate for the plug, replace the plug, rather than using adpators or the like as they could cause overheating and burns.
Should the electricity supply cable be damaged, we recommend that you only contact authorised Technical Service Centres for the replacement.

the dishwasher plug must be accessible so that maintenance can be done safely.

Electrical Connection

Electrical Connection
If your appliance is supplied with a 13 amp. fused plug it can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate use. Before using the appliance please read the instruction below.

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

Replacing the fuse:
When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13 amp ASTA approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used, and the fuse cover re-fitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained.

Replacemente fuse covers:
If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of the correct colours as indicated by the coloured marking or the colour that is embossed in words on the base of the plug. Replacements can be obtained directly from your nearest Service Depot.

Removing the plug:
If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded plug and you should wish to remove it to re-route the mains cable through partitions, units etc., please esure that either:

• the plug is replaced by a fused 13 amp re-wireable plug bearing the BSI mark of approval
• or:
• the mains cable is wired directly into a 13 amp cable outlet, controlled by a switch, (in compliance with BS 5733) which is accessible without moving the appliance.

Disposing of the plug:
Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself, you make the pins unusable so that it cannot be accidentally inserted into a socket.

Instruction for connecting cable to an altenative plug:

the wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green & Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live

The dishwasher plug must be accessible even when the appliance is installed as a built-in unit so that maintenance can be done safely.

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminal in your plug, proceed as follows: connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal market "E" or coloured Green or Green & Yellow. Connect Brown wire to terminal marked "L" or coloured Red. Connect Blue wire to terminal marked "N" or coloured Black. If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be fitted with a 13 amp fuse. A15 amp plug must be protected by a 15 amp fuse, either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board. If you are in any doubt about the electrical supply to your machine, consult a qualified electrician before use.

How to connect an alternative plug:
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
BLUE "NEUTRAL" ("N")
BROWN "LIVE" ("L")
GREEN AND YELLOW "EARTH" ("E")

Disposing of the appliance:
When disposing of the appliance please remove the plug by cutting the mains cable as close as possible to the plug body and dispose of it as described above