CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION PRODUCT OVERVIEW USING YOUR DISHWASHER Loading The Salt Into The Softener Basket Loading 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 Positioning The Appliance Free Standing Installation TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS...
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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Packaging material could be dangerous for children! Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. 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. Please unplug before cleaning and maintenance the appliance .
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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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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. The door should not be left open, since this could increase the risk of tripping.
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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. Inner pipe Lower spray arm Salt container Filter assembly Dispenser upper spray arm Cup rack Upper basket Cutlery basket Lower basket NOTE: Pictures are only for reference, different models may be different.
USING YOUR DISHWASHER Before using your dishwasher : Inside Outside 1. Set the water softener 2. Loading the salt Into the softener 3. Loading the basket 4. Fill the detergent dispenser Please check the section 1 “Water Softener” of PART Ⅱ: Special Version, Please check the section 1 “Water Softener”...
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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 (if supplied) into the hole and pour in about 1.5 kg of dishwasher salt. 3.
Basket Loading Tips Adjusting the upper basket 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.
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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Main filter Main filter Coarse filter Coarse filter Fine filter 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, rotate the arm 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 1000 mm. 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.
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Selecting the best location for the dishwasher The installation position of dishwasher should be near the existing inlet and drain hose and power socket Illustrations of cabinet dimensions and installation position of the dishwasher. 1. Less than 5 mm between the top of dishwasher and cabinet and the outer door aligned to cabinet.
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 the damp inside surface...
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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.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do The dishes aren't Wrong program has With a short program, the washing drying been selected. 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: Loading the dishwasher to its full capacity will contribute to energy and water savings. 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 basket: Item Number Soup spoons Forks Knives 4 4 4 Teaspoons Dessert spoons Information for comparability Serving spoons tests in accordance with EN50242 Capacity: 12 place settings Serving forks Position of the upper basket: lower position Gravy ladles Program: ECO Rinse aid setting: Max Softener setting: H3...
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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 Wash Cycle Table Saving Energy Starting A Program 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 ” of 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 your dishwasher. Press this button to select the appropriate washing program, Program Program corresponding indicator will be lit. Press the button to add or decrease the delay time, maximum Delay - 24 hours delay can be defined.
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Display Intensive For the heaviest soiled crockery, and normally soiled pots, pans, dishes etc. With dried-on food. Universal For normally soiled loads, such as pots, plates, glasses and lightly soiled pans. Whisper Lower noise and normally energy consumption, used for washing in evening.
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Display Water Faucet If the “ ” indicator is lit, it means the water faucet closed. Rinse Aid If the “ ” indicator is lit, it means the dishwasher is low on dishwasher rinse aid and requires a refill. 6 10 Screen Salt If the “...
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.
Please check the section 3 “Loading The Salt Into The Softener” Please check the section 3 “Loading The Salt Into The Softener” of PART Ⅰ: Generic Version, If your dishwasher lacks salt. Ⅰ: of PART Generic Version, If your dishwasher lacks salt. NOTE: If your model does not have any water softener, you may skip this section.
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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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Loading the upper basket 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.
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...
Saving Energy 1. Pre-rinsing of tableware items leads to increased water and energy consumption and is not recommended. 2. Washing tableware in a household dishwasher usually consumes less energy and water in the use phase than hand dishwashing when the household dishwasher is used according to the instructions.
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: 1. Press the Start/Pause button to pause the washing. 2. Wait 5 seconds then open the door. 3.
ERROR CODES If there is a malfunction the dishwasher will display an error code. The following table shows possible error codes and their causes. Codes Meanings Possible Causes Faucets is not opened, or water intake is Longer inlet time. restricted,or water pressure is too low. Drain hose is blocked or inked,or drain Water outlet fault.
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 (EN50242) Sheet of household dishwasher according to EU Directive 1016/2010 & 1059/2010: Manufacturer TEKA DFS 26610 SS Type / Description DFS 26610 WH Standard place settings Energy efficiency class Annual energy consumption 258 kWh Energy consumption of the standard cleaning cycle...
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