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Installation & Operating Instructions 60cm Retro Dishwasher Cream, Black, Red MAB1353DC / K / R Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to install or use this appliance. We recommend that you keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
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Welcome Thank you for choosing this Montpellier appliance. We recommend that you keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Our appliances have been designed to provide you with the best combination of style, reliability and Your appliance is covered by a comprehensive two year Parts &...
Contents 1 Putting Your Safety First 1.1 General Safety Warnings 1.2 Installation Warnings 1.3 During Usage 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 Machine Positioning 2.2 Water Connection 2.3 Water Inlet Hose 2.4 Drain Hose 2.5 Electrical Connection 2.6 Fitting the Machine Undercounter 3 SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 General Appearance 3.2 Technical Specifications 4 BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE...
Putting Your Safety First Check that the indoor electrical fuse system is 1 Putting Your Safety First connected in line with safety regulations. 1.1 General Safety Warnings All electrical connections must match the values Read these instructions carefully before using your on the rating plate.
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Putting Your Safety First Only put items in the machine which are • Material unsuitable for domestic waste suitable for dishwashing, and take care not must be disposed of at recycling centres. to overfill the baskets. • Contact a relevant recycling centre to obtain Do not open the door while the machine is in information about disposal of different materials.
Installation 2.3 Water Inlet Hose 2 Installation 2.1 Machine Positioning When positioning the machine, place it in an area where dishes can be easily loaded and unloaded. Do not put the machine in an area where the ambient temperature falls below 0°C. Read all warnings located on the packaging before removing the packaging and positioning the machine.
Installation IMPORTANT: Items will not wash properly if a drain To remove the top panel, remove the screws that hold hose longer than 4m is used. it on, located at the rear of the machine. Then, push the panel 1 cm from the front towards the rear and lift it. Adjust the machine feet according to the slope of the floor (3).
Specifications 3 Specifications 3.1 General Appearance Worktop Upper basket with racks Upper spray arm Cutlery basket Lower basket wheels Mug Shelves Lower basket with racks Rating plate Detergent and rinse-aid dispenser Control panel Door handle Salt dispenser Filters (antibacterial) Lower spray arm Mini Active Drying Unit: This system provides better drying performance your dishes.
Before Using Your Appliance 3.2 Technical Specifications Only add water to the salt compartment before first use. Capacity 13 place settings Use softener salt specifically produced for use in dishwashers. Dimensions (mm) Height When you start your dishwasher, the salt compartment Width is filled with water, therefore put the softener salt in Depth...
Before Using Your Appliance 4.4 Test Strip Run water through Keep the strip in Wait Set the hardness Shake the strip the tap (1min ) the water (1sec ) (1min) level of your machine NOTE: The level is set to 3 as default. If the water is well water or has a hardness level above 90 dF, we recommend that you use filter and refinement devices.
Before Using Your Appliance 4.8 Detergent Usage 4.10 Using Combined Detergents Only use detergents specifically designed for These products should be used according to the domestic dishwashers. Keep your detergents in cool, manufacturer’s instructions. Never put combined dry places out of reach of children. Add the proper detergents into the interior section or the cutlery detergent for the selected programme to ensure the basket.
Before Using Your Appliance 4.12 Filling The Rinse-aid And Setting To fill the rinse- aid compartment, open the rinse-aid compartment cap. Fill the compartment with rinse- aid to the MAX level and then close the cap. Be careful not to overfill the rinse- aid compartment and wipe up any spills.
Loading Your Dishwasher 5.2 Basket Adjustments 5 Loading Your Dishwasher For best results, follow these loading guidelines. Lower Basket Loading the household dishwasher up to the capacity Two Folding Racks indicated by the manufacturer will contribute to energy The folding racks on the lower basket allow for the and water savings.
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Loading your Dishwasher Upper Basket Height Adjustable Mug Shelves Height Adjustment The height adjustable racks enable glasses and cups to be placed on or under the racks. The racks can be The upper basket includes a mechanism which adjusted to 2 different heights (A,B). enables the height of the basket to be adjusted up or down without having to remove the basket.
Loading your Dishwasher 5.3 Alternative Basket Loads Incorrect Loads Lower Basket Incorrect loading can cause poor washing and drying performance. Please follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for good performance results. Upper Basket Unsuitable Items For Dishwashing • Cigarette ash, candle leftovers, polish, paint, chemical substances, iron-alloy materials.
Programme Table 6 Programme Table Programme name Intensive 65 Super 50’ Quick 30’ Prewash Programme icon Standard Suitable for program for normally normally soiled Suitable for Suitable to rinse soiled daily use Suitable for heavily Type of soil daily dishes lightly soiled dishes dishes that you plan dishes with reduced...
The Control Panel 7 The Control Panel MAB1353D On/Off Button Press the Option button twice to activate the Half Programme Selection Button Load option. Select the Half Load option to reduce Programme Indicators the duration of the selected programme, and Option Button therefore decrease the energy and water Energy Save Indicator...
Turn the machine on using the On/Off button. Select a programme using the Programme Selection button. Press repeatedly until the desired programme is illuminated. MAB1353DC If desired select an appropriate programme option with the Option button. The End Of Programme Indicator will illuminate when Close the door to begin cycle.
The Control Panel / Cleaning & Maintenance Select a programme which runs at high temperature LED’s and run the Dishwasher empty. Voice Levels Energy If this does not clean your Dishwasher sufficiently, use Save a cleaning agent designed for use with dishwashers. To extend the life of your dishwasher, clean the appliance regularly, preferably each month.
Cleaning & Maintenance 8.2 Spray Arms • Make sure that the spray holes are not clogged and that no food waste or foreign objects are stuck to the spray arms. • If there is any clogging, remove the spray arms and clean them under water.
Troubleshooting 9 Troubleshooting Fault Possible Cause Troubleshooting Your Dishwasher is not plugged in Plug your Dishwasher in Switch your Dishwasher on Your Dishwasher is not switched on by pressing the On/Off button Fuse blown Check your indoor fuses The programme does not start Water inlet tap is closed Tum on the water inlet tap Your Dishwasher door is open...
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Troubleshooting Automatic Fault Warnings and What to Do Trouble Code Possible Fault What to Do Make sure the water inlet tap is open and water is flowing Separate the inlet hose from the Water inlet system failure tap and clean the filter of the hose Contact for service if the error continues Pressure system failure Contact for service...
Should your appliance develop a fault, please THIS DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS. call the Montpellier customer service helpline on: Your new Montpellier appliance carries a free guarantee 01759 487 839 which protects you against the cost of repairs during...
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Montpellier Domestic Appliances Ltd. Unit 1, Tewkesbury Retail Park, Northway Lane, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 8JU www.montpellier-appliances .com The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
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