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- Page 1 60cm Wide Dishwasher Instruction Manual Model number(s): RHDW3-M/01 (B-M/01) (SS-M/01) IMPORTANT: RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...
- Page 2 Contents Safety instruction ………………………………………. Water & electrical connection ………………………………………. Disposal of old electrical appliances ………………………………………. Saving energy & water ………………………………………. Unpacking the dishwasher ………………………………………. Product overview ………………………………………. Control panel ………………………………………. 10-12 Pre-Installation ………………………………………. Water Hardness & setting the salt ………………………………………. 13-14 Loading the salt into the container ……………………………………….
- Page 3 Safety Instructions The appliance was designed and manufactured in compliance with current international safety standards. The following information has been provided for safety reasons and should therefore be read carefully. Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference. If the appliance is sold, given away or moved, please ensure the manual is kept with the machine, so that the new owner may benefit from the advice contained within it.
- Page 4 Safety Instructions • If your family includes children: • Keep detergents and rinse aids away from children. • Keep children away from the open door of a dishwasher, there could still be some detergent left inside. • Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place. Open the door very carefully if the dishwasher is operating, there is a risk of water squirting out.
- Page 5 Water and Electrical Connection Important note: Connection to the water and electricity supplies should only be performed by a qualified technician. Electrical Connection Before inserting the plug into the electrical socket, make sure that: • The socket is earthed and complies with current regulations; •...
- Page 6 Water and Electrical Connection • Tap connections*: A range of adaptors are available to suit your tap. • DO NOT connect the dishwasher to a single outlet instantaneous water heater or an electric heater. • It MUST NOT be connected to a surface water drain. •...
- Page 7 Saving water and energy • Only start a wash cycle when the dishwasher is full. • While waiting for the dishwasher to be filled, prevent unpleasant odours with the Rapid Wash. • Select a wash cycle that is suited to the type of dishes/crockery and to the soil level of the dishes/crockery using (see the washing program section): - for dishes with a normal soil level, use the Eco wash cycle, which guarantees low energy and water consumption levels.
- Page 8 Unpacking the appliance 1. Remove the appliance from all packaging and check that the product has not been damaged during transportation. If it has been damaged, contact the manufacturer or the retailer and do not proceed any further with the installation process. Below are key areas to check: •...
- Page 9 Product Overview Front view Rear view Upper basket Filter Inner pipe 10. Drain pipe Lower basket 11. Power cord Salt aid container 12. Inlet pipe connector Detergent dispenser 13. Cutlery basket Control panel (on the front of the 14. Salt funnel door) 15.
- Page 10 Control Panel 1. On/off button 8. Half load indicator light 2. Program button 9. Dry plus indicator light 3. Half load button 10.Time delay indicator lights (3 hours, 6 hours, 9 hours & 12 4. Dry plus hours) 5. Time delay button 11.Salt aid warning &...
- Page 11 Control Panel Half load button Press to select half load function (press after selecting the required program but prior to closing the door of the appliance). This function should only be used when 6 or less place settings have been loaded in to the appliance and require washing.
- Page 12 Control Panel Dry plus indicator light Light to show the dry plus function has been selected Time delay indicator lights (3 hours, 6 hours, 9 hours & 12 hours) Light to show which delay time has been selected Salt aid warning & rinse aid warning indicator lights Light up when the salt container and/or rinse aid dispenser need to be refilled...
- Page 13 Pre-Installation Important Note: Prior to installation and first use the following 4 steps must be followed, failure to do so will void your guarantee: 1. Set the water softener level 2. Add 1.5kg dishwasher salt and fill the salt container with water 3.
- Page 14 Water Hardness & Setting the Salt It is recommended that adjustments should be made in accordance with the following scheme: Program indicator Salt consumption Water Hardness Softener level light sequence (gram/cycle) (Clarke) Rapid 30' Quick 90' 7-14 Quick 90' & Rapid 30' 15-21 Glass 22-28...
- Page 15 6. Immediately after filling the salt into the salt container, a washing program should be started (We suggest to use the Quick or rapid programs) Otherwise the filter system, pump or other important parts of the machine may be damaged by salty water. This may affect the guarantee.
- Page 16 When to Refill the Rinse Aid Dispenser There is a rinse aid warning indicator light in the control panel which will light when there is no or little rinse aid in the rinse aid dispenser. 1. To open the dispenser, lift the cover with cover handle. 2.
- Page 17 Rinse Aid Dispenser The rinse aid dispenser has 5 settings. Please follow the steps below for adjustment in rinse aid level: 1. Within 60 seconds after the appliance was switched on press and hold the ‘Program’ button for more than 5 seconds, and then press the ‘Delay’ button to start the rinse aid setting function.
- Page 18 Detergent Detergents There are 3 sorts of detergents: 1. With phosphate and with chlorine 2. With phosphate and without chlorine 3. Without phosphate and without chlorine Normally new pulverised detergent is without phosphate. Thus the water softener function of phosphate is not given. In this case we recommend to fill salt in the salt container even when the hardness of water is only 7*clarke.
- Page 19 Detergent Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser is located on the inside of the dishwasher door and is approximately halfway up the door. The dispenser can be filled with either detergent powder or a detergent tablet in compartment A, Filling the Detergent Dispenser Note: observe the dosing and storage recommendations that are stated on the detergent packaging.
- Page 20 Detergent 2. Fill the detergent dispenser with the correct amount of detergent powder or 1 detergent tablet in compartment A. 3. Close the dispenser cover Information about the amount of detergent for each program can be located in the program information section.
- Page 21 Loading the Dishwasher Notes: • Only purchase and wash utensils which are identified as dishwasher safe. • Use a mild detergent that is described as 'kind to dishes'. If necessary, seek further information from the detergent manufacturers. • For particular items, select a program with as low a temperature as possible. •...
- Page 22 Loading the Dishwasher d. All utensils are placed in the way that the spray arms can rotate freely during washing. e. Load hollow items such as cups, glasses, pans etc. with the opening facing downwards so that water cannot collect in the container or a deep base. f.
- Page 23 Loading the Dishwasher 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).
- Page 24 Loading the Dishwasher Adjustable Upper Basket Height The height of the upper basket can be adjusted in order to create more space for large dishes/crockery/utensils for both the upper/lower basket. The factory setting for the upper basket is set at the highest setting so there is more space for larger dishes/crockery/utensils for both lower basket height.
- Page 25 Loading the Dishwasher Cutlery Basket Cutlery should be placed in the cutlery basket with the handles at the bottom, except for knives and other utensils with sharp points must be loaded in the basket with their points down or placed in a horizontal position. If the rack has side baskets, the spoons should be loaded separately into the appropriate slots.
- Page 26 Washing Programs...
- Page 27 Washing Cycles Turning on the appliance Starting the wash cycle 1. Pull out the lower and upper basket, load the dishes and push them back. It is recommended to load the lower basket first, then the upper one (see the loading the dishwasher section). 2.
- Page 28 Washing Cycles 3. Press the Time Delay button and set the required delay start time (this will be shown by time delay the indicator lights). 4. Press the start button, the unit will start the programme at the assigned time automatically. Half load In case you do not have enough dishes for a full load, the half load option can be selected with certain programs (please see the Wash Program section).
- Page 29 Washing Cycles Note: It is dangerous to open the door when washing, because the hot water may scald you. At the end of the wash cycle When a program has finished, the buzzer of the dishwasher will sound for 8 seconds, after this duration it will stop.
- Page 30 Installation • This appliance can be installed as a freestanding unit only. • We recommend that 2 people handle the dishwasher during installation. • Avoid damaging the product during installation, positioning of the appliance requires two people in order to avoid injuries or damage to the appliance. •...
- Page 31 Connection of the Water Supply & Drain Hose Important notes: • Connection to the water and electricity supplies should only be performed by a qualified technician. • The dishwasher should not stand on top of the water hoses or the electricity supply cable.
- Page 32 Connection of the Water Supply & Drain Hose Connection of the Water Supply Important note: Before attaching the water inlet hose, run the water until it is perfectly clear so that any impurities that may be present in the water do not clog the appliance. This precaution is needed to avoid the risk of the water inlet getting blocked and damaging the appliance.
- Page 33 Maintenance & Cleaning Filtering System The filter prevents larger remnants of food or other objects from getting inside the pump. The residue may block the filter, in this case they must be removed. The filter system consists of a coarse filter, a flat (Main filter) and a micro filter (Fine filter). 2) Coarse Filter Larger items, such as pieces of bones or glass, that could block the drain are trapped...
- Page 34 Maintenance & Cleaning To remove the filter device, twist the coarse filer (part 2) and pull it in a upwards direction. All parts of the filter will lift away from the bottom of the appliance 1. Turn the coarse filter (part 2) in anti-clockwise direction, then pull it in a upwards direction 2.
- Page 35 Maintenance & Cleaning Cleaning the door Important note: Never use a spray cleaner to clean the door panel as it may damage the door lock and electrical components. Abrasive agents or some paper towels should not be used because of the risk of scratching or leaving spots on the stainless steel surface.
- Page 36 Maintenance & Cleaning 1. Cut off the electrical power to the dishwasher. 2. Turn off the water supply and disconnect the water inlet pipe from the water valve. 3. Drain the water from the inlet pipe and water valve. (Use a bowl to catch the water) 4.
- Page 37 Maintenance & Cleaning No Solvents or Abrasive Cleaning To clean the exterior and rubber parts of the dishwasher, do not use solvents or abrasive cleaning products. Only use a cloth with warm soapy water. To remove spots or stains from the surface of the interior, use a cloth dampened with water and a little vinegar, or a cleaning product made specifically for dishwashers.
- Page 38 Trouble Shooting Problem Causes Solution Make sure the power cord is properly plugged into the wall socket. Power supply is not turned Make sure the dishwasher is turned on and the door is closed securely. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove Fuse blown, or the circuit any other appliances sharing the same circuit breaker acted...
- Page 39 Trouble Shooting Problem Causes Solution Use only the dishwasher detergent to avoid suds. If this occurs, open the dishwasher and let suds evaporate. Pour 1 gallon of cold water to the tub, then close the dishwasher and select any cycle. Improper detergent The first part of the cycle will see the Suds in the tub...
- Page 40 Trouble Shooting Problem Causes Solution Arrange the dishes correctly or wash in 2 Dishwasher has been separately loads, please see the Loading the overloaded Dishwasher section. The dishes were not loaded Arrange the dishes correct, please see the correctly Loading the Dishwasher section. The program was not Select a more intensive program, please see the powerful enough...
- Page 41 Trouble Shooting Problem Causes Solution Load the dishwasher as suggested in the Improper loading directions. Increase the amount of rinse-aid and/or refill Too little Rinse-aid the rinse-aid dispenser. Do not empty your dishwasher immediately after washing cycle has ended. Open the door slightly so that the steam can escape.
- Page 42 Connection to the Mains Supply WARNING- THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED This appliance is designed to operate from a mains supply of AC220V - 240V; 50HZ. Check that the voltage marked on the product corresponds with your supply voltage. For UK use only – Plug fitting details (where applicable): As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The GREEN/YELLOW wire is the EARTH and must be connected to the terminal which...
- Page 43 Guarantee This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of the original purchase. If any defect arises due to faulty materials or workmanship, the faulty product must be returned to the place of purchase. Refund or replacement is at the discretion of the retailer. The following conditions apply: •...
- Page 44 GUARANTEE AND CUSTOMER SERVICES This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of the original purchase. If any defect arises due to faulty materials or workmanship, the faulty product must be returned to the place of purchase. Refund or replacement is at the discretion of the retailer. The following conditions apply: •...
- Page 45 Technical Specification Model number RHDW3-M/01 (B-M/01) (SS-M/01) Rated Voltage 220V – 240V ~ 50Hz Capacity 12 place settings External Dimensions(HxWxD) 845mm x 598mm x 600mm...
- Page 46 Product Fiche Model RHDW3-M/01 (B-M/01) (SS-M/01) Rated capacity (number of place settings* Energy Efficiency Index* 49.9 Energy efficiency class* Cleaning performance index* 1,125 Drying performance index* 1,065 Energy consumption in kWh [per cycle], based on the eco programme using cold water fill. Actual energy consumption 0.849...
- Page 47 Notes...
- Page 48 Notes...
- Page 49 Kingdom Product Care (Ireland) Ltd, Unit 3D North Point House, North Point Business Park, New Mallow Road, Cork, T23 AT2P, Ireland. Russell Hobbs is the registered trademark of Spectrum Brands (UK) Ltd. The ‘wheelie bin’ symbol is known as the 'Crossed-out wheelie bin Symbol'.
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