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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
VA8117WTC
Dishwasher
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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS VA8117WTC Dishwasher...
  • Page 2 Unloading the dishwasher ......Before washing for the first time ....Program chart ..........1. Water hardness ........Settings ............2. ATAG Connect Life ........Open the dishwasher's Settings menu ..3. Basic settings .......... Care and cleaning ........Greener dishwashing ........
  • Page 3 You can remote control this dishwasher with your smartphone/tablet. Connect the dishwasher to your wireless network to be able to remote control the dishwasher using the ATAG Connect Life app. The app can be used to find information, change settings and monitor the...
  • Page 4 Safety instructions Read the operating instructions and keep them in a safe place! Number of standard place settings: 17 Never use the dishwasher for any purpose other than that specified in these operating instructions. Do not load the dishwasher door or dishwasher baskets with anything other than dishes.
  • Page 5 Safety instructions WARNING! Children must be supervised – dishwasher detergent is corrosive! Activate child lock (button lock) You can activate the child lock (button lock) to prevent children from starting the dishwasher. See the chapter Settings. Installation See the chapter Installation. Winter storage/Transport Store the dishwasher above freezing and avoid long transport distances in very cold weather.
  • Page 6 Before washing for the first time 1. Water hardness In order to achieve good dishwashing results, the dishwasher needs soft water (water with low mineral content). Hard water leaves a white coating on dishes and the dishwasher. Checking water hardness Water hardness is specified using the German water hardness scale (°dH) or the French water hardness scale (°fH).
  • Page 7 You can remote control this dishwasher with your smartphone/tablet. Connect the dishwasher to your wireless network to be able to remote control the dishwasher using the ATAG Connect Life app. The app can be used to find information, change settings and monitor the dishwasher. (The dishwasher can always be used without the app.)
  • Page 8 Before washing for the first time Top up rinse aid Press to open 1. Open the rinse aid compartment lid. 2. Carefully top up with rinse aid to the level marked max. 3. Wipe up any splashes of rinse aid around the compartment. 4.
  • Page 9 Network Yes/No Connect the dishwasher to your wireless network to be able to remote control the dishwasher using the ATAG Connect Life app. Select Yes if you want to connect the dishwasher. Select No if you do not want to connect the dishwasher.
  • Page 10 QR code "Device successfully paired" is shown on the display when you are done. The dishwasher appears in the ATAG Connect Life app. You can now remote control the dishwasher. See Remote control the dishwasher in the chapter Using the dishwasher.
  • Page 11 Greener dishwashing The dishwasher saves energy and water When using a dishwasher in a residential setting, less energy and water are generally used compared to washing the dishes by hand. Do not rinse under running water Do not rinse the dishes under running water as this will lead to increased energy and water consumption.
  • Page 12 Loading the dishwasher Fragile dishes Some cookware is not dishwasher safe. This can be for several reasons. Some materials cannot withstand strong heat, others can be damaged by dishwashing detergent. Exercise caution with, for example, handmade items, fragile decoration, crystal/glassware, silver, copper, tin, aluminium, wood and plastic.
  • Page 13 Loading the dishwasher Top cutlery tray The top cutlery tray has space for cutlery, ladles, whisks, serving cutlery and similar items. Raising the top cutlery tray 1. Pull out the top cutlery tray. 2. Pull forward the two locking handles on either side to raise the top cutlery tray. Lowering the top cutlery tray 1.
  • Page 14 Loading the dishwasher Upper basket Place glasses, cups, bowls, side plates and saucers in the upper basket. All dirty surfaces should face inwards and downwards! Wine glasses are placed on the wine glass shelf and knives are placed in the knife stand on the right. Foldable tines The foldable tines can be folded up or down to make it easier to load pots, bowls and glasses.
  • Page 15 Loading the dishwasher 2. Grab the sides of the upper basket with both hands and lift it up. Lowering the upper basket 1. Pull out the upper basket. 2. Pull out the two locking handles on either side to lower the upper basket. Middle basket The middle basket with the spray pipe is suitable for low items.
  • Page 16 Loading the dishwasher Foldable tines Lower the foldable tines (plate supports) when washing pots. Release the foldable tines by pressing the catch inwards before adjusting their position. In the rear right part of the lower basket, half of the foldable tines can be folded when washing, for example, stoneware or a deep pan. Vase and bottle holder Washing large plates Move foldable tines and their mounts to widen the distance between the tine rows to adapt the lower...
  • Page 17 Loading the dishwasher Fold-down section for small items The cutlery basket has a fold-down section in the middle for small items, or small shafts, such as electric whisk attachments.
  • Page 18 Remote start the dishwasher To remote start the dishwasher, press the navigation buttons and until Remote start active appears on the display. Close the door. In the ATAG Connect Life app, select the desired program and start the dishwasher. Remote start NOTE! If the door is not closed within 2 minutes, the machine switches off.
  • Page 19 Using the dishwasher Add detergent Press to open 1. Prewash detergent compartment 2. Main wash detergent compartment Detergent is added according to water hardness. Follow the instructions on the detergent packaging. This dishwasher is fitted with a water softener, so use detergent and rinse aid doses suitable for soft water. Too much detergent can result in less effective dishwashing and also entails greater environmental impact.
  • Page 20 Using the dishwasher Open the door and press the main power switch. Starting the dishwasher Select program Select program mode Select any options The main power switch Open the door and press the main power switch. Also turn on the water tap if it is turned off. Select program Eco is always pre-selected.
  • Page 21 Using the dishwasher Plastic A program intended for washing plastic items that are dishwasher safe. This program has an extra long drying cycle. Porcelain and glasses can also be washed. Hygiene This program is ideal to use where demands on hygiene are extra high, e.g. for baby bottles and cutting boards.
  • Page 22 Using the dishwasher Intensive mode The higher temperature dissolves grease on very dirty dishes, but the dishwasher consumes more energy and water. The program time is extended. Select option To select an option, press the option button until the desired option is shown on the display. The available options vary between programs.
  • Page 23 Blue - Load more The program has started, but you can still load more dishes. Flashing blue indicates that Remote start is activated. In the ATAG Connect Life app, select the desired program and start the dishwasher. Red - Do not load You should not load more dishes (risk of poorer dishwashing result).
  • Page 24 Using the dishwasher Once the program has finished The end of the program is indicated by one short signal from the buzzer. The chapter Settings describes how to change this function. Moreover, the end of the program is indicated by the status light turning green. The dishwasher switches off automatically after the program ends.
  • Page 25 Using the dishwasher...
  • Page 26 Settings Open the dishwasher's Settings menu To open the dishwasher's Settings menu, press the Navigation button until Settings menu is shown on the display and confirm your selection with the mode selector To exit the dishwasher's Settings menu, select Exit and confirm your selection with the mode selector Navigation buttons for choosing setting Mode selector to confirm current setting Setting...
  • Page 27 Connect the dishwasher to your wireless network to be able to remote on network control the dishwasher using the ATAG Connect Life app. Once you have connected the dishwasher, you can select Turn off network to deactivate the connection. Select Turn on network to reconnect to the same network.
  • Page 28 Settings Table continued from last page Settings Options If you cannot connect automatically: Network Activate Activate softAP (manual) softAP Select Activate softAP to manually connect the dishwasher to your wireless network. (The dishwasher's wireless network is now visible for 5 minutes. If you need more time, select Activate softAP again.) Open the settings menu on your...
  • Page 29 QR code "Device successfully paired" is shown on the display when you are done. The dishwasher appears in the ATAG Connect Life app. You can now remote control the dishwasher. See Remote control the dishwasher in the chapter Using the dishwasher.
  • Page 30 Settings Table continued from last page Settings Options Water hardness 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9 Adjusting the water softener. Select a setting depending on the hardness of the water supply. It is important that this setting is correct! German French Recommended water water setting hardness hardness scale...
  • Page 31 Care and cleaning Top up rinse aid When the rinse aid needs topping up, the above symbol lights on the display. Press to open 1. Open the rinse aid compartment lid. 2. Carefully top up with rinse aid to the level marked max. 3.
  • Page 32 Care and cleaning Cleaning the filters Coarse filter The coarse filter traps larger food particles, which cannot get past the drainage pump. Empty the coarse filter when necessary. It should be cleaned at regular intervals depending on how often the dishwasher is used.
  • Page 33 Care and cleaning Check that the coloured stop on the right in the bottom drain is in place. NOTE! Dishwashing results may be affected if the coarse and fine filters are incorrectly fitted. The dishwasher must not be used without the filters in place! Cleaning the spray arms and spray pipes Holes and bearings can sometimes become blocked.
  • Page 34 Care and cleaning Pull out the top cutlery tray. Press the top spray arm up and unscrew the spray arm bearings counterclockwise to remove the spray arm. Upper spray arm 1. Pull out the upper basket. 2. Unscrew the spray arm bearings counterclockwise to remove the spray arm from the upper basket.
  • Page 35 Care and cleaning Clean the dishwasher inside and out Door and door seal Open the door. Clean the sides of the door and the door seal regularly with a slightly damp cloth. Clean the door seal at the lower front edge of the dishwasher with a washing-up brush. Display and buttons Keep the display and the buttons clean.
  • Page 36 Care and cleaning Drainage pump stop NOTE! Do not forget to refit the drainage pump stop. Unblocking the inlet hose filter If the water supply contains small particles, the outer filter on the inlet hose may become blocked, which results in Water inlet fault. 1.
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting Type of fault on the display Action Overfilling water 1 Clear the drainage pump. See the chapter Care and cleaning. If the problem persists, call the service department. Water outlet fault See “Water remains in the dishwasher” in the table “Problem” below.
  • Page 38 Troubleshooting Table continued from last page Problem Possible causes Action Cannot close door. The baskets are not correctly Check that the baskets are positioned. correctly positioned horizontally, and that the middle basket's water connector is in line with its spray pipe. Check that the dishes are not blocking the baskets from sliding properly into place.
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting Table continued from last page Problem Possible causes Action The dishwasher does not start. The Start/Stop start button has Press and hold Start/Stop until been pressed for too short a the display shows "Program time. started, close door". The door is not properly closed. Check.
  • Page 40 Troubleshooting Table continued from last page Problem Possible causes Action The dishes are not clean. The spray arms do not rotate. Check that the dishes are not blocking the spray arms. Spray arm holes or bearings Clean the spray arms and the blocked.
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting Table continued from last page Problem Possible causes Action Spots or films on the dishes. Incorrect rinse aid dosage See the chapter Settings. setting. The setting TAB is activated and Switch all-in-one detergents or all-in-one detergent with deactivate the setting TAB and insufficient drying effect is being top up with salt and separate used.
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting Table continued from last page Problem Possible causes Action The dishwasher has not been Connect the dishwasher to your The dishwasher's network connected to your wireless wireless network. See Network symbol is not lit. network. in the chapter Settings. The dishwasher has no Check the connection to the connection to your wireless...
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting Table continued from last page Problem Possible causes Action Bad odour in dishwasher. Dirt around the seals and in Clean with washing-up brush corners. and low foaming cleaner. Low temperature programs have Run a program with a high been selected for a prolonged temperature once or twice a period.
  • Page 44 Installation [mm] *Remove the locking nuts when installing in a recess measuring 860-861 mm. **Door length. Nominal dimensions. Actual measurements may vary. It is important that you read through and follow the instructions and directions below. Conduct installation and connection in accordance with the separate installation instructions. Safety instructions Connections to electricity, water and drainage must be performed by a qualified professional.
  • Page 45 Installation Affix the protective film (packed in the document bag) to the underside of the worktop. The protective film is to protect the worktop from moisture. Check that the machine is installed such that the door opens freely, otherwise door lock functionality may be disrupted.
  • Page 46 Installation The electric wall socket must be placed outside of the installation area to be easily accessible after installing the dishwasher. Do not use an extension cord! NOTE! Any repair and maintenance pertaining to safety or performance should be done by trained experts.
  • Page 47 Read the chapter Troubleshooting before contacting the service centre. If you have encountered a problem that you cannot resolve, please contact your nearest service centre for professional help, see www.atag.nl. Our website also has information about spare part availability and what you can repair yourself.
  • Page 48 In accordance with the EN 50242 / EN 60436 standard. Information for consumers Information about your product can be found at www.atag.nl, where you will also find a link to the European Product Database for Energy Labelling, EPREL. Or else visit https://eprel.ec.europa.eu directly.
  • Page 49 Privacy statement, terms and conditions When using the ATAG Connect Life app we will request you to agree to the applicable Privacy Statement and the Terms and Conditions for the use of the app / website. In case of an update, in which the conditions could also change, we will request from you to agree again.
  • Page 50 840300 We reserve the right to make changes.