Safety instructions Installation Install and connect the appliance Delivery according to the installation and Immediately check the packaging and assembly instructions. dishwasher for any damage which may The dishwasher must NOT be have been caused in transit. Do not use connected to the power supply during a damaged appliance, but consult your installation.
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In daily use If a fault occurs Repairs or other work on the dishwasher should only be carried out Warning by a qualified specialist. Knives and other utensils with sharp points The dishwasher must be disconnected must be placed in the baskets either flat or from the electricity supply before any with the points downwards.
Getting to know your You will need to purchase the following before using the appliance dishwasher for the first time: Diagrams of the control panel and the – special salt for use in dishwashers interior of the appliance can be found –...
Filling the special salt container How the salt works While washing is taking place, salt is automatically rinsed out of the salt container into the water softener where it dissolves the lime in the water. The dissolved lime is pumped out of the dishwasher.
Filling the rinse-aid Adjusting the amount of rinse-aid container The amount of rinse-aid added to the The purpose of a rinse-aid is to prevent water can be varied by adjusting the the formation of water marks on tableware stepless control. The rinse-aid control has and utensils, and to ensure that glasses been set to ”4”...
Switching the rinse-aid Unsuitable dishes indicator on or off * You should not clean the * on applicable models following items in your You can switch the rinse-aid indicator dishwasher: on or off. This function can be changed as follows: Cutlery and dishes made of wood.
Damage to glassware and other Arranging crockery, glasses, dishes etc. in the dishwasher Possible causes: Loading the dishwasher type of glass or manufacturing process Scrape off any large amounts of left-over chemical composition of detergent food. It is not necessary to rinse the dishes water temperature and duration of under running water.
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Pots and pans Baking sheet spray head * Lower basket * some models You can clean large baking sheets or grilles with the baking sheet spray head. To do this, remove the top basket and insert the spray head as illustrated in the diagram.
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Shelf * Adjusting position of basket * * not on all models * not on all models Lean tall glasses and those with long stems against the shelf – not against other items to be washed. Ø max. 20/*25cm Ø max. 20/*25cm Ø...
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Top basket with side levers (Rackmatic) Pull out the top basket. To raise the basket, take hold of the basket on the upper edge and pull upwards. Before you re-insert the basket, ensure To lower the basket, press in that it is at the same height on both succession the two levers on the left sides.
Detergents Detergent compartment with measuring marks Information about detergents The side of the detergent compartment is You can use any brand of liquid or powder marked with lines to help you determine detergent, as well as tablets, that have how much powder to add. been specifically designed for use in The capacity of the detergent container is domestic dishwashers.
auto 3in1 Reduce costs! The use of so-called combined detergent If you are using the upper rack products may make the use of rinse aid only, or if your dishes are only and/or salt unnecessary. moderately dirty, it will normally There are currently several types of suffice to employ a reduced combined detergent products available.
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Switching the salt refill Note indicator / water softening Optimum rinsing and drying results can be system off and on obtained by using standard detergents in Close the door. conjunction with separate application of Hold down the programme button B salt and rinse aid.
Programme overview This overview lists the max. possible number of programmes. The programmes supplied with your appliance are indicated on the fascia. Type of crockery e.g.china, pots/pans, Nondelicate Mixed Delicate Mixed cutlery, glasses, etc. Type of food Rinse off if Soups, casseroles, Soups, potatoes, Coffee, cakes,...
Washing dishes Switching the dishwasher ON Turn on the tap. Set main switch to ON. Reduce costs! Indicators light up according to the last programme that was selected. If only a small number of This same programme will run again if dishes have been loaded into no other programme button the dishwasher, selecting a...
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Switching the dishwasher OFF Time delay * Several minutes after the programme has on applicable models ended: You can delay the start of the programme Open the door when the programme in 1-hour steps up to 19 hours. has ended. Switch on the appliance.
Cancel programme (Reset) Additional functions * Only when the master switch is ON. on applicable models Press the A and C buttons simultaneously, and hold them pressed Pre-Soak * for approx. 3 seconds. The numerical display shows The Pre-Soak programme option serves to perform a pre-soak cycle before the main Close the door.
Maintenance and care You can help prevent faults by checking and maintaining your appliance regularly. This will save time and reduce problems. Therefore you should occasionally examine the inside of your dishwasher. Overall condition of the appliance Check the rinsing compartment for grease and limescale deposits.
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Spray arms Pump * Lime and remnants of food in the washing on applicable models water can block the nozzles in the spray Larger remnants of food that have not arms and the arm been trapped by the filters and have been mountings .
Fault finding Warning Resolving minor problems Remember: yourself The appliance may be repaired by a technician only. Improper Experience has shown that you can repairs may cause resolve most problems that arise during considerable damage and/or normal daily usage yourself, without injure the user.
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Water remains inside appliance ... with the dishes, cutlery, etc. after programme has ended Remnants of food are stuck to the Blockage or kink in drainage hose. dishes, cutlery, etc. Pump is jammed. Dishwasher was not loaded Filters are blocked. properly.
Dishes, cutlery, etc. have not been Customer Service dried Please call your local service agent, if you Selected programme did not are not able to resolve any problem include drying function. yourself. The name of your nearest service Amount of rinse-aid was set too agent is shown in the Customer Service low.
Information General Built-under and integrated appliances Disposal which are subsequently installed as free-standing appliances must be Old appliances are not worthless rubbish. secured to prevent them from falling Valuable raw materials can be reclaimed over, e.g. by screwing them to the wall by recycling old appliances.
Installation Fresh water connection Using the enclosed parts, connect the The dishwasher must be connected by fresh water connection to the tap a qualified technician to ensure correct according to the installation instructions. operation. The specifications for supply, Ensure that the fresh water connection is drainage and connected load must fulfil not kinked, crushed or twisted.
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Transporting the dishwasher Drain water from the dishwasher. Secure all loose parts. The appliance should only be transported in an upright position. If the appliance is not kept upright during transport, any water left inside may seep into the control module and cause subsequent errors with programme functions.
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Balay (BYSE Electrodomésticos, S.A.) BSH Electrodomésticos España S.A. Avda. de la Industria, 49 50059 Zaragoza (Spain) To contact us directly, use the tel. no or fax no. in the enclosed customer service list.
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