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 Water softener appliance In order to rinse dishes and glasses satisfactorily, the dishwasher requires soft Diagrams of the control panel and the water, i.e. containing little or no lime, interior of the appliance can be found otherwise water stains will be left behind in the envelope at the front.
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 You can switch the rinse-aid indicator on following items in your or off. This function can be changed as follows: dishwasher: Hold down the programme button 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. Place glasses, cups and small bowls on the additional cup rack.
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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 your dishes are only products may make the use of rinse aid moderately dirty, you may be and/or salt unnecessary. able to use less detergent than There are currently several types of recommended.
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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 Hold down the programme button B conjunction with separate application of and switch on the main switch 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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ended: Remaining running time display Open the door when the programme When the appliance has started, the has ended. expected programme running time is Set main switch to OFF. displayed. The programmed running time is affected by the water temperature, the Turn the water tap off.
Changing the programme Maintenance and care It is possible to change the programme You can help prevent faults by checking within 2 minutes after you have switched and maintaining your appliance regularly. the dishwasher on. This will save time and reduce problems. Should it be necessary to change the Therefore you should occasionally programme after this period, the...
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Filters Spray arms The filters prevent large particles of Lime and remnants of food in the washing water can block the nozzles in the spray food in the water from reaching the pump. arms and the arm These particles may occasionally block the filters.
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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