CONTENTS 1/ FOR THE USER’S ATTENTION • Safety instructions ______________________________________ • Protection of the environment______________________________ • Economical, environmentally friendly washing ________________ 2/ DESCRIPTION OF YOUR APPLIANCE • General presentation of the dishwasher ____________________ • Presentation of the control panel __________________________ 3/ INFORMATION ______________________________________________ 4/ WHAT TO DO BEFORE FIRST USING THE MACHINE •...
1/ FOR THE USER’S ATTENTION — This appliance must only be used by adults. Important : Ensure that children do not touch it and do not use it as a toy. Ensure that they do not operate Keep this user’s manual with your appliance. the appliance’s controls.
— If the machine malfunctions due to other causes than those mentioned in this booklet, disconnect the machine (remove the plug) or break the circuit concerned and contact your nearest Blanco serv- ice providers.
2/ DESCRIPTION OF YOUR APPLIANCE • GENERAL PRESENTATION OF THE DISHWASHER Fig. 01 Upper basket Waste filter Washing products dispenser Main filter Anti-blocking gauge wire Rinsing product dispenser Lower sprinkler arm Description plate (After-Sales Ref) Regenerating salt tank Advice: This user’s guide is applicable to several models. There may be some slight differences in the details and the equipment between your appliance and the descriptions provided here.
2/ DESCRIPTION OF YOUR APPLIANCE • PRESENTATION OF THE CONTROL PANEL 70°C 65°C 55°C 45°C 45°C BLANCO Fig. 02 D D E E On/Off: Start/Cancel: Briefly press this button Press this button to start your dishwasher. to start your programme.
3/ INFORMATION Important: Important: Never use normal washing-up liquid. To obtain impeccable washing and drying results from your dishwasher without any marks, you must set it carefully using the water softening system, which utilises rege- For ease of use and in certain water nerating salt (rock salt).
4/ WHAT TO DO BEFORE FIRST USING THE MACHINE • MEASURE THE WATER HARDNESS AND SELECT THE TYPE OF DETER- GENT: TRADITIONAL OR MULTI-PURPOSE In one simple action, you can test the your water’s lime content using the testing strip supplied with your dishwasher.
5/ DETERGENT PRODUCTS AND ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENER • FOR STANDARD WASHING PRODUCTS • Your machine must be specially adjusted to use standards washing products. • Proceed as follows to adjust the water softener on the control panel: — This feature is adjusted using the “S ”...
5/ DETERGENT PRODUCTS AND ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENER • FOR MULTI-PURPOSE PRODUCTS ( Water hardness less than at 25°F) • Your appliance automatically adapts to using multipurpose products when the water hardness is less than 25°F. • Proceed to set the water softener —...
6/ LOADING OF REGENERATING SALT • Loading of regenerating salt (Fig 06) Filling with salt is essential for providing a good wash without marks. It regenerates the resins that soften the water, by removing its lime content (unless the mains water supply is soft enough).
7/ LOADING OF RINSING PRODUCT • Loading of rinsing product (Fig. 07) Important : Only use a rinsing product designed for dishwashers. The rinsing product ensures your items shine and are well dried. When first putting the machine into service, fill the tank until the level is flush with the top of the adjustment lever.
8/ YOUR DISHWASHER’S EQUIPMENT Very important Items not suitable for washing in a dishwasher: - Wooden cutting boards - Stainless steel utensils or plastic utensils that are not heat-resistant - Copper or pewter items - Glued crockery and cutlery - Cutlery with wooden, horn or mother-of-pearl handles - Antique or hand-painted porcelain When purchasing crockery, glasses or cutlery, ensure that it is dishwasher-safe •...
8/ YOUR DISHWASHER’S EQUIPMENT • THE UPPER BASKET This basket is particularly designed to take glasses, cups, ramekins, small salad bowls, bowls and saucers. Arrange your items methodically to save on space (arranging glasses, cups or bowls together). You can also arrange cups, ladles, etc. on the folding cup racks (Fig.
8/ YOUR DISHWASHER’S EQUIPMENT • THE CUTLERY BASKET The cutlery basket slides to allow flexible loading. It can be placed anywhere in the lower basket. You can therefore make a variety of loads depending on the items (Fig. 12). If your cutlery items or your dishes are too large, alter the height setting for the upper basket.
9/ THE DISHWASHER’S SAFETY SYSTEMS • Door not closed properly The light flashes when the door is open or not closed properly. • Anti-overflow system This system automatically activates the drain pump if the water level in the tub reaches an abnor- mal height.
10/ WASHING PROGRAMS • PROGRAMS TABLE T T y y p p e e o o f f i i t t e e m m s s : : - - p p o o r r c c e e l l a a i i n n , , p p a a n n s s , , Resistant Mixed Mixed...
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10/ WASHING PROGRAMS Mixed Mixed Mixed Mixed A A u u t t o o m m a a t t i i c c N N o o r r m m a a l l l l y y d d i i r r t t y y V V e e r r y y s s h h o o r r t t 3 3 0 0 - - Very short cycle d d e e t t e e c c t t i i o o n n o o f f t t h h e e...
70°C 65°C 55°C 45°C 45°C BLANCO Fig. 02 D D E E Advice : Consult the Programmes table on the preceding pages to determine the programme you need for the type of items, the quantity and the amount of food residue.
12/ CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE • CLEANING THE WASTE FILTERS ➀ ➀ The filtration system consists of several elements: - - The waste filter - - The large main filter - - The micro filter ➁ ➁ The filters are located in the centre of the tub and must be washed regularly to obtain opti- mum washing results.
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12/ CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE • Periodically Every 3 or 4 months, in order to remove any deposits, run a special maintenance programme, with- out any items in the machine, using a special dishwasher cleaning product. Important : Keep this product out of children’s reach. •...
13/ IF OPERATING ABNORMALITIES OCCUR • SUMMARY OF THE FAULTS Flashing LED(s) for models without a display Flashing LED(s) d01 : water supply fault (tap) d07 : overflow / anti-leak fault d08 : sprinkling distribution fault d02 : draining fault d03 : heating fault d11 : pressure sensor fault d12 : filling fault (water inlet...
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13/ IF OPERATING ABNORMALITIES OCCUR • THE INDICATOR LIGHTS Problem Possible auses What to do? The salt light does not go out - No salt or an insufficient quan- - Refill the tank and wait for the tity of salt in the tank to trigger cycle to end.
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13/ IF OPERATING ABNORMALITIES OCCUR Problem Possible auses What to do? The appliance will not restart - Door opened during a - Wait for the time delay to end washing cycle. (controlled internally by the appliance). The appliance does not drain - The cover has not been remo- - Remove the cover.
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13/ IF OPERATING ABNORMALITIES OCCUR • POOR WASHING RESULTS... Problem Possible auses What to do? White marks - Chalky film (removable with - Check that there is salt in the (identify what type) vinegar). tank (light unlit = OK). - Check the water hardness at the tap and that the water sof- tener is set correctly.
13/ IF OPERATING ABNORMALITIES OCCUR • POOR OPERATION Problem Possible auses What to do? Constant filling - Drain hole situated too low for - Drain wand has fallen on the the appliance (Cf. table fault floor. d012). - The filters and drain outlets are - Remove and clean the filters A lot of waste on the large filter blocked...
14/ AFTER-SALES SERVICE INTERVENTION WORK • • Any intervention work on your appliance must be performed by a qualified professional approved by the manufacturer. When you call, please mention the full reference for your appliance (model, type and serial number). This information is shown on the description plate (see Fig.
15/ INDICATIONS FOR THE TESTING LABORATORIES 45°C ENERGY EFFICIENCY TESTS ACCORDING TO AS/NZS 2007 PROGRAMME : — Washing capacity - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13 standard place settings —...
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15/ INDICATIONS FOR THE TESTING LABORATORIES : IEC LOAD N N O O K K N N O O K K O O K K 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2...
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15/ INDICATIONS FOR THE TESTING LABORATORIES : AS/NZS LOAD N N O O K K N N O O K K O O K K 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 5 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2...
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