Atag VA8215SLR User manual

USER MANUAL
Dishwasher
EN
VA8215SLR

3Your dishwasher ........................................
4Safety instructions .....................................
5Child lock .....................................................
5Installation ....................................................
5Overflow guard function ..............................
5Winter storage/Transport .............................
5Packaging ....................................................
5Disposal .......................................................
6Symbols .......................................................
7Before washing for the first time ..............
7Water hardness ............................................
8Basic settings ..............................................
9Top up rinse aid ...........................................
9Top up salt ...................................................
10Top up auto dose .........................................
11Greener dishwashing ................................
11Save energy and water ................................
12Loading the dishwasher ............................
12Fragile dishes ..............................................
12Loading affects the results ..........................
13The dishwasher's baskets ...........................
13Upper basket ...............................................
15Middle basket ..............................................
16Lower basket ...............................................
17Cutlery basket ..............................................
19Using the dishwasher ................................
19Add detergent ..............................................
20On/Off ..........................................................
20Select program ............................................
22Select program mode ..................................
22Select option ................................................
23Start/Stop .....................................................
24Status light ...................................................
24If you want to load more dishes ...................
24Power failure ................................................
25Once the program has finished ...................
25The best drying results ................................
25Unloading the dishwasher ...........................
26Program chart ............................................
27WiFi connection .........................................
27ATAG Connect Life ......................................
27Preparations .................................................
27Connect to a network and pair ....................
28Remote control the dishwasher ...................
28Remote start the dishwasher .......................
28Pair more devices ........................................
28WiFi connection Off / WiFi connection On ....
28Remove all devices ......................................
29Settings .......................................................
33Care and cleaning ......................................
33Top up rinse aid ...........................................
33Top up salt ...................................................
34Top up auto dose .........................................
34
Clean the automatic dosing compartment
and holder ....................................................
35Clean the filters ............................................
36Cleaning the spray arms and spray pipes ...
37Clean the outside of the dishwasher ...........
37Run Self-cleaning .........................................
38Remove blockages ......................................
40Troubleshooting .........................................
41General ........................................................
47WiFi ..............................................................
48Installation ..................................................
48Safety instructions ........................................
48Setup ............................................................
49Drainage connection ...................................
49Connection to water supply .........................
50Electrical connection ...................................
50Push to open ................................................
51Service ........................................................
51Information about your product ...................
51Number of cycles ........................................
52Technical data and energy labelling ........
52Technical data .............................................
52Information for consumers ...........................
52Information for test institute ..........................
52EU declaration of conformity .......................
Contents

Top up salt
Display Start/Stop
Select program mode
Select program
Automatic door opening
Delayed start
On/Off
WiFi
Connected to cloud
Auto dose
Top up auto dose
(Flashes when connecting)
Symbols on the display:
Top up rinse aid
Text on the display:
Clean the filters
Run Self-cleaning
See the chapter Care and cleaning.Remote control active
Install the dishwasher, see the chapter Installation. Then open the door and press .
Press briefly and lightly on the
middle of the upper part of the
door.
"This is a first time setup." is shown on the display the first time the dishwasher is switched on. It
is important that you choose the right settings to ensure good dishwashing results. See page 7.
You can remote control this dishwasher with your smartphone/tablet. Connect the dishwasher to
your wireless network and pair with your smartphone/tablet to be able to remote control and start
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.)
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Your dishwasher

•Read the operating instructions and keep them in a safe place!
•Number of standard place settings: 15
•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.
•Never leave the dishwasher door open as someone may trip on
it. Push the baskets in to avoid risking the dishwasher tipping
over.
•Use only dishwasher detergent!
•This machine can be used by children aged 8 and upwards, and
by people with reduced physical capacity, mental ability, memory
loss or lacking experience and knowledge. These individuals
must be supervised when using the machine or have instructions
on how to use the machine and understand the risks that can
occur. Cleaning of the machine must not be carried out by children
without supervision.
•Damaged supply cord must only be replaced by the
manufacturer's service centre or someone similarly professionally
qualified.
•Only use the dishwasher in household-type environments for
dishwashing household dishes. All other use is prohibited.
•Never place dishes with solvent residues in the dishwasher due
to the risk of explosion. Nor may dishes that contain ash, wax or
lubricants be washed in the dishwasher.
•Children must be watched. Do not allow children to use or play
with the dishwasher. Be especially vigilant when the door is open.
Some detergent may remain inside! After adding detergent, always
start the dishwasher immediately.
WARNING!
Knives and other pointed items must be placed with the points
down in the cutlery basket or horizontally in other baskets.
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Safety instructions

WARNING!
Children must be supervised –dishwasher detergent is corrosive!
Child lock
You can activate the Automatic child lock setting to prevent children from starting the dishwasher.
See the chapter Settings. You can also temporarily activate and deactivate the Child lock function.
Press and hold and for three seconds.
Installation
See the chapter Installation.
Overflow guard function
The overflow guard starts pumping out the machine and turns off the water supply if the water level
in the dishwasher exceeds the normal level. If the overflow guard is triggered, F54 (Overfilling water)
appears on the display. Turn off the water tap and contact your nearest service centre. (To avoid
water leakage outside the dishwasher, do not remove the plug from the wall socket until the water
tap on the supply line has been turned off!)
Winter storage/Transport
Store the dishwasher above freezing and avoid long transport distances in very cold weather.
Transport the dishwasher upright or laying on its back.
Handle the front corners of the dishwasher with care so that they do not get bent, which can affect
door opening.
Before transporting a used dishwasher, or before prolonged storage, water must first be removed
from the machine. Run the Self-cleaning program.
Packaging
The outer packaging protects the product during transport. The packaging material is recyclable.
Separate the different packaging materials to help reduce raw material use and waste. Your dealer
can take the packaging for recycling or direct you to the nearest recycling centre. The packaging
is comprised of:
•Corrugated cardboard made from up to 100% recycled material.
•Expanded polystyrene (EPS) with no added chlorine or fluorine.
•Supports made from untreated wood.
•Protective plastic made from polyethylene (PE).
Disposal
The dishwasher is manufactured and labelled for recycling. When the dishwasher has reached the
end of its service life and is to be disposed of, it should immediately be made unusable. Pull out the
power cable and cut it as short as possible. Remove the light source/light sources.
Contact your local authority for information about where and how your dishwasher should be correctly
recycled.
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Safety instructions

Symbols
Explanation of symbols appearing on the appliance.
Recycle as electrical waste.
Read the user manual.
Approved in accordance with the relevant EU directives.
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Safety instructions

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 German degrees of water hardness (°dH), French degrees of
water hardness (°fH), English degrees of water hardness (°eH) or millimoles per litre (mmol/l).
A water supply with a water hardness in excess of 5°dH (9°fH / 6°eH / 0.9 mmol/l) must be softened.
This is done automatically with the aid of the built-in water softener. In order for the water softener
to function properly, its settings must be adjusted to the hardness of the water supply. Once you
have adjusted the water softener settings, add detergent and rinse aid in doses suitable for soft
water.
Contact the local waterworks to check the water hardness in your area.
Make a note of the water hardness:____________
Recommended settingmmol/l°eH°fH°dH
00.0-0.90-60-90-5
11.0-1.47-1010-146-8
21.5-2.011-1415-209-11
32.1-2.515-1821-2512-14
42.6-3.419-2426-3415-19
53.5-4.325-3035-4320-24
64.4-5.231-3644-5225-29
75.3-7.037-4953-7030-39
87.1-8.850-6171-8840-49
98.9628950
If the water hardness exceeds 50°dH (89°fH / 62°eH / 8.9 mmol/l), we recommend connecting an
external water softener.
Increased consumption during regeneration
The dishwasher's built-in water softener is regularly regenerated to maintain its function. Regeneration
extends the dishwashing program and increases energy and water consumption. Just how often
the dishwasher's water softener is regenerated depends on the selected setting.
Example: If the Eco program is run with a water hardness of 14°dH (25°fH / 18°eH / 2.5 mmol/l), the
water softener is regenerated at regular intervals (after 7 dishwashing cycles), energy consumption
increases by 0.015 kWh, and water consumption increases by 2.3 litres, while the program time is
extended by 3 minutes. Regeneration takes place during the program’s main wash.
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Before washing for the first time

WARNING!
Hard water leaves a white coating on dishes and inside the dishwasher. It is therefore important
that you select the right setting for the water softener! See Water hardness.
Never run the dishwasher with an empty salt compartment if the water supply has a water hardness
in excess of 5°dH (9°fH / 6°eH / 0.9 mmol/l).
Basic settings
Open the door. Press .
"This is a first time setup." is shown on the display. It is important that you choose the right settings
to ensure good dishwashing results.
Select setting with or . Confirm selected setting with .
Settings
Select the language to be shown on the display.Language1.
Drying is faster and a better result is achieved if you use
rinse aid. You will also achieve a better dishwashing result
with clear and spotless dishes.
Rinse aid 0/1/2/3/4/5
Pre-selected at factory: 4
2.
The rinse aid dispenser can be adjusted between 0 (Off)
and 5 (High dosage).
Adjusting the water softener. Select a setting depending on
the hardness of the water supply. It is important that this
setting is correct!
Water hardness
0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9
Pre-selected at factory: 4
3.
For a water supply with a hardness below 6°dH (10°fH /
7°eH / 1.0 mmol/l), select 0. The water softener is
deactivated and no salt needs to be added.
Activate this setting when using an all-in-one detergent that
contains rinse aid.
TAB On/Off
Pre-selected at factory: Off
4.
This setting reduces the rinse aid dosage and affects how
often the dishwasher's built-in softener is regenerated.
Activate this setting if you want to use automatic dosing of
detergent.
Auto dose 0 ml - 40 ml
Pre-selected at factory: 0 ml
(Off)
5.
The exact dosage depends on which program is running.
For the Auto program, the dosage also depends on how
dirty the dishes are.
To change the selected setting, see the chapter Settings.
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Before washing for the first time

Top up rinse aid
Top up the rinse aid compartment with rinse aid if you have selected Rinse aid 1 - 5.
Lift up to open
Press to close
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. Close the lid firmly.
Top up salt
Add salt to the salt compartment if you have selected Water hardness 1 - 9.
1. Remove the salt compartment lid by turning it anticlockwise.
2. Place the funnel supplied with the dishwasher in the salt compartment top-up hole. First, pour
in about 1 l of water.
3. Add enough salt to fill the salt compartment (max. 750 gram). Use special dishwasher salt.
4. Wipe up any excess salt so that the lid can be screwed on firmly.
WARNING!
In order to avoid rust stains a dishwashing program must be started immediately after adding
salt.
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Before washing for the first time

Top up auto dose
Fill the automatic dosing compartment with dishwasher detergent gel if you have activated the Auto
dose setting.
Lift up to open
1. Open the lid of the automatic dosing compartment for dishwasher detergent gel.
2. Carefully add dishwasher detergent gel to the level marked MAX.
3. Clean up any excess dishwasher detergent gel outside the compartment.
4. Close the lid firmly.
NOTE!
Use only dishwasher detergent gel in the automatic dosing compartment! Do not use dishwasher
detergent powder. Washing up liquid must not be used as the foam that forms prevents the
dishwasher from operating effectively.
Some thick dishwasher detergent gels are not suitable for the automatic dosing compartment.
Add very thick dishwasher detergent gel into the manual detergent compartment. See the detergent
manufacturer's recommendations.
Dosing of dishwasher detergent gel
Dishwasher detergent gel is dispensed during the main wash for all programs except Self-cleaning.
A little extra dishwasher detergent gel is also dispensed during the prewash in the following programs:
Auto
Universal
Intensive
Time program 2:00, 2:30
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Before washing for the first time