Baumatic BDF440SL User manual

BDF440SL 45 cm
Freestanding
dishwasher

USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
BDF440SL 45 cm
Freestanding dishwasher
NOTE: This User Instruction Manual contains important
information, including safety & installation points, which will
enable you to get the most out of your appliance. Please keep it
in a safe place so that it is easily available for future reference; for
you or any person not familiar with the operation of the appliance.
DD 18/06/09
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Contents
Environmentalnote 4
Important safety information 5 – 7
Specifications 8 - 9
Productdimensions 8
Productspecifications 8-9
Energy efficiency details 9
Electricaldetails 9
Description of the appliance 9 - 10
Controlpanel 10
Usingyourdishwasher 10 - 20
Beforefirstuse 10
Filling with dishwasher salt 11 - 12
Setting the water softener level 12
Fillingwithrinseaid 13
Setting the rinse aid level 13 - 14
Filling with dishwasher detergent 14
Loading the upper basket 15
Adjusting the upper basket 16 - 17
Loading the lower basket 17
The cutlery basket 18
Loading dishes and cutlery 19 - 20
Program table 21-25
Settingawashprogram 22
Changingawashprogram 23
At the end of a wash program 23
Settingadelaystart 24
The 3 in 1 wash program 25
Rinse aid and salt indicator neons 26
Cleaning and maintenance 26 - 29
The filter system 26 - 27
Cleaning the filters 27
Cleaning the spray arms 28
Cleaning the control panel 28
Cleaningthedoor 29
Error code failure system 30 - 31
General troubleshooting 32 - 33
Installation 34 - 38
Positioning and levelling the appliance 34 - 35
Applying the condensation strip 35 - 36
Connecting to the mains water supply 36
Wateroutlet 37
Powersupply 37-38
Beforefirstuse 38
Contactdetails 39

ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE
Note: Before discarding an old appliance, switch off and
disconnect it from the power supply. Cut off and render any plug
useless. Cut the cable off directly behind the appliance to prevent
misuse. This should be undertaken by a competent person. Disable
the door lock to make sure that children cannot get stuck inside
the appliance.
oThe packaging materials that Baumatic uses are environmentally
friendly and can be recycled.
oPlease discard all packaging material with due regard for the
environment.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Your safety is of the utmost importance to Baumatic.
Please make sure that you read this instruction booklet
before attempting to install or use the appliance. If you
are unsure of any of the information contained in this
booklet, please contact the Baumatic Advice Line.
General Safety
oRepairs to your appliance must only be carried out by a
Baumatic engineer or one of its authorised service agents. Any
attempt by an inexperienced person to repair the appliance,
could result in injury or damage to your dishwasher.
oIf you notice that the mains cable is damaged. The appliance
must not be used. The same applies if you notice that the
worktop, control panel or base area is damaged. As this could
allow access to the internal components of the machine.
oThe appliance should be turned off and isolated from the mains
supply, before either cleaning or maintenance work is attempted.
oThe mains cable must not be used to pull the plug out of the
electrical socket.
oThe machine should not be sprayed with water.
oThe external surface of the appliance may become hot whilst
your dishwasher is in use.
oIt is possible for small animals to chew either mains cables or
water hoses, which could cause an electric shock hazard.
Installation
oThe installation instructions contained within this user manual
should be followed.
oIt is obligatory for the completed installation to comply with all
relevant building regulations and local water authority
requirements.
oBefore the first use of the appliance, you should follow the
steps listed in the “Before first use” section on page 10
and page 37 of this manual.
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oCare should be taken not to trap the power supply cable
underneath the appliance whilst installing it.
oNo attempt should be made to alter or modify the specifications
of this appliance.
In daily use
oThis appliance is only designed to wash normal domestic
washloads. If you use your dishwasher in any other way or it is
incorrectly used, then Baumatic accepts no liability for any
damage that might be caused and any guarantee will be void.
oIt is recommended that the appliance is unplugged and the
water supply is turned off after the machine is used.
oThe detergents, rinse aid and salt that you place in this appliance
should be suitable for automatic dishwashers. With regards to
dosage levels, the detergent manufacturer’s recommendations
should be followed.
oSharp knives or ones with long blades are a potential safety
hazard when placed in an upright position in the cutlery basket.
We would recommend that these items are placed horizontally in
the upper basket.
oYou should not wash any items that have come into contact
with corrosive, acidic or alkaline chemicals, paint, petrol, iron or
steel debris.
oYou should not open the door whilst the appliance is set on a
wash program. Depending on which stage that the wash
program is at, hot water could escape the machine.
oYou should not leave the door of the appliance open, unless
you are loading or unloading the dishwasher.
oYou should not stand or sit on the door when it is open.

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Child Safety
oYour dishwasher should only be used by adults. You should not
allow children in the area of the machine unsupervised. You
should not let them touch the controls or play with the appliance.
oIt could be possible for a child or pet to gain access to the
dishwasher if the door is left open. Therefore please check the
inside of the appliance before setting it on a wash cycle.
oAny packaging that is removed from the machine should be kept
away from children.
oAll detergents should be kept out of children’s reach in a safe
place.
oSome water will remain inside the dishwasher when it has
completed a wash cycle. This water is not suitable for drinking
and may contain residues from the detergents that are used in
the appliance.
Declaration of conformity
This appliance complies with the following European Directives:
-73/23 dated 19/02/1973 Low Voltage Directive and subsequent
modifications.
-89/336 dated 03/05/1989 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and
subsequent modifications.
For future reference please record the following information which can
be found on the rating plate and the date of purchase which can be
found on your sales invoice. The rating plate of your dishwasher is
located on the right hand side of the drop down door.
Model Number ……………………………….
Serial Number ……………………………….
Date of Purchase ……………………………….

Specifications
Product dimensions
Height: 850 mm
Width: 450 mm
Depth: 580 mm
Product specifications
o9 Place settings
o7 functions: Normal
Intensive
Economy
Glass
Rapid
Rinse
3 in 1
o4 Wash temperatures: 40°C, 45°C, 50°C, 60°C
o4 Rinse temperatures: 55°C, 60°C, 68°C, 70°C
oElectronic aqua stop
oDelay start
oLED display
oResidual drying
oConcealed heating element
oSelf-cleaning stainless steel micro-filter
oAnti-leak device
oAnti-flood device
oCollapsible plate racks
oAdjustable feet
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o3 in 1 wash program
oLow water consumption (13 litres)
Energy efficiency details
Energy efficiency class: A
Washing performance class: A
Drying performance class: A
Electrical details
Rated voltage: 230 Vac 50 Hz
Supply connection: 13 A (double pole switched fused outlet with
3mmcontactgap)
Description of the appliance
1) Upper basket 7) Cup shelf
2) Spray arms 8) Cutlery basket
3) Lower basket 9) Coarse filter
4) Water softener 10) Rinse aid dispenser
5) Main filter 11) Drain pipe connector
6) Detergent dispenser 12) Inlet pipe connector
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Control panel
1) ON/OFF button
2) LCD display
3) Delay start button
4) Program selection buttons
Before first use
oInstall the appliance as per the installation instructions contained
within this booklet.
oFill the water softener with 1 litre of tap water and then fill with
specialist dishwasher salt. After this you should set the water
softener level.
oFill the rinse aid dispenser and then set the rinse aid dosage.
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Filling with dishwasher salt
IMPORTANT: You should only use salt that is specially
designed for use in a dishwasher. If any other type of salt is
used in the appliance (in particular table salt), it will damage
the water softener.
oIdeally you should fill the water softener with salt, just before
you are about to run a wash program. This will help to clear any
salt that may have overflowed from the water softener during
the salt filling process.
oOpen the door of the dishwasher and then remove the lower
basket. The basket should be empty when you remove it.
oTurn the water softener cap
anticlockwise and remove it.
oPour 1 litre of water into the water
softener.
IMPORTANT: It is only necessary to do this when you fill
the container with salt for the first time.
oPour salt into the water softener, using
the funnel that is supplied with the
appliance. You should add
approximately 1.2 kg of salt into the
water softener.
oIt is perfectly normal for a small amount of water to come out of
the water softener, whilst you are filling it with salt. This does
not mean that the water softener is filled with the correct
amount of salt.
oRefit and fully tighten the water softener cap.
oThe salt required warning light will go out approximately 2-6
hours after you have filled the water softener with salt. When
the salt indicator neon lights on the control panel, then you
should follow the filling with dishwasher salt procedure again.
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oIMPORTANT: You do not need to pour 1 litre of water into
the container when you subsequently fill the water
softener with salt.
Setting the water softener level
It is possible to regulate the amount of salt that the water softener will
release during a wash cycle. The water softener should be set to a
level that is appropriate for the hardness of your water (please refer to
the table below).
To alter the amount of salt that is released by the water softener, you
should:-
oRemove the lower basket and unscrew the cap from the water
softener.
oLocate the ring with an arrow on it that is located
on the water softener. (See figure opposite).
oWhen you first receive your appliance, the arrow
will be pointing to the minus symbol. Using the
water hardness chart, you should turn the arrow
to the setting that is appropriate for your water
hardness.
oThe “middle” selector position is halfway between the minus and
plus symbols.
oIMPORTANT: If you are using 3 in 1 dishwasher tablets and live
in a medium or hard water area, then you should still fill the
water softener with salt. The water softener arrow should be
turned to the minus setting.
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Filling with rinse aid
The rinse aid is released during the final rinse and it helps
to prevent water from forming droplets on your dishes.
These droplets will lead to spots and streaks being left on
items after the wash program has completed.
oYour dishwasher is designed to utilise liquid rinse aid.
oThe rinse aid dispenser is located inside the drop down door,
next to the detergent dispenser.
oTo access the rinse aid dispenser,
you should turn the cap anticlockwise
and it will pop out of the hole. Then
slowly pour in liquid rinse aid, the
rinse aid dispenser will hold
approximately 140 ml of rinse aid.
oYou should continue to fill with rinse aid, until the level indicator
turns completely black.
oBe careful not to overfill the dispenser, as this could cause
oversudsing when a wash program is selected. Wipe away any
rinse aid excess or spillages with a damp cloth.
oReplace the cap and turn it clockwise until it locks into position.
oYou should refill the rinse aid dispenser when the rinse aid
indicator neon lights on the control panel.
oIMPORTANT: If you are using 3 in 1 dishwasher tablets then
you should still fill the rinse aid dispenser.
Setting the rinse aid level
The amount of rinse aid that the dishwasher requires also depends on
the hardness of your water. You should experiment with the rinse aid
setting, until you find a level that gives the best results.
oOn the first wash cycle, we would recommend
that the rinse aid level is set to number 2.
oIf you get water spots and poor drying
performance, then you should turn the arrow
anticlockwise and increase the setting to the next
number.
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oYou should continue to adjust the rinse aid level upwards until
you get no water spots.
oIf you get cloudiness or streaking on your dishes, the rinse aid
level is set too high and it is causing foaming during the wash
cycle. Turn the arrow clockwise and lower the setting to the next
number.
Filling with dishwasher detergent
The detergent dispenser must be refilled at the start of each wash
cycle (apart from the rinse wash program).
oOpen the lid that closes over the detergent dispenser and place
the detergent inside of the dispenser.
oThe section marked 1 in the diagram is for the main wash cycle
detergent. Only one detergent tablet should be placed in the
dispenser at any one time. If you are using detergent powder or
liquid, you should follow the detergent manufacturer’s
recommendations.
oThe section marked 2 in the diagram can have separate
detergent placed in it for any wash cycle that has a pre-wash
element to it, however this is optional. This must be a liquid or
powder detergent, not another detergent tablet.
oShut the detergent dispenser lid and position the clip on the
outer edge, so that it holds the lid shut.
oAt the beginning of a wash cycle the clip will open and the
tablet/powder/liquid will enter the dishwasher.
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Loading the upper basket
The upper basket is most suited to washing delicate and light
dishware, such as glasses, coffee & tea cups, saucers, plates, bowls
and shallow pans (that are not heavily soiled).
1. Cups
2. Small serving bowl
3. Large serving bowl
4. Glasses
5. Saucers
6. Dish
oYou should position the dishes and cookware in such a way that
they are not moved by the spray of water during the wash cycle.
oUse the diagram above as a guide to the most appropriate way
to load the upper basket.
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Adjusting the upper basket
Your dishwasher has an adjustable upper basket which you can alter to
the most suitable position for the items you are going to wash in the
upper basket.
The height of the upper basket can be adjusted by pulling the handle
on either side of the basket upwards until it clips into place.
Position 1 (upper position)
oFor accommodating items
such as glass tumblers and
wine glasses. Wine glasses
should be placed upside
down, so that the stem of
the glass rests in one of
the grooves on the side
flap.
Position 2 (lower position)
oFor accommodating additional tumblers, cups and mugs. You can
also place small, espresso sized cups on top of the side racks.
Care should be taken to make sure that there is enough
clearance between the top of the cups placed on top of the
side racks and the underneath of the dishwasher interior.
oPlease note that when the
basket is in the upper
position, you cannot have
the side flaps in a raised
position. Otherwise the
basket will not slide back
into the interior of the
dishwasher.
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Maximum height of
dishes (upper basket) Maximum height of dishes (lower basket)
With upper
basket raised 19 cm 30 cm
With upper
basket lowered 24 cm 25 cm
IMPORTANT: Care should be taken to make sure that the spray
arms can move freely when items have been loaded into the
baskets.
Loading the lower basket
The lower basket is most suited to washing larger and more heavily
soiled items, such as saucepans, saucepan lids and serving dishes. You
can also load bowls and a variety of plates into the lower basket.
7. Serving plate
8. Dinner plates
9. Soup bowls
10. Dessert dishes
11. Cutlery basket
oSaucepans and serving bowls must always be placed with their
bases upwards.
oDeep saucepans should be slanted, to allow water to run off.
oThe bottom rack has prongs at the
rear of the basket that can be
folded downwards, to allow for
easier loading of larger saucepans
and serving bowls.
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The cutlery basket
Cutlery should be placed inside of the cutlery basket. The cutlery
basket should then be placed in the appropriate position in the lower
basket.
1. Forks
2. Soup spoons
3. Dessert spoons
4. Teaspoons
5. Knives
6. Serving spoon
7. Ladle
8. Serving fork
oFor the best washing performance, cutlery should be placed
through the slots in the top of the cutlery basket.
IMPORTANT: Do not allow items of cutlery to fall through
the bottom of the cutlery basket, as this may cause
damage to the spray arm and/or the cutlery. If the bottom
of the basket begins to deteriorate and allows items to fall
through, you should replace the cutlery basket.
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Loading dishes and cutlery
Household cloths, sponges or any other object that
may absorb water SHOULD NOT be washed in a
dishwasher.
oRemove leftovers and soften the remnants of burnt food in pans,
prior to loading dishes in the appliance.
oOnce the dishwasher has been loaded, check that the spray arms
can move freely. If the spray arm comes into contact with any
item, then you should rearrange the wash load.
oCups, glasses, pans etc should all be loaded with their bases
upwards, so that water does not collect inside of them.
oCutlery and dishes should not cover each other; otherwise you
may get poor wash results.
oDo not allow glasses to touch inside the dishwasher, otherwise
damage may occur.
oSmall objects can be placed inside of the cutlery basket.
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The following items are NOT suitable for washing
inside a dishwasher:-
oCutlery with a handle of mother-of-pearl, wood, horn or china.
oPlastic items that are not resistant to heat.
oCutlery that consists of glued parts that are not resistant to heat.
oCutlery items or crockery that are bonded.
oCopper or pewter items.
oLead crystal glass.
oWooden platters.
oSynthetic fibre items.
The following items are not always suitable for
washing inside a dishwasher:-
oStoneware should only be washed if the manufacturer of the
item has marked it as dishwasher safe.
oPlastic items (such as lunchboxes) should only be washed if the
manufacturer has marked it as dishwasher safe.
oGlazed crockery may fade with repeated washing inside of a
dishwasher.
oItems made of silverware or aluminium can discolour when
washed inside a dishwasher.
oAny food residue should be removed from silver items
immediately, as this can also result in discolouration.
oCertain types of glass may become dull or cloudy after a large
number of washes.
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