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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