BENDIX BDW 60 User manual

Dishwasher
BDW 60
INSTRUCTION BOOK

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Important safety information 3
Description of the appliance 3
The control panel 4
Before use 5
Setting the water softener 5
Rinse aid 6
Use of detergent 7
Using your appliance 8
Loading your appliance 8
Ad usting the height of the upper basket 8
Hints and tips 9
Washing programmes 10
Operating sequence 11
Maintenance and cleaning 12
Internal cleaning 12
Cleaning the filters 12
External cleaning 12
Prolonged periods of non-operation 12
Frost precautions 12
Moving the machine 12
Something not wor ing 13
Protection against flooding 14
Service and Spare Parts 14
Customer Care Department 14
Guarantee Conditions 15
Hints for test centres 16
Installation instructions 17
Water supply connections 17
Water outlet hose connection 17
Electrical connection 18
Ad usting the worktop 18
Fitting under a counter 18
Levelling 26
Contents
Dimensions Width 60 cm
Height with worktop 85 cm
Height without worktop 82 cm
Max depth 61 cm
Max depth with open door 115.2 cm
Electrical connection Voltage 220-240 V - 50 Hz
Motor rating during wash 200 W
Power of heating element 2100 W
Overall power 2300 W
Water supply pressure Minimum 50 kPa (0.5 bar)
Maximum 800 kPa (8 bar)
Capacity 12 place settings
Technical specifications
This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives:
- 73/23 or 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications;
- 89/336 or 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications.

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It is most important that this instruction boo should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the
appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that
the boo is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to now the functioning of the appliance and the
relevant safety information.
This information has been provided in the interest of your safety. You MUST read it carefully before installing or using the
appliance.
Installation
●This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving
it.
●It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to
modify this product in any way.
●Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not
stand on the electrical supply cable.
●Any electrical work required to install this appliance should
be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent
person.
●Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should
be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person.
Child Safety
●This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.
Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls
or play with the product.
●Keep all packaging well away from children.
●Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children's reach.
During Use
●Items that are contaminated by petrol, paint, steel or iron
debris, corrosive, acidic or alkaline chemicals must not be
washed in this dishwasher.
●Under no circumstances should you open the door whilst
the appliance is in operation. Always turn off the appliance
before opening the door.
●Only use detergent specifically designed for use in
dishwashers.
●Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a
potential hazard.
●Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives
must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket.
●When finishing loading or unloading close the door, as an
open door can be a hazard.
●Do not sit or stand on the open door.
●Isolate the appliance from the power supply and turn off the
water supply after use.
●Care should be taken when cleaning the bottom door seal
and hinge area as any exposed metal edges may cut if care
is not taken.
●This product should be serviced by an authorised Service
engineer, and only genuine spare parts should be used.
●Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the
machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced
persons may cause in ury or serious malfunctioning.
Contact your local Service Force Centre. Always insist on
genuine spare parts.
Conservation
In the interest of the environment:
●Materials marked with the symbol are recyclable.
●Check with your local Council or Environmental Health
Office to see if there are facilities in your area for re-cycling
this appliance.
●When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the power
supply cable and make the door closing device unusable to
prevent young children from being trapped inside.
●Help to keep your country tidy - use authorised disposal
sites for your old appliance.
Important safety information
1. Levelling spacers
2. Upper basket stop
3. Salt container
4. Large filter
5. Detergent dispenser
6. Control panel
7. Rating plate
8. Rinse aid dispenser
9. Central filter
10. Lower spray arm
11. Upper spray arm
12. Upper basket
13. Worktop
Description of the appliance
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IN109

Before using your dishwasher for the
first time:
1. Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply
with the installation instructions
2. Remove all packaging from inside the appliance
3. Set the water softener
4. Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt container and then fill
with salt
5. Fill the rinse aid dispenser
6. Run a Rinse and Hold programme.
Setting the water softener
The dishwasher is equipped with a water softener designed to
remove minerals and salts from the water supply, which would
have a detrimental or adverse effect on the operation of the
appliance.
The higher the content of these salts, the harder your water is.
Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales, Clarke
degrees, French degrees and PPM (parts per Million).
The softener should be ad usted according to the hardness of
the water in your area. Your local Water Authority can advise
you on the hardness of the water in your area.
The dishwasher is factory set at level 3.
If this level is not suitable for your area the softener should be
ad usted.
If your water is level 1 it is already soft and therefore there
is no need to use salt.
With the setting of the water softener at level 1 the salt
indicator light on the control panel will always remain off.
Use salt from level 2 upwards.
From level 2 upwards, if salt refilling is necessary, the salt
indicator light will illuminate only in setting mode and at
the end of the washing programme.
During the run of the programme it will remain off.
Before use
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1. MAINS ON indicator light
2. MAINS ON push button
3. Door handle
4. Programme selection push buttons
5. Indicator lights
Phase indicator lights
WASH
illuminates when the washing phase is running
DRYING
illuminates when the drying phase is running
END
illuminates when the washing programme has ended
Salt indicator light
SALT
illuminates when the salt has run out and the salt
container requires refilling.
The control panel
Level Use of
salt
French
degrees
(°TH)
PPM
(Parts per
Million)
Clar e
degrees
1
2
3
4
5
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
< 6
6 - 21
22 - 35
36 - 49
50 - 63
< 8
8 - 30
31 - 50
51 - 70
71 - 90
< 80
81 - 300
301 - 500
501 - 700
701 - 900
Water hardness

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To select a different level ensure that the
dishwasher is off and then proceed as
follows:
1. Press RINSE & HOLD and INTENSIVE programme push
buttons simultaneously.
2. While keeping the programme push buttons RINSE &
HOLD and INTENSIVE pressed switch on the dishwasher
by pressing the MAINS ON push button.
The MAINS ON indicator light comes on.
At the same time, the indicator lights of the RINSE & HOLD
and INTENSIVE push buttons start flashing.
3. Press the RINSE & HOLD push button, the indicator light of
the INTENSIVE push button turns off, while the indicator
light of the RINSE & HOLD push button remains fixed for
about 5 seconds, after this it starts flashing indicating the
current level of the water softener.
The current level is indicated by the number of flashes
made by the RINSE & HOLD indicator light, that alternates
5 seconds off with a number of flashes, this for about 60
seconds.
Example:
1 flash = level 1
2 flashes = level 2
3 flashes = level 3
4 flashes = level 4
5 flashes = level 5
4. To change the level, press the RINSE & HOLD
programme push button. Each time the push button is
pressed the level changes.
Example:
if the current level is 3, by pressing the RINSE & HOLD
programme push button once, level 4 is selected.
if the current level is 5, by pressing the RINSE & HOLD
programme push button once, level 1 is selected.
The RINSE & HOLD indicator light remains off for about 5
seconds after which it starts flashing indicating the new
level selected.
5. To memorise the new level, switch off the dishwasher by
pressing the MAINS ON push button.
Filling with salt
Only use salt specifically designed for use in
dishwashers.
All other types of salt not specifically designed for use in
a dishwasher, especially table salt, will damage the water
softener.
Only fill with salt just before starting one of the washing
programmes.
This will prevent any grains of salt or salty water, which
may have been spilled, remaining on the bottom of the
machine for any period of time, which may cause
corrosion.
To fill:
1. To fill with salt, unscrew the cap of the salt
container.
2. Pour 1 litre of water inside the container
(this is necessary only
before filling with salt for
the first time).
3. Using the funnel provided,
pour in the salt until the
container is full.
Do not worry if water over
flows from the unit when
filling with salt, this is quite
normal.
4. Replace the cap making
sure that there is no trace of salt
on the screw thread or on the gasket.
5. Screw on the cap tightly.
The salt container will require topping up periodically.
You are reminded of this by the salt indicator light on the
control panel which comes on when the salt has finished.
The salt indicator light on the control panel can remain
illuminated for 2-6 hours after the salt has been
replenished, assuming the dishwasher remains switched
on. If you are using salts that ta e longer to dissolve then
this can ta e longer. The function of the machine is not
affected.
SO527
SO528
SALE
SALT
SALZ
SEL
SR06

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Rinse aid
Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse, ensuring
thorough rinsing, and spot and streak free drying. The
dispenser, which is positioned inside the door, holds about 110
ml of rinse aid, which is sufficient for 16 - 40 dishwashing
programmes, depending upon the dosage setting.
Filling with rinse aid
1. Open the container by turning the lid (A) anticlockwise.
2. Add the rinse aid until the container is completely full.
The indicator (B) will be completely dark.
3. Top up the rinse aid when the indicator (B) becomes clear.
Ensure that the lid is closed after every refill.
Do not put liquid detergent in the rinse aid compartment. Clean
up any rinse aid spilt during filling with an absorbent cloth to
avoid excess foaming during the next wash.
Adjusting the dose
According to the finish and drying results obtained, ad ust the
dose of rinse aid by means of the 6 position selector (C)
(position 1 minimum dosage, position 6 maximum dosage).
Increase the dose if there are drops of water or lime spots on
the dishes after washing.
Reduce it if there are sticky whitish streaks on the dishes.
Use of detergent
Only use detergents specifically designed for use in
dishwashers.
We recommend the use of Finish detergents which are
available in the following options:
Finish Double Action Tablets. Each tablet has the exact
amount of detergent required, simply place in the dispenser.
Finish Powder recommended for every day use.
Finish Liquid Gel ideal for every day use. As the gel is extra
gentle it is recommended for fine bone china.
If using powder detergents proceed as follows:
1. Open the dispenser lid by pulling the catch (D).
2. Add the detergent according to the instructions given in the
Washing programmes chart.
As all detergents are not the same, you should also consult
the instructions on the packet.
3. Always close the lid.
4. If the programme has a prewash add the required detergent
over the lid of the dispenser according to the instructions
given in the Washing programmes chart.
If using detergent in tablets proceed as follows:
1. For all programmes; place 1 tablet inside the detergent
dispenser.
2. Always close the lid.
3. For all programmes with prewash; place a portion of a
further tablet on the lid of the detergent dispenser.
If detergents in tablet form are used with the QUICK WASH
programme, it is advisable to put the tablet directly in the
dishwasher and not in the dispenser or in special tablet
containers. This ONLY applies to this programme.
Insufficient quantities of detergent will produce poor
washing results, whereas an excessive amount of
detergent will not improve washing results and is also
wasteful.
Using no more than the correct amount also contributes
to reducing pollution.
Compact detergents with enzymes
In these compact powders the environmentally unfriendly
components have been replaced by natural enzymes and
other more biodegradable substances.
The enzymes deploy their full dirt dissolving power at a
temperature as low as 50°C.
By choosing the BIO programme you can therefore achieve
the same cleaning results that would otherwise be achievable
only with 65°C programmes and conventional detergents.
BR01 BR03
BR02
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Loading your appliance
Before placing dishes in the machine, remove any scraps of
food, to avoid clogging the filters and consequently reducing
the performance.
Do not load very small items which can fall through the
bas ets.
Open the door and slide out the baskets to load the dishes.
The lower bas et
The lower basket is designed to take saucepans, lids, plates,
salad bowls, cutlery etc.
Serving dishes and large lids should be arranged around the
edge of the basket, ensuring that the upper spray arm can turn
freely.
The cutlery bas et
Long bladed nives stored in an upright position are a
potential hazard.
These items should only be places in the removable nife
bas et.
Ta e care when loading or unloading sharp items such as
nives.
Removable nife bas et
Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives
must be placed horizontally in the removable knife basket
provided, to be positioned at the rear of the upper basket.
Cutlery should be placed in the removable cutlery basket with
the handles facing downwards. If the handles protrude from
the bottom of the basket, obstructing the lower spray arm, load
the cutlery with the handles facing upwards.
Mix spoons with other cutlery to prevent them from sticking
together.
For best results we
recommend you to use the
cutlery grid provided (if the
size and dimensions of the
cutlery allow it).
The upper bas et
The upper basket is designed for plates (dessert plates,
saucers, dinner plates of up to 25 cm in diameter), salad
bowls, cups and glasses.
Arrange items on and
underneath the cup racks so
that water can reach all
surfaces.
Glasses with long stems can
be placed upside down in the
cup racks.
Light items (plastic bowls
etc.) must be loaded in the
upper basket and arranged
so they do not move.
In case that plates are loaded in the upper
basket:
load them starting from the
rear positions of the
basket; tilting them slightly
forwards and avoiding the
front positions near the
door.
Before closing the door, ensure that the spray arms can
rotate freely.
Adjusting the height of the upper bas et
If washing very large plates (over 27 cm and up to 32 cm in
diameter) you can load them in the lower basket after moving
the upper basket to the higher position.
To move to the higher position proceed as
follows:
1. Move the front runner
stops (A) of the upper
basket outwards and slide
the basket out.
2. Refit the basket in the
higher position and
replace the stops (A) in
their original position.
When the top bas et is in
the higher position it will only ta e plates up to 20 cm in
diameter and you will not be able to use the cup rac s.
After loading your machine always close the door, as an
open door can be a hazard.
Using your appliance
UI49 UI19
UI53
UI71
US47
US71
RC01

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To save energy
Place dishes in the machine immediately after every meal and
wait until the dishwasher is full before washing.
Do not prewash dishes under running water.
Select the QUICK WASH programme when dishes are not
very soiled, following the instructions given in the "Washing
programmes" chart.
For best washing results
Before loading, remove all scraps of food and soak very
heavily soiled pots and pans.
Arrange saucepans, cups and glasses etc. upside-down.
Tilt items with convex or concave surfaces so that the water
drains off easily.
Avoid contact between the dishes as far as possible.
Items not suitable for dishwashers
The following items should not be washed in the dishwasher
(unless they are sold as dishwasher proof):
- Cutlery with wooden or horn handles or glued parts
- bronze cutlery
- saucepans with wooden handles
- aluminium ware
- crystal ware
- leaded glass
- plastic items
- antique or fine decorated china
Certain types of decoration can discolour when washed in a
dishwasher.
Crystal-ware and plastic ob ects, if not guaranteed dishwasher
proof should be washed by hand.
Certain types of glass can also become opaque after being
washed several times in a dishwasher.
A chemical reaction can occur between silver cutlery and
stainless steel cutlery. As a precaution, do not wash together.
Iron and cast iron ob ects can rust and stain other items.
Aluminium tends to go black, copper, pewter and brass tend to
stain.
If in doubt chec with manufacturer of the item.
When buying new dishes, ensure that they are dishwasher
proof.
Using your appliance
BRILLIANTRILLIANT
FOR A
SHINE
RINSE
CONCENTRATED DISHWASHER DETERGENT
ACTION
NEW
DOUBLE
LIQUID GEL
POWDER
EASY
POURING
PACK
For best results we recommend the use of Finish detergents, rinse aid and salt.
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*Testing programme for EN 50242 (see "Hints for Test Centres).
This programme, developed for the use of detergents with enzymes, allows you to achieve, with reduced consumption of
energy the same cleaning results that would otherwise be obtained only with the 65°C programmes and conventional
detergents.
To compensate for the lower temperature, the duration of the programme has been prolonged.
** This is a special programme for quick washing a full load of lightly soiled dishes, glasses and crockery (except pots) so that
you may re-use them promptly.
Washing programmes
Type of load Degree of soil
Heavy soil.
Crockery, cutlery, pots
and pans
Normal soil.
Crockery and cutlery
Normal soil.
Crockery and cutlery
Light soil.
Crockery, cutlery and
party crockery
Any.
Partial load (to be
completed later in the
day).
Required
push buttons Cycle description
Recommended
quantity of detergent
wash prewash
* 50°
BIO WASH
** 50°
QUICK WASH
65°
POWER WASH
RINSE & HOLD
65°
INTENSIVE
25 g 5 g
15 g 15 g
20 g 10 g
30 g /
//
Hot prewash
Main wash up to 65°C
2 warm rinses
1 hot rinse
Active drying
1 cold rinse (to avoid
food scraps from
sticking together
Cold prewash
Main wash up to 65°C
1 cold rinse
1 hot rinse
Active drying
Hot prewash
Main wash up to 50°C
2 cold rinses
1 hot rinse
Active drying
Main wash up to 50°C
1 cold rinse
1 hot rinse
MAINS ON
+
INTENSIVE
MAINS ON
+
POWER WASH
MAINS ON
+
BIO WASH
MAINS ON
+
QUICK WASH
MAINS ON
+
RINSE & HOLD

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1. Chec the filters
Ensure they are clean and properly positioned (see
"Maintenance and cleaning").
2. Press the MAINS ON push button
The MAINS ON indicator light will come on.
3. Chec that there is rinse aid
and salt
The salt indicator light will illuminate if refilling is
necessary.
4. Load the dishes
Remove any scraps of food.
Pull the lower basket out and arrange the saucepans,
plates and cutlery in it.
Pull the upper basket out and arrange the plates,
saucers, glasses and cups etc. in it.
Slide the baskets back into the machine.
5. Ensure that the spray arms can
rotate freely
6. Measure out detergent
Add the required amount of detergent into the dispenser
according to the recommended quantity given in the
Washing programmes chart.
Close the detergent dispenser lid.
7. Close the dishwasher door
8. Setting and starting the programme
Press the push button corresponding to the required
programme: the indicator light corresponding to the
programme illuminates and the phase indicator lights for
that programme start flashing.
The start of the programme will occur after about 6
seconds from the last pressure of a programme push
button, in this time it is possible to change programme
simply pressing the push button of another programme.
Once the programme has started the phase indicator
lights will turn off except for the phase under way.
It is possible to interrupt the programme by:
●opening the door
●pressing the MAINS ON push button (in this case all
the indicator lights turn off)
Close the door again or press the MAINS ON push
button, the programme will start from the point in which it
was interrupted.
9. To cancel a programme in progress
A programme in progress can be cancelled at any time.
Press for about 3 seconds the push button of the running
programme until all indicator lights are off.
Only the MAINS ON indicator light will remain on once
the programme has been cancelled.
It is now possible to select a new washing programme.
10. At the end of the washing
programme
The dishwasher will automatically stop and the phase
indicator light end of programme will come on.
The indicator light of the programme ust ended will
remain on.
The dishwasher has finished the programme only when
the end of programme (END) indicator light is illuminated.
If you do not wait for the end of the programme it will not
be possible to start a new programme if first you do not
cancel the previous.
(For instructions on how to cancel a programme see
point 9)
Switch off the dishwasher by pressing the MAINS ON
push button and open the door.
Wait a few minutes before removing the dishes; in this
way they will be cooler and drying will be improved.
Empty the lower basket first and then the upper one; this
will avoid water dripping from the upper basket onto the
dishes in the lower one.
Important!
In general it is not advisable to open the door while the
machine is wor ing; if the door is opened however, a
safety device ensures that the machine stops.
Care must be ta en if the door is opened during the hot
phase or immediately after a programme has finished, as
steam may escape.
When the washing programme has finished, it is
recommended that the dishwasher is unplugged and the
water tap turned off.
Operating sequence