Blanco BDW6345W User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR
BLANCO DISHWASHER
BDW6345W

Dear Customer,
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appliance blends in perfectly with your kitchen décor. It is easy to
use and performs to a high standard.
Blanco makes a range of products that will enhance your kitchen
such as ovens, cooktops, range hoods, dishwashers, microwaves,
sinks and taps. There are many models available to complement
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Table of Contents
Safety Information.......................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Specifications..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Installation...................................................................................................................................................... 4-6
Usage .............................................................................................................................................................. 7-8
Loading Your Dishwasher ............................................................................................................................. 9-12
Program Descriptions ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Operating Instructions................................................................................................................................ 14-16
Maintenance and Cleaning......................................................................................................................... 17-18
Responding to Problems ............................................................................................................................ 19-20

1
Safety Information
IMPORTANT:
Read the assembly instruction and safety precaution sections of this booklet
before removing the contents of the carton.
Please retain this instruction booklet.
When you receive your machine
Check for any damage to your machine or to its packaging. Never start a machine damaged in any
way, make sure to contact an authorised service.
Unwrap the packaging materials as indicated and dispose of them responsibly.
Safety Precautions
The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervised
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a responsible person for their safely.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a
similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
If the appliance is installed on a carpet floor, take care that the openings in its base are not
obstructed.
This machine should be installed and repaired by an authorised service only.
Only original spare parts should be used with the machine.
Before installing, be sure that the machine is unplugged.
Check whether the indoor electrical fuse system is connected according to local regulations.
All electrical connections must match the values indicated on the rating plate.
Ensure that the machine does not rest on the electricity supply cable.
Never use an extension cord or a multiple socket for connecting the machine to the electrical supply.
The plug should be comfortably accessible after the machine has been installed.
After installing the machine to a suitable place, run it unloaded for the first time.
This machine is for household use; do not use it for any other purpose. Commercial usage of the
dishwasher will void the warranty.
Do not place a load on the open door of the machine. It can damage the door or cause the machine
to tip over.
Do not put anything other than detergent or rinse aids into the detergent or rinse aid dispensers of
your machine. Blanco will not be responsible for any damage caused by incorrect substances being
put into the dispensers.
The water inside the machine is not drinking water. Do not drink it.
Due to danger of explosion, do not put any chemical dissolving agents, such as solvents, into the
machine’s washing section.
Check whether plastic items are heat-resistant before washing them in the machine.
Do not put into your machine those items which are not suitable for dishwashing.
Do not fill any basket above its capacity. Blanco is not responsible for any scratches or rust on the
interior of your machine due to basket movement.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
- Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments.
- Farm houses.
- By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments.
- Bed and breakfast type environments.

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Safety Information
Because hot water may flow out, the door should not be opened under any circumstances whilst the
machine is in operation. A safety device ensures that the machine stops if the door is opened.
Do not leave the door open as this can be a tripping hazard.
WARNING: Do not use the machine if the supply cord is damaged. If the supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to
avoid a hazard.
WARNING: Knives and other utensils with sharps points must be loaded in the basket with the
points down or placed in a horizontal position.
WARNING: SOME DISHWASHER DETERGENTS ARE STRONGLY ALKALINE. THEY CAN BE
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF SWALLOWED. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES AND
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM THE DISHWASHER WHEN THE DOOR IS OPEN.
After removing the machine’s packaging, make sure that the packaging material is out of reach of
children.
Do not allow children to play with or start the machine.
Keep children away from detergents and rinse aids.
Keep children away from the machine while it is open as there may still be residues of cleaning
substances inside the machine.
15 maximum number of place settings to be washed.
Items Not Suitable for Dishwashing
Cigarette ashes, candle leftovers, polish, paint, chemical substances, iron-alloy materials;
Forks, spoons and knives with wooden, bone, ivory or nacre-coated handles; glued items, items
soiled with abrasive, acidic or base chemicals.
Plastic items that are not heat-resistant, copper or tin-coated containers.
Aluminium and silver objects (they may discolour, become dull).
Certain delicate glass types, porcelains with ornamental printed patterns as they fade even after the
first wash; certain crystal items as they lose their transparency over time, adhered cutlery that is not
heat-resistant, lead crystal glasses, cutting boards, items manufactured with synthetic fibre;
Absorbent items such as sponges or kitchen rags are not suitable for dishwashing.

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Specifications
Capacity
15 Place Settings
Height
850 mm
Height (without worktop)
820 mm
Width
598 mm
Depth
598 mm
Net Weight
52 kg
Electricity Input
220 –240 V, 50 Hz
Total Power
1900 W
Heating Power
1800 W
Pump Power
100 W
Drain Pump Power
30 W
Water Supply Pressure
0.03 MPa (0.3 bar) –1 MPa (10 bar)
Current
10 A
1
Worktop
8
Control panel
2
Upper basket with racks
9
Detergent and rinse-aid dispenser
3
Upper spray arm
10
Cutlery basket
4
Lower basket
11
Upper basket track latch
5
Lower spray arm
12
Active drying unit
6
Filters
13
Ceiling spray arm
7
Rating plate

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Installation
Positioning the machine
When determining where to install your machine, take care to choose a place where you can easily load and
unload it. Make sure not to install the machine where there is the possibility that the ambient temperature will
fall below 0°C.
Before installing, take the machine out of its packaging by following the warnings located on the packaging.
Do not grip the machine by its door in order to move it.
Position the machine close to a water tap or drain. Make sure that the water inlet and outlet hoses do not get
squeezed whilst positioning the machine. Also ensure that the machine does not rest on the power cable.
Use the machine’s adjustable feet to ensure that it is level and balanced. Proper positioning of the machine
ensures problem-free opening and closing of the door.
Water connection
Be sure that the indoor plumbing in the place of installation is suitable for a dishwasher. It is recommended
that you fit a filter on the inlet hose to the machine, as this can reduce the risk of damage to the machine due
to contaminants in the water (sand, clay, rust etc.). This can also reduce yellowing and formation of deposits
after washing.
Water Inlet Hose
Do not use the water inlet hose of your old machine. Before connecting the inlet
hose, run water through it for a while before making the connection. Connect the
water inlet hose directly to the water inlet tap. The pressure supplied by the tap
should be at a minimum of 0.03 MPa and at a maximum of 1 MPa. If the water
pressure is above 1 MPa, a pressure-relief valve should be fitted in between.
After the connections are made, the tap should be turned on fully and checked for
water tightness. For the safety of your machine, make sure to always turn off the
water inlet tap after each wash program is finished.
NOTE: Aquastop water spout is used in some models. In the case of using
Aquastop, a dangerous tension exists. Do not cut Aquastop water spout. Do
not let it get folded or twisted.

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Installation
Water Outlet Hose
The water drain hose can be connected either directly to the water
drain hole or to the sink outlet spigot. Using a special bent pipe (if
available), the water can be drained directly into the sink via hooking
the bent pipe over the edge of the sink. This connection should be at a
minimum of 50 cm and at a maximum of 110 cm from the floor plane.
Warning: When a drain hose longer than 4 m is used, the dishes might remain dirty.
Electrical Connection
The earthed plug of your machine should be connected to an earthed outlet supplied by suitable voltage and
current. If there is no earth connection, have a competent electrician carry out an earthing installation. In the
case of usage without proper earthing, Blanco will not be responsible for damage that might occur.
The indoor fuse current value should be 10-16 A.
Your machine is set according to 220-240 V.
The machine should not be plugged in during positioning.
Always use the coated plug supplied with your machine.
Running in low voltage will cause a decline in washing quality.
The machine’s electrical cable should be replaced by an authorised service or an authorised electrician only.
Failure to do so may lead to accidents and/or damage.
In order not to cause an electric shock, do not unplug when your hands are wet.
When disconnecting your machine from the mains supply, always pull from the plug. Never pull the cord
itself.
The power plug shall be accessible after installation.

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Installation
Fitting the Machine under a Counter
If you wish to fit your machine under a counter, check whether you have sufficient space under your
countertop and whether the wiring and plumbing is suitable to do so. If you decide that the space under the
countertop is suitable for fitting your machine, remove the worktop as shown in the illustration. If the
appliance is installed on a carpet floor, take care that the openings in its base are not obstructed.
To remove the worktop, remove the screws that hold the worktop which are located at the rear of the
machine; then push the front panel 1 cm from the front side towards the rear and lift it.
Adjust the feet according to the slope of the floor. Fit your machine by pushing it under the counter without
letting the hoses get crushed or bent.
Without Insulation
With Insulation
All Product
For 2nd basket
For 3rd Basket
Height
820 mm
830 mm
835 mm
Warning: After removal of the worktop, the machine should be placed an enclosed area with the dimensions
mentioned above.

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Usage
Prior to using the machine for the first time
Check whether the electricity and supply water specifications match the values indicated by the
installation instructions for the machine.
Remove all packaging materials inside the machine.
Fill the rinse aid compartment.
Detergent
Use a detergent specifically designed for use in domestic dishwashers.
You can find powder, gel and tablet detergents in the market that have been designed for household
dishwashers.
Detergent should be put into the compartment prior to starting the machine. Keep detergent in a cool, dry
place, out of reach of children.
Do not overfill the detergent compartment. This may cause scratches on your glasses as well as lead to a
poorly dissolved detergent.
Should you need more information concerning the detergent you will use, contact detergent manufacturers
directly.
Filling the detergent compartment
(1) Push the latch to open the detergent container as shown in the
image. The detergent compartment has level lines inside. It is
possible to measure the right detergent amount using these lines.
The detergent container can take a total of 40 cm3of detergent.
Open the detergent compartment and pour into the larger
compartment (b): 25cm3if your dishes are very dirty or 15cm3if
they are less dirty.
(2) If your dishes have been kept dirty for a very long time, if there
are dried food wastes on them, or if you have an overly loaded
dishwasher, pour 5cm3of detergent into the pre-wash
compartment (a) and start your machine.
You may have to add more detergent into your machine,
depending on how dirty the dishes are.
Combined detergent
Detergent manufacturers also produce combined
detergents called “2 in 1”, “3 in 1” or “5 in 1” etc. “2 in 1”
detergents contain detergent or rinse aid. When using “2
in 1” detergents make sure to check the specifications of
the tablet. Other tablet detergents contain detergent +
rinse aid + various extra functions.
Generally, combined detergents produce sufficient results under certain usage conditions only. Such
detergents contain rinse aid in preset amounts.

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Usage
Points to Consider when using Combined Detergent:
Always make sure to check the specifications of the product you will use and whether or not it is a
combined product.
Observe the instructions on the packaging when using such products.
If such detergents are in the form of tablets, never put them into the interior section or the cutlery
basket of the dishwasher. Always put the tablets into the detergent compartment in the detergent
dispenser.
They produce good results for certain types of usage only. If you are using this type of detergents,
you need to contact the manufacturers and find out about the suitable conditions of use.
When the conditions of use of such products and the machine settings are appropriate, they ensure
savings in rinse aid consumption.
Contact the detergent manufacturers if you are not obtaining good wash results (if your dishes stay
calcareous and wet) after having used 2 in 1 or 3 in 1 detergents. The scope of warranty for your
machine does not cover any complaints caused by the use of these types of detergents.
Recommended: If you want to obtain better results while using combined detergents, add rinse aid into your
machine and adjust the rinse aid setting to the lowest position.
Solubility of the tablet detergents produced by different companies can vary depending on the
temperature and time. Therefore, it is not recommended to use such detergents in short
programs. It is more suitable to use powder detergents in such programs.
Warning: Should any problem, which you have not encountered before, arise with the use of this type of
detergent, contact the detergent manufacturer directly.
Filling with Rinse-Aid
Rinse aid is used to prevent white water drops, lime stains and white film strip-
shaped stains that may form on the dishes, as well as to increase the drying
performance. Contrary to popular belief, it is not only used for obtaining shinier
dishes but also for obtaining sufficiently dried dishes. For this reason, care should
be taken that there is an adequate amount of rinse aid in the rinse aid
compartment.
If the rinse aid light on the control panel turns on, fill the rinse aid compartment
with rinse aid. To put rinse aid in, remove the rinse aid compartment cap (1) by turning it. Fill the rinse aid
compartment with rinse aid until the rinse aid level indicator goes dark (2). Refit the cap and close it by
turning it. By checking the rinse aid level indicator on the detergent dispenser, you can easily see whether or
not your machine needs more rinse aid. A dark indicator means that there is rinse aid in the compartment,
whilst a light indicator shows that you need to fill the compartment with rinse aid.
The rinse aid level adjuster can be set to a position between
1 and 6. The factory setting for rinse aid is the position 3.
You need to increase the degree of the adjuster if water
stains form on your dishes after a wash, whereas you need
to decrease the degree if a blue stain is left when wiped by
hand.
Warning: As rinse aid residue left as a result of overfilling the rinse aid compartment will create extremely
high amounts of foam and thus reduce the washing performance, remove the excess amount of rinse aid by
wiping it with a rag.

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Loading Your Dishwasher
Placing dishes into the machine properly will allow it to operate with the highest efficiency and performance.
There are two separate baskets for you to load your dishes into your machine. The lower basket has been
designed to hold items such as round and deep items like pots with long handles, pot lids, plates, salad
plates and cutlery sets. The upper basket has been designed for tea plates, dessert plates, salad bowls,
cups and glasses.
When placing long-stem glasses and goblets, make sure to lean them against the basket edge, rack or glass
wire support. Do not lean long glasses against one another as they cannot remain steady and may be
damaged. It is best appropriate to place the stem in the middle section of the baskets.
It is recommended to use the cutlery grid for cutlery in order to obtain the best cleaning result. To avoid any
possible injuries, always place cutlery with sharp points facing down or horizontally on the baskets.
Warning: Ensure that you do not obstruct the spinning arms when placing dishes into your machine.
Obstructing the arms will decrease the cleaning performance.
Top Basket –Height Adjustable Rack
These racks are designed to increase the capacity of the top basket. You can
place your glasses and cups on the racks. The height of these racks can be
adjusted, which allows you to place different sized glasses under them.
Top Basket –Height Adjustment While Full
The basket height adjustment mechanism on the top basket of your machine
is designed to let you adjust the height of your top basket, without removing it
from your machine when it is full, and create large spaces at the top or
bottom area of your machine as needed. The top basket of your machine is
set to the upper position by default.
In order to raise your basket, hold it from both sides and pull it upwards. In order to lower it, hold it from both
sides and let it down carefully. Make sure that both sides are in the same position.

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Loading Your Dishwasher
Spoon Rack
The spoon rack provides a convenient area for you to place your forks
and spoons. It also functions as a brace for you to lean your long-
stemmed glasses and goblets against. This ensures that they remain
secure and upright during washing.
There are four different positions for the spoon rack. If you wish to use
the spoon rack to support your long-stemmed glasses and goblets, use
position 1 and 2.
If you do not wish to use the spoon rack, put it into position 3 or 4. This
will clear up some more space in the top basket.

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Loading Your Dishwasher
Lower Basket –Folding Racks
The lower basket contains four folding racks which are designed to allow you to place large items such as
pots and pans into the basket easier. Each part can be folded down separately, if required.
Modular Cutlery Basket
The cutlery basket can be separated into
two parts and placed in different locations
inside your machine. To separate the two
halves, move each half in an opposite
direction. To combine the two halves, do the
same action in inverse.
The height of the handles on the cutlery
basket can be adjusted.
The cutlery basket can be placed in different positions in the top and bottom baskets to create the space you
need for your dishes.

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Loading Your Dishwasher
Incorrect Loading
For maximum cleaning performance, ensure that you do not overload the machine, obstruct the spinning
arms, or place dishes on top of one another. Items which hold fluids, such as bowls, pots and glasses,
should be placed facing down so as to not fill with water during the washing cycle.

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Program Descriptions
Program Number
Prewash
Quick
Eco
*Super
Daily
Intensive
Temperature
-
40°C
50°C
65°C
60°C
70°C
Duration (mins)
15
30
155
50
94
167
Level of Dirtiness
-
Small
Medium
Medium
Small
Large
Electricity
Consumption (kW
hours)
0.02
0.84
0.79
1.21
1.34
1.73
Water Consumption
(litres)
4.2
10.9
13.5
10.7
14.4
24.6
Cycle Description
Prewash

End
40°C Wash

Cold Rinse

Hot Rinse

End
Prewash 1

50°C Wash

Cold Rinse

Hot Rinse

Dry

End
65°C Wash

Intermediate
Rinse

Hot Rinse

End
Prewash

60°C Wash

Cold Rinse

Hot Rinse

Dry

End
Prewash

55°C Wash

70°C Wash

Cold Rinse

Intermediate
Rinse

Hot Rinse

Dry

End
Only powder detergent should be used in programs marked with *.
Warning: Short programs do not include a drying step.
The values declared above are the values obtained under laboratory conditions according to relevant
standards. These values can change depending on conditions of the product’s use and environment
(network tension, water pressure, water input temperature and environment temperature).

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Operating Instructions
1. ON/OFF Button
Pushing this buttons turns the machine on or off.
2. Extra Hygiene Button
By using this option, washing temperature and periods during respective cycles may be changed,
which ensures more hygienic washing.
3. Tablet Detergent Button
Push this button when using combined detergent that contains rinse-aid and extra functions.
4. Door Handle
The use door handle to open and close the machine.
5. Program Selection Button
Use this button to select the appropriate wash cycle for your dishes.
6. Upper Basket Option
By using the ‘upper basket’ feature of your dishwasher, you can reduce the duration of your selected
programs and decrease the water and power consumption.
7. Start/Pause Button
Once you press the Start/Pause button, the program you selected with the program selector button
will start running and the status indicator light ‘Wash’ will light up.
8. Rinse Aid Indicator
This light will come on when the machine has run out of rinse aid.
9. Program Monitor Lights
The wash cycle status can be monitored via the program monitor lights on the control panel.
Wash
Dry
End
10. Time Remaining Indicator
The remaining time indicator displays the program time and the remaining time until the program
finishes. Additionally, you can adjust the delay time by pressing the buttons on the indicator before
the program starts. If you want to change the delay time, you can do so by pressing Start/Pause and
using the buttons on the indicator. Press Start/Pause in order to activate.
11. Child Lock Operation
In order to activate child lock, press the ‘+’ and ‘-‘ buttons on the time indicator simultaneously for
three seconds. At this time, ‘CL’ will appear on the screen for two seconds. To deactivate the child
lock, press the ‘+’ and ‘-‘ buttons simultaneously again for three seconds. ‘CL’ will blink once.

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Operating Instructions
Switching on the Machine
1) Press the Power On/Off
button
2) Select the program
suiting your dishes via the
Program Selector button.
3) If you prefer, you can
choose additional functions.
4) Start the program by
pressing the Start/Pause button.
Tracking the Cycle Progress
You can follow the progress of the wash cycle by using the lights located on the control panel.
Changing the Current Program
You can change the current wash program whilst the machine is running.

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Operating Instructions
Cancelling a Wash
You can cancel a wash that has already begun.
Switching the Machine Off
Note: Leaving the door slightly open during the drying stage will result in your dishes drying faster.
Note: If the door is opened or the power is cut whilst the machine is washing, the program will resume once
the door is shut or power restored.

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Maintenance and Cleaning
Cleaning the machine at regular intervals prolongs its service life.
NOTE: Unplug your machine and turn off the water inlet before performing any maintenance or cleaning.
Oil and lime may accumulate in the machine’s washing section. In case of such
accumulation:
Fill the detergent compartment without loading any dishes into the machine, select a program that runs at
high temperature, and start the machine. If this doesn’t work, use special cleansing material available in the
market.
Cleaning the door seals:
To clean the door seals, wipe them regularly with a damp cloth.
Cleaning the machine:
Clean the filters and spray arms at least once a week.
Do not use hard materials when cleaning your machine. Wipe with a fine material and a dampened cloth.
Filters
Check if any food wastes have remained on the coarse and fine filters. If there are any food scraps on the
filters, remove and clean them thoroughly under the tap.
a. Micro Filter
b. Coarse Filter
c. Metal/Plastic Filter To remove and clean the filter
combination, turn it counter clockwise
and take it out by lifting upwards. (1)
Pull and remove the metal/plastic filter.
(3).Then pull the coarse filter out of the
micro filter. (2) Rinse it with lots of water
under the tap. Refit the metal/plastic
filter. Insert the coarse filter into the
micro filter in a way that the marks will
correspond to one another. Attach micro
filter into the metal/plastic filter and turn
to the direction of the arrow and it is
locked when the arrow on the micro
filter can be seen from across.
Never use your dishwasher
without a filter.
Incorrect filter of the filter will
reduce the washing effectiveness.
Clean filters are very important
for the machine to run effectively.