Blomberg DWS 51500 SS1 User manual

www.blomberginternational.com
[email protected]
Dishwasher
User manual
DWS 51500 SS1
DWS 51500 FBI1

DWS 51500 SS1
DWS 51500 FBI1
Dishwasher
User manual

To prevent accidents, which could cause serious injury or death, as well
as machine damage read these instructions before installation and / or
use.
CONTENTS
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1
2. RECYCLING 3
3. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DISHWASHER 4
4. LOADING THE DISHWASHER 5
4.1 UPPER RACK 6
4.2 LOWER RACK 9
4.3 PROPER AND IMPROPER LOADING OF DISHWARE 12
5. WHAT SHOULD NOT BE WASHED IN YOUR DISHWASHER 13
6. OPERATING THE PRODUCT 14
6.1 KEYS 15
6.2 PREPARING THE MACHINE 15
6.3 PROGRAM SELECTION 15
6.4 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS 17
6.5 SCHEDULING THE WASHING TIME 19
6.6 STARTING THE PROGRAM 19
6.7 CANCELLING THE PROGRAM 20
6.8 SALT INDICATOR ( ) 20
6.9 RINSE AID INDICATOR ( ) 20
6.10 END OF PROGRAM 21
6.11 WATER CUT-OFF WARNING 21
6.12 OVERFLOWING WARNING 21
7. DETERGENT 22
7.1 ADDING DETERGENT 22
7.2 TABLET DETERGENTS 23
7.3 RINSE AID 24
8. ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM 25
9. FILLING THE DISHWASHER SALT DISPENSER 26
10. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 27
10.1 CARING FOR YOUR DISHWASHER EXTERIOR 28
10.2 CARING FOR YOUR DISHWASHER INTERIOR 28
10.3 CLEANING THE FILTERS 29
10.4 CLEANING THE HOSE FILTER 30
10.5 CLEANING THE WASH ARMS 30
11. TROUBLESHOOTING 32
12. TECHNICAL FEATURES 36
13. WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR THE BLOMBERG DISHWASHERS37
14. HOW TO GET SERVICE 39

1USA
INTRODUCTION
Please read this user manual and
particularly the safety instructions
completely and carefully. They will save
you time and effort and help to ensure
optimum dishwasher performance.
Be sure to observe all listed warnings
and cautions. Look particularly for the
icons with exclamation marks inside.
The information icon will also provide
important references.
AWARNING: Indicates a
potentially hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
ACAUTION: Indicates a
potentially hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, may result in injury.
It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
CNOTICE: Indicates a
potentially hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, may result
in damage to the
dishwasher, the table-
ware, the equipment or the
environment.
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
AWARNING:When using the
dishwasher, follow basic
precautions, including the
following:
Read all instructions before
using the dishwasher! Save
these operating instructions
and pass them on to any
future user.
A“This device complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept
any interference received,
including interference
that may cause undesired
operation.”
“No changes shall be made
to the equipment without the
manufacturer’s permission
as this may void the user’s
authority to operate the
equipment”
•Use the dishwasher only for its
intended purpose as described in
this user manual. This appliance
is intended for normal household
use only.
•The manufacturer disclaims
responsibility for damage or
injury caused by improper use
of this appliance.
•The information in this user
manual must be followed to
minimize the risk of fire or
explosion and to prevent property
damage, personal injury or loss of
life.
•Do not operate your dishwasher
unless all the enclosure panels are
properly in place.
•Do not tamper with the controls.
•Do not abuse, sit on, stand in or
on the door or dish rack of the
dishwasher.
•The cup racks are designed to
support cups, glasses and kitchen
utensils. When the cup racks are
in the dishwasher do not lean on
or use the cup racks to support
your body weight.

2USA
•To reduce the risk of injury, do not
allow children to play in, on or near
the dishwasher.
•Use only detergents or rinse
aids recommended for use in a
household dishwasher and keep
them in a dry place out of the
reach of children. Check that the
detergent dispenser is empty
after the completion of each wash
program.
•Dishwasher detergents contain
chemicals that can cause
sickeness and may be if they are
inhaled or swallowed. Also, be
careful when opening the door
due to hot steam that is producded
during operation. Consult a doctor
immediately if detergent has been
swallowed or inhaled.
•if the hot water has not been used
in several weeks, we recommend
running the hot water taps to
remove any built up hadrogen
gases.
•Do not store or use flammable
liquids or vapors in the area of the
dishwasher.
•When loading items to be washed,
position sharp items so that they
are not likely to damage the door
seal and load sharp knives with
the handles up to reduce the risk
of cut-type injuries.
•Do not wash plastic items unless
they are marked “dishwasher
safe” or the equivalent. For plastic
items not so marked, check the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
•If a malfunction occurs, switch
off the appliance and turn off the
water supply to the dishwasher.
•Please do not attempt to carry the
dishwasher by yourself in order
to avoid potential injuries. Two or
more people are needed to move
a dishwasher.
•Before cleaning or carrying out
maintenance, switch off the
appliance, disconnect the power
plug and turn off the water supply.
•Repairs and technical
modifications must be carried
out exclusively by a Authorized
technician.
•If the dishwasher is not in
use for an extended period of
time (i.e. vacation home), we
recommend remove all items
from the dishwasher, leave the
door cracked open to allow air
to circulate and turn off both the
power and water supply to the
dishwasher.
•This appliance comes with a
three prong NEMA 5-15P 15A
power cord. It must be connected
to a Grounded and Polarized
wall receptacle that has been
installed and tested by an licensed
electrician and that it has been
installed based on all Local, State
and Federal Electrical codes.
AWARNING:Improper
connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or service
representative if you are in
doubt whether the appliance
is properly grounded. Do not
modify the plug provided with
the appliance, if it will not
fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
•This appliance produces ozone
within the washing compartment
during normal operation. Long-
term exposure to ozone or
exposure at elevated levels may

3USA
result in respiratory problems,
especially for the infirmed, elderly
and children.
•Chidren should not operate this
machine without adult supervision.
•Be Careful to not leave the door
fully open when not being loaded
or unloaded to prevent someone
from tripping on the unit.
AWARNING:If your
dishwasher is equipped with
internal illumination, lamp
should only be replaced by
the Authorized Service Agent
in case of failures that may
occur on the lamp.
AWARNING: This product
can expose you to chemicals
including Nickel (Metallic)
which is known to the State
of California to cause cancer.
For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Note: Nickel is a component
in all stainless steel
and some other metal
components.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
•Service should be performed
by a qualified installer. Work by
unqualified persons could be
dangerous and may void the
warranty.
•Do not operate the appliance if
damaged, malfunctioning, partially
disassembled or if it has missing
or broken parts.
•Before installation or service,
disconnect the power supply to the
work area by unplugging the unit,
“tripping” the circuit breaker or
removing the fuse.
•For safety reasons, dishwasher
must be secured to adjacent
cabinetry using the brackets
provided. Failure to do this may
cause damage to property or
bodily injury.
•Do not use any extension cord or
portable outlet device to connect
the dishwasher to a power supply.
2. RECYCLING
•Remove the door to the washing
compartment when removing
an old dishwasher from service
or discarding it. Ensure that the
appliance presents no danger to
children while being stored for
disposal.
•Remove the door lock or door of
the washing compartment before
disposing dishwasher so that
children or small animals can not
trapped inside.
•Old appliances may contain
materials that can be recycled.
Please contact your local recycling
authority about the possibility of
recycling these materials.
•Please check the water supply
line periodically. It is susceptible
to breakage. It becomes less
flexible as time goes by.Replace
it immediately when it is torn, cut,
swollen or there is water leakage.
•Please keep the dishwasher
package out of the reach of
children after unpacking it.
AWARNING:Danger of
suffocation! Ensure that
any plastic wrappings,
bags, small pieces etc. are
disposed of safely and kept
out of the reach of children.

4USA
15
1. Upper basket
2. Upper impeller
3. Lower impeller
4. Cutlery basket
5. Door
6. Model and Serial Tag
7. Control panel
8. Detergent and rinse agent dispenser
9. Lower basket
10. Filters
11. Salt container (Select Models)
12. Upper basket rail
13. Upper cutlery basket (Select Models)
14. Tabletop (Select Models)
15. Turbo fan heat drying system (Select Models)
3. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DISHWASHER

5USA
4. LOADING THE
DISHWASHER
1. Pull the handle to open the door.
If the door is opened during
operation, the dishwasher will stop
running. Once the door is closed
the program will continue.
2. Remove coarse food leftovers
from tableware.
3. Now you can load the dishwasher.
Upper rack (MODEL DEPENDING)
Top rack load pattern for 8 place
settings
ACAUTION:Hot steam can
escape! Danger of serious
burns or other injury.
2. Remove coarse food leftovers
from tableware.
3. Now you can load the dishwasher.
Lower rack (MODEL DEPENDING)
Bottom rack load pattern for 8 place
settings
ACAUTION:Large knives and
other utensils with sharp tips
and edges must be placed
horizontally into the upper
rack due to risk of injury.
Other smaller knives and
sharp utensils should be
placed with sharp side down
in the cutlery basket.
ACAUTION:Use extreme
caution when removing
knives and other sharp
utensils from the dishwasher.
These items may have
shifted position during the
wash program, and may be
wet or slippery.
ACAUTION:Hot steam can
escape! Danger of serious
burns or other injury.
•Your dishwasher holds a maximum
of 10 place settings.
•Place all containers such as
cups, glasses and pots into the
dishwasher with the opening
facing downwards (so that no
water can collect).
•Small and light items can go into
the upper rack.

6USA
•Long and narrow items are placed
in the middle of the racks.
•Place all large and very dirty items
in the lower rack.
•Load dishes accordingly and be
careful when loading glasses so
they do not hit each other during
the wash cycle. Also, make sure
that both wash arms are not in
contact with any dishware.
•Do not overload your dishwasher
and pay attention to manufacturer
instructions regarding dishes
which are appropriate for use in for
a dishwasher. Only with suitable
dishes (mentioned in section 5)
will you obtain optimal washing
results with a sensible use of
energy.
4.1 UPPER RACK
Load the upper rack with dessert
plates, cups, glasses etc.
ADJUSTABLE SHELVES
(Select Models)
CEILING CUTLERY BASKET
(Select Models)
Ceiling cutlery basket is designed
to wash your cutlery items such as
forks, spoons and etc. by placing them
between the bars on the basket..

7USA
COLLAPSIBLE UPPER BASKET
WIRES
(Select Models)
You can use collapsible wires when
you need a larger space for your
dishes in the upper basket of your
machine.
To bring the collapsible wires into
horizontal position, grab the wire from
the middle position and push them
in the direction of arrow in the figure.
Place your larger dishes into the area
created. To bring the wires back to
vertical position, just lift them up.
CBringing the wires to the
horizontal position by
holding them from the
tips may cause them to
bend. Therefore, hold the
wires from their stems
while bringing them to
the horizontal or vertical
positions.
UPPER BASKET MULTIPURPOSE
SERVICE RACK
(Select Models)
This accessory located at the upper
basket of your machine allows you to
easily wash pieces such as extra long
ladles and bread knives.
You can lift up the upper basket
multipurpose service rack to remove it
if you do not want to use it.
If you want to use the upper basket
multipurpose service rack again, you
can easily attach it to the side section
of your upper basket.

8USA
To lower the basket, while it is in the
uppermost position;
1. Hold the upper basket wires with
both hands, slightly lift up the
basket and simultaneously push
and release the latches shown in
the figure (B).
2. Lower the basket from its current
position to the lower one.
3. Release the basket after it has
reached one level down.
Repeat the process if the height is not
sufficient.
1
2
3
CThe movement mechanism
may not function properly
if the upper basket is
overloaded or if the weight
distribution is not balanced.
In heavier conditions, there
is the risk of falling one level
down.
CMake sure that the
adjustment mechanism has
the same positions on the
right and left sides of the
upper basket.
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE
UPPER BASKET
(Select Models)
The upper basket height adjustment
mechanism has been designed for
you to create large spaces in the lower
or upper sections of your machine
depending on your needs by adjusting
the height in the upper or lower
direction while your basket is empty or
loaded.
Thanks to this mechanism, you can
use your basket in three different
positions, namely lower, middle and
upper positions (1, 2, 3).
1. To raise your basket, hold the
upper basket wires with both hands
while the basket is in the lowermost
position and pull them up (A).
2. You will hear a "Click" from
the right and left mechanisms,
indicating that the basket has
reached the next level. Release the
basket.
Repeat the process if the height is not
sufficient.
1
2
3

9USA
HEIGHT SETTING
(Select Models)
In certain models, the height setting of
the upper rack may be changed using
the wheels which are present at two
height levels.
ACAUTION:Make sure that
the rack is empty. Changing
the height setting while the
rack contains tableware
could cause the contents to
dislodge, causing personal
injury or damage to the
tableware.
1. Release the latches on both the
right and left tracks of the upper
rack by turning them to the outside
A.
2. Pull out the rack completely B.
3. Place the rack into the tracks
again at the desired height C.
4. Push the latches back into the
correct position.
4.2 LOWER RACK
Use the lower rack for plates, bowls,
pots etc.
LOWER BASKET BOTTLE WIRE
(Select Models)
The bottle wire is designed for easier
washing of long pieces with wide
mouths. You may take out the bottle
wire from the basket when not in use
by pulling it out from both sides (H).

10 USA
COLLAPSIBLE LOWER BASKET
TINES
(Select Models)
Foldable tines (A) located at the lower
basket of the machine are designed
for an easier placement of large pieces
such as pans, bowls, etc. You can
create larger spaces by folding each
tines individually or all of them at once.
To bring the collapsible tines into
horizontal position, grab the tines from
mid position and push them in the
directions of arrows (B). To bring the
tines back to vertical position, just lift
them up. Collapsible tines will click into
the latch again (C).
CBringing the tines to the
horizontal position by
holding them from the
tips may cause them to
bend. Therefore, it will be
appropriate to bring the tines
in the middle to horizontal or
vertical position by holding
them from their stems and
pushing in the direction of
arrow.
COLLAPSIBLE LOWER BASKET
TINES
(Select Models)
Foldable tines (A) located at the lower
basket of the machine are designed
for an easier placement of large pieces
such as pans, bowls, etc. You can
create larger spaces by folding each
tines individually or all of them at once.
To bring the collapsible tines into
horizontal position, grab the tines from
mid position and push them in the
directions of arrows (B). To bring the
tines back to vertical position, just lift
them up. Collapsible tines will click into
the latch again (C).
CBringing the tines to the
horizontal position by
holding them from the
tips may cause them to
bend. Therefore, it will be
appropriate to bring the tines
in the middle to horizontal or
vertical position by holding
them from their stems and
pushing in the direction of
arrow.

11 USA
SILVERWARE BASKET
(Select Models)
Silverware basket is designed to wash
your dishes such as knife, fork, spoon,
etc. in a cleaner manner.
Since the cutlery basket can be moved
(A, B), you can create a wider space
while placing your dishes to the lower
basket and free up space for your
dishes in different sizes.
CNOTICE: When finished, test
to ensure that the spray arm
can still move freely.
LOWER BASKET MULTIPURPOSE
/ HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SERVICE
RACK
(Select Models)
This accessory located at the lower
basket of your machine allows you
to easily wash pieces such as extra
glasses, long ladles and bread knives.
CYou may use the racks as
required by moving them to
lower or upper position, or
close them to create a wider
space in your lower basket.
AMake sure that the impeller
does not touch the dishes
you placed on the racks.

12 USA
4.3 PROPER AND IMPROPER LOADING OF DISHWARE
incorrect incorrect
incorrect incorrect
1: Salad Fork
2: Teaspoon
3: Dinner fork
4: Knife-solid handle
5: Serving spoon
6: Serving fork
Sliding Cutlery
Basket load pattern
for 8 place settings
•Place all large and very dirty items in the lower rack.
•Place all containers such as cups, glasses and pots into the dishwasher with
the opening facing downwards (so that no water can collect).
•The movement of the spray arms must not be hindered.
•Do not overload your dishwasher. Dishes and cutlery should not be placed
above each other. Glasses should not touch.
•Only with suitable dishes (mentioned in section 5) will you obtain optimal
washing results with a sensible use of energy.

13 USA
5. WHAT SHOULD NOT
BE WASHED IN YOUR
DISHWASHER
•Rust-sensitive steel parts like iron
and cast iron that can rust and
stain other utensils and damage
the interior stainless steel liner
of the dishwasher and void the
warranty. Do not wash copper,
brass, pewter, bronze or tin.
•Cutlery with wooden or horn
handles and cutlery with mother-
of-pearl or porcelain handles will
deteriorate over time if put in the
dishwasher.
•Plastics may lose their shape
or color with hot water, please
follow the instructions of plastic
manufacturers. Be sure that plastic
items are marked “dishwasher
safe”.
•Glued dishes or cutlery are not
suitable for machine washing
since certain adhesives may get
soft or dissolve with hot water.
•Aluminum may fade over time.
Minerals in water and detergent
may cause the aluminum to
darken or spot.
•Sterling silver articles should not
be washed in the dishwasher
because they tend to discolor
and become dull by dishwasher
detergent.
•Silverware and stainless steel
items should not be in contact with
each other. Mixing these items can
cause staining. Remove and hand
dry these items immediately when
the program ends.
•Decorated glasses, porcelain, fine
china and china with gold rims
are sensitive to machine washing.
They may lose their patterns and
colors over time.
•Crystal and very fine glassware
may become opaque (etch) losing
their shine over time. You may
prefer to wash them by hand.
•Do not wash sponges or dish
cloths in dishwasher.
•Do not wash art and craft articles
in dishwasher.
•Disposable plastics and
disposable aluminum cannot
withstand high temperatures; do
not wash them in the dishwasher.
ACAUTION: If in doubt,
wash by hand or follow
the instructions from the
manufacturer of utensils,
dishes, glasses or pots and
pans.
Do not wash items soiled
with cigarette ash, candle
wax, varnish, paints or
chemicals since they can
damage your dishwasher.
CNOTICE: We recommend
when buying new dishware,
try to choose ones that are
suitable for machine washing
(marked as dishwasher
safe).
CARING FOR YOUR TABLE-WARE
The combination of high temperatures
and dishwasher detergent may cause
damage to some items if they are
washed in the dishwasher. Remember,
if there is any doubt about any aspect
concerning items to be washed in the
dishwasher, follow the instructions from
the manufacturer of the items, or wash
the items by hand.

14 USA
1. On/Off key
2. Program Selection / Program Cancel (3 seconds) key
3. Function keys & indicators
F1
F2
F3
F4
4. Program indicator
5. Salt indicator (Select Models)
6.
7. Start / Cancel indicator
8. Time Delay / Program Time indicator
9. Time Delay key
10. Time Delay indicator
11. End of Program indicator
12.
13. Rinse Aid indicator
Half Load Function
Sanitize Function
Extra Drying Function
Rapid Clean Function
6. OPERATING THE PRODUCT
CNOTICE: If you do not perform any operation after switching on the
machine, it will be automatically switched off within 5 seconds.
(Not in use)
1
10
2 4 5 6 7 8 3 9
111213
3
Sanitized indicator

15 USA
6.1 KEYS
On/Off key
When you press On / Off key, indicator
lights illuminate on the display for ON
position. The lights turn off in OFF
position.
Program Selection / Program Cancel
key
Press this key until the desired
program appears in the program
indicator.
To cancel the running program open
the door of the product. Press and
hold the Program Selection / Program
Cancel keys for 3 seconds. After the
3 - 2 - 1 countdown, 0:01 is displayed,
close the door of the product and wait
for the draining process complete.
Draining is completed in 2 minutes and
the machine gives an audible warning
when it is completed.
Function keys
If you press any of the Function keys
during program selection or time delay
selection, an affirmative key signal will
be heard provided that the relevant
function is supported by the selected
program. Function will be deemed
selected when the indicator of the
selected function is lit.
To cancel the selected function, keep
the function key pressed until the
function indicator disappears.
6.2 PREPARING THE
MACHINE
1. Open the door of the dishwasher.
2. Place the dishes in accordance
with the instructions in the user
manual.
3. Make sure that the upper and lower
Wash Arms rotate freely.
4. Put adequate amount of detergent
into the detergent dispenser.
6.3 PROGRAM SELECTION
1. Press the On/Off button to turn on
your machine.
2. Check the Salt and Rinse Aid
indicators and add salt and/or rinse
aid if needed.
3. Refer to the table of “Program
Table” to determine a washing
program suitable for your dishes.
4. Selected program will start
when you close the door of your
machine.

16 USA
012345
ProCare Pots & Pans+ Regular Wash * DailyWash Quick Wash Rinse & Hold
(°C)
72 70 50-55 60 45 0
(°F)
160 160 122-131 140 113 0
(°C)
70 71 61-65 71 55 0
(°F)
140 158 142-149 160 131 0
- High Medium Medium Few - ----+-
++++- - ++++- -
ml
40 40 25-40 25-40 15-25 -
tsp
8 8 5-8 5-8 3-5 -
ml
- 40 25 25 15 -
tsp
-8553-
ml
- 25-40 15-25 15-25 15 -
tsp
- 5-8 3-5 3-5 3 - -++--+ -++++- -+++- - -+++- -
75 120 135 - 155 100 35 15
14,4 17,2 8,8 - 17,2 13,6 10,2 3,8
3,80 4,60 2,29 - 4,47 3,54 2,70 1,00
Wash Temperatures Rinse Temperatures Sanitize Water (gallons) Wash Main wash Dry Duration (minutes) Water (liters)
PROGRAM TABLE
15 ml
15-25 ml
+ 5 ml
Hard water Medium water Soft water
Recommended detergent amount Detergent in dispenser section Program number Program name Degree of dirtiness
#
Sensitivity: Public
The consumption values shown in the table were determined under standard conditions. For this reason, deviations are possible under practical conditions.
* Regular Wash is recommended to completely wash and dry a full load of normally soiled dishes. Energy-usage labeling is based on the Regular Wash cycle.

17 USA
6.4 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS
Washing programs of your dishwasher
are designed to obtain the best
cleaning effect, considering the type
of the soiling, soiling degree and
properties of the dishes to be washed.
Auxiliary functions allow you save from
time, water and power.
CAuxiliary functions may
cause changes in the
program duration.
CAuxiliary functions are not
suitable for all washing
programs. Indicator of the
auxiliary function that is not
compatible with the program
will not be active.
Extra Drying Function
It provides superior drying
performance.
Rapid Clean Function
It shortens the time of the washing
cycle selected and decreases water
consumption by enabling washing
under higher pressure.
Half Load function
It is used to operate the machine
without loading it completely.
1. Load your dishes in the machine as
you like. You can use both upper
and lower racks.
2. Turn the machine on with On/Off
key.
3. Select the desired program and
press the Half Load key. The Half
Load indicator will light on the
display in the Function Selected
indicator.
4. Close the door of the machine to
start the program.
Sanitize Function
Sanitize function raises the water
temperature in the final rinse to
meet the requirements of NSF/ANSI
STANDARD 184 for Residential
Dishwashers. Certified residential
dishwashers are not intended for
licensed food establishments.
CAt the end of a succesfull
sanitization “S“ is displayed
on the display. “S” is not
displayed on the display if
the cycle is interrupted or the
water could not be heated to
the required temperature.
CAvailable programs are
indicated on Program Table
chart.
CNote: Only sanitizing cycles
have been designed to meet
the requirements of NSF/
ANSI Standard 184 for soil
removal and sanitization
efficacy.
There is no intention, either
directly or indirectly, that
all cycles have passed
sanitization performance
tests.
Floor illumination
Illuminates to show program is still
running.
(Select Models)
Your machine reflects a light to the
floor during the washing process. This
light turns off after the washing process
is complete.
CFloor illumination cannot be
cancelled by the user.