Brandt VM515XE1 User manual

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Contents
Please read carefully Precautions when using
Environmental protection Advice, tips and remarks
Page
1 - Description of your dishwasher - - - - - - - - - - - - -30-31
2 - What to do before using the machine for the first time -32-36
Step 1: Adjusting the water softener - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -32
Measuring the water hardness - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -32
Mechanical adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -32
Filling the regenerating salt reservoir - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -33
Step 2: Rinse aid – Filling – Setting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -34
Step 3: Washing products - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -35
3 - Loading the dishwasher - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -36 - 38
The lower basket – Cutlery – The upper basket - - - - - - -36 -38
4 - Selecting and running a washing programme - - - - -39
Selecting a washing programme - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -39
Delayed start of “Normal” programme - Programme end- - - -39
The washing programmes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -40-41
5 - Running a programme and options - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 42
Cancelling a programme - Extra drying option - - - - - - - - - -42
6 - Running maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -43-44
Cleaning the waste filters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -43
Cleaning and maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -44
7 - Protecting the environment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -45
Recycling the packaging - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -45
Recycling your old dishwasher - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -45
Washing ecologically and economically - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -45
8 - Troubleshooting, what to do? - - - - - - - - - - - - -46-50
9 - Instructions for laboratory tests - - - - - - - - - - -50-51

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Description of your dishwasher
The above photograph of the machine with the lower basket removed shows
you all the main components described in these operating instructions.
Your dishwasher is fitted with safety systems protecting you from flooding:
The ANTI-OVERFLOW SYSTEM. This system automatically activates
the drain pump if the water in the tub reaches an abnormal level.
The ANTI-LEAK SYSTEM. (depending on the model) This system cuts
off the water supply if a leak is detected under the machine.
Please read your dishwasher’s installation and operating
manuals carefully so that your machine will provide full and
complete satisfaction. These will enable you to discover all
the advantages of this machine and put them to best use.
Regenerating
salt reservoir Waste filters
Washing product
container
Rinsing agent
container
Lower sprinkling
arm
Information
plate (After-
Sales service
reference)
Drying valve
(depending on
the model)
Upper basket
Main filter
Anti-blocking
size wire
(depending on
the model)
Rotating nozzle
(depending on
the model)

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Description of your dishwasher
PROGRAMMES KNOB: turn
the programmes knob to
the desired position.
SALT LIGHT: This
indicates that there is
no regenerating salt.
RINSE AID : This
indicates that
there is no rinse
aid.
WASHING LIGHT:
this shows you that
the washing pro-
gramme is running.
END OF PROGRAMME LIGHT:
this shows you that the
washing cycle has finished.
START/CANCEL:
Pressing this button
starts this pro-
gramme. Holding
the button pressed
down for 2 seconds
cancels the
Programme.

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What to do before using the machine for the first time
STEP 1: Adjusting the water softener
For impeccable washing and drying results with no streaks.
The water softener must be adjusted correctly to ensure no streaks
after washing and drying.
Your dishwasher is fitted with a water softening system that operates
using regenerating salt.
You must set the water softener according to the hardness of the water
in your area.
➁➁
- Adjustment via the cursor inside the tub.
Adjust the setting using the cursor on the left-hand side inside the
tub by positioning it correctly on the desired number, depending on
the water hardness.
You must fill the salt reservoir with water before using
the machine, even if the water softener setting selected
does not require any regenerating salt.
If you move house and take the dishwasher with you you will
need to check the water hardness and adjust accordingly.
For good wash results it is very important to set the dishwasher
to the correct level of water hardness and to set the correct
level of rinse aid.
➀➀
- Measuring the water hardness
To do this: contact your local water supplier to find out the water
hardness level and adjust on the machine as described below.
Salt
required
55 - 70°F
40 - 55°F
25 - 40°F
18 - 25°F
10 - 18°F
0 - 10°F
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
Water
hardness
Testing strip
Check that the
cursor is fully
over the number.
> 70°F

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What to do before using the machine for the first time
Indication of the level of
regenerating salt
SALT indicator light:
This illuminates showing salt
needs to be added. After you have
refilled the salt reservoir, the light
may still remain lit until the salt
has dissolved sufficiently, generally
after one cycle (or if the reservoir
has not been completely filled, for
instance when putting the
machine into operating using the
sample.
If the water is especially
soft and does not require the
use of any regenerating salt,
the SALT light remains lit.
③③
Filling the regenerating salt reservoir
You must fill this, with water just
before starting your first wash then
add the salt:
Filling with salt is essential to obtain a good
wash with no streaks. The salt regener-
ates the resins, which soften the water by
removing its limestone content unless
the water is already sufficiently soft
(see “Adjusting the water softener”).
Salt reservoir
Should any regenerating salt overflow when filling,
we recommend that you remove the loose salt crystals
to avoid oxidising the machine.
Never put deter-
gent in this reser-
voir: this will ruin
the water softener.
- Unscrew the salt reservoir’s stopper and
remove it.
- Use the funnel to introduce the salt.
(available from the after-sales department
under reference : 31X3964).
- Fill the reservoir with regenerating salt
specially designed for dishwashers.
- On the first time, add
water until it reaches the
edge of the reservoir.
- Screw the salt reservoir’s stop
back in fully.
Do not use kitchen salt.
SALT

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What to do before using the machine for the first time
Contents: 120 ml (approx. one glass)
Should any rinse aid overflow
when filling, mop up the excess
to avoid foam forming.
➀➀Filling
When putting the machine into oper-
ation, fill the container level with the
top of the adjustment lever.
Put in at least all the contents of the
sample supplied.
Close the container tightly
Opaque: some product remaining
Brilliant: container empty
Indicator:
STEP 2: Rinse aid
For brilliant and very dry results
➁➁Adjustment (if necessary)
The original setting is in the middle
(Medium position: setting 2).
After a few cycles, if there are streaks or
the drying is poor, you can adjust the set-
ting using the adjustment lever:
- Setting 1 to reduce the dose, (soft water)
- Setting 3 to increase the dose (hard water)
Adjustment lever
The rinse aid indicator light:
This illuminates showing rinse aid must be added.

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What to do before using the machine for the first time
STEP 3: the washing products
for a clean wash
For easy loading, the detergent container is located on the front of the
upper basket.
The detergent container is designed to take tablets powder or liquid
recommended for dishwasher use.
VERY IMPORTANT:
- For good wash results it is recommended to use individual
detergent, salt and rinse aid products.
- However “2 in 1” tablets (detergent and rinse aid) can be
used, if so, you may need to adjust the rinse aid dial according
to the wash results (see page 34)
- Good wash results depend on getting the salt + rinse aid
levels set correctly according to use level of water hardness
(see pages 32-33).
Tablets
Place the tablet in the compartment.
underneath the top basket.
Only use the washing
products specially designed
for dishwasher use.
Powder or liquid
Pull the container out to fill it with liquid deter-
gent or powder.
Fill it up to the Minimum mark for lightly soiled
items.
Fill it up to the Maximum mark for dirty items.
Close the container.
Keep all these pro-
ducts out of children’s
reach and away from
any damp environments.

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The lower basket
Lay the items out so that the water can
circulate freely and spray all the utensils.
Place the plates and the wide pots and
pans at the sides.
Do not intersperse or superimpose plates
and dishes or place them side-by-side.
The fold-down spikes help you to
arrange your large items (depending on
the model).
No items should interfere with the rotation of the
washing arms (pot handles, cutlery, etc.)
Anti-blocking size wire
(depending on the model)
Loading the dishwasher
Unloading the dishwasher
First of all empty the lower basket to avoid any drops of water
falling onto it from the upper basket.
Items unsuitable for dishwasher use
- Wooden cutting boards
- Oxidisable steel or non heat-resistant plastic utensils,
- Pewter or copper items,
- Glued items,
- Cutlery with wooden, horn or mother-of-pearl handles,
- Antique or hand-painted porcelain.
When purchasing crockery, glassware, cutlery, etc., ensure that they are
suitable for use in a dishwasher.

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Loading the dishwasher
Important note:
For safety reasons, we recommend that you arrange
any knives with pointed ends point downwards in the cutlery
baskets (to avoid accidents).
Any long-bladed knives and other sharp kitchen utensils should
be placed flat in the upper basket.
Cutlery
Removable grilds are available if you
wish to organise the loading of your
cutlery.
For optimum washing and drying, use
these separation grilds fully or partially.
- Place your cutlery with the handles at
the bottom.
- Avoid washing cutlery with horn han-
dles in your machine.
- Separate silverware from cutlery in
other metals using the separation
grills.
The sliding cutlery baskets
These can be arranged in any position
in the lower basket. You can therefore
arrange different loads according to the
items you wish to wash.
You can place a cutlery basket in the
upper basket.
If your cutlery or your plates are too
large, adjust the height of the upper
basket (it is height-adjustable).