CDA WF140 Quick start guide

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WF140
Freestanding
Dishwasher
Installation, Use and Maintenance

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Important
The CDA Group Ltd cannot be held responsible for injuries or losses
caused by incorrect use or installation of this product. Please note
that CDA reserve the right to invalidate the guarantee supplied with
this product following incorrect installation or misuse of the appliance.
This appliance is not designed to be used by people (including
children) with reduced physical, sensorial or mental capacity, or
who lack experience or knowledge about it, unless they have had
supervision or instructions on how to use the appliance by someone
who is responsible for their safety.
Under no circumstances should any external covers be removed for
servicing or maintenance except by suitably qualified personnel.
Appliance information:
Please enter the details on the appliance rating plate below for
reference, to assist CDA Customer Care in the event of a fault with
your appliance and to register your appliance for guarantee purposes.
Appliance Model
Serial Number
This appliance has been designed for domestic use only. Commercial
use will invalidate the warranty.

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CE Declarations of Conformity:
This appliance has been designed, constructed and marketed in
compliance with safety requirements of EEC Directives 2004/108/EC,
2006/95/EC, IEC436/DIN44990, EN 50242
Availability of this manual in an alternative format:
A soft copy of this manual is available for download from www.cda.eu.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE
PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC.
At the end of its working life, the product must be taken to a special
local authority waste collection centre or to a dealer providing appli-
ance recycling services.
Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible nega-
tive consequences for the environment and health. It also enables
the constituent materials to be recovered, saving both energy and
resources. As a reminder of the need to dispose of household appli-
ances separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled
dustbin .

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Important
•Read the instructions prior to installation and use of the
appliance.
•Do not lean or climb on the open dishwasher door, to
prevent damage.
•Close the dishwasher door after use to prevent accidents.
•Use only detergents, salt and rinse aid specifically
designed for dishwashers.
•Do not put solvents in the dishwasher detergent
compartment to prevent risk of explosion
•Only put dishwasher safe items into the dishwasher. If in
doubt, check with the manufacturer of the items.
•Take care when loading the dishwasher to observe the
recommendations for best loading practice, and also to
ensure that sharp objects such as knives are placed blade
down to prevent accidents.
•Do not open the dishwasher door when a programme
is running. If it is necessary to do so, then open it only
slightly to allow the dishwasher to pause the programme
and prevent any water spilling out. Remember that
the water in the dishwasher can be very hot when the
programme is running.
•When the dishwasher is not in use, we recommend
that you turn o the water supply at the supply tap and
disconnect the main supply.
•If you are leaving the dishwasher for an extended period
you should leave the door slightly open to prevent the
formation of unpleasant smells.

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•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not
play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children without supervision.
Recommendations
•To reduce energy and water consumption, remove all dirt residues
from the dishes prior to loading the dishwasher.
•Only run the dishwasher when fully loaded.
•Place hollow items (bowls, glasses and pans) face down in the basket.
Before First Use
•Set the water softener level as required by the water hardness in the
area.
•Add 2kg of salt into the salt compartment and then fill with water to
the top of the salt compartment.
•Remove all the packaging materials from the interior of the dishwasher.
•Fill the rinse aid compartment.
•Run a hot programme without any dishes in the dishwasher.

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Control Panel
6 7
1 3 4 5 8 2
1 - Power button
2 - Programme Selection dial
3 - Delay Timer button
4 - Prewash button
5 - Start/Pause button
6 - Delay Timer/Progress Indicator lights
7 - Rinse Aid Warning light
8 - Salt Warning light

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Starting a programme
•Press the “Power” button (1) to switch the dishwasher on.
•Turn the “Programme Selection” dial (2) until the required programme
is indicated.
•If required, press the “Delay Timer” button (3) repeatedly to set the
programme.
•If required, press the “Prewash” button (4).
•Ensure the dishwasher door is closed.
•Press the “Start/Pause” button (5) to begin the programme.
If possible, do not open the dishwasher door once the programme has
started.
Using the delay timer
The dishwasher is equipped with a variable delay timer of three, six,
nine or twelve hours duration.
•To set the delay timer, press the “Delay Timer” button (3). This
will switch on the delay timer for three hours, and the 3h light will
illuminate.
•To change the duration, press the “Delay Timer” button again until the
light next to the required time (6h, 9h or 12h) is illuminated.
•To cancel the timer, press the “Delay Timer” button again until none of
the “Delay Timer” indicator lights are illuminated.
As the delay timer counts down, the “Delay Timer” indicator lights (6)
will illuminate in turn, for example at six hours delay the 6h light will
illuminate, and at three hours delay the 3h light will illuminate.

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Using the prewash function
The dishwasher is equipped with a prewash function to rinse o
residues prior to a full programme.
•To run a prewash programme on its own, first press the “Power”
button, then press the “Prewash” button and then press the “Start/
Pause” button.
•To run the extra-intensive programme, first press the “Power” button,
then press the “Prewash” button, select the intensive programme
with the “Programme Selection” dial and then press the “Start/Pause”
button.
Progress indicator lights
The “Progress Indicator” lights (6) illuminate in turn to show the
progress of the programme. The light for end of programme will remain
illuminated until the power is switched o.
Changing a programme in progress
•Press the “Start/Pause” button.
•Once the programme has stopped, turn the “Programme Selection”
dial to the required programme and press the “Start/Pause” button
again.
Cancelling a programme in progress
•Press the “Start/Pause” button.
•Turn the “Programme Selection” dial to “0”, then press the “Start/
Pause” button again. The dishwasher will drain for approximately
thirty seconds, and the end “Progress Indicator” light will illuminate
once the programme is cancelled.

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Switching the dishwasher o
•Once the end progress indicator light illuminates, the dishwasher can
be switched o by pressing the Power button.
•Then turn o the water tap and remove the plug from the power
socket.
Please note: The dishwasher will automatically continue on the
programme it has started if the door is opened and closed or in the
event of a power cut.

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Detergent
To fill the detergent compartment
1. Push the latch to open the
compartment.
2. Add the required amount of detergent.
The main detergent compartment (b
in Fig. 1) has lines to allow for specific
amounts of detergent.
These are marked at either 15cm3or
25cm3, depending on how dirty the
dishes are.
If your dishes are in need of an
intensive wash, then add 5cm3of
detergent into the prewash section
of the compartment (a in Fig 1).
3. Then close the detergent
compartment lid until the latch locks.
Please note: You should only use
detergents designed specifically for use in dishwashers.
If using dishwasher tablets, always use the detergent compartment,
do not put them in the main body of the dishwasher or in the cutlery
basket. The solubility of dishwasher tablets can vary depending on
the temperature and duration of the programme. As a result, it is
recommended that powder detergents should be used in the shorter
programmes to allow better performance.
Fig. 1
Fig. 3
Fig. 2

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CDA recommends the use of separate detergent, rinse aid and
dishwasher salt rather than combination tablets as separates achieve
better wash performance.
If you do use combination detergents, add salt and rinse aid to the
dishwasher and then adjust the water hardness setting and rinse aid
setting to the minimum. When you then use separate detergents
again, you should fill the salt and rinse aid compartments, adjust the
water hardness setting to the maximum and run an empty wash, then
adjust the water hardness setting and the rinse aid setting to the
appropriate level.
Salt
To ensure the best eciency, the dishwasher needs soft water. Hard
water means that lime residues remain on the dishes and the interior
of the dishwasher, aecting performance. The softener system is
designed to remove the ions that make the water hard to provide the
best quality wash performance. This is achieved by using dishwasher
salt.
To add dishwasher salt
1. Remove the lower dishwasher basket and then unscrew the salt
compartment cap, as shown in Fig. 2.
2.Fill the compartment with dishwasher salt (do not use table salt),
carefully to prevent unnecessary spillage. Before first use, you should
fill the compartment with 2kg of dishwasher salt and then fill up the salt
compartment with water (up to the brim of the compartment) as shown
in Fig. 3.

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3.Replace the cap and the lower basket.
When the “Salt Warning” light on the control panel illuminates,
you should refill the salt compartment with salt only – do not add
water to the salt compartment after the first use.
You should run a programme immediately after adding dishwasher
salt, to prevent any damage to the dishwasher systems.
Softener Adjustment
The eciency of your dishwasher depends on the softness of the
tap water. To ensure best eciency, the dishwasher is equipped with
a system that reduces the hardness in the mains water supply. The
eciency will increase when the system is correctly set. To find out
the water hardness level of your water supply you can use the test
strip supplied or alternatively contact your local water board.
1. Open the testing strip.
2. Run water through the tap for one minute.
3. Hold the testing strip in water for one second.
4. Shake the testing strip after taking it out of the water.
5. Wait for one minute.
6. Check the number of marks on the strip to see the level of water
hardness.
No Lime
Very low lime content
Low lime content
Medium lime content
Lime content
High Lime content

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If the hardness of the water you use is above 63dE or if you are using
well water; you are recommended to use filter and water refinement
devices.
Please note: The level of water hardness is preset to level 3.
1. Turn the “Programme Selection” dial to zero (reset) when the dish-
washer is switched o.
2. Press and hold in the “Start/Pause” button.
3. Whilst holding in the “Start/Pause” button, switch on the dishwasher
using the “Power” button.
4. Release the “Start/Pause” button once the indicator lights have
flashed.
The indicators will show the last selected water hardness setting.
5. To adjust to the level required, press the “Start/Pause” button until
the indicators show the correct level.
6. To save the set level, press the “Power” button again.

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Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Rinse Aid
To fill the rinse aid compartment
1. Open the rinse aid compartment by
turning and removing the cap as
shown in Fig. 4.
2. Fill the rinse aid compartment until the
rinse aid indicator goes dark,
as shown in Fig. 5 (where “a” indicates
the compartment is empty, and
“b” indicates the compartment is full).
3. Replace the cap, ensuring the markers
on the cap line up with the
compartment prior to screwing the cap
back in place.
Rinse Aid Adjustment
The level of rinse aid use is preset to 4. You can adjust the level of
rinse aid use by adjusting as shown in Fig. 6.
If water stains form on the dishes after a wash, the level should be
increased.
If blue stains which can be wiped away are left on the dishes after a
wash, the level should be decreased.

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Please note: Rinse aid ensures better quality wash results and
increased drying performance.
Always refill the rinse aid when the rinse aid indicator light on the
control panel is illuminated.
Dishwasher Baskets
To adjust the height of the upper basket:
1. Open the basket retaining clips, as shown
in Fig. 7, by turning them to the side.
2. Remove the upper basket, and relocate
the alternate set of wheels on the runner,
as shown in Fig. 8, pushing the basket
back into place.
3. Close the basket retaining clips.
Fig. 7
Fig. 8

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The images below are designed as guidance as to best practice for
loading the dishwasher.
Upper basket
Lower basket
Poorly stacked loads

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Standard Loading and Test Data
Capacity
•Upper and lower baskets: 12 place settings.
•The upper basket should be adjusted to high position.
•Cups should be placed onto the dish rack pins.
Detergent / Rinse aid
•5 + 25cm³, in accordance with EN50242-DIN 44990 IEC 436
(international norms) / Rinse aid dosage adjustment: 4.
Programme test
• Economic 50°C, in accordance with EN50242 (international norms.).

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Programme
names and
temperatures
Prewash
No Heat
Quick
40°C Wash
Economic
50° Wash
Normal
55° Wash
Intensive
65° Wash
Extra
Intensive -
Prewash &
Intensive
Type of
food waste
Prewash
to rinse
and loosen
residue
awaiting
full load,
then
select a
programme
Coee,
milk,
tea, cold
meats,
vegetables,
not kept for
long
Coee,
milk,
tea, cold
meats,
vegetables,
not kept for
long
Soups,
sauces,
pasta,
eggs, pilaf,
potato and
oven
dishes,
fried foods
Soups,
sauces,
pasta,
eggs, pilaf,
potato and
oven
dishes,
fried foods
Soups,
sauces,
pasta,
eggs, pilaf,
potato and
oven
dishes,
fried foods
Level of soil -Low Medium Medium High High
Detergent
amount
A: 25cm³ /
15cm³
B: 5cm³
-A A + B A + B A + B A + B
Programme Listing
Programme
duration (min)
15 30 150 95 110 150
Electricity
consumption
(kWh)
0.02 0.68 1.05 1.10 1.55 1.90
Water
consumption
(litres)
4.5 12.4 15.7 16.5 17.2 25.7
Prewash Prewash
50° wash
70° wash
Cold rinse
Warm rinse
Hot rinse
Dry
End
Prewash
65° wash
Cold rinse
Hot rinse
Dry
End
Prewash
55° wash
Cold rinse
Hot rinse
Dry
End
Prewash
50° wash
Cold rinse
Hot rinse
Dry
End
Prewash
40° wash
Cold rinse
Hot rinse
End
End

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Warning: Short programmes do not include a drying stage.
The values and times provided opposite have been obtained under
laboratory conditions according to relevant standards.
This information can change depending on the conditions of the
dishwasher’s use and environment (network voltage, water pressure,
water input temperature and environment temperature).

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Care and Maintenance
Before beginning any care or
maintenance, you should always
disconnect the appliance from the
electricity supply, and also turn o the
water supply.
Door seals
Wipe the dishwasher door seals regularly
with a damp cloth to remove any
residues.
Filters
You should clean the filters at least once
a month.
1. Remove the lower basket.
2. Turn the micro-filter anticlockwise and
then lift it out (Fig. 9).
3. Remove the coarse filter from the
micro-filter (Fig. 10).
4. Remove the base filter from the
dishwasher compartment (Fig. 11).
You should clean and rinse the filters
thoroughly before replacing all the
sections in reverse order to that above.
The micro-filter should lock into place
once it is secure (Fig. 12).
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Fig. 12