Defy DDW354 User manual

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DDW354
DDW356
8 PROGRAMME

Explanation of symbols
Throughout this User Manual the following symbols are used:
C
Important information or useful
hints about usage.
A
Warning for hazardous
situations with regard to life and
property.
B
Warning for electric shock.
Packaging materials of the
product are manufactured
from recyclable materials in
accordance with our National
Environment Regulations.
Do not dispose of the packaging materials together with the domestic or other
wastes. Take them to the packaging material collection points designated by the local
authorities.
Please read this user manual first!
Dear Customer,
We hope that you get the best results from your product which has been manufactured
with high quality and state-of-the-art technology. Therefore, please read this entire
user manual and all other accompanying documents carefully before using the product
and keep it as a reference for future use. If you handover the product to someone else,
give the user manual as well. Follow all warnings and information in the user manual.
Remember that this user manual is also applicable for several other models. Differences
between models will be identified in the manual.
This product was manufactured using the latest technology in environmentally friendly conditions.

CONTENTS
1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY
AND ENVIRONMENT 4
General safety .......................................4
Intended use..........................................4
Children’s safety....................................5
Disposing of packaging material ........5
Transportation of the product ............5
Compliance with WEEE Directive and
Disposing of the Waste Product.........6
Compliance with RoHS Directive ........6
Package information ............................6
2 DISHWASHER 7
Overview ................................................7
Fan drying system.................................8
Technical specications.......................8
3 INSTALLATION 9
Appropriate installation location .......9
Connecting water supply.....................9
Connection to the drain .................... 10
Adjusting the feet.............................. 10
Aquasafe+ ...........................................11
Electrical connection..........................11
Initial use..............................................11
4 PREPARATION 12
Tips for energy saving........................12
Water softening system ....................12
Adjusting the water softening
system ..................................................12
Adding salt ...........................................14
Detergent.............................................15
Tablet detergents ...............................16
Rinse aid ...............................................17
Items not suitable for washing in the
dishwasher...........................................17
Placing the dishes into the
dishwasher.......................................... 18
Cutlery basket .................................... 20
Cutlery basket .................................... 20
Collapsible lower basket tines ..........21
Collapsible lower basket tines ..........21
Tray Wash Supports........................... 22
SoftTouch Accessory......................... 22
Lower Basket Glass Holder............... 22
Lower basket multipurpose / height
adjustable service rack ..................... 23
Lower basket bottle wire.................. 24
Upper basket height adjustable rack24
Upper basket multipurpose service
rack....................................................... 24
Adjusting the height of the upper
basket .................................................. 25
Collapsible upper basket wires........ 26
Height setting with empty basket.. 26
Ceiling cutlery basket.........................27
Ceiling cutlery basket.........................27
5 OPERATING THE PRODUCT28
Keys ...................................................... 29
Preparing the machine...................... 29
Programme selection........................ 29
Auxiliary functions .............................31
Programming the washing time...... 32
Cancelling the programme ............... 34
Adjusting the amount of rinse aid... 34
End of programme ............................. 35
Overowing warning......................... 35
InnerClean........................................... 35
6 MAINTENANCE AND
CLEANING 36
Cleaning the outer surface of the
product ................................................ 36
Cleaning the interior of the machine36
Cleaning the lters ............................ 36
Cleaning the hose lter......................37
Cleaning the impellers ...................... 38
Lower impeller.................................... 38
Upper impeller ................................... 38
7 TROUBLESHOOTING 39

4 //45 EN
instructions for safety and environment
1
This section contains safety
instructions that will help to get
protected from risk of personal
injury or property damage. Failure
to follow these instructions shall
void all warranties.
General safety
•Never place the product
on a carpet-covered floor;
otherwise, lack of airflow
beneath the product will
cause electrical parts to
overheat. This will cause
problems with your product.
•Do not operate the product
if the power cable / plug is
damaged! Call the Authorised
Service Agent.
•Connect the product to a
grounded outlet protected
by a fuse complying with
the values in the “Technical
specifications” table. Do
not neglect to have the
grounding installation made
by a qualified electrician. The
manufacturer shall not be
liable for any damages that
will arise when the product
is used without grounding
in accordance with the local
regulations.
•The water supply and
draining hoses must be
securely fastened and remain
undamaged.
•Unplug the product when not
in use.
•Never wash the product by
spreading or pouring water
onto it! There is the risk of
electric shock!
•Never touch the plug with
wet hands! Never unplug by
pulling on the cable, always
pull out by grabbing the plug.
•The product must be
unplugged during installation,
maintenance, cleaning and
repairing procedures.
•Always have the installation
and repairing procedures
carried out by the Authorised
Service Agent. Manufacturer
shall not be held liable for
damages that may arise from
procedures carried out by
unauthorised persons.
•Never use chemical solvents
in the product. They bring
forth the risk of explosion.
•When you pull the upper and
lower baskets out completely,
the door of the product will
bear all the weight of the
baskets. Do not put other
loads on the door; otherwise,
the product may tilt.
•Never leave the door of
the product open apart
from loading and unloading
procedures.
•Do not to open the door
of the product when it is
running unless necessary.
Be careful for the rush of hot
steam when you open the
door.
Intended use
•This product has been
designed for domestic use.
•It must be used to do the
domestic type dishes only.

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instructions for safety and environment
•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
•Only dishwasher safe
detergents, rinse aids and
additives must be used.
•The manufacturer waives
any responsibility arisen
from incorrect usage or
transportation.
•The service life of your
product is 10 years. During
this period, original spare
parts will be available to
operate the product properly.
•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.
Chldren’s safety
•Electrical products are
dangerous for the children.
Keep children away from the
product when it is in use. Do
not let them to tamper with
the product.
•Do not forget to close the
door of the product when
leaving the room where it is
located.
•Store all detergents and
additives in a safe place
away from the reach of the
children.
Dsposng of
packagng materal
Packaging materials are
dangerous to children. Keep
packaging materials in a safe
place away from reach of the
children.
Packaging materials of the
product are manufactured from
recyclable materials. Dispose
of them properly and sort in
accordance with recycled waste
instructions. Do not dispose
of them with normal domestic
waste.
Transportaton of the
product
A
If you need to move the
product, do it in upright
position and hold from
the rear side. Slanting
the product onto its
front side may cause the
electronic parts in it get
wet and damaged.