ETNA VW244HN User manual

User manual
Dishwasher
VW244HN

Contents
4Your dishwasher .....................................................................................................................
5Safety instructions ..................................................................................................................
6Installation .................................................................................................................................
6Overflow guard function ...........................................................................................................
6Winter storage/transport ...........................................................................................................
6Packaging .................................................................................................................................
6Disposal ....................................................................................................................................
7Symbols ....................................................................................................................................
8Before washing for the first time ...........................................................................................
8Water hardness .........................................................................................................................
9Basic settings ...........................................................................................................................
9Top up with rinse aid ................................................................................................................
9Top up with salt ........................................................................................................................
10Greener dishwashing ..............................................................................................................
10Save energy and water .............................................................................................................
11Loading the dishwasher .........................................................................................................
11Fragile dishes ............................................................................................................................
11Loading affects the results ........................................................................................................
11The dishwasher's baskets ........................................................................................................
11Upper basket ............................................................................................................................
12Lower basket ............................................................................................................................
13Cutlery basket ...........................................................................................................................
14Using the dishwasher .............................................................................................................
14Add detergent ...........................................................................................................................
15On/Off .......................................................................................................................................
15Select program .........................................................................................................................
16Select option .............................................................................................................................
16Start/Stop .................................................................................................................................
17If you want to load more dishes ................................................................................................
17Power failure .............................................................................................................................
17Once the program has finished .................................................................................................
17The best drying results .............................................................................................................
17Unloading the dishwasher ........................................................................................................
18Program chart .........................................................................................................................
19Settings ....................................................................................................................................
21Care and cleaning ...................................................................................................................
21Top up with rinse aid ................................................................................................................
21Top up with salt ........................................................................................................................
22Clean the filter ...........................................................................................................................
22Cleaning the spray arms ...........................................................................................................
23Clean the outside of the dishwasher ........................................................................................
23CLn - Run the Self-clean program ...........................................................................................
23Remove blockages ...................................................................................................................
25Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................
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30Installation ...............................................................................................................................
30Safety instructions ....................................................................................................................
30Setup .........................................................................................................................................
31Drainage connection .................................................................................................................
31Connection to water supply ......................................................................................................
31Electrical connection .................................................................................................................
33Service .....................................................................................................................................
33Number of program cycles .......................................................................................................
34Technical data and energy labelling .....................................................................................
34Technical data ...........................................................................................................................
34Information for consumers ........................................................................................................
34Information for test institute ......................................................................................................
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Your dishwasher
Install the dishwasher, see the chapter Installation. Then open the door and press .
The first time the dishwasher is switched on, it is important that you choose the right settings to ensure
good dishwashing results. See the chapter Before washing for the first time.
Display
Start/Stop
Select program
On/Off
OptionProgram
Delayed startEco 55°
Speed washAuto 45-65°
1h 65°
Intensive 70°
Glass 40°
Hygiene 70°
Special program
Self-clean
Information on the display
See the chapter Care and cleaning.
Top up with rinse aid
Top up with salt
CLn Run the Self-clean program
NOTE!
The control panel only reacts to use when the door is open.
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Safety instructions
•Read the operating instructions and keep them in a safe
place!
•Number of standard place settings: 14
•Never use the dishwasher for any purpose other than that
specified in these operating instructions.
•Do not load the dishwasher door or dishwasher baskets with
anything other than dishes.
•Never leave the dishwasher door open as someone may trip
on it. Push the baskets in to avoid risking the dishwasher
tipping over.
•Use only dishwasher detergent!
•This machine can be used by children aged 8 and upwards,
and by people with reduced physical capacity, mental ability,
memory loss or lacking experience and knowledge. These
individuals must be supervised when using the machine or
have instructions on how to use the machine and understand
the risks that can occur. Cleaning of the machine must not
be carried out by children without supervision.
•Damaged supply cord must only be replaced by the
manufacturer's service centre or someone similarly
professionally qualified.
•Only use the dishwasher in household-type environments
for dishwashing household dishes. All other use is prohibited.
•Never place dishes with solvent residues in the dishwasher
due to the risk of explosion. Nor may dishes that contain
ash, wax or lubricants be washed in the dishwasher.
•Children must be watched. Do not allow children to use or
play with the dishwasher. Be especially vigilant when the
door is open. Some detergent may remain inside! After
adding detergent, always start the dishwasher immediately.
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WARNING!
Knives and other pointed items must be placed with the
points down in the cutlery basket or horizontally in other
baskets.
WARNING!
Children must be supervised –dishwasher detergent is
corrosive!
Installation
See the chapter Installation.
Overflow guard function
The overflow guard starts pumping out the machine and turns off the water supply if the water level
in the dishwasher exceeds the normal level. If the overflow guard is triggered, F54 (Overfilling water)
appears on the display. Turn off the water tap and contact your nearest service centre. (To avoid water
leakage outside the dishwasher, do not remove the plug from the wall socket until the water tap on
the supply line has been turned off!)
Winter storage/transport
Store the dishwasher above freezing temperature and avoid long transport distances in very cold
weather. Transport the dishwasher upright or laying on its back.
Before transporting a used dishwasher, or before prolonged storage, water must first be removed
from the machine.
Packaging
The outer packaging protects the product during transport. The packaging material is recyclable.
Separate the different packaging materials to help reduce raw material use and waste. Your dealer
can take the packaging for recycling or direct you to the nearest recycling centre. The packaging is
comprised of:
•Corrugated cardboard made from up to 100% recycled material.
•Expanded polystyrene (EPS) with no added chlorine or fluorine.
•Supports made from untreated wood.
•Protective plastic made from polyethylene (PE).
Disposal
The dishwasher is manufactured and labelled for recycling. When the dishwasher has reached the
end of its service life and is to be disposed of, it should immediately be made unusable. Pull out the
power cable and cut it as short as possible.
Contact your local authority for information about where and how your dishwasher should be correctly
recycled.
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Symbols
Explanation of symbols appearing on the appliance.
Recycle as electrical waste.
Read the user manual.
Approved in accordance with the relevant EU directives.
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Before washing for the first time
Water hardness
In order to achieve good dishwashing results, the dishwasher needs soft water (water with low mineral
content). Hard water leaves a white coating on dishes and the dishwasher.
Checking water hardness
Water hardness is specified using German degrees of water hardness (°dH), French degrees of water
hardness (°fH), English degrees of water hardness (°eH) or millimoles per litre (mmol/l).
A water supply with a water hardness in excess of 5°dH (9°fH / 6°eH / 0.9 mmol/l) must be softened.
This is done automatically with the aid of the built-in water softener. In order for the water softener to
function properly, its settings must be adjusted to the hardness of the water supply. Once you have
adjusted the water softener settings, add detergent and rinse aid in doses suitable for soft water.
Contact the local waterworks to check the water hardness in your area.
Make a note of the water hardness:____________
Recommended settingmmol/l°eH°fH°dH
4:000.0-0.90-60-90-5
4:011.0-1.47-1010-146-8
4:021.5-2.011-1415-209-11
4:032.1-2.515-1821-2512-14
4:042.6-3.419-2426-3415-19
4:053.5-4.325-3035-4320-24
4:064.4-5.231-3644-5225-29
4:075.3-7.037-4953-7030-39
4:087.1-8.850-6171-8840-49
4:098.9628950
If the water hardness exceeds 50°dH (89°fH / 62°eH / 8.9 mmol/l), we recommend connecting an
external water softener.
Increased consumption during regeneration
The dishwasher's built-in water softener is regularly regenerated to maintain its function. Regeneration
extends the dishwashing program and increases energy and water consumption. Just how often the
dishwasher's water softener is regenerated depends on the selected setting.
Example: If the Eco 55° program is run with a water hardness of 14°dH (25°fH / 18°eH / 2.5 mmol/l),
the water softener is regenerated at regular intervals (after 7 dishwashing cycles), energy consumption
increases by 0.015 kWh, and water consumption increases by 2.3 litres, while the program time is
extended by 3 minutes. Regeneration takes place during the program’s main wash.
WARNING!
Hard water leaves a white coating on dishes and inside the dishwasher. It is therefore important
that you select the right setting for the water softener! See Water hardness in the chapter Settings.
Never run the dishwasher with an empty salt compartment if the water supply has a water
hardness in excess of 5°dH (9°fH / 6°eH / 0.9 mmol/l).
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Basic settings
The first time the dishwasher is switched on, it is important that you choose the right settings to ensure
good dishwashing results. See page 19.
Set up:
•Rinse aid
•Water hardness
•TAB (All-in-one detergent)
Top up with rinse aid
Drying is faster and a better result is achieved if you use rinse aid. You will also achieve a better
dishwashing result with clear and spotless dishes.
Top up the rinse aid compartment with rinse aid if you have selected Rinse aid 3:01 - 3:05.
Lift up to open
Press to close
1. Open the rinse aid compartment lid.
2. Carefully top up with rinse aid to the level marked MAX.
3. Wipe up any splashes of rinse aid around the compartment.
4. Close the lid firmly.
Top up with salt
Add salt to the salt compartment if you have selected Water hardness 4:01 - 4:09.
1. Remove the salt compartment lid by turning it anticlockwise.
2. Place the funnel supplied with the dishwasher in the salt compartment top-up hole. First, pour in
about 1 l of water.
3. Add enough salt to fill the salt compartment (max. 750 gram). Use special dishwasher salt.
4. Wipe up any excess salt so that the lid can be screwed on firmly.
WARNING!
In order to avoid rust stains a dishwashing program must be started immediately after adding
salt.
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Greener dishwashing
Save energy and water
When using a dishwasher in a residential setting, less energy and water are generally used compared
to washing the dishes by hand.
Do not rinse under running water
Do not rinse the dishes under running water as this will lead to increased energy and water consumption.
Simply scrape off large food particles before loading the dishwasher.
Choose a green detergent
Read the environmental declaration on the packaging!
Too much detergent, rinse aid and salt can result in less effective dishwashing and also entail greater
environmental impact.
Run a fully loaded dishwasher
Save energy and water by waiting until the dishwasher is full before running a program (see number
of standard place settings). Use the 1h 65° program with the Speed wash option to rinse the
dishes if there are any unpleasant odours.
Run programs at a lower temperature
If the dishes are only slightly dirty, you can select a program with a low temperature.
Select dishwashing program –Eco 55°
This program is suitable for washing normally soiled dishes and is the most effective program in terms
of combined energy and water consumption. This program is used to assess compliance with EU
legislation on ecodesign.
The dishwashing program is designed for an effective wash using as little energy and water as possible.
The program washes at a low temperature for a long time.
Activate the setting –Automatic door opening
A shorter dishwashing program and better drying results are achieved if you activate the Automatic
door opening setting, which automatically opens the dishwasher door. Wait until the dishwasher
indicates that the program has ended and the dishes have cooled before unloading the dishwasher.
(If the dishwasher is built-in, the surrounding furnishings must be resistant to any condensation from
the dishwasher.)
Connect to cold water
Connect the dishwasher to the cold water supply if the building is heated using oil, electricity or gas.
Connection to hot water supply
Connect the dishwasher to the hot water supply (max. 70 °C) if the building is heated using an
energy-efficient means such as district heating, solar power or geothermal power. Choosing a hot
water connection reduces the dishwasher's energy consumption.
NOTE!
Do not exceed the permitted water supply temperature. Certain materials used in some cookware
cannot withstand high heat. See Fragile dishes in the chapter Loading the dishwasher.
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Loading the dishwasher
Fragile dishes
Some cookware is not dishwasher safe. This can be for several reasons. Some materials cannot
withstand high heat, others can be damaged by dishwasher detergent.
Exercise caution with, for example, handmade items, fragile decoration, crystal/glassware, silver,
copper, tin, aluminium, wood and plastic. Look for the "Dishwasher safe" marking.
Loading affects the results
Load the dishes carefully to ensure the best washing and drying results with the lowest possible energy
and water consumption. Give your dishwasher the best chance to reach and clean all surfaces, as
well as to dry the dishes as thoroughly as possible.
•All dirty surfaces should face inwards and downwards!
•Dishes should not be placed in or on each other.
•Angle dishes with hollows, such as cups, so that the rinse water will run off. This is also important
for plastic items.
•Make sure small items cannot fall through the dishwasher basket; place them in the cutlery basket.
NOTE!
Check that the spray arms can rotate freely.
The dishwasher's baskets
The dishwasher is equipped with an upper basket and a lower basket with a cutlery basket.
The appearance of the baskets may differ depending on the dishwasher setup.
Upper basket
Place glasses, cups, bowls, side plates and saucers in the upper basket. All dirty surfaces should face
inwards and downwards! Wine glasses are placed on the wine glass shelf and knives are placed in
the knife stand on the right.
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Knife stand
3 positions
Raising and lowering the upper basket
1. Pull out the upper basket.
2. Grab the sides of the upper basket with both hands and lift it up.
3. If the upper basket is raised while in the top position, it will drop to the bottom position.
Note that both sides of the basket must always be set to the same height.
Lower basket
Place plates, side plates, serving dishes, pots and cutlery (in the cutlery basket) in the lower basket.
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Adjustable plate supports
The adjustable plate supports can be folded down to make it easier to load pots and bowls.
Cutlery basket
Place cutlery with the handles facing down, except for knives, and spread them out as much as
possible. Ensure that spoons do not stack inside each other.
Place the cutlery basket in the lower basket.
Cutlery basket with lid
The cutlery basket lid can be removed.
Flexible cutlery basket
The cutlery basket is flexible and can be
separated into two parts, which can then be
attached to the side of the lower basket.
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Using the dishwasher
Add detergent
Follow the instructions on the detergent packaging. This dishwasher is fitted with a water softener,
so use detergent and rinse aid doses suitable for soft water.
Too much detergent can result in less effective dishwashing and also entails greater environmental
impact.
Detergent compartment
The detergent compartment must be dry when adding detergent.
If powder or liquid dishwasher detergent is
used, add a small amount of the detergent to
the compartment for prewash detergent.
Press to open Close the lid
Prewash detergent Main wash detergent
NOTE!
Use only dishwasher detergent! Washing up liquid must not be used as the foam that forms
prevents the dishwasher from operating effectively.
All-in-one detergent
There are many types of all-in-one detergents on the market. Read through the directions for these
products carefully.
Activate the TAB setting when using an all-in-one detergent that contains rinse aid.
Dishwasher tablets are not recommended for short programs (less than 75 minutes). Use powder or
liquid dishwasher detergent instead.
NOTE!
Optimal washing and drying results are achieved by using normal detergent together with
separately dispensed rinse aid and salt.
Contact the detergent manufacturer if you have questions about the detergent.
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Display
Start/Stop
Select program
On/Off
NOTE!
The control panel only reacts to use when the door is open.
On/Off
Open the door and press . Also turn on the water tap if it is turned off.
Select program
Select a program to suit the type of dishes and how dirty they are. Eco 55° is always pre-selected.
Press one or more times until the desired program is activated, which is indicated by an indicator
light.
Eco 55°
This program is suitable for washing normally soiled dishes and is the most effective program in terms
of combined energy and water consumption. This program is used to assess compliance with EU
legislation on ecodesign.
You can read more about greener dishwashing in the chapter Greener dishwashing.
For heavily soiled dishes with a lot of grease, a program with higher temperatures should be used.
Auto 45-65°
The dishwasher can measure how dirty the dishes are and adjust water consumption and temperature
accordingly. When newly installed, the program needs to be run five times before it is fully adapted
and can provide the best results.
1h 65°
A quick program for slightly dried leftovers. (This program is not intended for burnt food, such as on
oven dishes.)
The Automatic door opening option is important for ensuring the best drying results.
Intensive 70°
A program with a high temperature for dissolving grease on very dirty dishes, such as pans, casserole
dishes and oven dishes. If these dishes do not completely fill the dishwasher, you can add plates and
other dishes.
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Glass 40°
A gentle dishwashing program with a low temperature for washing fragile items made of crystal/glass.
Remember to use a small amount of detergent and to place items so that they do not touch each
other during the wash. See also Fragile dishes in the chapter Loading the dishwasher. Porcelain that
has just been used without dried leftovers can also be washed using this program.
Hygiene 70°
This program is ideal to use where demands on hygiene are extra high, e.g. for baby bottles and
cutting boards. The temperature is high both in the main wash and in the final rinse.
Self-clean
Self-cleaning program for hygienic cleaning of the dishwasher tub, spray arms and spray pipes.
This program should be run (with no dishes in the machine) using normal dishwasher detergent or
citric acid. Special dishwasher cleaners are also available on the market. For the removal of limescale
deposits, see Dishwasher tub in the chapter Care and cleaning.
NOTE!
CLn The dishwasher will indicate at regular intervals that Self-clean needs to be run.
Press and hold until CLn is shown on the display to select the program.
Select option
Press the options ( , ) to activate them. (The available options vary between programs.)
Delayed start
When you select Delayed start, the dishwasher will start 1-24 hours after you have pressed and
closed the door.
1. Press once to activate Delayed start. Press several times, or hold it in, to set the desired number
of hours. The time for Delayed start is shown on the display.
2. Press . Close the door. The timer counts down and the dishwasher starts after the selected
delay.
If you want to cancel the Delayed start option, open the door then press and hold for three seconds.
Not available for: Self-clean
Speed wash
This option shortens the program time, but uses more energy and water.
Press to activate the option. The program time is updated on the display.
Not available for: Auto 45-65°, Glass 40°, Hygiene 70°, Self-clean
Start/Stop
Press . The display will start to flash, indicating that the dishwasher is ready to start. Close the door
properly, otherwise the dishwasher will not start.
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Stopping or changing a program
Open the door. If you want to interrupt or change the program after starting the dishwasher, press
and hold for three seconds.
Top up with new detergent if the lid of the detergent dispenser has opened. Then select a new program,
press and close the door.
Remaining time
Once you have chosen a program and options, the time the program took when last used is displayed.
If you want to load more dishes1)
Open the door. The dishwasher stops automatically. Add the dishes and close the door. After a while,
the dishwasher continues the program.
Power failure
If the dishwasher is turned off due to a power failure when a dishwashing program is running, the
program continues when power is restored. If the power is cut during drying, the program is interrupted.
Once the program has finished
The end of the program is indicated by one short signal from the buzzer. The chapter Settings describes
how to change this function.
Once the dishwasher door is opened and the program has finished "End" appears on the display.
The dishwasher switches off automatically after the program ends. Shut off the water tap after each
use.
The best drying results
•Fully load the dishwasher.
•Angle dishes with hollows, such as cups, so that the rinse water will run off. This is also important
for plastic items.
•Top up with rinse aid or increase the rinse aid dosage setting.
•Activate the Automatic door opening setting. See the chapter Settings.
•Allow the dishes to cool before unloading the dishwasher.
Unloading the dishwasher
Hot porcelain is more fragile. Leave the dishes to cool in the dishwasher before unloading them.
Unload the lower basket first to avoid any water drops from the upper basket falling onto the dishes
in the lower basket.
1) You should not load more dishes if the lid of the detergent dispenser has been opened.
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Program chart
Consumption values 1)
Final rinse
Number of rinses
Main washNumber
of pre- washes
OptionDetergent
(ml)
Program
Water
cons. (liter)
Energy
(approx.
kWh)
Dishwash-
ing time
(approx.
hrs:min)
9.70.833:1049 °C255 °C
3)
25
Eco 55° 2)
12.0-19.00.9-1.42:10-3:1060 °C2-345-65 °C1-2
3)
25Auto 45-65°
13.01.11:0065 °C365 °C
3)
251h 65°
15.51.62:5070 °C270 °C225Intensive 70° 10.00.71:4050 °C240 °C20Glass 40° 9.51.31:0570 °C270 °C25Hygiene 70°
1) Consumption values vary depending on the temperature of the incoming water, room temperature, load size, selected additional functions and
more. The values for the Eco 55° program are accurate, others are indicative only. The dishwasher's built-in water softener is regularly regenerated to maintain its function. Regeneration extends the dishwashing program and increases energy and water consumption. Just how often the dishwasher's water softener is regenerated depends on the selected setting.
2) This program is suitable for washing normally soiled dishes and is the most effective program in terms of combined energy and water consumption.
This program is used to assess compliance with EU legislation on ecodesign.
3) Automatic door opening. See the chapter Settings.
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Settings
1. Open the door and press .
2. To open the dishwasher's settings menu, press and hold and until SEt is shown on the
display.
3. Press to step through the settings menu.
4. Press to step through the alternatives.
5. Confirm the selected setting by pressing .
6. To exit the menu, step through it or press .
Confirm / Next settingSelect alternative
Open the dishwasher's settings menu
AlternativesSettings
A beep confirms that the control panel has been pressed.2:00 - 2:03Sounds
A beep indicates when a dishwashing program has ended.(2:00 Off)
Error messages are always indicated by a loud buzzer.
Setting for rinse aid dosage. The rinse aid dispenser can
be adjusted between 3:00 (Off) and 3:05 (High dosage).
3:00 - 3:05
(3:00 Off)
Rinse aid
Increase the rinse aid dosage:
•If the dishes have water marks.
Decrease the rinse aid dosage:
•If the dishes have a sticky white/blue film.
•If the dishes are streaked.
•Build-up of foam. If you have very soft water, the rinse
aid can be diluted 50:50 with water.
Pre-selected at factory: 3:04
Adjusting the water softener. Select a setting depending
on the hardness of the water supply. It is important that
this setting is correct!
4:00 - 4:09
(4:00 Off)
Water hardness
See Water hardness in the chapter Before washing for the
first time.
For a water supply with a hardness below 6°dH (10°fH /
7°eH / 1.0 mmol/l), select 4:00. The water softener is deac-
tivated and no salt needs to be added.
Pre-selected at factory: 4:04
Activate this setting when using an all-in-one detergent that
contains rinse aid.
5:00 (Off)
5:01 (On)
TAB
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AlternativesSettings
This setting reduces the rinse aid dosage and affects how
often the dishwasher's built-in softener is regenerated.
Pre-selected at factory: 5:00
The dishwasher door opens automatically, which shortens
the program time and improves the drying results. Wait
until the dishwasher indicates that the program has ended
and the dishes have cooled before unloading the dishwash-
er. (If the dishwasher is built-in the surrounding furnishings
must be resistant to any condensation from the dishwasher.)
6:00 (Off)
6:01 (On)
Automatic door open-
ing
Not available for: Hygiene 70°, Self-clean
Automatic door opening is pre-selected and cannot be de-
activated for the Eco 55° program.
Any error messages.F--Error readout
When contacting the service department, you may be asked
to provide the most recent error messages.
Restores all settings to the factory defaults.rStRestore factory de-
faults Select rSt and confirm by pressing .
To exit the dishwasher's settings menu, select End and
press .
EndExit
(The menu closes automatically after three seconds.)
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