ETNA VW942HN User manual

User manual
Dishwasher
VW942HN

Contents
4Your dishwasher .....................................................................................................................
5Safety instructions ..................................................................................................................
6Installation .................................................................................................................................
6Overflow guard function ...........................................................................................................
6Winter storage/transport ...........................................................................................................
6Packaging .................................................................................................................................
6Disposal ....................................................................................................................................
7Before washing for the first time ...........................................................................................
7Water hardness .........................................................................................................................
8Basic settings ...........................................................................................................................
8Top up with rinse aid ................................................................................................................
8Top up with salt ........................................................................................................................
9Greener dishwashing ..............................................................................................................
9Save energy and water .............................................................................................................
10Loading the dishwasher .........................................................................................................
10Fragile dishes ............................................................................................................................
10Loading affects the results ........................................................................................................
10The dishwasher's baskets ........................................................................................................
10Top cutlery tray .........................................................................................................................
11Upper basket ............................................................................................................................
12Lower basket ............................................................................................................................
13Using the dishwasher .............................................................................................................
13Add detergent ...........................................................................................................................
14On/Off .......................................................................................................................................
14Select program .........................................................................................................................
15Select option .............................................................................................................................
16Start/Stop .................................................................................................................................
16Status light ................................................................................................................................
16If 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 filters .........................................................................................................................
23Cleaning the spray arms ...........................................................................................................
24Clean the outside of the dishwasher ........................................................................................
24CLn - Run the Self-clean program ...........................................................................................
24Remove blockages ...................................................................................................................
26Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................
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31Installation ...............................................................................................................................
31Safety instructions ....................................................................................................................
31Setup .........................................................................................................................................
32Drainage connection .................................................................................................................
32Connection to water supply ......................................................................................................
33Electrical connection .................................................................................................................
34Service .....................................................................................................................................
35Technical data and energy labelling .....................................................................................
35Technical data ...........................................................................................................................
35Information for consumers ........................................................................................................
35Information 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/StopOn/Off
Special programOptionProgram
Self-cleanDelayed startAuto 45-65°
Speed washEco 55°
Automatic door opening1h 65°
Intensive 70°
Glass 40°
Hygiene 70°
Night 55°
Quick 35°
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: 16
•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.
WARNING!
Knives and other pointed items must be placed horizontally
in the dishwasher's special cutlery baskets.
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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 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. Remove the light source/light sources.
Contact your local authority for information about where and how your dishwasher should be correctly
recycled.
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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/ll) 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
000.0-0.90-60-90-5
011.0-1.47-1010-146-8
021.5-2.011-1415-209-11
032.1-2.515-1821-2512-14
042.6-3.419-2426-3415-19
053.5-4.325-3035-4320-24
064.4-5.231-3644-5225-29
075.3-7.037-4953-7030-39
087.1-8.850-6171-8840-49
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 the chapter Settings.
Set up:
•Rinse aid
•Water hardness
•TAB
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 01 - 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 01 - 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.
Select option –Automatic door opening
A shorter dishwashing program and better drying results are achieved if you use the Automatic
door opening option, 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 top cutlery
tray.
NOTE!
Check that the spray arms can rotate freely.
The dishwasher's baskets
The dishwasher is equipped with a top cutlery tray, an upper basket and a lower basket.
The appearance of the baskets may differ depending on the dishwasher setup.
Top cutlery tray
The top cutlery tray has space for cutlery, ladles, whisks, serving cutlery and similar items.
The top cutlery tray is comprised of three parts
that can be moved sideways to better
accommodate the dishes.
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