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User Manual
Dishwasher
MDW 542
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Content
Safety information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3
Control panel and functions - - - - - - - - - - -4
Audible signals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -6
rogramme table - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -7
Before the first use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -7
Setting the water softener - - - - - - - - - - - - -8
Filling with dishwasher salt - - - - - - - - - - -10
Filling with rinse aid - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11
Adjusting the dosage of rinse aid - - - - - - -11
Loading cutlery and dishes - - - - - - - - - - -12
Filling with detergent - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -14
Unloading the dishwasher - - - - - - - - - - - -14
Cleaning and care - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
Environmental concerns - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
Something not working- - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
Technical data- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
Consumption values - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
Hints for Test Institutes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20
Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
Service and Spare arts- - - - - - - - - - - - - 24
Guarantee conditions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24
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Safety information
Correct use
●This dishwasher is only intended for washing
household utensils suitable for machine
washing.
●Do not put any solvents in the dishwasher.
This could cause an explosion.
●Knives and other items with sharp points
must be loaded in the cutlery basket with
their points down or placed in a horizontal
position in the upper basket.
●Only use products (detergent, salt and rinse
aid) suitable for dishwashers.
●Avoid opening the door whilst the appliance
is in operation, hot steam may escape.
●Do not take any dishes out of the dishwasher
before the end of the dishwashing cycle.
●After use, isolate the appliance from the
power supply and turn off the water supply.
●This product should be serviced only by an
authorised service engineer, and only
genuine spare parts should be used.
General safety
●Dishwasher detergents can cause chemical
burns to eyes, mouth and throat. Could
endanger life! Comply with the safety
instructions of the dishwasher detergent
manufacturer.
●The water in your dishwasher is not for
drinking. Detergent residues may still be
present in your machine.
●Ensure that the door of the dishwasher is
always closed when it is not being loaded or
unloaded. In this way you will avoid anybody
tripping over the open door and hurting
themselves.
●Do not sit or stand on the open door.
Child safety
●This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Don’t allow children to use the
dishwasher unsupervised.
●Keep all packaging well away from children.
There is risk of suffocation.
●Keep all detergents in a safe place out of
children’s reach.
●Keep children well away from the dishwasher
when the door is open.
Installation
●Check your dishwasher for any transport
damage. Never connect a damaged
machine. If your dishwasher is damaged
contact your supplier.
●All packaging must be removed before use.
●Any electrical and plumbing work required to
install this appliance must be carried out by
a qualified and competent person.
●For safety reasons it is dangerous to alter
the specifications or attempt to modify this
product in any way.
In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the
appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary
mistakes and accidents. it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly
familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they
remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be
properly informed on appliance use and safety.
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Control panel and functions
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Programme/Cancel button
On-Off button nd light
In this fully integrated appliance the controls are located on the top of the door. When selecting a
washing programme, the door needs to be slightly open.
●Never use the dishwasher if the electrical
supply cable and water hoses are damaged;
or if the control panel, work top or plinth area
are damaged such that the inside of the
appliance is freely accessible. Contact your
local Service Force centre, in order to avoid
hazard.
●All sides of the dishwasher must never be
drilled to prevent damage to hydraulic and
electric components.
WARNING!
For electrical and water connection carefully
follow the instructions given in specific
paragraphs.
IMPORTANT!
Always remember that when performing
operations as:
- selecting a washing programme,
- deactivation/activation of the audible signals,
- setting the water softener,
the appliance MUST be in setting mode:
●ress On-Off button, no programme lights
are illuminated and nd light flashes =
appliance in setting mode.
●ress On-Off button, a programme light is
illuminated and nd light is illuminated with
fixed light = last performed programme
still set.
In this case the programme has to be
cancelled (see instructions “Cancel a
washing programme in progress”).
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Programme/Cancel
button
●Starting the washing programme:
1. ress the On-Off button.
2. ress the Programme/Cancel once, the light of the last performed
washing programme illuminates and the nd light flashes.
3. ress the Programme/Cancel as many times as necessary to
illuminate the light corresponding to the desired programme.
4. Close the dishwasher’s door, the programme will start automatically.
IMPORTANT!
Once the programme has started, if you want to change the selection made
you must cancel the washing programme in progress.
●Cancel the washing programme in progress:
1. Open the door.
2. ress and hold the Programme/Cancel button until the light
of the running programme turns off and the nd light is flashing.
3. Release the Programme/Cancel button.
4. Switch off the machine by pressing the On-Off button or select a new
washing programme (check that there is detergent in the detergent
dispenser.
nd light
Illuminates when the washing programme has ended (visible with opened
door). Switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On-Off button.
It also has added functions of visual signalling as:
- the setting of the water softener,
- deactivation/activation of the audible signals.
- intervention of an alarm due to the malfunction of the machine.
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Audible signals
Audible signals have been introduced to help
indicate which operations the dishwasher is
performing.
- end of the washing programme,
- malfunction of the appliance.
Factory setting: audible signals activated.
Deactivation/activation of the audible signals
2. ress and hold
Programme/Cancel
button until
programme light 1
flashes and
programme light 2
illuminates with fixed
light.
6.To memorise the
operation, switch off
the dishwasher by
pressing the On-Off
button.
3. ress
Programme/Cancel
button again:
programme light 1
becomes fixed and
programme light 2
starts flashing.
1.The dishwasher must
be switched off.
Switch on the
dishwasher by
pressing the On-Off
button.
4.After a few seconds
programme light 1
turns off, programme
light 2goes on
flashing and nd light
illuminates with fixed
light.
The illumination of the
nd light means that
the audible signals
are active.
5.To deactivate the
audible signals, press
the Programme/-
Cancel button, the
nd light turns off
indicating that the
audible signals have
been deactivated.
7.To reactivate again the
audible signals, follow
the instructions till point
4. Wait a few seconds
and then press the
Programme/-Cancel
button, the nd light
illuminates indicating
that the audible signals
have been reactivated.
6
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Programme Use Cycle description
Programme table
65° Normal soil. rewash - Main wash
Normal Crockery, cutlery, pots and pans 2 intermediate rinses - Final rinse
Dry
Any. rewash
Rinse and Hold artial load (to be completed later in the
day). This programme does not require the
use of detergent.
65° Light soil. Main wash - Final rinse
Quick Crockery and cutlery
50° Normal soil. rewash - Main wash
Bio Crockery and cutlery 1 intermediate rinse - Final rinse
Dry
Before the first use
When using separately special
(dishwasher) salt, rinse aid and
detergent:
- set the water softener
- add special (dishwasher) salt
- fill up with rinse aid
When using tablets that integrate
rinse aid and detergent:
there is no need to fill up with rinse aid
- set the water softener
- add special (dishwasher) salt
When using tablets that integrate
rinse aid, detergent, salt function
and other additives:
there is no need to fill up with special salt or
rinse aid.
Check whether these detergents are suitable
for your water hardness. Follow the
manufacturers instructions.
- Set the water hardness to level 1.
IMPORTANT!
If the drying results are not satisfactory we
recommend that you:
1. Fill up the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid.
2. Set the rinse aid dosage to position 2.
If you decide in future to use separated
detergents, we advise that you:
- Fill up the salt and rinse aid container.
- Adjust the water hardness setting to the
highest level and perform 1 normal washing
programme without loading any dishes.
- Adjust the water hardness setting according
to the hardness of the water in your area.
- Adjust the rinse aid dosage
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Setting the water softener
The dishwasher is equipped with a water
softener designed to remove minerals and salts
from the water supply, which would have a
detrimental or adverse effect on the operation
of the appliance.
The softener should be adjusted according to
the hardness of the water in your area. Your
local Water Authority can advise you on the
hardness of the water in your area.
IMPORTANT!
The water softener must be set in both ways:
manually and electronically.
51 - 70 9,0 - 12,5 IV 2 level 10
43 - 50 7,6 - 8,9 IV 2 level 9
37 - 42 6,5 - 7,5 IV 2 level 8
29 - 36 5,1 - 6,4 IV 2 level 7
23 - 28 4,0 - 5,0 IV 2 level 6
15 - 18 2,6 - 3,2 III 1 level 4
4 - 10 0,7 - 1,8 I/II 1 level 2
19 - 22 3,3 - 3,9 III 2 level 5
11 - 14 1,9 - 2,5 II 1 level 3
< 4 < 0,7 I 1 level 1
no salt necessary
Water hardness Adjustment of the water hardness setting
in °dH1) in mmol/l2) Range manually electronically
1) (°dH) German degree, measure of the water hardness.
2) (mmol/l) millimol per litre, international unit for water hardness
The water softener is factory set at
position 2.
Setting the water softener manually (see table)
Set switch to position 1
or 2
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Setting the water softener electronically (see table)
The water softener is factory set at position 5.
The dishwasher must
be switched off.
Switch on the
dishwasher by pressing
the On-Off button.
The nd light might
flash 5 times, for
example. The flashing is
repeated every 5
seconds.
To change the level,
press the
Programme/Cancel
button. Each time the
button is pressed the
level increases. (Level 1
follows level 10).
The nd light indicates
the new setting.
To memorise the
operation, switch off the
dishwasher by pressing
the On-Off button.
ress and hold
Programme/Cancel
button until programme
light 1flashes and
programme light 2
illuminates with fixed
light.
Wait until programme
light 2turns off,
programme light 1goes
on flashing and
simultaneously nd
light starts flashing. The
number of flashes of the
nd light corresponds
to current level set
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Filling with dishwasher salt
Unscrew the cap. Only before filling with
salt for the first time,
fill the salt container
with water
Using the funnel
provided, pour in the
salt until the container is
full.
CAUTION!
Use only special salt suitable for dishwashers
Remove any trace of
salt.
Replace the cap tightly
turning it clockwise until
it stops with a click.
The salt cap has a refill indicator window in the
centre in which a green float is clearly visible when
there is salt inside the container and almost
disappears when the salt has finished.
IMPORTANT!
Immediately start a complete programme.
IMPORTANT!
The salt container will require topping up
periodically.
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