Nordmende DW641WH User manual

Dishwasher / User Manual
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DW641WH

Thank you for choosing this product.
This User Manual contains important information on safety and instructions intended to
assist you in the operation and maintenance of your appliance.
Please take the time to read this User Manual before using your appliance and keep this
book for future reference.
Icon Type Meaning
WARNING Serious injury or death risk
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Dangerous voltage risk
FIRE Fire risk
CAUTION Injury or property damage risk
IMPORTANT / NOTE Operating the system correctly

CONTENTS
1.SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................ 1
1.1. General Safety Warnings ..............................................................................................1
1.2. Installation Warnings .....................................................................................................1
1.3. During Use.....................................................................................................................2
2.INSTALLATION................................................................................................................. 6
2.1. Machine Positioning .....................................................................................................6
2.2. Water Connection..........................................................................................................6
2.3. Water Inlet Hose............................................................................................................6
2.4. Drain Hose.....................................................................................................................6
2.5. Electrical Connection ....................................................................................................7
2.6. Fitting the Machine Undercounter .................................................................................7
3.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................... 8
3.1. General Appearance......................................................................................................8
3.2. Technical Specifications ................................................................................................8
4.BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE ................................................................................. 9
4.1. Preparing your Dishwasher for first use .......................................................................9
4.2. Fill the Salt.....................................................................................................................9
4.3. Test Strip ...................................................................................................................10
4.4. Water Hardness Table .................................................................................................10
4.5. Water Softener System ...............................................................................................10
4.6. Setting ...................................................................................................................10
4.7. Detergent Usege .........................................................................................................10
4.8. Filling the Detergent .................................................................................................... 11
4.9. Using Combined Detergents ....................................................................................... 11
4.10. Rinse-aid Usege........................................................................................................ 11
4.11. Filling the Rinse-aid and Setting ................................................................................ 11
5.LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER ....................................................................................12
5.1. Recommendations....................................................................................................... 1
5.2. Upper Basket...............................................................................................................1
5.3. Alternative Basket Loads .............................................................................................1
6.PROGRAMME TABLE.................................................................................................... 14
7.THE CONTROL PANEL.................................................................................................. 15
7.1. Changing a Programme ..............................................................................................1
7.2. Cancelling a Programme.............................................................................................1
7.3. Switching the Machine Off...........................................................................................1

8.CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................. 17
8.1. Cleaning the Machine and Filters................................................................................1
8.2. Spray Arms..................................................................................................................1
9.TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................... 18
10.PRACTICAL INFORMATION........................................................................................ 20
11.THE PRODUCT FICHE ................................................................................................. 21

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1.SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1. General Safety Warnings
• Carefully read all instructions before using your
appliance and keep this manual for future reference.
Check the machine and its packaging for any
damage. Never start using a damaged machine,
contact an authorised service immediately.
• Unwrap the packaging as indicated and dispose of it
according to the rules provided.
This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above, and by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand hazards
involved.Children should not play with the appliance.
Remove packaging and keep it out of reach of
children.
Do not allow children to play with the machine.
Keep children away from detergents and rinse aids.
There may be some residue left in the machine
after washing. Keep children away from the machine
when it is open.
Ensure old machines do not threaten child safety.
Children can lock themselves in old machines. To
prevent such a situation, break the door lock and cut
the mains cable.
1.2. Installation Warnings
• Choose a suitable and safe place to install your
machine.

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• Follow the instructions on installing and connecting
the machine.
• Only original spare parts should be used with the
machine.
Unplug the machine before installation.
Machine should be installed by authorised service
only.
Check whether the indoor electrical fuse system is
connected according to regulations.
All electrical connections must match the values on
the plate.
Ensure the machine does not stand on the
electrical supply cable.
Never use an extension cord or a multiple socket
connection.
The plug should be accessible after the machine is
installed.
• After installation, run your machine unloaded for the
first time.
The machine must not be plugged in during
positioning.
Always use the coated plug supplied with your
machine.
The machine’s electrical cable should be
replaced in case of a damage by an authorised
service or similarly qualified person to prevent a
hazard.
1.3. During Usege
• This machine is for domestic use only; do not use it
for other purposes. Commercial use will void the

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• guarantee.
Do not stand, sit or place loads on the open door of
the dishwasher.
Only use detergents and rinse aids produced
specifically for dishwashers. Our company is not
responsible for any damage that may occur due to
misuse.
Do not drink water from the machine.
Due to the danger of an explosion, do not place any
chemical dissolving agents into the machine’s washing
section.
• Check the heat-resistance of plastic items before
washing them in the machine.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
Do not put unsuitable items for dishwashing into
the machine and do not over-fill any basket above its
capacity.
• Our company will not be responsible for any
deformation inside of the machine due to misuse.
Do not open the door while the machine is in
operation, hot water may spill out. Safety devices
ensure the machine stops if the door is opened.
The machine door should not be left open. It may
cause accidents.
Place knives and other sharp objects in the cutlery
basket in a blade-down position.
For models with the automatic door-opening
system, when the EnergySave option is active, the
door will open at the end of a program. To prevent
damage to your dishwasher, do not force the door
close after 1 minute of auto-open. For effective drying,

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keep the door open for 30 minutes after a programme
is complete. Do not stand in front of the door after the
auto-open signal sounds.
In the case of a malfunction, repair should only
be performed by authorised service personnel.
Otherwise, the warranty will be void.
Before repair work, the machine should be
disconnected from the mains. Do not pull the cable to
unplug the machine. Switch off the water tap.
Operation at a low voltage will cause a decline in
performance levels.
For safety, disconnect the plug once a program has
finished.
To avoid an electric shock, do not unplug the
machine with wet hands.
Pull the plug to disconnect the machine from the
mains, never pull on the cord.
RECYCLING
• Some machine components and packaging consist of recyclable materials.
• Plastics are marked with the international abbreviations:(>PE<, >PP<, etc. )
• The cardboard parts consist of recycled paper. They can be put into waste paper
containers for recycling.
• Material unsuitable for domestic waste must be disposed of at recycling centres.
• Contact a relevant recycling centre to obtain information about disposal of different
materials.
PACKAGING AND THE ENVIRONMENT
• Packaging materials protect your machine from damage that may occur during
transportation. The packaging materials are environmentally friendly as they are
recyclable. The use of recycled material reduces raw material consumption and
therefore decreases waste production.

CE Declaration of Conformity
We declare that our products meet the applicable European Directives, Decisions and
Regulations and the requirements listed in the standards referenced.
Disposal of your old machine
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product
may not be treated as household waste. Instead, it shall be handed over to
the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of
this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop
where the product was purchased.
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2. INSTALLATION
2.1. Machine positioning
When positioning the machine, place it in
an area where dishes can be easily loaded
and unloaded. Do not put the machine in an
area where the ambient temperature falls
below 0°C.
Read all warnings located on the packaging
before removing the packaging and
positioning the machine.
Place the machine close to a water tap
and drain. Take into consideration that the
connections will not be altered once the
machine is in position.
Do not hold the machine by its door or
panel.
Leave an adequate distance around the
machine to allow ease of movement when
cleaning.
Ensure the water inlet and outlet
hoses are not squeezed or trapped
and that the machine does not stand
on the electrical cable while positioning.
Adjust the feet so the machine is level and
balanced. The machine should be placed
on flat ground otherwise it will be unstable
and the door of the machine will not close
properly.
2.2. Water connection
We recommend fitting a filter to your water
inlet supply in order to prevent damage to
your machine due to contamination (sand,
rust, etc.) from indoor plumbing. This will
also help prevent yellowing and deposit
formation after washing.
2.3. Water inlet hose
WARNING: Use the new water inlet
hose supplied with your machine, do not
use an old machine’s hose.
WARNING: Run water through the
new hose before connecting.
WARNING: Connect the hose
directly to the water inlet tap. The pressure
supplied by the tap should be a minimum
of 0.03 MPa and a maximum of 1 MPa. If
the pressure exceeds 1 MPa, a pressure
relief valve must be fitted between the
connection.
WARNING: After the connections are
made, turn the tap on fully and check for
water leaks. Always turn off the water inlet
tap after a wash program has finished.
An Aquastop water spout is available
with some models. Do not damage it
or allow it to become kinked or
twisted.
2.4. Drain Hose
Connect water drain hose directly to water
dra-in hole or to the sink outlet spigot. This
connection should be minimum 50 cm and
maximum 110 cm from flor plane.
IMPORTANT: Items will not wash
properly if a drain hose longer than 4
m is used.

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2.5. Electrical connection
WARNING: Your machine is set
operates at 220-240 V. If the mains voltage
supply to your machine is 110 V, connect
a transformer of 110/220 V and 3000 W
between the electrical connection.
The earthed plug of the
machine must be connected to an
earthed outlet supplied by suitable
voltage and current.
In the absence of earthing
installation, an authorised
electrician should carry out an
earthing installation. In the case of use
without earthing installed, we will not be
responsible for any loss of use that may
occur.
The indoor fuse current value
should be 10-16 A.
2.6. Fitting the machine undercounter
If you wish to fit your machine undercounter,
there must be sufficient space to do so and
the wiring-plumbing must be suitable to do
so (1). If the space under the countertop is
suitable for fitting your machine, remove the
worktop as shown in the illustration (2).
WARNING: The countertop, of which
the machine will be placed under, must be
stable in order to prevent imbalance.
The top panel of the dishwasher must
be removed to fit the machine under the
countertop.
To remove the top panel, remove the
screws that hold it on, located at the rear
of the machine. Then, push the panel 1 cm
from the front towards the rear and lift it.
Adjust the machine feet according to the
slope of the floor (3).
Fit your machine by pushing it under the
counter taking care not to crush or bend the
hoses (4).
WARNING: After removing the top
panel of your dishwasher, the machine
should be placed in a space of the
dimensions shown in the figure below.
60 cm
With
top
panel
Without top panel
Without
Felt
Without
Felt
Without
Felt
For 2nd
Basket
For 3rd
Basket
Height
(H)
(mm)
850
mm 820 mm 830 mm 835 mm

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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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3.1. General appearance
1. Worktop
2. Upper basket with racks
3. Upper spray arm
4. Lower basket
5. Lower spray arm
6. Filters
7. Rating plate
8. Control panel
9. Detergent and rinse-aid dispenser
10. Cutlery basket
11. Salt dispenser
12. Upper basket track latch
13. Mini Active Drying Unit: This system
provides better drying performance for
your dishes.
3.2. Technical specifications
Capacity 12 place
settings
Dimensions
Height
Width
Depth
850(mm)
598(mm)
598(mm)
Net weight 46 kg
Operating
voltage /
frequency
220-240V
50 Hz,
Total current
(A) 10(A)
Total power
(W) 1900(W)
Water supply
pressure
Maximum:
1 (Mpa)
Minimum:
0.03 (Mpa)

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4. BEFORE USING
THE APPLIANCE
4.1. Preparing your
Dishwasher for first use
• Check whether the electricity and supply
water specifications match the values
indicated in the installation instructions
for the machine.
• Remove all packaging materials inside
the machine.
• Set the water softener level.
• Fill the rinse aid compartment.
4.2. Fill the salt (IF AVAILABLE)
To fill with softener salt, open the salt
compartment cap by turning it counter
clockwise. (1) (2) At first use, fill the
compartment with 1 kg salt and water (3)
until it is almost overflowing. If available,
using the funnel (4) provided will make
filling easier. Replace the cap and close it.
After every 20th-30th wash, add salt into
your machine until it fills up (approx. 1 kg).
SALT
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Fill the salt compartment with water the
first time you fill the salt compartment
only.
Use softener salt specifically produced for
use in dishwashers.
When you start your dishwasher, the salt
compartment is filled with water, therefore
put the softener salt in prior to starting your
machine.
If the softener salt has overflowed and you
do not start the machine immediately, run
a short washing program to protect your
machine against corrosion.

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4.3. Test Strip
Run water
through tap
(1min.)
Keep the
strip in
water (1sec)
Shake the
strip.
Wait
(1min.)
Set the hardness level of
your machine.
1
2
3
4
5
6
NOTE: Level is set 3 as default. If the water is well water or has a hardness level above 90
dF, we recommend that you use filter and refinement devices.
4.4. Water Hardness Table
Level German dH French
dF
British
dE Indicator
1 0-5 0-9 0-6 Wash LED is on.
2 6-11 10-20 7-14 End LED is on.
3 12-17 21-30 15-21 Start/Pause button is on.
4 18-22 31-40 22-28 Wash and End LEDs are on.
5 23-31 41-55 29-39 Wash LED and Start/Pause button are on.
6 32-50 56-90 40-63 End LED and Start/Pause button are on.
4.5. Water Softener System
The dishwasher is equipped with a water softener which reduces the hardness in the
mains water supply. To find out the hardness level of your tap water, contact your water
company or use the test strip (if available).
4.6. Setting
• Turn the knob to the “off” position.
• Push the “Start/Pause” button and hold it down.
• Turn the knob clockwise one step.
• Hold down the “Start/Pause” button until the LEDs flash.
• The machine will display the last setting.
• Set the level by pushing the “Start/Pause” button.
• Turn the knob to the “off” position to save the setting.
4.7. Detergent usage
Only use detergents specifically designed for domestic dishwashers.
Add the recommended amount of detergent for the selected programme to ensure the best
performance.
Keep your detergents in cool, dry places out of reach of children.
See the detergent manufacturer’s instructions for a further information.

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4.8. Filling the detergent
Push the latch to open the dispenser and
pour in the detergent.
Close the lid and press it until it locks in
place. The dispenser should be refilled just
before the start of each programme. If the
dishes are heavily soiled, place additional
detergent in the pre-wash detergent
chamber.
DETERGENT
4.9. Using combined detergents
These products should be used according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Never put combined detergents into the
interior section or the cutlery basket.
Combined detergents contain not only
the detergent but also rinse-aid, salt
replacement substances and additional
components depending on the combination.
We recommend you do not use combined
detergents in short programmes.
Please use powder detergents in such
programmes.
If you encounter problems when using
combined detergents, please contact the
detergent manufacturer.
When you stop using combined detergents,
make sure that water hardness and rinse
aid settings are set to correct level.
4.10. Rinse-aid usage
Rinse-aid makes dishes sparkle and helps
them to dry without spotting. Rinse-aid is
required for stain-free utensils and clear
glasses. Use only rinse-aid for domestic
dishwashers.
4.11. Filling the rinse-aid and setting
To fill the rinse aid compartment, remove
the rinse-aid compartment cap by turning it.
Fill the compartment with rinse aid until the
level indicator goes dark. Replace the cap
and close it by turning it. Be careful not to
overfill the rinse aid compartment and wipe
up any spills.
The rinse-aid compartment has a level
adjuster, numbered 1 to 6, which controls
how much rinse aid is used in each wash.
The factory setting is “3”.
If the dishes are not drying properly or are
spotted, increase the level. If blue stains
form on your dishes, decrease level. To do
this, remove the cap and rotate the indicator
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5.2. Upper Basket
Height adjustment
Turn the Rail Stop Clips, at the ends of the
rails, to the sides to open them (as shown in
the image below), then pull out and remove
the basket. Change the position of the
wheels, then reinstall the basket to the rail,
making sure to close the Rail Stop Clips.
When the upper basket is in the higher
position, large items such as pans can be
placed on the lower basket.
Top basket
Fixed Rack
Upper basket racks have two positions:
open (a) and closed (b). You can place
cups on the racks to be washed. You can
also place long forks, knives and spoons on
the racks laterally.
a
b
5. LOADING YOUR
DISHWASHER
For best results, follow these loading
guidelines.
We recommend that you place large items
(pots, pans, lids, plates and bowls) which
are heavily soiled in the lower basket.
The upper basket is designed for delicate
and lighter dishware such as glasses,
coffee and tea cups and saucers. Position
the dishes so that they will not get moved
by the spray of water.
Cutlery should be placed in the cutlery
basket. Items should be loaded individually
into the appropriate slots with their handles
downwards. Long utensils should be placed
horizontally on the baskets.
WARNING: Take care not to obstruct
the rotation of spray arms.
5.1. Recommendations
Remove any coarse residue on dishes
before placing the dishes in the machine.
Start the machine with full load.
Do not overload the drawers or place
dishes in the wrong basket.
WARNING: Always place sharp
utensils with the sharp point down and open
utensils with their openings down.

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5.3Alternative basket loads
Lower basket
Upper basket
Incorrect loads
Unsuitable items for dishwashing
• Cigarette ashes, candle leftovers,
polish, paint, chemical substances, iron-
alloy materials.
• Forks, spoons and knives with wooden,
bone, ivory or nacrecoated handles;
glued items, items soiled with abrasive,
acidic or base chemicals.
• Temperature-sensitive plastics, copper
or tincoated containers.
• Aluminium and silver objects.
• Some delicate glasses, ornamental
printed porcelains; some crystal items,
adhered cutlery, lead crystal glasses,
cutting boards, synthetic fibred items.
• Absorbent items such as sponges or
kitchen rugs.
IMPORTANT: In future, purchase
dishwasher-proof kitchenware.
Important Note for Test Laboratories
For detailed information required for tests
according to EN normatives and a softcopy
of the manual, please send the model name
and serial number to the following address:
[email protected]

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6. PROGRAMME TABLE
Programme
Detergent
A: 5cm³
B1: 15cm³
B2: 25cm³
Duration
(min) Description
Quick B1 30 Quick wash programme for lightly soiled dishes.
Eco
(Reference) A+B2 165 Standard programme for dishes which are used daily but are not
heavily soiled.
Super 50’ A+B2 50 A faster programme for dishes which are used daily but are not
heavily soiled.
Intensive A+B2 117 For heavily soiled dishes.
NOTE: PROGRAMME DURATION MAY CHANGE ACCORDING TO THE AMOUNT
OF DISHES, TAP WATER, AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AND SELECTED ADDITIONAL
FUNCTIONS.
• Only use powder detergent in short programmes.
• Short programmes do not include a drying step.
• To assist drying, we recommend partially opening the door after the programme has
finished.

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7. THE CONTROL PANEL
Rotate the Programme Selection Knob
(3) to switch the machine on and select a
suitable programme for your dishes. When
the knob is in the 'Off' position, the machine
will not operate.
Press the Start/Pause button (2) to start
the selected programme. The Start/Pause
light will switch off and the Wash light will
illuminate. If the door of your machine is
opened while a programme is in operation,
the Start/Pause light will flash.
NOTE: Press and hold the Delay
button (1) for 3 seconds to activate the Half
Load function, which shortens the duration
of a programme. Press and hold the button
again for 3 seconds to cancel it.
NOTE: If an extra feature is used,
such as the Delay or Half Load, (1)on the
most recent wash programme, this feature
will remain active on the next selected
programme. To cancel this feature on the
newly selected wash programme, turn the
Programme Selection Knob to the 'Off'
position, then turn the machine on. Extra
features can be activated with the newly
selected programme.
Delaying the Programme
Press the Delay button to delay the start
time of a programme for 3, 6 or 9 hours.
Pressing the button once will delay the start
time for 3 hours, pressing twice will delay
for 6 hours, and pressing a third time will
delay the start time for 9 hours. If the button
is pressed for a fourth time, there will be
no delay. Press the Start/Pause button to
activate the delay. The programme can be
selected first and the delay time after, or
vice versa. To cancel or change the delay
time, press the Start/Pause button first, then
select a new delay time. The delay time
can be cancelled by turning the Programme
Selection knob to the 'Off' position. During
a delay, the light corresponding to the
remaining time is switched on.
7.1. Changing a Programme
Follow the steps below to change a
programme while in operation.
Press the Start/Pause button.
After the programme stops,
select a new programme using
the Programme Selection Knob.
Press the Start/Pause button
to start the newly selected
programme.
The new programme will
resume the course of the
old programme.

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7.2. Cancelling a Programme
Follow the steps below to cancel a
programme while in operation.
Press and hold the
Start/Pause button
for 3 seconds.
While the programme is cancelling,
the Dry light will illuminate. The water
discharge process will start and
continue for 30 seconds.
When the programme is
cancelled, the End light will
illuminate.
7.3. Switching the Machine Off
Disconnect the plug and
turn off the water tap.
When the End light illuminates, turn
the Programme Selection knob
to the 'Off' position to switch your
machine off.
NOTE: Do not open the door before the
programme is complete.
NOTE: Leave the door slightly open at
the end of a wash programme to speed up
the drying process.
NOTE: If the door of the machine is
opened or the power is cut off during a
wash programme, the programme will
continue when the door is closed or when
the power returns.
NOTE: If the power is interrupted
or if the machine door is opened during
the drying process, the programme will
terminate and your machine will now be
ready for a new programme selection.