Porter&Charles DW4FI User manual

DW4FI
DW4SS

Toreviewthe sectiononTroubleshootingTips
will help youto solve some common problems
by yourself .
Dear Customer,
Please carefully reading it before using the dishwasher
will help you to use and maintain the dishwasher properly.
Pass it on to any subsequent owner of the appliance.
This manual contains sections of Safety Instructions,
OperatingInstructions,Installation Instructions and
Troubleshooting Tips, etc.
The manufacturer, following a policy of constant
development andupdating of the product, may
make modifications without giving prior notice.
Keep it to refer to at a later date.
Ifyou can notresolvethe troublesby yourself ,
please ask for the helpof professional technicians.
Dishwasher Features.................................... ...2
Attention before or after loading the Dishwasher
Baskets..........................................................6
Filtering System.............................................11
Caring for the Dishwasher..................... .........12.
A Fill the RinseAid Dispenser.........................3、
B Function of Detergent .............................. 4,5、
Loadingthe Basket...........................................7
Cutlery Basket................................................8
Wash Cycle Table........................................... 9
Turning ontheAppliance................................ 9
Change the Programme.............. ................10....
At the End of the Wash Cycle...........................10
Positioning theAppliance................... ..........14..
Water Connection.................................. .......15.
AboutPowerConnection........................ .......14.
Connection of Drain Hoses..................... .......15.
Startof dishwasher............................. .. ......16.. ..
Before calling for service........................... .....17.
Errorcodes.................................... ..............18.
Control Panel...................................................2

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This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce
the risk of electric shock by providing a path of
least resistance of electric current. This appliance
is equipped with a cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet
that is installed and grounded in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances.
Keep children away from detergent and rinse aid, keep
child away from the open door of the dishwasher,
there could still be some detergent left inside.
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Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish
rack of the dishwasher.
Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked
dishwasher safe or the equivalent. For plastic items
not so marked, check the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Use only detergent and rinse additives
designed for an automatic dishwasher.
Never use soap, laundrydetergent, or hand
washing detergent in your dishwasher. Keep
these products out of the reach of children.
During installation,the powersupply mustnot
be excessively ordangerouslybentorflattened.
Thedoorshouldnot be left intheopenposition
sincethis could present atrippinghazards.
Do not tamper with controls.
Do not place any heavy objects of stand on the
door when it is open. The appliance could tip
forward.
When loading items to be washed:
1) Locatesharp itemsso that theyarenot likely
todamagethedoor seal;
2 Warning: Knives and other utensils with
sharp points must be loadedin the basket
with their pointsdown or placedin a
horizontalposition.
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When using your dishwasher, you should
prevent plastic items from comingintocontact
withheatingelement.(Thisinstruction isonly
applicable to machines with a visual heating
element.)
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by themanufacturer or its serviceagent ora
similarly qualified person in order to avoid a
hazard.
Please dispose of packing materials properly.
Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.
Dishwasher detergents are strongly alkaline, they
can be extremelydangerous if swallowed.Avoid
contact with skin and eyesandkeep children away
from the dishwasher when the door is open.
Check that the detergent receptible is empty
after completion of the wash cycle.
The applianceis to be connected to the water
mains using new hosesets and that oldhose-sets
should not be reused.
The maximumsize of the dishes is260mm.
The maximumpermissible inlet water pressureis
1Mpa.
The minimum permissibleinlet water pressureis
0.04Mpa.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge ,unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
)
When using your dishwasher, follow the precautions listed below:
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service
representative if you are in doubt whether the
appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the
plug provided with the appliance; If it is not fit for
the outlet. Have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.

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beforeusingit forthe first time.
To get the best performance fromyourdishwasher,read all operating instructions
Front view
Back View
Filter assemblyDetergent Dispenser
CupShelf
Cutlery Basket RinseAid Dispenser
Inletpipeconnector
Drain pipe connector
SprayArms Basket
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3
2 4
2
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8
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5
2
4
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Power indicator:To come on when Power ON/OFF
button is presseddown.
ON/OFF Button: To turn on/off the power supply.
Delayed Start Button: Press this buttonto set the
delayed hoursfor washing. You can delay the start
of washing up to 24 hours. One press on this
button delays thestart of washingby one hour.
Program indicator : when you select washing
program, the correspondlight will display.
RinseAidWarningLight:Tobeonwhenthe
rinse aid dispenserneeds to be refilled.
Program button :To select washing program
when press the button.
3
Delay time display : To display booking time .
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The rinse aid is releasedduring the final rinse to prevent water from forming droplets on your dishes.That can leave
spots and streaks. It also improvesdryingby allowing water to sheet offthe dishes.Your dishwasher isdesigned to
useliquid rinseaids.The rinse aiddispenser islocated inside thedoor next tothe detergent dispenser. To fill the
dispenser,open thecap and pour the rinse aidintothe dispenseruntil thelevel indicator turnscompletely black.
The volume of the rinse aid container is about 110ml.
RinseAid Dispenser
Function of RinseAid
Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse, ensuring thorough rinsing, and spot and streak free drying.
As the rinse aid diminishes, the size of the black dot
ontherinseaidlevel indicator changes, as illustrated below.
Full
3/4full
1/2full
1/4 full-Should refill to eliminate spotting
Empty
When to Refill the RinseAid Dispenser
If thereis no rinse-aid warning light in the controlpanel, you can judgethe amount of rinse-aid by the color
oftheoptical level indicator located next to the cap. Whentherinse-aidcontainer isfull, the whole
indicator will be dark .As the rinse-aid diminishes, the size of the dark dot decreases. You should never let
therinseaidgetbelow1/4full.
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Attention!
Only use branded rinse aid for dishwasher. Never fill the rinse aid dispenser withanyothersubstances
(e.g. Dishwasher cleaning agent, liquid detergent).This would damage the appliance.
To open the dispenser,turnthe cap tothe "open"(left) arrow and liftit out.
Pour therinse aid intothe dispenser, beingcarefulnot tooverfill.
Replace the cap by inserting it aligned with "open" arrow and turning it to the closed (right) arrow.
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2
3
during the next wash.
Don't forgettoreplace the cap before youclosedishwasherdoor.
Clean up any rinse aid split during filling with an absorbent cloth to avoid excessive foaming

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Detergents
There are 3 sorts of detergents
1.Withphosphate andwithchlorine
2.With phosphate and without chlorine
3.Without phosphate and without chloride
Based ontheir chemicalcomposition, dishwasher can be split intwobasic types:
The use of normal washing programmes inconjunction withconcentrated detergents
reduces pollution and is good for your dishes; these wash programmes are specially matched
to the dirt-dissolving properties of the enzymes of the concentrated detergent. For this reason
normal wash programmes in which concentrated detergentsare usedcanachievethesame
resultsthat can otherwise onlybe achievedusing heavy program.
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Detergent tabletsof different brandsdissolve at different speeds. For thisreasonsome
detergenttablets cannot dissolve and develop their fullcleaning power during short
programmes.Therefore pleaseuselong programmes whenusing detergenttablets,to
ensure the complete removal of detergent residuals.
Concentrated Detergent
DetergentTablets
conventional, alkaline detergents with causticcomponents
low alkaline concentrated detergents with natural enzymes
Normally new pulverised detergent is without phosphate.Thewatersoftenerfunctionof
phosphate is not given. In this case we recommend to fill salt in the salt container even when
the hardnessofwater is only 6 dH. Ifdetergents without phosphatewere used in case of hardwater
often white spots appear at dishes and glasses. In this caseplease add more detergent to reach
better results. Detergents without chlorine do only bleach a little. Strong and coloured spots will not
removed completely. In this case please choose a programme with higher Temperature.
°
Detergent tablets are only for the models with 3in 1functionor 3in 1 program.
Detergents with its chemical ingredients arenecessary toremove dirt, crushdirtandtransport it out of the dishwasher.
and dry.
Don'tputpowder detergent intothedispenser until you're readyto washdishes.
Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh
Proper Use of Detergent
Adjusting Rinse Aid Dispenser
The rinse aid dispenser has four settings.The recommended setting is on "3".
If the dishes still are not dryingproperly or are spotted, adjust the dialto the
next higher number on "4".
Increase the dose if thereare drops of wateror limespotson the dishes after washing.
Reduce it ifthere are sticky whitish stains on your dishes or abluish film on glassware or
knife blades.

AmountofDetergenttoUse
The dispenser must be refilled before the start of each wash cycle following the instructions
provided in the Wash Cycle Table .Your dishwasher uses less detergentandrinse aidthen
conventionaldishwasher. Generally, only one tablespoon of detergent isneededfor
anormal wash load.Also, moreheavilysoiled itemsneed more detergent.Always add the
detergent just before starting the dishwasher, otherwise it couldget damp and will not
dissolve properly.
DetergentDispenser
Always add the detergent just before starting each wash cycle.
Only use branded detergent aidfor dishwasher.
If the lid is closed: press release button.The lid springs open.
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Detergent tablet
Detergent powder
Fill the detergent dispenser with detergent.
The marking indicates the dosing levels , as
illustrated on right:
Theplace can load 15g detergent .
The placecan load 25g detergent .
Please observe the manufacturers dosing and storage
Recommendationsas stated onthedetergent packaging.
Close the lid and press until it locks in place.
If the dishes are heavily soiled, place an additional
detergent dose in the pre-wash detergent chamber. This detergent will take effect during the pre-wash phase.
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B
Fill in detergent
You find information about the amount of detergent for the single programme on the last page.
Please aware, that according to the level soiling and the specific hardness of water differences are possible.
Pleaseobservethemanufacturer's recommendations onthe detergent packaging.
Dishwasher detergent is corrosive! Take care to keep it out of reach ofchildren.

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Cutlery with wooden, horn china or
mother-of-pearl handles
Plastic items that are not
Older cutlery with glued parts that is not
temperature resistant
Bonded cutlery items or dishes
Pewteror cooper items
crystal glass
Steel items subject to rusting
Wooden platters
Items made from synthetic fibres
heat resistant
Some types of glasses can become
dull aftera large number of washes
Silverand aluminium parts havea
tendency to discolour during washing
Glazed patterns may fade if machine
washed frequently
Are not suitable Are of limited suitability
Usea mild detergent that isdescribed as'kind ofdishes'.If necessary, seek further
information from detergent manufacturers.
For particular items, select a programme withas low a temperature.
Toprevent damage, donot take glass andcutlery outof the dishwasher immediately
after the programmehas ended.
Consider buying utensils which are identified as dishwasher-proof.
Dishesand itemsof cutlery mustnot lie insideoneanother, orcover eachother.
Toavoiddamage to glasses,theymust not touch.
Loadlargeitemswhicharemostdifficulttocleanintothebasket.
Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a potential hazard!
Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned
horizontallyin the basket.
Please do not overload your dishwasher.
Load hollowitems suchas cups,glasses, pans etc. With the opening downwards sothat
water cannot collect in the container or a deepbase.
(For best performance of the dishwasher, follow these loading guidelines.
Features and appearance of baskets and cutlery baskets may vary from your model.)
Scrape off any large amounts of leftover food. Soften remnants of burnt food in pans
It is not necessary to rinse the dishes under running water.
Place objects in the dishwasher in following way:
1.Items such as cups, glasses, pots/pans, etc. are face down.
2.Curved items, or those with recesses, should be loaded at a slant so that water can run off.
3.All utensils are stacked securely and can not tipover.
4.All utensils are placed in the way that the spray arms can rotated freely during washing.
Very small items should not be washed in the dishwasher as they could easily fall out of the basket.

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Position the dishes and cookware so that they will notget moved by the spray of water.
Plate racks of Basket
The basket is fitted with plate racks which
can be stowed horizontal if required.
Saucers
4
Serving bowl
3
Glasses
1
Cups
6
Oval platter
7
Dinner plates Bread and
butter plates
8
Fruit bowl
5
Cutlery basket
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2
5
6
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Cutlery should be placed inthe cutlery basket with handles atthe bottom. If the rack has side baskets, the spoon
shouldbe loaded individually into the appropriateslots, especially long utensils shouldbeplaced inthehorizontal
position at the frontof the upperbasket as shown.
Do not let any item extend through bottom.
Always load sharp utensils with the sharp point down!
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2
6
5
2
3
3
4
4
4
1
1
Teaspoons
3
Dinner forks
1
Serving forks
6
Serving spoons
5
Knives
4
Salad forks
2
2
3
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4
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Means:need tofill rinseintotheRinse-Aid Dispenser.
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*AHAM DW-1-2005 :This program isthetest cycle, the rinse-aiddispenser
setting is recommendedto Position 3.
Starting a wash cycle...
1.Drawoutthebasket(see the section entitled LoadingtheDishwasher );
2. Pourin the detergent (seethesection entitled Salt, Detergent andRinseAid );
3. Insertthepluginto the socket.Thepower supply is120V/60Hz;
4. Makesure that thewater supply isturned on tofull pressure;
5.P
6.
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ress the button t
Press the program button to select wash program youneed
7.Closethedoor, thedishwasherwillstart.
Heavy->Normal->Light->Glass->Speed->Rinse->Soak
on/off oturnon thepower supply;
When you pressthe Start/Reset button to pause during washing,
the display willstopblinkingandthe program willpauseandremain this cycle
till you Retsar it again.
time
For normally soiled loads,
such as pots, plates,glasses
and lightly soiledpans.
standard daily cycle.
For lightly soiled loads,such
as plates,glasses,bowls and
lightlysoiled pans.
For the heaviestsoiled loads,
such as pots,pans,casserole
dishesand dishes thathave
been sitting with dried food
on them for a while.
Ashorter wash for lightly
soiled loads that do not
needdrying.
For lightly soiled loads,
suchas glasses, crystaland
fine china.
15g
85
75
100
45
70
0.35
0.29
0.40
0.22
0.27
12
12
14.5
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Pre-wash
Pre-wash
Wash (55 )
Rinse
Rinse (65 )
Drying
℃
℃
Wash (50 )
Rinse (60 )
Drying
Pre-wash
Pre-wash (50 )
Rinse
℃
℃
℃
Wash(50 )
Rinse
Rinse(60 )
Pre-wash℃
℃
Drying
/
Pre-wash
Wash (50 )
Rinse
Pre-wash
Pre-wash
(50 )
Rinse(55 )
℃
℃
℃
Heavy
Pre-wash()
Wash (50 )
Pre-wash 50
Wash (55 )
Rinse
Rinse(65 )
Drying
℃
℃
℃
℃
Glass
Speed
15
g
Light
18g
13+13g
18g
(*AHAM DW-1-2005 )
Normal
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5
0.02
Pre-wash
Forthedishes that
only need pre-wash.
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10
2.50.01
Pre-wash
To rinse dishes that you
plan to wash later that day.
Soak
Rinse

It is dangerous to open the door when washing, because the hot water may scald you.
Whenthe working cycle has finished, the buzzerof dishwasher will sound 8 seconds, then stop.Turn off
the appliance using the ON/OFF button, shut off the water supply and open the door of the dishwasher.
Wait afew minutes before unloadingthe dishwasher to avoid handling the dishes and utensils while they
are still hot and more susceptible to breakage. They will alsodry better.
Switch Off the Dishwasher
In the digital display appears 0 (remaining programme time), only in this case the programme has ended.
1.Switch off the dishwasher by pressing the ON/OFF button.
2.Turnoffthewater tap!
Open the door carefully.
Hot dishes are sensitive to knocks. The dishes should therefore be allowed to cool down around 15 minutes
before removingfromthe appliance.
Open the dishwasher's door, leave it ajar and wait a few minutes before removing the dishes. In this way they
will be cooler and the drying will be improved.
Unloadingthedishwasher
It is normal that the dishwasher is wet inside.
will keep on working after 10 seconds.
Ifyou open the door while washing, the machine will pause. Then you close the door , the machine
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Premise:Youcanmodify the washingprogram, When thedishwasher just
runs for a short time. Otherwise, the detergent may have already been
released,and the appliance may have already drained the wash water. If this
isthecase, thedetergentdispensermustberefilled (seethe section entitled
" Loading the Detergent " ).
Open the door to pause during washing,press ProgramButton more than
three secondsthe machine will bein stand by state ,then you can change
the program to the desired cycle setting
(see the section entitled " Starting a wash cycle.. ." ).
NOTE: If you open the door during washing, the machine will pause. When you
closethedoor, the machine will keep on working after 10 seconds.
The program lights show the state of the dishwasher:
a) Allprogram lightsoff---------------stand by
b) One of the program lights on----------pause
c) One of the program lights blinking----- run
Aforgotten dish can be added any time before the detergent cup opens.
Add forgotten dishes.
Close the door
After the spray arms stop working,you can open the door
completely.
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3
Open the door a little to stop the washing.
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4

The filter prevent larger remnants of food or otherobjectsfrom gettinginside the pump.
The filter system consists of a coarse filter, a flat (Main filter)
and a micro filter (fine filter).
Food andsoil particles trapped by this filter are pulverized by a
special jet on the spray arm and washed down to drain.
Main filter
1
Largeritems,such aspieces ofbone or glass,thatcould block
the drain are trapped in thecoarse filter. Toremovethe items
caught bythe filter,gently squeeze thetap on the top of this
filterand lift out.
Coarse filter
3
This filterholds soil and food residue in the sumparea and
prevents it from being redeposit on the dishes during wash cycle.
Fine filter
2
2
3
1
Filterassembly
Thefilter efficiently
For best performance and results, the filter assembly must be regularly. this reason, it is agood idea to
remove thelarger food particlestrapping in the filterafter each wash cycle byrinsing the filter and cup under
running water. To remove the filter assembly, pull on the cuphandle in the upward direction.
removes food particles from the wash water, allowing it to be re-cyclated during the cycle.
For
Never run the dishwasher without the filters in place.
The dishwasher must never be used without the filters.
Improper replacementof the filter may reduce the performance level of the appliance
and damage dishesand utensils.
the filter system will be installed.
If do it from step1 to step 3, the filter system will be removed;while if do it from Step 3 to Step 1,
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Step contrarotate the Fine ,
Step2: lift it up;
1: filter
Step3 lift the Main filterup:
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3

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The control panel can be cleaned byusinga lightly dampenedcloth and dry thoroughly.
The exterior use a good appliance polish wax.
Neverusesharp objects, scouring padsor harshcleaners onanypartofthe dishwasher.
ProtectAgainst Freezing
1.Cutoffelectricalpowertothedishwasher.
2.Turnoff the water supplyanddisconnect the water inlet pipe from the watervalve.
3.Drain water fromtheinletpipeand water valve. (Use apanto catchthewater)
4.Reconnectthe waterinlet pipe tothewater valve.
5.Remove the filter at the bottom of the tub and use a sponge to use up water in sump.
pleasetake frost protection measures on dishwasher inwinter. E fter washing cycles,
please operate as follows achtimea
:
- Inspect the filters for blockingevery time the dishwasher hasbeen used.
- By unscrewing the coarsefilter.you can remove thefilter system.Remove any foodremnantsand
cleanthefilters underrunningwater.
Remarks:
Cleaning The Filter
Cleaning The Door
To clean the coarse filter and the fine filter,use acleaning brush.Reassemble the filter parts as shown in the figures
in the last pageand reinsert the entire assembly in the dishwasher, positioning in its seat and pressing downward.
The entirefilter assembly should be cleanedonce a week.
When cleaning the filters, don't knock on them. Otherwise, the filters could be
contorted and the performance of dishwasher could be debased.
To clean theedge around the door ,glide and decorative panels,
you should use only a soft warm, damp cloth.
To avoid penetrationof water into the door lock and
electrical components, do not use a spray cleaner of any kind.
Never usea spray cleaner to clean the door panel as it may damage the door lock
and electricalcomponents.
Abrasive agent or some paper towel should not be used because of theriskof
scratchingorleavingspots onthestainless steel surface.
Ifyour dishwasher cannot work because of the ice, please contact professional service persons.
If you wantto clean theinnersurface of decorative panels,
1) removethe slide 8screws between the seat and decorative panels ;
2)then youcan clean the surface, please use a damp and soft cloth;
3)then, open thedoorsand siding to the graph state ,
pullout theslide,alignscrewholesintothe eight screws removed,
please note that efforts to tighten the screws can not be too large,
so as not to bore failure.

Itisrecommend thatyourun awashcycle withthe
dishwasher empty and then remove the plugfrom the
socket, turn off the water supply and leave the door of
the appliance slightly open. This will help the door
sealstoast longerandpreventodours from forming
withintheappliance.
If the appliance must be moved, try to keep it in the
verticalposition.If absolutelynecessary, itcanbe
positioned on its back.
One of thefactors that cause odors to form inthe
dishwasher is food that remains trapped in the seals.
Periodic cleaning with adamp sponge will preventthis
from occurring.
After every wash, turn off the water supply to the
appliance and leave the doorslightlyopen sothat
moisture and odors are not trapped inside.
Before cleaning or performing maintenance, always
remove the plug from the socket.
Tocleantheexteriorandrubberparts ofthedishwasher,
donot use solventsor abrasivecleaningproducts.
Only use acloth with warm soapy water.
To remove spots or stains from the surface of the
interior, use a cloth dampened withwater with a little
vinegar, ora cleaning product madespecifically for
dishwashers.
After EveryWash
Remove the Plug
No SolventsorAbrasive Cleaning Moving theAppliance
Seals
When it is notin needfor a long time
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The installation of the pipes
and electrical equipments
should be done by professionals.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical power before
installingdishwasher.
Failureto do so can result in death
or electrical shock.
The installation position of dishwasher shouldbe near the existing inletand drain
hosesand powercord.
One side of the cabinet sink shouldbe chosen to facilitatethe connection of drain
hosesof the dishwasher.
Cleaning the SprayArms
Thespray arms can be easily removed for periodiccleaning
of the nozzles, to prevent possible clogging. Wash them
under running water and carefully replace them in their seats,
checking that their rotary movementis inno way impeded.
Graspthe middle of thespray arm, pull it upwards to remove
it.Wash thearms undera jetof running waterandreturn them
carefully to their seat. After reassembly, check that the spray
arms turn freely. Otherwise,check that they havebeen
installed correctly.

Ensure the voltage and frequency of the power being correspondsto
those on the rating plate. Only insert the plug into an electricalsocket which isearthed
properly. If the electrical socket to which the appliance must be connected is not
appropriate fortheplug, replace the socket, ratherthan usinga adaptors or the likeas
they couldcause overheating andburns.
Please look at the rating label to know the rating voltage and connect the dishwasher to the appropriate power supply.
Use the required fuse 10 amp, time delay fuse or circuit breaker recommended and provide separate circuit serving
only this appliance.
This appliance must be earthed. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, earthing will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with
a cord having an equipment-earthing conductor and an earthing plug. The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is installed and earthed in accordance with all local standards and requirements.
For personal safety:
DO NOT USEAN EXTENSION CORD OR AN ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
DO NOT, UNDERANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REMOVE THE EARTHING
CONNECTION FROM THE POWER CORD.
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for personal safety:
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REMOVE THE
FROM THE POWER CORD. EARTHING
CONNECTION
Improper connection of the equipment earthing conductor can result in the risk of an
electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the
appliance is properly earthed.
Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance. If the plug does not fit properly to the
outlet, please have a qualified electrician to install a proper outlet.
and the sides, along the adjacent cabinets or wall. The dishwasher is equipped with water supply
Position the appliance in the desired location. The back should rest against the wall behind it,
and drain hoses thatcanbepositioned to theright ortheleftto facilitate properinstallation.

Insert the drain hose into a drain pipe with a minimum diameterof 4cm, orlet it
runintothesink,makingsuretoavoidbendingorcrimpingit.Usethespe ial
plastic support that comes with the appliance. The free endof the hose must be
at a height lower than 75cm andmust not be immersed in water to avoid the back
flow of it.
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The special plastic hose support must be solidlyfastened tothe wall to
prevent thedrainhose from movingand allowing waterto spill outside
the drain.

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If the sink is 1000 higher from the floor, the excess water inhoses cannot be drained directly
into the sink. It will benecessary to drain excess waterfromhoses into a bowl or suitable
container that is held outside and lower than the sink.
Connectthewaterdrain hose.Thedrain hose mustbecorrectlyfitted to avoid waterleaks.
Ensure that the water drain hose is not kinked or squashed.
If you need a drain hose extension, observe to usea similar drain hose.
Itmust benolonger than4 metres; otherwise the cleaning effect ofthe dishwashercould bereduced.
Water Outlet
Extension Hose
How to Drain Excess Water From Hoses
The followingthings should be checked before starting the dishwasher.
1
The dishwasher is level and fixed properly
2
The inlet valve is open
3
There is a leakage at theconnections ofthe conducts
4
The wires are tightly connected
5
The power isswitched on
6
The inlet and drain hoses are knotted
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Allpackingmaterials and printings shouldbe taken out from the dishwasher
The content of this manual is very helpfulto the users.
After installation, please make sure tokeep this manual.

Fuse blown, or the
circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other
appliances sharing the same circuit with the dishwasher
Spilled rinse-aid Always wipe up rinse-aid spills immediately.
Hard water minerals
The affected items are
not corrosion resistant.
The lid of softer
is loose.
The sp ay arm is
knocking against
an item in a basket.
r
Item of crockery
are insecure
in the wash cabinet.
This may be caused
by on-site installation
or the cross-section of
the piping.
A programme was not
run after dishwasher
salt was added.
Traces of salt have
got into the washcy le.c
To clean the interior, use a damp sponge with
dishwasher detergent and wear rubber gloves.
Never use any other cleaner than dishwasher
detergent for the risk of foaming or suds.
Always run the Quick wash programme .
without any crockery in the dishwasher and
without selecting the Turbo function (if present),
after adding dishwasher salt.
Check thelip .Ensure the fixis fine.
Interrupt the programme, and rearrange the items
which are obstructing the sp ay arm.r
Interrupt the programme,
and rearrange the items of crockery.
This has no influence on dishwasher function.
if in doubt, contact a suitably qualified plumber.
Detergent with
colourant was used. Make sure that the detergent is the one without
colourant.
Improper detergent
Make sure the dishwasher is turned on and the door is
closed securely.
Closed dishwasher making sure that door latches.
Make sure the power cord is properly plugged into the
wall socket.
Power supply is not
turned on.
Door of dishwasher
not properly closed.
Kink in drain hose
Filter clogged.
Kitchen sink clogged.
Check drain hose.
Check coarse the filter.
(see section titled )"CleaningTheFilter"
Check kitchen sink to make sure it is draining well.
If problem is kitchen sink not draining ,you may need
a plumber rather than a serviceman for dishwasher.
Use only the special dishwasher detergent to avoid
suds. If this occurs, open the dishwasher and let suds
evaporate.Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close
and latch the dishwasher, then Start the "soak" wash
cycle to drain out the water . Repeat if necessary.
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Technical
problems
General
problems
Noise

The dishes were not
loaded correctly. See notes in " Loading the Dishwasher Baskets ".
Select a more intensive programme.
See" Wash Cycle Table ."
Use more detergent, or change your detergent.
Rearrange the items so that the sp ay can rotate freely.r
Clean and/or fit the filter combination correctly.
Clean the sp ay arm jets. See "Cleaning the Spray
Arms". r
Use less detergent if you have soft water and select
a shortest cycle to wash the glassware and to get
them clean.
Use a mild abrasive cleaner to eliminate those marks.
Re-loading the dishes properly.
Load the dishwasher as suggested in the directions.
Increase the amount of rinse-aid/Refill the rinse-aid
dispenser.
Do not empty your dishwasher immediately after
washing. Open the door slightly so that the steam can
escape. Begin unloading the dishwasher only once t
he dishes are barely warm to the touch. Empty the low
basket first. This prevents water form dropping off
dishes in the upper basket.
In short programmes the washing temperature is lower.
This also lowers cleaning performance. Choose a
programme with a long washing time.
Water drainage is more difficult with these items.
Cutlery or dishes of this type are not suitable for
washing in the dishwasher.
The programme was
not powerful enough.
Not enough detergent
was dispensed.
Item are blocking
the path of sp ay arms.r
The filter combination
inthebaseofwash
cabinet is not clean or
is not correctly fitted.
This may cause
the sp ay arm jets
to get blocked.
r
Combination of soft
water and too much
detergent.
Aluminum utensils
have rubbed against
dishes.
Dishes block
detergent cups.
Improper loading
Too little rinse-aid
Dishes are removed
too soon.
Wrong programme
selection
Using cutlery with
a low-quality coating
If overflow occurs, turn off the main water supply before calling a service.
If there is water in the base pan because of an overfill or small leak,
the water should be removed before restarting the dishwasher.
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Unsatis
-factory
washing
result
Unsatis
-factory
drying
result
When some malfunctions come on, the appliance will display error codes to warn you:
Longer inlet time.
Faucets is not opened, or water intake is restricted,
or water pressure is too low.
Some element of dishwasher leaks .
Overflow.
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