Porter&Charles DW18PCFI Troubleshooting guide

DW18PCFI
Commands and programs of washing
Commandes et Programmes de lavage

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CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................3
2 DESCRIPTION AND USE OF THE CONTROLS..........................................5
2.1 Upper panel ...............................................................................................5
2.2 Setting the washing program and switching on and off............................... 6
2.2.1 Switching on ..............................................................................................8
2.2.2 Selecting and starting the program............................................................. 8
2.2.3 End of program..........................................................................................8
2.2.4 Interrupting a program................................................................................9
2.2.5 Changing the current program ...................................................................9
2.2.6 Canceling the current program...................................................................9
2.2.7 Options....................................................................................................10
2.2.8 Switching off ............................................................................................11
2.3 Additional features....................................................................................11
2.3.1 Adjusting the water softener.....................................................................11
3 ENERGY SAVING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPECT..............................13
3.1 Reducing the consumption of detergent and respecting the environment......13
4 REMOVING THE DISHES.........................................................................14
5 TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................15

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INTRODUCTION EN
1 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing one of our products. To use this dishwasher
correctly and safely, please read this manual carefully. The manual is
divided into sections giving you a step-by-step guide to all your ap-
pliance’s functions. The texts are easy to understand and are com-
plete with detailed illustrations. This user-friendly manual will provide
answers to all your questions about use of the dishwasher.
Before using this dishwasher, carefully read chapter 2 “Use and
safety warnings” of the attached general manual.
For any other information about use and maintenance of the dish-
washer, read the enclosed general manual carefully.
This manual comprises the following sections:
INTRODUCTION: general information about the manual
USER INSTRUCTIONS: advice on using the washing programs and
information about all the dishwasher functions.
Nomenclature of figures and tables:
The progressive number of each figure is shown in the bottom right-
hand corner of the relative box. An example of a progressive number
is “Fig. 4-01”, where the first number (4) indicates the section to
which the figure belongs, while the second number (01) indicates
the progressive number of the figure in section 4 (Fig. 4-01 is the
first figure in section 4). The tables are numbered in the same way,
bearing in mind that “Tab.” is used instead of “Fig.” (e.g.: Tab. 4-01
is the first table in section 4). If a table occupies more than one page,
a letter is added after the progressive number (e.g.: “Tab. 4-01a”,
Tab. 4-01b”).

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Symbols used in this manual (see tab. 1-01)
DANGER. This symbol highlights information and warnings which, if not
observed, may compromise personal safety or damage the appliance.
This symbol highlights general information and warnings.
Tab. 1-01

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2 DESCRIPTION AND USE OF THE CONTROLS
2.1 Upper panel
All the dishwasher controls are grouped on the upper panel (see fig. 2-01). The
dishwasher can only be switched on, programmed, switched off, etc. with the
door open.
A brief description (see tab. 2-01) of the various controls on the upper panel is
given below.
Fig. 2-01
1On/off button
Press to power the appliance.
2Program indicator lights
These show which program is selected and whether there are any faults (troubleshooting).
3Program selection button
Press in sequence to select the required program.
4Add salt indicator light (only fitted on some models)
Shows the appliance has run out of salt.
5Add rinse-aid indicator light (only fitted on some models)
Shows the appliance has run out of rinse-aid.
6Sanitation indicator light
Shows the function is active.
7Program delay button (only fitted on some models)
Press to delay the start of the program up to 9 hours.
8Display (only fitted on some models)
Tab. 2-01

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2.2 Setting the washing program and switching
on and off
The dishwasher is equipped with a control panel (see fig. 2-02) which is used
to program the appliance and switch it on and off.
Fig. 2-02
To select the most suitable program for the dishes to wash, consult the fol-
lowing table which specifies the most appropriate type of washing sequence
depending on the kind of dishes and how dirty they are (see tab. 2-02).

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PROGRAM NUMBER
AND SYMBOL
DISHES AND
CUTLERY
PROGRAM
SEQUENCE
TIME CONSUMPTION
MINUTES
(2)
WATER
(1)
ENERGY
KWh (2)
1RINSE
Pans and
dishes waiting
for further
washing
Cold pre-wash 16’ 4.1 l
1.08 gal. 0.02
2CRYSTAL
Immediate
washing
after use for
moderately
dirty dishes
Wash at 45°C
(113°F).
Cold rinse.
Rinse at 69°C
(156.2°F).
Dry.
58’ 11.5 l
3.04 gal. 0.53
3NORMAL
Immediate
washing
after use for
normally dirty
dishes
Cold pre-wash.
Wash at 55°C
(131°F).
Cold rinse.
Rinse at 68°C
(154.4°F).
Dry.
111’ 16.3 l
4.31 gal. 0.68
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AUTO
DELICATE
Normally dirty
dishes
Cold pre-wash.
(Depending of the
type of dirty)
Wash at 55°C
(131°F).
Cold rinse.
Hot rinse at 69°C
(156.2°F).
Dry.
90’-105’
12-16 l
3.17-
4.23 gal.
0.6-0.8
5
EXTREME
WASH
ETL SANITATION
LISTED
Very dirty pans
and dishes
(except
delicate items)
Pre-wash at 45°C
(113°F).
Wash at 70°C
(158°F).
2 cold rinses.
Rinse at 70°C
(158°F).
Dry.
117’ 20 l
5.28 gal. 0,97
Tab. 2-02
(1) Average water consumption with the softener set to level 0 (zero).
Any other setting will increase water consumption till 2.5 l (0.66 gal.)/cycles with setting 5.
(2) The cycle times listed in the use and care manual are based on normal soil loads and 120°F
(49°C) incoming water and will vary based on your actual conditions.
- Only “EXTREME WASH” program conform to NSF std 184 and is certified by INTERTEK with the
ETL SANITATION LISTED.
- When the “Sanitized” light shine it means that the dishwasher and its contents have been sani-
tized according to the requirements of the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF).
- When the “AUTO DELICATE” is selected, the dishwasher recognizes the type of dirt and auto-
matically adjusts the washing parameters as appropriate.

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Only run the soak program with half loads.
After using the above table to choose the most suitable washing cycle, pro-
gram the appliance.
Before starting a washing program, make sure that:
• The water supply tap is open.
• There is regenerating salt in the water softener tank (to add
salt, see the instructions in the general manual).
• The correct amount of detergent has been added to the dis-
penser (to add detergent, see the instructions in the general
manual).
• The spray arms are able to rotate freely and without obstruction.
• The racks have been correctly loaded (see the instructions in the
general manual).
• The dishwasher door is securely closed.
2.2.1 Switching on
Press the on/off button (ref. 1 fig. 2-02) to start the dishwasher. Then wait for
one of the program indicator lights to turn on (ref. 2 fig. 2-02).
2.2.2 Selecting and starting the program
• Press the program selection button (ref. 3 fig. 2-02) several times until
the indicator light corresponding to the required program turns on (ref. 2 fig.
2-02);
• if necessary, select, using the relative buttons, the complementary functions
you are interest in (e.g. “Programming delay”);
• close the door; the program will start after about 2 seconds and the relative
indicator light will flash throughout the cycle (program running signal).
If the door of the dishwasher has not been closed or has been incor-
rectly closed, the washing cycle will not begin.
2.2.3 End of program
The end of the program is indicated by a brief acoustic signal and the (marked
by “end”) “auto delicate” and “extreme wash” program indicator lamps flash.

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2.2.4 Interrupting a program
To interrupt the current program simply open the door of the dishwasher; to
restart the program, simply close the door again. The program restarts from
where it was interrupted.
If it is necessary to open the door during the washing cycle, the
program will be interrupted, the relative indicator light will continue to
flash and a beep will indicate that the cycle has not terminated. Wait
for about 1 minute before closing the door and continuing with the
program. When the door closes, the program will start from where it
was interrupted. This operation should be performed only if neces-
sary as it could cause irregular program performance.
2.2.5 Changing the current program
To change the current program, simply open the door of the dishwasher and
select the new program. Close the door to run the new program automatically.
2.2.6 Canceling the current program
• To cancel the current program, open the door and press and hold down the
program selection button (ref. 3 fig. 2-02) for a few seconds until the indi-
cator lights of the fourth and fifth programs turn on (ref. pr. 4, pr. 5 fig. 2-03).
• Close the door again.
• After about 1 minute, the dishwasher terminates the cycle and the indicator
lights of the fourth and fifth programs (ref. pr. 4, pr. 5 fig. 2-03) start flashing.
Fig. 2-03
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2.2.7 Options
PROGRAM DELAY
The “Program delay” function delays the beginning of the washing program
up to 9 hours from the moment in which programming takes place. This makes
it possible to use the dishwasher at a certain time of day.
Before programming a delay, open the door of the dishwasher, select the
required washing program (see para 2.2 “Setting the washing program and
switching on and off”). Select the day by pressing the Program delay button
(ref. 7 fig. 2-02); each time you press the button, the display increases the delay
before the appliance starts by 1 hour.

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2.2.8 Switching off
At the end of the program, the dishwasher emits a short beep and the indica-
tor lights of the fourth and fifth program (ref. pr. 4, pr. 5 fig. 2-04) flash.
Turn off the appliance by opening the door and pressing the on/off button (ref.
1 fig. 2-02).
2.3 Additional functions
2.3.1 Adjusting the water softener
N.B.: a different washing program from soak must be used to make
the following adjustment..
Press and hold down the program delay button (ref. 7 fig. 2-05) until the pre-
set value appears followed by a dot (normally 3.). Release the button and then
press it again and again until the required value is displayed, as indicated in the
table (see tab. 2-03).
The 6possible adjustment levels will appear in this sequence:
3., 4., 5., 0., 1., 2..
When the required value appears on the display, release the button; after 5
seconds the appliance automatically reverts to the program delay and the
adjustment is set to the chosen value.
N.B.: the display indicates the water hardness adjustment and the
program delay. A dot (.) after the number means that the water hard-
ness adjustment is being displayed. If no dot (.) appears, the pro-
gram delay is being displayed.
pr. 4 pr. 5
Fig. 2-04

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Fig. 2-05
Water hardness table (see tab. 2-03)
WATER HARDNESS
SETTING
German degrees (°D) French degrees (°F) American degrees
grains/galls
0 - 4 0 - 7 0 - 4.5 0.
5 - 15 8 - 25 4.6 - 14.5 1.
16 - 23 26 - 40 14.6 - 23.5 2.
24 - 31 41 - 60 23.6 - 35 3.
32 - 47 61 - 80 35.1 - 46.5 4.
48 - 58 81 - 100 46.6 - 58.5 5.
Tab. 2-03
Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your water
supply.
If it is necessary to open the door during the washing cycle, the
program will be interrupted, the relative indicator light will continue to
flash and a beep will indicate that the cycle has not terminated. Wait
for about 1 minute before closing the door and continuing with the
program. When the door closes, the program will start from where it
was interrupted. This operation should be performed only if neces-
sary as it could cause irregular program performance.

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3 ENERGY SAVING AND ENVIRONMENTAL
RESPECT
• Always try to run the dishwasher fully loaded.
• Do not wash the dishes under a running tap.
• Use the most suitable washing program for each type of load.
• Do not pre-rinse.
• If available, connect the dishwasher to a hot water system with a tempera-
ture of up to 60°C (140°F).
• When possible, skip the drying cycle by opening the door after washing:
the air and the residue heat will dry the dishes to perfection.
3.1 Reducing the consumption of detergent
and respecting the environment
The phosphates contained in dishwasher detergents are harmful to the envi-
ronment. To avoid using excessive amounts of detergent and to save on elec-
tricity:
• Separate the more delicate items from those that are more resistant to ag-
gressive detergents and high temperatures;
• Do not pour the detergent directly onto the dishes.

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4 REMOVING THE DISHES
At the end of the washing program, wait at least 20 minute before
removing the dishes in order to allow them to cool. To prevent any
water droplets on the upper rack from falling onto the dishes in the
lower rack, empty the lower rack first and then the upper one.

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5 TROUBLESHOOTING
The dishwasher can to signal a number of malfunctions by turning on various
indicator lights, as described below (see following table):
FAULT DESCRIPTION
E1
Acquastop failure
The anti-flooding system has tripped (only for models
fitted with this feature). Activates in case of water leaks.
Contact the technical assistance service.
E3
Water heating malfunction
The water is not heated or is incorrectly heated.
Repeat the washing program; if the problem persists,
contact the technical assistance service.
E4
Water temperature monitoring malfunction
Interrupt the current program. Switch off the
dishwasher, switch it back on again, program a new
cycle and press start. If the problem persists, contact
the technical assistance service.
E5
Water intake malfunction
The appliance does not take in water or does so
incorrectly. Make sure the water connections are
correct, that the water supply tap is open and that the
filter is not clogged. If the problem persists, contact
the technical assistance service.
E6
Water pump-out malfunction
The appliance does not pump out the water or does
so incorrectly. Make sure the drain hose is not kinked
or crushed and that the siphon and filters are not
clogged. If the problem persists, contact the technical
assistance service.
Tab. 4-01
Light off Light on Light flashing

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If an alarm situation occurs, the dishwasher interrupts the current program and
signals the fault.
• Alarms E1, E3, E4, immediately terminate the current program.
• Alarms E5, E6 interrupt the current program and, after the problem has been
eliminated, resume the cycle.
To “reset” an alarm:
• open or close the door, or switch the appliance on and back off again. At this
point, the dishwasher can be programmed again.
If the fault persists, contact the Authorized Technical Assistance Ser-
vice.
CONTENTS

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1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................3
2 DESCRIPTION ET UTILISATION DES COMMANDES .................................5
2.1 Bandeau de commande.............................................................................5
2.2 Sélection du programme de lavage, mise en marche et arrêt .....................6
2.2.1 Mise en marche .........................................................................................8
2.2.2 Sélection et démarrage du programme ......................................................8
2.2.3 Fin du programme...................................................................................... 8
2.2.4 Interruption d’un programme...................................................................... 9
2.2.5 Sélection d’un autre programme ................................................................ 9
2.2.6 Annulation du programme en cours d’exécution ........................................9
2.2.7 Options....................................................................................................10
2.2.8 Arrêt .......................................................................................................11
2.3 Fonctions supplémentaires....................................................................... 11
2.3.1 Réglage de l’adoucisseur ......................................................................... 11
3 POUR ÉCONOMISER DE L’ÉNERGIE ET RESPECTER
L’ENVIRONNEMENT ................................................................................ 13
3.1 Pour réduire les consommations de produit de lavage et respecter
l’environnement........................................................................................13
4 VIDER LE LAVE-VAISSELLE..................................................................... 14
5 GUIDE DE DÉPANNAGE..........................................................................15

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