RCA RDW3208 User manual

Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
Dishwasher
RDW3208

To review the section onTroubleshooting Tips
will helpyouto solvesome common problems
by yourself .
Dear Customer,
Pleasecarefully reading it before using the dishwasher
will help youto use and maintain thedishwasher properly.
Pass iton toanysubsequent owner of the appliance.
This manual contains sectionsofSafetyInstructions,
Operating Instructions,InstallationInstructions and
TroubleshootingTips, etc.
The manufacturer,followinga policy ofconstant
development and updating of the product, may
make modifications without giving prior notice.
Keep it to refer toat alater date.
If you can not resolve the troublesby yourself ,
please ask for the help ofprofessional technicians.
Dishwasher Features.................................... ...3
Attentionbeforeor afterloading theDishwasher
Baskets..........................................................6
Filtering System.............................................11
Caring forthe Dishwasher..................... .........12.
A FilltheRinseAid Dispenser.........................4ʙ
B Function of Detergent .................................4ʙ
Loadingthe Basket...........................................7
Cutlery Basket............................................... 8
Wash Cycle Table........................................... 9
Turning ontheAppliance................................9
Change theProgramme.............. ................10....
At the End of theWash Cycle...........................10
Positioning the Appliance................... ..........14..
Water Connection.................................. .......14.
AboutPowerConnection........................ .......14.
Connection of Drain Hoses..................... .......16.
Start ofdishwasher............................. .. ......16.. ..
Before calling for service........................... .....17.
Error codes.................................... ..............18.
Technical information.............................. .....19..
ControlPanel...................................................3

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This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce
theriskofelectricshockbyprovidingapathof
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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Donot abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish
rack of the dishwasher.
Do not touch the heating element during or
immediately after use.
(This instruction is only applicable to machines
with a visual heating element.)
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.
Useonly detergentand rinse additives
designed foran automaticdishwasher.
Never usesoap,laundry detergent, or hand
washingdetergent in your dishwasher. Keep
these products out of the reach of children.
During installation, the power supply mustnot
be excessively ordangerously bent or flattened.
Thedoorshould notbeleft intheopenposition
since this could present a trippinghazards.
Donot tamper withcontrols.
Donot place any heavy objects of stand on the
door when it is open. The appliance could tip
forward.
Whenloadingitems to bewashed:
1) Locatesharpitems so that they are notlikely
to damage the door seal;
2 Warning:Knives and otherutensils with
sharp pointsmust be loaded in the basket
with their points down or placed in a
horizontal position.
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When using your dishwasher, you should
prevent plastic items from coming into contact
with heating element.(Thisinstruction is only
applicable to machines with a visual heating
element.)
If thesupply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by themanufactureror itsservice agent or a
similarly qualified personin order toavoid a
hazard.
Please dispose of packing materials properly.
Use the dishwasher only for its intendedfunction.
Remove the door to the washing compartment when
removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding
it.
Dishwasher detergents are strongly alkaline, they
can be extremelydangerous if swallowed.Avoid
contact with skin and eyes and keep children away
from the dishwasher whenthe dooris open.
Check that the detergent receptible is empty
after completion of the wash cycle.
The appliance is to beconnected to the water
mains using new hosesets and that old hose-sets
should notbe reused.
The maximumnumber of place settings to be
washedis 6.
The maximumpermissible inletwater pressureis
1Mpa.
The minimumpermissible inlet water pressure is
0.04Mpa.
Children should be supervised to ensurethat 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 applianceby a
person responsible for their safety.
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When using your dishwasher, follow the precautions listed below:
Donot operate your dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place. Open
the door very carefully if the dishwasher is
operating, there is a risk of water squirting out.
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
theoutlet. Have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.

before usingit forthe first time.
To get the best performance from your dishwasher, read all operating instructions
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The rinse aidis released duringthe final rinse to prevent water fromforming droplets on your dishes. Thatcan leave
spotsand streaks.It alsoimproves drying by allowing waterto sheetoff thedishes.Your dishwasher is designedto
use liquid rinse aids. The rinse aid dispenser is located inside the door next to the detergent dispenser. To fill the
dispenser, openthe capand pour the rinse aid intothe dispenser until the level indicator turns completely black.
The volumeof the rinse aid container is about110ml.
RinseAid Dispenser
Function ofRinseAid
Rinseaidis automaticallyaddedduring thelast rinse, ensuring thoroughrinsing, and spot and streakfree drying.
As the rinse aiddiminishes, thesize of theblack dot
on the rinse aid level indicator changes, as illustratedbelow.
Full
3/4full
1/2full
1 / 4 full - Shouldrefillto eliminate spotting
Empty
When to Refill the RinseAid Dispenser
If there is no rinse-aid warning light in the controlpanel, you can judge the amountof rinse-aid bythe color
ofthe optical level indicator locatednextto the cap.When the rinse-aid container isfull, the whole
indicator will bedark.Asthe rinse-aid diminishes, thesize of thedarkdotdecreases. You shouldnever let
the rinse aid get below 1 / 4 full.
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Attention!
Only use brandedrinse aid for dishwasher.Never fillthe rinse aid dispenser with anyothersubstances
(e.g. Dishwashercleaningagent, liquid detergent).Thiswould damage the appliance.
To open the dispenser, turn thecap to the "open" (left) arrow and liftit out.
Pour therinse aidinto the dispenser, being careful not to overfill.
Replace the cap by inserting italigned with "open" arrow andturning it to the closed (right) arrow.
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during the next wash. Don'tforgetto replace thecapbefore you close dishwasher door.
Clean upany rinseaidsplitduring filling with anabsorbent cloth toavoid excessive foaming

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Detergents
There are 3 sorts of detergents
1.With phosphate andwithchlorine
2.With phosphate and without chlorine
3.Without phosphateand without chloride
Based on their chemical composition, dishwasher can be split in two basic types:
The use of normal washing programmesin conjunction with concentrated detergents
reducespollution andis goodforyourdishes;these wash programmes arespeciallymatched
tothedirt-dissolvingpropertiesofthe enzymes ofthe concentrated detergent.For this reason
normal washprogrammes in which concentrated detergents are used can achievethesame
resultsthatcanotherwiseonlybeachieved using heavy program.
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Detergent tabletsof different brandsdissolveat different speeds. Forthisreason some
detergent tablets cannot dissolve and developtheir full cleaning power during short
programmes. Therefore please uselongprogrammes whenusing detergent tablets, to
ensure thecompleteremoval of detergent residuals.
Concentrated Detergent
DetergentTablets
conventional, alkaline detergents with caustic components
low alkaline concentrated detergents withnaturalenzymes
Normally new pulverised detergentis without phosphate. The water softener functionof
phosphateis notgiven. Inthis casewe recommendto fill salt in thesaltcontainereven when
thehardness of wateris only 6 dH. If detergents withoutphosphate were used in case of hardwater
often white spotsappear at dishes and glasses. In this caseplease add more detergent toreach
betterresults. Detergentswithout chlorine do only bleach a little. Strong and coloured spots will not
removed completely.In this case pleasechoose a programme with higherTemperature.
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Detergent tablets areonlyfor the models with 3 in1 function or3 in 1program.
Detergentswithits chemicalingredients are necessary toremove dirt, crush dirt and transport it outof the dishwasher.
anddry.
Don't putpowder detergent into the dispenseruntilyou're ready towash dishes.
Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh
Proper Use of Detergent
Adjusting RinseAid Dispenser
Therinseaid dispenser has foursettings.The recommended setting is on "3".
If thedishes still arenotdrying properly or arespotted, adjustthe dial tothe
next higher number on "4".
Increase thedoseif there aredropsof water or lime spotsonthe dishes afterwashing.
Reduce it ifthere arestickywhitish stains on your dishes or a bluish filmonglasswareor
knife blades.

Amount ofDetergent to Use
The dispenser must be refilledbefore thestart of each washcyclefollowingtheinstructions
provided inthe WashCycleTable . Your dishwasher uses less detergent andrinse aidthen
conventional dishwasher.Generally, only one tablespoon of detergentis needed for
anormalwash load.Also,moreheavilysoileditemsneed more detergent.Always addthe
detergent just before starting the dishwasher,otherwise it could get damp and will not
dissolveproperly.
Detergent Dispenser
Always addthe detergentjustbefore startingeach wash cycle.
Only use branded detergent aid for dishwasher.
Ifthe lidisclosed: press release button.The lid springs open.
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Detergent tablet
Detergent powder
Fill thedetergent dispenser with detergent.
The marking indicates the dosing levels , as
illustrated on right:
The placecan load15g detergent.
The place can load 25g detergent .
Pleaseobservethemanufacturersdosing andstorage
Recommendations asstated onthedetergentpackaging.
Closethe lidandpress until itlocks in place.
Ifthedishesareheavily soiled, place anadditional
detergent dose in the pre-washdetergent chamber. This detergent will take effect duringthe pre-wash phase.
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Fill in detergent
You findinformationabout theamountofdetergentforthesingleprogramme onthe lastpage.
Please aware,thataccording to thelevel soiling and the specifichardness of water differences are possible.
Please observethe manufacturer's recommendationson the detergent packaging.
Dishwasher detergentis corrosive! Take care tokeep itout ofreach 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
Pewter or 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 after a large number of washes
Silver and aluminium parts have a
tendency to discolour duringwashing
Glazed patternsmay fade if machine
washed frequently
Are not suitable Areof limited suitability
Use a mild detergent that is describedas 'kind of dishes'. If necessary, seek further
information from detergent manufacturers.
Forparticularitems, select a programmewith aslowa temperature.
To prevent damage, donot take glassand cutlery out of the dishwasher immediately
after theprogrammehas ended.
Consider buying utensils which are identified asdishwasher-proof.
Dishes and items of cutlerymustnot lie inside one another, or cover each other.
To avoiddamage toglasses,theymust nottouch.
Loadlarge items whichare most difficult toclean intothe basket.
Longbladed knivesstored inan upright positionarea potential hazard!
Longand/or sharpitems of cutlery such ascarving knivesmust be positioned
horizontally in the basket.
Please donotoverload yourdishwasher. This isimportant forgoodresults and for
reasonable energyconsume.
Loadhollow items such as cups, glasses, pans etc. With the opening downwards so that
water cannot collect in the container or a deep base.
(For best performance of the dishwasher, follow these loading guidelines.
Features and appearanceof baskets and cutlery baskets may vary from your model.)
Scrape off any largeamounts of leftover food. Soften remnants of burnt food inpans
Itis notnecessarytorinsethedishesunderrunningwater.
Place objects inthe dishwasher in following way:
1.Items such ascups,glasses,pots/pans,etc. arefacedown.
2.Curved items,or those with recesses,shouldbeloaded ata slant sothat watercanrunoff.
3.All utensils arestacked securely and can not tipover.
4.Allutensils areplacedinthewaythat the sprayarmscanrotatedfreely duringwashing.
Very small items shouldnot be washed in the dishwasher as they could easily fall out of the basket.

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Position the dishesand cookware sothat they will not get moved by the spray of water.
Loading the Basket
Loading the Basket
Plate racks ofBasket
The basket isfitted with plate racks which
can be stowedhorizontal if required.
Saucers
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Serving bowl
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Glasses
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Cups
6
Oval platter
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Dinner plates Bread and
butter plates
8
Fruit bowl
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Cutlery basket
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Cutleryshould beplaced in the cutlery basket withhandlesat the bottom. If the rack has side baskets, thespoon
shouldbe loaded individuallyinto theappropriate slots, especiallylong utensils shouldbe placed in the horizontal
positionat the front of theupper basket asshown.
Do not letany item extend through bottom.
Always loadsharp utensilswith the sharp point down!
Teaspoons
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Dinner forks
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Serving forks
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Servingspoons
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Knives
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Salad forks
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Means: needto fill rinse intothe Rinse-Aid Dispenser.
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Startingawashcycle...
1. Drawout thebasket(seethe section entitled Loading theDishwasher );
2. Pourin thedetergent (see thesection entitled Salt, Detergent andRinseAid );
3. Insert theplugintothe socket. Thepower supplyis 120V/60 Hz;
4. Makesure that the watersupply isturned onto full pressure;
5. Close thedoorandp
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Press theprogram button toselect wash programyou need
7.Thenpress theStart/Resetbutton, the dishwasher beginsto start.
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When you press the Start/Resetbuttonto pause during washing,
the program light willstop blinking andthe dishwasher will mooing
every minute unless you press the Start/Reset button tostart.
For normally soiled loads,
such as pots, plates,glasses
and lightly soiled pans.
standard daily cycle.
For the heaviest soiled loads,
such aspots,pans,casserole
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It is dangerous to open thedoor when washing, because the hot water may scald you.
Whenthe workingcycle has finished,thebuzzer ofdishwasher will sound8 seconds,thenstop.Turn off
theapplianceusing the ON/OFFbutton, shut off thewater supply and openthe door of thedishwasher.
Wait a few minutes before unloadingthe dishwasher to avoidhandling the dishes andutensils whilethey
arestillhotandmoresusceptible tobreakage.Theywillalsodrybetter.
Switch Off the Dishwasher
,only inthiscasethe programmehasended.
1.Switch off the dishwasher by pressing the ON/OFF button.
2.Turn offthe water tap!
eAll th phase lights are off
Open the door carefully.
Hot dishesaresensitiveto knocks. The dishes shouldthereforebe allowed tocooldownaround 15 minutes
before removing from the appliance.
Openthedishwasher's door, leaveit ajar and wait a few minutesbeforeremoving the dishes.In this way they
will be cooler and the drying will be improved.
Unloading the dishwasher
It is normal that the dishwasher is wet inside.
If you open the doorwhen washing, themachinewill pause. When you close the door ,
themachinewill keep on working after10 seconds
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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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Open the door a little to stop the washing.
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Premise:You can modify the washing program, When thedishwasher just
runs for a short time. Otherwise, thedetergent may have already been
released,and the appliance may have alreadydrained the washwater. If this
is the case, the detergent dispenser must be refilled (see the section entitled
" LoadingtheDetergent " ).
To changthe washing program, pressthe start/reset button topause theworking program,
then press the programbutton morethan 3seconds which you need,thewashing resume
The lights show the state of the dishwasher:
a)All lights off----------------------------------On stand by
b) One of the ghts on----------------------Being paused
c) One of the blinking----------------------Running
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Press the start/reset button, the dishwasher will run
after 10 seconds.

The filter preventlarger remnants offoodor other objects from getting insidethe pump.
The filter system consists of acoarse filter, a flat (Main filter)
and a micro filter (fine filter).
Food and soil particles trapped bythis filter arepulverizedby a
special jet on the spray arm and washed downto drain.
Mainfilter
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Larger items, suchas pieces ofbone or glass, that could block
the drain are trapped in the coarsefilter. To remove theitems
caught bythe filter,gently squeeze thetap on the top ofthis
filterand lift out.
Coarse filter
3
This filterholdssoiland food residue in the sump area and
prevents itfrom being redeposit on the dishes during wash cycle.
Fine filter
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Filter assembly
The filter efficiently
For best performanceandresults, the filter assembly must be regularly. thisreason, itis agood ideato
remove thelarger foodparticlestrappingin the filter after each wash cycleby rinsingthe filter and cup under
runningwater. To remove the filter assembly,pull on thecup handle inthe upward direction.
removes food particles from the wash water, allowing it to be re-cyclated during the cycle.
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Neverrun the dishwasher without the filters inplace.
The dishwasher must never be usedwithoutthe filters.
Improper replacement of the filter may reducethe performance level of theappliance
and damage dishes and utensils.
If do it from step1 to step 3, the filter system will be removed; Reverse operate by placing the
main filter ,then screw up the fine filter to finish installation
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The control panel canbe cleaned byusing a lightlydampened cloth and dry thoroughly.
The exterior use agood appliance polish wax.
Never usesharp objects,scouring pads or harsh cleanerson any part of the dishwasher.
ProtectAgainst Freezing
1.Cut off electrical power to thedishwasher.
2.Turnoff the water supply anddisconnect thewater inlet pipe from the water valve.
3.Drain water from the inlet pipe and water valve. (Use a panto catch the water)
4.Reconnect thewater inlet pipe to the water valve.
5.Remove the filter at thebottom ofthe tub and use a sponge to use up water insump.
please takefrostprotection measures on dishwasher inwinter.E fter washingcycles,
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- Inspect the filters for blockingevery timethe dishwasher has been used.
- By unscrewingthe coarse filter.youcanremove the filter system.Remove any food remnants and
clean the filters under running water.
Remarks:
CleaningTheFilter
CleaningTheDoor
To clean the coarse filter and the fine filter, use acleaning brush.Reassemble the filter parts asshown in the figures
in the last page and reinsert the entire assembly in the dishwasher, positioning in its seat and pressing downward.
Theentirefilter assembly shouldbecleanedonce a week.
When cleaningthe filters, don't knock on them. Otherwise, the filters could be
contortedandthe performance of dishwashercouldbe debased.
To clean the edge aroundthe door, youshould use only a softwarm,
damp cloth.To avoid penetration of water intothe door lock and
electrical components, do not usea spray cleaner of any kind.
Never usea spray cleaner to cleanthe door panelas it may damagethe door lock
and electrical components.
Abrasive agent or some paper towel should notbeused because ofthe riskof
scratching or leaving spots on the stainless steel surface.
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If your dishwasher cannot workbecause ofthe ice, please contact professional service persons.

Itis recommend that yourun a wash cycle with the
dishwasher empty and then removethe plugfrom the
socket, turn offthe watersupply and leave the door of
the appliance slightlyopen. This will help thedoor
seals to ast longer and prevent odours from forming
withintheappliance.
Iftheappliancemustbemoved,trytokeepitinthe
verticalposition.Ifabsolutely necessary, it canbe
positioned onits back.
Oneof the factors that cause odors to formin the
dishwasher isfoodthat remains trapped inthe seals.
Periodic cleaning with adamp spongewill prevent this
fromoccurring.
After every wash, turn off the water supply to the
appliance and leave the door slightly open so that
moisture and odors are not trapped inside.
Before cleaning or performing maintenance, always
remove the plug from the socket.
To clean the exterior andrubber parts of the dishwasher,
do not use solvents or abrasive cleaning products.
Onlyuse a cloth with warmsoapy water.
To remove spotsor stains from thesurface ofthe
interior, use a cloth dampened with water with a little
vinegar,or a cleaning product made specifically for
dishwashers.
After Every Wash
RemovethePlug
No Solvents orAbrasive Cleaning Moving theAppliance
Seals
Whenitisnotinneedforalongtime
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Theinstallation of the pipes
andelectricalequipments
should be done by professionals.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical power before
installingdishwasher.
Failuretodosocanresultindeath
or electrical shock.
Theinstallationposition of dishwasher should benear the existing inlet anddrain
hoses and power cord.
Oneside ofthe cabinet sinkshould bechosentofacilitatethe connection ofdrain
hoses of the dishwasher.
Cleaning the SprayArms
The spray arms can be easily removed for periodic cleaning
ofthe nozzles, to preventpossibleclogging.Wash them
underrunning waterand carefully replace them intheir seats,
checking that theirrotarymovement is in noway impeded.
Graspthe middle ofthe spray arm, pull it upwardsto remove
it.Wash thearms undera jet of running water andreturn them
carefully totheirseat.After reassembly,check that thespray
arms turn freely.Otherwise, checkthat theyhavebeen
installed correctly.

Ensure the voltage andfrequency of the power being corresponds to
those on therating plate. Onlyinsert theplug intoan electricalsocketwhich is earthed
properly. If theelectricalsocket to which the appliance must beconnectedis not
appropriatefor the plug , replacethe socket, rather than usinga adaptors orthe likeas
they could cause overheating andburns.
Pleaselookat the rating label to know the rating voltage andconnectthe dishwasher to the appropriatepower 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 USE AN EXTENSION CORD ORAN ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY 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,
anddrainhoses that can bepositioned tothe rightortheleftto facilitateproper installation.

Yourdishwasher comes equipped witha'quickconnect'assembly (includes inlet anddrain hose).The
faucet adapter must beinstalled on thefaucetbeforeyou can connect thedishwasher.This adapter is
included inside your dishwasher.The faucetadapter iscompatiblewith faucets inclusiveof either male
(outside) orfemale (inside) threaded faucet connections.
In order to avoid that there is more water staying in the inlet hose, please close the faucet after using.
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Screwthe faucet adapter onto (or into) thefaucettap.Checkfor leaks (use Teflontape toeliminate if
necessary).
Connect the six-sided connection of the drain hose to the drain port connection on the back of the
dishwashercabinet.Donotover-tighten(to avoiddamageto threads).
Connect the star-shaped connection of the inlet hose to the inlet port on the back of the dishwasher
cabinet. Do not over-tighten (to avoid damageto threads).
Connectthe circular connectionof thedrainhoseonto the longer(bottom) maleconnection onthe quick
connect.
Connectthe circular connectionof theinlet hose onto the shorter (top) male connection onthe quick
connect.
Attach thequickconnect onto thefaucet adapter,by pulling down the outer locking collar on thequick
connect, while pushing the quick connect upward onto thefaucet adapter.
When the quick connect snaps onto the faucet adapter,release the locking collar. Verify the connection
is secure.
Slowly open the hot waterline and check forany signofwater leaksat all hoseconnections. If leaks are
located, immediately close the water supply and repair thehoseconnections.
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Important
WARNING
1. Onceyou open thewater supplyline, (even if it is closedimmediately thereafter), the inlethose will be
pressurized.
2.To relieve waterpressure frominsidetheinlet hose, (make surethewaterline (faucet) isclosed):press
and holdthe redpressurereliefbutton onthe quickconnectuntil theflow ofwaterstops.
Shutoffthe water supply at the faucet.
Disconnect the powersupplycord
NOTE:
Hard water conditions will adversely affect the washing performance of your dishwasher. Hard
water conditions will also contribute to 'lime' (white film substance) deposits and/or 'scaling' on the
stainless steel surface of the dishwasher tub and heater element, located in the sump underneath
the removable filter screen. To assist in minimizing these conditions, itis recommendedto
periodically operate/rinse the inside of the dishwasher(empty) using 1 cup ofwhitevinegarat least
once aweek.
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Disconnecting your Dishwasher
FAILURE TORELIEVEWATER PRESSURE, BEFORE DISCONNECTINGTHE QUICK-CONNECT
FROMTHE FAUCET, WILLRESULT IN BACK-PRESSURE OVER-SPRAY.THE TEMPERATUREOF
INCOMINGWATER CAN BE VERY HOT, AND BACK-PRESSURE OVER-SPRAY COULD CAUSE
SEVERE BURNSAND/OR SCALDING.
DO NOT LET CHILDREN DISCONNECT THE DISHWASHER; CLOSESUPERVISION OF CHILDREN IS
ALWAYS IMPORTANT AROUNDAPPLIANCES.
DANGER
Thefollowingthings should becheckedbefore starting the dishwasher.
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The dishwasher is level and fixed properly
2 The inlet valve is open
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There is a leakage at the connections of the conducts
4 The wires are tightly connected
5 Thepowerisswitchedon
6 The inlet and drain hoses are knotted
7 All packing materials and printings should betaken out from the dishwasher
The content ofthis manual is very helpful to the users.
After installation, please make sure to keep 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.
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Item of crockery
are insecure
in the wash cabinet.
This may be caused
by on-site installation
or the cross-section of
the piping.
Aprogrammewasnot
run after dishwasher
salt was added.
Traces of salt have
got into the wash cy 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.
Alwaysrun the Quick wash programme .
without any crockery in the dishwasher and
without selecting the Turbo function (if present),
after adding dishwasher salt.
Check the lip .Ensure the fix is 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 )" CleaningThe Filter "
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 thedishwasher 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 intensiveprogramme.
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
thepathofspayarms.r
The filter combination
in the base of wash
cabinet is not clean or
is not correctly fitted.
This may cause
the sp ay arm jets
to get blocked.
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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,
thewatershouldberemovedbeforerestartingthedishwasher.
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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 waterintake is restricted,
or water pressure is too low.
Some element of dishwasher leaks . Overflow.