Teka DW6 42 FI User manual

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Use and Maintenance Manual
Manual de Uso y Mantenimiento
Manual de Utilização e Manutenção
Manual d'Emploi et Entretien
Bedienungsanleitung und pilegehinweise
Istruzioni sull’uso
DW6 42 FI

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Index
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Safety information
Installation
Getting to know your dishwasher
How to fill the salt
How to fill rinse aid
How to fill the detergent
Not suitable for the dishwasher
Arranging crockery, glasses, etc. in the dishwasher
Programme overview
Washing dishes
How to keep your dishwasher in shape
Care and maintenance
Fault finding
Technical data
Important information
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Safety information
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The dishwasher must only be used by adults for the washing of household dishes and cooking utensils.
This appliance cannot be installed outdoor, not even if the area in which it is installed is covered by a
roof; it is also very dangerous to leave it exposed to the rain and elements.
Do not place any heavy objects or stand on the door when it is open. The appliance could tip forward.
The water inside the dishwasher is not suitable for drinking.
Do not use solvents of any kind inside your dishwasher. They could cause an explosion danger.
Open the door very carefully if the dishwasher is operating. There is a risk of water squirting out.
During normal use
Do not touch the heating element during or after a wash cycle.
Fundamental rules to follow when using the appliance:
- Never touch the dishwasher when barefoot or with wet hands or feet;
- We discourage the use of extension cords and multiple sockets;
- If the appliance is not operating properly or maintenance must be performed, disconnect the
appliance from the power supply.
Place the dishwasher and connect it up in accordance with the installation instructions.
The dishwasher must not be connected to the electricity supply while installation is being carried out.
Ensure that the domestic wiring is properly earthed.
The mains electricity supply must conform to the details shown on the dishwasher nameplate.
Do not connect the dishwasher to the electricity supply via an extension cable.
Built-under and built-in appliances should always be installed under a continuous work surface which
is attached to the adjacent cupboards, in order to ensure that the appliance is entirely stable.
After the appliance has been installed,the mains plug should still be easily accessible.
The plastic housing on the water inlet contains an electrically operated valve.The connecting wires
are inside the inlet hose.Do not cut through this hose and do not immerse the plastic housing in water.
During installation, the power supply cord must not be excessively or dangerously bent or flattened.
During installation
For Switzerland only:
There are no restrictions on installing the appliance between wooden or plastic walls as part of a fitted
kitchen. If the appliance is not plugged into a wall socket, it must be connected to the mains via a
separator for all poles within the domestic wiring system. This device must have a gap of at least 3mm
between open contacts, in order to conform with relevant safety regulations.
At time of delivery
Check packaging and dishwasher immediately for signs of transport damage. If the appliance is
damaged, do not put it into use but contact your supplier or customer service without delay.
Please dispose of packaging materials properly.

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If your family includes children
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,sensory
or mental capcabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,unless they have been given supervi-
sion or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they to not play with the appliance.
Keep detergents out of the reach of children, who must also be kept away from the dishwasher when
it is open.
If a fault occurs
If the appliance malfunctions, turn off water supply to the appliance and disconnect the plug from the
wall socket. Then, consult the section entitled, "Fault finding" .If you cannot solve the problem, con-
tact a service center.
Only specialised personnel are authorised to make repairs.
If the supply cord is damaged ,it must be replaced by the manufacture ,its service agent of similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
To maintain the EFFICIENCY and SAFETY of this appliance,we recommend:
- call only the Service Centers authorized by the manufacturer.
- always use original Spare Parts.
When disposing of old appliances
Appliances which are no longer being used must be made inoperable by cutting the power supply
cord and removing the door lock.
Take the appliance to a designated waste disposal center.
Warning
Children could get locked in the appliance (risk of suffocation)
or get stuck in other positions. Therefore: Remove the mains
plug, cut the mains wire and set aside. Damage the door lock so
that the door can no longer be closed.
Dangerous voltage
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Cold water connection
Connect the water supply hose to a threaded 3/4 (gas)
connector, making sure that it is fastened tightly in place (see
fig.A).
Some models are fitted with an "Aquastop" water supply hose
(see fig.B) in which the small filter is already housed in the
threaded end.
If the water pipes are new or have not been used for an ex-
tended period of time, let the water run to make sure that the
water is clear and free of impurities. If this precaution is not
taken, there is a risk that the water inlet can get blocked and
damage the appliance.
Positioning the appliance
Change the appliance in the desired location. The back should rest against the wall behind it, and the
sides, along the adjacent cabinets or wall. The dishwasher is equipped with water supply and drain
hoses that can be positioned to the right or the left to facilitate proper installation.
fig.A
Anti-Flooding protection
If dishwasher is equipped with a system that stops the supply of water in the event of a problem with the water
supply hose, or leaks within the unit, in order to prevent damage to your home. If for any reason the box
containing the electrical components happens to get damaged, remove the plug for the appliance from the
socket immediately. In order to guarantee that the anti-flooding feature operates properly, the "A" box with water
supply hose must be attached to the water supply tap as shown in fig.B. No other type of connection is acceptable.
The water supply hose must not, under any circumstances, be cut, as it contains electrical parts which are live.
If the length of the hose is not adequate to make a proper connection, the hose must be replaced with one which
is long enough. This hose is available upon request from specialised retailers and service center.
fig.B
Levelling the appliance
Once the appliance is positioned, adjust the feet (screwing them
in or out) to adjust the dishwasher, making it level. In any case,
the appliance should not be inclined more than 2˚. If the appli-
ance is levelled, it will help ensure proper performance.
Installation
Warning
The appliance is to be connected to the
water mains using new hose-sets and
that old hose-sets should not be reused.
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Drain hose connection
Insert the drain hose into a drain pipe with a minimum diameter of 4cm, or let it run into the sink, making
sure to avoid bending or crimping it. If necessary, fit a syphon trap (U-bend) with a connecting piece for
the drain hose (fig.C). The free end of the hose must be at a height between 40 and 100 cm and must not
be immersed in water.
fig.C
Attention:
The connecting piece for syphon trap (U-bend) must be solidly
fastened to the wall to prevent the drain hose from moving and
allowing water to spill outside the drain.
Electrical Connection
After making sure that the voltage and frequency values for the current in the home correspond to those
on the rating plate (located on the stainless steel inner door of the appliance) and that the electrical
system is correct for the maximum voltage on the rating plate, insert the plug into an electrical socket
which is earthed properly (the earthing of the appliance is a safety requirement mandated by law).
If the electrical socket to which the appliance must be connected is not appropriate for the plug, replace
the whole cable, rather than using adaptors or the similar like as they could cause overheating and
burns.
Caution:
The dishwasher plug must be accessible even when the appli-
ance is installed as a built-in unit so that maintenance can be
done safely.
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Getting to know your dishwasher
Close-up view (control panel)
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Dishwasher interior
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A
C
B
EGI
DHFJ
Low Salt Indicator
A
B
C
D
E
Low Rinse Aid Indicator
Programme Indicator
Programme Button
"3 in 1" Button
F
G
H
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JON-OFF Button
" 1/2 " Button
Delayed Start Button
ON-OFF Indicator
Time-remaining Indicator
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b
c
d
e
Upper Rack
Rack Height Adjustor
Top Spray Arm
Lower Rack
Washing Filter
Detergent and Rinse Aid Dispenser
Salt Container Cap
Bottom Spray Arm
Third Sprayer
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b
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Salt
The hardness of the water varies from place to place. If hard water is used in the dishwasher, deposits
will form on the dishes and utensils.
The appliance is equipped with a special softener that uses a salt specifically designed to eliminate lime
and minerals from the water.
How to fill the salt
Loading the salt into the container
Always use salt intended for use with dishwashers.
The salt container is located beneath the lower rack and should be filled as follows:
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When the low salt indicator “E” lights, you must fill the salt.
Remove the lower rack and then unscrew and remove
the cap from the salt container;
If you are filling the container for the first time, fill it with
water;
Place the end of the funnel (supplied) into the hole and
introduce about 2 kg of salt. It is normal for a small amount
of water to come out of the salt container.
Carefully screw the cap back on.
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Important
To prevent the formation of rust, load the salt just before beginning a
wash cycle.
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Adjusting salt consumption
The dishwasher is designed to allow for adjusting the amount
of salt consumed based on the hardness of the water used.
This is intended to optimize and customize the level of salt
consumption so that it remains at a minimum.
To adjust salt consumption, proceed as follows:
Unscrew the cap from the salt container;
There is a ring on the container with an arrow on it (see
figure to the side),
If necessary, rotate the ring in an anticlockwise direction
from the "-" setting towards the "+" sign, based on the
hardness of the water being used.
It is recommended that adjustments be made in accordance with the following table:
Water Hardness
Clarke
degrees ºdH mmol/l Selector
position
Salt
consumption
(Grams/cycle)
Autonomy
(cycles/2kg)
0 - 14 0 - 17 0 - 1,7
1,8 - 4,418 - 4414 - 36
36 - 71 45 - 89 4,5 - 8,9
>89>71 >8,9
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"-"
middle
/0
20
40
60"+"
60
40
25
Level
1
2
3
4
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Rinse aid
This product makes dishes sparkle and helps them to dry without spotting. The dispenser is located on
the inside panel of the door .
Important
Proper dosage of the rinse aid improves drying.
If drops of water remain on the dishes or spotting occurs, the dosage
adjuster should be turned to a higher setting.
If the dishes have white streaks, turn the dosage adjuster to a lower
setting.
Loading the rinse aid
Regardless of the type of detergent dispenser installed on
your appliance, you must proceed as indicated below when
loading the rinse aid.
To open the dispenser, turn the "1" cap in an anti-clockwise
direction and then pour in the rinse aid, making sure not to
overfill. The amount of rinse aid used for each cycle can be
regulated by turning the "2" dose adjuster, located beneath
the "1" cap, with a screwdriver.
There are 6 different settings; the normal dosage setting is
3.
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How to fill rinse aid
When the low rinse aid indicator “ D” lights , you must load
rinse aid .
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Detergent
Detergent specifically intended for use with dishwashers
must be used. The dispenser must be refilled before the start
of each wash cycle following the instructions provided in the
"Programme overview". The detergent dispenser is located
on the inside panel of the door.
Loading the detergent
Notice:
To facilitate closing the cover, remove any excess of detergent on
the edges of the dispenser.
To open the " 3 " cover on the dispenser, press the " 4 "
button.
The detergent for the wash cycle should be poured into
the " 5 " compartment.
The detergent for the pre-wash cycle should be poured
into the “ 6 ” compartment.
After the detergent has been placed in the dispenser,
close the cover and press down until it clicks in place.
How to fill the detergent
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6
4
3
Notice:
The usage of 3 in 1 or similar tablets is forbidden when Heat wash,
Rapid Wash and Soak programmes are selected.

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en Not suitable for the dishwasher
What you should not put into the dishwasher
Cutlery and tableware manufactured in whole or part from wood.They become faded and unsightly in
appearance.Furthermore,the adhesives that are used are not suitable for the temperature that occur
inside the dishwasher.Delicate decorative glassware and vases,special antique or irreplaceable china.
The decorative patterns on such items will not be dishwasher-proof.
Plastic objects that are not resistant to hot water, copper and pewter utensils are also not suitable.
Decorative patterns printed or painted onto the surface of crockery, glasses, etc.,aluminium and silver
items tend to become discoloured or faded if washed in the diswasher. Some types of glass can become
opaque in appearance after they have been washed many times in a dishwasher. Highly absorbent
materials, such as sponges and towels,should never be placed in the dishwasher.
Our recommendation
In future, only purchase table or kitchenware that has been confirmed as being dishwasher-proof.
Important
Dishes or cutlery that have been soiled by tobacco ash, wax,
Iubricating grease or paint, should not be put in the dishwasher.
Damage to glassware and other dishes
Possible causes
type of glass or manufacturing process
chemical composition of detergent
water temperature and duration of dishwasher programme.
Use glassware or porcelain dishes that have been marked ‘dishwasher-proof’ by the manufacturer.
Use a mild detergent that is described as ‘kind to dishes’. If necessary, seek further information from
detergent manufacturers.
Select a programme with a low temperature and a short duration as possible.
To prevent damage, take glass and cutlery out of the dishwasher as soon as possible after the
programme has ended.
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en Arranging crockery, glasses, etc. in the dishwasher
Before placing the dishes in the dishwasher, remove larger food particles to prevent the filter from be-
coming clogged, which results in reduced performance.
If the pots and pans have baked-on food that is extremely hard to remove, we recommend that they are
soaked before washed. This will eliminate the need for extra wash cycles.
Pull out the rack to load the dishwasher.
How to use the lower rack
We recommend that you place the most difficult to clean items
on the bottom rack: pots, pans, lids, serving dishes and bowls,
as shown in the figure to the right.
It is preferable to place serving dishes and lids on the sides of
the racks in order to avoid blocking the rotation of the top spray
arm.
Pots, serving bowls, etc. must always be placed face down
(see fig.D) .
Deep pots should be slanted to allow the water to flow out.
fig.D
Normal daily load
Warning
knives and other utensils with sharp
points must be loaded in the basket
with their points down or placed in a
horizontal position.
E1
E2
E3
The lower rack features fold down tine rows (see fig.E) so
that larger or more pots and pans can be loaded.
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fig.G
Shelf
Lean tall glasses and those with long stems against the shelf-
not against other items to be washed.
Place glasses, cups and small bowls on the additional cup rack.
The additional cup rack can be swivelled in or out as required
(see fig.G).
Knife rack
The knife rack clips onto the side of the top basket, giving you
the freedom to wash your large sharp knives separately and
out of harm’s way (see fig.H).
fig.H
The upper rack is designed to hold more delicate and lighter
dishware, such as glasses, cups and saucers, plates, small
bowls and shallow pans (as long as they are not too dirty).
How to use the upper rack
fig.F
Adjust the upper basket to the higher level and you have
more space to accommodate those taller pans and trays in
the bottom basket.
Position the dishes and cookware so that they do not get
moved by the spray of water.
The upper rack can be adjusted for height by using the knobs
located on the sides of the rack itself (see fig.F).

Programme overview
Wash
programme
Type of
crokery e.g.
china, pots/
pan s,
cutiery,
glasses, etc
Amount of
food
remains Description of cycle
Condi-
tion of
food
remains
1/2
Load
Pre-wash with hot water.
Extended wash at 70°C.
Rinses with cold water.
Rinse with hot water.
Drying.
Pre-wash use cold water.
Extended wash at 55°C.
Rinse with cold water.
Rinse with hot water.
Drying.
Short wash at 40°C.
Cold rinse.
Short cold wash to pre-
vent food residue from
drying on the dishes .
Pre-wash use cold water.
Extended wash at 50°C.
Rinse with cold water.
Rinse with hot water.
Drying.
Wash at 45°C.
Rinse with cold water.
Hot rinse.
Drying.
Soups,
casseroles,
sauces,
potatoes,
pasts, rice,
eggs, roast or
fried food.
a lot
a little
stuck
on hard
Soups,
potatoes,
pasta, rice,
eggs, roast or
fried food.
loosely
attached
Coffee,cakes,
milk, sausage,
cold drinks,
salads
Very little loosely
attached
Rinse off if the dishes have been
stacked for several days in the dish-
washer prior to washing.
Type of
food
remains
Non-
delicate
Mixed
Intensive
Wash
Normal
Wash
Light Wash
(EN50242)
Glass ware
Soak
Rapid wash
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Heat wash
Hot rinse at 65°C.
Drying.
For dishes that need to be rinsed
and dried only.
3 in 1

Delayed
Start
Detergent
Extended
Wash Prewash Rinse Aid Duration in
minutes
Energy
consump-
tion in kWh
Water
consump-
tion in litres
Laboratory measured valve in accordance with European Standard EN50242
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112
94
102
90
162
140
92
82
32
28
54
48
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1.44
1.25
1.11
1.00
0.81
0.76
1.01
0.95
0.40
0.30
0.90
0.78
0.02
0.02
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15
14
15
13
12
10
9
8
5.5
5
3
3
25g
25g
25g
25g
25g
25g
15g
10g
15g
10g
5g
5g
5g
5g
5g
5g

Washing dishes
Programme selection
The most appropriate programme can be identified by comparing the type of crockery, cutlery, etc., as
well as the amount and condition of food remains, with the details contained in the wash cycle table.The
corresponding programme sequence, duration and consumption details are shown in the right half of the
overview.
For example:
Use the« normal» programme for dishes and utensils which have plenty of food remains stuck on
hard.
Earn savings
If only a small number of dishes have been loaded into the dishwasher,selecting a programme that
operates at the next lowest temperature will usually be sufficient.
Programme data
The stated programme data are based on standard operating conditions. The values can vary consider-
ably according to:
different amounts of dishes
temperature of mains water supply
pressure of mains water supply
ambient temperature
fluctuations in mains voltage
machine-related factors (e.g. temperature, water volume,...)
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Switching the dishwasher ON
End of programme
Six beeps will indicate that the wash cycle has finished.
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Turn on the tap.
Open the door.
Set ON-OFF button “I” to ON.
Press programme button “B” , programme indicator
“A” lights and the time-remaining indicator “ F” dis-
plays the time of the programme..
If the door is closed, the programme indicator “A” be-
comes to light and the dishwasher beeps one time ,
then the programme starts automatically.
Interrupping the programme
A cycle that is underway can be modified if it has only been running for a short time. Otherwise, the
detergent may have already been used, and the appliance may have already drained the wash water.
If this is the case, the detergent dispenser must be refilled ( see the paragraph entitled, “ Loading the
detergent ”).
Open the door. Caution! There is a risk of water squirting out from inside the appliance. Do not open
the door fully until spray arm has stopped rotating.
When you open the door, the dishwasher will beep ten times every thirty seconds.
If the appliance has already heated up or the hot water was switched ON and then the appliance door
opened, leave the door ajar for several minutes and then close. Otherwise, the appliance door may
open due to expansion.
Switching the dishwasher OFF
Several minutes after the programme has ended:
Open the door.
Set ON-OFF button “ I ” to OFF.
Remove dishes, etc. when they have cooled down.
IF G
AB

Close the door, the delayed start indicator “ G” blinks , the time-remaining indicator “ F” will blink and
decrease, the programme will start until the delayed start indicator “ G” goes out .
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Delayed start programming
You can delay the start of a programme in increments of 1 hour up to 24 hours.
Switch dishwasher ON.
Press programme button “ B ” to choose the desired programme.
Immediately press the Delayed Start button “ G ”, the delayed start indicator lights, the delayed start
time indicator “ F” changes to “ ”.
Press the Delayed Start button “ G” as many times as necessary until the numerical display shows
the required delay.
To cancel the time delay setting, pressing the Delayed Start button until the delayed start indicator
goes out.
1/2 Load Button
This button “H” (see" Close-up View (Control Panel) ) makes it possible to wash dishes using only the
upper rack if there are not enough dishes for a full load. This will allow you to save on water and energy
consumption.
To select 1/2 load:
Select the programme ( see the paragraph entitled“ Switching the dishwaher ON”)
Press the 1/2 load button “ H” , 1/2 load indicator lights.
If the door is closed, the programme starts automatically.
AF G I
H
B
- Please keep in mind that the amount of detergent should also be adapted to the 1/2 load.
To cancel the 1/2 load while underway
Press programme button “ B ” and hold it in for about 3 seconds.