Teka DW8 45 S User manual

Contents
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1.
Description of the controls ________________________________2
2. Operating instructions____________________________________9
3. Cleaning and maintenance_______________________________20
4. Troubleshooting _______________________________________ 25
Thank you for choosing one of our products.
You are advised to read this manual carefully; it contains all the
information you need use your dishwasher safely, correctly and in the
most satisfactory manner.
Following the cleaning instructions provided here will keep your
dishwasher's performance at peak levels in the long term.
USER INSTRUCTIONS: these consist of recommendations for using the
appliance, a description of its controls and of the correct cleaning and
maintenance procedures.

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1. Description of the controls
1.1 Front panel
All the dishwasher control are grouped on the front panel. Programming
and option selection are only possible with the door closed.
1
ON/OFF BUTTON
2
SELECTION PROGRAM BUTTON
3
PROGRAM INDICATOR LIGHTS
4
START/PAUSE BUTTON
5
PROGRAM STARTED/STOP INDICATOR LIGHT (*)
6
PROGRAM DELAY BUTTON
7
PROGRAM DELAY LIGHT
8
3-FIGURE DISPLAY (remaining time, program delay, alarms…)
9
SALT WARNING LIGHT
10
RINSE AID WARNING LIGHT
11
DOOR HANDLE
(*) flashes while the program is in progress, stops flashing and remains on
at the end of the program, or if the program is interrupted (intentionally
or due to a malfunction).

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SETTING THE
WASHING PROGRAM
To select the most suitable program for the dishes to be washed refer to
the table below, which indicates the most appropriate program according
to dish type and degree of soiling.
PROGRAM
SELECTION TYPE AND GRADE DIRT PROGRESS PROGRAM
DURATION CONSUMPTION
MINUTES
(1)
WATER
LITRES
POWER
KWh (1)
1SOAK
PANS AND DISHES
AWAITING COMPLETION
OF THE LOAD Cold prewash
9 5 0,02
2GLASS
DELICATE DISHES
WITH NORMAL DIRT
Wash at 45°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 70°C
Dry
59 12 0,90
3ECO (*)
EN 50242
DISHES
WITH NORMAL DIRT,
WASHED IMMEDIATELY AFTER
USE
Cold prewash
Wash at 45°C
Rinse at 65°C
Dry
** ** **
4SUPER
VERY DIRTY PANS
AND DISHES, EVEN
WITH DRIED-ON RESIDUES
Prewash at 45°C
Wash at 70°C
Cold rinse (2)
Rinse at 70°C
Dry
105 20 1,50
IMPORTANT: see “NOTES AND REFERENCES” table on the following pages.
The washing cycle will not take place if the dishwasher door is left open
or not properly closed.

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NOTES AND REFERENCES
Only
run the soak program with half loads.
Options cannot be used with the soak program.
* Standard programme under
EN 50242
.
** See information sheet provided
(1) Program consumption and duration figures have been measured in
accordance with the EN 50242 standard. Values may vary depending on
water supply and ambient temperatures and the type and quantity of dishes
loaded.
(2) 1 or 2 cold rinses depending on the model.
REFERENCES for the ENERGY LABEL supplied with the dishwasher:
- Annual energy consumption is based on 280 standard wash cycles with
cold water and consumption of low-energy operating modes. Actual
consumption depends on the way in which the appliance is used.
- Water consumption is based on 280 standard wash cycles. Actual
consumption depends on the way in which the appliance is used.
- Information refers to the EN 50242 STANDARD programme (identified in the
programmes table), which is the most effective in terms of combined energy
and water consumption. The programme is recommended for dishes with a
normal level of dirt.
- Drying efficiency class on a scale from “G” (minimum efficiency) to “A”
(maximum efficiency).

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1.2 Washing programs
The dishwasher is equipped with a control panel and an
3
-
FIGURE
DISPLAY (8), described in chapter “3.Description of the controls”, from
which it is possible to carry out all the power switch-on, switch-off and
programming operations.
Before starting a washing program make sure that:
•The water supply tap is open.
•The correct amount of detergent has been added to the
dispenser.
•The baskets have been correctly loaded.
•The spray arms are able to rotate freely and without
obstruction.
•The dishwasher door is securely closed.
PROGRAMMING
In this dishwasher model all the programming operations are possible
only with closed door. With open door, on the 3-FIGURE DISPLAY (8)
will appear the symbols – and the PILOT LIGHT PROGRAMS (3)
remains out.
PROGRAM SELECTION
Keep pressing the PROGRAM SELECTION button (2) until the indicator
light corresponding (3) to the desired program illuminates.
CANCELLING THE CURRENT
PROGRAM
To annul the current program, press the START/PAUSE button (4) for a
few seconds, until the PROGRAM STARTED light (5) stop flashing. Now
press the START/PAUSE button (4) again until “P0” appears on the
display (about 10 seconds).

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CHANGING THE
PROGRAM
To modify the program keep the START/PAUSE button (4) pressed for a
few seconds, until the PROGRAM STARTED indicator light (5) stops
flashing, then select the new program following the instructions provided
above; press the START/PAUSE button (4) again and keep it pressed
for a few seconds, until the indicator light (5) starts to flash again.
DELAYING THE PROGRAM
The PROGRAM DELAY button (6) can be pressed to delay the start of
the washing program by up to 24 hours. This means that the dishwasher
can be operated at the time of day of your choice.
Press the PROGRAM DELAY button (6) again; the 3-FIGURE DISPLAY
(8) will show the number of hours of delay with which the appliance will
start. After setting the delay, start the program: press the
START/PAUSE button (4) for a few seconds, until the PROGRAM
STARTED light (5) starts flashing.
The appliance will prewash the dishes, after which the “program delay”
set previously will come into effect.
To cancel the program delay once the wash has started, proceed as
follows:
•Press the START/PAUSE button (4) for a few seconds, until the
PROGRAM STARTED light (5) stops flashing;
•Press the PROGRAM DELAY button (6) several times until the
program delay returns to zero;
•Press the START/PAUSE button (4) to start the program.

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STARTING THE
DISHWASHER
After carrying out all the operations described above correctly, to start
the dishwasher simply press the START/PAUSE button (4) for a few
seconds until a beep sounds (the PROGRAM STARTED (5) light start to
flash). The 3-FIGURE DISPLAY (8) will show the duration of the
program in minutes. The duration time is only approximate, because it
depends on the washing conditions (quantity of dishes, water
temperature, etc.), and is also continually updated as the washing
program progresses.
The 3-FIGURE DISPLAY (8) shows the estimated duration of the
washing program.
If it is necessary to open dishwasher door during the washing cycle,
there will be a 1-minute delay before the program can be resumed. After
correctly closing the door, press the START/PAUSE (4) button again.
This operation may negatively affective the progress of the washing
cycle.
END PROGRAM
The end of the program is indicated by a short signal acoustic and from
the “End” visual notification on the 3-FIGURE DISPLAY (8).
By pressing the PROGRAM SELECTION button (2), the “End” visual
signal will vanish from the display and the dishwasher is ready to
continue a new cycle, the same thing happens when closing or opening
the door or by switching on-off the machine.

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TO SAVE ENERGY AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
•Always use the dishwasher with a full load.
•Do not wash the dishes in running water.
•Use the wash program that is most appropriate for each type of
load.
•Do not perform preliminary rinsing.
•If available, connect the dishwasher to a hot water supply up to
60°C.
TO REDUCE DETERGENT CONSUMPTION AND PROTECT THE
ENVIRONMENT
The phosphates contained in dishwasher detergents are harmful to the
environment. To avoid using excessive amounts of detergent save on
electricity as well, observe the following recommendations:
•Sort your dishes, washing delicate items separately from those
more resistant to strong detergents and high temperatures.
•Do not pour detergent directly onto dishes.
ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
After 5 minutes of inactivity (wash cycle completed, stopped or set but
not started), the dishwasher switches to standby mode to reduce energy
consumption.
In this mode, the dishwasher indicator panel (lights or display depending
on model) functions more slowly (switch-on once every 5 seconds).
REMOVING THE DISHES
At the end of the washing program, wait at least 20 minutes before
removing the dishes, to allow them to cool down. To prevent any water
droplets on the upper basket from falling on the dishes in the lower
basket, it is advisable to unload the lower basket first, and then the
upper basket.

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2. Operating instructions
Once the dishwasher has been correctly installed, prepare it for use as
follows:
•Adjust the water softening system
•Add salt
•Add rinse aid and detergent
2.1 Using the water softening system
The dishwasher is equipped with an
automatic softening system which uses a
special regenerating salt to reduce the
hardness of the water, responsible for
whitish marks on dry dishes The
dishwasher is factory set for water
hardness level 3(average hardness).
When using water of medium hardness, the salt container should be
refilled after approximately 20 wash cycles. The salt container can hold
approximately 1.5 kg of salt grains. Some models are equipped with a
cap with a no-salt optical indicator containing a green float which
descends as the salt concentration in the water drops. When the green
float can no longer be seen through the transparent cap, salt must be
added. The container is situated at the bottom of the dishwasher. After
removing the lower basket, unscrew the salt container cap by turning it
anticlockwise and pour in the salt using the funnel supplied. Before
replacing the cap, remove any salt residues from around the opening.
•
When using the dishwasher for the first time, in addition to the salt it
is also necessary to add one litre of water to the container.
•Each time the salt container is refilled, make sure that the cap is
securely closed.The mixture of water and detergent must never
enter the salt container, as this would compromise the operation of
the regeneration system. In the event of this occurring, the warranty
will be invalidated.
•Only use salt specially formulated for domestic dishwashers. If
using salt tablets, do not fill the container completely.
SALT

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•Do not use table salt, as it contains insoluble substances which,
over time, may damage the water softening system.
•The salt container should be refilled before starting the wash
program. This way, the excess saline solution will be immediately
removed by the water; prolonged presence of salt water inside the
tank may lead to corrosion.
Be careful not to confuse the salt and detergent packages; adding
detergent to the salt container will damage the water softening system.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
(customizing the consumer parameters)
(available in all programs except the soak program)
The dishwasher is equipped with an electronic device for adjusting the
water softening setting according to the hardness of the water.
To adjust the water softening setting, proceed as follows.
•Keep the PROGRAM DELAY button (6) pressed for a few seconds,
until the H- symbol, followed by the set value, appears on the
3-FIGURE DISPLAY (8);
•The PROGRAM DELAY button (6) can be pressed again to select
the most suitable hardness value (H1, H2 …H5). Refer to the “Water
hardness table” to select the value;
•To exit the programming mode press the START/PAUSE button (4)
or do not touch the keypad for 2 seconds to allow the system to exit
the mode automatically.