Teka LP2 400 User manual

0120500374B
Use and Maintenance Manual
Manual d'Emploi et Entretien
Bedienungsanleitung und pilegehinweise
Manual de instruções
LP2 400

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Index en
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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The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this
product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed
over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please
contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.

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Safety information en
During normal use
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 installation
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.
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.
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.

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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, contact 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.
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 supervision 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.
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.
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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.

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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 extended 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.
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.
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 appliance 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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fig.A
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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 appliance is
installed as a built-in unit so that maintenance can be done safely.
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Getting to know your dishwasher
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Close-up view (control panel)
Dishwasher interior
Upper Rack
Detergent and Rinse Aid Dispenser
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Top Spray Arm
Salt Container Cap
Silverware Basket
Bottom Spray Arm
Washing Filter
Water Inlet Hose
Drain Hose
Power Supply Cord
Lower Rack
Knife Rack
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Low Salt indicator
1/2 Button
" 3 in 1" indicator
Start/Pause button
Programme Button
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1/2 Indicator
On-Off Indicator
" 3 in 1" indicator
Low Rinse Aid Indicator
Programme Indicator
On-Off Button
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How to fill the salt
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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.
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:
When the low salt indicator “H” 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.
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
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20
40
60"+"
60
40
25
Level
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How to fill rinse aid
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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.
When the low rinse aid indicator “ C” 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.
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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Notice:
The usage of 3 in 1 or similar tablets is forbidden when Heat wash,
Rapid Wash and Soak programmes are selected.
Loading the detergent

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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.
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.
Suggested remedy
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.

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Loading crockery, glasses, etc. in the dishwasher
Before placing the dishes in the dishwasher, remove larger food particles to prevent the
filter from becoming 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. 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.
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.C)
Deep pots should be slanted to allow the water to
flow out.
Large pots should be placed at an angle to allow
the water to flow out.
The cutlery basket cannot be separated (see Fig.
D).
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ArtNo.800-0319 - RDW459
- Lower rack
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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.F).
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.E
Adjust the upper basket to the higher level and
you have more space to accommodate those
taller pans and trays in the bottom basket.
fig.F
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 both sides of the rack
itself (see fig.E).

Programme overview
Wash
programme
Type of
crokery
(e.g.china,
pots/pans,
cutlery, etc)
Amount
of food
remains Description of cycle
Condition
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
prevent 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 dishwasher prior to washing.
Type
of food
remains
Non-
delicate
Mixed
Intensive
Wash
Normal
Wash
Light Wash
(EN50242)
Soak
Rapid wash
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Glass
ware

Delayed
Start
Detergent
Extended
Wash Prewash Rinse Aid Duration in
minutes
Energy
consumption
in kWh/cycle
Water
consumption
in litres
Laboratory measured valve in accordance with European Standard EN50242
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94
102
90
162
140
92
82
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1.44
1.25
1.11
1.00
0.81
0.76
1.01
0.95
0.40
0.30
0.02
0.02
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14
15
13
12
10
9
8
3
3
25g
25g
25g
25g
22g
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 considerably 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
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Load the appliance and turn on the tap.
Close the door, and set On-Off button "F" to On
and then the On-Off indicator "A" light.
Press the programme button "I" to select the
programme you wish, and the corresponding
programme indicator "D" light.
Press the Start/Pause button "K", then the
dishwasher will start immediately, and the
programme indicator "D" is flashing.
Switching the dishwasher OFF
Several minutes after the programme has ended:
Set On-Off button to Off
Open the door .
Remove dishes, etc. when they have cooled down.
Turn the water tap off.
Notice:
When the appliance is already underway press the On-Off button
for 3 seconds, all of the settings will be cancelled.
Interrupting the programme
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..
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.
Close the door. After 30 seconds the programme will start from the point it was
interrupted.
End of programme
Six beeps will indicate that the wash cycle has finished, the programme indicator
light.
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1/2 Load Button
This button “I” (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.
- Please keep in mind that the amount of detergent should also be adapted to the 1/2
load.
Cancelling or modifying a cycle
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 ”).
To modify a cycle that is already underway, follow the instructions contained in the
paragraph entitled "Reset drain function", and select the programme you wish (see
the paragraph entitled, "Switching the dishwasher ON").
Note:
Interrupt or cancel a programme in progress ONLY when absolutely
necessary.
Select the programme ( see the paragraph entitled“ Switching the dishwaher ON”)
Press the 1/2 load button “ I” , 1/2 load indicator “E” lights.
Close the door and then press the start/Pause button “K”, then the programme starts
automatically.
To select 1/2 load:
To cancel the 1/2 load while underway
Press start/pause button “ K ” and hold it for 3 seconds.
Use of “3 in 1”/ Combi-Detergent Tablets
General Advice
1. Before using these products you should first check that the water hard-ness in your
supply is compatible with the use of these products as per the detergent manufacturers
instructions (on the product packaging).
2. These products should be strictly used according to the detergent manufacturers
instructions.
3. If you encounter problems when using “3 in1” products for the first time then please
contact the detergent manufacturers care line (the telephone number is given on the
product packaging).
Special Advice
When using combination products, the rinse-aid and salt lights are no longer useful. It
may be helpful to select the lowest possible setting for water hardness.