Baumatic BDF440SL User Manual

BDF440SL 45 cm

Freestanding

dishwasher

USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC

BDF440SL 45 cm

Freestanding dishwasher

NOTE: This User Instruction Manual contains important

information, including safety & installation points, which will

enable you to get the most out of your appliance. Please keep it
in a safe place so that it is easily available for future reference; for
you or any person not familiar with the operation of the appliance.

DD 18/06/09

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Contents

Environmental note 4
Important safety information 5 – 7
Specifications 8 - 9

Product dimensions 8
Product specifications 8 - 9
Energy efficiency details 9
Electrical details 9

Description of the appliance 9 - 10
Control panel 10

Using your dishwasher 10 - 20
Before first use 10
Filling with dishwasher salt 11 - 12
Setting the water softener level 12
Filling with rinse aid 13
Setting the rinse aid level 13 - 14
Filling with dishwasher detergent 14
Loading the upper basket 15
Adjusting the upper basket 16 - 17
Loading the lower basket 17
The cutlery basket 18
Loading dishes and cutlery 19 - 20

Program table 21 - 25
Setting a wash program 22
Changing a wash program 23
At the end of a wash program 23
Setting a delay start 24
The 3 in 1 wash program 25
Rinse aid and salt indicator neons 26

Cleaning and maintenance 26 - 29
The filter system 26 - 27
Cleaning the filters 27
Cleaning the spray arms 28
Cleaning the control panel 28
Cleaning the door 29

Error code failure system 30 - 31
General troubleshooting 32 - 33

Installation 34 - 38
Positioning and levelling the appliance 34 - 35
Applying the condensation strip 35 - 36
Connecting to the mains water supply 36
Water outlet 37
Power supply 37 - 38
Before first use 38

Contact details 39

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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE

Note

disconnect it from the power supply. Cut off and render any plug
useless. Cut the cable off directly behind the appliance to prevent
misuse. This should be undertaken by a competent person. Disable
the door lock to make sure that children cannot get stuck inside
the appliance.

: Before discarding an old appliance, switch off and

o The packaging materials that Baumatic uses are environmentally

friendly and can be recycled.

o Please discard all packaging material with due regard for the

environment.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Your safety is of the utmost importance to Baumatic.
Please make sure that you read this instruction booklet
before attempting to install or use the appliance. If you
are unsure of any of the information contained in this
booklet, please contact the Baumatic Advice Line.

General Safety

o Repairs to your appliance must only be carried out by a

Baumatic engineer or one of its authorised service agents. Any
attempt by an inexperienced person to repair the appliance,
could result in injury or damage to your dishwasher.

o If you notice that the mains cable is damaged. The appliance

must not be used. The same applies if you notice that the

worktop, control panel or base area is damaged. As this could
allow access to the internal components of the machine.

o The appliance should be turned off and isolated from the mains

supply, before either cleaning or maintenance work is attempted.

o The mains cable must not be used to pull the plug out of the

electrical socket.

o The machine should not be sprayed with water.
o The external surface of the appliance may become hot whilst

your dishwasher is in use.

o It is possible for small animals to chew either mains cables or

water hoses, which could cause an electric shock hazard.

Installation

o The installation instructions contained within this user manual

should be followed.

o It is obligatory for the completed installation to comply with all

relevant building regulations and local water authority
requirements.

o Before the first use of the appliance, you should follow the

steps listed in the “Before first use” section on page 10
and page 37 of this manual.

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o Care should be taken not to trap the power supply cable

underneath the appliance whilst installing it.

o No attempt should be made to alter or modify the specifications

of this appliance.

In daily use

o This appliance is only designed to wash normal domestic

washloads. If you use your dishwasher in any other way or it is
incorrectly used, then Baumatic accepts no liability for any
damage that might be caused and any guarantee will be void.

o It is recommended that the appliance is unplugged and the

water supply is turned off after the machine is used.

o The detergents, rinse aid and salt that you place in this appliance

should be suitable for automatic dishwashers. With regards to
dosage levels, the detergent manufacturer’s recommendations
should be followed.

o Sharp knives or ones with long blades are a potential safety

hazard when placed in an upright position in the cutlery basket.
We would recommend that these items are placed horizontally in
the upper basket.

o You should not wash any items that have come into contact

with corrosive, acidic or alkaline chemicals, paint, petrol, iron or
steel debris.

o You should not open the door whilst the appliance is set on a

wash program. Depending on which stage that the wash
program is at, hot water could escape the machine.

o You should not leave the door of the appliance open, unless

you are loading or unloading the dishwasher.

o You should not stand or sit on the door when it is open.

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Child Safety

o Your dishwasher should only be used by adults. You should not

allow children in the area of the machine unsupervised. You
should not let them touch the controls or play with the appliance.

o It could be possible for a child or pet to gain access to the

dishwasher if the door is left open. Therefore please check the
inside of the appliance before setting it on a wash cycle.

o Any packaging that is removed from the machine should be kept

away from children.

o All detergents should be kept out of children’s reach in a safe

place.

o Some water will remain inside the dishwasher when it has

completed a wash cycle. This water is not suitable for drinking
and may contain residues from the detergents that are used in
the appliance.

Declaration of conformity

This appliance complies with the following European Directives:

-73/23 dated 19/02/1973 Low Voltage Directive and subsequent
modifications.

-89/336 dated 03/05/1989 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and
subsequent modifications.

For future reference please record the following information which can
be found on the rating plate and the date of purchase which can be
found on your sales invoice. The rating plate of your dishwasher is
located on the right hand side of the drop down door.

Model Number ……………………………….
Serial Number ……………………………….
Date of Purchase ……………………………….

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Specifications

Product dimensions

Height: 850 mm
Width: 450 mm
Depth: 580 mm

Product specifications

o 9 Place settings
o 7 functions: Normal

Intensive
Economy
Glass
Rapid
Rinse
3 in 1

o 4 Wash temperatures: 40°C, 45°C, 50°C, 60°C
o 4 Rinse temperatures: 55°C, 60°C, 68°C, 70°C

o Electronic aqua stop
o Delay start
o LED display
o Residual drying
o Concealed heating element
o Self-cleaning stainless steel micro-filter
o Anti-leak device
o Anti-flood device
o Collapsible plate racks
o Adjustable feet

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o 3 in 1 wash program
o Low water consumption (13 litres)

Energy efficiency details

Energy efficiency class: A
Washing performance class: A
Drying performance class: A

Electrical details
Rated voltage: 230 Vac 50 Hz
Supply connection: 13 A (double pole switched fused outlet with

3 mm contact gap)

Description of the appliance

1) Upper basket 7) Cup shelf

2) Spray arms 8) Cutlery basket

3) Lower basket 9) Coarse filter

4) Water softener 10) Rinse aid dispenser

5) Main filter 11) Drain pipe connector

6) Detergent dispenser 12) Inlet pipe connector

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Control panel

1) ON/OFF button

2) LCD display

3) Delay start button

4) Program selection buttons

Before first use

o Install the appliance as per the installation instructions contained

within this booklet.

o Fill the water softener with 1 litre of tap water and then fill with

specialist dishwasher salt. After this you should set the water
softener level.

o Fill the rinse aid dispenser and then set the rinse aid dosage.

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Filling with dishwasher salt

IMPORTANT: You should only use salt that is specially

designed for use in a dishwasher. If any other type of salt is
used in the appliance (in particular table salt), it will damage
the water softener.

o Ideally you should fill the water softener with salt, just before

you are about to run a wash program. This will help to clear any
salt that may have overflowed from the water softener during
the salt filling process.

o Open the door of the dishwasher and then remove the lower

basket. The basket should be empty when you remove it.

o Turn the water softener cap

anticlockwise and remove it.

o Pour 1 litre of water into the water

softener.

IMPORTANT: It is only necessary to do this when you fill
the container with salt for the first time.

o Pour salt into the water softener, using

the funnel that is supplied with the
appliance. You should add
approximately 1.2 kg of salt into the
water softener.

o It is perfectly normal for a small amount of water to come out of

the water softener, whilst you are filling it with salt. This does
not mean that the water softener is filled with the correct
amount of salt.

o Refit and fully tighten the water softener cap.
o The salt required warning light will go out approximately 2-6

hours after you have filled the water softener with salt. When
the salt indicator neon lights on the control panel, then you
should follow the filling with dishwasher salt procedure again.

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o IMPORTANT: You do not need to pour 1 litre of water into

the container when you subsequently fill the water
softener with salt.

Setting the water softener level

It is possible to regulate the amount of salt that the water softener will
release during a wash cycle. The water softener should be set to a
level that is appropriate for the hardness of your water (please refer to
the table below).

To alter the amount of salt that is released by the water softener, you
should:-

o Remove the lower basket and unscrew the cap from the water

softener.

o Locate the ring with an arrow on it that is located

on the water softener. (See figure opposite).

o When you first receive your appliance, the arrow

will be pointing to the minus symbol. Using the
water hardness chart, you should turn the arrow
to the setting that is appropriate for your water

hardness.

o The “middle” selector position is halfway between the minus and

plus symbols.

o IMPORTANT: If you are using 3 in 1 dishwasher tablets and live

in a medium or hard water area, then you should still fill the
water softener with salt. The water softener arrow should be
turned to the minus setting.

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Filling with rinse aid

The rinse aid is released during the final rinse and it helps
to prevent water from forming droplets on your dishes.
These droplets will lead to spots and streaks being left on
items after the wash program has completed.

o Your dishwasher is designed to utilise liquid rinse aid.
o The rinse aid dispenser is located inside the drop down door,

next to the detergent dispenser.

o To access the rinse aid dispenser,

you should turn the cap anticlockwise
and it will pop out of the hole. Then
slowly pour in liquid rinse aid, the
rinse aid dispenser will hold
approximately 140 ml of rinse aid.

o You should continue to fill with rinse aid, until the level indicator

turns completely black.

o Be careful not to overfill the dispenser, as this could cause

oversudsing when a wash program is selected. Wipe away any
rinse aid excess or spillages with a damp cloth.

o Replace the cap and turn it clockwise until it locks into position.
o You should refill the rinse aid dispenser when the rinse aid

indicator neon lights on the control panel.

o IMPORTANT: If you are using 3 in 1 dishwasher tablets then

you should still fill the rinse aid dispenser.

Setting the rinse aid level

The amount of rinse aid that the dishwasher requires also depends on
the hardness of your water. You should experiment with the rinse aid
setting, until you find a level that gives the best results.

o On the first wash cycle, we would recommend

that the rinse aid level is set to number 2.

o If you get water spots and poor drying

performance, then you should turn the arrow
anticlockwise and increase the setting to the next
number.

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o You should continue to adjust the rinse aid level upwards until

you get no water spots.

o If you get cloudiness or streaking on your dishes, the rinse aid

level is set too high and it is causing foaming during the wash
cycle. Turn the arrow clockwise and lower the setting to the next
number.

Filling with dishwasher detergent

The detergent dispenser must be refilled at the start of each wash
cycle (apart from the rinse wash program).

o Open the lid that closes over the detergent dispenser and place

the detergent inside of the dispenser.

o The section marked 1 in the diagram is for the main wash cycle

detergent. Only one detergent tablet should be placed in the
dispenser at any one time. If you are using detergent powder or
liquid, you should follow the detergent manufacturer’s
recommendations.

o The section marked 2 in the diagram can have separate

detergent placed in it for any wash cycle that has a pre-wash
element to it, however this is optional. This must be a liquid or
powder detergent, not another detergent tablet.

o Shut the detergent dispenser lid and position the clip on the

outer edge, so that it holds the lid shut.

o At the beginning of a wash cycle the clip will open and the

tablet/powder/liquid will enter the dishwasher.

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Loading the upper basket

The upper basket is most suited to washing delicate and light
dishware, such as glasses, coffee & tea cups, saucers, plates, bowls
and shallow pans (that are not heavily soiled).

1. Cups

2. Small serving bowl

3. Large serving bowl

4. Glasses

5. Saucers

6. Dish

o You should position the dishes and cookware in such a way that

they are not moved by the spray of water during the wash cycle.

o Use the diagram above as a guide to the most appropriate way

to load the upper basket.

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Adjusting the upper basket

Your dishwasher has an adjustable upper basket which you can alter to
the most suitable position for the items you are going to wash in the
upper basket.

The height of the upper basket can be adjusted by pulling the handle
on either side of the basket upwards until it clips into place.

Position 1 (upper position)

o For accommodating items

such as glass tumblers and
wine glasses. Wine glasses
should be placed upside
down, so that the stem of
the glass rests in one of
the grooves on the side
flap.

Position 2 (lower position)

o For accommodating additional tumblers, cups and mugs. You can

also place small, espresso sized cups on top of the side racks.
Care should be taken to make sure that there is enough
clearance between the top of the cups placed on top of the

side racks and the underneath of the dishwasher interior.

o Please note that when the

basket is in the upper
position, you cannot have
the side flaps in a raised
position. Otherwise the
basket will not slide back
into the interior of the
dishwasher.

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Maximum height of

dishes (upper basket)

With upper
basket raised
With upper
basket lowered

IMPORTANT: Care should be taken to make sure that the spray
arms can move freely when items have been loaded into the
baskets.

Loading the lower basket

The lower basket is most suited to washing larger and more heavily
soiled items, such as saucepans, saucepan lids and serving dishes. You
can also load bowls and a variety of plates into the lower basket.

o Saucepans and serving bowls must always be placed with their

bases upwards.

o Deep saucepans should be slanted, to allow water to run off.

19 cm 30 cm

24 cm 25 cm

7. Serving plate

8. Dinner plates

9. Soup bowls

10. Dessert dishes

11. Cutlery basket

o The bottom rack has prongs at the

rear of the basket that can be
folded downwards, to allow for
easier loading of larger saucepans
and serving bowls.

Maximum height of
dishes (lower basket)

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The cutlery basket

Cutlery should be placed inside of the cutlery basket. The cutlery
basket should then be placed in the appropriate position in the lower
basket.

1. Forks

2. Soup spoons

3. Dessert spoons

4. Teaspoons

5. Knives

6. Serving spoon

7. Ladle

8. Serving fork

o For the best washing performance, cutlery should be placed

through the slots in the top of the cutlery basket.

IMPORTANT: Do not allow items of cutlery to fall through
the bottom of the cutlery basket, as this may cause
damage to the spray arm and/or the cutlery. If the bottom
of the basket begins to deteriorate and allows items to fall
through, you should replace the cutlery basket.

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Loading dishes and cutlery

Household cloths, sponges or any other object that
may absorb water SHOULD NOT be washed in a
dishwasher.

o Remove leftovers and soften the remnants of burnt food in pans,

prior to loading dishes in the appliance.

o Once the dishwasher has been loaded, check that the spray arms

can move freely. If the spray arm comes into contact with any
item, then you should rearrange the wash load.

o Cups, glasses, pans etc should all be loaded with their bases

upwards, so that water does not collect inside of them.

o Cutlery and dishes should not cover each other; otherwise you

may get poor wash results.

o Do not allow glasses to touch inside the dishwasher, otherwise

damage may occur.

o Small objects can be placed inside of the cutlery basket.

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The following items are NOT suitable for washing
inside a dishwasher:-

o Cutlery with a handle of mother-of-pearl, wood, horn or china.
o Plastic items that are not resistant to heat.
o Cutlery that consists of glued parts that are not resistant to heat.
o Cutlery items or crockery that are bonded.
o Copper or pewter items.
o Lead crystal glass.
o Wooden platters.
o Synthetic fibre items.

The following items are not always suitable for
washing inside a dishwasher:-

o Stoneware should only be washed if the manufacturer of the

item has marked it as dishwasher safe.

o Plastic items (such as lunchboxes) should only be washed if the

manufacturer has marked it as dishwasher safe.

o Glazed crockery may fade with repeated washing inside of a

dishwasher.

o Items made of silverware or aluminium can discolour when

washed inside a dishwasher.

o Any food residue should be removed from silver items

immediately, as this can also result in discolouration.

o Certain types of glass may become dull or cloudy after a large

number of washes.

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Program table

Program Program

information

Intensive

Normal*

Economy

Rinse

Glass

Rapid

3 in 1

For the heaviest soiled
loads, such as pots,
pans, casserole dishes
and dishes that have
been sitting with dried
food on them for awhile.

For normally soiled
loads, such as pots,
plates, glasses and
lightly soiled pans.
Standard daily cycle.

For lightly soiled loads,
such as plates, glasses,
bowls and lightly soiled
plates.

For dishes that need to
be rinsed and dried
only.

For lightly soiled loads,
such as glasses, crystal
and fine china.

A shorter wash for
lightly soiled loads that
do not need drying.
For normally soiled
loads, such as pots,
plates, glasses and
lightly soiled pans.
Standard daily cycle.

Description

of cycle

Pre-rinse
Pre-rinse
(50°C)
Wash (60°C)
Rinse
Rinse (70°C)
Drying
Pre-rinse
Pre-rinse
Wash (50°C)
Rinse
Rinse (70°C)
Drying
Pre-rinse
Wash (45°C)
Rinse
Rinse (60°C)
Drying
Wash (45°C)
Rinse
Rinse (70°C)
Drying
Pre-rinse
Wash (40°C)
Rinse
Rinse (70°C)
Drying
Wash (40°C)
Rinse
Rinse (55°C)
Pre-rinse
Pre-rinse
Wash (45°C)
Rinse
Rinse (68°C)
Drying

Detergent

pre/main

4 grams (pre­rinse)
20 grams
(main wash)

4 grams (pre­rinse)
20 grams
(main wash)

20 grams
(main wash)

15 grams
(main wash)

15 grams
(main wash)

3 in 1 170

Program
Times**

161

minutes

155

minutes

102

minutes

85

minutes

108

minutes

30

minutes

minutes

* Normal is the testing program for EN 50242.
** The wash program times that are quoted are intended as a guide

only. Please note that factors external to the machine, e.g. the
temperature of your water supply, your water pressure etc. can affect
the time it takes for the wash program to complete.

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Setting a wash program

Make sure that the “Before first use” section has been
followed.

o Check whether the appliance needs rinse aid or salt adding to it.
o Pull out the top and bottom baskets, then load them in

accordance with the loading instructions.

o Push the top and bottom baskets fully back into position.
o Add detergent
o Close the door firmly, so that you hear the door lock click shut.
o Switch the appliance on by using the ON/OFF button, the power

on indicator will light.

o IMPORTANT: Wait for 5 seconds before pressing a

program selection button, otherwise the appliance may
not function correctly.

o Press the relevant program selection button to choose an

appropriate wash program for the load that you are washing.
The light on the program selection button that you have pressed
will switch on.

o Select any program option that you want to use (e.g. delay

start).

o After a few seconds, you will hear the appliance begin to fill with

water and the wash program will have started.

o If you open the door whilst the machine is on a wash cycle, then

you should open the door slightly.

o The spray arms will stop turning after a few seconds. You can

then open the door fully.

o When you close the dishwasher door, after approximately 10

seconds the wash program will continue.

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Changing the wash program

o Press and hold down the program selection button of the wash

program that was in progress for 3 seconds, to cancel the wash
program.

o Press another program selection button to choose the correct

wash program.

o After a few seconds, you will hear the appliance continue with

the new wash program that you have selected.

o IMPORTANT: You should only change a wash program if the

detergent has not been released into the machine; otherwise
you may get poor wash results.

At the end of a wash program

o The LCD display will show “0” and the wash program will end.
o Use the ON/OFF button to switch the dishwasher off.
o IMPORTANT: You should leave the appliance for 15 minutes

BEFORE opening the door. This will allow the steam generated
from the final rinse(s) to dry the dishes.

o Carefully open the door of the appliance and leave it ajar for a

few minutes and allow any remaining steam to disperse.

o WARNING: Hot steam may escape when the door is first

opened, so care should be taken.

o Unload the dishwasher; you should take care in case any of the

items are still warm.

o IMPORTANT: If you leave the door of the dishwasher shut and

do not unload the dishwasher for a prolonged period of time,
then you may get water droplets reforming on the washload.

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Setting a delay start

It is possible to delay the start of the wash program for a maximum of
12 hours.

o Check whether the appliance needs rinse aid or salt adding to it.
o Pull out the top and bottom baskets, then load them in

accordance with the loading instructions.

o Push the top and bottom baskets fully back into position.
o Add detergent
o Close the door firmly, so that you hear the door lock click shut.
o Switch the appliance on by using the ON/OFF button, the power

on indicator will light.

o IMPORTANT: Wait for 5 seconds before pressing a

program selection button, otherwise the appliance may
not function correctly.

o Press the relevant program selection button to choose an

appropriate wash program for the load that you are washing.
The light on the program selection button that you have pressed
will switch on.

o Immediately press the display start button to set the period of

time that you want to delay the wash cycle for.

o The period of time will increase in 30 minute intervals, each time

that you press the delay start button. The period of time that
you have set will appear on the LCD display.

o The maximum delay start period that can be set is 12 hours.
o After the delay time has elapsed, you will hear the appliance

begin to fill with water and the wash program will start.

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The 3 in 1 wash program

Make sure that the water softener has been filled with salt
and that the water softener has been set to its lowest
setting.

Make sure that the rinse aid dispenser has been set to an
appropriate level.

THIS WASH PROGRAM MUST BE SELECTED IF YOU ARE USING 3
IN 1 DETERGENT. IF YOU USE ANY OTHER WASH PROGRAM
WITH 3 IN 1 TABLETS, THEN YOU MAY GET POOR WASH
RESULTS.

o Hang the 3 in 1 tablet container on the underneath of the upper

basket, in the position shown on the diagram.

o Check that the 3 in 1 tablet container is not going to foul the

upper spray arm, by rotating the spray arm around slowly. If it
does hit the 3 in 1 tablet container, you should move it.

o Put a 3 in 1 tablet inside the 3 in 1 tablet container. Load the

appliance as normal and select the 3 in 1 wash program.

If your wash results are poor, then we would recommend
that you use a dishwasher detergent that doesn’t have
rinse aid and salt included in the tablet. The water softener
should then be adjusted to an appropriate level for the
hardness of the water in your area.

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Rinse aid and salt indicator neons

o The rinse aid and salt indicator neons on the

control panel will let you know when the
appliance needs rinse aid or salt adding to it.

o The neon indicates that you need to add rinse aid to the

appliance. You should follow the procedure outlined on pages 12

- 13.

o The neon indicates that you need to add dishwasher salt to

the appliance. You should follow the procedure outlined on pages
10 - 11.

Cleaning and maintenance

IMPORTANT: The appliance should be disconnected
from your mains supply before commencing any
cleaning process.

The filter system

Your appliance is fitted with three levels of filtering; these are located
in the base of the dishwasher for ease of access.

1) Main filter

2) Coarse filter

3) Fine filter

Main filter- Food and soil particles are trapped by this filter and

pulverised by a special jet on the lower spray arm.
This debris is then washed down the drain.

Coarse filter- Larger items such as pieces of bone or glass, which

could clog the drain, are trapped in this filter.

Fine filter- This filter holds soil and food residue in the sump

area and prevents it from being redeposited on the
dishes during a wash cycle.

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IMPORTANT: Whilst the filtering system is efficient, your
dishwasher is not a waste disposal unit. All items being
washed inside of the dishwasher should have food scraps
removed from them before being loaded into the appliance.

Cleaning the filters

For best performance and results, the entire filter assembly should be
thoroughly cleaned regularly (ideally after each wash cycle).

1. Turn the coarse filter
anti-clockwise and then
lift it upwards. Rinse out
this section under a tap
to remove any food
debris that remains in it.

2. Pull out the main filter
and rinse this under the
tap to remove any food
debris that is trapped in
it.

3. Pull out the fine filter and
rinse this under the tap
to remove any food
debris that is trapped in
it.

4. Place the fine filter back in its original position.

5. Place the main and coarse filter back into their original positions
in the base of the dishwasher. You must turn the coarse filter
clockwise to lock it back into position.

IMPORTANT: THE DISHWASHER SHOULD NEVER BE
SET ON A WASH CYCLE WITHOUT THE FILTERS BEING
INSIDE OF THE APPLIANCE.

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Cleaning the spray arms

The spray arms should be cleaned regularly, to prevent hard water
deposits from clogging the spray arm jets and bearings.

o IMPORTANT: Remove the lower basket before attempting to

remove the lower spray arm.

o To remove the spray arms, unscrew the nut and take out the

washer that sits on top of the spray arms.

o Gently pull upwards to remove the lower spray arm.
o Gently pull downwards to remove the upper spray arm.
o Wash the spray arms in warm, soapy water and use a soft brush

to clean the jets.

o Rinse the spray arms thoroughly and then reassemble the spray

arms, placing them back in their original position.

Cleaning the control panel

IMPORTANT: Do not use any abrasive cleaner or household polish on

either the control panel or operating parts.

o Wipe over the control panel using a brand new damp cloth with

warm water.

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Cleaning the door

o To clean the edge around the outside of the door, you should use

a soft, damp cloth only.

o To prevent water from penetrating the door lock or electrical

components, DO NOT use a spray cleaner of any kind.

o DO NOT use any abrasive cleaner or scouring pads on the inner

or outer surfaces, as they may cause damage to them.

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Error code failure system

If your appliance senses that it is not operating correctly, then an error
code may appear in the display window.

The following error codes can possibly be remedied by the customer
and the steps outlined below should be followed.

BEFORE COMPLETING ANY MAINTAINEANCE ON THE
APPLIANCE, IT SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED FROM YOUR MAINS
POWER SUPPLY.

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o Longer than expected fill time or drain time.

9 Check the water pressure of your mains water supply.
9 Clean the mesh filter that sits in the inlet hose.
9 Ensure that the inlet hose is not kinked or crushed.
9 Make sure the water tap that the machine is connected to is turned

on fully.

9 Check that the outlet hose is not kinked or crushed and that it’s

positioned correctly (as per the installation instructions).

E3
o Longer heating time- not reaching the required temperature.

9 Malfunction of the temperature sensor or heating element.
9 Call the Baumatic Customer Care Department.

E4
o The machine has sensed water in the base.

9 Check that the outlet hose is not kinked or crushed.
9 Check that there are no blockages in the drain hose or the drainage

system that the appliance is connected to.

9 The drain pipe may be placed in too high a position or incorrectly.

Check the installation instructions and ensure that the installation is
correct.

E6
o Open circuit

9 Thermistor
9 Call the Baumatic Customer Care Department.

E7
o Short circuit

9 Thermistor
9 Call the Baumatic Customer Care Department.

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IMPORTANT: If any other fault code appears in the
display window, you should not attempt to clear it yourself
and contact the Baumatic Customer Care Department.

IMPORTANT: If your appliance appears not to be
operating correctly, then you should disconnect it
from your mains supply and then contact
Baumatic Customer Care on telephone number
[phone].

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE APPLIANCE
YOURSELF.

Please note that if an engineer is asked to attend whilst the product is
under guarantee and finds that the problem is not the result of an
appliance fault, then you may be liable for the cost of the call out
charge.

The appliance must be accessible for the engineer to perform
any necessary repair. If your appliance is installed in such a
way that an engineer is concerned that damage will be caused
to the appliance or your kitchen, then he will not complete a
repair.

This includes situations where appliances have been tiled in,
sealed in with sealant, have wooden obstructions placed in
front of the appliance, like plinths. Or any installation other
than the one specified by Baumatic Ltd. has been completed.

Please refer to the conditions of guarantee that appear on the
warranty card that you receive with the appliance.

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General troubleshooting

PROBLEM POSSIBLE

CAUSES

Dishwasher
doesn’t
run

Drain pump
doesn’t stop

Noise Some audible sounds

Suds in the
tub

Fuse blown or the
circuit breaker has
tripped

Power supply is not
switched on

Water pressure is low

Overflow The system is designed to detect an

are normal

Utensils are not
secure in the baskets
or something small
has dropped into the
basket

Motor hums

Spilled rinse aid

WHAT TO DO

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit
breaker. Remove any other
appliances that are sharing the same
circuit with the dishwasher.

Make sure that the dishwasher is
turned on and that the door is closed
securely.

Make sure that the power cord is
fully plugged into the wall socket.

Check that the water supply is
connected properly and that the
water is turned on.

overflow. If it does, then it will run
the drain pump continuously when
there is power to the appliance.
You will get a level of operating
noise during a wash cycle, in
particular when food is being
removed from items and when the
detergent dispenser places the tablet
into the tub.

Ensure that everything is loaded as
per Baumatic’s loading instructions.

If the dishwasher is not going to be
used for a period of time, then you
should make sure that the appliance
is set on a wash program once a
week. Otherwise the seal around
motor may dry out and cause noise.

Always wipe up any excess rinse aid
or rinse aid spillages immediately.

Stained tub
interior

Dishes are not
fully dried

Detergent with
colourant was used

Rinse aid dispenser is
empty

Use a detergent without colourant.

Make sure that the rinse aid
dispenser is filled with rinse aid.

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Dishes and
pans are not
clean

Improper program

Improper loading

Select a more intense wash
program.

Make sure that the spray arms and
the detergent dispenser are not
being impeded by large dishes.

Spots and
filming on
glasses and
pans

Steam A normal

Black or grey
marks on
dishes

Water
standing in the
bottom of the
tub

Dishwasher
leaks

Extremely hard water
Low inlet
temperature
Improper loading
Improper detergent
Incorrect salt/rinse
aid levels

phenomenon

Aluminium utensils
have rubbed against
dishes

This is normal A small amount of clean water in the

The rinse aid
dispenser is
overfilled or rinse aid
has been spilt inside
the appliance

Dishwasher isn’t
level

Refer to the relevant sections of this
booklet, to ensure that the
detergent, salt and rinse aid levels
are set correctly. Ensure that the
appliance is loaded correctly.

You may get a small amount of
steam coming through the vent by
the door latch, during drying and
water draining.

Use a mild abrasive cleaner to
eliminate the marks. Make sure that
the appliance is loaded correctly in
future.

base of the appliance is not
something to be concerned about.

Take care not to overfill the rinse aid
dispenser. Spilt rinse aid could cause
oversudsing and lead to overflowing.
Wipe away any spills immediately
with a damp cloth.

Make sure that the dishwasher is
level.

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Installation

IMPORTANT: THIS INSTALLATION MUST BE
COMPLETED BY A SUITABLY QUALIFIED PERSON.
BAUMATIC ONLY SANCTION THE INSTALLATION
GIVEN IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. YOU
SHOULD DISPOSE OF ALL PACKAGING IN AN
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

Positioning and levelling the appliance

9 Remove all packaging from the outside and inside of the

dishwasher.

9 Place the dishwasher on a solid and level floor surface.
9 DO NOT PLACE THE DISHWASHER ON A CARPET.

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9 Loosen the adjustable feet

that are positioned on the
base of the appliance.

9 Adjust each of the four feet until the

appliance is level.

IMPORTANT: When the dishwasher is positioned in the
location where it will be used. Make sure that all four feet
are resting firmly on the floor, by pressing down on each
corner and checking that the appliance stands still.

Applying the condensation strip

o The condensation strip must be fitted to the underside of the

worktop to protect it against the ingress of moisture. The strip
will deflect steam that rises from your appliance, away from the
underneath of the worktop.

o The condensation strip will be located inside of your dishwasher.
o Ensure that the underneath of the worktop is clean before

sticking the strip to it.

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o Separate the backing paper away from the strip.
o Stick the condensation strip to the underneath of the worktop.
o IMPORTANT: Failure to attach the condensation strip could

result in damage to your worktop.

Connecting to the mains water supply

IMPORTANT: Do not connect the appliance to your mains

water supply using an old or an existing water inlet hose.
The inlet hose supplied with the dishwasher is the ONLY one
that should be us

DO NOT CONNECT THE WATER INLET HOSE TO A HOT
WATER TAP.

o The inlet hose will be located inside the cabinet of the dishwasher.
o Connect the water inlet hose to a threaded water tap that has a

3/4” thread and to the inlet hose connector on the appliance.

o Fully tighten the inlet hose to the water tap and the dishwasher.

IMPORTANT: The inlet hose is fitted with an aqua
stop. This MUST be fitted in the upright position, as
shown in the above diagram.

ed.

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Water outlet

9 Secure the drain hose, so that it cannot move whilst the

dishwasher is in use.

9 Place the end of the drain hose on your drain pipe. Push it a

short way down into your drain pipe.

9 IMPORTANT: Do not insert the drain hose too deeply into the

water pipe, as this may cause siphoning.

9 NEVER EXTEND THE DRAINAGE HOSE FROM ITS ORIGINAL

LENGTH.

Power supply

9 IMPORTANT: The electrical socket must still be accessible

once the appliance is installed.

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9 Consult the rating plate, located on the right hand side of the

drop down door BEFORE making the electrical connections.
Ensure that the voltage reaching the plug is the same as that on
the rating plate.

9 DO NOT REMOVE THE RATING PLATE AS THE

INFORMATION ON IT IS IMPORTANT.

9 The moulded plug that is supplied with the appliance must be

placed into an earthed and insulated socket.

9 Broken or damaged power leads must only be replaced by a

suitably qualified person. A power lead of a similar type must be
used in replacement.

9 Power lead type – H 0 V V – F 3G 1,5.
9 IMPORTANT: We do not recommend that this appliance is

connected to an extension lead.

Before first use

You should check the following before using the appliance for the first
time:-

o That the dishwasher is level and fixed in position.
o That the water tap is fully open.
o That there are no leaks at either end of the drain or inlet hoses.
o That the inlet and outlet hose are fully tightened.
o That the inlet and outlet hoses are not kinked.
o That the power is switched on.
o That the water softener has been filled with 1 litre of water and

salt.

o That the rinse aid dispenser has been filled.

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United Kingdom

Baumatic Ltd.,
Baumatic Buildings,
6 Bennet Road,
Reading, Berkshire
RG2 0QX
United Kingdom

Sales Telephone

[phone]

Sales Fax

[phone]

Service Telephone

[phone]

Service Fax

[phone]

Spares Telephone

[phone]

Advice Line Telephone

[phone]

E-mail:

[e-mail]
[e-mail]

Website:

www.baumatic.co.uk

Republic of Ireland

01- 6266 798

Czech Republic

Baumatic CR spol s.r.o.
Amperova 495
46215, Librec
Czech Republic

[phone]
www.baumatic.cz

Slovak Republic

Baumatic Slovakia, s.r.o.
Skultetyho 1
831 04 Bratislava 3
Slovakia

[phone]

Germany

Baumatic Gmbh
Janderstrasse 9
Mannheim, 68199
Germany

[phone]
www.baumatic.de

Italy

Baumatic Italia S.R.L.
Via Caltana 129
Campodarsego (Padova), 35011
Italy

[phone]
www.baumatic.it

Holland

Baumatic Benelux B.V.
Grindzuigerstraat 22
1333 MS ALMERE
The Netherlands

[phone]
www.baumatic.nl

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