Bendix BDW10 User Manual
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
822 90 11-12
DISHWASHER
DCS 12 W
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For the user
Important safety information 3
Care and cleaning 4-5
- General cleaning
- Rinse aid dispenser
- Spray arm
- Coarse filter
- Fine filter
- Detergent dispenser
- Water softener
- Water softener plug
- Cleaning the cabinet
The control panel 6
How to load the dishwasher 7
-Instruction for test centres
Using your appliance 8
Something Not Working? 9
Service 10
- Service and Spare Parts
- Customer Care Department
Guarantee Conditions 11
For the installer
Technical specifications 12
Unpacking the machine 13
- If the machine is damaged
- Use
- Protecting the machine against freezing
Installation 14-15
- Water inlet
- Water drainage
- Power supply
Guide to use the instruction book
The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the instructions:
Safety instructions
Step by step instructions
Hints and tips
Environmental information
Contents
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Before installing and first using the dishwasher, read the instruction booklet carefully, including
its hints and warnings. Doing so will ensure that your machine will perform properly and to best
advantage. Anyone using the machine should be thoroughly familiar with its instructions for use
and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure they remain with the machine if it is
moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life can be properly informed on appliance
use and safety.
Installation and servicing
■ All installation and service work done on the product
must be carried out by a qualified technician. Work
performed by persons with inadequate knowledge may
adversely affect the satisfactory functioning of the
product and may cause personal injury or damage.
Before any work is carried out on the dishwasher, it
must be isolated from the electrical supply. To do this
the power plug must be removed from the wall socket.
■ Water connection shall be made via an easily accessible
stopcock.
■ The power cable must be plugged into an earthed
socket, which must be easily accessible. Permanent
installation must only be carried out by an authorized
electrician.
■ If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a
special cable or assembly available from Service Force.
■ Make sure that the power cable is not nipped or other-
wise damaged and that the hoses do not get crushed
or kinked when moving the dishwasher in connection
with installation or cleaning etc.
■ Servicing and repairs must be carried out by a trained
service technician. Only use genuine spare parts
available from your local Service Force Centre. Never
try to repair the dishwasher yourself.
Child Safety
■ The dishwasher should be used by adults only. Do not
let children play with the controls or other parts of it.
■ Keep all packaging well away from children.
■ Keep all detergents in safe place out of children´s
reach.
■ Prevent children from sitting, swinging or standing
on the open door.
During Use
■ This dishwasher is designed solely for washing house-
hold utensils suitable for machine washing. Using it for
other purposes could lead to physical injury or damage
to property and invalidate the guarantee.
■ Avoid opening the door while the dishwasher is running,
as hot steam may escape.
■ Only use detergent specifically designed for use in
dishwashers.
■ If you take any dishes out of the machine before the
end of the dishwashing cycle, it is extremely important
to rinse them thoroughly under running water to remove
any remaining detergent.
■ Do not place sharp knives with their points upwards.
It is much safer to lay them horizontally in the basket.
■ When finishing loading or unloading close the door,
as an open door can be a hazard.
■ Make sure that the machine is disconnected from the
power supply during cleaning and maintenance work.
■ After using the machine, turn off its water supply and
disconnect it from the power supply. When removing
the electrical plug, grip the plug, not the cable.
Identification of materials
All materials used in packaging this machine are
environmentally-friendly. The various plastics used
are identified and can be recycled:
• PE stands for polyethylene, which is used for the
bag around the machine and the bag in which
these instructions were supplied.
• PS stands for polystyrene (moulded), which is
used for the sections of packaging needed to
cushion the machine.
The cardboard components of the packaging are made
from recyclable paper and should be taken to a collection
point for recycling.
The machine contains plastic and rubber components.
These have identifying marks to show what they are
made from, so they can be recycled or disposed of
properly at the end of the machine's life.
The materials are identified according to international
standards.
Important safety information
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Care and cleaning
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Important
Make sure that the machine is unplugged and the water
turned off before undertaking any kind of maintenance.
General cleaning
Inspect the filters and spray arm nozzle before re-loading
the machine and remove any food scraps. Wipe round
the rubber gasket at the bottom of the door to remove
grease which tends to collect there.
Rinse aid dispenser (1)
Use of rinse aid will result in faster drying of the load and
gives the dishes a shiny finish. It may be necessary to
adjust the quantity of rinse aid dispensed if you live in either
a very hard water or a very soft water area. More is needed
for hard water and less for soft water. Leave the dispenser
in its preset position when you first use the dishwasher and
only adjust if, after a few cycles, you notice the following:
• Crockery remaining dull looking and/or showing
occasional round spots. If this happens, increase the
quantity of rinse aid by turning the red dial below the
filler trough clockwise.
• Crockery feeling sticky or showing whitish spots. If this
happens, decrease the quantity of rinse aid by turning
the red dial below the filler trough anti-clockwise.
The dispenser holds about 140 ml. This is enough for 4070 wash cycles, depending on the dosage setting. When
the rinse aid level is approaching the bottom of the scale it is
time to refill the dispenser. Swivel out the filler trough and
carefully fill up with rinse aid until the level reaches up to
the red mark on the level indicator tube. Do not overfill, and
carefully wipe off any spillage with a damp cloth immediately.
Don’t forget to close the filler trough afterwards.
Do not fill the rinse aid dispenser with liquid
detergent.
Spray arm (2)
The holes in the spray arm nozzle must be kept clean to
ensure satisfactory wash results. Inspect the spray arm
regularly. When thorough cleaning is necessary, remove
the spray arm by unscrewing the nut clockwise (it has a
left-handed thread) and lift off the spray arm.
Wash the spray arm with hot soapy water using a stiff
saucepan brush if necessary to remove scraps.
Re-assemble carefully, making sure the nut is secure.
Coarse filter (3)
The purpose of the coarse filter is to catch large objects
such as toothpicks and pieces of eggshell. Make sure
that the filter is always clean. Lift it out and rinse it under
running water whenever necessary.
Fine filter (4)
It is just as important to keep this filter clean. A dirty or
clogged filter will impair washing efficiency. The fine filter
can easily be lifted out for cleaning when you have
removed the coarse filter.
The dishwasher must not be used without the
filters. Incorrect repositioning of the filters will
produce poor washing results.
Cleaning of the filters is vital to ensure correct
operation of the machine.
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Detergent dispenser (5)
Only use detergents specially designed for dishwashers.
Pour the detergent into the compartment, for a normal
load pour about 15g. Since not all detergents are the
same, you should also consult the instructions on the
packet. Remember that the instructions usually refer to
full-size dishwashers, for example when using detergent
tablets, it is sufficient to use just half a tablet. Using the
correct amount of detergent also contributes to reducing
pollution.
Zanussi recommends the use of Finish dishwasher detergent and Rinse Aid.
Water softener (6)
This dishwasher is equipped with a water softener for hard
(chalky) water, therefore the rinse aid dispenser should
be set for a low dosage.
The lime (chalk) in hard water causes white deposits to
occur on dishes and the interior of the dishwasher.
To prevent this, the water has to pass through a special
container where its hardness is removed. Since the water
softener consumes coarse dishwasher salt, you will have
to replenish the salt container after a certain number of
dishwashing cycles. When the indicator lamp on the
control panel lights up, it is time to fill up with salt.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the salt container filler cap.
2. Fill up salt container with water (only the first
time).
3. Fill the container with coarse salt. Use the funnel
supplied with the machine.
Ordinary domestic salt will affect the efficiency
of the water softener and damage it.
4. Remove the funnel and wipe off any spillage.
5. Screw the filler cap back in place.
The salt container holds about 1 litre, which is enough for
about 20 - 30 dishwashing cycles. Always ensure that
there is water in the salt container before filling with salt.
Water softener plug (7)
As supplied from the factory, the water softener is set for
a water hardness of up to 20°dH. If your water is harder
than this, you can increase the capacity of the water
softener by pulling out the rubber plug at the rear of the
dishwasher on the left hand side viewed from the back.
See illustration.
Contact your local Water Authority to find the exact water
hardness level for your area.
Never run the dishwasher without salt in the container as
this may damage the water softener. If the damage is slight,
the water softener function can be partially restored by
filling the container with salt and then running the Normal
cycle 4-5 times.
Cleaning the cabinet
Wipe the outside of the cabinet and control panel regularly
with a soft damp cloth. When necessary, use liquid kitchen
or household cleaner to remove stubborn marks, rinse with
a damp cloth and rub up with a soft duster.
Never use abrasive cleaners which could damage the
surface, ie: scouring pads or solvents (acetone, trichloriethylene, etc).
If the machine is not going to be used for some time, take
the folllowing precautions:
1. Unplug the machine and turn off the water supply.
2. Fill up the rinse aid container.
3. Make sure the tub is clean by carrying out a wash
programme (without any crockery) using Finish
Dishwasher cleaner, then dry the inside thoroughly.
4. Leave the door ajar.
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