Brandt VM512XE1 User Manual

Contents
		Page
1	- Description of your dishwasher - - - - - - - - -	- - -	30-31
2 - What to do before using the machine for the first time			-32-36
	Step 1: Adjusting the water softener - - - - - - - - - - - -	- - -	- - -32
	Measuring the water hardness - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	- - -	- - -32
	Mechanical adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	- - -	- - -32
	Filling the regenerating salt reservoir - - - - - - - - - -	- - -	- - -33
	Step 2: Rinse aid – Filling – Setting - - - - - - - - - -	- - -	- - -34
	Step 3: Washing products - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	- - -	- - -35
3	- Loading the dishwasher - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	-36 - 38
	The lower basket – Cutlery – The upper basket - - - -	- -	-36 -38
4	- Selecting and running a washing programme	- - - - -39
	Selecting a washing programme - - - - - - - - - - - - -	- - -	- - -39
	Delayed start of “Normal” programme - Programme end-		- - -39
	The washing programmes - - - - - - - - - - - - -	- -	40-41
5	- Running a programme and options - - - - - - - - -	- - -	- - 42
	Cancelling a programme - Extra drying option - - - -	- - -	- - -42
6	- Running maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	- -	43-44
	Cleaning the waste filters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	- -	- - -43
	Cleaning and maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	- - -	- - -44
7	- Protecting the environment - - - - - - - - - - - -	- -	- -45
	Recycling the packaging - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	- - -	- - -45
	Recycling your old dishwasher - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	- - -	- - -45
	Washing ecologically and economically - - - - - - - - -	- - -	- - -45
8	- Troubleshooting, what to do? - - - - - - - - - - -	- -	46-50
9	- Instructions for laboratory tests - - - - - - - - -	- -	50-51

Please read carefully	Precautions when using
Environmental protection	Advice, tips and remarks

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Description of your dishwasher

Please read your dishwasher’s installation and operating manuals carefully so that your machine will provide full and complete satisfaction. These will enable you to discover all the advantages of this machine and put them to best use.

Upper basket

Rotating nozzle (depending on

	container	the model)
	Anti-blocking
	size wire
	(depending on
	the model)
	Regenerating	Main filter
	salt reservoir
		Waste filters
	Drying valve
	(depending on
	the model)	Rinsing agent
	Information	container
	plate (After-
	Sales service
	reference)

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Description of your dishwasher

START/CANCEL: Pressing this button starts this programme. Holding the button pressed down for 2 seconds cancels the Programme.

WASHING LIGHT: this shows you that the washing programme is running.

SALT LIGHT: This indicates that there is no regenerating salt.

RINSE AID : This indicates that there is no rinse aid.

END OF PROGRAMME LIGHT: this shows you that the washing cycle has finished.

PROGRAMMES KNOB: turn the programmes knob to the desired position.

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What to do before using the machine for the first time

STEP 1: Adjusting the water softener

For impeccable washing and drying results with no streaks.

The water softener must be adjusted correctly to ensure no streaks after washing and drying.

Your dishwasher is fitted with a water softening system that operates using regenerating salt.

You must set the water softener according to the hardness of the water in your area.

- Measuring the water hardness

To do this: contact your local water supplier to find out the water hardness level and adjust on the machine as described below.

- Adjustment via the cursor inside the tub.

Adjust the setting using the cursor on the left-hand side inside the tub by positioning it correctly on the desired number, depending on the water hardness.

	Testing strip	Water	Salt
		hardness	required
		> 70°F	YES
		55 - 70°F	YES
		40 - 55°F	YES
	Check that the	25 - 40°F	YES
		18 - 25°F	YES
	cursor is fully
		10 - 18°F	YES
	over the number.
		0 - 10°F	NO

You must fill the salt reservoir with water before using the machine, even if the water softener setting selected

does not require any regenerating salt.

If you move house and take the dishwasher with you you will need to check the water hardness and adjust accordingly.

For good wash results it is very important to set the dishwasher to the correct level of water hardness and to set the correct level of rinse aid.

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What to do before using the machine for the first time

Filling the regenerating salt reservoir

Salt reservoir

-Unscrew the remove it.

-Use the funnel (available under reference

-Fill the reservoir specially

-On the first time, add water until it reaches the edge of the reservoir.

-Screw the salt reservoir’s stop back in fully.

Do not use kitchen salt.

Should any regenerating we recommend that you to avoid oxidising the machine.

Never put detergent in this reservoir: this will ruin

the water softener.

SALT

Indication of the level of regenerating salt

SALT indicator light:

This illuminates showing salt needs to be added. After you have refilled the salt reservoir, the light may still remain lit until the salt has dissolved sufficiently, generally after one cycle (or if the reservoir has not been completely filled, for

instance when putting the machine into operating using the sample.

If the water is especially soft and does not require the use of any regenerating salt,

the SALT light remains lit.

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What to do before using the machine for the first time

		STEP 2:	Rinse aid
			For brilliant and very dry results

Filling

When putting the machine into operation, fill the container level with the top of the adjustment lever.

Put in at least all the contents of the sample supplied.

Close the container tightly

Contents: 120 ml (approx. one glass)

Indicator:

Opaque: some product remaining

Brilliant: container empty

Should any rinse aid overflow when filling, mop up the excess

to avoid foam forming.

Adjustment (if necessary)

The original setting is in the middle

(Medium position: setting 2).
After a few cycles, if there are streaks or
the drying is poor, you can adjust the set-
ting using the adjustment lever:
- Setting 1 to reduce the dose, (soft water)	Adjustment lever
- Setting 3 to increase the dose (hard water)

The rinse aid indicator light:

This illuminates showing rinse aid must be added.

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What to do before using the machine for the first time

STEP 3: the washing products for a clean wash

For easy loading, the detergent container is located on the front of the upper basket.

The detergent container is designed to take tablets powder or liquid recommended for dishwasher use.

Tablets

Place the tablet in the compartment. underneath the top basket.

Powder or liquid

Pull the container out to fill it with liquid detergent or powder.

Fill it up to the Minimum mark for lightly soiled items.

Fill it up to the Maximum mark for dirty items. Close the container.

Keep all these products out of children’s reach and away from

any damp environments.

VERY IMPORTANT:

Only use the washing products specially designed for dishwasher use.

-For good wash results it is recommended to use individual detergent, salt and rinse aid products.

-However “2 in 1” tablets (detergent and rinse aid) can be used, if so, you may need to adjust the rinse aid dial according to the wash results (see page 34)

-Good wash results depend on getting the salt + rinse aid levels set correctly according to use level of water hardness (see pages 32-33).

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Loading the dishwasher

Unloading the dishwasher

First of all empty the lower basket to avoid any drops of water falling onto it from the upper basket.

Items unsuitable for dishwasher use

-Wooden cutting boards

-Oxidisable steel or non heat-resistant plastic utensils,

-Pewter or copper items,

-Glued items,

-Cutlery with wooden, horn or mother-of-pearl handles,

-Antique or hand-painted porcelain.

When purchasing crockery, glassware, cutlery, etc., ensure that they are suitable for use in a dishwasher.

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