Brandt VM512XE1 User Manual

Contents

Please read carefully Precautions when using

Environmental protection Advice, tips and remarks

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

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5 - Running a programme and options

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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

Description of your dishwasher

The above photograph of the machine with the lower basket removed shows you all the main components described in these operating instructions.

Your dishwasher is fitted with safety systems protecting you from flooding: The ANTI-OVERFLOW SYSTEM. This system automatically activates the drain pump if the water in the tub reaches an abnormal level. The ANTI-LEAK SYSTEM. (depending on the model) This system cuts off the water supply if a leak is detected under the machine.

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.

Regenerating salt reservoir

Waste filters

Washing product

container

Rinsing agent

container

Lower sprinkling

arm

Information

plate (After-

Sales service

reference)

Drying valve

(depending on

the model)

Upper basket

Main filter

Anti-blocking

size wire

(depending on

the model)

Rotating nozzle (depending on the model)

Description of your dishwasher

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

➁➁

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.

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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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.

Salt

required

55 - 70°F 40 - 55°F 25 - 40°F 18 - 25°F 10 - 18°F

0 - 10°F

YES

YES YES YES YES

Water

hardness

Testing strip

Check that the

cursor is fully

over the number.

> 70°F

What to do before using the machine for the first time

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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Filling the regenerating salt reservoir

You must fill this, with water just before starting your first wash then add the salt:

Filling with salt is essential to obtain a good wash with no streaks. The salt regener-

ates the resins, which soften the water by removing its limestone content unless the water is already sufficiently soft (see “Adjusting the water softener”).

Salt reservoir

Should any regenerating salt overflow when filling, we recommend that you remove the loose salt crystals

to avoid oxidising the machine.

Never put detergent in this reservoir: this will ruin

the water softener.

- Unscrew the salt reservoir’s stopper and remove it.

- Use the funnel to introduce the salt. (available from the after-sales department under reference : 31X3964).

- Fill the reservoir with regenerating salt specially designed for dishwashers.

- 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.

SALT

What to do before using the machine for the first time

Contents: 120 ml (approx. one glass)

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

to avoid foam forming.

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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

Opaque: some product remaining Brilliant: container empty

Indicator:

STEP 2: Rinse aid

For brilliant and very dry results

➁➁

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 setting using the adjustment lever:

- Setting 1 to reduce the dose, (soft water)

- Setting 3 to increase the dose

(hard water)

Adjustment lever

The rinse aid indicator light:

This illuminates showing rinse aid must be added.

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.

VERY IMPORTANT:

- 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).

Tablets

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

Only use the washing products specially designed for dishwasher use.

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.

The lower basket

Lay the items out so that the water can circulate freely and spray all the utensils. Place the plates and the wide pots and pans at the sides. Do not intersperse or superimpose plates and dishes or place them side-by-side.

The fold-down spikes help you to arrange your large items (depending on the model).

No items should interfere with the rotation of the washing arms (pot handles, cutlery, etc.)

Anti-blocking size wire

(depending on the model)

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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