Constructa CG346S2EU User Manual
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Dishwasher summary of instructions
Brief and handy:
everything your dishwasher
needs ...
Before using for the first
time, read the operating
instructions!
Adding rinse aid
Adding detergent
Select programme
Filling the salt dispenser
Turn on tap Water flows in ...
en
Switch on the appliance Here we go ...
Close the door. Press the main switch, programme
sequence display lights up.
Switch off the appliance Everything o.k. ...
When the ”end of programme” display lights up, switch
off the main switch.
Turn off the tap.
Adjusting the water softening
system *
Quickly sorted ...
Ask your water supply
company what the
water hardness is
and enter ...
* only before the first wash
or if the water hardness
has been changed
Read off the correct setting for your
water hardness
How to adjust the water softening system
– Rotate the programme button from the 12 o’clock position by one notch
to the left.
– Switch on the main switch and hold down for at least 3 seconds.
The salt refill indicator flashes, the “Check water supply” display
and the programme sequence display light up (factory setting 2).
– Change the set value by rotating the programme selector (0–3).
– Switch off the main switch. The set value is saved.
Set value
on the
appliance
°dH °fH °Clarke mmol/l
22–35
0–6
7–16
17–21
0
1
2
3
0–1,1
1,2–2,9
3,0–3,7
3,8–6,2
9–20
0–11
12–29
30–37
38–62
0–8
21–26
27–44
Dissolves limescale (not required for set value 0!)
Unscrew
the lid.
Only before using
the dishwasher
for the first time
pour approx. 1 l /
1 1/4 pt water into
the salt opening.
Pour in max.
1.5 kg / 3 lb 5 oz
salt (never detergent!)
Screw on the
lid. Switch on
dishwasher
immediately.
Everything is sparkling clean ... Refill whenever level indicator is light!
Press mark 1,
lift up lid 2.
Pour in
rinse aid.
Close the
lid. CLICK!
Very dirty dishes, a lot of detergent ...
If required, open
the lid (press the
pin).
Warning,
combination
products are not
suitable for all
programmes,
follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Pour in
detergent.
Push the lid
shut, press.
PLOP!
Quick, economical or intensive ...
This overview indicates the max. possible number of
programmes. The programmes which correspond to your
appliance can be found on your appliance fascia.
The programme data are values measured in the
laboratory in compliance with Standard EN 50242.
Deviations is practice are possible.
Overview of programmes
120
2,00
21
140
1,05
17
70
1,00
17
30
0,90
13
15
0,10
5
45_
50_
70_ 65_
40_
Duration in minutes
Power consumption in kWh
Water consumption in litres
Intensive
Normal Eco Gentle
Quick Prerinse
110
1,75
21
Additional programmes ** Flexibility ...
Soaking
... of utensils in the
bottom basket,
programme starts
automatically, 5 g of
extra detergent on
the open door!
Reduce/save time
... reduces washing time
reduces drying time
Half load
... for a few items, saves
water, energy and time
** some models
Extra dry
... improves the drying
result by increased
temperature in the final
rinse (Please take care
with delicate dishes)
Maintenance and care
For perfect rinsing results
Waste water pump *
Filters
Check and,
if required,
clean:
Rotate filter cylinder,
remove filter system
Rinse under
running water
Insert
Screw on filter
system.
NOTE MARK!
* some models
– Set main switch to OFF
– Scoop out any water
– Remove the filters
– Remove the cover (⇒A)
– Check the inner compartment for foreign
objects and, if required, remove foreign
objects
– Re-insert the cover (⇒B)
– Re-insert the cover (⇒B)
– Re-insert the filters and screw into position
Spray arms
Remove blockages/
deposits
Pull up lower arm
Clean under running
water (if required,
use a toothpick)
Insert lower arm
Screw on upper arm
deposits
Unscrew upper arm
A
B
Rectifying minor faults yourself ... ... as it is worth doing it yourself!
Fault Possible causes
Appliance is not running /
stops
Check water supply
Display lights up
Supply fitting not open
Supply hose kinked
Supply fitting jammed or calcified
Open supply fitting.
Install supply hose without kinks.
1. Unscrew water connection.
2. Clean filter in the water connection.
3. Flow rate must be min. 9 l/min.
when water supply is open.
If the flow rate is less, replace
the supply fitting.
Remedial action
Plastic / utensils
discoloured
Too little detergent
Discoloration caused by food colourings
(tomato sauce)
Follow manufacturer’s instructions
(detergent).
Discoloration is harmless; subsequent
rinse cycles will cause it to fade.
Residual water in the
appliance
Waste water pump blocked
The programme
has not yet ended
Clean waste-water pump (see above).
Close the appliance, switch on and
wait until the programme ends
(“end of programme” display lights up)
or terminate programme
(see Terminating the programme).
Fault
Possible causes
Remedial action
Stains and streaks
Milky film on the utensils
(removable)
Rust on the cutlery
Rinse-aid dosage too high / too low
Glasses not dishwasher-proof.
Cutlery not rust-resistant
Hard knife blades are more susceptible
Extraneous rust
Streaks: reduce dosage.
Water or limescale stains: increase
dosage.
Use dishwasher-proof glasses.
Use a detergent suitable for glasses.
Use dishwasher-proof cutlery.
Never wash rusting parts
in the appliance.
More information can be found in the operating instructions
Milky film, glasses cloudy /
dull
(not removable)
Water softening system incorrectly set;
No salt
Correctly set water softening system.
Refill with salt.
Utensils are not clean
Sand or gritty residue
on the utensils
Utensils are situated close together
or one above the other
Too little detergent
Unsuitable programme selected
Spray arm nozzles blocked
Filters dirty, not seated firmly
Spray arms blocked
Separate the utensils, prevent contact
points.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions
(detergent).
Select a more intensive programme.
Clean the spray arms (see above).
Clean the filters (see above).
Arrange the utensils so that the spray
arms can rotate freely.
Interrupting the programme... Terminating the programme ... Loading the dishwasher
correctly ...
– While the programme is running, rotate the programme selector to the Reset pos.
– The programme sequence lasts approx. 1 min.
– When the programme has run, switch off the main switch.
– Switch off the main switch.
– To continue, close the door. Switch on
the main switch again.
Dishwasher-proof utensils (not soiled with ash, wax, lubricating grease, ink
or adhesive labels; remove large remnants of jam, milk products and food
according to the operating instructions and check that the spray arms can
rotate freely.
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