Defy DDW172 Instruction Manual

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DDW172

8 PROGRAMME

DISHWASHER

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The manufacturer strives for continuous improvement. For this reason, the text and

illustrations in this manual are subject to change without notice.

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INDEX
Introduction
Explanation of symbols
Register your product
Important safety precautions
Get to know your dishwasher
Before use
Unpacking
Report damage
Preparation
Installation
Electrical installation
Water connection
Drain requirements
Adding water softener
Adding rinse aid
Adding detergent
Loading dishes, cutlery & pots
Loading options
Loading options continued
Basket adjustment
Ceiling silverware basket
Storage
Cutlery basket
How not to load
The control panel
Description of controls
On / Off
Start / Pause / Cancel
Programme selector
Half load
Tablet detergent
Delayed start
Adding functions
Progress indicators
Cancelling a programme
Changing a programme
Salt indicator
Rinse aid indicator
Operating the dishwasher
Programme table
Cleaning the cabinet
Cleaning the filters
Cleaning the spray arms
Upper spray arm
Ceiling spray arm
Trouble shooting
Technical specifications
Owners responsibility
Service Centres
Warranty

Introduction

Dear customer,

Your new Defy dishwasher was
manufactured in a state of the art facility
and has passed the strictest quality
control procedures.

Please read this manual carefully before
using your dishwasher for the first time
and then store it within easy reach for
future reference.

This manual will provide you with
information on how to operate and care
for your dishwasher to gain the maximum
benefit from it.

We trust you will enjoy years of trouble
free use.

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

Important information

Warning—Hazardous situations

Warning—Electric shock

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT AT

www.defy.co.za

DEFY APPLIANCES (PTY) LTD
P.O.BOX 12004
JACOBS
DURBAN
4026
SOUTH AFRICA

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CHILDREN

This dishwasher is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the dishwasher by a person responsible
for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
dishwasher.

• Keep detergents out of reach. Only put them into the machine just before starting a wash.

• Dishwasher water is not suitable for drinking.

• Never allow children to play on or sit on the door when it is open.

• Please ensure that packaging material is disposed of in a responsible manner. Plastic bags

should be cut up to prevent children playing with them and accidentally suffocating.

SAFETY

• The dishwasher must be installed and connected in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

• Never place the dishwasher on a carpeted floor. Lack of airflow beneath the dishwasher

could cause overheating.

• The dishwasher must only be used domestically and for the purposes for which it was

designed.

• Do not leave the dishwasher exposed to direct sunlight or rain.

• Never add chemical solvents or flammable liquids to the tank as they constitute a fire

hazard.

• Only use detergents and water softeners specifically manufactured for use in dishwashers.

• The door of the dishwasher has been designed to support the weight of a fully loaded lower

rack. Never place any other load on the door as the dishwasher may then tip forwards.

• Should you at any time in the future scrap the dishwasher, cut the power cord and take

measures to render the door lock inoperative thereby preventing children, when playing,
getting trapped inside.

• In case of malfunction or maintenance work, disconnect the dishwasher from the electrical

mains immediately.

ENVIRONMENTAL CARE

You can save water by observing these simple guidelines:

• Remove bones and pips from dirty dishes.

• Avoid partial loads and only start the dishwasher when it is fully loaded.

• Only use the pre-wash programme for very dirty dishes.

• Select the programme according to the dirt level of the load.

DISHWARE GUIDE Ascertain that your dinnerware and cutlery is dishwasher compatible.
The following should not be washed in a dishwasher:

Rust sensitive steel items. Cutlery with wooden or horn handles.
Non heat resistant plastic items.
No glued dishes or cutlery.
No items made out of copper or tin.
Aluminium and silver tends to discolour.
Sensitive decorated glasses and porcelain parts.
Lead crystal glassware may lose its shine over time.
Art and craft items.
Sponges and dishcloths.
Do not wash articles soiled with cigarette ash, candle wax, varnish, paints or chemicals.

Important safety instructions

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1. Upper basket with rack

2. Upper spray arm

3. Lower spray arm

4. Filters

5. Lower basket

6. Control panel

7. Door

8. Detergent dispenser

9. Silverware basket

10. Lower spray arm slot

11. Salt reservoir lid

12. Upper basket rail

13. Ceiling silverware basket

14. Table top (depends on the model)

15. Ceiling spray arm

16. Fan drying system (depends on the model)

Get to know your dishwasher

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Figures represented in this instruction manual are schematic and may not correspond
exactly with your dishwasher. If the parts are not included in the dishwasher you have
purchased, they may be model specific and therefore only valid for certain models.

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UNPACKING

• Remove all packaging material, accessories and documentation from the dishwasher.

DAMAGE

• Do not use the dishwasher if it has been damaged in transit. Report the damage to your

dealer, who will take the necessary corrective action.

POSITIONING THE MACHINE

• The dishwasher should be positioned close to a cold water tap and a drain outlet.

• After positioning the dishwasher, adjust the feet by turning them in or out to level the unit.

PREPARATION

• Every dishwasher is tested and run in the factory before being dispatched. Before washing

dishes for the first time, it is advisable therefore to first complete a pre-wash cycle to flush
any factory related residuals from the system.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

• The dishwasher must be earthed and the manufacturer and seller do not accept

responsibility for any damage due to incorrect electrical connection.

• .The machine should be plugged into a 15 Amp, 230 Volt 50 Hz earthed 3 pin wall socket.

• For safety reasons, the wall socket and the plug should be accessible after installation.

If the power cord should ever need replacing, use only a genuine cord available from the

nearest Defy Service Centre. Repairs should only be made by a qualified technician.

WATER CONNECTION

• Use a screw on hose connector to secure the filler hose to a 3/4 inch threaded cold water tap.

• The water supply pressure must be between 30 kPa and 1Mpa..

• If the supply plumbing is new or has not been used for some time, it is advisable to run the water

until it is clear and free from dirt. We recommend fitting a filter to the water tap to prevent
impurities such as sand or rust from entering the washer.

• Do not use an old hose and only use the hose supplied with the dishwasher.

• Ensure that the inlet hose is not twisted, bent or squeezed shut.

• There are two different types of water inlet hoses: Cold water inlet hose (up to 25°C) and

hot water inlet hose (up to 60°C). Please check which one is applicable to your model.

Before use

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Installation

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DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

• Secure the end of the drain hose to a

drain pipe with an inside diameter of at
least 4cm.

• The outlet end of the drain pipe should be

between 50cm and 100cm above ground
level.

• Do not use an old hose and only use the

hose supplied with the dishwasher.

• Take care not to kink, twist or squeeze the

drain hose.

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Adding water softener (dishwasher salt)

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The dishwasher requires lime free water for
optimum operation. The water supply in South
Africa varies considerably. Some users have
access to borehole water only, while others are
supplied from reservoirs or dams. Users in urban
areas would not normally require water softeners. It
is advisable therefore to test your water supply.
Check for white spots on glassware. If these
appear, the water used is too hard and requires
softening. Experience will soon show if softening is
required.

Water softener container

The dishwasher is equipped with a salt container
which automatically softens the water The container
needs to be filled with regenerating salts specially
developed for dishwashers. Small grained or
powdered salt is recommended. Do not use table
salt or edible salt as these contain insoluble
substances.

To fill the container proceed as follows:

• Remove the lower basket to improve access.

• Unscrew the lid of the salt container. (fig A-B)

• If used for the first time, pour about 1 litre of

water into the container. (fig C) If the container
has water in it this step is not required.

• Using the funnel supplied, add salt until the

container is full. (fig D) The container holds about
2 kg of salt.

• Screw the lid back on until a “click” sound is

heard.

To prevent damage which may be caused by spilt
salt solution, we recommend you start a wash
programme immediately after filling the salt
container.

The low salt indicator light on the control panel will
glow when the salt needs replenishing.

Note:
The salt indicator may glow for some time after
filling the container This depends on the time it
takes to dissolve all of the added salt and may take
a few hours.

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Note:

• Only use rinse aid specifically intended

for dishwashers.

• If composite detergent tablets

containing rinse aid ( 3 in 1 or 2 in 1 )
are used, it is not necessary to fill the
rinse aid dispenser.

Rinse aid prevents water and calcium
streaking on dishes and speeds up the drying
process.

The rinse aid dispenser is to the right of the
detergent compartment.

To add rinse aid, proceed as follows:

• Open the rinse aid dispenser by pressing

the locking lever. (B)

• Carefully pour the rinse aid into the

dispenser to the MAX mark.

• Close the lid.

• Carefully wipe off any spilt rinse aid.

• The dispenser regulator (4) may be set

between 1 and 6.

If lime marks appear after washing,
select a lower setting.
If water marks appear after washing
select a higher one.

A rinse aid sight glass (3) allows inspection
of the rise aid level in the dispenser. If the
rinse aid appears to be diluted or is lighter in
colour, it needs to be replenished.

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Adding detergent

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Only use detergents formulated for use in
dishwashers.
Detergent tablets or composite tablets
containing detergent, softener and rinse
aid may also be used.

The detergent and rinse aid dispensers are
on the inside of the door.
The detergent compartment is on the left.
Open the detergent compartment by pushing
the locking lever to the right (A). Add
detergent before each wash and close the
lid.

The lines on the inside of the detergent
container assist in measuring the correct
amount of detergent. The container can hold
40cm³ of detergent.(1)
For a full load and relatively dirty dishes , fill
the container to the 25cm³ mark.
For slightly soiled dishes and a partial load,
fill the compartment to the 15cm³ mark.
If detergent tablets are used, these should be
placed in the detergent dispenser.
If food particles are stuck and the dishes
have not been washed for a long time,
supplement the detergent by adding an
additional amount to the open oval
depression to the right of the detergent
compartment.(2)

During the wash programme, the detergent
will be dispensed automatically and the lid
will be left open. The best washing results
are obtained using detergent, rinse aid and
water softening salts.

Multi purpose tablet detergents are
available and can give satisfactory results.
These are classified as follows:
2 in 1: Contain detergent and rinse aid or
water softening salt.
3 in 1: Contain detergent, rinse aid, water
softening salt.
4 in 1: Contain detergent, rinse aid, water
softening salt and a glass protector.
5 in 1: Contain detergent, rinse aid, water
softening salt, a glass protector and a
stainless steel protector.

Do not use tablet detergents in short
programmes since their total solubility is
dependent on temperature and time.