Defy DDW 156, DDW 157, Dishmaid 3 Owner's Manual

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DEFY DISHMAID 3

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OWNERS
MANUAL

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Index

Dear customer.
Before use.
Electrical connection.
Water connection.
Drain requirements.
General precautions
The control panel.
Interior features.
Technical specifications.
Water softener.
Detergent.
Rinse aid.
Loading.
Cleaning.

Dishmaid 3

Operation.
Programme chart.

Moving.

Trouble shooting.

Service Centres.

Warranty.

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You can rely on Defy. To simplify

DDW 156
DDW 157

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You are now the proud owner of one of
the finest and most modern products that
today's technology can produce.

Please read all the instructions carefully
as they contain information on how to
operate and care for your dishwasher so
that you may gain the maximum benefit
from it.
Store this book in a safe place for future
reference.

Unpacking

Remove all packaging material, accessories
and documentation from the machine.

Damage

Do not use the machine if it has been
damaged in transit. Report the damage
to your dealer, who will take the necessary
corrective action.

Positioning the dishwasher

The machine should be positioned in close
proximity to a cold water tap and a drain
outlet.
Adjust the feet by turning them in or out
until the machine stands level and stable.

Preparation

Every dishwasher is tested and run in the
factory before being dispatched. Before
washing dishes for the first time, it is
advisable to first complete a pre-wash
cycle to flush any factory related residuals
from the system.

The machine should be connected to 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.

The machine must be earthed and the
manufacturer and seller do not accept
responsibility for any damage due to
incorrect electrical connection.

Connect the filler hose to a 3/4 gas
threaded cold water tap.
The water supply pressure must be
between 0.3 and 10 bars.
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.

Secure the end of the drain hose to a
drain pipe. Take care not to kink or twist
the drain hose.

Dear
Customer

Before use

Electrical
connection

Water
connection

Drain
requirements

320 mm minimum

800 mm maximum

Floor level

diameter

40 mm inside

Drain hose

Drain pipe

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Children

Never allow children to play with the
dishwasher. Detergents contain irritants
and abrasives which could affect the
eyes, mouth and throat. Keep
detergents out of reach and only put
them into the machine just before
starting a washing programme.
Dishwasher waste 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.
This appliance 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 use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.

General safety

The machine must be installed and
connected in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
The machine must only be used
domestically and for the purposes for
which it was designed.
Do not leave the machine exposed to
direct sunlight or rain.
Never add chemical solvents or
flammable liquids to the tank as they
constitute a fire hazard.
Never use any detergents or water
softeners, other than those specifically
manufactured for use in dishwashers.

The door of the machine has been designed
to support the weight of a fully loaded lower
rack. Never place any other load on the
door as the machine may then tip forwards.
In case of malfunction or maintenance
work, disconnect the machine from the
electrical

mains immediately.
Should you at any time in the future scrap
the machine, cut the power cord and take
measures to render the door lock
inoperative. This will prevent children, when
playing, getting trapped inside.

Environmental care

Where possible, help to protect our
environment by disposing of packaging
material in a responsible manner.
You can save water by observing these
simple guidelines:
Remove bones and residue from dirty
dishes.
Avoid partial loads and only start the
machine when it is fully loaded.
Select the programme according to the dirt
level of the load.
Use a programme which includes pre-wash
for very dirty dishes.

Unsuitable dishes for dishwashers

Ascertain that your dinnerware and cutlery
is dishwasher compatible.
Do not wash cutlery with wooden or bone
handles, items which have been glued
together, copper or tin utensils and non
heat- resistant plastics.
Do not wash items containing cigarette
ash, candle wax, or dyes, as these may
harm the machine.
Some glazed and decorated china,
aluminium and silverware may discolour
or fade when washed in a dishwasher.
Crystal and some glassware may lose its
shine or become opaque after repeated
washing in a dishwasher.

General precautions

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The control panel

Dishmaid 3

SALT INDICATOR

PROGRAMME
SELECTOR KNOB

ON/OFF
INDICATOR LIGHT

PROGRAMME GUIDE

ON / OFF BUTTON

START STOP BUTTON DOOR HANDLE

PROGRESS
INDICATOR LIGHTS

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UPPER BASKET

WATER SOFTENER LID

LOWER BASKET
CUTLERY BASKET

UPPER SPRAY

LOWER SPRAY

FILTERS

UPPER BASKET TRACK LATCH

DETERGENT AND
RINSE AID DISPENSER

ALL MODELS

Capacity (place settings):

Dimensions (mm):

Maximum load:

Heater:
Drain pump:
Wash pump:

Water Pressure Min/Max:

Voltage:

Weight:

12
889H x 644W x 661D
2200W
2040W
17W
125W

0.3 Bar - 10.0 Bar.
230V - 50Hz.
50Kg.

SOUND LEVELS

Defy Dishmaid 3:

54db.

Interior features

Technical specifications

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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 through the use of salt.
Experience will soon show if softening is required.

Salt container

The dishwasher is equipped with an automatic salt
release system. The salt 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 salt container, proceed as follows:

Remove the lower rack to improve access.
Unscrew the lid of the salt container.
If used for the first time, pour about 1 litre of water
into the container.( If the container has water in it
this step is not required).
Using the funnel supplied, add salt until the container
is full. The container holds about 2 kg of salt.
Screw the lid back on until a "click" sound is heard.

The low salt indicator light on the facia will glow when
the salt needs replenishing.
A float indicator in the water softener container will
also be visible when the container is sufficiently full
and will drop out of sight when the salt needs
replenishing.

Float
indticator

Full

Empty

Salt container

Special salts are used as a water softening
agent in dishwashers

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