Haier DW12-PFE2ME-U, DW12-PFE2-U User Manual

Dishwasher
DW12-PFE2-U
DW12-PFE2ME-U
Instructions for Use

0120505655

en

Index

Safety information
Installation
Getting to know your dishwasher
How to fill the salt
How to fill rinse aid
How to fill the detergent dispenser
Not suitable for the dishwasher
Arranging crockery, glasses, etc. in the dishwasher
Programme overview
Washing dishes
How to keep your dishwasher in shape
Care and maintenance
Fault finding
Technical data
Important information

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Safety information

At time of delivery

Check packaging and dishwasher immediately for signs of transport damage. If the appliance is
damaged, do not put it into use but contact your supplier or customer service without delay.
Please dispose of packaging materials properly.

During installation

Site the dishwasher and connect it up in accordance with the installation instructions.
The dishwasher must not be connected to the electricity supply while installation is being carried out.
Ensure that the domestic wiring is properly earthed.
The mains electricity supply must conform to the details shown on the dishwasher nameplate.
Do not connect the dishwasher to the electricity supply via an extension cable.
Built-under and built-in appliances should always be installed under a continuous work surface which
is attached to the adjacent cupboards, in order to ensure that the appliance is entirely stable.
After the appliance has been installed,the mains plug should still be easily accessible.
During installation, the power supply cord must not be excessively or dangerously bent or flattened.

During normal use

The dishwasher must only be used by adults for the washing of household dishes and cooking utensils.
This appliance cannot be installed outdoor, not even if the area in which it is installed is covered by a
roof; it is also very dangerous to leave it exposed to the rain and elements.
Do not place any heavy objects or stand on the door when it is open. The appliance could tip forward.
The water inside the dishwasher is not suitable for drinking.
Do not use solvents of any kind inside your dishwasher. They could cause an explosion danger.
Open the door very carefully if the dishwasher is operating. There is a risk of water squirting out.
Do not touch the heating element during or after a wash cycle.
Fundamental rules to follow when using the appliance:

- Never touch the dishwasher when barefoot or with wet hands or feet;

- We discourage the use of extension cords and multiple sockets;

- If the appliance is not operating properly or maintenance must be performed, disconnect the
appliance from the power supply.

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If your family includes children

The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Keep detergents out of the reach of children, who must also be kept away from the dishwasher when
it is open.

If a fault occurs

If the appliance malfunctions, turn off water supply to the appliance and disconnect the plug from the
wall socket. Then, consult the section entitled, "Fault finding" .If you cannot solve the problem, con­tact a service center.
Only specialised personnel are authorised to make repairs.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacture, its service agent of similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
To maintain the EFFICIENCY and SAFETY of this appliance,we recommend:

- call only the Service Centers authorized by the manufacturer.

- always use original Spare Parts.

When disposing of old appliances

Appliances which are no longer being used must be made inoperable by cutting the power supply
cord and removing the door lock.
Take the appliance to a designated waste disposal center.

Dangerous voltage

Warning

Children could get locked in the appliance (risk of suffocation)
or get stuck in other positions. Therefore: Remove the mains
plug, cut the mains wire and set aside. Damage the door lock so
that the door can no longer be closed.

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Installation

Positioning the appliance

Positioning the appliance in the desired location. The back should rest against the wall behind it, and the
sides, along the adjacent cabinets or wall. The dishwasher is equipped with water supply and drain
hoses that can be positioned to the right or the left to facilitate proper installation.

Levelling the appliance

Once the appliance is positioned, adjust the feet (screwing them in or out) to adjust the dishwasher,
making it level. In any case, the appliance should not be inclined more than 2˚. If the appliance is level, it
will help ensure proper performance.

Cold water connection

Connect the water supply hose to a threaded 3/4 (gas) connector,
making sure that it is fastened tightly in place (see fig.A).
If the water pipes are new or have not been used for an extended
period of time, let the water run to make sure that the water is clear
and free of impurities. If this precaution is not taken, there is a risk
that the water inletcan get blocked and damage the appliance.

Warning

The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using new hose­sets and that old hose-sets should not be reused.

fig.A

Drain hose connection

Insert the drain hose into a drain pipe with a minimum diameter of 4cm, or let it run into the sink, making
sure to avoid bending or crimping it. If necessary, fit a syphon trap (U-bend) with a connecting piece for
the drain hose (fig.B). The free end of the hose must be at a height between 40 and 100 cm and must not
be immersed in water.

fig.B

Attention:

The connecting piece for syphon trap (U-bend) must be solidly fas­tened to the wall to prevent the drain hose from moving and allow­ing water to spill outside the drain.

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Electrical Connection

After making sure that the voltage and frequency values for the current in the home correspond to those
on the rating plate (located on the stainless steel inner door of the appliance) and that the electrical
system is correct for the maximum voltage on the rating plate, insert the plug into an electrical socket
which is earthed properly (the earthing of the appliance is a safety requirement mandated by law).
If the electrical socket to which the appliance must be connected is not appropriate for the plug, replace
the whole cable, rather than using adaptors or the like as they could cause overheating and burns.

Caution:

The dishwasher plug must be accessible even when the appliance
is installed as a built-in unit so that maintenance can be done safely.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (UK ONLY)

For your safety please read the following information.

Warning: This appliance must be earthed.

The appliance must be connected to a 220-240 volts 50 cycle AC supply by means of a three pin socket,
suitably earthed and should be protected by a 13 amp fuse in the plug.
The appliance is supplied with a rewireable 13 amp 3-pin plug fitted with a 13-amp fuse. Should the fuse
require replacement, it must be replaced with a fuse rated at 13 amp and approved to BS1362.
If the mains plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home or is removed for any other reason, then
the cut off plug should be disposed of safely to prevent the hazard of electric shock.Remove the fuse
before disposal.
There is a danger of electric shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13-amp socket outlet.

How to wire a 13 amp plug.

Important

The wires in the mains lead on this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue – Neutral
Brown – Live
As the colours may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as
follows.
The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter
E or with the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow.
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked N.
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked L.
You must make sure the lead is firmly secured under the cord clamp.

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Getting to know your dishwasher

Close-up view (control panel)

J

ACBDEFHG

ON-OFF Button

A
B

"Speedup Wash" Button

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"Speedup Wash" Indicator

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Delayed Start Button
Delayed Start Indicator

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Dishwasher interior

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Time-remaining Indicator

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Low Salt Indicator

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Low Rinse Aid Indicator

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Programme Button

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Programme Indicator

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i

e

f

d

g

h

j
k

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Upper Rack

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Lower Rack

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Top Spray Arm

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Silverware Basket

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Bottom Spray Arm

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Salt Container Cap

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Washing Filter

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Detergent and Rinse Aid Dispenser

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Water Inlet Hose

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Drain Hose

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Power Supply Cord

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How to fill the salt

Salt

The hardness of the water varies from place to place. If hard water is used in the dishwasher, deposits
will form on the dishes and utensils.
The appliance is equipped with a special softener that uses a salt specifically designed to eliminate lime
and minerals from the water.

Loading the salt into the container

Always use salt intended for use with dishwashers.
The salt container is located beneath the lower rack and should be filled as follows:

When the low salt indicator “1” lights, you must fill the salt.
Remove the lower rack and then unscrew and remove
the cap from the salt container;
If you are filling the container for the first time, fill it with
water;
Place the end of the funnel (supplied) into the hole and
introduce about 2 kg of salt. It is normal for a small amount
of water to come out of the salt container.
Carefully screw the cap back on.

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Important

To prevent the formation of rust, load the salt just before beginning a
wash cycle.

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Adjusting salt consumption

The dishwasher is designed to allow for adjusting the amount
of salt consumed based on the hardness of the water used.
This is intended to optimize and customize the level of salt
consumption so that it remains at a minimum.
To adjust salt consumption, proceed as follows:

Unscrew the cap from the salt container;
There is a ring on the container with an arrow on it (see
figure to the side),
If necessary, rotate the ring in an anticlockwise direction
from the "-" setting towards the "+" sign, based on the
hardness of the water being used.

It is recommended that adjustments be made in accordance with the following table:

Water Hardness

Clarke

Level

degrees
014 017 0 1,7

1
2

36 71 45 89 4,5 8,9

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4

ºdH

mmol/l

1,8 4,418 4414 36

>89>71 >8,9

Selector
position

/
"-"
MED

Salt
consumption
(Grams/cycle)

20
40
60"+"

Autonomy
(cycles/2kg)

/0
60
40
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