
Dishwasher
DW12-TFE3 Series
DW12-UFE3 Series
Instructions for Use
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Index
Safety i n fo r ma ti o n
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.
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 forwar d.
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.
During normal use
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 a pplianc e is not operat in g proper ly o r m aintena nc e m us t b e perfor m ed, dis c onnect the
appliance from the power supply.
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 sh ould always be installed under a continuous work su r face 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 installation
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If your family in clud es 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 m ust 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 proble m, contact a service center.
Only specialised personnel are authorised to make repairs.
If the supply cord is damaged, it mus t be replace d by the man ufacture, it s servic e 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 whic h are no longer being used m us t be m ade inoperable by c utt ing t he po wer s upply
cord and removing the door lock.
Take the appliance to a designated waste disposal center.
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.
Dangerous voltage
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Positioning the appliance
Positioning the appliance in the desir ed location. The back s hould r est against the wall behind it, and the
sides , along the adja cent ca binet s or wall. T he dis hwas her is e quipp ed wi th w ate r supp ly an d d rain
hoses that can be positioned to the right or the left to facilitate proper installation.
Levelling the appliance
Once the applia nce is pos itioned , adj ust the fee t (s crewing t hem in or ou t) to adj ust the dis hwas her,
making it level. In any case, the applianc e sh ould not be inc lined m or e than 2˚. I f the appliance is leve l, it
will help ensure proper performance.
Installation
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Cold water connection
Connect t he w ater supp l y hose t o a threaded 3 /4 (gas) c on nec t or ,
making sure that it is fastened tightly in place (see fig.A).
Some model s ar e fitt ed with a n "Aqu ast op" wate r s upply ho se
(see fig.B) in which the small filter is already housed in the
threaded end.
If the water p ipes are new or have not been used for an ext end ed
period of t ime, let t he water run to m ake s ure that the water is
clear and free of impurities. If this precaution is not taken, there
is a risk that the water inlet can get blocked and damage the
appliance.
Anti-Flooding protection
The dishwasher is equipped with a system that stops the supply of water in the event of a problem with the water
supply hose, or leaks within the unit, in order to prevent damage to your home. If for any reason the box
containing th e el ectrical compon ents ha pp ens to get da m aged, r emove the pl ug f or the app liance from the
socket immediately. In order to guarantee that the anti-flooding feature operates properly, the "A" box with water
supply hose must be attached to the water supply tap as shown in fig.B. No other type of con nection is acceptab le.
The water supply hose must not, under any circumstances, be cut, as it contains electrical parts which are live.
If the length of the hose is not adequate to make a proper connection, the hose must be replaced with one which
is long enough. This hose is available upon request from specialised retailers and service center.
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Warning
The appliance is to be connected to the
water mains using new hose-sets and
that old hose-sets should not be reused.
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Electrical Connection
After making sure that the voltage and frequency va lues for the current in the home corresp ond to those
on the rat ing plate ( locat ed on the st ainles s st eel inner door of the ap pli ance) and that t he elec tric al
system is correc t f or the max imum v oltage on the rating pl ate, inse rt the plug into an ele ctri cal soc ket
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.
Drain hose co nnect ion
Insert the drain hose into a drain pipe with a minimum diam eter 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 hos e ( fig.C) . The free end of the hose mus t be at a heig ht between 40 and 100 c m and must not
be immersed in water.
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 (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 cy cle AC su pply by means of a three pin socket,
suitably earthed and should be protected by a 13 amp fuse in the plug or a 15 amp fuse in the consumer
unit.
The appliance is supplied with a moulded 13 amp 3 pin mains 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.
The plug contains a removable fuse co ve r that must be refitted when the fuse is r eplaced. In the ev ent of
the fuse cov er being los t or dam aged, the plug m ust not be used unt il a r eplacement cover has been
obtained.
If the moul ded mains plu g is unsuitabl e f or the socket outlet in your home or is remov ed f or any other
reason, then the fuse should be removed and the cut off plug disposed of safely to prevent the hazard of
electric shock.
There is a danger of electric shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket outlet.
Caution:
The dishwasher plug must be accessible even when the appliance is inst alled as a bu ilt-in unit so that
maintence can be done safety.
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Getting to know your dishwasher
Close-up view (control panel)
Dishwasher in terio r
Upper Rack
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Top Spray Arm
Silverware Basket
Bottom Spray Arm
Lower Rack
Detergent and Rinse Aid Dispenser
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Salt Container Cap
Washing Filter
Water Inlet Hose
Drain Hose
Power Supply Cord
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"3 in 1" Indicator
Low Salt Indicator
Time-remaining Indicator
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State Indicator
ON-OFF Button
Delayed Start Button
Delayed Start Indicator
Low Rinse Aid Indicator
Knob For Selecting Cycle
"3 in 1" Button
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