INDESIT DFG 26B1 S UK Daily Reference Guide

DAILY REFERENCE

1

GUIDE

EN

THANK YOU FOR BUYING A INDESIT PRODUCT.

In order to receive a more complete assistance, please
register your appliance on: www.indesit.eu/register

Before using the appliance carefully read Health and Safety guide.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

APPLIANCE

7

8

9

11

Service:

0000 000 00000

You can download the Safety Instructions and the
Use and Care Guide, by visiting our website
docs.indesit.eu and following the Instructions on the
back of this booklet.

1. Upper rack

2. Foldable aps

3. Upper rack height adjuster

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4. Upper spray arm

5. Lower rack

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4

5

6

6. Cutlery basket

7. Lower spray arm

8. Filter Assembly

9. Salt reservoir

10. Detergent and Rinse Aid dispensers

11. Rating plate

12. Control panel

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CONTROL PANEL

1. On-O/Reset button

2. Program selection knob

3. Short Time button and indicator light

4. Delayed Start button and indicator light

5. Indicator light Washing and Delayed Start 3h

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6. Indicator light Drying and Delayed Start 6h

7. Indicator light Wash Cycle Complete and Delayed Start 9h

8. Start/Pause button and indicator lights

9. Rinse Aid rell indicator light

10. Salt rell indicator light

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FIRST TIME USE

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A

X

A

B

35
25

A

B

SALT, RINSE AID AND DETERGENT

ADVICE REGARDING THE FIRST TIME USE

After installation, remove the stoppers from the racks and the reta­ining elastic elements from the upper rack.

FILLING THE SALT RESERVOIR

The use of salt prevents the formation of LIMESCALE on the dishes and
on the machine’s functional components.

• It is important that the salt reservoir be never empty.

• It is important to set the water hardness.

TThe salt reservoir is located in the lower part of the dishwasher (see

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION) and should be lled when the SALT REFILL in-
dicator light in the control panel is lit.

1. Remove the lower rack and unscrew the
reservoir cap (anticlockwise).

2. Only the rst time you do this: ll the salt re­servoir with water.

3. Position the funnel (see gure) and ll the salt
reservoir right up to its edge (approximately
1 kg); it is not unusual for a little water to leak out.

4. Remove the funnel and wipe any salt residue
away from the opening.

Make sure the cap is screwed on tightly, so that no detergent can get
into the container during the wash program (this could damage the
water softener beyond repair).

Whenever you need to add salt, it is mandatory to complete the
procedure before the beginning of the washing cycle.

SETTING THE WATER HARDNESS

To allow the water softener to work in a perfect way, it is essential that
the water hardness setting is based on the actual water hardness in
your house. This information can be obtained from your local water
supplier.
The factory setting is for average (3) water hardness.

• Switch on the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button.

• Switch o the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button.

• Hold down button START/PAUSE for 5 seconds, until you hear a beep.

• Switch on the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button.

• The salt indicator light ashes (as many times as the current selection.)

• Set the PROGRAM SELECTION knob to the desired hardness level
number (see WATER HARDNESS TABLE).

FILLING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER

Rinse aid makes dish DRYING easier. The rinse aid dispenser A should
be lled when the RINSE AID REFILL indicator light in the control
panel is lit.

1. Open the dispenser B by pressing and pulling up the tab on the lid.

2. Pour in the rinse aid (max.110 ml), making sure it does not overow
from the dispenser. If this happens, clean the spill immediately with
a dry cloth.

3. Press the lid down until you hear a click to close it.

NEVER pour the rinse aid directly into the appliance tub.

ADJUSTING THE DOSAGE OF RINSE AID

If you are not completely satised with the drying results, you can ad­just the quantity of rinse aid used.

• Switch the dishwasher on using the ON/OFF button.

• Switch it o using the ON/OFF button.

• Press button

• Switch it on using the ON/OFF button.

• The rinse-aid indicator light will ash as many times as the level that

was set.

• Set the level of rinse aid quantity to be supplied using the

PROGRAM SELECTION knob (see PROGRAMS TABLE).

• Switch it o using the ON/OFF button.

Setting is complete!

If the rinse aid level is set to 1 (ECO), no rinse aid will be supplied. The
LOW RINSE AID indicator light will not be lit if you run out of rinse aid.
A maximum of 4 levels can be set according to the dishwasher model.
The factory setting is specic to the model, please follow instruction
above to check this for your machine.

• If you see bluish streaks on the dishes, set a low number (2-3).

• If there are drops of water or limescale marks on the dishes, set a

mid-range number (4-5).

START/PAUSE

three times - a beep will be heard.

Water Hardness Table

Level

1 Soft 0 - 6 0 - 10

2 Medium 7 - 11 11 - 20

3 Average 12 - 17 21 - 30

4 Hard 17 - 34 31 - 60

5 Very hard 35 - 50 61 - 90

• Switch o the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button.

Setting is complete!

As soon as this procedure is complete, run a program without loading.

Only use salt that has been specically designed for dishwashers.

After the salt has been poured into the machine, the SALT REFILL indi­cator light switches o.

If the salt container is not lled, the water softener and the
heating element may be damaged as a result.

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°dH

German degrees

French degrees

°fH

FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER

To open the detergent dispenser use the opening device A.
Introduce the detergent into the dry dispenser B only. Place the
amount of detergent for pre-washing directly inside the tub.

1. When measuring out the detergent
refer to the mentioned earlier infor­mation to add the proper quantity.
Inside the dispenser B there are
indications to help the detergent
dosing.

2. Remove detergent residues from
the edges of the dispenser and clo­se the cover until it clicks.

3. Close the lid of the detergent
dispenser by pulling it up until the
closing device is secured in place.

The detergent dispenser automatically opens up at the right time
according to the program.

PROGRAMS TABLE

EN

Detergent

container

Tub

B

- 2:30 15.0 1.50

- 2:00 15.0 1.35

- 0:55 11.5 1.10

- 0:40 9.0 0.90

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Program

Drying

1

Eco 50°

2

Intensive 65°

3

Normal 55°

4

Fast 50°

5

Express 40’ 50°

6

Half Load 50°

ECO program data is measured under laboratory conditions according to European Standard EN 50242.

Note for Test Laboratories: for information on comparative EN testing conditions, please send an email to the following address:
[e-mail]

Pre-treatment of the dishes is not needed before any of the programs.

*) Not all options can be used simultaneously.

**) The duration of the program shown on the display or in the booklet is an estimate calculated on standard conditions. The actual time may vary
depending on many factors such as temperature and pressure of the incoming water, room temperature, amount of detergent, quantity and type of load,
load balancing, additional selected options and sensor calibration. The sensor calibration can increase program duration up to 20 min.

Standby consumption: Left-on mode consumption: 5 W - O mode consumption: 0.5 W

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-

phase

Available

options

*)

Duration

of wash

program

**)

(h:min)

3:20 12.0 1.04

1:20 12.0 1.10

Water

consumption

(litres/cycle)

consumption

(kWh/cycle)

Energy

PROGRAMS DESCRIPTION

Instructions on wash cycle selection.

1 ECO

Normally soiled crockery. Standard program, the most ecient in
terms of its combined energy and water consumption.

2 INTENSIVE

Program recommended for heavily soiled crockery, especially suitable
for pans and saucepans (not to be used for delicate items).

3 NORMAL

For normally soiled dishes with dried food residues..

4 FAST

Normally soiled crockery. Everyday cycle, that ensures optimal cleaning
performance in shorter time.

5 EXPRESS 40’

Program to be used for lightly-soiled dishes with no dried food resi­dues.

6 HALF LOAD

Ideal for washing a half load of lightly or normally soiled crockery.

Notes:

Please note that cycles like Express or Fast are most eective for lightly
soiled dishes.

To reduce consumption even further, only run the dishwasher
when it is full.

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OPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS

OPTIONS can be selected directly by pressing the corresponding button (see CONTROL PANEL).

If an option is not compatible with the selected program see PROGRAMS TABLE, the corresponding LED ashes rapidly 3 times
and beeps will sound. The option will not be enabled.

SHORT TIME

This option can be used to reduce the duration of the main
programs while maintaining the same washing and drying
performance levels.
After selecting the program, press the SHORT TIME button and
the indicator light will switch on. To deselect the option, press
the same button again.

DELAYED START

It is possible to delay the start time of the wash cycle by 3, 6
or 9 hours:

1. After selecting the desired wash cycle and any other
options, press the DELAYED START button, the indicator
light will illuminate.

2. Select the desired delay time by pressing the Delayed Start
button repeatedly. The wash phase (3 hours), the drying
phase (6 hours) and end (9 hours) indicator lights will
illuminate in succession.
If the Delayed Start button is pressed again, the option is
deselected and the indicator light switches o.

3. After the selection process, the countdown will begin if the
Start/Pause button is pressed. The selected delay period
indicator light ashes and the START/PAUSE button stops
ashing (xed light).

4. Once this time has elapsed, the DELAYED START indicator

light switches o and the wash cycle begins.

The Delayed Start function cannot be set once a wash
cycle has been started.

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DAILY USE

EN

1. CHECK WATER CONNECTION

Check that the dishwasher is connected to the water supply and
that the tap is open.

2. SWITCH ON THE DISHWASHER
Press the ON/OFF button.

3. LOAD THE RACKS

(see LOADING THE RACKS)

4. FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER

(see PROGRAMS TABLE).

5. CHOOSE THE PROGRAM AND CUSTOMISE THE CYCLE

Select the most appropriate program in accordance with the type
of crockery and its soiling level (see PROGRAMS DESCRIPTION) by
turning the PROGRAM SELECTION knob clockwise.
Select the desired options (see OPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS).

6. START

Start the wash cycle by pressing the START/PAUSE button.
When the program starts you hear a beep.

7. END OF WASH CYCLE

At the end of the wash cycle the END indicator light will switch on.
Switch o the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button and open
the door.
Wait for a few minutes before removing the crockery - to avoid
burns. Unload the racks, beginning with the lower one.

The machine will switch o automatically during certain extended
periods of inactivity, in order to minimise electricity consumption.
If the crockery is only lightly soiled or if it has been rinsed with
water before being placed in the dishwasher, reduce the amount
of detergent used accordingly.

MODIFYING A RUNNING PROGRAM

If a wrong program was selected, it is possible to change it, provided
that it has only just begun: press and hold the ON/OFF button, the
machine will switch o.
Switch the machine back on using the ON/OFF button and select the
new wash cycle and any desired options; start the cycle by pressing
the START/PAUSE button.

ADDING EXTRA CROCKERY

Press the START/PAUSE button and open the door, taking care
to avoid the escaping steam, and place the crockery inside the

dishwasher. Press the START/PAUSE button: The cycle will start again
after a long beep has been emitted.

ACCIDENTAL INTERRUPTIONS

If the door is opened during the wash cycle or there is a power cut,
cycle stops. It starts again from the point at which it was interrupted
once the door has been shut or the electricity supply is restored.

For more information about the functions, you can request or download
from the WEB a Use & Care Guide by following the instructions on the last
page.

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ADVICE AND TIPS

TIPS

Before loading the baskets, remove all food residues from the crock­ery and empty the glasses. You do not need to rinse beforehand

under running water.

Arrange the crockery so that it is held in place rmly and does not tip
over; and arrange the containers with the openings facing down­wards and the concave/convex parts placed obliquely, thus allowing
the water to reach every surface and ow freely.
Warning: lids, handles, trays and frying pans do not prevent the
sprayer arms from rotating.
Place any small items in the cutlery basket.
Very soiled dishes and pans should be placed in the lower basket be­cause in this sector the water sprays are stronger and allow a higher
washing performance.
After loading the appliance, make sure that the sprayer arms can
rotate freely.

HYGIENE

To avoid odour and sediment which can be accumulated in the dish­washer please run a high temperature program at least one a month.
Use a tea spoon of detergent and run it without the loading to clean
your appliance.

UNSUITABLE CROCKERY

• Wooden crockery and cutlery.

• Delicate decorated glasses, artistic handicraft and antique crockery.
Their decorations are not resistant.

• Parts in synthetic material which do not withstand high tempera­tures.

• Copper and tin crockery.

• Crockery soiled with ash, wax, lubricating grease or ink.

The colours of glass decorations and aluminium/silver pieces can
change and fade during the washing process. Some types of glass
(e.g. crystal objects) can become opaque after a number of wash
cycles too.

DAMAGE TO GLASS AND CROCKERY

• Only use glasses and porcelain guaranteed by the manufacturer as
dishwasher safe.

• Use a delicate detergent suitable for crockery

• Collect glasses and cutlery from the dishwasher as soon as the
wash cycle is over.

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LOADING THE RACKS

UPPER RACK

Load delicate and light dishes: glasses, cups, saucers, low salad bowls.

(loading example for the upper rack)

ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE UPPER RACK

The height of the upper basket can be adju­sted: high position to place bulky crockery
in the lower basket and low position to
make the most of the tip-up compartments
by creating more space upwards.

The upper rack is equipped with a Upper
Rack height adjuster (see gure), witho­ut pressing the levers, lift it up by simply
holding the rack sides, as soon as the rack
is stable in its upper position. To restore to
the lower position, press the levers (A) at
the sides of the rack and move the basket
downwards.

We strongly recommend that you do not adjust the height of the
rack when it is loaded.

NEVER raise or lower the basket on one side only.

LOWER RACK

For pots, lids, plates, salad bowls, cutlery etc... Large plates and lids
should ideally be placed at the sides to avoid interferences with the
spray arm.

(loading example for the lower rack)

CUTLERY BASKET

The basket is equipped with
top grilles for improved cutlery
arrangement. The cutlery basket
should be positioned only at the front
of the lower rack.

Knives and other utensils with
sharp edges must be placed in
the cutlery basket with the points
facing downwards or they must
be positioned horizontally in the
tip-up compartments on the upper
rack.

FOLDABLE FLAPS WITH ADJUSTABLE POSITION

The side foldable aps can be positioned at
three dierent heights to optimize the arrange­ment of crockery inside the rack.
Wine glasses can be placed safely in the folda­ble aps by inserting the stem of each glass
into the corresponding slots.
For optimum drying results incline the foldable
aps more. To change the inclination, pull up
the foldable ap, slide it slightly and position it
as you wish.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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EN

CLEANING THE FILTER ASSEMBLY

Regularly clean the lter assembly so that the lters do not clog and
that the waste water ows away correctly.
The lter assembly consists of three lters which remove food residues
from the washing water and then recirculate the water: to obtain the
best washing results, you need to keep them clean.

The dishwasher must not be used without lters or if the lter is
loose.

After several washes, check the lter assembly and if necessary clean it
thoroughly under running water, using a non-metallic brush and follo­wing the instructions below:

1. Turn the cylindrical lter A in an anti-clockwise direction and pull
it out (Fig 1).

2. Remove the cup lter B by exerting a slight pressure on the side
aps (Fig 2).

3. Slide out the stainless-steel plate lter C (Fig 3).

4. Inspect the trap and remove any food residues. NEVER REMOVE
the wash-cycle pump protection (black detail) (Fig 4).

B

A

A

CLEANING THE SPRAY ARMS

On occasions, food residue may become encrusted onto the spray
arms and block the holes used to spray the water. It is therefore recom­mended that you check the arms from time to time and clean them
with a small non-metallic brush.

To remove the upper spray arm, turn the plastic locking ring in an
anti-clockwise direction. The upper spray arm should be replaced so
that the side with the greater number of holes is facing upwards.

The lower spray arm may be removed by pulling it upwards.

C

After cleaning the lters, re-place the lter assembly and x it in
position correctly; this is essential for maintaining the ecient
operation of the dishwasher.

CLEANING THE WATER INLET HOSE

If the water hoses are new or have not been used for an extended
period of time, let the water run to make sure it is clear and free of
impurities before performing the necessary connections. If this
precaution is not taken, the water inlet could become blocked and da­mage the dishwasher.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

400011306374

Your dishwasher may not work properly.
Before contacting the Service Centre check if the problem can be solved by going through the following list.

PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS

The dishwasher
won’t start
or does not
respond to com­mands.

The appliance has not been plugged in
properly.

Power outage. The dishwasher starts automatically when the power returns.

The dishwasher door is not closed. Vigorously push the door until you hear the “click”.

Insert the plug into the socket.

The dishwasher
won’t drain.

The dishwasher
makes
excessive noise.

The dishes are
not clean.

It does not respond to commands.

The wash cycle has not nished yet. Wait until the wash cycle nishes.

The drain hose is bent. Check that the drain hose is not bent (see INSTALATION INSTRUCTION).

The sink drain pipe is blocked. Clean the sink drain pipe.

The lter is clogged up with food residues. Clean the lter (see CLEANING THE FILTER ASSEMBLY).

The dishes are rattling against each Position the crockery correctly (see LOADING THE RACKS).

An excessive amount of foam has been
produced.

The crockery has not been arranged
properly.

The spray arms cannot rotate freely, being
hindered by the dishes.

The wash cycle is too gentle. Select an appropriate wash cycle (see PROGRAMS TABLE).

An excessive amount of foam has been
produced.

The cap on the rinse aid compartment has
not been shut correctly.

Switch o the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button, switch it back on
after approximately one minute and reset the program.

The detergent has not been measured out correctly or it is not suitable for
use in dishwashers (see FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER). Reset dishwa­sher by pressing the DRAIN button (see OPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS) and run
new program without detergent.

Arrange the crockery correctly (see LOADING THE RACKS).

Arrange the crockery correctly (see LOADING THE RACKS).

The detergent has not been measured out correctly or it is not suitable for use
in dishwashers (see FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER).

Make sure the cap of the rinse aid dispenser is closed.

The lter is soiled or clogged. Clean the lter assembly (see CARE AND MAINTENANCE).

There is no salt. Fill the salt reservoir (see FILLING THE SALT RESERVOIR).

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

For more information, maintenance procedures and troubleshooting,
see the Use and Care Guide
The Use and Care Guide can be obtained by:

• After-Sales Service; phone number see in warranty booklet.

• download from website: docs.indesit.eu

• use QR code

TECHNICAL DATASHEET

The technical data containing the energy consumption data can be
downloaded from the website: docs.indesit.eu

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CONTACTING AFTER-SALES SERVICE

When you contact the After-Sales Service, you must provide the codes
shown on the rating plate attached to the left or right side inside the
door of the dishwasher. The phone number
is listed in the warranty booklet or on the
website: www.indesit.eu

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