Kuppersbusch IG 458.1 Instruction Manual

Warnings

It is most important that this instruction book should appliance for future reference. Should the appliance another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is the appliance in order that the owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.

These warnings

interest of safety. You must read them carefully before appliance.

Unplug the appliance and turn off the water after use.

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Any plumbing work to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competen

Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a

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qualified electrician or competent person

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This appliance is designed to be operated by

adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the

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product.

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This product should be serviced by an

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authorized Network Service Centre, and only

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genuine spare parts should be used.

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It is dangerous to alter the specifications or

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modify the product in any way.

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Care must be taken to ensure that the

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appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable.

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This dishwasher is designed to be used for

washing normal household utensils. Items that are contaminated by petrol, paint, steel or iron debris, corrosive, acidic or chemicals are not to be washed in a dishwasher.

be

retained with the

be

sold or transferred to

supplied with

are provided in the

installing or using the

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person.

new

alkaline

When finishing loading or unloading close

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the door, as an Open door can be a hazard. Do not put in your dishwasher: Cutlery with

wooden'or horn handles or glued parts, bronze cutlery, saucepans with wooden handfes unless they are proof, glass, plastic articles dishwasher proof. antique china or fine decorated china unless sotd as dishwasher proof. Always check with the manufacturer of the item

A chemical reaction can occur between silver cutlery and

precaution do not

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Under no circumstances should you Open

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the door whdst the appliance is in operation Always turn off the appliance'before opening the door.

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appliance which may cause damage or

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alurninium ware, crystal ware, leaded

if

in any doubt.

stainless steel cutlery. As a

wach together.

Built-in dishwashers only: The appliance must be secured to the underside of the

worktop (see the relevant instructions). Failure to do this could result in an unstable

Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. carried out by inexperienced persons may cause

Refer to your Always insist on genuine spare parts.

inlury or more serious malfunctioning

local Network Service Centre.

sold as dishwasher

unless~sold as

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Technical data

lnstalla tion

Width Overall Depth Overall Depth with Open Door

Height without Worktop 82 cm Capacity (in standard ICE piace settings)

Supply Voltage 230 V Motor Rating

Heating Element 2800 W Max. Power Absorbed 3000 W Water Supply Pressure

minimum

maxlrnum 80 N/crn2

during Washing 200

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57

115

cm crn cm

8

W

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N/cm2

Positioning

After rernoving the outer carton, set up the

rnachine in the selected spot, preferably very close to water loading and draining Furthermore, the rnachine can be installed

with the sides and back in touch with the

adlacent furniture or with the wall. The dishwasher features which can be turned either to the right or to the left (Fig.

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The machine can be installed under the kitchen Counter or under the sink. In this connection, please instructions.

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fill

and drain hoses

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to suit the installation.

See the enclosed

facilities.

Levelling

The machine should be accurately levelled

by adjusting the four levelling feet so that it be perfectly level (max. allowed error

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An accurate levelling is a must to ensure a

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correct closure and good tightness of the door.

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Connecting to the water supply

Water supply

The machine may be supplied with either cold or hot water. In the Sure that the temperature of the hot water

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never exceeds

The inlet hose should be connected to a

3/4" gas thread spout (Fig. quick-coupling tap (Press-Block). Make that the water supply pressure is within the lirnits indicated under the technical data. The machine is backflooding-proof.

The water-stop device protects against water damqges caused by leaks on the which could develop due to natural ageing of the hose. In the water-stop system the leaking water fills the corrugated hose and activates a stop

valve which cuts off the water supply to the

machine. This fault is shown by a red sector on the window (A Would this occur, please turn off the water tap and refer to your Service Agent to

replace the hose.

latter case, make

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or to a

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fill

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hose

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Electrical connection

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The machine operates on a rated voltage of

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230V (50Hz). Maximum power absorbed is approx. 3.00

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The domestic wiring system (including wall

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sockets, interior wiring, fuses and electricity

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meters) should therefore be adequate and suitable to carry such a load

It is absolutely essential that the machine

be

properly earthed. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed.

This appliance complies with

Directive No. radio interference suppression.

kW.

871308

of

2.6.87

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EEC

dealing with

Water outlet connection

The outlet hose should be firmly hooked

over the edge of a sink or connected the sink or to a suitable waste pipe in the wall which should incorporate an airbreak

(Fig.

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The top of the drain hose should not be lower than 30 cm (minirnum) or higher than

100 cm (maximum) from the floor

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The water should be able to drain freely and,

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therefore, the outlet hose should not be

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choked or placed in such a way as to

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obstruct the normal water flow.

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If

an extension of the hose is required. it

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should not exceed 2 meters and the

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extension itself should have the Same inner

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diameter as the machine drain hose.

under

level

Operation

Descr~ption of the control panel

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On Off button

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P-cgrnmme Selector Buttons

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Programme Guide

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Salt Relill Indicator Light

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L1a:ns-on Indicator Light

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of Proqrsmme Indicator Light

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Mains-on

lndicator Light

This light will come on when the On/Off button is pressed and the machine Starts to operate.

If will not go out until the switch is pressed to turn the machine off, once the dishwashing cycle has been completed.

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On/Off Button

Press to stari press

cancel an incorrect selection. turn the

To rnachine Button

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ofl by depressing the On 'Off

Programme Selector

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switch off

Buttons

There are 5 Programme buttons for the five main Programmes on the machine.

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Programme Guide

This guide shows the different wash programmes available on

For a detailed explanation See the Wash Programme Guide on

26.

Page

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Salt Refill lndicator Light

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The indicator shows when the salt container needs

refilling.

this appliance

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the programmes

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6.

End

lndicator Light

It indicates that the wash cycle has finished.

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of Programme

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Loading the crockery

Top basket raising & lowering

Prior to arranging the crockery in the baskets, do remove the bigger food scraps

(such as tiny bones, fish-bones, meat or

vegetable scraps, fruit peels, etc.) to prevent

filter from clogging. which would cause

the

washing results.

poor Open the door and be able to load the crockery

slide out the baskets to

Using the bottom basket

(Fig.

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The lower basket is designed to take dishes. salad-bowls, cutlery, etc. The cutlery should be placed into the special small removable basket. To obtain good recommended to intermix spoons with

knives and forks so that they will not stick together. We also suggest that you stack the cutlery

into the special basket with the handles

facing downwards.

However,

very thin

with the handles facing upwards. so as to

prevent them from sticking out from the

bottom of the small basket and thereby blocking the lower spray arm. Place tea spoons and other small cutlery on the special cutlery-rack on one side cutlery basket.

washing results,

if

the handles of your cutlery are

it is advisable to stack the cutlery

Using the top basket

The top basket is designed to take dishes

(dessert plates, saucers) plus cups and

glasses which should be arranged as shown

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in the respective pictures.

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If very big plates (over cm in diameter) are normally used, the top basket will have to be raised to the upper position properly arrange these extra large plates in the bottom basket To raise the top basket,

move the front runner stops (A the basket out Refit the basket in the higher position and replace the stops With the top basket on this upper position there is the basket dishes up to to

prevent utilization of the

compartments

This will make

IJPPER basket outward and slide the

of Course less loading clearance in

itself (which will in fact only take

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27

cm and up to

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possible to

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(A)

in the original position

cm) and this will also

backet's raised cup

lmportant

When loading the crockery be absolutely

sure not to accidentally obstruct the water inlet funnel at the centre of the upper basket. Only a correct loading of the dishwasher will ensure good After loading the crockery, make spray arms turn freely.

washing results.

Reversible spray arm

If

a small load ol heavily soiled crockery is

be washed. this can be placed orily into

bottom basket. At the sarne tinie ttie upper spray-arm position should be reversed as per Fig.

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To do so, unhook the upper spray-arm from the central Support and re-fit position In this way the

as the bottom basket is sprayed by both

arrns.

When the

to reset the upper arm to the original position (holes on the top).

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in a reverse

(holes on the bottom).

wash efficiency is irnproved,

wash is completed, do remember

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Loading the rinse-aid

Adjusting the dose

The rinse-aid dispenser. which automatically dispenses the right amount of rinse-aid at lhe proper time, is located inside the dishwasher door. This special liquid product is essential to ensure prompt drying of the crockery and to make

it come out crystal-clear since it prevents formation of stains due to the salts contained in the water

Open the container by turning the lid (A) anticlockwise (Fig.

Add rinse-aid

qces

ccnipletel) dark

full

Remember to replace and tighten the

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until the indicator

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t'7e Container is

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lid

after everv refill.

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an absorbent cloth to avoid excessive foaming during the next wash cycle. Add rinse-aid again when the indicator becomes ciear

any

rinse

aid

spilt during filling

with

(B)

According to the finish and drying results obtained means of the Fig. position Gradually increase the dose drops of water or lime spots on the dishes after whitish streaks on the dishes.

adlust the dose of rinse-aid by

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position selector

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(position

6

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maximum dose).

washing. Reduce it

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minimum dose,

if

there are sticky

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there are

Loading the detergent

washing powder should be poured into

The the compartment of the container If the lid of the container happens to be

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closed, to Open it simply push back catch which keeps

it

clamped down.

Quantity of detergent

The quantity to be loaded depends on the brand used, load. On the average, we recommend teaspoonfuls normally soiled crockery, and up to teaspoonfuls crockery. After loading the detergent in the proper compartment. close the lid. The detergent will be automatically dispensed at the proper time.

For the Intensive

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When using this programme it is necessary

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to add to the normal quantity of detergent an

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additional dose of

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on the closed lid of the dispenser.

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the degree

(20

grams) if you have to wash

(25

grams) for heavily soiled

of

soil

programme

10

g

(2

level teaspoons)

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Only use detergents specially made for

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dishwashers. To obtain fine washing results you should

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only use top quality detergents.

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An insufficient quantity of detergent will give

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poor washing results, whereas an excessive quantity will not improve the results but will

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oniy represent a waste.

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