Lamona LAM8302 User Manual

Dishwasher

LAM8302

User Instructions

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Welcome

Dear Customer

Congratulations on your choice of dishwasher which has been designed to give you
excellent service.

• Please read the User Instructions to ensure safe operation of the dishwasher.

• Please keep these instructions in a safe place for your future reference.

• If you have any questions, or if you are not sure about any information contained
in this booklet please contact us - details at the end of the User Instructions

NOTE: Due to the quality control processes during production, there may be some
water left in your machine. This does not cause any damage.

Preparation before use: It is recommended that the dishwasher is operated on the
NORMAL 60°C program.

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar domestic

applications, see guarantee for denition of domestic use*.

Throughout this manual the
following symbols are used.

Warning for hazardous
situations with regard
to life and property.

Warning for
electric shock.

Product information correct at the time of publication in September 2016.
The company has a policy of continuous product development and reserves the right to change

any products and specications given in this manual. Subject to the Terms and Conditions of

Trading, a copy of the Howdens Joinery Terms and Conditions is available upon request.

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Contents

Register my appliance p.2

Welcome p.3

Dishwasher overview p.5

Safety information

Children and vulnerable people safety p.6
General safety p.6
Installation p.6
Electrical connection p.6
Water connection p.6
Use p.7
Ser vice p.7
Disposal p.7
Fitting a different electric plug p.7

1 - Installation of dishwasher p.8

2 - Before rst use p.8

Check water hardness p.8
Set water hardness program p.9
Adding dishwasher salt p.10
Adding rinse aid p.10

3 - Daily use p.11

Before starting a program p.11
Unloading the dishwasher p.11
Care and cleaning p.11

4 - Operating the dishwasher p.12

Loading the dishwasher p.12
Folding shelves p.13
Upper basket height adjustment (unloaded) p.13
Spray arms p.13
Adding the detergent p.14
Choose a program p.15
Program the dishwasher p.16
Opening the door whilst operating p.17
Program ends p.17

5 - Cleaning the dishwasher p.17

Cleaning the dishwasher p.17
Cleaning the lters p.18
Cleaning the upper and lower spray arms p.18

6 - Detergent use p.19

7 - Before calling for service/trouble shooting p.20

8 - Guarantee p.22

9 - Product che p.23

10 - Specications p.23

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Dishwasher overview

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1. Upper spray arm

2. Lower basket

3. Cutlery basket

4. Detergent and rinse aid dispenser

5. Upper basket

6. Lower spray arm

7. Filters

8. On / Off button

9. Program selection/Cancel (3 seconds) button

10. Half load/Combi tablet button

11. Program indicator

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12. Combi tablet indicator

13. Salt level indicator

14. Super rinse indicator

15. Time delay indicator

16. Start indicator

17. Time delay button

18. Super rinse button

19. End of program indicator

20. Time delay function indicator

21. Rinse aid indicator

22. Half load indicator

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Safety information

Before the installation and use of the dishwasher,
carefully read these instructions. The manufacturer
is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use

causes injuries and/or damage. Always keep the

instructions with the dishwasher for future reference.

Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8

years and above and persons with physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.

• Keep all detergents away from children.

• Keep children and pets away from the appliance

door when it is open.

• Cleaning and maintenance shall not be made by

children without supervision.

Installation

• Remove all the packaging.

• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

• Do not install or use the appliance where the
temperature is less than 0°C.

• Obey the installation instructions supplied with the
appliance.

• Make sure that the appliance is installed below and

adjacent to safe and solidly xed structures.

Electrical connection

WARNING! Risk of re and electric shock.

• The appliance must be earthed.

• Make sure that the electrical information on the
rating plate agrees with the power supply. If not,
contact an electrician.

• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.

General safety

This appliance is intended to be used in household and
similar applications.

• Do not change the specication of this appliance.

• The operating water pressure (minimum and

maximum) must be between 0.003Mpa - 1Mpa
(0.3 - 1.0 Bar).

• The maximum number of place settings is 12.

• Put knives and cutlery with sharp points in the
cutlery basket with the points down or in a horizontal
position.

• Do not keep the appliance door open without
supervision to prevent tripping or falling over it.

• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and
disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

• Do not use steam cleaners or jet washers to clean
the appliance.

• The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable)
must not be obstructed.

• The appliance is to be connected to the water mains
using the new hose-set supplied with the appliance.
Do not re-use old hose-sets.

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• Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug
and to the mains cable. Should the mains cable
need to be replaced, this must be carried out by
a LAMONA Authorised Service Agent or a suitably

qualied person.

• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at
the end of the installation. Make sure that there is
access to the mains plug after the installation.

• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the
appliance. Always pull the mains plug.

• This appliance complies with all relevant
E.U. Directives.

• The appliance has a 13amp mains plug. If it is
necessary to change the fuse in the mains plug,

use fuse: 13amp ASTA (BS 1362).

Water connection

• Make sure not to kink or damage the hoses during
installation.

• Before you connect the ll hose to the appliance;

let some water ow through to ensure all debris is

removed.

• We suggest you connect the ll hose and open
the water valve before pushing the appliance into
position.

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• Check for leaks during and after installation and

after rst use.

Compliance with WEEE Directive and

Disposal of the Waste Product

• If the water inlet hose is damaged, immediately close
the water supply valve and disconnect the mains
plug from the mains socket.

Use

• Do not sit or stand on the open door.

• Dishwasher detergents are hazardous. Obey the
safety instructions on the detergent packaging.

• Do not drink the water in the appliance.

• Do not remove the dishes from the appliance until
the program is completed. There may be detergent
on the dishes.

• The appliance may release hot steam if you open the
door while a program is in operation.

• Do not put ammable products or items that are

wet with ammable products in, near or on the

appliance.

• Caution: If removing dishes before or immediately
after the program has ended be aware that the
dishes may be hot.

Service

This product complies with EU WEEE

Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears
classication symbol for waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE). This product

has been manufactured with high quality
parts and materials which can be reused and are
suitable for recycling. Do not dispose of the waste
product with normal domestic and other wastes at the
end of its service life. Take it to the collection centre for
the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
Please contact your local council authority to learn
about these collections.

This appliance complies with all relevant
EU Directives

Fitting a different electric plug

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed

as follows, (see diagram).

1. Connect the green-yellow or green (earth) wire to the

terminal in the plug marked ‘E’ or with the symbol

or coloured green and yellow or green.

• Contact the Depot or Helpline for any Service
requirements. We recommend only the use of
original spare parts.

• When you contact a LAMONA Authorised
Service Agent, ensure that you have the following
information from the rating plate.

• Model:

• Serial Number:

Disposal

WARNING! Risk of injury or suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.

• Cut off the mains cable and discard it safely.

• Disable the door catch to prevent children and pets
becoming trapped in the appliance.

• Contact local council for safe disposal.

2. Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the

plug marked ‘N’ or coloured black.

3. Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the

plug marked ‘L’ or coloured red.

With alternative plugs a 13 A fuse must be tted either

in the plug or an adapter in the main fuse box.

If in doubt contact a qualied electrician.

Earth

Neutral

Live

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1 - Installation of dishwasher

Separate Installation Instructions are provided with
your dishwasher.

Please follow these installation instructions in order
to assemble and install your dishwasher easily and
correctly.

• After unpacking your dishwasher, check for any
possible transportation damage.

• Never install and use a damaged dishwasher. If your
dishwasher is damaged contact your supplier.

2 - Before rst use

1. Check water hardness and set level.

2. Fill the salt container, see ‘Adding dishwasher salt’.

3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser, see ‘Adding rinse aid’.

• Always have your dishwasher installed by a suitably

qualied person.

• Any repairs or service work on this dishwasher
should only be carried out by a LAMONA Authorised
Service Agent.

• Unauthorised repairs are dangerous and will lead to
the cancellation of your guarantee.

• Make sure the electricity and water connections
are in compliance as stated in the Installation
Instructions.

4. Open the water tap.

5. To remove any manufacturing residues that may

still be inside the dishwasher, select and run the
NORMAL 60°C program.

Do not use detergent and do not load the baskets.

Check water hardness

The dishwasher has a special water softening system
to remove the hardness of the tap water.

Make sure the current setting of water softener agrees
with the hardness of the water supply.

Determine water hardness level by using the test strip
provided.

Test strip

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1 second

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1 minute

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Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6

No lime
Very low lime content
Low lime content
Medium lime content
High lime content
Very high lime content

Remove the

test strip from

the packet.

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Let the water

ow from your

tap for 1 minute.

Fill a glass with

tap water and

dip the test strip

into the water

and stir around.

Take the test

strip out of

the water and

shake.

Hold for

1 minute.

Set the water hardness level of the dishwasher

according to the result shown by the test strip.

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