Rangemaster RDW1045FI User Manual & Installation & Service Instructions

RDW1045FI

Dishwasher

User Guide

&

Installation & Service Instructions

U110305 - 01B

Due to our policy of continual improvement, we reserve the right to change specications without prior notice.

Contents

1. Before You Start 1

At Time of Delivery 1
About these Instructions 1
During Installation 1
During Normal Use 1
If a Fault Occurs 2
Caring for the Environment 2
Recommendations 3

2. Overview and Operation 4

Getting to Know Your Dishwasher 4
Rinse Aid 6
Detergent 7
What You Should Not Put Into the

Dishwasher

7

Damage to Glassware and Other Dishes 8
Arranging Crockery, Glasses, etc. in the

Dishwasher

8

Using the Lower Basket 8
Using the Upper Basket 9
Program Overview 11

3. Looking after your Dishwasher 15

Care 15
Overall Condition of the Dishwasher 15
Solvents or Abrasive Cleaning Products 16
Moving the Dishwasher 16
Seals 16
Hose Filter 16
When You Go on Holiday 16

4. Troubleshooting 17

Resolving Minor Problems Yourself 17
Problems When the Unit is Switched On 17
Problems With the Dishwasher 17
Problems During Washing 18
Problems With the Dishes, Cutlery, etc. 18

5. Installation 20

Positioning the Dishwasher 20
Drain Hose Connection 20
Electrical Connection 21
Installing the Dishwasher 21
General 21

6. Circuit Diagram 22

7. Technical Data 23

1

1. Before You Start

This dishwasher is for use in GB and IE only.
After sales service applies to GB and IE only.

IMPORTANT: For an electronic copy of this user

manual please go to the following address:

www.rangemaster.co.uk/co-ordinating­collection/dishwashing

At Time of Delivery

Check packaging and dishwasher immediately
for signs of transport damage. If the dishwasher
is damaged DO NOT USE. Contact your supplier
or customer services.

Please dispose of packaging materials properly.

About these Instructions

Please read these instructions carefully before
using this dishwasher. The instructions contain
important information which will help you get
the best out of the dishwasher and ensure safe
and proper installation, use and maintenance.

Keep this manual in a convenient place so you
can always refer to it for the safe and proper
use of the dishwasher.

If you sell the dishwasher, give it away, or
leave it behind when you move house, make
sure you also pass this manual so that the
new owner can become familiar with the
dishwasher and safety warnings.

During Installation

• Site the dishwasher and connect
in accordance with the installation
instructions.

• DO NOT connect the dishwasher to the
electricity supply while carrying out the
installation.

• Make sure that the wiring is properly
earthed.

• The mains electricity supply must conform
to national and local regulations and
the details shown on the dishwasher
nameplate.

• DO NOT connect the dishwasher to the
electricity supply with an extension cable.

• DO NOT connect the dishwasher to a
socket with multiple outlets.

• Built-under and built-in dishwashers
should always be installed under a
continuous work surface attached to
adjacent cupboards. This will make sure
that the dishwasher is stable.

• After the dishwasher has been installed,
the mains plug should be easily accessible.

• DO NOT excessively bend or flatten the
power supply cord during installation. The
dishwasher should not stand on the power
supply cord.

During Normal Use

• Following installation the first wash cycle
must be with the dishwasher unloaded.

• Commercial use of the dishwasher will void
the guarantee.

• The dishwasher MUST only be used for
washing household dishes and cooking
utensils.

• This dishwasher cannot be installed
outdoors.

• DO NOT place heavy objects on the
door or stand on it when it is open. The
dishwasher may 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.

• Use only detergent and rinse aid
specifically designed for use in domestic
dishwashers.

• The suitability of plastic items must be
checked before placing them in the
dishwasher.

• Do not place items in the dishwasher that
are not suitable for dishwashing.

• Do not overfill the dishwasher baskets.
This may result in basket movement and
damage the dishwasher.

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• We do not recommend that the door is
opened during operation. However, the
dishwasher door is fitted with a safety
device that stops the dishwasher if the
door is opened during operation. As hot
water may escape the dishwasher, DO NOT
open the door fully until the spray arms
have stopped rotating. Also, be careful of
hot water escape at the base of the door.

• The dishwasher door should not be left
open. Failure to close the dishwasher door
may lead to accidents.

• Sharp ended objects and knives should
be placed into the cutlery basket with the
blade or sharp end facing down toward the
base of the dishwasher.

• NEVER touch the dishwasher with wet
hands.

• If the dishwasher is not operating properly
or maintenance is required, disconnect
from the power supply.

• This dishwasher is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the
dishwasher by a person responsible for
their safety.

• Keep detergents out of reach of children.

• When unpacking the dishwasher make
sure that the packaging material is out of
reach of children.

• Keep children away from the dishwasher
when the door is open.

• Keep children away from detergents and
rinse aid.

• DO NOT allow children to play with or start
the dishwasher.

If a Fault Occurs

If the dishwasher malfunctions, turn o the
water supply and disconnect the plug from the
wall socket. If you cannot solve the problem,
contact one of our service centres on the below
numbers:

UK Service Centre Tel: [phone].
Republic of Ireland Service Centre Tel:
051 302 333

Only authorized persons should make repairs.
If the supply cord is damaged it must be

replaced by the manufacturer, service agents
or authorized persons.

To maintain the eciency and safety of this
dishwasher we recommend:

• Call only Service Centres authorized by the
manufacturer.

• Always use original spare parts.

Caring for the Environment

Disposing of Your Packaging

Your new dishwasher was protected by suitable
packaging while on its way to you. All of the
materials used are environmentally friendly for
disposal and can be recycled. Please make a
contribution to protecting the environment by
disposing of the packaging appropriately.

Disposing of Your Old Dishwasher

Old dishwashers still have some residual
value. An environmentally friendly method
of disposal will make sure that valuable raw
materials can be recovered and used again.

When your dishwasher has reached the end of
its working life unplug it from the mains. Cut
o the mains cable and dispose of it together
with the plug.

Destroy the door locking mechanism so that
children and pets cannot accidentally lock
themselves in.

3

This symbol on the product or
its packaging indicates that the
product may not be treated
as household waste. Instead it
should be handed over to your
local community waste collection/
recycling centre.

By disposing of this product correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused.

For more detailed information about recycling
of this product, please contact your local
council, your household waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the product.

Recommendations

Removing coarse residue from items before
placing them into the dishwasher will save
energy and water.

Try only to use your dishwasher when it is fully
loaded.

Use the pre-wash program only whenever
necessary.

Place hollow items such as bowls, glasses and
pots face down into the dishwasher.

DO NOT overload your dishwasher.

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Do not bin logo

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Getting to Know Your Dishwasher

Dishwasher Interior

Control Panel

2. Overview and Operation

A Upper basket with racks

B Upper basket track latch

C Upper spray arm

D Lower basket handle

E Lower basket

F Cutlery basket

G Control panel

H Lower spray arm

I Salt dispenser

J Washing lter

K

Detergent and rinse aid
dispenser

L Rating plate

M Water inlet hose

N Drain hose

O Power supply cord

P Active drying unit

Q Ceiling spray arm

IHGFEDCB

A

A ON-OFF button

B Program display

C Program selection button

D Delay timer button

E Detergent tablet button

F Half (½) load button

G Low salt indicator

H Low rinse aid indicator

I End of program indicator

Fig.2-2

Fig.2-1

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G

K

C

J

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D

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F

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L

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Salt

The hardness of water varies from place to place. If hard water
is used in the dishwasher, deposits will form on the dishes
and utensils.

The dishwasher is equipped with a special softener that uses
a salt specically designed to eliminate lime and minerals
from the water.

Please contact your local water authority to conrm the
hardness level of your water.

Adjusting Salt Consumption

The dishwasher is designed to adjust 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:

1. With the dishwasher switched o press and hold the

program selection button (Fig.2-3).

2. Press the On/O button (Fig.2-4). Keep the program

selection button pressed until ‘SL’ disappears from the
program display.

3. The display will indicate the water hardness setting;

the dishwasher is supplied set to level 3. The hardness
level can be adjusted by pressing the program selection
button (Fig.2-3).

We recommend that the hardness level is set in accordance
with Table 2-1.

To save the setting press the On/O button.

Loading the Salt into the Container

Always use salt intended for use with dishwashers.

The salt container is located beneath the lower basket and
should be lled as follows:

4. When the low salt indicator (Fig.2-5) lights, you must

ll the salt container. Remove the lower rack and then
unscrew and remove the cap from the salt container.

Note: If you are lling the container for the rst time, ll
it with water.

5. 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.

6. Carefully screw the cap back on.

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

Low salt indicator

Table 2-1

Fig.2-5

Water Hardness

level

Hardness

dE

Hardness Level

Indicator

1

0 - 9 L1 shown in display
2 10 - 20 L2 shown in display
3 21 - 30 L3 shown in display
4 31 - 40 L4 shown in display
5 41 - 55 L5 shown in display
6 56 - 90 L6 shown in display

On/ O button

Program display

Program selection button

Fig.2-3

Fig.2-4

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Low rinse aid indicator

Rinse Aid

This product makes dishes sparkle and helps them to dry
without spotting. The dispenser is located on the inside panel
of the door.

When the low rinse aid indicator on the control panel
(Fig.2-6) and the indicator on the dispenser (Fig.2-7) lights
you must add rinse aid.

Note: When 3-in-1 or similar combination detergent tablets
are used, the rinse-aid is no longer required.

Loading the Rinse Aid

To load the rinse aid:

1. To open the dispenser, turn the cap in a counter-

clockwise direction and remove (Fig.2-8).

2. Pour in the rinse aid, making sure not to overll. The

rinse aid indicator will turn o when full.

Regulate the amount of rinse aid used for each cycle by
turning the dose adjuster (Fig.2-9), located beneath the cap,
with a screwdriver.

There are 6 dierent settings; the normal dosage setting is 3.

IMPORTANT: Proper dosage of rinse aid improves drying.
If drops of water remain on the dishes or spotting occurs,
the dosage adjuster should be turned to a higher setting. If
the dishes have white streaks, turn the adjuster to a lower
setting.

Fig.2-6

Fig.2-7

Fig.2-8

Fig.2-9

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Detergent

Detergent specically intended for use with dishwashers
must be used. The dispenser must be relled before the start
of each wash cycle following the instructions provided in the
‘Program overview’. The detergent dispenser is located on the
inside panel of the door.

Loading the Detergent

To load the detergent:

1. Open the cover on the dispenser by lifting the catch

(Fig.2-10).

2. Pour the detergent for the wash cycle into compartment

‘A’ (Fig.2-11).

3. Pour the detergent for the prewash cycle into

compartment ‘B’ (Fig.2-11).

4. After the detergent has been placed in the dispenser,

close the cover and press down until it clicks in place.

Note: To allow the cover to close properly, remove any excess
detergent from the edges of the dispenser.



If you are using 3-in-1 or similar tablets, make sure
you select the tablet function.



The solubility of tablets can vary depending on
manufacturer. Therefore we do not recommend
tablets are used in short programs. It is more
suitable to use powder detergents in short
programs.

What You Should Not Put Into the
Dishwasher

Cutlery and tableware manufactured in whole or part from
wood, bone, ivory or mother of pearl (nacre). They become
faded and unsightly in appearance. Furthermore the
adhesives that are used are not suitable for the temperature
that occurs inside the dishwasher.

Delicate decorative glassware and vases, special antiques or
irreplaceable china. The decorative patterns on such items
will not be dishwasher-proof.

Plastic objects that are not resistant to hot water, copper and
pewter utensils are also not suitable. Decorative patterns
printed or painted onto the surface of crockery, glasses, etc.,
aluminium and silver items tend to become discoloured or
faded if washed in the dishwasher.

Some types of glass can become opaque in appearance after
they have been washed many times in a dishwasher. Highly
absorbent materials, such as sponges and towels should
never be placed in the dishwasher.

IMPORTANT: Dishes or cutlery that have been soiled by
tobacco ash, wax, grease or paint, should not be put in the
dishwasher.

A B

Fig.2-10

Fig.2-11