Teka LP8 820 VR03,LP8 820 INOX VR03 User guide

User Manual

LP8 820 VR03/LP8 820 INOX VR03

EN

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1) Safety Information..........................................11) Safety Information..........................................1

Read this Manual

Dear Customer,

Please carefully read this manual before using the
dishwasher, it will help you to use and maintain the
dishwasher properly.
Keep it to refer to it at a later date.

Pass it on to any subsequent owner of the appliance.

This manual contains sections on safety Instructions,
Operating Instructions, Installation Instructions and
Troubleshooting Tips, etc.

Before Calling for Service

To review the section on troubleshooting Tips
will help you to solve some common problems
by yourself .

If you can not solve the problems by yourself ,
please ask for the help of professional technicians.

NOTE:

The manufacturer, following a policy of constant
development and updating of the product, may
make modifications without giving prior notice.

This user manual shall also be got from the
manufacturer or responsible vendor.

2) Quick operation guide..................................... 22) Quick operation guide..................................... 2

3) Operation Instructions.....................................33) Operation Instructions.....................................3

Control Panel...................................................3

Dishwasher Features.................................... ...3

4) Prior using for the first time...............................44) Prior using for the first time...............................4

A Water Softener...........................................4

B Loading the Salt into the Softener.................5

C Fill the Rinse Aid Dispenser.........................5

D Function of Detergent .................................6

5) Loading the Dishwasher Basket........................95) Loading the Dishwasher Basket........................9

Attention before or after loading the Dishwasher

Baskets..........................................................9

Loading the upper Basket...............................10

Loading the Lower Basket...............................10

6) Starting a washing programme........................116) Starting a washing programme........................11

Wash Cycle Table...........................................11

Turning on the Appliance................................11

Change the Programme..................................12

At the end of the Wash Cycle...........................12

7) Maintenance and cleaning..............................137) Maintenance and cleaning..............................13

Filtering System.............................................13

Caring for the Dishwasher...............................14

8) Installation instruction....................................158) Installation instruction...................... ............15..

Positioning the Appliance............................... 15

About Power Connection................................15

Water Connection..........................................16

Start of Dishwasher....................................... 17

9) Troubleshooting Tips......................................189) Troubleshooting Tips......................................18

Before calling for service.................................18

Error codes...................................................19

Technical information.....................................20

Loading the baskets according to En50242Loading the baskets according to En50242

1.IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION1.IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

When using your dishwasher,

WARNING! WARNING!

follow the precautions listed below:

This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:

-staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments;

-farm houses;

-by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;

-bed and breakfast type environments.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced 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.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision. For EN60335-1
This appliance 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 appliance by a
person responsible for their safety. For IEC60335-1
This appliance is for indoor use only, for household
use only.
To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not
immerse the unit, cord or plug in water or other liquid.
Please unplug before cleaning and maintenance the
appliance .
Use a soft cloth moisten with mild soap, and then use
a dry cloth to wipe it again.

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EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be earthed. In the event of a
malfunction or breakdown, earthing will reduce the risk
of an electric shock by providing a path of least
resistance of electric current. This appliance is equipped
with a cord having an equipment-earthing conductor
and a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that
i s i nstalled a nd earthed in a ccordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
Improper connection of the equipment-earthing
conductor can result in the risk of an electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service
representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance
is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance;
If it does not fit the outlet.
Have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish rack of
the dishwasher.
Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure

panels are properly in place.
Open the door very carefully if the dishwasher is
operating, there is a risk of water squirting out.
Do not place any heavy objects on or stand on the door
when it is open. The appliance could tip forward.
When loading items to be washed:

1) Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to
damage the door seal;

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2) Warning: Knives and other utensils with sharp points
must be loaded in the basket with their points down or
placed in a horizontal position.
Check that the detergent powder is empty after
completion of the wash cycle.
Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked
dishwasher safe or the equivalent.
For plastic it ems n check th e m anufacturer's

ot so marked,
recommendations.
Use only det ergent and rins e add itives des igned for
an aut omatic dish washer.
Never use soap, laundry detergent, or hand washing
detergent in your dishwasher.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
The door should not be left open, since this could increase
the risk of tripping.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard.
During installation, the power supply must not be
excessively or dangerously bent or flattened.
Do not tamper with controls.
The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using
new hose sets and that old hose-sets should not be reused.
The maximum number of place settings to be washed
is 12.
The maximum permissible inlet water pressure is 1MPa.
The minimum permissible inlet water pressure is 0.04MPa.

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Disposal Disposal

Dispose of the dishwasher packaging material
correctly.
All packaging materials can be recycled.
Plastic parts are marked with the standard
international abbreviations:
PE for polyethylene, e.g. sheet wrapping material
PS for polystyrene, e.g. padding material
POM polyoxymethylene, e.g. plastic clips
PP polypropylene, e.g. Salt filler
ABS Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, e.g. Control
Panel .

WARNING! WARNING!

Packaging material could be dangerous for children!
For disposing of package and the appliance please
go to a recycling centre. Therefore cut off the power
supply cable and make the door closing device
unusable.
Cardboard packaging is manufactured from recycled
paper and should be disposed in the waste paper
collection for recycling.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product.
For more detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local city office and your
household waste disposal service.
DISPOSAL: Do not dispose this product as unsorted
municipal waste. Collection of such waste separately
for special treatment is necessary.

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3.Operation Instruction3.Operation Instruction

IMPORTANTIMPORTANT

To get the best performance from your dishwasher, read all operating instructions
before using it for the first time.

Control PanelControl Panel

11 22 4466 88 1010 1111 1212

1.On/Off: To turn on/off the power supply.

2.Delay Button : To Press the button to delay.

3.Half load functions Button: To select Half load functions.
(With this Half load function you can only use it when you
have only about or less than6 place setting dish ware, and
you will see less water and energy consumption , can only
be used with Intensive, Normal, ECO,Glass and 90 min .)

4. Delay indicators: to be on when selected the delay function.

5.Halfload indicator: To be on when selected the Halfload
function.

6.Child lock indicator: press the halfload functions button
and delay button simultaneously to lock the program.

7.Water tap indicator: the tap is not open or water inlet is not
working.

33 5 5 77 99

8.Salt warning lights: To be on when the salt
container need to be refilled.

9.Rinse aid warning lights: To be on when
dispenser need to be refilled.

10.Display screen: to show the reminding time
and the state(running state, delay time etc )

11. Program indicators: to show whichprogram
you have chose.

12.Start/Pause: To start the selected washing
program or pause the washing program when
the machine is working.

13.Program Button : To Press the button to select
appropriate Program.

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Dishwasher FeaturesDishwasher Features

Front view

1

2

3
4

5

6

7

8

9999

Back view

10101010

Upper Basket

1111

Inner pipeInner pipe

2222

Lower BasketLower Basket

3333

Salt Container

4444

Dispenser

5555

Cup Shelf

6666

Spray arms

7777

Filter assembly

8888

Inlet pipe connector

9999

10101010

Drain pipe

4.Prior using for the first time4.Prior using for the first time

dH

mmol/l

0~90~5 0~0.94

H1

0

10-20

6-11

1.0-2.0

H2

9

21-30

12-17 2.1-3.0

H3

12

H4

20

fH

0~6

7-14

15-21

Clarke

WATER HARDNESS

Selector Position

Salt c o nsumption

(gram/cycle)

18-22 31-40 22-28 3.1-4.0

41-60

23-34 4.1-6.0

H5

30

H6

60

29-42

35-55 61-98 43-69 6.1-9.8

Before using your dishwasher for the first time:

A. Set the water softener

B. Add 1.5Kg dishwasher salt and then full fill the salt container with water

C. Fill the rinse aid dispenser

D. Fill in detergent

A. Water SoftenerA. Water Softener

The water softener must be set manually, using the water hardness dial.
The water softener is designed to remove minerals and salts from the water, which would have
a detrimental or adverse effect on the operation of the appliance.
The higher the content of these minerals and salts, the harder your water is.
The softener should be adjusted according to the hardness of the water in your area. Your local Water Authority
can advise you on the hardness of the water in your area.

Adjusting Salt Consumption

The dishwasher is designed to allow for adjustment in the amount of salt consumed based on the hardness of
the water used. This is intended to optimise and customise the level o f salt consumption.

Note:1Note:1

Note:2Note:2

Please follow the steps below for adjustment in salt consumption.

1. Switch on the appliance;

2. Press the Start/Pause button for more than 5 seconds to start the water
softener set model within 60seconds after the appliance was
switched on;

3. Press the Programme button to select the proper set according to
your local environment, the sets will change in the following
sequence: H1->H2->H3->H4->H5->H6;

4. Press the On/Off button to end the set up model.

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DH: German degree

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Clark: British degree

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The manufactory setting: H3 (EN 50242)

Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your water supply.

NOTE:NOTE:

WATER SOFTENER
The hardness of the water varies from place to place. If hard water is used in the dishwasher, deposits will
form on the dishes and utensils.
The appliance is equipped with a special softener that uses a salt container specifically designed to eliminate
lime and minerals from the water.

If your model does not have any water softener, you may skip this section.

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