User manual BRANDT VM515XE1

[. . . ] Contents Page 1 - Description of your dishwasher - - - - - - - - - - - - -30-31 2 - What to do before using the machine for the first time -32-36 Step 1: Adjusting the water softener - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -32 Measuring the water hardness - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -32 Mechanical adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -32 Filling the regenerating salt reservoir - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -33 Step 2: Rinse aid ­ Filling ­ Setting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -34 Step 3: Washing products - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -35 - Loading the dishwasher - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -36 - 38 The lower basket ­ Cutlery ­ The upper basket - - - - - - -36 -38 - Selecting and running a washing programme - - - - -39 Selecting a washing programme - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -39 Delayed start of "Normal" programme - Programme end- - - -39 The washing programmes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -40-41 - Running a programme and options - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 42 Cancelling a programme - Extra drying option - - - - - - - - - -42 - Running maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -43-44 Cleaning the waste filters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -43 Cleaning and maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -44 - Protecting the environment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -45 Recycling the packaging - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -45 Recycling your old dishwasher - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -45 Washing ecologically and economically - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -45 - Troubleshooting, what to do?- - - - - - - - - - - - -46-50 - Instructions for laboratory tests - - - - - - - - - - -50-51 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Please read carefully Environmental protection 28 Precautions when using Advice, tips and remarks 29 Description of your dishwasher Please read your dishwasher's installation and operating manuals carefully so that your machine will provide full and complete satisfaction. These will enable you to discover all the advantages of this machine and put them to best use. Upper basket Washing product container Anti-blocking size wire (depending on the model) Regenerating salt reservoir Drying valve (depending on the model) Information plate (AfterSales service reference) Rotating nozzle (depending on the model) Lower sprinkling arm Main filter Waste filters Rinsing agent container The above photograph of the machine with the lower basket removed shows you all the main components described in these operating instructions. Your dishwasher is fitted with safety systems protecting you from flooding: The ANTI-OVERFLOW SYSTEM. This system automatically activates the drain pump if the water in the tub reaches an abnormal level. [. . . ] Do not use abrasive powders, metal sponges, alcohol-based products or thinners. Use a soft cloth or a sponge. If you are moving, to avoid any water leaking, first of all run a Soak programme. 44 Présentation de votre lave-vaisselle Protecting the environment Recycling the packaging Warning: Keep all the packaging materials out of children's reach (e. g. plastic bags, polystyrene, etc. ): these can be dangerous for children: risk of suffocation). Recovering and reprocessing packaging material saves on material and reduces the amount of waste. Contact your town's local authorities for details of its location. Recycling your old dishwasher If you wish to dispose of your old dishwasher, make it completely unusable. Break the door lock so that it cannot close (children can become locked in when playing inside the machine ­ risk of suffocation). Contact your town's local authorities for details of its location. Washing economically regenerating salt or rinse aid. Follow the recommendations in and ecologically DO not wash the items first by hand (unnecessary waste of water). Always select a washing programme suitable for the type of items and how dirty they are. Do not overdose with detergent, these instructions (Pages 32 - 33 - 34) and the manufacturer's instructions on the pack. Ensure that the water softener is set correctly (see Page 32) 45 Présentation de votre lave-vaisselle Troubleshooting, what to do? If you are in any doubt about the operation of your machine, before calling a qualified engineer, check the following points (depending on the symptoms noticed). When first using the machine Small door leak Possible causes What to do - The machine is wobbly, - Adjust the adjustable not level feet - The door is not correct- - Adjust the rear feet ly centred on the tub - The seal's lip has been - Take off the door seal flattened during storage. - Check that the seal is present and re-tighten the nut - Close the water tap and call an engineer. - Fit a wooden panel to the door (a chipboard panel OK if on a temporary basis) and adjust the springs. - Contact the installer. - Leak at the tap Small leak around or under the machine (move the machine to locate the - Leak in the machine leak better) The door "catches" when - The machine or the door is not correctly you close it centred on the tub - The door springs are The door falls down not tensioned enough heavily when you open it to compensate for the (integratable models) weight of the basket. The door is not level when open or goes back up too quickly (integratable machine) - The door springs are over-tensioned. - No wooden panel The upper basket will not - Poor handling (the bas- - Move the basket graduket has been pulled ally on one side and stay in the high position upwards too quickly). then the other (until you hear a "Click") = -> see the Operating Instructions. Programming, display anomalies Possible causes What to do - Use these programmes The cycle takes too long. - The energy-saving programmes take longer preferably at night because they compensate when the length and for the lower washing and the finishing time are drying temperatures by not important. 46 Présentation de votre lave-vaisselle Troubleshooting, what to do? Programming, display anomalies The lights light up one after another Possible causes - Wrongly programmed. What to do - Cancel the current programme by holding down the "Start" button for 3 seconds and then reprogramme. [. . . ] - In the rapid programmes, the drying temperature and the drying time are reduced to restrict the length of the cycle to a minimum level. Drying is less good in rapid programmes. Condensation on the - Condensation may form walls of the inner door or on the walls, particularthe tub. ly after cooling down (sound insulation increases its occurrence). 50 Instructions de votre lave-vaisselle Présentation for laboratory tests Arrange the items as shown in Figures A ­ B ­ C (see following page) in accordance with EN 50242 : standard: Bio Programme and the Mixed method (IEC 436/DIN 44900) :Normal Washing capacity Detergent dose Detergent dispenser setting Setting for the upper basket 12 standardised place settings 30g of detergent B 3 Low position Loaded in accordance with the instructions on the following page, with no side shelves. The water softener MUST be set to a setting immediately higher than that recommended, depending on the water hardness, to take into account the lack of phosphate in standardised detergents. For more information on the comparison tests in accordance with EN 50242 regarding the level of soiling, the type of items, etc. , please contact the manufacturer of the machine before commencing testing. 51 Instructions de votre lave-vaisselle Présentation for laboratory tests A B 1 8 8 1 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 2 2 2 C 4 7 6 6 3 88 5 52 note 53 note 54 note 55 EN After Sales Service: NL Serviceafdeling: Any maintenance on your equipment should be undertaken by: - either your dealer, - or another qualified mechanic who is an authorized agent for the brand appliances. [. . . ]