Beko DE 2542 F Manual Download

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Welcome

Dear customer

Congratulations on your choice of a Beko quality dishwasher which has been

designed to give you lasting service.

Please read these instructions before installing the dishwasher and using it for

the first time. The information contained herein is provided to avoid accidental

risks and/or damage to your appliance

Make sure you understand the controls prior to using your appliance. The

dishwasher must only be used for it’s intended purpose, i.e. the washing of dishes

in the home. Failure to observe these instructions may invalidate your right to free

service during the guarantee period.

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 are on the back cover.

Beko Customer Service

Notes

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 Prewash or

Economy programme with prewash before loading with dishes.

Summary of Contents for DE 2542 F

Page 1: ...Dishwasher DE 2542 F ...

Page 2: ...he washing of dishes in the home Failure to observe these instructions may invalidate your right to free service during the guarantee period 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 are on the back cover Beko Customer Service Notes Due to the qu...

Page 3: ...e earthed 8 Important 8 Fitting a different plug 8 Water inlet hose connection 9 Drain Hose Connection 9 5 How to use 11 Water hardness regeneration settings 11 Water Hardness Level Adjustment Table 12 Filling the water softener dishwasher salt 13 Visual indicator 13 Detergent use 13 Filling detergent dispenser 16 Rinse aid 17 Loading the dishwasher 18 Folding plate support rods 19 Upper basket he...

Page 4: ... GB 1 Know your dishwasher specification ...

Page 5: ...information EC Declaration of conformity This appliance has been designed constructed and distributed in compliance with the safety requirements of EC directives 73 23 EC 89 336 EC 93 68 EC IEC 436 DIN 44990 EN 50242 Note for Testing Institutes The necessary information for performance testing will be provided upon request The request can be done by e mail through dishwasher standardloading com Pl...

Page 6: ...you start the washing programme The water in your dishwasher is not suitable for drinking for this reason do not allow your children near your machine when the front door is open Never allow your children to play on or sit onto the front door when the front door is open After unpacking your machine keep the packing material out of children s reach Warning Long cutlery such as ladles and long knive...

Page 7: ...nal authorities Electronic products not included in the selective sorting process are potentially dangerous for the environment and human health due to the presence of hazardous substances Energy and water saving Scrape excess food from the dishes before loading Start your dishwasher after fully loading the machine Do not use the pre wash programme unless required Make your programme selection as ...

Page 8: ...e wash or Economy programme Before the first wash add 1 lt of water to the salt container of your machine 3 Before first use 4 When deciding on where to install your new dishwasher ensure that the position of your dishwasher makes it easy and quick for you to place the dishes in the dishwasher and also to take them out and store away after the dishwashing is completed Avoid placing the dishwasher ...

Page 9: ...g fitted Destroy the old plug which is cut off as a plug with a bared cord could cause a shock hazard if inserted into a socket elsewhere in the house The moulded plug on this appliance incorporates a 13A fuse Should the fuse need to be replaced an ASTA approved BS1362 fuse of the same rating must be used Do not forget to refit the fuse cover In the event of losing the fuse cover the plug must not...

Page 10: ...connecting the hose We recommend the tap is turned off when the machine is not being used If you only have one cold water feed For example for your washing machine don t worry a Y adaptor will provide you with the additional cold water feed you need for your dishwasher Y adaptor is available from most DIY stores Drain Hose Connection Fit the drainage hose of your machine to the drainage pipe witho...

Page 11: ... If there is already enough space you don t need to remove the worktop to install it under the counter Position the machine next to a water tap and a drain When inserting the machine ensure that the water inlet and drain hoses are not linked or squashed Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable Good levelling is essential for correct closure and ...

Page 12: ...free water Hard water leaves watermarks on your dishes Your dishwasher has a special water softening system to remove the hardness of the tap water Setting this system correctly will increase the washing effectiveness To find out the water hardness level of water in your area contact your local Water Board or Determine water hardness level by the help of test strip provided If you move to a differ...

Page 13: ...ramme selection key rotates in 5 steps regardless of the number of the programme contained on the machine 6 Press Start Pause Cancel key for once to store the level you have selected 7 Press the On Off key to turn off your machine Water Hardness Level Adjustment Table If the hardness level of the water that you use is above 80 dF French standard for water hardness or if you are using well water th...

Page 14: ...nel provided will make filling easier After you fill the container screw cap tightly back into place turning clockwise until you hear a click sound Visual indicator The float drops and is no longer visible when the salt container needs to be refilled Detergent use Any brand of powder gel and tablet detergents that have been designed for household dishwasher may be used Keep detergents in a cool an...

Page 15: ...glasses To avoid lime scale formation Put your appliance s water softener setting at 1 and add salt When the salt is used up add more salt to the water softener It may be prevented by increasing the amount of detergent Detergents without chlorine have less bleaching effect Coloured stains may not be completely removed This may be prevented by increasing the amount of detergent using a programme wi...

Page 16: ...r than 1 hand contact may leave rainbow coloured water stains on the washed items and inside the machine These detergents do not contain softening salt so you need to use the softening setting as described in the manual making sure that there is salt in the water softener with every wash and that you refill the water softener with salt every time it is empty Important warning Should you encounter ...

Page 17: ...gree of soiling and the water hardness in your area it may be necessary to add more detergent Powder and gel detergents are poured into the dispenser If you are using tablet detergent read the manufacturer s recommendations on the packaging in order to determine where the tablets should be placed inside the dishwasher detergent dispenser cutlery basket etc After you put in the detergent shut the c...

Page 18: ... the efficiency of the washing and drying processes Therefore make sure that there is adequate amount of rinse aid in the rinse aid dispenser of your machine You can adjust the amount of rinse aid used during the wash programme by turning the rinse aid dispenser regulator C The dispenser regulator C may be set between levels 1 and 6 6 being the maximum amount of rinse aid usage Your machine is pre...

Page 19: ...ilters There are three separate baskets in which you can put your dishes Place large or heavily soiled items in the lower basket and small light or delicate articles in the upper basket Put forks small and medium size knives and spoons in the cutlery basket Place tall narrow items in the middle of the racks Long stemmed glasses should lean against the basket the racks or the supports not against t...

Page 20: ...saucepans in the lower basket You can remove the cutlery basket to make room for other items Place spoons and forks in the cutlery basket with handles down and knives with handles up to prevent accidental injury Warning Long cutlery such as ladles and long knives etc must be placed Upper basket height adjustment unloaded The factory fitted position of the upper basket is the higher position That i...

Page 21: ... and water will escape Press the on off button after the programme is completed The indicator lights will go off Unload the baskets we recommend to turn off the water tap when not in use Just after the dishwasher has started the selected programme if you find that you want to put in another item to be washed open the door carefully Care must be taken if opening the door as steam and water will esc...

Page 22: ...slightly damp cloth Do not use abrasive detergents If the appliance is not going to be used for a long period of time switch off turn off the water clean and leave the door ajar How to clean the filters and spray arms filters For the efficient operation of your dishwasher check the filters and the spray arms regularly There are three different filters in your machine Main filter Coarse filter Micr...

Page 23: ...Incorrect repositioning of the filters will produce poor washing results Cleaning of the filters is vital to ensure correct operation of the machine Upper spray arm Turn the nut anti clockwise and remove both the nut and the spray arm Flush away food particles under running water Put the spray arm back on and screw on the nut turning clockwise until a clicking sound is heard Lower spray arm Remove...

Page 24: ...baskets since this will block the water spray Insufficient water fill Check mains water pressure Filter system needs cleaning Remove any accumulated or deposited foods Check and clean them periodically Oversudsing Prewashing with a liquid dishwashing detergent Rinse items thoroughly before putting them in the dishwasher to remove dishwashing detergent Small particles food or detergent left on item...

Page 25: ...te programme Use of a rinse aid may also help Detergent cakes in detergent dispenser If using powder detergent there may be dampness in the dispenser Make sure dispenser is dry before adding powder detergent Start dishwasher immediately If using gel detergent the detergent may be left in dispenser too long before using Start dishwasher soon after adding gel detergent Do not allow detergent to dry ...

Page 26: ...l household premises Loss of frozen food in freezers or fridge freezers Food loss insurance is often included within your household contents insurance policy or may be available separately from your retailer Important notes Your Beko product is designed and built for domestic household use only The guarantee will be void if the product is installed or used in commercial or non residential domestic...

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