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QB 5201

User manual

Dishwasher

Summary of Contents for QB 5201

Page 1: ...QB 5201 User manual Dishwasher ...

Page 2: ...8 Use of dishwasher salt 9 Use of rinse aid 9 Adjusting the dosage of rinse aid 10 Daily use 11 Loading cutlery and dishes 11 The lower basket 12 The cutlery basket 12 The upper basket 13 Adjusting the height of the upper basket 14 Use of detergent 15 Fill with detergent 15 Multitab function 16 Activation deactivation of the Multitab function 17 Washing programmes 17 Select and start a washing pro...

Page 3: ...f the water supply This product should be serviced only by an authorised service engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons will cause injury or serious malfunctioning Contact your local Service Force Centre Always insist on genuine spare parts General safety Persons incl...

Page 4: ...r attempt to modify this product in any way Never use the dishwasher if the electrical supply cable and water hoses are damaged or if the control panel work top or plinth area are damaged such that the inside of the appliance is freely accessible Contact your local Service Force centre in order to avoid hazard All sides of the dishwasher must never be drilled to prevent damage to hydraulic and ele...

Page 5: ...ng and closing of the dishwasher s door occurs Internal light is equipped with led lamp CLASS 1 in accordance with EN 60825 1 1994 A1 2002 A2 2001 In case that this light has to be replaced please contact your local Service Force Centre Control panel 1 On Off button 2 Cancel button 3 Programme selection buttons 4 Extra Silent button 7 9 10 8 Control panel 5 ...

Page 6: ...on of the rinse aid dispenser ONLY with Multitab function active the end of a washing programme a zero will appear in the digital display the countdown of the delay start fault codes concerning malfunction of the dishwasher EXTRA SILENT button Extra Silent is a silent washing programme that will not disturb you even when you sleep It can be set at night or in times with a more economical power rat...

Page 7: ...id dispenser If you want to use combi detergent tablets such as 3 in 1 4 in 1 5 in 1 etc set the Multitab function see Multitab function Setting the water softener The dishwasher is equipped with a water softener designed to remove minerals and salts from the water supply which would have a detrimental or adverse effect on the operation of the appliance The higher the content of these minerals and...

Page 8: ...ry set at level 5 1 Press the On Off button The dishwasher must be in setting mode 2 Press simultaneously and keep pressed buttons B and C until the lights of buttons A B and C start flashing 3 Press button A the lights of buttons B and C turn off while the light of button A goes on flashing In the digital display is visible the current level Examples displayed level 5 displayed level 10 4 To chan...

Page 9: ...salt until the container is full 4 Replace the cap making sure that there is no trace of salt on the screw thread or on the gasket 5 Replace the cap tightly turning it clock wise until it stops with a click Do not worry if water overflows from the unit when filling with salt this is quite normal The salt indicator light on the control panel can remain illuminated for 2 6 hours after the salt has b...

Page 10: ...y rinse aid spilt during filling with an absorbent cloth to avoid excess foaming during the next wash Adjusting the dosage of rinse aid According to the finish and drying results obtained adjust the dose of rinse aid by means of the 6 position selector position 1 minimum dosage position 6 maximum dosage The dose is factory set in position 4 Increasethedoseiftherearedropsofwaterorlime spots on the ...

Page 11: ...oatings have a tendency to retain water drops these items will not dry as well as porcelain and steel items Light items plastic bowls etc must be loaded in the upper basket and arranged so they do not move For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery and dishes are not suitable are of limited suitability Cutlery with wooden horn china or mother of pearls handles Plastic items that are not h...

Page 12: ...tlery basket WARNING Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a potential hazard Long and or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket Take care when loading or unloading sharp items such as knives To ensure that all items of cutlery in the cutlery basket can be reached by the water you should 12 Loading cutlery and dishes ...

Page 13: ...sils such as whisks leaveoff one half of the cutlery grid The upper basket Place long pointed items of cutlery in the knife drawer Load smaller and fragile crockery in the upper bas ket Arrange items of crockery on and under the folding cup racks so that they are offset from each other and water can reach all items Loading cutlery and dishes 13 ...

Page 14: ...ft of the upper basket is also in two parts and can be folded away Spikes not folded away place glasses mugs etc in the upper basket Spikes folded away more room for serving dishes Adjusting the height of the upper basket Maximum height of the dishes in the upper basket the lower basket With upper basket raised 22 cm 30 cm With upper basket lowered 24 cm 29 cm The height of the upper basket can al...

Page 15: ...our machine always close the door as an open door can be a hazard Before closing the door ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely Use of detergent Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers Please observe the manufacturer s dosing and storage recommendations as stated on the detergent packaging Using no more than the correct amount of detergent contributes to reducing po...

Page 16: ...he Multitab function that allowsthe useofthe Multitab combi detergent tablets These products are detergents with a combined cleaning rinsing and salt functions They can also contain other different agents depending on which kind of tablets you choose 3 in 1 4 in 1 5 in 1 etc Check whether these detergents are suitable for your water hardness See the manufac turers instructions This function can be...

Page 17: ...ivation of the rinse aid dispenser 1 Press the On Off button The dishwasher must be in setting mode 2 Press simultaneously buttons B and C until the lights of buttons A B and C start flashing 3 Press button B the lights of buttons A and C turn off while the light of button B goes on flashing The digital display indicates the current setting Rinse aid dispenser deactivated Rinse aid dispenser activ...

Page 18: ...ide and depends on the pressure and the temperature of the water and also by the variations of the power supply and the amount of dishes 2 The digital display shows the programme duration 3 During the Auto washing programme the amount of soil on the dishes is determined by how cloudy the water is The programme duration water and energy consumption levels can vary this depends upon if the appliance...

Page 19: ... the selected washing programme can be delayed for between 1 and 19 hours 2 Close the dishwasher door the countdown starts automatically 3 The countdown will decrease with steps of 1 hour 4 The opening of the door will interrupt the countdown Close the door the countdown will continue from the point at which it was interrupted 5 Once the delay start has elapsed the programme will start automatical...

Page 20: ...iance off once the programme has ended Press any button except On Off and the control panel will show the same situation in dicator lights and digital display as when the programme ended 2 Open the dishwasher s door leave it ajar and wait a few minutes before removing the dishes in this way they will be cooler and the drying will be improved Unloading the dishwasher Hot dishes are sensitive to kno...

Page 21: ...shing compartment and clean both faces thoroughly 7 Put the flat filter back in the base of the washing compartment and ensure that it fits perfectly 8 Place the coarse filter A in the micro filter B and press together 9 Put the filter combination in place and lockbyturningthehandleclockwisetothe stop During this process ensure that the flatfilterdoesnotprotrudeabove thebase of the washing compart...

Page 22: ... water 2 Leave the door ajar to prevent the formation of any unpleasant smells 3 Leave the inside of the machine clean Frost precautions Avoid placing the machine in a location where the temperature is below 0 C If this is unavoidable empty the machine close the appliance door disconnect the water inlet pipe and empty it Moving the machine If you have to move the machine moving house etc 1 Unplug ...

Page 23: ...us flashing of the light of the run ning programme appears in the digital display intermitted audible signal Anti flood device is activated Close the water tap and contact your local Service Force Centre The programme does not start The dishwasher s door has not been properly closed Close the door The main plug is not plugged in Insert the main plug The fuse has blown out in the household fuse box...

Page 24: ...sed The rinse aid dispenser is empty There are streaks milky spots or a bluish coating on glasses and dishes Decrease rinse aid dosing Water drops have dried onto glasses and dishes Increase rinse aid dosing The detergent may be the cause Contact the detergent manufacturer s consumer care line If after all these checks the problem persists contact your local Service Force Centre Technical data Dim...

Page 25: ...shwasher and the underside of the kitchen counter During all operations that involve accessibility to internal components the dishwasher has to be unplugged When inserting the machine ensure that the water inlet hose the drain hose and the supply cable are not kinked or squashed Adjusting the height of the dishwasher To adjust the height proceed as follows 1 Loosen or tighten the two front feet 2 ...

Page 26: ...re the dishwasher by screwing it firmly in position under the bench or to the cupboard be side it Use the angular brackets supplied which are fitted into the slots on the top of the dish washer see fig Tighten the machine in position upwards or sideways by using the screws sup plied 3 5 x 16 mm Tighten the screws so that the dishwasher cannot tip forward and cause damage when the door is open and ...

Page 27: ... average mains pressure in your area The water inlet hose must not be kinked crushed or entangled when it is being connected The dishwasher features fill and drain hoses which can be turned either to the left or the right to suit the installation by means of the locknut The locknut must be correctly fitted to avoid water leaks Attention NOT all models of dishwashers have fill and drain hoses provi...

Page 28: ...nst the return of dirty water back into the machine If the spigot of your sink has a no return valve incorporated this can prevent the correct draining of your dishwasher We therefore advise you to remove it To avoid water leakage after installation make sure that the water couplings are tight Electrical connection WARNING Safety standards require the appliance to be earthed Prior to using the app...

Page 29: ...led information about recycling of this product please contact your local council your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled The plastic com ponents are identified by markings e g PE PS etc Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the c...

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