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Operating instructions & Installation instructions

DISHWASHER

     (For Household Use Only)

Model  No.

NP-B6V2FTNZ

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product 
and retain them for future reference.

For Domestic Use Only

Summary of Contents for NP-B6V2FTNZ

Page 1: ...ructions DISHWASHER For Household Use Only Model No NP B6V2FTNZ Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference For Domestic Use Only ...

Page 2: ... Instructions 11 Positioning the machine 11 Water connections 12 Water inlet hose 12 Water outlet hose 13 Electrical connection 14 Prior to using the machine for the first time 14 Preparing the machine for use 15 Detergent usage 15 Filling the detergent compartment 15 Combined detergent 16 Rinse aid filling and adjustment 17 Loading your dishwasher 19 Upper basket 20 Alternative basket loads 23 ...

Page 3: ...Switching on the machine 30 Programme follow up 30 Changing a programme 31 Cancelling and resetting a programme 31 Switching the machine off 31 Programme option comparison 32 Buzzer sound set up 33 Maintenance and Cleaning 34 Filters 35 Spray arms 36 Hose filter 36 Troubleshooting 37 Recycling 42 Disposing of Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment 43 ...

Page 4: ...er spray arm 5 Filters 6 Rating plate 7 Control Panel 8 Detergent and rinse aid dispenser 9 Cutlery basket 10 Upper basket track latch 11 Active Drying Unit This system provides a better drying performance for the dishes Explanation of Product 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 9 8 ...

Page 5: ...870 mm Width 598 mm Depth 550 mm Net Weight 37 6 kg Electricity input 220 240 V 50 Hz Total Power 1900 W Heating Power 1800 W Pump Power 100 W Drain Pump Power 30 W Water supply pressure 0 03 MPa 0 3 bar 1 MPa 10 bar Current 10 A Specifications ...

Page 6: ... your machine by following the instructions This machine should be installed and repaired by an authorised technician only Only original spare parts should be used with the machine Before installing ensure that the machine is unplugged Ensure the electrical connection is compatible with the values on the rating plate Pay special attention to ensure that the machine does not stand on the mains lead...

Page 7: ...ction any chemicals or solvents other than detergents and rinse aids Check whether plastic items are heat resistant before washing them in the machine 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 applianc...

Page 8: ... for use by persons including children withreducedphysical sensoryormentalcapabilities 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 If the EnergySave option is selected the door will be opened at the end of the programme To prevent damage to the auto door mechanism do not force th...

Page 9: ... cleaning substances inside the machine Ensure that your old machine is disposed of in a safe manner to prevent persons being trapped inside Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision In case of malfunction Refer repair of any malfunction to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre Any repair by any unauthorised personnel will void the manufacturer s warranty Prio...

Page 10: ...chemical substances iron alloy materials Forks spoons and knives with wooden or bone or ivory or nacre coated handles glued items items soiled with abrasive acidic or base chemicals Plastic items that are not heat resistant copper or tin coated containers Aluminium and silver objects they may discolour become dull Certain delicate glass types porcelains with ornamental printed patterns as they fad...

Page 11: ...eeds to be sited in a location with the consideration that its connections will not be altered once they are made Do not grip the machine by its door or panel in order to move it Make sure to leave a certain clearance from all sides of the machine so that you can comfortably move it back and forth during cleaning Make sure that the water inlet and outlet hoses do not get squeezed or kinked while p...

Page 12: ...Use the new water inlet hose supplied with this machine Do not use the water inlet hose if any from your old machine If connecting a new water inlet hose or one that has not been used for some time run water through it for a while before making the connection Connect the water inlet hose directly to the water inlet tap The range of water pressure that the unit is designed to operate on is from a m...

Page 13: ...rain or to a sink drain spigot Using a special bent pipe if available the water can be drained directly into the sink by hooking the bent pipe over the edge of the sink This connection should be at a minimum of 50 cm and at a maximum of 110 cm above the base of the unit Warning If a drain hose longer than 4m is used the dishes may remain dirty In this case Panasonic New Zealand Limited does not ac...

Page 14: ...e coated plug supplied with your machine Running in low voltage will cause a decline in washing quality The machine s electrical cable should be replaced by a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre or an authorised electrician only Failure to do so may lead to accidents In order not to cause an electric shock do not unplug when your hands are wet When disconnecting your machine from the mains supply ...

Page 15: ...ntact the detergent manufacturer directly Filling the detergent compartment Push the latch to open the detergent container as shown in 1 The detergent pod has level lines inside to measure the right detergent amount for the load The detergent pod can take a total of 40 cm of detergent Pour powder and liquid detergent into the larger compartment b up to 25 cm if the dishes are heavily soiled or 15 ...

Page 16: ...ning to Observe the instructions on packagings when using such products Always put the tablets into the detergent compartment in the detergent dispenser Never put them into the interior section or the cutlery basket of the dishwasher As this type of detergent may produce good results for certain types of usage only contact the manufacturer to find out about the suitable useage conditions When the ...

Page 17: ... manufacturer directly When stopping using combined detergents Fill the rinse aid compartment Make the suitable rinse aid setting Rinse aid filling and adjustment Rinse aid is used to prevent white water drops lime stains white film strip shaped stains that may form from remaining on the dishes as well as to increase the drying performance Contrary to popular belief it is used not only for obtaini...

Page 18: ... means that there is rinse aid in the compartment while a light indicator a indicates that the rinse aid compartment requires filling with rinse aid The rinse aid level adjuster can be set to a position between 1 and 6 Factory setting for rinse aid is the position 3 If water stains form on your dishes after a wash increase the value of the setting whereas if a blue stain is left when wiped by hand...

Page 19: ...sket edge rack or glass supporter wire and not against other items Do not lean long glasses against one another as they cannot remain steady and may be damaged Locate the thin narrow items in the middle sections of baskets You can place spoons among the other cutlery sets in order to prevent them from sticking to one another We recommend use of the cutlery grid in order to obtain the best result T...

Page 20: ...laterally so that they do not block the revolution of spray arms Top basket height adjustment The top basket of your machine is in the upper position When it is in this position you can place big items such as pans etc on lower basket When you take the top basket to the lower position you can place and wash big sized plates on the top basket Use the wheels on the basket in order to change the bask...

Page 21: ...e spoon rack ensures your glasses and goblets stay in place during washing as well as preventing inadvertent contact There are 4 different positions for your spoon rack According to the size of your goblets and glasses you can set your spoon rack to positions 1 or 2 Use it for your spoons and forks in position 1 If you do not want to use spoon rack you can place it in positions 3 or 4 allowing you...

Page 22: ...chine there are four folding racks that are designed to allow you to make it easier to place big items such as pots pans etc If required each part can be folded separately or all of them can be folded and larger spaces can be obtained To adjust them raise them upwards or fold down 1 2 ...

Page 23: ...ading your dishwasher Alternative basket loads Lower basket Pots and pans should be put on lower basket Plates should be put on lower basket Upper basket Cups glasses and bowls should be put on upper basket ...

Page 24: ...s They will not be washed properly 1 Don t put the long items like spoon on the cutlery basket They may hit the spray arm 2 Don t put the bowls right side up They will not be washed properly 3 Don t put the bowls over the other bowls They will not be washed properly 4 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 25: ...3 15 cm3 A 5 cm3 A B A B 35 C Wash 40 C Wash Prewash Hot rinse Cold Rinse 50 C Wash End Hot rinse Hot rinse End Dry End Programme duration min 18 30 143 Electricity consumption kW hours 0 57 0 88 0 80 Water consumption liters 7 7 12 4 12 8 Programme descriptions Programme items Warning In Soak Quick 30 and Express 50 programmes there is no drying step Values above have been tested according to rel...

Page 26: ...shing Soups sauces pasta eggs pilaf potato and oven dishes fried foods Level of soil medium heavy medium Detergent amount B 25 cm3 15 cm3 A 5 cm3 A B A B A B 65 C Wash 60 C Wash 45 C Wash Warmish Rinse 65 C Wash 65 C Wash Hot rinse Cold Rinse Cold rinse End 50 C Wash Hot rinse Hot rinse Dry Dry End End Programme duration min 50 154 117 Electricity consumption kW hours 1 29 1 75 1 55 Water consumpt...

Page 27: ...dance with EN 50242 performance standards has A washing performance within a short period of time Thanks to our Express 50 programme at full capacity normally soiled dishes as well as dishes left for a considerable time dirty are washed in only a very short period of time such as 50 minutes with a wash performence Hygiene 60 C Special Hygiene programme which is developed for Panasonic Dishwashers ...

Page 28: ...e When the Delayed start touch button is pressed 1h appears on the programme display If you continue pressing the delay timer touch button the time will increment from 1 to 19 shown on the display The delayed start can be activated by selecting the delay time and the desired washing programme with the Programme touch button It is also possible to select the programme first and the delayed start af...

Page 29: ...our power and water consumption by using less electricity and water 7 Rinse aid Warning Indicator To determine if there is sufficient rinse aid in the machine check the rinse aid warning light on the display When the rinse aid warning light starts coming on add rinse aid to the rinse aid compartment End of Programme The machine makes a buzzer sound 5 times when the programme is completed When the ...

Page 30: ...e 3 If desired you can choose additional functions 4 5 6 4 Close the door The program starts automatically Note If you decide not to start to machine after selecting the programme press the on off touch button 1 The machine will be ready for the new programme selection when you press on off touch button 1 again Select the new programme by pressing the programme touch button 2 Programme follow up W...

Page 31: ...lay 3 will count from 3 to 1 and then show 0 01 to indicate that cancelling is ready 3 After the door is closed the discharge process starts The machine will empty the water in it for about 30 seconds When the program is cancelled the machine will make a buzzer sound 5 times Note When the door of the machine is opened in order to stop the washing programme before it has completed first carefully o...

Page 32: ...not be selected x function can be selected Compatibility between options Delayed Start Half Load Tablet Soak Quick 30 Eco Express 50 Hygiene Intensive 65 C X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Delayed Start Half Load Tablet Delayed Start Half load Tablet Op n ...

Page 33: ... adjusted before at the end of 5 seconds the previously selected level is shown on the display from S00 to S03 The user can increase or decrease the volume level with repeated presses of either the Tablet 5 or Half Load 6 touch buttons as follows To increase the buzzer volume 1 Press the Half Load 6 touch button 2 Display screen changes from S00 to S03 To decrease the buzzer volume 1 Press the Tab...

Page 34: ...t sufficienlty clean the machine use commercially available dishwasher cleaning products The cleaning products made by the detergent manufacturers should be suitable for use in dishwashers Cleaning the seals in the machine door To clean any accumulated residues in the door seals wipe the seals regularly by using a dampened cloth Cleaning the machine Clean the filters and spray arms at least once a...

Page 35: ...hen pull the coarse filter out of the micro filter 2 Rinse thoroughly under a tap Refit the metal plastic filter Insert the coarse filter into the micro filter so that the marks line up with each other Insert the micro filter into the metal plastic filter and turn in the direction of arrow to lock it in place until the arrow on the micro filter lines up 4 Never use your dishwasher without all filt...

Page 36: ...per spray arm Hose filter The inlet hose filter helps to avoid any damage to your machine due to any contamination sand clay rust etc that might be occasionally carried in through the mains water supply or the indoor plumbing and to reduce such problems as yellowing and formation of deposits after washing Check the filter and the hose from time to time and clean them if necessary To clean the filt...

Page 37: ...rror of continuous water input Close the tap Contact an Authorised Service Centre F5 Inadequate water supply Make sure the water input tap is totally open and that there is no water cut Close the water input tap remove the water input hose from the tap and clean the filter at the connection end of the hose Restartthemachine Iftheproblempersists contact an Authorised Service Centre F6 Faulty heater...

Page 38: ...rs are not clogged If detergent residues are left in the detergent compartment Detergent has been added when the detergent compartment was wet If water is left inside the machine at the end of the programme The water drain hose is clogged or twisted The filters are clogged The programme has not finished yet If the machine stops during a wash operation Power failure Water inlet failure Programme ca...

Page 39: ...suitable rather weak wash programme selected Spray arm clogged with food wastes Filters clogged Filters incorrectly fitted Water drain pump clogged If there are whitish stains on the dishes A very small amount of detergent is being used Rinse aid dosage setting at a very low level A detergent without phospate used try one that contains phosphate If the dishes won t dry up A programme without a dry...

Page 40: ...opened closed properly Too heavy a weight of wooden part mounted on the door Follow the weight guidance given in the Assembly manual The door spring is not adjusted properly Adjust it according to the Assembly manual Contact your Panasonic Service Centre if the problem still persists after the controls or in case of any malfunction not described above ...

Page 41: ...way in terms of energy consumption washing and drying performance 4 Clean all rough waste before you place dirty dishes in the machine 5 Operate the machine after it is completely full 6 Use pre washing programme only when necessary 7 Observe programme information and average consumption values table when selecting a programme 8 Since the machine will reach high temperatures we do not recommend in...

Page 42: ...nal abbreviations PE PS POM PP Cardboard parts have been produced from recycled paper and they should be disposed of into waste paper collection containers for recycling Such materials are not suitable for being disposed of into garbage bins They should be delivered to recycling centres instead Contact relevant centres in order to obtain information on methods and points of disposal ...

Page 43: ...asis Alternatively in some countries you may be able to return your products to your lo cal retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling Please contact your local autho rity f...

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