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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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4.2 Technical  specifications

Load 

capacity

oad

14 place 

settings

Permissible 

water 

pressure

43.5-145psi 

(0.3 - 10 

bars)

Electrical 

connection

120 V  

(volts), 12 

A (amps), 

60Hz  

(hertz)

Total power

1400(W)

Heater 

power

1100 W 

(watts)

NOTICE: 

Because we continually strive

 

to 

improve our products, we may change

 

our 

specifications and design without prior

 

notice. This device corresponds to the

 

following directives:

UL 749 Household Dishwasher directive.

4.1.  General appearance

USA/CAN

 - 

9

1.

2.

3.

Upper basket with racks

Upper spray arm

Lower basket

5.

6

.

Top n

o

zzle

M

odel 

D

epending)

4.

7.

Filters

8.

Rating plate

9.

Control panel

10.

Detergent and rinse-aid dispenser

11.

Salt dispenser

M

odel 

D

epending)

12.

13.

Upper basket track latch

 

 

 

Drying Unit: 

This system provides

 

 better 

 drying performance for your dishes.

L

o

wer spray arm

 

3   basket

( Model Depending) 

rd

10

1

2

1

1

1

2

3
4

5

7

6

8

9

Summary of Contents for VE-DWVFI

Page 1: ...VE DWVFI Dishwasher User Manual EN...

Page 2: ...3 Filling the Dishwasher Salt Dispenser 13 5 6 Filling the Detergent 14 5 7 Using combined detergents 15 5 8 Rinse aid usage 16 5 9 Filling the rinse aid and setting 16 6 LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER 17 6...

Page 3: ...9 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 35 9 1 Cleaning the Machine and Filters 36 9 2 Spray Arms 36 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 39 11 PRACTICAL INFORMATION 41...

Page 4: ...e of your appliance Please take the time to read this User Manual before using your appliance and keep this book for future reference Icon Type Meaning WARNING Serious injury or death risk RISK OF ELE...

Page 5: ...ation marks inside The information icon will also provide important references WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION...

Page 6: ...explosion and to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life Use only detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children When load...

Page 7: ...equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grounded Do not...

Page 8: ...NG Before any maintenance operation deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket Do not use high pressure water sprays and or steam to clean the appliance Ensure that there a...

Page 9: ...ne periodically It is suscepti ble to breakage It becomes less flexible as time goes by Replace it immediately when it is torn cut swollen or there is water leakage Disconnect the appliance from the m...

Page 10: ...SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS USA CAN 7 WARNING Risk of injury or suffocation Ensure that any plastic wrappings bags small pieces etc are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children...

Page 11: ...hwasher where it can be ex posed to below freezing temperatures or exposed to weather Dishwasher must be secured to adjacent cabinetry using the brackets provided Failure to do this may cause damage t...

Page 12: ...s and design without prior notice This device corresponds to the following directives UL 749 Household Dishwasher directive 4 1 General appearance USA CAN 9 1 2 3 Upper basket with racks Upper spray a...

Page 13: ...ompartment See chapter of filling the rinse aid and setting Place the dishes in accordance with the instructions in the user manual Put adequate amount of detergent into the detergent dispenser See ch...

Page 14: ...t the hardness level of water in your area contact your local Water Board or Determine water hardness level by the help of test strip provided WARNING If you move to a different location the level of...

Page 15: ...can change the softener level SALT INDICATOR Please check the salt indicator on the control panel to see whether there is adequate amount of softening salt in the dishwasher or not You need to refill...

Page 16: ...ishwasher salt 1 To put softener salt first remove the lower basket and then open the salt compart ment cap by turning it counter clockwise fig 1 2 2 Add first fill the compartment with 1kg salt and w...

Page 17: ...sh cycles The tablet may not dissolve completely causing detergent residue on dishes and inefficient cleaning NOTE The amount of detergent needed depends on the cycle load size and soil level of dishe...

Page 18: ...t of detergent Continued use of too much deter gent may cause machine damage 5 7 Using combined detergents Detergent manufacturers also manufacture combined detergents that are called 2 in 1 3 in 1 5...

Page 19: ...on the temperature and time Therefore it is not recommended to use such detergents in short programs It is more suitable to use powder detergents in such pro grams Warning Should any problem which you...

Page 20: ...r and lower spray arms from spinning NOTE Place all large and very dirty items in the lower rack WARNING Do not put in the appliance items that can absorb water sponges household cloths NOTE Place all...

Page 21: ...can damage certain items WARNING Be careful when loading and unloading sharp items Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of personal injury Follow the below steps before loading dis...

Page 22: ...as cups wine glasses or small plates Bottom rack load patterns for 10 place settings Additional Loading patterns12 place settings NOTE Place all large and very dirty items in the lower rack WARNING La...

Page 23: ...sition during the wash operation and can be also wet and slippery Carefully remove them to prevent injury NOTE Small items should therefore be placed in the cutlery tray or cutlery basket model depend...

Page 24: ...6 2 Incorrect Loads USA CAN 21...

Page 25: ...nism on the top basket of your machine is de signed to let you adjust the height of your top basket upwards or downwards without removing it from your machine when it is full and create large spaces a...

Page 26: ...n both the right and left tracks of the upper rack by turning them to the outside A 2 Pull out the rack completely B A CAUTION Make sure that the rack is empty Changing the height setting while the ra...

Page 27: ...et includes a mechanism which enables the height of the basket to be adjusted up 1 or down 2 without having to remove the basket Hold the basket on both sides and pull it up or push it down ensuring b...

Page 28: ...ely or all of them can be folded and larger spaces can be obtained Y ou can use folding racks by raising them upwards or by folding Silverware Basket Model Depending Silverware basket is designed to w...

Page 29: ...f the machine along with the basket after washing The Upper Cutlery Basket is composed of two pieces if you need to make space for the dishes in the upper basket you can take out the left or right par...

Page 30: ...shes that you plan to wash later Auto DIRTY This program automatically adjusts the temperature and the quantity of water the energy consumption and the program duration CLEAN Regular DIRTY CLEAN Rinse...

Page 31: ...factory results To check water temperature entering dishwasher Turn on hot water faucet nearest dishwasher for several minutes to clear cool water from pipes Hold a candy or meat thermometer in stream...

Page 32: ...ction Key Cance Key 4 Extra Function Key i Sanitize Function ii Extra Rinse Function iii Extra Dry Function 5 Delay Timer Key 6 Options Key a Hi Temp Function b Half Load Function 7 Power On Indicator...

Page 33: ...e Start Pause key is pressed If the door of the machine is opened when the machine is running the machine stops working If the door is closed back within 4 seconds after the door is opened the machine...

Page 34: ...y function will be active 3 The selection of the auxiliary function will be cancelled when you press the Extra Function key six times Sanitize Function Sanitize function raises the water temperature i...

Page 35: ...ing process is cancelled i You can select and start a new program following the cancellation of Delay Timer function ii Delay Timer function can not be set after the program starts Hi Temp Function Wh...

Page 36: ...while the program is running depending on the ambient temperature where your machine is installed temperature of the supply water and amount of the dishes ii Pay attention not to open the door of the...

Page 37: ...indicator will light up continuously when the washing pro 1 gramme is over Open the door of the machine 2 Press Start Pause On Off key to turn off your machine 3 Close the tap 4 Unplug the machine fro...

Page 38: ...machine in regular intervals prolongs the machine s service life Oil and lime may accumulate in the machine s washing section In case of such accumulation Fill the detergent compartment without loadi...

Page 39: ...the cleaned filter back into its place inside the hose Refit the hose 9 2 Cleaning the impellers Clean the impellers at least once a week in order for the machine operates efficiently LOWER IMPELLER...

Page 40: ...es on the upper impeller 1 are clogged If they are clogged remove and clean the impeller Turn its nut to left to re move the upper impeller A B Make sure that the nut is tightened well when installing...

Page 41: ...ut in the dishwasher Plastics may lose their shape or color with hot water please follow the instructions of plastic manufacturers Be sure that plastic items are marked dishwasher safe Glued dishes or...

Page 42: ...achine stops during washing Power failure Check mains power Water inlet failure Check water tap Shaking and hitting noises are heard during a wash operation The spray arm is hitting the dishes in the...

Page 43: ...aid dosage set too low Increase rinse aid dosage setting Rust stains form on the dishes Stainless steel quality of the dishes is insufficient Use only dishwasher proof sets High level of salt in wash...

Page 44: ...or service F6 Faulty heater sensor Contact for service 11 PRACTICAL INFORMATION 1 When the machine isn t in operation Disconnect the plug and close the tap Leave the door slightly open to prevent odou...

Page 45: ...ur invoice to this manual for easy future reference To register your purchase you can either complete the section below to mail or fax or register online at www porterandcharles ca warranty informatio...

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