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User’s Manual

Dishwasher

QDW696

Summary of Contents for QDW696

Page 1: ...User s Manual Dishwasher QDW696 ...

Page 2: ...se 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 t...

Page 3: ...User s Manual Dishwasher QDW696 ...

Page 4: ...se 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 t...

Page 5: ...erent plug 8 Water inlet hose connection 9 Drain Hose Connection 9 5 How to use 11 Water hardness regeneration settings 11 Detergent use 13 Filling detergent dispenser 15 Rinse aid 16 Loading the dishwasher 17 Movable Cutlery Basket 18 Collapsable lower basket wires 18 Upper basket height adjustment 19 Folding Tines 19 Basket insert with variable height settings 20 Bottle holder 20 Removable 3rd b...

Page 6: ...the liner Turbo Fan Heat Drying System Know your dishwasher specification Half Load Combi Tablet Button Programme Selection Button Programme Indicator Remaining Time Time delay Indicator Tablet Detergent Indicator Rinse Aid indicator Half Load Indicator Salt Indicator Start Pause Cancel Indicator Time Delay Indicator Start Pause Cancel Button Time Delay Button On Off Button ...

Page 7: ...r products we may change our specifications and designs without prior notice 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 Please do not forget to write the model code stock code and serial number information of the appliance besides your contact information in the...

Page 8: ... 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 kniv...

Page 9: ...nment For further information please contact your local or regional 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 What should not be washed in your dishwasher Do not wash items soiled with cigarette ash candle paint wax dyes chemicals etc since these may damage...

Page 10: ...e changed by an authorized service technican Make sure the electricity and water connections of your dishwasher are in compliance with the instructions for assembly as stated in the relevant part of this booklet It is recommended that the dishwasher is operated without dishes for very first wash for hygiene reasons Before the first wash add 1 lt of water to the salt container of your machine 3 Bef...

Page 11: ...ith 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 be used until a replacement fuse cover has been fitted Co...

Page 12: ... 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 with...

Page 13: ... 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 14: ... 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 different location the level of water hardness will possibly be different It is essential to reset the water hardness in order to obtain optimum washing efficiency Test Strip Let the water flow from your tap for 1 minute Remove the test strip from its pa...

Page 15: ...and keep this button pressed down Switch the appliance on using the on off switch The start stop indicator light will start flashing Water hardness can be set to the desired level by pressing the programme selection button The water hardness setting is shown with different configurations of programme indicator lights Please compare the test strip with the water hardness level table and use the pro...

Page 16: ...light of the salt indicator is still on for a long time after filling with salt mix the salty water inside the salt box using a spoon Detergent use Any brand of powder gel and tablet detergents that have been designed for household dishwashers may be used Keep detergents in a cool and dry place and out of the reach of children Detergent must be added to the container before each use Detergent over...

Page 17: ...acket when using these products The use of these products at the correct appliance settings will ensure economical use of salt and or rinse aid If the detergent is in tablet form never place these in the internal section or cutlery basket of the dishwasher Always place the tablets in the detergent dispenser of the detergent holder Using three in one detergent softening salt and rinse aid These det...

Page 18: ...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 a problem that has previously never occured after you start using these detergents contact the detergent manufacturer directly You will find contact details on the packet If you stop using this kind of detergent Ensure that the salt and rinse aid dispens...

Page 19: ...ed for household dishwashers The rinse aid is specially formulated to be used in the dishwashers for the prevention of watermarks and scale on dishes and to increase 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 turn...

Page 20: ...t 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 the dishes The shelves on the rack are made height adjustable to accommodate tall items When loading your dishwasher please ensure tall glasses ...

Page 21: ...sition just lift them up Collapsible wires will click into the latch again Note Bringing the wires to the horizontal position byholding them from the tips may cause them to bend Therefore it will be appropriate to bring the wires in the middle to horizontal or vertical position by holding them from their stems and pishing in the direction of arrow 3 4 6 5 Collapsable lower basket wires The six pie...

Page 22: ... the opposite side of the basket hold it and pull it upwards in the same manner A To lower the upper basket hold the basket lever on one side and carefully lower the basket without releasing the lever B Repeat the procedure with the lever on the opposite side of the basket Make sure that both levers catch in the same height position Folding Tines There are folding tines in the upper rack to allow ...

Page 23: ...e entire insert upwards B Place the insert in the upright position C Push the insert downwards and lock it into place with the holder D When you want to use the basket again reverse the procedure To set the height push the rack upwards and fold it open in position G When finished check that the sprayer arm can still move freely Bottle holder For cleaning your bottles To remove pull the holders apa...

Page 24: ...asy take out feature the 3rd basket can be removed with the utensils still in and can be directly placed into a standard size drawer if you so wish If you don t want to use the Removable 3rd basket pull it towards yourself to remove it from the machine rotate the rail lids A towards outside and pull them towards yourself to take them out After taking out the basket by lifting it up remove the carr...

Page 25: ...the door as steam 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 a...

Page 26: ...p 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 Micro filter To ...

Page 27: ...he 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 the spray arm from its slot by releasing the catches and pulling it upwards Flush away the food particles under running water Reinsert the spray arm back into its original position Top spray arm Check if the h...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...usehold 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 household premises The product must be correctly installed located and operated in accordance with the instructions contain...

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