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User Manual

Dishwasher

MDW 542

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Page 1: ...User Manual Dishwasher MDW 542 All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 2: ...ith rinse aid 11 Adjusting the dosage of rinse aid 11 Loading cutlery and dishes 12 Filling with detergent 14 Unloading the dishwasher 14 Cleaning and care 15 Environmental concerns 16 Something not working 17 Technical data 19 Consumption values 19 Hints for Test Institutes 20 Installation 21 Service and Spare Parts 24 Guarantee conditions 24 All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 3: ...dy tripping over the open door and hurting themselves Do not sit or stand on the open door Child safety This appliance is designed to be operated by adults Don t allow children to use the dishwasher unsupervised Keep all packaging well away from children There is risk of suffocation Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children s reach Keep children well away from the dishwasher when the doo...

Page 4: ...to prevent damage to hydraulic and electric components WARNING For electrical and water connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs IMPORTANT Always remember that when performing operations as selecting a washing programme deactivation activation of the audible signals setting the water softener the appliance MUST be in setting mode Press On Off button no programme li...

Page 5: ...washing programme in progress 1 Open the door 2 Press and hold the Programme Cancel button until the light of the running programme turns off and the End light is flashing 3 Release the Programme Cancel button 4 Switch off the machine by pressing the On Off button or select a new washing programme check that there is detergent in the detergent dispenser End light Illuminates when the washing progr...

Page 6: ...2 starts flashing 1 The dishwasher must be switched off Switch on the dishwasher by pressing the On Off button 4 After a few seconds programme light 1 turns off programme light 2 goes on flashing and End light illuminates with fixed light The illumination of the End light means that the audible signals are active 5 To deactivate the audible signals press the Programme Cancel button the End light t...

Page 7: ...nse aid set the water softener add special dishwasher salt When using tablets that integrate rinse aid detergent salt function and other additives there is no need to fill up with special salt or rinse aid Check whether these detergents are suitable for your water hardness Follow the manufacturers instructions Set the water hardness to level 1 IMPORTANT If the drying results are not satisfactory w...

Page 8: ...51 70 9 0 12 5 IV 2 level 10 43 50 7 6 8 9 IV 2 level 9 37 42 6 5 7 5 IV 2 level 8 29 36 5 1 6 4 IV 2 level 7 23 28 4 0 5 0 IV 2 level 6 15 18 2 6 3 2 III 1 level 4 4 10 0 7 1 8 I II 1 level 2 19 22 3 3 3 9 III 2 level 5 11 14 1 9 2 5 II 1 level 3 4 0 7 I 1 level 1 no salt necessary Water hardness Adjustment of the water hardness setting in dH1 in mmol l2 Range manually electronically 1 dH German ...

Page 9: ...he button is pressed the level increases Level 1 follows level 10 The End light indicates the new setting To memorise the operation switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On Off button Press and hold Programme Cancel button until programme light 1 flashes and programme light 2 illuminates with fixed light Wait until programme light 2 turns off programme light 1 goes on flashing and simultaneous...

Page 10: ...ashers Remove any trace of salt Replace the cap tightly turning it clockwise until it stops with a click The salt cap has a refill indicator window in the centre in which a green float is clearly visible when there is salt inside the container and almost disappears when the salt has finished IMPORTANT Immediately start a complete programme IMPORTANT The salt container will require topping up perio...

Page 11: ...her substances e g dishwasher cleaning agent liquid detergent This would damage the appliance Adjusting the dosage of rinse aid Increase the dose if there are drops of water or lime spots on the dishes after washing Reduce the dose if there are whitish streaks on the dishes or a bluish film on glassware or knife blades Open the lid Set the dosage level The dose is factory set in position 4 Close t...

Page 12: ... container or a deep base Dishes and items of cutlery must not lie inside one another or cover each other To avoid damage to glasses they must not touch Lay small objects in the cutlery basket Plastic items and pans with teflon have a tendency to retain water drops these items will not dry as well as porcelain and steel items Loading cutlery and dishes IMPORTANT Before closing the door ensure that...

Page 13: ... basket is in the higher position you will not be able to use the cup rack If washing very large plates you can load them in the lower basket after moving the upper basket to the higher position Refit the basket in the higher position and replace the stops A in their original position Move the front runner stops A of the upper basket outwards and slide the basket out Maximum height of the dishes i...

Page 14: ...w minutes before removing the dishes hot dishes are sensitive to knocks In this way they will be cooler and the drying will be improved Filling with detergent Open the lid Fill in the detergent in compartment A Observe the dosing levels IMPORTANT Only use detergents suitable for dishwashers Observe the manufacturer s dosing and storage recommendations For programmes with prewash add an additional ...

Page 15: ...remove them with a toothpick Clean filters A B and C thoroughly under running water Turn the handle about 1 4 turn anticlockwise and remove filters B and C Remove filter A from the base of the washing compartment Put the flat filter A back in the base of the washing compartment and ensure that it fits perfectly under the two guides D Replace the filters and lock by turning the handle clockwise to ...

Page 16: ...ort the dishwasher in an upright position otherwise salt water may run out Environmental concerns Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled The plastic components are identified by markings e g PE PS etc Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal facilities WARNING When a unit is no longer...

Page 17: ...r drain hose correctly laid or it is bent or connection squashed The programme does not start The dishwasher door has not been Close the door properly closed The main plug is not plugged in Insert the mains plug The fuse has blown in the household Replace the fuse fuse box IMPORTANT The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance o...

Page 18: ...t correct The salt container cap is not properly closed The dishes are wet and dull Rinse aid was not used The rinse aid dispenser is empty 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 There are streaks milky spots or a bluish coating on glasses and dishes Decrease rinse aid dosing If...

Page 19: ...e dishwasher s door Capacity 12 place settings Noise level 55 dB A Max weight 41 kg The consumption values are intended as a guide 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 Programme Programme duration Energy Water minutes kWh litres Quick 65 25 30 0 7 0 8 8 Bio 50 Test programme for 160 1 05 18 Test Institu...

Page 20: ...out when the salt container and rinse aid dispenser have been filled with salt and rinse aid respectively and using the test programme see Consumption values Hints for Test Institutes Full load 12 standard place settings Amount of detergent required 5 g 25 g Type B Rinse aid setting position 4 Type III Upper basket Cutlery basket Lower basket All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 21: ...the water for a few minutes before connecting the inlet hose Inlet hose Connect the inlet hose to a water tap with an external thread of 3 4 The inlet hose 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 Drain hose Connect drain hose to the sink Secure it with the supplied hose clamp Required h...

Page 22: ...he appliance to be earthed The manufacturer accepts no liability for failure to observe the above safety precautions Prior to using the appliance for the first time ensure that the rated voltage and type of supply on the rating plate match that of the supply where the appliance is to be installed The fuse rating is also to be found on the rating plate Always plug the mains plug into a correctly in...

Page 23: ...ing all operations that involve accessibility to internal components the dishwasher has to be unplugged Be sure that once the appliance has been installed it is easily accessible for the service engineer in the event that a repair is required Levelling Good levelling is essential for correct closure and sealing of the door When the appliance is correctly levelled the door will not catch on either ...

Page 24: ...arts please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning 08705 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force centre covering your post code area For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force please visit the website at www serviceforce co uk Before calling out an engineer please ensure you read the details un...

Page 25: ...the following qualifications The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new country of use for this brand or range of products This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user Your new home is within the European Community EC or European free Trade Area ...

Page 26: ...Notes 26 All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

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