Baumatic BDF465W manual

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    BDF465SL/W 45 cm Freestanding dishwasher[...]

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    USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC BDF465SL/W 45 cm Freestanding dishwasher NOTE : This User Instruction Manual contains imp ortant information, including safety & installation p oints, which will enable you to get the most out of your appliance. Please keep it in a safe place so that it is easily available fo r future reference; for you or any pers[...]

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    3 Contents Environmental note 4 Important safety information 5 – 7 S p e c i f i c a t i o n s 8 - 10 Product dimensions 8 Product specifications 8 Energy efficiency details 9 E l e c t r i c a l d e t a i l s 9 Description of the appliance 9 C o n t r o l p a n e l 1 0 U s i n g y o u r d i s h w a s h e r 10 - 27 Before first use 10 Filling wit[...]

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    ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Note : Before discarding an old appliance, switch off and disconnect it from the power supp ly. Cut off and render any plug useless. Cut the cable off directly behind th e appliance to prevent misuse. This should be undertake n by a competent person. Disable the door lock to make sure that children cannot get stuck inside the app[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Y o u r s a f e t y i s o f t h e u t m o s t i m p o r t a n c e t o B a u m a t i c . P l e a s e make sure that you read this instruction booklet before attempting to install or use the appliance. If you are unsure of any of the information contai ned in this booklet, please contact the Baumatic Advice Line. General [...]

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    6 o Before the first use of the app liance, you should follow the steps listed in the “Before first use” section on page 10 and page 41 of this manual. o Care should be taken not to trap the power supply cable underneath the appliance whilst installing it. o No attempt should be made to al ter or modify the specifications of this appliance. In [...]

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    7 Child Safety o Your dishwasher should only be used by adults. You should not allow children in the area of the machine unsupervised. You should not let them touch the cont rols or play with the appliance. o It could be possible for a child or pet to gain access to the dishwasher if the door is left open. Therefore please check the inside of the a[...]

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    Specifications Product dimensions Height: 850 mm Width: 450 mm Depth: 580 mm Product specifications o 9 Place settings o 7 functions: Normal Intensive Economy Glass Rapid 1 hour 3 in 1 o 5 Wash temperatures: 40°C, 50°C, 55°C, 60°C, 65°C o Delay start o LED display o Residual drying o Concealed heating element o Self-cleaning stainless steel mi[...]

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    Energy efficiency details Energy efficiency class: A+ Washing performance class: A Drying performance class: A Power consumption Off mode: 0. 0 W 0 Left on mode: 0.75 W Electrical details Rated voltage: 230 Vac 50 Hz Supply connection: 13 A (double pole switched fused outlet with 3 mm contact gap) Description of the appliance 1) Upper basket 7) Cup[...]

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    Control panel 1) ON/OFF button 2) LED display (+ rinse aid and salt required indicator neons) 3) Delay start button 4) Program selection buttons 5) Power indicator neon 6) Program indicator neons Using your dishwasher Before first use o Install the appliance as per the installation instructions contained within this booklet. o Fill the water soften[...]

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    Filling with dishwasher salt IMPORTANT: You should only use salt that is specially designed for use in a dishwasher. If any other type of salt is used in the appliance (in particul ar table salt), it will da mage the water softener. o Ideally you should fill the water so ftener with salt, just before you are about to run a wash program. This will h[...]

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    o IMPORTANT: You do not need to pour 0.5 litres of water into the container when you subsequently fill the water softener with salt. Setting the water softener level It is possible to regulate the amount of salt that the water softener will release during a wash cycle. The wa ter softener should be set to a level that is appropriate for the hard ne[...]

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    Filling with rinse aid The rinse aid is released during the final rinse and it helps to prevent water from forming droplets on your dishes. These droplets will lead to sp ots and streaks being left on items after the wash program has completed. o Your dishwasher is designed to utilise liquid rinse aid. o The rinse aid dispenser is located inside th[...]

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    o Replace the cap and turn it clockwise until it locks into position. o You should refill the rinse aid dispenser when the rinse aid required indicator neon lights on the control panel. o IMPORTANT: If you are using 3 in 1 dishwasher tablets then you should still fill the rinse aid dispenser. Setting the rinse aid level The amount of rinse aid that[...]

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    Filling with dishwasher detergent The detergent dispenser must be re filled at the start of each wash cycle (apart from the rinse wash program). o Open the lid that closes over the detergent dispenser and place the detergent inside of the dispenser. o The section marked A in the diagram is for the main wash cycle detergent. Only one detergent ta bl[...]

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    Loading the upper basket The upper basket is most suited to washing delicate and light dishware, such as glasses, coffee & tea cups, saucers, plates, bowls and shallow pans (that are not heavily soiled). o You should position the dishes and cookware in such a way that they are not moved by the spray of water during the wash cycle. o Use the dia[...]

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    Lower position o If the upper wheels are placed in the guide supports, then the basket is in the lower position. o For accommodating additional tu mblers, cups and mugs. You can also place small, espresso sized cups on top of the side racks. You should take care to ensure that there is enough clearance between the top of the cups placed on top of t[...]

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    Loading the lower basket The lower basket is most suited to washing larger and more heavily soiled items, such as saucepans, sa ucepan lids and serving dishes. You can also load bowls and a variety of plates into the lower basket. o Saucepans and serving bowls must always be placed with their bases upwards. o Deep saucepans should be slante d, to a[...]

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    The cutlery basket Cutlery should be placed inside of the cutlery basket. The cutlery basket should then be placed in th e appropriate position in the lower basket. o For the best washing performanc e, cutlery should be placed through the slots in the top of the cutlery basket. 19 IMPORTANT: Do not allow items of cutlery to fall through the bottom [...]

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    Loading dishes and cutlery Household cloths, sponges or any other object that may absorb water SHOULD NOT be washed in a dishwasher. o Remove leftovers and soften the re mnants of burnt food in pans, prior to loading dishes in the appliance. o Once the dishwasher has been lo aded, check that the spra y arms can move freely. If the spray ar m comes [...]

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    The following items are NOT suitable for washing inside a dishwasher:- o Cutlery with a handle of mother-o f-pearl, wood, horn or china. o Plastic items that are not resistant to heat. o Cutlery that consists of glued part s that are not resistant to heat. o Cutlery items or crockery that are bonded. o Copper or pewter items. o Lead crystal glass. [...]

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    Program table Program Program information Description of cycle Detergent pre/main Program Times** Water (l) Energy (kWh) Rinse aid 3 in 1 For normally soiled loads, such as pots, plates, glasses and lightly soiled pans. Standard daily cycle when using 3 in 1 tablets. Pre-rinse (50°C) Wash (55°C) Rinse Rinse (65°C) Drying 3 in 1 150 minutes (2:30[...]

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    Rapid A shorter wash for lightly soiled loads that do not need drying. Wash (40°C) Rinse Rinse (40°C) 15 grams (main wash) 30 minutes 9.0 0.50 * Economy is the testing program for EN 50242. ** The wash program times that are quoted are intended as a guide only. Please note that factors ex ternal to the machine, e.g. the temperature of your water [...]

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    24 o If you open the door whilst the ma chine is on a wash cycle, then you should open the door slightly. o The spray arms will stop turning after a few seconds. You can then open the door fully. o When you close the dishwasher door, after approximately 10 seconds the wash program will continue. Changing the wash program o Press and hold down the p[...]

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    25 Setting a delay start It is possible to delay the start of the wash program for a maximum of 24 hours. o Check whether the appliance needs ri nse aid or salt adding to it. o Pull out the top and bottom bask ets, then load them in accordance with the loading instructions. o Push the top and bottom baskets fully back into position. o Add detergent[...]

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    Rinse aid and salt requ ired indicator neons o The rinse aid and salt requ ired indicator neons on the control panel will let you know when the appliance needs rinse aid or salt adding to it. o The neon indicates that you need to add rinse aid to the appliance. You should follow the procedure outlined on page 13 - 14. o The neon indicates that you [...]

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    o Use the shorter and lower temperat ure cycles for everything but the dirtiest dishes. Shorter cycl es use less energy and work just as well. Modern detergents also work just as well at lower temperatures. Cleaning and maintenance IMPORTANT: The appliance should be disconnected from your mains supply before commencing any cleaning process. The fil[...]

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    Cleaning the filters For best performance and results, the entire filter assembly should be thoroughly cleaned regularly (ide ally after each wash cycle). 1. Turn the coarse filter anti-clockwise and then lift it upwards. Rinse out this section under a tap to remove any food debris that remains in it. 2. Pull out the main filter and rinse this unde[...]

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    Cleaning the spray arms The spray arms should be cleaned regularly, to prevent hard water deposits from clogging the spray arm jets and bearings. o IMPORTANT: Remove the lower basket before attempting to remove the lower spray arm. o Gently pull upwards to remove the lower spray arm. o To remove the upper spray arm, unscrew the nut clockwise and ta[...]

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    Cleaning the door o To clean the edge around the outs ide of the door, you should use a soft, damp cloth only. o To prevent water from penetratin g the door lock or electrical components, DO NOT use a spray cleaner of any kind. o DO NOT use any abrasive cleaner or scouring pads on the inner or outer surfaces, as they may cause damage to them. 30[...]

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    31 Error code failure system If your appliance senses that it is not operating co rrectly, then an error code may appear in the display window. The following error codes can possibl y be remedied by the customer and the steps outlined below should be followed. BEFORE COMPLETING ANY MAINTAINEANCE ON THE APPLIANCE, IT SHOULD BE DI SCONNECTED FROM YOU[...]

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    IMPORTANT: If any other fault code appears in the display window, you should not attempt to clear it yourself and contact the Baumatic Customer Care Department. IMPORTANT: If your app liance appears not to be operating correctly, then you should disconnect it from your mains suppl y and then contact Baumatic Customer Care on telephone number 0844 6[...]

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    33 General troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Dishwasher doesn’t run Fuse blown or the circuit breaker has tripped Power supply is not switched on Water pressure is low Replace the fuse or reset the ci rcuit breaker. Remove any other appliances that are sharing the same circuit with the di shwasher. Make sure that the dishwasher i[...]

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    34 Dishes and pans are not clean Improper progr am Improper loading Select a more intense wash program. Make sure that the spray arms and the detergent dispenser are not being impeded by large dishes. Spots and filmin g on glasses and pans Extremely hard water Low inlet temperature Improper loading Improper detergent Incorrect salt/rinse aid levels[...]

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    Installation IMPORTANT: THIS INSTALLATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY A SUITAB LY QUALIFIED PERSON. BAUMATIC ONLY SANCTI ON THE INSTALLATION GIVEN IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. YOU SHOULD DISPOSE OF ALL PACKAGING IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER. Positioning and leve lling the appliance o Remove all packaging from th e outside and inside of the dishwas[...]

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    o Place the dishwasher on a so lid and level floor surface. o DO NOT PLACE THE DISHWASHER ON A CARPET. o Loosen the adjustable feet that are positioned on the base of the appliance. o Adjust each of the four feet until the appliance is level. IMPORTANT: When the dishwasher is positioned in the location where it will be used. Make sure that all four[...]

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    Connecting to the mains water supply 37 ed. IMPORTANT: Do not connect the appliance to your mains water supply using an old or an existing water inlet hose. The inlet hose supplied with th e dishwasher is the ONLY one that should be us DO NOT CONNECT THE WATER INLET HOSE TO A HOT WATER TAP. o The inlet hose will be located inside the cabinet of the[...]

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    Water outlet o The above line drawing shows three different ways in which you can position the drain hose. o Secure the drain hose, so that it cannot move whilst the dishwasher is in use. o Place the end of the drain hose on your drain pipe. Push it a short way down into your drain pipe. o IMPORTANT: Do not insert the drain hose too deeply into the[...]

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    Power supply o IMPORTANT: The electrical socket must still be accessible once the appliance is installed. o Consult the rating plate, located on the right hand si de of the drop down door BEFORE making the electrical connections. Ensure that the voltage reaching th e plug is the same as that on the rating plate. o DO NOT REMOVE THE RATING PLATE AS [...]

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    40 Before first use You should check the following before using the appliance for the first time:- o That the dishwasher is level and fixed in position. o That the water tap is fully open. o That there are no leaks at either end of the drain or inlet hoses. o That the inlet and outlet hose are fully tightened. o That the inlet and outlet hoses are [...]

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    41 Technical Data Manufacturer BAUMATIC Model Number BDF465SL/W Standard Place Settings 9 Energy Efficiency Class (1) A+ Annual Energy Consumption (2) 222 kWh Energy Consumption of the Standard Cleaning Cycle 0.77 kWh Power Consumption of Off Mode 0.00 W Power Consumption of Left-On Mode 0.75 W Annual Water Consumption (3) 2940 litres Drying Effici[...]

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    42 6 Bennet Road, Reading, Berkshire RG2 0QX United Kingdom Sales Telephone (0118) 933 6900 Customer Care Telephone 0844 692 3605 Spare Parts Teleph one 0844 692 3606[...]

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