User manual Dishwasher VA6111PT
Contents Safety information ................................... 2 Product description ................................ 3 Control panel .......................................... 4 First use ................................................. 5 Set the water softener ............................ 5 Use of dishwasher salt ............................ 6 Use of rinse aid ....................................... 7 Daily use ................................................. 8 Load cutlery and dishes ..............
Installation • Check your dishwasher for any transport damage. Never connect a damaged machine. If your dishwasher is damaged contact your supplier. • All packaging must be removed before use. • Any electrical and plumbing work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified and competent person. • For safety reasons it is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.
Control panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 Programme selection buttons Half load button Delay start button Indicator lights On/Off button Function buttons Indicator lights Salt Comes on when the special salt has run out. Rinse aid Comes on when the rinse aid has run out. End Comes on when a washing programme has ended.
Press the On/Off button. If a programme button light comes on, the last performed or selected programme is still set. In this case, to return to setting mode, the programme has to be cancelled. To cancel a set programme or a programme in progress Simultaneously press and hold the two function buttons B and C until all the programme button lights come on. The programme has been cancelled and the machine is now in setting mode.
Water hardness Adjusting the water hardness setting Use of salt °dH °TH mmol/l manually electronically 37 - 42 65 - 75 6,5 - 7,5 2 level 8 yes 29 - 36 51 - 64 5,1 - 6,4 2 level 7 yes 23 - 28 40 - 50 4,0 - 5,0 2 level 6 yes 19 - 22 33 - 39 3,3 - 3,9 2 level 5 yes 15 - 18 26 - 32 2,6 - 3,2 1 level 4 yes 11 - 14 19 - 25 1,9 - 2,5 1 level 3 yes 4 - 10 7 - 18 0,7 - 1,8 1 level 2 yes <4 <7 < 0,7 1 level 1 no Setting manually The dishwasher is factory set a
To fill: 1. Open the door, remove the lower basket and unscrew the cap of the salt container by turning it anticlockwise. 2. Pour 1 litre of water into the container (this is necessary only before filling with salt for the first time) . 3. Using the funnel provided, pour in the salt until the container is full. 4. Replace the cap making sure that there is no trace of salt on the screw thread or on the gasket. 5. Replace the cap tightly turning it clockwise until it stops with a click.
of the 6 position selector (position 1 minimum dosage, position 6 maximum dosage). The dose is factory set in position 4. Increase the dose if there are drops of water or lime spots on the dishes after washing. Reduce it if there are sticky whitish streaks on the dishes or a bluish film on glassware or knife blades. The dispenser holds about 110 ml of rinse aid, which is sufficient for between 16 and 40 washing cycles, depending upon the dosage setting. 3.
For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery and dishes are not suitable: are of limited suitability: • Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or mother-ofpearls handles. • Plastic items that are not heat resistant. • Older cutlery with glued parts that are not temperature resistant. • Bonded cutlery items or dishes. • Pewter or copper items. • Lead crystal glass. • Steel items prone to rusting. • Wooden platters. • Items made from synthetics fibres.
For best results we recommend that you use the cutlery grids (if the size and dimensions of the cutlery allow it). For larger utensils use only 1 grid. The upper basket The upper basket is designed for saucers, salad bowls, cups, glasses, pots and lids. Arrange items on and underneath the cup racks so that water can reach all surfaces. Glasses with long stems can be placed upside down in the cup racks. For taller items the cup racks can be folded upwards.
After loading your machine always close the door, as an open door can be a hazard. Use of detergent Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers. Please observe the manufacturer’s dosing and storage recommendations as stated on the detergent packaging. Using no more than the correct amount of detergent contributes to reducing pollution. must be placed in the prewash detergent chamber (2). This detergent will be used during the prewash phase.
2. Select the lowest setting for water hardness and rinse aid dosage. If the drying results are not satisfactory we recommend that you: 1. Fill up the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid. 2. Set the rinse aid dosage to position 2. If you decide to turn back to the use of standard detergent system we advise that you: 1. Fill up the dispensers for salt and rinse aid again. 2. Adjust the water hardness setting to the highest setting and perform 1 normal washing programme without loading any dishes. 3.
3. Leave the dishwasher door ajar for a few minutes before removing the dishes; in this way they will be cooler and the drying will be improved. Unloading the dishwasher • Hot dishes are sensitive to knocks. The dishes should therefore be allowed to cool down before removing from the appliance. • Empty the lower basket first and then the upper one; this will avoid water dripping from the upper basket onto the dishes in the lower one.
Care and cleaning Cleaning the filters The filters must be checked and cleaned from time to time. Dirty filters will degrade the washing result. Warning! Before cleaning the filters ensure that the machine is switched off. 1. Open the door, remove the lower basket. 2. The dishwasher filter system comprises a coarse filter (A), a microfilter (B) and a flat filter. Unlock the filter system using the handle on the microfilter. 7.
1. Unplug the appliance and then turn off the water. 2. Leave the door ajar to prevent the formation of any unpleasant smells. 3. Leave the inside of the machine clean. Frost precautions Avoid placing the machine in a location where the temperature is below 0°C. If this is unavoidable, empty the machine, close the appliance door, disconnect the water inlet pipe and empty it. Moving the machine If you have to move the machine (moving house etc...): 1. Unplug it. 2. Turn the water tap off. 3.
Once these checks have been carried out switch on the appliance and close the door. The programme will continue from the point at which it was interrupted. If the malfunction or fault code reappears contact your local Service Force Centre. For other fault codes not described in the above chart, please contact your local Service Force Centre. Contact your local Service Force Centre, quoting the model (Mod.), product number (PNC) and serial number (S.N.).
Test in accordance with EN 50242 must be carried 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"). Full load: 12 standard place settings Amount of detergent required: 5 g + 25 g (Type B) Rinse aid setting position 4 (Type III) Arrangement upper basket Arrangement lower basket Arrangement cutlery basket Remove cup racks on the left-hand side of the upper basket.
When inserting the machine, ensure that the water inlet hose, the drain hose and the supply cable are not kinked or squashed. Fixing to the adjacent units The dishwasher must be secured against tilting. Therefore make sure that the counter it is fixed under, is suitably secured to a fixed structure (adjacent kitchen units cabinets, wall). Levelling Good levelling is essential for correct closure and sealing of the door.
Water drain connection The end of the drain hose can be connected in the following ways: 1. To the sink outlet spigot, securing it to the underside of the work surface. This will prevent waste water from the sink running into the machine. 2. To a stand pipe provided with venthole, minimum internal diameter 4 cm. The waste connection must be at a height of between 30 cm (minimum) and 100 cm (maximum) from the bottom of the dishwasher.
Electrical connection Warning! Safety standards require the appliance to be earthed. 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 installed shockproof socket. Multi-way plugs, connectors and extension cables must not be used.
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