Dishwasher Use and Care Manual FOR MODELS DW 24100 B (ADA Height) DW 24100 SS (ADA Height) DW 24100 W (ADA Height) DW 25200 BWS (ADA Height) DW 25200 SSWS (ADA Height) DW 25200 WWS (ADA Height) DWT 23100 B DWT 23100 SS DWT 23100 W DWT 24100 B DWT 24100 SS DWT 24100 W DWT 24400 SS ULTRA DWT 24400 W ULTRA USA DWT 25100 B DWT 25100 SS DWT 25100 W DWT 25200 BWS DWT 25200 SSWS DWT 25200 WWS DWT 25500 SS
To prevent accidents, which could cause serious injury or death, as well as machine damage read these instructions before installation and / or use. Contents 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 2. INSTALLATION 3 3. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DISHWASHER 4 4. LOADING THE DISHWASHER 5 4.1 UPPER RACK 4.2 LOWER RACK 4.3 PROPER AND IMPROPER LOADING OF DISHWARE 6 7 10 5. WHAT SHOULD NOT BE WASHED IN YOUR DISHWASHER 11 6. OPERATING THE DISHWASHER 12 7. DETERGENT & RINSE AID DISPENSER 15 7.
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION Please read this user manual and particularly the safety instructions completely and carefully. They will save you time and effort and help to ensure optimum dishwasher performance. WARNING When using the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before using the dishwasher! Save these operating instructions and pass them on to any future user.
• • • • • • • • • when the door is opened. Consult a doctor immediately if detergent has been swallowed or inhaled. Do not drink water from the dishwasher! Harmful residues could be present. Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water heater system that has not been used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas is explosive.
2. INSTALLATION WARNING When installing the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: • The dishwasher installation must be performed in accordance with the installation manual. If you did not receive an installation manual order it by calling 1-800-459-9848 or you may also download it from our web site at www.blombergappliances.com • Installation, maintenance and repair should be performed by a qualified installer.
3. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DISHWASHER FOR MODELS DW 24100 B (ADA Height) DW 24100 SS (ADA Height) DW 24100 W (ADA Height) DW 25200 BWS (ADA Height) DW 25200 SSWS (ADA Height) DW 25200 WWS (ADA Height) DWT 23100 B DWT 23100 SS DWT 23100 W DWT 24100 B DWT 24100 SS DWT 24100 W DWT 24400 SS ULTRA DWT 24400 W ULTRA DWT 25100 B DWT 25100 SS DWT 25100 W DWT 25200 BWS DWT 25200 SSWS DWT 25200 WWS DWT 25500 SS 15 14 1 2 3 8 9 10 4 11 5 6 12 7 DWx xxxxx xxxxx USM 1. Upper rack 2. Upper spray arm 3.
4. LOADING THE DISHWASHER CAUTION • Large knives and other utensils with sharp tips and edges must be placed horizontally into the upper rack due to risk of injury. Other smaller knives and sharp utensils should be placed with sharp side down in the cutlery basket. • Use extreme caution when removing knives and other sharp utensils from the dishwasher. These items may have shifted position during the wash program, and may be wet or slippery.
4.1 UPPER RACK Load the upper rack with dessert plates, cups, glasses etc. B 4.1.1 HEIGHT SETTING (MODEL DEPENDING) In certain models, the height setting of the upper rack may be changed using the wheels which are present at two height levels. C 4.1.2 VARIABLE HEIGHT SETTING (MODEL DEPENDING) The upper rack is equipped with a lifting mechanism which enables you to change the height of the rack even if it is fully loaded, and without having to remove it from the dishwasher.
4.1.4 ADJUSTABLE SHELVES (MODEL DEPENDING) Depending on the size of the glasses and cups, the shelf height setting may be adjusted. 1. Fold the shelf upwards A. 2. Positioning at the desired height B. 3. Fold the shelf again downwards C. LOWER UPPER RACK 1. To lower the upper rack, hold and press in the rack lever on one side and carefully lower the rack without releasing the lever B. 2. Repeat the procedure with the lever on the opposite side of the rack.
1 remove the dishes from the basket and place them separately into the kitchen drawers or shelves. 2 3 Simply press the handgrips A and fold them down. Pull tines up to fold them up again. A If you don’t want to use the Removable 3rd basket, pull it back to 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 carrier part from the rails by pulling it towards yourself.
4.2.3 SLIDING CUTLERY BASKET B A Designed to allow free placement of the dishes according to their size, the Sliding Cutlery Basket can slide over the tines to the left A and right B side. C Use the basket inset C for your cutlery so that all items in the basket are surrounded by a sufficient water flow. For larger items (e.g. wire whisks) the basket inset may be removed C. Simply raise. To make loading easier, the cutlery basket can be removed. Simply take out basket upward.
4.3 PROPER AND IMPROPER LOADING OF DISHWARE Notice : 1 2 3 4 5 6 1: Salad Fork 2: Teaspoon 3: Dinner fork 4: Knife-solid handle 5: Serving spoon 6: Serving fork 6 2 4 4 4 3 2 2 2 1 1 2 4 3 3 3 3 2 4 3 2 4 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 4 3 5 2 2 3 5 4 2 2 4 3 3 4 3 3 4 Sliding Cutlery Basket load pattern for 12 place settings according to the AHAM DW-1 Standards • Place all large and very dirty items in the lower rack.
• Disposable plastics and disposable aluminum cannot withstand high temperatures; do not wash them in the dishwasher. 5. WHAT SHOULD NOT BE WASHED IN YOUR DISHWASHER Notice : • Rust-sensitive steel parts like iron and cast iron that can rust and stain other utensils and damage the interior stainless steel liner of the dishwasher and void the warranty. Do not wash copper, brass, pewter, bronze or tin.
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upper baskets and you can save from both water and power. This function helps you to save water and energy. FUNCTION BUTTONS ON/OFF BUTTON Turn the dishwasher on with the On/Off button. When turning on, the icon on the display module of the last used program will light up. PROGRAM SELECTION BUTTON Use the Program Selection button to select the desired program. The icon of the corresponding program will light up.
REMAING TIME INDICATOR/DELAY TIME INDICATOR You can follow the remaining program duration from the time indicator display. TIME DELAY BUTTON This option enables you to start the selected program with a delay of 0,5 to 9,5 hours. 1. Delay time is adjusted by pressing the Time Delay button (press several times). 2. After adjusting the delay time, press the Start/Pause/Cancel button. 3. Close the door. At the end of the delay set, the program starts automatically.
9 SALT LEVEL INDICATOR LED (MODEL DEPENDING) Notice : 9 10 When this indicator light comes on, you must refill special salt. Only use special dishwasher salt in your machine to soften the water. The salt content can be read on the container for the salt. When the visual fill indicator is dark, there is enough salt in the container. When the color is light, open the container and add dishwasher salt. TU Z S EL SALZ S A LT 7. DETERGENT & RINSE AID DISPENSER 7.
• The detergent container holds a total of 40 ml / 8 tsp of detergent 1. • Marking lines on the inside of the detergent container aid in providing the correct amount of detergent. When the dishwasher is fully loaded and the dishes are very dirty, we recommend filling the detergent container up to the 25 ml / 5 tsp mark. When the dishes are less dirty, it is generally sufficient to fill the detergent up to the 15 ml / 3 tsp mark.
SET THE DOSE OF RINSE AID The dose of rinse aid to be used can be set by means of the dispenser regulator 4 between levels 1 and 6. Change the setting, only if the following applies after washing: • Watermarks are visible on the dishes: Set dosage higher. • Streaks are visible on the dishes: Set dosage lower.
8. SETTING THE WATER SOFTENER (MODEL DEPENDING) a b c 1 Min. d e f 1 Second 1 Minute Remove the test strip from the packet. Turn on the tap and let the water run for about a minute. Hold the test strip in the water for about a second. Remove the test strip from the water and shake it. Wait for 1 minute. The test strip shows you the hardness level. 1. Press the Program Selection button before you switch the appliance on and keep this button pressed down. 2.
9. FILLING THE DISHWASHER SALT DISPENSER (MODEL DEPENDING) CAUTION Never use culinary or table salt. These types of salt do not dissolve in water easily and will damage the function of the softening device. Notice : D • Only use special dishwasher salt in your machine to soften the water. • Do not use coarse grained salt. Small grains or powdered salt is more easily soluble. • The manufacturer is not liable for damages resulting from the use of the wrong type of salt. A 3.
10. CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING • Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, switch off the appliance, disconnect the mains plug and turn off the water tap. • Do not repair or replace any part of the dishwasher or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended by this manual. We recommend that the dishwasher only be repaired by an authorized service agent. CAUTION • To avoid the possibility of slipping, keep the floor around the dishwasher clean and dry.
10.2.2 CLEANING THE SPRAY ARMS Notice : 2 3 Dirt and/or calcium residue may block the nozzles on the spray arms. For this reason, regularly check the spray nozzles. 1. Lower spray arm 2. Upper spray arm A 1. Remove the lower rack from the machine. 2. Turn the coarse filter counterclockwise to the left and pull it out in an upward direction A. 3. Pull out the main filter B. 4. Press on the two tabs of the coarse filter and remove the micro filter C. 5. Clean the filters thoroughly under running water.
Check if the holes on the top of the additional upper spray arm are clogged. If they are clogged, remove and clean them. To remove them, slightly 1 push them upwards and then turn clockwise 2. To replace the impeller, seat it into its slot, push slightly upwards and turn it anticlockwise until it is securely fitted. When the impeller is released, check if it rotates without any obstruction.
11. TROUBLE SHOOTING What if the dishwasher will not run : • Is the machine plugged in? • Are all fuses operative? • Is the water supply fully turned on? • Is the dishwasher door closed securely? • Have you pressed the On/Off button? What if the dishwasher starts but fails to circulate water within 5 seconds : • Cancel the program by pressing the Start/Pause button for 5 seconds. See section 6. or Quick Reference Guide.
The dishes are not clean Possible causes • Improper loading. How to fix these problems • Load the dishwasher as suggested in this manual. • Wrong program selection. • Select a program that washes at a higher temperature or takes a longer amount of time. • Spray arms are not turning. • Check if the spray arms are blocked from moving freely. • Clogged filters. • Clean all filters as described in this manual. • Filters are not placed in their proper positions.
• Detergent is moist or clumping in box. • Bleaches in cleaners lose their efficiency when stored under unfavorable conditions. Store detergents in a dry location. Close the lid of the container securely. • Using cutlery with a low surface quality. • Cleaning of these items is made difficult by their poor surface structure. Cutlery or dishes of this type are not for dishwashers. Calcium streaks, misty appearance Possible causes • Insufficient rinse aid supply.
Milky appearance or rainbow on the glasses (glass corrosion) Possible causes • Excessive use of detergent when water hardness is low. How to fix these problems • Add a smaller amount of detergent. • Compare the water hardness level setting on the dishwasher against the stated values from the local water supplier. • When water hardness is low (below 7 American degree of hardness or 106 parts per million), do not use salt even if your dishwasher has a water softener.
Fading of glasses, china, porcelain pattern Possible causes • Fading of decoration on glasses and porcelain. How to fix these problems • Glasses, porcelain and cutlery of this type are not suited for the dishwasher. Detergent residue remains in the dispenser Possible causes • Moisture in the detergent dispenser. How to fix these problems • Ensure that the detergent dispenser is dry before filling it.
Dishes break Possible causes • Improper loading. • Overloaded racks. How to fix these problems • Load the dishwasher as suggested in this manual. • Do not overload the dish rack. Dishes may hit against each other and break. Scratched dishes Possible causes • Dish items/parts made from aluminium. How to fix these problems • Dishes and cutlery of this type are not suited for the dishwasher. • The lid of the salt container is not closed securely. Salt loss.
Foam Possible causes • The dishes are prewashed by hand with a large amount of dish detergent. How to fix these problems • Dishes do not need to be pre-washed. Coarse dirt may be removed with a dishcloth, or you may hold the dishes under running water. • Rinse aid has accidentally leaked into the machine. • If rinse aid has been spilled during refilling, remove the aid using a paper cloth or sponge. • The cover of the rinse aid dispenser is not closed securely.
13. WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR THE BLOMBERG DISHWASHERS The warranties provided by Blomberg in these statements only apply to Blomberg dishwashers sold to the original purchaser or homeowner in the US and Canada. The warranty is not transferable. To obtain warranty service, please contact our nearest distributor as listed by state. You will need your dishwasher model number, serial number, retailer name and address, where purchased and purchase date / installation date.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BLOMBERG UNDERTAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE QUALITY OF THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT. BLOMBERG ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY THAT THE PRODUCT WILL BE FIT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE FOR WHICH YOU MAY BE BUYING THIS PRODUCT, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT.
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