RDW459FI Dishwasher User Guide & Installation & Service Instructions U109982 - 02
Contents 1. Before You Start 1 2. Overview and Operation 2 3. Looking after your Dishwasher 11 4. Troubleshooting 13 5. Installation 15 6. General Information 19 7. Circuit Diagram 20 8.
1. Before You Start DocNo.800-0101 - Introduction At Time of Delivery If a Fault Occurs Check packaging and dishwasher immediately for signs of transport damage. If the appliance is damaged DO NOT USE. Contact your supplier or customer services. If the appliance malfunctions, turn off the water supply and disconnect the plug from the wall socket. If you cannot solve the problem, contact your service centre. Please dispose of packaging materials properly. Only authorised persons should make repairs.
2. Overview and Operation DocNo.800-0203 - Overview - RDW459 diswasher Getting to Know Your Dishwasher Dishwasher Interior (Fig.2-1) Fig.2-1 � � � � � � �� P 1 2 6h 1 2 4h � 2h ArtNo.
Salt Fig.2-3 The hardness of water varies from place to place. If hard water is used in the dishwasher, deposits will form on the dishes and utensils. ArtNo.800-0203 Low salt indicator The appliance is equipped with a special softener that uses a salt specifically designed to eliminate lime and minerals from the water. Loading the salt into the container Always use salt intended for use with dishwashers. The salt container is located beneath the lower rack and should be filled as follows: Fig.
Rinse Aid Fig.2-5 This product makes dishes sparkle and helps them to dry without spotting. The dispenser is located on the inside panel of the door. Loading the rinse aid To load the rinse aid: ArtNo.800-207 - Dispenser - Removing the rinse aid cap Fig.2-6 1. To open the dispenser, turn the cap in an anti-clockwise direction and remove (Fig.2-5). 2. Pour in the rinse aid, making sure not to overfill. Regulate the amount of rinse aid used for each cycle by turning the dose adjuster (Fig.
What you should not put into the dishwasher Detergent tablets explained Classic Tabs The tab contains Stain Soakers, which dissolve instantly to soften really dried on food residues such as baked on egg and cheese sauces. Cutlery and tableware manufactured in whole or part from wood. They become faded and unsightly in appearance. Furthermore the adhesives that are used are not suitable for the temperature that occurs inside the dishwasher.
Arranging Crockery, Glasses, etc. in the Dishwasher Fig.2-9 Before placing the dishes in the dishwasher, remove larger food particles to prevent the filter from becoming clogged, resulting in reduced performance. If the pots and pans have baked-on food that is extremely hard to remove, we recommend that they are soaked before washed. This will eliminate the need for extra wash cycles. Pull out the rack to load the dishwasher. ArtNo.
Glassware Light wash Normal wash Intensive wash Wash programme Soak Rapid wash Mixed Non-delicate Types of crockery e.g. china, pots & pans, cutlery, glassses, etc. Very little Loosely attached. Loosely attached. Stuck on hard. Condition of food remaining Rinse off if the dishes have been stacked for several days in the dishwasher prior to washing. Coffee, cakes, milk, sausage, cold drinks, salads. A little A lot. Soups, casseroles, sauces, potatoes, pasta, rice, eggs, roast or fried food.
Washing Dishes Fig.2-13 Programme selection The most appropriate programme can be identified by comparing the type of crockery, cutlery, etc., as well as the amount and condition of food remains, with the details contained in Table 2-2, the wash cycle table. The corresponding programme sequence, duration and consumption details are shown in the right half of the table. Fig.2-14 ArtNo.800-0229 - RDW459 - Operation 2 Example: Use the normal programme for dishes and utensils that are heavily soiled.
Interrupting the programme Fig.2-15 A cycle that is underway can be modified if it has only been running for a short time. Otherwise, the detergent may have already been used, and the appliance may have already drained the wash water. If this is the case the detergent dispenser must be refilled; see ‘Loading the detergent’. 6h 4h 2h ArtNo.800-0213 - Operation 3 To cancel a programme that is underway, carefully open the door and press the programme button and hold it in for about 3 seconds. Fig.
Memory Function Module If a power cut occurs while the selected washing program is active, the program is not cancelled. The controls use a microprocessor device to memorize the information about the selected washing program. Once the power is returned to the machine, the dishwasher will resume from the point it was interrupted. Cancelling or modifying a washing program cycle 1.
3. Looking after your Dishwasher DocNo.800-0303 - Care & maintenance - RDW459 dishwasher Care Fig.3-1 After Every Wash After every wash, set the ON-OFF button to OFF and leave the door slightly ajar so that moisture and odours are not trapped inside. ArtNo.800-0203 Low salt indicator Before cleaning or performing maintenance isolate from mains. Overall condition of appliance Check that no grease or scale has accumulated on the inside of the dishwasher.
Spray arms Fig.3-4 Limescale and remnants of food in the washing water can block the nozzles in the spray arms and the arm mountings. Inspect the nozzles in the spray arms for blocked holes due to remnants of food. If necessary, pull the lower arm (Fig.3-4) upwards and lift it off. Unscrew the upper spray arm (Fig.3-5). ArtNo.800-0505 - Cleaning the lower spray arm Clean both spray arms under running water. Refit the spray arms.
4. Troubleshooting DocNo.800-0403 - Troubleshooting - RDW459 dishwasher Resolving minor problems yourself Fig.4-1 Experience has shown that you can resolve most problems that occur during normal daily usage yourself, without having to call out a service engineer. Not only does this save costs but it also means that the appliance is available to use. The following list of common occurrences and their remedies should help you identify the causes of most problems. ArtNo.
Lower spray arm rotates with difficulty • The spray arm is blocked by small items or food remains. • Too many items in the rack. • Items in the rack were touching each other. Lid in detergent compartment cannot be closed • Detergent compartment has been overfilled. • Not enough detergent was added to dispenser. • Selected wash programme was not intensive enough. • • Rotation of spray arm obstructed by dishes, etc. • Nozzles in spray arm are blocked by remnants of food. Filters are blocked.
5. Installation DocNo.800-0503 - Installation - RDW459 dishwasher Positioning the Dishwasher Fig.5-1 The dishwasher should be aligned to the front of the adjacent cabinets, with allowance made for the door thickness. The dishwasher has water supply and drain hoses that can be positioned on either to the left or the right. � �� Before installing the dishwasher into a kitchen cabinet, holes must not be drilled into the sides, or door, to avoid compromising the performance and operation of the appliance.
Electrical Connection Fig.5-5 The dishwasher must be installed by a qualified electrician, in accordance with all relevant British Standards/Codes of Practice (in particular BS 7671), or with the relevant national and local regulations. ���������� WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED All external wiring must comply with the IEE Regulations for the Electrical Equipment of Buildings.
The adjustable feet allow the dishwasher to be raised up to 870 mm. If the space between the floor and the underside of the work surface is more than 870 mm, the unit should be positioned on suitable wooded spacers that should be fixed to the floor (Fig.5-5). Fig.5-8 Always use a spirit level to make sure that the appliance is level left-to-right and front-to-back. If the appliance is installed on carpet, ensure that there is clearance beneath the appliance. ArtNo.
Securing the Dishwasher Fig.5-12 Using the two screws supplied, secure the dishwasher to the underside of the worktop (Fig.5-12). For non-wooden worktops (e.g. marble) two brackets are provided to allow the appliance to be secured to the sides of the adjacent cabinets. Secure the appliance using the two screws at the top of the chassis (Fig.5-13); adjust to the correct width and then screw to the adjacent side panels using suitable screws. ArtNo.
6. General Information DocNo.800-0603 - General information - RDW459 dishwasher Measures must be taken to ensure that the units that are subsequently re-sited as freestanding appliances cannot topple over. This can be achieved by bolting the dishwasher to the wall or fitting it under a continuous work surface, that is screwed to the adjacent cupboards. Fig.6-1 Information on comparability tests implemented in compliance with EN 50242 Appliance loaded in accordance with standard specifications. ArtNo.
7. Circuit Diagram � 220 - 240V 50Hz � N L DocNo.800-0703 - Circuit diagram - RDW459 dishwasher � � � F � CnL1 PS � D-ED � EV½ � � CnP3 CnP2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 � CnP1 ISS 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 � 1 �3 IAQS 2 � EV1 � ML C � 4 3 2 1 � � � ArtNo.
8. Technical Data DocNo.800-0803 - Technical data - RDW459 dishwasher INSTALLER: Please leave these instructions with the user. DATA BADGE LOCATION: Inside face on the side of the door. COUNTRY OF DESTINATION: GB/IE Dimensions ��� ��� ��� ��������� ��� �������������������� ������� ��� ArtNo.
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