Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product BDF683BL Baumatic
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BDF683BL/BDF683SS 60 cm Freestanding dishwasher.
USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC BDF683BL/BDF683SS 60 cm Freestanding full height electronic 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.
3 Contents E n v i r o n m e n t a l n o t e 4 Important safety information 5 – 7 S p e c i f i c a t i o n s 8 - 9 Product and aperture di mensions 8 P r o d u c t s p e c i f i c a t i o n s 8 - 9.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Y o u r s a f e t y i s o f t h e u t m o st importance to Baumatic. Please make sure that you re ad this instruction booklet before attempting to install or use the appliance. If you are unsure of any of the information contained in this booklet, please contact the Baumatic Advice Line.
6 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 daily use o This appliance is only designed to wash normal domestic washloads.
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 controls 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.
Specifications Product dimensions Height: 850 mm Width: 600 mm Depth: 600 mm Product specifications o 14 Place settings o 8 functions: Normal Intensive Economy Rinse Glass Rapid 3 in 1 Auto-sensor o 4.
o Mark resistant coating o Concealed heating element o 3 in 1 wash program o Auto wash program o Half load option (top or bottom basket) o Quiet operation (46 dB) o Low water consumption (12 litres) E.
Control panel 1) ON/OFF button 2) LED display 3) Delay start buttons 4) Half load button 5) Program selection buttons 6) Rinse aid and salt indicator neons 7) Program indicator neons Using your dishwasher Before first use o Install the appliance as per the installation instructions contained within this booklet.
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 particular table salt), it will damage the water softener. o Ideally you should fill the water so ftener with salt, just before you are about to run a wash program.
o IMPORTANT: You do not need to pour 1 litre 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.
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 spots and streaks being left on items after the wash program has completed. o Your dishwasher is designed to utilise liquid rinse aid.
o You should continue to adjust the rinse aid level upwards until you get no water spots. o If you get cloudiness or streaking on your dishes, the rinse aid level is set too high and it is causing foaming during the wash cycle. Turn the arrow clockwise and lower the setting to the next number.
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). 1. Cups 2. Small serving bowl 3. Large serving bowl 4.
Adjusting the upper basket Your dishwasher has an adjustable upper basket which you can alter to the most suitable positi on for the items you are going to wash in the upper basket. The height of the upper basket can be adjusted by pulling the handle on either side of the basket up wards until it clips into place.
Maximum height of dishes (upper basket) Maximum height of dishes (lower basket) With upper basket raised 19 cm 30 cm With upper basket lowered 24 cm 25 cm I M P O R T A N T : C a r e s h o u l d b e t a k e n t o m a k e s u r e t h a t t h e s p r a y arms can move freely when items have been loaded into the baskets.
The cutlery basket Cutlery should be placed inside of the cutlery basket. The cutlery basket should then be placed in the appropriate position in the lower basket. o For the best washing performance, cutlery should be placed through the slots in the top of the cutlery basket.
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.
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 parts that are not resistant to heat.
Program table Program Wash program Wash program information Description of cycle Detergent (pre/main) Program times* Auto- sensor Auto For all levels of soiling, such as pots, pans, casserole dishes and dishes that have been sitting with dried food on them for awhile.
Glass For lightly soiled loads, such as glasses, crystal and fine china. Pre-wash Wash (42°C) Wash Rinse (57°C) Drying 20 g 80 minutes Rapid A shorter wash for lightly soiled loads that do not need drying. Wash (42°C) Wash Rinse (45°C) 20 g 35 minutes * The wash program times that are quoted are intended as a guide only.
23 o After a few seconds, you will hear the appliance begin to fill with water and the wash program will have started. Changing the wash program o Turn off the power using the ON/OFF button. o Wait for a minute and then open the door of the appliance.
The 3 in 1 wash program Make sure that the water softener has been filled with salt and that the water softener has been set to its lowest setting. Make sure that the rinse aid dispenser has been set to an appropriate level. THIS WASH PROGRAM MUST BE SELECTED IF YOU ARE USING 3 IN 1 DETERGENT.
25 The auto program This programme is able to analyze the level of soiling on the dishes and adjust the length of the wash programme, water consumption and energy level accordingly. When this wash program is used, a sensor will detect the amount of soiling contained in the water and make adjustments to the wash program.
The Alt. button (h alf load option) The Alt. button allows you to get one of the spray arms to run on its own, meaning that you can choose to only wash ite ms in the top basket or only wash items in the bottom basket. IMPORTANT: You should only load items in the basket which has the spray arm set to run on it.
Cleaning and maintenance IMPORTANT: The appliance should be disconnected from your mains supply before commencing any cleaning process. The filter system Your appliance is fitted with three levels of filtering; these are located in the base of the dishwa sher for ease of access.
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.
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 To remove the lower spray arm, gently pull it upwards. o Wash the lower spray arm in warm, soapy water and use a soft brush to clean the jets.
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 penetrating 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.
E8 o Open or short circuit 9 Motorised valve o Once you have taken action to rectify the problem that has caused the fault code to appear, plug the machine back into your mains power supply. o Switch the appliance back on using the ON/OFF button. o Wait for a 5 seconds before atte mpting to set a wash program, using the program selection buttons.
32 eneral troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE WHAT TO DO G CAUSES Dishwasher Fuse blown or the ower supply is not ater pressure is low doesn’t run circuit breaker has tripped P switched on W Replace the fuse or reset the ci rcuit he same ake sure that the dishwasher is ed ake sure that the power cord is heck that the water supply is breaker.
33 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.
Installation IMPORTANT: THIS INSTALLATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY A SUITAB LY QUALIFIED PERSON. BAUMATIC ONLY SANCTI ON THE INSTALLATION GIVEN IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
9 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 feet a r e r e s t i n g f i r m l y o n t h e f l o o r , b y p r e s s i n g d o w n o n e a c h corner and checking that the appliance stands still.
Connecting to the water outlet 9 Secure the drain hose, so that it cannot move whilst the dishwasher is in use. 9 Place the end of the drain hose on your drain pipe. Push it a short way down into your drain pipe. 9 IMPORTANT: Do not insert the drain hose too deeply into the pipe, as this may cause siphoning.
9 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. 9 DO NOT REMOVE THE RATING PLATE A S THE INFORMATION ON IT IS IMPORTANT.
IMPORTANT: If your app liance appears not to be operating correctly, then you should disconnect it from your mains supply and then contact Baumatic Customer Care on telephone number (0118) 933 6911.
United Kingdom Baumatic Ltd., Baumatic Buildings, 6 Bennet Road, Reading, Berkshire RG2 0QX United Kingdom Sales Telephone (0118) 933 6900 Sales Fax (0118) 931 0035 Customer Care Telephone (0118) 933 6911 Customer Care Fax (0118) 986 9124 Spares Telephone (01235) 4372 44 Advice Line Telephone (0118) 933 6933 E-mail: sales@baumatic.
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