LSI45HLA000 - Dishwasher HAIER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL LSI45HLA000 HAIER

Safety Is a Good Habit to Develop

- Do not touch the heating element during or after a wash cycle. - Do not lean or sit on the door when it is open as this could over turn the dishwasher. - If the appliance malfunctions, turn off water supply to the appliance and disconnect the plug from the wall socket. Then, consult the section entitled, "Troubleshooting". If you cannot solve the problem, contact a service centre. - Only specialised personnel are authorised to make repairs. - Appliances which are no longer being used must be made inoperable by cutting the power supply cord and removing the door lock. - If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent. - After installation, the power plug must be accessible. - Fundamental rules to follow when using the appliance:

• Never touch the dishwasher when barefoot or with wet hands or feet;
• We discourage the use of extension cords and multiple sockets;
• During installation, the power supply cord must not be excessively or dangerously bent or flattened;
• If the appliance is not operating properly or maintenance must be performed, disconnect the appliance from the power supply. NOTICE Carefully read the instructions contained in this manual, as they provide important information which is essential to safe and proper installation, use and maintenance of the appliance. This appliance complies with the following EEC directives: -73/23/EEC of 19 February 1973 (Low Voltage) and subsequent modifications; - 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and subsequent modifications. - Carefully dispose of the packing material. - After removing the packing, check to make sure that the appliance is not damaged. If in doubt, contact a qualified professional. - The dishwasher must only be used by adults for the washing of household dishes and cooking utensils. - The appliance is not intended for use by young children or inform persons without supervision. - Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. - Keep detergents out of the reach of children, who must also be kept away from the dishwasher when it is open. - This appliance cannot be installed outdoors, not even if the area in which it is installed is covered by a roof; it is also very dangerous to leave it exposed to the rain and elements. Close-up View (control panel)

"HALF LOAD" indicator light

Close-up View (Interior)

Rack Height Adjustor

Detergent and Rinse Aid Dispenser

Salt Adjusting Salt Consumption The hardness of the water varies from place to place. If hard The dishwasher is designed to allow for adjusting the amount of water is used in the dishwasher, deposits will form on the dishes salt consumed based on the hardness of the water used. This is and utensils. intended to optimize and customize the level of salt consumption The appliance is equipped with a special softener that uses a salt so that it remains at a minimum. specifically designed to eliminate lime and minerals from the water. To adjust salt consumption, proceed as follows: Loading the Salt into the Softener Always use salt intended for use with dishwashers. The salt container is located beneath the lower rack and should be filled as follows: - Remove the lower rack and then unscrew and remove the cap from the salt container; - If you are filling the container for the first time, fill it with water; - Place the end of the funnel (supplied) into the hole and introduce about 2 kg of salt. It is normal for a small amount of water to come out of the salt container. - Carefully screw the cap back on. - Unscrew the cap from the salt container; - There is a ring on the container with an arrow on it (see figure to the side), - If necessary, rotate the ring in an anticlockwise direction from the "-" setting towards the "+" sign, based on the hardness of the water being used. It is recommended that adjustments be made in accordance with the following schema: Water Hardness Level Clarke ºdH mmol/l 0÷1,7 degrees

The salt container must be filled when the "low salt" indicator light (located on the control panel), comes on. .

To prevent the formation of rust, load the salt just before beginning a wash cycle.

Detergent Rinse Aid Detergent specifically intended for use with dishwashers must be used. The dispenser must be refilled before the start of each This product makes dishes sparkle and helps them to dry without spotting. The dispenser is located on the inside panel of the wash cycle following the instructions provided in the "Wash Cycle door and should be filled after every 80 wash cycles (or when Table." The detergent dispenser is located on the inside panel of the "low rinse aid" indicator light comes on for those models the door. with this feature). Loading the detergent To open the "A" cover on the dispenser, press the "B" button. Loading the Rinse Aid The detergent for the wash cycle should be poured into the "C" Regardless of the type of detergent dispenser installed on your compartment. appliance, you must proceed as indicated below when loading After the detergent has been placed in the dispenser, close the the rinse aid. cover and press down until it clicks in place. To open the dispenser, turn the "C" cap in an anti-clockwise direction and then pour in the rinse aid, making sure not to overfill. The amount of rinse aid used for each cycle can be regulated by

turning the "F" dose adjustor, located beneath the "C" cap, with a screwdriver. There are 6 different settings; the normal dosage setting is 3. Important Proper dosage of the rinse aid improves drying. If drops of water remain on the dishes or spotting occurs, the dosage adjustor should be turned to a higher setting. If the dishes have white streaks, turn the dosage adjustor to a lower setting. C A Notice: To facilitate closing the cover, remove any excess detergent on the edges of the dispenser.

Before placing the dishes in the dishwasher, remove larger food Lower Rack particles to prevent the filter from becoming clogged, which re- Upper Rack sults 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. How to use the lower rack We recommend that you place the most difficult to clean items on the bottom rack: pots, pans, lids, serving dishes and bowls, as shown in the figure to the right. Load for 9 Standard Settings It is preferable to place serving dishes and lids on the sides of the racks in order to avoid blocking the rotation of the top spray arm. - Pots, serving bowls, etc. must always be placed face down. - Deep pots should be slanted to allow the water to flow out. - The lower rack features fold down tine rows (see fig.A) so that larger or more pots and pans can be loaded. - Silverware should be placed in the silverware basket with the handles at the bottom; if the rack has side baskets, the spoons should be located individually into the appropriate slots. Especially long utensils should be placed in the horizontal position at fig.A fig.B fig.C fig.D the front of the upper rack. How to use the upper rack The upper rack is designed to hold more delicate and lighter dishware, such as glasses, cups and saucers, plates, small bowls and shallow pans (as long as they are not too dirty). - Position the dishes and cookware so that they do not get moved by the spray of water. The upper rack can be adjusted for height by using the knobs located on the sides of the rack itself (see fig.C). Shelf Lean tall glasses and those with long stems against the shelf-not against other items to be washed. Place glasses, cups and small bowls on the additional cup rack. The additional cup rack can be swivelled in or out as required (see fig.D). Knife rest The knife rest is designed to hold long knife and fork. - Place the knife rest on the correct position of upper rack, and put the long knife and fork to be washed on it. fig.E

Starting the Appliance

Starting a wash cycle… If you forget to load some of the dishes... After having completed all of the installation steps in the preced- The wash cycle can be interrupted by opening the door carefully ing paragraphs, turn on the water to the unit, partially open the (in order to avoid being sprayed by hot water). When the door is door of the dishwasher, and press the ON-OFF button "C" lo- closed again, the cycle will automatically restart at the point where cated on the control panel. The "D" indicator light will come on. it left off. At this point, the appliance is on and ready to be programmed. At the end of the wash cycle... The end of the cycle will be indicated by a double acoustical signal and the blinking of the "A" indicator light. Open the door, Setting and Starting a wash Cycle turn off the appliance using the ON/OFF switch and turn off the Choose the desired cycle by pressing the cycle selection button "E". Each time it is pressed, one of the cycle indicator lights "A" water supply to the unit. Wait a few minutes before removing the dishes so as to avoid handling them while still hot (when they will come on in succession. are more susceptible to breakage) and to get better drying results. Choose the wash cycle you feel is most appropriate for the type of dishes that need washing (consult the wash cycle table con- Setting The Start Delay Time tained in this manual, especially when first using the appliance). Open the door of the dishwasher partially. If the "I" button is Close the door and press the "E" programming button, a short pressed (see, Close-up View" Control Panel"). The start time for acoustic signal will sound indicating that the wash cycle has be- the wash cycle can be delayed for 2,4 or 6 hours. gun and cannot be modified. If necessary, read the paragraph Each time the button is pressed, the "H" light will come on indi- entitled, "Cancelling or modifying a cycle while underway. "The end of the cycle will be signalled by a double acoustic sound, cating the length of the delay. After selecting the delay time, the wash cycle can be set, as and the indicator light "A" will begin to blink. explained in "Starting a wash cycle..." There will be a short acoustic signal, and at this point the delay period will begin to count down. During this period the delay indicator light (H) will blink. At Memory Function Module the end of the delay time, the indicator will stop blinking and the If the dishwasher is switched off through the ON/OFF button, or the power is cut suddenly 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 machine is again powered on, the dishwasher will be resumed from the point it was interrupted. cycle will start. NOTE: If the power to the appliance goes off or the door is opened during the delay period, the clock will stop the countdown. It will start again when the power has come back on, or when the door has been closed. Wash Cycle Adjustment Buttons Cancelling or modifying a cycle while underway... Canceling or modifying a washing program cycle 1:To modify or cancel the carrying out of a washing cycle (being the door opened), it's necessary to reset the previous programming, by holding pushed the programme selector button “E” for at least 3 seconds, and the buzzer emits one short warning signal. 2:If the reset operation was successful, a drain phase is started. Once the drain phase is ended, the dishwasher stands waiting for a new programming. 1/2 Load Button This button (see" Close-up View-Control Panel", letter "B") makes it possible to wash dishes using only the upper rack if there are not enough dishes for a full load, This will allow you to save on water and electrical energy. It cannot be used with the heavy duty wash cycles. Premise: A cycle that is underway can only 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. In this case, the detergent dispenser must be refilled (see the paragraph entitled, "Loading the Detergent").

Wash Cycle Table Cycle Cycle Selection Information

Description of Cycle Very dirty dishes, Pre-wash with hot water. pots and pans. (Not Extended wash at 70℃. to be used with deli- Rinse with cold water. cate items) Rinse with hot water. Heavy Duty Detergent Rinse Aid 30g

Drying. Pre-wash use cold water. Normal Wash Normal dirty dishes, Extended wash at 55℃. pots and pans. Stan- Rinse with cold water. dard daily cycle. Rinse with hot water. Drying. Normal dirty dishes, pots and pans without Light Wash (IEC-EN50242) dried on residue. Economic, fast cycle to be used for items which are sensitive to higher. Run immediately after Glassware dishes are used. Pre-wash with cold water. Extended wash at 50℃. Rinse with hot water. Drying. Wash at 55℃. Rinse with warm water. Hot rinse. Drying. Economic, fast cycle to be used to on not very dirty dishes right after Short wash at 40℃. Cold rinse. they are used. No dry- Rapid Wash ing cycle. Pre-wash of dishes, Soak pots and pans while Short cold wash to prevent waiting for the load to food residue from drying on be completed after the the dishes . subsequent meal.

-It is important to try and run the dishwasher when it is fully -Use the right amount of detergent: if you use too much detergent, loaded in order to save on energy. In order to prevent odors the result will not be cleaner dishes, but, rather, a greater nega- from forming and food from caking onto the dishes, you can run tive impact on the environment. the soak cycle. -Choose the right wash cycle: the choice of cycle depends on -There is no advantage in rinsing dishes, cookware and utensils the type of dishware, cookware and utensils being washed and before placing them in the dishwasher. how dirty they are. How to keep Your Dishwasher in Shape After Every Wash Moving the Appliance After every wash, turn off the water supply to the appliance and leave the door slightly ajar so that moisture and odours are not If the appliance must be moved, try to keep it in the vertical position. If absolutely necessarty, it can be positioned on its back. trapped inside. Seals Remove the Plug One of the factors that cause odours to form in the dishwasher is Before cleaning or performing maintenance, always remove the food that remains trapped in the seals. Periodic cleaning with a plug from the socket. Do not run risks. sponge will prevent this from occuring. No Solvents or Abrasive Cleaning Products When You Go on Holiday To clean the exterior and rubber parts of the dishwasher, do not When you go on holiday, it is recommended that you run a wash use solvents or abrasive cleaning products. Use a cloth and warm cycle with the dishwasher empty and then remove the plug from soapy water. the socket, turn off the water supply and leave the door of the To remove spots or stains from the surface of the interior, use a appliance slightly ajar. This will help the seals last longer and pre- cloth dampened with water and a little white vinegar, or a clean- vent odours from forming within the appliance. ing product made specifically for dishwasher. Cleaning and Special Maintenance Filter Assembly Cleaning the Spray Arms For best performance and results, the filter assembly must be It may happen that food particle become encrusted on the spray cleaned frequently. arms and block the holes. Check the spray arms periodically and The filter efficiently removes food residue from the wash water, clean them when needed. allowing it to be recirculated during the cycle. For this reason, it is a good idea to remove the larger food particles trapped in the filter after each wash cycle by rinsing the "A" semi-circular filter

and cup under running water. To remove the filter assembly, pull on the cup handle in the upward direction. The entire filter as-

sembly (made up of the "A" semicircular filter and the "B" fine filter) should be cleaned at least once a week. To clean the filter and the fine filter, use a cleaning brush. Then, reassemble the filter parts as shown in the figures below and Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter reinsert the entire assembly in the dishwasher, positioning in its Periodically clean the water inlet filter (see figure) located on the seat and pressing downward. outlet of the water supply tap. The dishwasher must never be used without the filters. Improper After turning off the water tap, unscrew the end of the water sup- replacement of the filters may reduce level of the appliance and ply hose, remove the filter and clean it carefully under running damage dishes and utensils. water. Then, return the filter to its place and tighten the water supply hose back into position.

It may occur that the dishwasher does not function or does not function properly. Before calling for assistance, Iet us see what Error Messages can be done first: have you forgotten to press one of the buttons detect operating problems and malfunctions. These malfunctions or to perform an essential operation? are signalled by the rapid blinking of one of the "A" program LEDs. The dishwasher is equipped with a safety system that is able to Only in the case where the indicator light for the washing cycle (see table for cycles) blinks rapidly should you cancel the cycle as described in the section entitled, "Changing a Cycle while Un- The Dishwasher Does Not Start derway." Then check to make sure that there is water in the mains Have you checked whether: and that the tap is turned on. And then reinstalling the washing - the plug is pushed into the socket correctly; - the power is on in the house; programme.If the message continues, call for technical assistance, indicating which message appeared. - the door is closed properly; If any of the other indicator lights begins to blink rapidly, turn off - the ON-OFF switch is on "ON"; the appliance and call for technical assistance, indicating which - the water supply is turned on. light began to blink. If, despite all these checks, the dishwasher still does not function The Dishwasher Does Not Load Water and/or the problem persists, contact the nearest authorised ser- Have you checked whether: vice centre and provide them with the following information: - the water is turned on and the hose is connected properly; - the nature of the problem; - the water supply to the house is on and has sufficient pressure; - the model type number (Mod...) And the serial number (S/N...), - the water supply hose is crimped or bend; which are indicated on the plate located on the side of the inner - the filter for the water supply hose is clogged. part of the door. Never call on unauthorised technicians and refuse to The Dishes Are Not Clean allow parts to be installed that are not original spare parts. Have you checked whether: - the water is turned on and the hose is connected properly; - the water supply to the house is on and has sufficient pressure; - the water supply hose is crimped or bend; - the filter for the water supply hose is clogged. The Dishwasher Does Not Drain Have you checked whether: - the drain hose is crimped or bend. Lime Deposits or a White Film Form on the Dishes Have you checked whether: - the lid to the salt container is closed properly; - the rinse aid dosage is correct.

Positioning the Appliance must be attached to the water supply tap as shown in Fig .1. No Positioning the appliance in the desired location. The back should rest against the wall behind it, and the sides along the adjacent other type of connection is acceptable. The water supply hose must not, under any circumstances, be cabinets or wall. The dishwasher is equipped with water supply cut, as it contains electrical parts which are live. If the length of and drain hoses that can be positioned to the right or the left to the hose is not adequate to make a proper connection, the hose facilitate proper installation. must be replaced with one which is long enough. This hose is Levelling the Appliance available upon request from specialised retailers and service Once the appliance is positioned, adjust the feet (screwing them centres. in or out) to adjust the dishwasher, making it level. In any case, Drain Hose Connection the appliance should not be inclined more than 2˚. If the appli- Insert the drain hose into a drain pipe with a minimum diameter ance is level, it will help ensure proper performance. of 4cm, Or let it run into the sink, making sure to avoid bending Cold Water Connection or crimping it. Use the special plastic support that comes with Connect the cold water supply hose to a threaded 3/4 (gas) connector, making sure that it is fastened tightly in place (see fig. the appliance (see fig.3). The free end of the hose must be at a 2). water. height between 40 and 100 cm and must not be immersed in Some models are fitted with an "Aquastop" water supply hose (see fig.1) in which the small filter is already housed in the threaded end. If the water pipes are new or have not been used for an extended period of time, let the water run to make sure that the water is clear and free of impurities. If this precaution is not taken, there is a risk that the water inlet can get blocked and damage the appliance. Hot Water Connection The water supply to the appliance can also be connected to the fig.3 house's hot water line (centralised system, heating system), as long as it does not exceed a temperature of 60 ℃. In this case,the wash cycle time will be shortened by about 15 Attention: minutes and the wash efficiency slightly reduced. The special plastic hose support must be solidly fastened to the The connection must be made to the hot water line following the same procedures as those for the connection to the cold water wall to prevent the drain hose from moving and allowing water to spill outside the drain. line. Electrical Connection After making sure that the voltage and frequency values for the current in the home correspond to those on the rating plate (located on the stainless steel inner door of the appliance) and that the electrical system is correct for the maximum voltage on the rating plate, insert the plug into an electrical socket which is earthed properly (the earthing of the appliance is a safety re- fig.1 quirement mandated by law). fig.2 If the electrical socket to which the appliance must be connected Anti-Flooding Protection is not appropriate for the plug, replace the plug, rather than us- The dishwasher is equipped with a system that stops the supply ing adaptors or the like as they could cause overheating and of water in the event of a problem with the water supply hose, or burns. leaks within the unit, in order to prevent damage to your home. If Caution: for any reason the box containing the electrical components hap- The dishwasher plug must be accessible even when the appli- pens to get damaged, remove the plug for the appliance from ance is installed as a built-in unit so that maintenance can be the socket immediately. In order to guarantee that the anti-flood- done safety. ing feature operates properly, the "A" box with water supply hose