VH900JE1 & VH900BE1 - Dishwasher BRANDT - Free user manual and instructions

Integration Type VH900JE1	Fully integrated
Integration Type VH900BE1	Built-in (visible control panel)
Capacity	13 place settings
Width	59.6 cm
Energy class	A (washing A, drying A)
Power consumption per cycle	1.05 kWh
Water consumption per cycle	14 liters
Noise level	48 dB(A)
Number of programs	8 programs
Available temperatures	7
Quick program	Opti A (60 minutes)
Delayed start	Yes
Off-peak synchronization	Yes
Overflow protection	AquaSafe
Drying technology	Dry Net

Frequently Asked Questions - VH900JE1 & VH900BE1 BRANDT

What is the difference between the BRANDT VH900JE1 and the VH900BE1?

The main difference is the type of integration: the VH900JE1 is a fully integrated model, with the door completely hidden by the kitchen panel (control panel concealed). The VH900BE1 is an integrated model with the control panel visible on the front. Both share the same technical features (capacity, programs, consumption).

How many place settings can this dishwasher accommodate?

The BRANDT VH900JE1 and VH900BE1 offer a capacity of 13 place settings. This corresponds to a standard family use for 4 to 6 people. The tub is made of stainless steel.

What washing programs are available?

These models feature 8 washing programs with 7 selectable temperatures. Among the programs, there is the Opti A program with a duration of 60 minutes, designed for a complete and time-saving wash. The programs cover common uses: intensive, normal, eco, pre-wash, and delicate wash.

What is the water and electricity consumption per cycle?

In the reference program, the dishwasher consumes 1.05 kWh of electricity and 14 liters of water per cycle. Its energy class A (washing A, drying A) guarantees good performance in both cleanliness and energy savings.

How does the delayed start and off-peak synchronization work?

The delayed start allows you to schedule the cycle to start several hours in advance, ideal for taking advantage of reduced night rates. The off-peak synchronization function automatically couples the start to the EDF off-peak signal, without manual intervention.

What is the noise level of this dishwasher in operation?

The BRANDT VH900JE1 and VH900BE1 emit 48 dB(A) in operation, which corresponds to a moderate level, comparable to a normal conversation. It can operate in the evening without disturbing a conversation in an adjacent room.

What is the AquaSafe function and what is it used for?

The AquaSafe function is an anti-overflow protection system. It continuously monitors the presence of water in the bottom tray and automatically cuts off the water supply in case of a detected leak. This protects your kitchen from water damage even in your absence.

The dishes are not well dried at the end of the cycle, what should I do?

Check that the rinse aid is present (indicator on the control panel) and that its dosage is correctly set. The Dry Net technology of these models improves drying, but insufficient rinse aid settings reduce effectiveness. Slightly open the door at the end of the cycle to let the steam escape.

The dishwasher stops during the cycle, what should I do?

Start by checking that the door is properly closed and locked. Then ensure that the water supply is open and that the water inlet filter is not blocked. If the problem persists after these checks, note the error code displayed and consult the user guide or Brandt Customer Service.

How do I clean and maintain the dishwasher filter?

The filter is located at the bottom of the tub. Remove it by turning it counterclockwise, then rinse it under running water with a soft brush. It is recommended to clean it every 2 to 4 weeks to prevent odors and maintain washing efficiency.

Is it necessary to use salt and rinse aid?

Yes, the use of regenerating salt is necessary for the built-in water softener, especially if your water is hard. The rinse aid is essential for effective drying and to avoid streaks on dishes. If you use all-in-one tablets, check if they include these functions before emptying the dedicated compartments.

What spare parts can be found for these models?

Spare parts (seals, spray arms, programmer, basket, pump) are available from the official Brandt Customer Service or specialized retailers like PCDT. Have the exact model reference (VH900JE1 or VH900BE1) ready to order the correct part.

USER MANUAL VH900JE1 & VH900BE1 BRANDT

FR GUIDE D'INSTALLATION
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PT GUIA DE INSTALLACION

Lave-Vaisselle

Dishwasher

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DIMENSIONS D'ENCASTREMENT

1/SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

• Important warnings 14

2 / INSTALLING YOUR DISHWASHER

• Dimensions for building in appliances 15
  List of parts supplied 15
• Connecting to the water supply 16
• Draining away the waste water 17
  Electricla connection 18
• Insertion into the niche 19
  Levelling by adjusting the feet 19
• Appliances built-in under a hob 20
  Fitting the spacers 20
  Fitting the door panel 21
  Fixing in the niche 22
  Sound-proofing seals 22
  Balancing the door (left and right) 22
• Refitting the plinth 23
  Table for cutting away the plinth 23

Important:

When building in appliances, please use the attached installation diagram.

Important:

Please read this installations manual carefully in order to comply with the instructions for installing and fitting your machine.

NB:

This installations manual covers various models. There may be some slight differences between your appliance and the descriptions shown.

- IMPORTANT WARNINGS

Important:

After unpacking your appliance, make sure that it has not suffered any damage during transport. Never connect up a damaged appliance. If your appliance is damaged, please contact your dealer.

Danger:

If your appliance operates incorrectly, disconnect it (pull out the plug) or switch off the circuit concerned and close the water supply tap. Contact our After-Sales Service.

Important:

All the necessary electrical and plumbing work for installing the appliance must respectively be carried out by a qualified electrician and plumber.

• Once you have installed your appliance, ensure that it is not resting on the power cable or the water supply or drain hoses.
• The appliance must be kept disconnected from the mains supply throughout the whole installation process.
• Check that your appliance's Earth circuit complies with the prevailing regulations.
• The electrical connection details on the manufacturer's plate on your machine must match those for the mains power supply.

Important:

For safety's sake, do not leave your dishwasher's door fully open after use.

If your dishwasher is being installed on a carpeted floor, ensure that the feet are set to leave an air space under the appliance.

DIMENSIONS FOR BUILDING IN APPLIANCES

You can insert your appliance under an existing worktop provided that the relevant niche corresponds to the dimensions on the sketch below (Fig. 01).

Fig. 1

LIST OF PARTS SUPPLIED

P1	3	Cups for front feet
P2	1	Self-adhesive anti-condensation plate
P3	1	Foam sound-proofing seal
P4	1	Adjustable spacer
P5	1	Wrench for adjusting the front feet

P6	2	Sound-proofing seals + self-adhesive fixing strips (if necessary)
P7	2	Lower panel positioning screws
P8	4	Panel fixing screws
P9	2	Screws for fixing the appliance to the unit
P10	1	Drain connection collar
P11	1	sounddamping seal

- CONNECTING TO THE WATER SUPPLY

This dishwasher can be supplied with cold water or hot water up to a maximum of 60^ . When supplying with hot water, check that your original hose allows such connection (red marking on the hose). However, we recommend that you connect to the cold water supply. Your appliance is fitted with a supply hose 1.50m long.

Connect the hose to a tap with a threaded end, diameter 20/27 (3/4" BSP).

Check that the water pressure does not exceed the values below:

Flow rate: 10 L/min (1 L/min minimum)

Pressure: 1 to 10 bars (0.1 - 1 MPa)

If the water pressure is too high, please fit a pressure regulator. Please contact your local Water Authority for advice on the water pressure in your region.

Warning:

If you use a self-piercing tap, check there is sufficient water flow.

Check that the hose seal is present and that the connection is tight A.

Do not re-use any previously used hoses for making the connection.

Avoid any kinks or constrictions in the hose, which could prevent the water from passing or slow down its flow, particularly when building in the appliance under the worktop B. If the appliance is connected to new pipes or pipes that have not been used for a certain length of time, let the water run for a few minutes before connecting the water hose to avoid and deposits of sand or rust that could block the water hose's filter.

Danger:

The symbol indicates that

the hose is fitted with an electrical device for cutting off the water supply (depending on the model). Do not leave this hose in water and do not cut it.

NB:

Any connection to a water conduit necessarily involves the risk of a leak occurring, whatever the precautions taken. Therefore, always close the water tap when you are not using your machine.

- DRAINING AWAY THE WASTE WATER: FIG. 2

You can connect the end of the drain hose to:

-Aventilated U-bend or
-A sink U-bend

When connecting to a U-bend, you must remove the flapper from the U-bend. Then fully install the rubber end. If necessary, add a tightening collar

If necessary, you can increase the hose's length (up to 3m maximum). In this case, check that the appliance drains correctly. The hose must rest on the floor and only rise vertically close to the drainage system.

For appliances installed in vertical units, the drainage system must not rise higher than the top of the appliance.

NB:

Ensure that the drain hose is held in with a tie to avoid any potential flooding.

The drain connection must be 0.40m (minimum) to 0.90m (maximum) above the floor.

Make sure that you adhere to the maximum dimensions for the fitting of the drainage tube in the siphon pipe

Important:

When fitting the hose, pull on it gradually so as not to kink it.

Avoid any kinks or constrictions in the hose, which could prevent the water from passing or slow down its flow.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

The appliance must be at a standstill when connecting to the electricity supply circuit.

Before connecting your appliance, ensure that:

• The mains voltage indicated on the manufacturer's plate on your machine matches the voltage supplied by your installation.
• Your meter and the fuses can support the current intensity for your dishwasher. A fuse of at least 10A is required.

If you must connect your appliance to a different voltage from that indicated on your machine, connect an appropriate transformer.

NB:

Use the services of a qualified electrician to make the modifications and ensure that your electrical installation complies with the regulations.

This appliance must necessarily be connected directly to an earthed plug and socket.

In all cases, it must be connected in accordance with the prevailing regulations in the country concerned and any additional regulations from the local electricity utility.

Warning:

The plug and socket must be accessible even after your appliance has been installed.

The appliance must not be connected via an extension lead, a multiple socket or an electric time delay programmer

We cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident or an incident caused by the lack of or by a defective Earthing system.

Your dishwasher complies with European Directives 73/23/EEC (Low Voltage Directive) and 89/336/EEC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) as modified by Directive 93/68/EEC.

- Replacing the power cable

Danger:

For your safety's sake, this operation must only be performed by the manufacturer's After-Sales Department or by someone with similar qualifications in order to avoid any risks.

• Appliances delivered without a plug

Danger:

The wires in your appliance's power cable are coloured as follows:

• Green & Yellow

Earth

• Blue

Neutral

• Brown

Live

If the cable's colours do not match your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the connector in your plug marked with the letter E, the symbol 1一 or coloured green and yellow.

The blue-coloured wire must be connected to the connector marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The brown-coloured wire must be connected to the connector marked with the letter L or coloured red.

- INSERTION INTO THE NICHE

• Glue on the anti-condensation plate (Fig. 3.1)
• Glue on the foam sound-proofing seal (Fig. 3.1)
• Clip the three cups under the feet to make the dishwasher easier to slide (Fig. 3.1).

If the worktop is in marble or a similar material, you must fix your dishwasher using the side screws; before inserting it into the niche, you must therefore unfold a flange on each side of the side panels (Fig. 3.2).

• Remove the hose brackets (Fig. 3.3)
• Slide the appliance into the niche, TAKING SPECIAL CARE NOT TO KINK THE HOSES.

LEVELLING BY ADJUSTING THE FEET

The front feet are adjustable. Use the wrench provided to adjust them, if necessary.

The central foot can be adjusted using the red wheel (screwdriver with No. 8 plug, No. 8 pipe wrench or T20 Torx screwdriver).

The appliance must be correctly levelled so that the door closes and seals perfectly (Fig. 4).

Ensure that the dishwasher's door closes correctly, without catching or rubbing against the sides.

APPLIANCES BUILT-IN UNDER A HOB

Danger:

If your worktop has a hob fitted above your dishwasher, you must fit thermal insulation on top of your dishwasher. You can obtain an insulation kit from your dealer. Remember to leave a space between the gas pipe and the top of your dishwasher.

FITTING THE SPACERS

• Measure the dimension X between the base of the control panel and the top of the door on the adjacent unit (Fig. 5.1).

See the table below (Fig. 5.2) to establish the numbers for the spacers to be clipped onto the control panel.

X	N°
0 - 6.5 mm	0 P4
6.5 - 8.5 mm	1
8.5 - 13 mm	1 + 6
13 - 15 mm	1 + 2
15 - 20 mm	1 + 2 + 6
20 - 23 mm	1 + 2 + 3
23 - 27 mm	1 + 2 + 3 + 6
27 - 30 mm	1 + 2 + 3 + 4
30 - 35 mm	1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 6
35 - 40 mm	1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5
40 - 50 mm	1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6

• Clip the assembled spacers onto the appliance's control panel (Fig. 5.3).

Important:

The height of the door panel plus dimension X must not exceed 620mm to enable the door to open.

NB:

If the overall height of the assembled spacers is unsuitable, you can unclip them and re-adjust them.

FITTING THE DOOR PANEL

• Measure the distance between the floor and the bottom of the door panel on the adjacent unit (Dimension B, on Fig. 6.1).
• Measure the distance between the floor and the marking on the bottom of the door panel (Dimension A).
• Calculate Dimension D = A - B , and draw a line for Dimension D on the back of the panel at the bottom (Fig. 6.2).
• Set the positions for the two screws at 262mm from the wood panel's axis and insert both screws (Fig. 6.2).
• Position your door panel by engaging the 2 screws in the holes in the dishwasher's door (Fig. 6.3).
• Place the wood panel on the door, slightly compressing the spacers if necessary (Fig. 6.3).
• Open the dishwasher's door while holding the panel firmly against the door. Centre the wood panel laterally with respect to the control panel, if necessary. Insert the 2 screws (Fig. 6.4).
• If there is a problem with screwing, offset the screw by 22mm.
• If necessary, add two additional screws by replacing the 2 internal screws on the inside of the door (stainless steel screws) (see the dotted arrows).

Warning:

If the wood panel is very hard, ensure that you make a hole in advance before screwing the panel on.

NB:

If your appliance is supplied with a sound insulation sheet, glue this on before installing the door panel.

- FIXING IN THE NICHE

Fasten the dishwasher under the worktop with the screws (see Fig. 7) or using the flanges you have unfolded (Fig. 3.2).

Warning:

The screw provided is intended for a panel at least 16mm thick. If the panel is less than 16mm thick, change the screw or shorten it.

- SOUND-PROOFING SEALS

To improve the built-in appliance's soundproofing, fit the sound-proofing seals (depending on the model). (F6 P11 on Fig. 8)

If the recess is bigger, stick on seal using the adhesives provided.

If the appliance is laterally secured, a cut must be made in the seals' heels to allow the retaining brackets to be passed through (nipper).

BALANCING THE DOOR (LEFT AND RIGHT)

Adjust the tension on the springs, if necessary, to compensate for the weight of the cladding panel. Adjust them identically on the right and the left (Fig. 9).

The door is correctly balanced when it dopes not fall heavily on opening and it remains horizontal in the open position.

- REFITTING THE PLINTH

Refit the plinth, cutting it away if necessary according to Dimension P (see table and Fig. 10.1)

To calculate Dimension P (see table Fig. 11):

• Take Dimension B from Fig. 6.1 and measure the gap J between the floor and the bottom of the dishwasher. Calculate B - J.
• Measure the plinth depth E (Fig. 10.1) between the unit's plinth and front of the unit. Take the value for P from the table provided by E and B - J (e.g. if E = 100 and B - J = 140 , then P = 23 ).
• Cut away the plinth across a width of 600mm to the depth for the value for P.

If there will be a specific plinth for the dishwasher, you must obtain a separate fixing kit (32X3252) from the After-Sales Department. In this case, the plinth height is H = B - P (Fig. 10.2).

TABLE FOR CUTTING AWAY THE PLINTH

Cut-away depth P =
B-J E	10	15	20	25	30-75	80	85	90	95	100	105	110	115
170	46	49	51	52	54	52	50	47	44	41	36	30	23
165	42	45	47	48	50	48	46	43	40	37	32	27	20
160	39	41	43	45	46	44	42	40	37	33	29	24	17
155	35	38	40	41	43	40	39	36	34	30	26	21	15
150	32	35	37	38	40	37	36	34	31	28	24	19	13
145	30	32	34	36	37	35	33	31	29	25	22	17	12
140	28	30	32	33	35	32	31	29	26	23	20	16	11
135	26	28	30	31	32	30	29	27	24	22	18	14	10
130	24	26	28	29	30	28	27	25	23	20	17	13	9
125	23	24	26	27	29	27	25	23	21	19	16	12	8
120	21	23	25	26	27	25	24	22	20	18	15	11	8
115	20	22	23	24	26	24	22	21	19	17	14	11	7
110	19	21	22	23	24	22	21	20	18	16	13	10	7
105	18	20	21	22	23	21	20	19	17	15	12	10	6
100	17	19	20	21	22	20	19	18	16	14	12	9	6
95	16	18	19	20	21	19	18	17	15	13	11	9	6
90	16	17	18	19	20	18	17	16	15	13	11	8	6
85	15	16	17	18	19	18	17	15	14	12	10	8	5
80	14	15	17	17	18	17	16	15	13	12	10	8	5

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