DWE500 - Dishwasher BRANDT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DWE500 BRANDT

6-LAVAGEECO 50^

Puissance:2000-2300W

Softening the water 17

Adding the rinse aid 18

Loading the dishwasher 18-19

Adding the detergent 20

Programming 20

Choice of programmes 21

Operation 22

Technical characteristics 23

Option: building the free-standing machine in 23

Cleaning and maintenance instructions 24

Information for test laboratories 24

Troubleshooting 25

ONCE YOU HAVE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS, REMOVE THE CENTRE PAGE CONTAINING THE ILLUSTRATIONS.

Presenting your dishwasher Fig. 1

Safety precautions

Please read the information in this instruction leaflet carefully. It gives all the information you need for safety, installation, use and guarantees for the appliance. We advise you to keep this leaflet and to pass it on to the new owner if you sell the machine.

Please be sure to comply with the information below, so that we can fulfil our responsibilities :
- Dispose of the packaging in a suitable manner and comply with legal standards regarding protection of the environment.
- If there is any visible damage to the machine, do not connect it to the mains power supply, but contact your supplier.
- The machine must be located in a frost-free environment. In the event of frost, the hydraulic components may be damaged.
- The inlet and outlet pipes must be connected in accordance with the leaflet. Incorrect connections can lead to damage.
- In order to ensure good stability, flush-fitting machines must be installed under a continuous work top fixed to the adjoining cabinets.
- Do not climb or lean on the door of the dishwasher when it is open. The machine can overbalance or be damaged.
- The machine is designed as a dishwasher and must not be used for any other purpose.
- We advise you to only use dishwasher products and not solvents.

• You should store dishwasher products as well as other cleaning products out of the reach of children. These products have a corrosive effect on the mouth and pharynx if they are swallowed.
• Keep dishwasher products as well as other cleaning products out of reach of children. These products, if they are swallowed, have a corrosive effect in the mouth and pharynx.
• If the machine does not operate correctly for reasons other than those mentioned in this leaflet, disconnect the machine from the mains power supply (pull out the plug) or disconnect the fuse in the circuit concerned and contact our after-sales service.
• Broken machines should be taken to the closest recycling centre. Destroy the door closing system so it no longer works (children may close themselves in whilst playing and suffocate). Cut the electric cable after having removed the plug from the socket.
• You are strongly advised to disconnect the machine after use and turn off the water supply.
• Do not allow children to play with the machine or handle it.
• The water inside the machine is not drinkable.
• When the machine is running, do not open the door. This may provoke important steam leakage or splattering of water.

Free-standing model

You can use the top of the machine as a worktop. You are advised not to place the dishwasher too close to a source of heat, or the edging of the worktop may be damaged.

The machine can be built in. In that case, see page 23.

Levelling: Adjusting the feet (Fig. 4)

Make sure that the machine is properly upright and stable. The four feet may be altered, adjust them if necessary using a wrench or a screwdriver. Badly adjusted feet may move the door off centre and make the machine unstable.

IMPORTANT: Do not connect the dishwasher to the power or water supply before completing installation.

If you are installing your dishwasher on carpet, adjust the feet so that you leave space for air to circulate underneath the machine.

Soundproofing apron (Fig 15)

(on some free-standing models)

For optimum soundproofing, make sure the apron delivered with the machine is correctly installed. Having adjusted the feet for height :

① - Tilt the dish-washer backwards slightly so as to clip the apron onto the bottom of the plinth. Make sure it is correctly clipped at both ends and the centre.
② - Adjust the height of the apron; snip the end with a pair of scissors and cut one or more strips off it by hand.

The apron should touch the floor.

Connection to the water supply (Fig. 2)

Unless otherwise indicated on the original pipe, never connect your dishwasher to a hot water supply.

Use the water supply pipe supplied with the machine. Do not forget to place the joint in the tap end of the pipe. The water pressure may vary from 1 to 10 bar. In the event of high pressure, it is advisable to fit a pressure regulator. Your Water Company will give you the necessary information.

Protection against water damage

Your machine is equipped with systems that protect you from flooding.

• The anti-overflow safety device. The system automatically activates the drain pump if the water level in the tub rises too high.
• Anti-leakage device. This system interrupts the water supply if a leak is detected underneath the machine.
• Total security. This supply pipe is fitted with a mechanism that cuts off the water supply at the tap in the event of leaks.

If one of these mechanisms is started, contact the after-sales service to put it back into working order.

Evacuating waste water (Fig.3)

Connect the drain pipe

A With a ventilated siphon. The drain pipe should be free in the siphon and should be no deeper than 20~cm
B The sink U-bend. Attention : do not forget to remove the siphon cover.

C Directly into the sink.

Be careful to fix the drain pipe down to avoid flooding.

In any case, the end of the pipe must be between 60~cm and 1m high.

Avoid folding the pipe when installing.

Supply pipe length : 1,50 m

Connecting to the power supply

You should use an earthed plug to connect to the power supply. In case of a direct connection, the main switch terminal should be at least 3 mm apart.

Replacing the electric lead : WARNING : In the interests of safety, the electrical supply lead should ONLY be replaced by the manufacturer's after-sales staff or a similarly qualified person.

Your dishwasher should be fitted so that the plug is always accessible. Do not use an extension lead or multiple plug for connection to the electric socket.

* We cannot be held liable for any damage caused by the faulty earthing of the machine.

In all cases, the connection must comply with the standards in force in the country concerned, together with the supplementary regulations of the Electricity Authority. The protection system and the model of the machine are marked on the plate on the inside of the door on the left. The machine must be switched off when the connection is made to the electrical circuit.

Softening the water

To adjust the softener on the control panel

The water softener should be properly adjusted to optimise salt consumption and for best washing results :

• Check the lime content of your water at your local Water service.
• Adjust the softener following the instructions and using the table below.

Number of range of water hardness	Hardness of your water supply (in French degrees of hardness)	Salt requirements	Number of washes between two fills (about)
0	0 to 10° F	NO	—
1	10 to 25° F	YES	120
2	25 to 35° F	YES	50
3	35 to 45° F	YES	30
4	45 to 70° F	YES	20
5	70° F*	YES	15

Your machine is pre-set for medium-hard water between 10^ and 25^ (Hardness range 1.)

Hold down the "Condenser drier" button and press "Start". The number of the hardness range appears on the display. If you want to change this, hold down the "Condenser drier" button and press "Start". This adjustment helps you to save water during regeneration.

• For water at more than 70 °F (Hardness range 5), consult your retailer.

If you move or your water supply changes, adjust the water hardness settings. Check with your local water company.

Filling the container with regenerating salt (fig. 5)

Filling with salt is essential for the regeneration of the resins that soften the water so removing the hardness from it, except if the water supply is already sufficiently soft. (see "Adjusting the water softener).

You should fill just before starting the programme.

1 - Unscrew and remove the salt container cap.
2 - Use a funnel to pour: fill the container with regenerating salt specially designed for dishwashers.

3 - The first time, fill up with water

Screw down the salt container cap again properly.

Important: If adjusting the water softener does not require the addition of regenerating salt (Hardness range 0), you should nevertheless fill the salt container with water before using.

Never pour detergent into the container, you will destroy the water softener

Only use "special dishwasher" regeneration salt. Do not use table salt, cooking salt, etc. These salts can contain insoluble elements and will cancel out the effect of the softener.

Identifying the regenerating salt level

A light on the control band tells you to add regenerating salt.

Rinsing product is necessary as it avoids stains on the dishes and makes drying easier.

IMPORTANT! Only use products intended for dishes and NOT detergents intended for hand washing!

Filling and adjusting the rinsing product container (Fig. 6-7)

Put the door in a horizontal position when filling the container and unscrew the cap in the door clockwise.

Fill to just below the to the adjusting lever.

If the product overflows during filling, remove the excess with a sponge to avoid foam forming.

Loading the dishwasher

In order to obtain good cleaning results, be sure to remove any large food residues before switching on the machine. Any burnt or stuck-on residues must be removed beforehand.

The model DWE 300 dish-washer has two racks for 14 place-settings, or 162 items (figures 10-11-13), to standard DIN 44990. Always point the inside of the crockery downwards. Ensure that no item conceals another and that nothing obstructs the spraying facility. After switching on, check that the spraying arms can move freely. No item should overlap the baskets.

Lower basket (Fig. 8 - 9 - 10)

Place the dishes so that water may circulate freely and spray all the utensils. (Avoid attaching and piling dishes up).

This basket is especially intended to hold: plates, cutlery, dishes, frying pans, saucepans.

Put large-sized plates and frying pans on the side.

Avoid mixing plates and soup dishes. You should preferably place same-sized plates together. Place soup dishes at the back, in the high pin area.

If you experience stains or bad drying after several cycles, you may if necessary adjust the dosage using the selector:

Soft water : level 1 to reduce the dose

Hard water : level 3 to increase it.

Finding the level of the rinsing product.

A light on the control band shows you requirements in rinsing product when the door is ajar.

Make sure nothing obstructs the rotation of the lifting arm (saucepan handles, cutlery or large dishes).

The baskets in the bottom rack fold away (fig. 9B) to take large dishes.

The cutlery trays slide and can be put anywhere on the lower basket. You can adjust them according to the dishes you wash.

Removable grids are available if you wish to load cutlery in an orderly fashion.

For optimum washing, you can use these separation grids.

Cutlery : (Fig. 13)

• Place handles downwards.
• Separate silverware from other metals using the separating grill.
• It is preferable to place small spoons in the separating grills.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For reasons of safety, we recommend you place sharp-ended table knives blade down in the cutlery basket.

Long-bladed cutlery and other sharp utensils should be placed flat in the upper basket.

Loading the dishwasher

Upper basket (Fig. 11 - 12)

This basket is particularly intended to hold glasses, cups, ramekins, small salad bowls, bowls, saucers etc...

Place glasses so that they do not touch and tip them sufficiently so that they do not retain any water. Place the hollow end of glasses, cups and bowls facing downwards. Arrange the dishes methodologically to gain space (rows of glass, cups, and bowls)

Use the height adjustable holding bar for large glasses or large-stemmed glasses.

Cups, ladles, etc... can be arranged too on the rack.

By varying the position of the baskets, you can alter the layout of the rack to suit every combination of crockery (fig. 12B).

The upper basket should be adjusted to the HIGH position when loading large plates in the lower basket. The setting can be execute basket in charge.

Setting the HIGH POSITION

Slowly lift the basket until you hear a click on each side.

3 Setting the LOW POSITION

Lift the basket completely on both sides (click) and then follow it downwards.

Make sure that the two runners are adjusted to the same level.

Economical and ecological washing

Do not pre-wash your dishes by hand.

Use all the capacities of your dishwasher. It will wash economically and ecologically.

Always choose the programme best adapted to the stains and the type of dishes.

Avoid using too much detergent, regenerating salt and rinsing liquid. Observe the recommendations contained in this manual (pages 17 and 18) as well as the product manufacturer's instructions.

Make sure that the water softener is properly adjusted. (see page 17)

Objects not suitable

for your dishwasher

• Wooden chopping boards
• Pewter or copper objects
• Non-stainless steel objects
• Cutlery with wooden, horn or mother-of-pearl handles
• Antique or hand-painted crockery

When buying dishes or cutlery, check

Adding the detergent

The washing product container has been placed in front of the upper basket to make the machine easier to fill. This means that you can load the washing powder without bending down or completely opening the door.

Use washing products specifically designed for dishwashers. See the manufacturers' recommendations on the packet as well as the advice for use below.

The distributor offers you a choice between using tablets or powder or liquid detergent.

Before starting the programme :

put the tablet in the upper compartment.

Put the tablet in the outside compartment. Using tablets is particularly recommended for the BIO 55^ programme and for full loads of dishes.

Or,

Pull the container to fill with washing powder or liquid and fill up to:

Minimum setting for slightly dirty dishes

Maximum setting for dirty dishes

Close the container

VERY IMPORTANT: keep all products out of the reach of children and away from humidity.

tablet

powder or liquid

Programming

① "ON/OFF" BUTTON ① : press this button to switch the machine on.
2 PROGRAMME KNOB: turn this knob to select your programme.
(3) OPTION BUTTONS : press one or another button as required.
④“START” BUTTON : press this button to start the programme
⑤ INDICATOR LIGHTS : more degenerating salt or inse-aid required.
INDICATOR :
water hardness setting.
⑧ DELAYED START BUTTON : press this button to delay the start of the programme.

Choice of programmes

List of programmes

1-WASH60℃

Recommended for dirty crocks with a normal amount of dry or sticky food. Everyday crockery.

This programme is particularly suitable for powder or liquid detergent.

2 - ORGANIC WASH 55 °C

Recommended for dirty crocks with a normal amount of dry or sticky food. Everyday crockery.

This programme is particularly suitable for tablet detergent.

3 - INTENSIVE WAS

Recommended for very dirty crocks with a large amount of dry or sticky food. Grease, sauces, burnt-on food, frying pans, gratin dishes. Everyday crockery and cooking utensils.

Recommended for fragile and not very dirty crocks with a very small amount of dry or sticky food. Glasses, fine china not suited to high temperatures.

5-SOAK

This is a very short cycle that does not use detergent. It is used for rinsing crockery that is not to be actually washed for another day or so.

6 - ECONOMICAL V

Recommended for not very dirty, non-greasy crocks with a small amount of dry or sticky food. Tea things or everyday crockery.

Position of gramme selector

AUTOPROGRAMME

This standard programme is suitable for all types of washing-up. When selected it cancels all other programmes or options.

The autoprogramme triggers a system for detecting dirty water. This gives optimum wash performance with ease of programming.

Press one or another button as required

"Half-load" option 1/2

Recommended for up to six moderately dirty place settings.

This option reduces the amount of water used in a half-empty machine.

"Fast wash" option

Recommended for slightly dirty, non-greasy or fragile crockery. This option reduces the wash temperature (except on the "Fragile - 40°C" programme), and the length of the cycle.

The "SPECIAL PANS" Wash option key

This option is adapted to the Intensive programme. A hot prewash and a wash giving emphasis to the contents of the upper basket are suitable for pans, dishes or stockpots.

"Condenser dry" option

To dry the contents completely, your dish-washer has a condenser drier system.

After the final hot rinse, the steam condenses on the walls of the machine where a cold area has been created by a curtain of cold water. As soon as the machine stops, you can open the door and your crockery will be perfectly dry.

(Energy information page 23)

• Open the door and load the dishwasher. Make sure the crockery does not obstruct the rotating arms.
• Pour washing powder into the distributor.
• Close the door.

To select "Autoprogramme"

When you switch on, this programme is selected automatically. The "Autoprogramme" light comes on and stays on until the end of the cycle.

The duration of the programme you have chosen appears on the indicator if you have not selected a delayed start.

Selecting this option cancels all other programmes or options.

When the wash is complete, the automatic programme remains in memory.

To select a programme (other than "Autoprogramme")

Switch on the machine, and set the selector knob to the chosen programme.

The duration of the programme you have chosen appears on the indicator if you have not selected a delayed start.

To select an option

Press the button for the chosen option. The appropriate light will come on, and will go off at the end of the programme. The "Condenser dry" option will remain in memory at the end of the wash.

To cancel any option, press the button a second time and the light will go off. You can then select another option is you wish.

To select "Delayed start"

Once you have selected your programme, press the "Delayed start" key. The indicator will then show a delay time of one hour. Each time you press on the key, the time is increased by one hour to a maximum of 9 hours.

Should you press the key yet again (over and above the 9 hours), you will see displayed the duration of the programme (immediate start).

For the programme to start up once you have selected a delayed start, you must validate by pressing the "Start" key.

To start the wash

Press the "Start" button. The wash programme will begin. If a delayed start has been selected, the visual indicator "Delayed start" will light up, otherwise the "time remaining" visual indicator lights up.

Running of a programme

The "Time remaining" visual indicator goes out and the indicator shows "00" until the door is opened. Once the door is opened, the indicator will again show the duration of the programme previously selected.

At the end of the programme

All the visual indicators go out and the indicator shows "00" until a new programme is selected. Once the door is opened, the indicator will again show the duration of the programme previously selected.

To cancel a programme while it is running

Hold the "Start" button down for three seconds. All the visual indicators go out and the indicator shows "00" until a new programme is selected.

The missing product indicator lights goes on when the machine is turned on.

salt : 🏡 Lights up when salt is low. After you have added regenerating salt it may stay on until the salt has dissolved sufficiently. This happens generally after a cycle (or if you have not properly filled the machine – see page 17) for example when starting off with the sample.

Note : Where water is particularly soft regenerating salt is not needed but the light will remain on.

rinsing product : ` Goes on, door ajar, when you should add rinsing product (see filling page 18).

Voltage:220-240V-Fusibles:10A

Power:2000-2300W

Capacity : 14 place settings

Water pressure 1-10 bar

Water evacuation pipe height : 60- 100 cmYour dishwasher complies with the following European Directives 73/23/CEE (low voltage directive), 89/336/CEE (electromagnetic compatibility) modified by the directive 93/68/CEE.

	Water	Electricity*
AUTOPROGRAMME	13L/21 L.	1,20-1,65 kWh
1 - 60 °C	13L/16 L.	1,45 kWh
1 - 60 °C + OPTION "QUICK"	13L/14 L.	0,90 kWh
2 - 55 °C BIO	13L/16 L.	1,28 kWh
3 - 70 °C INTENSIVE	18L/21 L.	1,65 kWh
4 - 40 °C	13L/16 L.	1,10 kWh
5 - Soak	5L.	0,10 kWh
6 - 50 °C ECO	13L/16 L	1,23 kWh

Duration : The times given on your appliance are given as a guide and correspond to the maximum time. The time remaining is adjusted during the cycle in accordance with the load and the environment..

• Depending on drying.

The values correspond to normal conditions of use. They may vary with the load, the temperature, the hardness of water or the supply voltage.

Option : building the free-standing machine in

Built-in option

If you want to build the machine in under an existing work-top, you will have to fix the front frame to a solid work-top. To do this:

-Remove the top panel by unscrewing the two screws located under the edge of the top panel.
- Slide the machine into place.
- Adjust the heights of the feet is necessary (Fig. 4).
Fix your dishwasher to the kitchen worktop by two screws under the front frame.

If your dishwasher is underneath a work surface with a hob, you must add thermal insulation to the top of the machine. You can obtain this thermal insulation kit from your

Cleaning and maintenance instructions

• Your dishwasher comes with a self-cleaning pulse filter that constantly filters small particles of dirt trapped in the washing bath.

The filter and the main filter cannot be dismantled as the cleaning arm constantly cleans them.

Regularly clean the waste trap (Fig. 14). Pull the handle, remove the residue with a brush and clean with tap water. Put back in to its housing making sure you clip it down properly.

Clean as necessary

• Underneath the filters, around the door and the door joint with a damp sponge to remove any deposit.
• Use only soap and water for the bodywork and control board.

Do not clean with abrasive powders, scouring pads, spirit-based products or solvent.

Use preferably a cloth or a sponge.

• If you have stainless steel door you may use products adapted for stainless steel. See the manufacturer's instructions for advice on their use.

Every year

To maintain your machine in perfect working order you should clean it once or twice a year. Run an intensive programme with the machine empty and a special dishwasher cleaning product available from any reputable dealer.

Prolonged period of non-use

Clean your machine completely then unplug the electricity supply and close the water tap. Keep the appliance at a temperature above freezing.

Information for test laboratories

Capacity : 14 place setting :

Comparative tests according to : Fig. 10-11-13

with the drying button condenser activated, upper basket : setting the hight position. IEC 436, DIN 44990 :

Programme 3 "Intensive Wash 70^

EN50242：

Program 2 "Organic Wash 55^

• It is essential that the softener be adjusted to a setting immediately above the recommended one, according to the hardness of your water, to take into account the lack of phosphate in the standardised detergent.
  Rinsing product set at:2
• Quantity of washing product : 35 g. product B

Troubleshooting

Problems	Causes
The dishwasher will not start	- Is it plugged in? - Is the door properly closed? - Is the water connected? - Check that the "delayed start" is on "0" (according to the model)
The dishes are not properly washed (or their are stains in it)	- Programme choice. Choose the programme best adapted to the type of wash - Make sure nothing is blocking the circulation of the water - Check the dishes are properly arranged. - Only use specially designed washing products - Check the waste well, filters, arms, joints and door rim are clean - Clean the filter - Check that the washing arm can freely rotate
Greasy stains	- Increase the dose of washing product - Use a new packet of washing product - Choose a better adapted programme
Limescale deposits on the dishes	Check it is limescale (clean with vinegar). If yes : - Check the hardness of the water
The dishes are dull	Too soft water is aggressive for glasses. - Check the hardness of the water - Reduce the softener and if necessary remove the regenerating salt.
Traces of salt (salty taste on the dishes)	- Add water to the salt pot and reload if necessary. - Cap badly closed.
Blackened or marked silverware	- Remove food residue immediately after use - Separate silverware from other metals - Choose detergent recommended for silverware
Traces of rust on knife blades	- Use knives suitable for dishwashers
The dishwasher does not empty	- Remove the siphon stop valve - Check the drain pipe is not bent or crushed - You have moved your dishwasher and have tipped it backwards. To restart the pump, unhook the draining rod, lay it on the floor at the end of a basin, draining should restart. Then turn off the "Start/Stop" button, put the draining rod back and restart your programme.
	This machine complies with all applicable safety standards. Any repairs should be carried out by a qualified technician. Repairs carried out by unqualified technicians may be dangerous for the user.

If you have problems not covered by these remarks, consult your dealer or After-Sales Service. Have the machine type, series number or that mentioned on the rating plate (inside the door) ready.

You will so avoid unnecessary delays and cost.

6-LAVAGEMECO 50^

The photograph above, with the lower basket removed, shows the main points described in this Instruction Book.

1 - Work top (certain models)
2 - Upper basket
3 - Cleaning liquid container
4 - Regenerating salt container
5 - Self-cleaning micro filter
6 - Rating plate (After sales service references)
7 - Lower sprinkling arm
8 - Main filterl
9 - Waste trap
10 - Rinsing product container

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The photograph above, with the lower basket removed, shows the main points described in this Instruction Book.

1 - Work top (certain models)
2 - Upper basket
3 - Cleaning liquid container
4 - Regenerating salt container
5 - Self-cleaning micro filter
6 - Rating plate (After sales service references)
7 - Lower sprinkling arm
8 - Main filterl
9 - Waste trap
10 - Rinsing product container

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