STV1135 - Dishwasher BRANDT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL STV1135 BRANDT

2 - What to do before using the machine for the first time . . . . . .30-34

Description of your dishwasher Description of your dishwasher Please read your dishwasher’s installation and operating manuals carefully so that your machine will provide full and complete satisfaction. These will enable you to discover all the advantages of this machine and put them to best use. Upper basket Washing product container Rotating nozzle (depending on the model) Anti-blocking size wire (depending on the model) Lower sprinkling arm Regenerating salt reservoir Main filter Drying valve (depending on the model) Information plate (AfterSales service reference) Waste filters Rinsing agent container The above photograph of the machine with the lower basket removed shows you all the main components described in these operating instructions. Your dishwasher is fitted with safety systems protecting you from flooding: The ANTI-OVERFLOW SYSTEM. This system automatically activates the drain pump if the water in the tub reaches an abnormal level. The ANTI-LEAK SYSTEM. (depending on the model) This system cuts off the water supply if a leak is detected under the machine.

START/CANCEL: Pressing this button SALT LIGHT: This indicates that there is starts this prono regenerating salt. gramme. Holding the button pressed RINSE AID : This down for 2 seconds indicates that cancels the there is no rinse Programme. aid. WASHING LIGHT: this shows you that the washing programme is running. PROGRAMMES KNOB: turn the programmes knob to the desired position. END OF PROGRAMME LIGHT: this shows you that the washing cycle has finished.

What to do before using the machine for the first time STEP 1: Adjusting the water softener For impeccable washing and drying results with no streaks. The water softener must be adjusted correctly to ensure no streaks after washing and drying. Your dishwasher is fitted with a water softening system that operates using regenerating salt. You must set the water softener according to the hardness of the water in your area. ➀ - Measuring the water hardness To do this: contact your local water supplier to find out the water hardness level and adjust on the machine as described below.

Adjustment via the cursor inside the tub. Adjust the setting using the cursor on the left-hand side inside the tub by positioning it correctly on the desired number, depending on the water hardness. Testing strip Check that the cursor is fully over the number. Water hardness Salt required > 70°F

You must fill the salt reservoir with water before using the machine, even if the water softener setting selected does not require any regenerating salt. If you move house and take the dishwasher with you you will need to check the water hardness and adjust accordingly. For good wash results it is very important to set the dishwasher to the correct level of water hardness and to set the correct level of rinse aid.

What to do before using the machine for the first time ③ Filling the regenerating salt reservoir You must fill this, with water just before starting your first wash then add the salt: Salt reservoir Filling with salt is essential to obtain a good wash with no streaks. The salt regenerates the resins, which soften the water by removing its limestone content unless Never put deterthe water is already sufficiently soft gent in this reservoir: this will ruin (see “Adjusting the water softener”). the water softener. - Unscrew the salt reservoir’s stopper and remove it. - Use the funnel to introduce the salt. (available from the after-sales department under reference : 31X3964). - Fill the reservoir with regenerating salt specially designed for dishwashers. - On the first time, add water until it reaches the edge of the reservoir. - Screw the salt reservoir’s stop

back in fully. Do not use kitchen salt. Should any regenerating salt overflow when filling, we recommend that you remove the loose salt crystals to avoid oxidising the machine. Indication of the level of instance when putting the regenerating salt machine into operating using the SALT indicator light: sample. This illuminates showing salt If the water is especially needs to be added. After you have soft and does not require the refilled the salt reservoir, the light use of any regenerating salt, may still remain lit until the salt has dissolved sufficiently, generally the SALT light remains lit. after one cycle (or if the reservoir has not been completely filled, for

What to do before using the machine for the first time STEP 2: Rinse aid STEP 3: For brilliant and very dry results ➀ Filling When putting the machine into operation, fill the container level with the top of the adjustment lever. Put in at least all the contents of the sample supplied. Tablets Place the tablet in the compartment. underneath the top basket. Contents: 120 ml (approx. one glass) Powder or liquid Pull the container out to fill it with liquid detergent or powder. Fill it up to the Minimum mark for lightly soiled items. Fill it up to the Maximum mark for dirty items. Close the container. Indicator: Opaque: some product remaining Brilliant: container empty Should any rinse aid overflow when filling, mop up the excess to avoid foam forming. Keep all these products out of children’s reach and away from any damp environments. Only use the washing products specially designed for dishwasher use. VERY IMPORTANT: Adjustment lever The rinse aid indicator light: This illuminates showing rinse aid must be added.

the washing products for a clean wash For easy loading, the detergent container is located on the front of the upper basket. The detergent container is designed to take tablets powder or liquid recommended for dishwasher use. Close the container tightly ➁ Adjustment (if necessary) The original setting is in the middle (Medium position: setting 2). After a few cycles, if there are streaks or the drying is poor, you can adjust the setting using the adjustment lever: - Setting 1 to reduce the dose, (soft water) - Setting 3 to increase the dose (hard water) What to do before using the machine for the first time - For good wash results it is recommended to use individual detergent, salt and rinse aid products. - However “2 in 1” tablets (detergent and rinse aid) can be used, if so, you may need to adjust the rinse aid dial according to the wash results (see page 32) - Good wash results depend on getting the salt + rinse aid levels set correctly according to use level of water hardness (see pages 30-32).

Loading the dishwasher The lower basket Lay the items out so that the water can circulate freely and spray all the utensils. Place the plates and the wide pots and pans at the sides. Do not intersperse or superimpose plates and dishes or place them side-by-side. The fold-down spikes help you to arrange your large items (depending on the model). No items should interfere with the rotation of the washing arms (pot handles, cutlery, etc.) Anti-blocking size wire (depending on the model) Unloading the dishwasher First of all empty the lower basket to avoid any drops of water falling onto it from the upper basket. Items unsuitable for dishwasher use - Wooden cutting boards - Oxidisable steel or non heat-resistant plastic utensils, - Pewter or copper items, - Glued items, - Cutlery with wooden, horn or mother-of-pearl handles, - Antique or hand-painted porcelain. When purchasing crockery, glassware, cutlery, etc., ensure that they are suitable for use in a dishwasher.

Loading the dishwasher Cutlery Removable grilds are available if you wish to organise the loading of your cutlery. For optimum washing and drying, use these separation grilds fully or partially. - Place your cutlery with the handles at the bottom. - Avoid washing cutlery with horn handles in your machine. - Separate silverware from cutlery in other metals using the separation grills. The sliding cutlery baskets These can be arranged in any position in the lower basket. You can therefore arrange different loads according to the items you wish to wash. You can place a cutlery basket in the upper basket. If your cutlery or your plates are too large, adjust the height of the upper basket (it is height-adjustable). Important note: For safety reasons, we recommend that you arrange any knives with pointed ends point downwards in the cutlery baskets (to avoid accidents). Any long-bladed knives and other sharp kitchen utensils should be placed flat in the upper basket.

Loading the dishwasher Selecting and running a washing programme The upper basket Refer to the Programmes table on the following page to determine the best programme for the amount of washing up and how dirty it is. This basket is designed in particular to take: glasses, cups, ramekins, small salad bowls, bowls, saucers, etc. Arrange the items methodically to save space (a row of glasses, cups, bowls, etc.). Turn the programmes knob to the desired programme Check that the power cable is plugged into the socket and that the water tap is open. Place glasses, cups and bowls facing downwards. Soak Normal Eco Bio Starting the washing programme Select the programme you desire and press the “Start” button. The programme will start and illuminate. the “Washing” light Depending on the model: when loading large plates into the lower basket, you may have to adjust the height of the upper basket. This can be done even when the basket is full. ① Adjusting to the HIGH POSITION: Gently lift the basket until you hear the first “Click” on both sides. ② Adjusting to the LOW POSITION: Lift the basket at the back on both sides (“Click”) and then gently lower it. Check that the slides are both at the same height and that the basket is level.

Programme end The “Stop” light flashes 15 minutes before the end of the programme and the “Washing” light stay permanently lit. When the programme is finished, the light is permanently lit and the “Washing” light will be light out. You can then remove your washing up. Rest the programmes knob to position “0” to switch off the power to your machine

The washing programmes Type of items: Mixed -Porcelain, pans, cutlery, glasses, etc. This very short cycle Quantity, type, enables you rinse amount of food through your items while residue. waiting wash them until the following day or even the day after. Soak Running a programme and options Resistant Mixed Delicate A large amount dried-on and adhering r e s i d u e , baked-on stains, grease, residue from frying, cooked cheese, sauce, etc. N o r m a l amount of dried-on and adhering residue: everyday items

1,3 For information only Length in minutes Water Energy

0,02 Air drying The ventilation system is re-activated for 5 minutes every hour until the door is opened. The “End” light flashes during 5 minutes. Advantages: Your washing up and the tub are perfectly dry. Do not place anything in front of the door (bags, tea towels, etc.), which may block the ventilation grill. Your machine is pre-set at the factory to run the ventilation system for a maximum of 5 hours. Extra drying option: Your machine must be unpowered, in position “0” Programmes Cold pre-wash Cancelling a programme Hold down the “Start Cancel” button for two seconds. The programme will stop and the “Washing” light will light out. You can then re-programme.

1,05 Turn the programmes knob to the option desired, as shown opposite. The or the and then go out. light will first of all flash Extra drying Extra drying not activated activated To alter the option: hold down the “Start” button and turn the programmes knob to the option desired, as shown opposite The or the and then go out. light will first of all flash activated The values correspond to normal conditions of use. They may vary with the load, the temperature, the hardness of water or the supply voltage. not activated

Running maintenance Cleaning the waste filters The filtration system consists of several components: A – The two-part waste filter B – The main filter C – The micro-filter Running maintenance The filters are located in the middle of the tub and must be cleaned regularly to ensure optimum washing results. Regularly proceed to clean (if required): All around the door and the door seal with a damp sponge to remove any deposits. Every year To ensure your machine’s longterm operation, clean it once or twice a year by running an Intensive programme with the machine empty, using a commercially available special dishwasher cleaning product. ➀ Before removing the filters, remove any waste from the main filter with a sponge to avoid the waste blocking the sprinkling arms.

the waste filter a quarter turn and remove it.

➁ Unscrew Prolonged stoppage Clean your dishwasher completely, then disconnect the power supply and close the water tap. Keep your machine away from the risk of frost. ③ Remove the main filter Only use soap and water on the casing and the control panel. Do not use abrasive powders, metal sponges, alcohol-based products or thinners. Use a soft cloth or a sponge. If you are moving, to avoid any water leaking, first of all run a Soak programme. ④ Remove the micro-filter. A - Two-part waste filters. ⑤ Carefully clean all the filters under running water.

To re-inset the filters Follow the above instructions in reverse. Important: Do not forget to lock the waste filter by turning it a quarter turn.

Protecting the environment Recycling the packaging

Warning: Keep all the

packaging materials out of children’s reach (e.g. plastic bags, polystyrene, etc.): these can be dangerous for children: risk of suffocation). Recovering and reprocessing packaging material saves on material and reduces the amount of waste. Take your packaging to the nearest recycling centre. Contact your town’s local authorities for details of its location. Recycling your old dishwasher If you wish to dispose of your old dishwasher, make it completely unusable. Break the door lock so that it cannot close (children can become locked in when playing inside the machine – risk of suffocation). Remove the electrical plug and cut off the power cable. Take your unusable machine to the nearest recycling centre. Contact your town’s local authorities for details of its location. Washing economically regenerating salt or rinse aid. Follow the recommendations in and ecologically DO not wash the items first by hand (unnecessary waste of water). Use your dishwasher’s capacity to the full. You will then wash economically and ecologically. Always select a washing programme suitable for the type of items and how dirty they are. Do not overdose with detergent,

these instructions (Pages 30 - 32 - 33) and the manufacturer’s instructions on the pack. Ensure that the water softener is set correctly (see Page 30) Troubleshooting, what to do? If you are in any doubt about the operation of your machine, before calling a qualified engineer, check the following points (depending on the symptoms noticed). When first using the machine Small door leak Possible causes What to do - The machine is wobbly, - Adjust the adjustable not level feet - The door is not correct- - Adjust the rear feet ly centred on the tub - The seal’s lip has been - Take off the door seal flattened during storage. all around the door. - Leak at the tap Small leak around or under the machine (move the machine to locate the - Leak in the machine leak better) - Check that the seal is present and re-tighten the nut - Close the water tap and call an engineer. The door “catches” when - The machine or the door is not correctly you close it centred on the tub - Recentre the door by adjusting the rear feet. - Contact the installer. - The door springs are The door falls down not tensioned enough heavily when you open it to compensate for the (integratable models) weight of the basket. - Pull the machine out 10cm and tighten the 2 tensioning screws. - Contact the installer. The door is not level when open or goes back up too quickly (integratable machine) - The door springs are over-tensioned. - No wooden panel - Pull the machine out 10cm and tighten the 2 tensioning screws. - Fit a wooden panel to the door (a chipboard panel OK if on a temporary basis) and adjust the springs. - Contact the installer. The upper basket will not - Poor handling (the bas- - Move the basket graduket has been pulled ally on one side and stay in the high position upwards too quickly). then the other (until you hear a “Click”) = -> see the Operating Instructions. Programming, display anomalies Possible causes What to do - Use these programmes The cycle takes too long. - The energy-saving programmes take longer preferably at night because they compensate when the length and for the lower washing and the finishing time are drying temperatures by not important. longer agitation and drying.

Troubleshooting, what to do? Programming, display anomalies The lights light up one after another Possible causes - Wrongly programmed. The Salt light does not go - No salt or too little salt out in the reservoir to trigger the float. Poor operation Possible causes Troubleshooting, what to do? What to do - Cancel the current programme by holding down the “Start” button for 3 seconds and then reprogramme. - Fill the reservoir and wait until the cycle ends. If the water is soft enough not to require salt, the Salt light is permanently lit. What to do The machine cuts off - Insufficient amperage to - Check the plug’s amperage (10A minimum) supply all the equipand the meter’s capacity ment being used at the same time. - Call an engineer. - Internal fault in the machine The machine will not start - No power supply to the - Check the socket and the fuse socket - Check that the tap is - The tap is closed open - The water supply hose - Check that hose run is kinked - Cancel by pressing - Programme selection “Start” for 3 seconds error and programme and reprogramme blocked - “Start” button held down - Press “Start” only briefly to start the programme too long (> 2 seconds) - Safety system (anti-leak) - Call an engineer. The machine does not drain. - Remove the protective - Protective cover on the sink’s U bend not removed cover - Drainage hose kinked - Check the hose runs correctly behind the machine - Drain filter totally - Remove the filters and blocked clean them and the drain hole - Start a soak programme. If the fault persists, call - Pump blocked. an engineer.

Poor operation Possible causes A lot of residue left on - The drain hole and the the main filter at the end filters are blocked by of the cycle. too much residue. Steam appears approx. 20 minutes before the end of the cycle (model with ventilated drying). Poor washing results What to do - Remove the filters and clean them and the drain hole. Remove any large amounts of residue from the plates before placing them in the dishwasher. - The steam from drying - A normal but infrequent is in contact with a flow occurrence only when drying starts (connecof cold air. ted with the temperature of the room, draughts, etc.). Possible causes What to do Traces of food, deposits, “grains of sand” in the glasses. - Arrange the items cor- The washing up has rectly; use the most suibeen badly arranged table areas and acces(items masked by sories for each type of another, larger item or item (see Operating placed under it, items Instructions). side by side or nesting - Check that the agitator together). rotates freely (sizing - The upper agitator is wire), set the basket to blocked by cutlery, the High position if necplates, etc.) - The filter is not screwed essary. - Check the seating and in tightly and is lifting the tightness of the filduring washing ter (screw it in fully to - The micro-filter’s sieve the right). is clogged. - Remove and clean all the filters (with warm water), including the sieve. Greasy marks. - Too little detergent, poor detergent, stale detergent. - Unsuitable programme (temperature too low, not long enough). - Increase the amount of detergent; try another detergent. - Select a programme with a higher temperature.

Troubleshooting, what to do? Poor washing results White marks (Identify the nature of the marks) Possible causes - Chalky film (can be removed with vinegar). - Traces of salt (item ahs a salty taste) Troubleshooting, what to do? What to do - Check that there is salt in the reservoir (light unlit = OK) - Check the water hardness at the tap and that the water softener is set correctly. Set it on a higher setting if necessary. - Water too hard for using a “3 in 1” detergent (not recommended). - Items poorly arranged - Not enough or poor detergent - Programme with too low a temperature. Run marks or dried droplets on the glasses - Insufficient or no rinse aid. - Poor or out-of-date rinse aid.

- Turn the open ends (of glasses, bowls, etc.) towards the jets - Increase the amount of detergent - Select a more suitable programme, with a higher temperature. - Check the indicator light and fill the reservoir completely, set the dispenser to the upper position if necessary. - Replace with a recent agent (a good rinse aid dilutes easily and foams in cold water). Possible causes What to do Traces of rust on stainless - The quality of the stain- - Use special “dishwasteel less steel (in knives in sher-safe” cutlery particular) is unsuitable - Check that the salt pot’s for washing in a machine. stopper is firmly closed. Poor washing results A lot of drops on the glasses Possible causes - Insufficient or no rinse aid. - The dose has not been distributed. - Check that the salt pot’s stopper is firmly closed. - Opalisation of the glass - Check the water hardbecause water too soft ness at the tap and that (cannot be removed). the water softener is set correctly. Some detergent tablets are more aggressive to glasses and decorations (change the detergent, use a protective product if necessary). Coloured marks (tea, wine, coffee, blood) Poor operation - Position of the items. What to do - Check the indicator light and fill the reservoir completely. - If the reservoir is not empty after approximately 60 washes, call an engineer. - To relieve the problem, arrange the items so as to restrict as much as possible any water retention: if possible, leave the door ajar for a few minutes. Drops on plastic glasses, Tefal coatings, etc. - These insulating items have a low calorific mass. - Arrange them optimally, prioritising the use of the upper basket if possible. Drying is less good in rapid programmes. - In the rapid programmes, the drying temperature and the drying time are reduced to restrict the length of the cycle to a minimum level. - Select the most appropriate rapid programme. Condensation on the - Condensation may form walls of the inner door or on the walls, particularthe tub. ly after cooling down (sound insulation increases its occurrence).

Instructions for laboratory tests Instructions Présentation for de laboratory votre lave-vaisselle tests Arrange the items as shown in Figures A – B – C (see following page) in accordance with EN 50242 : standard: Bio Programme and the Mixed method (IEC 436/DIN 44900) : ECO

Setting for the upper basket

Loaded in accordance with the instructions on the following page, with no side shelves.

The water softener MUST be set to a setting immediately higher than that recommended, depending on the water hardness, to take into account the lack of phosphate in standardised detergents.

For more information on the comparison tests in accordance with EN 50242 regarding the level of soiling, the type of items, etc., please contact the manufacturer of the machine before commencing testing.