P&C DWVFI 18 User manual
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DWVFI 18
CONTENTS
1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................................ 5
2 RECYCLING ..................................................................................................... 9
3 INSTALLATION .............................................................................................. 10
4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................... 12
5 BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE ............................................................. 13
6 LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER.................................................................. 17
7 PROGRAMS AND OPTIONS TABLE........................................................... 24
8 OPERATING THE PRODUCT....................................................................... 25
9 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING................................................................ 29
10 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................ 33
11 PRACTICAL INFORMATION ...................................................................... 35
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Thank you for choosing this product.
This user manual contains important information on safety and instructions intended to
assist you in the operation and maintenance of your appliance.
Please take the time to read this user manual before using your appliance and keep this
book for future reference.
Icon Type Meaning
WARNING Serious injury or death risk
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Dangerous voltage risk
FIRE Warning; Risk of re / ammable materials
CAUTION Injury or property damage risk
IMPORTANT / NOTE Operating the system correctly
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INTRODUCTION
Please read this user manual and particularly the
safety instructions completely and carefully. They will
save you time and eort and help to ensure optimum
dishwasher performance.
Be sure to observe all listed warnings and cautions.
Look particularly for the icons with exclamation marks
inside. The information icon will also provide important
references.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in injury. It
may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
NOTICE: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage
to the dishwasher, the tableware, the equipment or the
environment.
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1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using the dishwasher, follow
basic precautions. Read all instructions before using
the dishwasher! Save these operating instructions
and pass them on to any future user.
• Use the dishwasher only for its intended purpose as
described in this user manual. This appliance
is intended for normal household use only. Do not
change the specification of the appliance. The
manufacturer disclaims responsibility for damage
or injury caused by improper use of this appliance.
• The information in this user manual must be followed
to minimize the risk of fire or explosion and to prevent
property damage, personal injury or loss of life
• Use only detergents or cleaning agents recommended
for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach
of children.
• When loading items to be washed.
1) Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to
damage the door seal, and
2) Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce
the risk of injuries.
• Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked
“dishwasher safe”or the equivalent. For plastic
items not so marked,check the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
• Do not touch the HEATING ELEMENT during or
immediately after use.
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• Do not operate your dishwasher unless all
ENCLOSURE panels are properly in place.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish
rack of the dishwasher.
• The cup racks are designed to support cups, glasses
and kitchen utensils. When the cup racks are in the
dishwasher do not lean on or use the cup racks to
support your body weight.
• This appliance must be grounded. In the event of
a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce
the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least
resistance for electric current. This appliance is
equipped with a cord having an equipmentgrounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
WARNING:
Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualied electrician or service representative if
you are in doubt whether the appliance is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided
with the appliance, if it will not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
• Some dishwasher detergents are strongly alkaline.
They can be extremely dangerous if swallowed. Avoid
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contact with the skin and eyes and keep children and
inrm persons away from the dishwasher when the
door is open.
Consult a doctor immediately if detergent has been
swallowed or inhaled.
• Do not remove the dishes from the appliance until
the program is complete. Some detergent may remain
on the dishes.
• Check that the detergent dispenser is empty after the
completion of each wash program.
• Do not drink and play with the water in the appliance.
harmful residues could be present.
• To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to
play in or on a dishwasher.
• When children become old enough to operate the
appliance, it is the responsibility of the parents/legal
guardians to ensure the children are instructed in safe
practices by qualied persons.
• Do not leave the appliance with the open door
unattended to avoid stepping accidentally onto it.
WARNING: Before any maintenance operation,
deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains
plug from the socket.
• Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam
to clean the appliance.
• Ensure that there are no visible water leaks during
and after the rst use of the appliance.
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• To avoid oor damage and possible mold growth,
do not allow wet areas to remain around or under the
dishwasher.
• To avoid dishwasher damage, do not allow water to
remain in your dishwasher systems through extended
periods of freezing.
RISK OF INJURY: To avoid risk of injury, always use
caution when opening the door during or following a
wash cycle as hot water or steam may escape.
• Do not store or use ammable liquids or vapors in
the area of the dishwasher, near or on the appliance.
• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be
produced in a hotwater system that has not been
used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. If the hot-water system has not been
used for such a period, before using the dishwasher
turn on all hot-water faucets and let the water ow
from each for several minutes. This will release any
accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is ammable,
do not smoke or use an open ame during this
time.
• Please check the water supply line periodically. It is
susceptible to breakage. It becomes less exible as
time goes by. Replace it immediately when it is torn,
cut, swollen or there is water leakage.
2 RECYCLING
Remove the door to the washing compartment when
removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding
it. Ensure that the appliance presents no danger
to children while being stored for disposal. Before
disposing the dishwasher:
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
•Cut o the mains cable and discard it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent children and pets
to get closed in the appliance
Old appliances may contain materials that can be
recycled. Please contact your local recycling authority
about the possibility of recycling these materials.
Please keep the dishwasher packaging out of the
reach of children after unpacking it.
WARNING!:
Risk of injury or suocation! Ensure that any plastic
wrappings, bags, small pieces etc. are disposed of
safely and kept out of the reach of children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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3 INSTALLATION
WARNING: When installing the dishwasher,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
Please check the standards and local codes for
placement of machine.
• Installation, maintenance and repair should be
performed by a qualied installer. Work by unqualied
persons could be dangerous and may void the
warranty.
• Do not operate the appliance if damaged,
malfunctioning, partially disassembled or if it has
missing or broken parts.
• Before installation or service, disconnect the power
supply to the work area by unplugging the unit,
“tripping” the circuit breaker or removing the fuse.
• Only connect the dishwasher to the power supply
when all installation and plumbing work is complete.
• Never connect the ground wire to gas lines, or hot
water pipes, plumbing lines.
• Do not install or store the dishwasher where it can be
exposed to below freezing temperatures or exposed to
weather.
• Dishwasher must be secured to adjacent cabinetry
using the brackets provided. Failure to do this may
cause damage to property or bodily injury.
• Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized
power supply
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