User manual PANASONIC NP-B6M1FIGB

[. . . ] Operating Instructions & installation instructions Bedienungsanleitung & Montageanleitung Driftsvejledning & Monteringsvejledning Mode d’emploi et instructions d’installation English English DISHWASHER (For home use) GESCHIRRSPÜLMASCHINE (Für den Heimgebrauch) VAATWASSER (Voor thuisgebruik) LAVE VAISSELLE (Pour un usage domestique) Deutsch Deutsch Nederlands Nederlands NP-B6M1 Model No. Français Français For Domestic Use Only Nur für den Hausgebrauch Voor huishoudelijk gebruik Pour Usage Domestique Soulement Contents 1. 6. Safety and operating instructions ___________________________ 2 Installation and set-up____________________________________ 5 Description of the controls ________________________________ 8 Operating instructions ___________________________________ 16 Cleaning and maintenance _______________________________ 30 Troubleshooting _______________________________________ 34 Thank you for choosing this products. Please read this manual carefully as it contains all the information required concerning the right conditions for safe and proper use of your dishwasher. Please keep this manual for future reference. The individual sections are laid out as an easy to follow step-by-step guide to all the appliance's functions, complete with detailed illustrations. [. . . ] Use the washing program that is most appropriate for each type of load. Do not carry out any preliminary rinsing. If available, connect the dishwasher to a hot water supply up to 60° C. Use the ENERGY SAVE option. TO CUT DOWN ON DETERGENT CONSUMPTION!… AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT The phosphates contained in dishwasher detergents are harmful to the environment. To avoid using excessive amounts of detergent and to save on electricity, observe the following: • • separate the more delicate items from dishes that are more resistant to aggressive detergents and high temperatures; do not pour the detergent directly on the dishes. 14 User instructions If the door has to be opened while washing is in progress, the program will be interrupted. The relative light will keep flashing and a beeper will signal that the cycle has not been completed. You must wait about 1 minute before closing the door to restart the program. When the door is closed the program will continue from where it was interrupted. This operation should only be carried out if strictly necessary, because it might cause problems in execution of the program. END OF CYCLE At the end of the washing cycle the dishwasher gives a short acoustic signal and the program indicators nos 5 and 6 blink for 5 minutes, after which the dishwasher switches off automatically to reduce sleep mode power consumption. To switch the dishwasher back on, the ON/OFF button must be pressed. REMOVING THE DISHES At the end of the washing program, wait at least 20 minutes before removing the dishes, to allow them to cool down. To prevent any water droplets on the upper basket from falling on the dishes in the lower basket, it is advisable to unload the lower basket first, and then the upper basket. 15 User instructions 4. Operating instructions Once the dishwasher has been correctly installed, prepare for use as follows: • • • • Adjust the water softening system; Add the regenerating salt; Adjust the rinse aid dispenser setting; Add the rinse aid and detergent. 4. 1 Using the water softening system The amount of scale contained in the water (water hardness index) can cause whitish staining on the dry dishes, which tend to become dull over time. The dishwasher is equipped with an automatic softening system which uses a special regenerating salt to reduce the hardness of the water. The dishwasher is factory set for water hardness level 3. SALT When using water of medium hardness, the regenerating salt container should be refilled after approximately 20 washing cycles. The salt container can hold approximately 1. 7 kg of salt in grains. The container is situated at the bottom of the dishwasher. After removing the lower basket, unscrew the salt container cap by turning it anticlockwise and pour in the salt using the funnel supplied with the dishwasher. Before replacing the cap, remove any salt residues from around the opening. • • When using the dishwasher for the first time, in addition to the salt it is also necessary to add one litre of water to the container. Each time the salt container is refilled, make sure that the cap is securely closed. The mixture of water and detergent must never penetrate the salt container, as this would compromise the operation of the regeneration system. In the event of this occurring, the warranty will be invalidated. [. . . ] Plug the mains lead back into the socket. Reconnect the water intake hose and open up the water supply. TROUBLESHOOTING MINOR PROBLEMS In some cases it is possible to remedy minor problems by referring to the following instructions: If the program fails to start, check that: • • • • the dishwasher is connected to the electrical power supply; there is no power failure; the water supply is open; the dishwasher door is properly closed. If water remains inside the dishwasher, check that: • • • the drain hose is not kinked; the drain siphon is not obstructed; the dishwasher filters are not clogged. If the dishes are not being cleaned properly, check that: • • • • • • the correct amount of detergent has been added; there is regenerating salt inside the special container; the dishes are being loaded correctly; the selected program is suitable for the dish types and their degree of soiling; all the filters are clean and positioned correctly; the spray arm nozzles are not obstructed by any ojects and can rotate freely. 32 User instructions If the dishes fail to dry or remain dull, check that: • • • there is rinse aid inside the special container; the rinse aid dispenser setting is correct; the detergent used is of good quality and has not lost its effectiveness (for example, through incorrect storage, with the box left open). If the dishes show signs of streaking, staining, etc. , check that: • the rinse aid dispenser setting is not too high. If there are visible traces of rust inside the tank: • the tank is made of steel, and therefore any rust marks are due to external elements (fragments of rust from the water pipes, pots, cutlery, etc. ). Special products are commercially available to remove such marks; check that the amount of detergent being used is correct. Certain detergents can be more corrosive than others. [. . . ]