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RDW6012FI
Dishwasher
User Guide
&
Installation & Service Instructions
U109980 - 02
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Contents 1. Before You Start 1 2. Overview and Operation 2 3. Looking after your Dishwasher 11 4. Troubleshooting 13 5. Installation 15 6. General Information 19 7. Circuit Diagram 20 8. Technical Data 21
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DocNo.800-0101 - Introduction 1. Before You Start At Time of Delivery If a Fault Occurs Check packaging and dishwasher immediately for signs of If the appliance malfunctions, turn off the water supply and transport damage. If the appliance is damaged DO NOT USE. disconnect the plug from the wall socket. If you cannot solve Contact your supplier or customer services. the problem, contact your service centre. Please dispose of packaging materials properly. Only authorised persons should make repa
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DocNo.800-0201 - Overview - R6012 dishwasher 2. Overview and Operation Getting to Know Your Dishwasher Dishwasher Interior (Fig.2-1) Fig.2-1 � � � � � 6h 4h 2h 1 2 P � � ArtNo.800-0108 - RDW6012 annotated � A Upper rack � � B Upper spray arm C Lower rack � � D Cutlery basket E Control panel F Lower spray arm G Salt container cap H Washing fi lter Detergent and rinse aid I dispenser J Water inlet hose K Drain hose L Power supply cord Control Panel (Fig.2-2) Fig.2-2 � � � � � 6h 4h 2h 1 P 2 � � �
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Salt Fig.2-3 The hardness of water varies from place to place. If hard water is used in the dishwasher, deposits will form on the dishes and utensils. ArtNo.800-0203 - The appliance is equipped with a special softener that uses a Low salt indicator salt specifically designed to eliminate lime and minerals from the water. Loading the salt into the container Always use salt intended for use with dishwashers. The salt container is located beneath the lower rack and Fig.2-4 should be filled as f
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Rinse Aid Fig.2-5 This product makes dishes sparkle and helps them to dry without spotting. The dispenser is located on the inside panel ArtNo.800-0205 - of the door. Low rinse aid indicator When the low rinse aid indicator (Fig.2-5) lights you must add rinse aid. Loading the rinse aid To load the rinse aid: 1. To open the dispenser, turn the cap in an anti-clockwise Fig.2-6 direction and remove (Fig.2-6). 2. Pour in the rinse aid, making sure not to overfill. Regulate the amount of rinse ai
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Detergent tablets explained What you should not put into the dishwasher Classic Tabs Cutlery and tableware manufactured in whole or part from The tab contains Stain Soakers, which dissolve instantly to wood. They become faded and unsightly in appearance. soften really dried on food residues such as baked on egg and Furthermore the adhesives that are used are not suitable for cheese sauces. the temperature that occurs inside the dishwasher. The blue layer then works to break down and lift o
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Arranging Crockery, Glasses, etc. in the Fig.2-10 Dishwasher Before placing the dishes in the dishwasher, remove larger food particles to prevent the filter from becoming clogged, resulting in reduced performance. If the pots and pans have baked-on food that is extremely hard to remove, we recommend that they are soaked before washed. This will eliminate the need for extra wash cycles. Pull out the rack to load the dishwasher. Using the lower rack We recommend that you place the most difficult
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7 Programme Overview Types of Detergent crockery e.g. Amount Condition Energy Water Wash Type of food Delayed Rinse Duration china, pots & of food of food Description of cycle ½ Load consumption consumption programme remaining start aid (mins) Extended pans, cutlery, remaining remaining (kWh) (l) Prewash wash glassses, etc. Prewash with hot water. – 25g 5g 122 1.44 18 Extended wash at 70°C. Rinse with cold water. Soups, casseroles, Rinse with hot water. 25g 5g 104 1.25 16 I
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Washing Dishes Fig.2-15 Programme selection The most appropriate programme can be identified by comparing the type of crockery, cutlery, etc., as well as the amount and condition of food remains, with the details contained in Table 2-2, the wash cycle table. The corresponding programme sequence, duration and consumption details are shown in the right half of the table. Fig.2-16 Example: Use the normal programme for dishes and utensils that are heavily soiled. Earn savings P If only a small n
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Interrupting the programme Fig.2-17 A cycle that is underway can be modified if it has only been running for a short time. Otherwise, the detergent may have already been used, and the appliance may have already 6h 4h 2h drained the wash water. If this is the case the detergent dispenser must be refilled; see ‘Loading the detergent’. ArtNo.800-0213 - Operation 3 To cancel a programme that is underway, carefully open the door and press the programme button and hold it in for about 3 seconds. F
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Memory Function Module If a power cut occurs while the selected washing program is active, the program is not cancelled. The controls use a microprocessor device to memorize the information about the selected washing program. Once the power is returned to the machine, the dishwasher will resume from the point it was interrupted. Cancelling or modifying a washing program cycle 1. To modify or cancel a washing cycle it is necessary to reset the previous programming, by holding the programm
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DocNo.800-0301 - Care & maintenance - RDW6012 dishwasher 3. Looking after your Dishwasher Care Fig.3-1 After Every Wash After every wash, set the ON-OFF button to OFF and leave the door slightly ajar so that moisture and odours are not trapped ArtNo.800-0203 - Low salt indicator inside. Before cleaning or performing maintenance isolate from mains. Overall condition of appliance Check that no grease or scale has accumulated on the inside Fig.3-2 of the dishwasher. If you discover any depos
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Spray arms Fig.3-5 Limescale and remnants of food in the washing water can block the nozzles in the spray arms and the arm mountings. Inspect the nozzles in the spray arms for blocked holes due to remnants of food. If necessary, pull the lower arm (Fig.3-5) upwards and lift it off. Unscrew the upper spray arm (Fig.3-6). ArtNo.800-0505 - Cleaning the lower spray arm Clean both spray arms under running water. Refit the spray arms. Ensure that the lower arm has locked into place and the upper
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DocNo.800-0400 - Troubleshooting - Dishwashers 4. Troubleshooting Resolving minor problems yourself Fig.4-1 Experience has shown that you can resolve most problems that occur during normal daily usage yourself, without having to call out a service engineer. Not only does this save costs but it also means that the appliance is available to use. The following list of common occurrences and their remedies should help you identify the causes of most problems. ArtNo.800-0601 - RDW6012 - Troubles
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Lower spray arm rotates with difficulty • Too many items in the rack. • The spray arm is blocked by small items or food remains. • Items in the rack were touching each other. • Not enough detergent was added to dispenser. Lid in detergent compartment cannot be closed • Detergent compartment has been overfilled. • Selected wash programme was not intensive enough. • Mechanism is clogged with remnants of detergent. • Rotation of spray arm obstructed by dishes, etc. • Nozzles in spray arm are blocked
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���� DocNo.800-0501 - Installation - RDW6012 dishwasher 5. Installation Positioning the Dishwasher Fig.5-1 The dishwasher should be aligned to the front of the adjacent cabinets, with allowance made for the door thickness. The dishwasher has water supply and drain hoses that can be positioned on either to the left or the right. Before installing the dishwasher into a kitchen cabinet, holes must not be drilled into the sides, or door, to avoid compromising the performance and operation of th
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Electrical Connection Fig.5-5 The dishwasher must be installed by a qualified electrician, in accordance with all relevant British Standards/Codes of Practice (in particular BS 7671), or with the relevant national and local regulations. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED ���������� All external wiring must comply with the IEE Regulations for the Electrical Equipment of Buildings. Connection to the � �������������� electrical supply can be made with either a plug and socket or be pe
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The adjustable feet allow the dishwasher to be raised up to Fig.5-8 870 mm. If the space between the floor and the underside of the work surface is more than 870 mm, the unit should be positioned on suitable wooded spacers that should be fixed to the floor (Fig.5-5). Always use a spirit level to make sure that the appliance is level left-to-right and front-to-back. If the appliance is installed on carpet, ensure that there is clearance beneath the ArtNo.800-0111 - Marking appliance. the plat
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Securing the Dishwasher Fig.5-12 Using the two screws supplied, secure the dishwasher to the underside of the worktop (Fig.5-12). For non-wooden worktops (e.g. marble) two brackets are provided to allow the appliance to be secured to the sides of the adjacent cabinets. Secure the appliance using the two screws at the top of the chassis (Fig.5-13); adjust to the correct width and then screw to the adjacent side panels ArtNo.800-0114 - Securing the dishwasher using suitable screws. Adjusting
