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DISHWASHER
DES 959
UK
152985 29/0 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
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Contents For the user For the installer Important safety information 3 Installation instructions 24 Water supply connections 24 Description of the appliance 4 Water outlet hose connection 25 The control panel 4 Electrical connection 26 Before use 7 Adjusting the worktop 27 Setting the water softener 7 Fitting under a counter 27 Rinse aid 9 Levelling 27 Using your appliance 10 Loading your appliance 10 Adjusting the height of the upper basket 12 Use of detergent 13 Hints and tips 14 Washing progr
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Important safety information It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant safety information. This information has been provided in the interest of your safety.You MUST read it
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Description of the appliance 1. Levelling spacers 14 2. Upper basket stop 3. Salt container 1 13 4. Large filter 12 2 5. Detergent dispenser 11 6. Control panel 10 3 7. Rating plate 9 4 8. Rinse aid dispenser 9. Central filter 5 10. Lower spray arm 8 11. Upper spray arm 12. "SID" detergent dispenser 7 13. Upper basket 6 14. Worktop IN78 The control panel 5 7 9 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 7. Half load push button 1. On/Off indicator light By pressing this push button, washing can be confined to a single bask
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8. Programme start push button This is the last push button to press after having set the programme and closed the door. It starts the programme. 9. Indicator lights Salt Illuminates when the salt has run out, to remind you to refill the salt container. Rinse aid Illuminates when the rinse aid has run out, to remind you to refill the rinse aid dispenser. 10. Programme phase indicator lights Each phase is indicated with a symbol: Prewash/Rinse and Hold Wash Rinse Drying As soon as you selec
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Audible signals Audible signals have been introduced to help indicate which operations the dishwasher is performing. Short "instruction accepted" signal When any of the push buttons are pressed, a short audible signal informs you that the machine has accepted the instruction given. Long "programme run" signal A continuous audible signal informs you that the washing programme is starting. Intermittent "end of programme" signal An intermittent audible signal informs you that the wash programme has
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Before use Before using your dishwasher for the first time: 1. Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions 2. Remove all packaging from inside the appliance 3. Set the water softener 4. Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt container and then fill with salt 5. Fill the rinse aid dispenser. Water hardness Clarke French PPM Use of Level degrees degrees (Parts per salt Setting the water softener (°TH) Million) The dishwasher is equipped with a water
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Filling with salt Only use salt specifically designed for use in dishwashers. All other types of salt not specifically designed for use in a dishwasher, especially table salt, will damage the water softener. Only fill with salt just before starting one of the complete washing programmes (not the Rinse and Hold programme).This will prevent any grains of salt or salty water, which may have been spilled, remaining on the bottom of the machine for any period of time, which may cause corrosio
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1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 Rinse aid Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse, ensuring thorough rinsing, and spot and streak free drying. The dispenser, which is positioned inside the door, holds about 110 ml of rinse aid, which is sufficient for 16 - 40 dishwashing programmes, depending upon the dosage setting. Filling with rinse aid 1. Open the container by turning the lid (A) anticlockwise. 2. Add the rinse aid until the container is completely full. The indicator (B) will be complet
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Using your appliance Loading your appliance Before placing dishes in the machine, remove any scraps of food, to avoid clogging the filters and consequently reducing the performance. Do not load very small items which can fall through the baskets. Open the door and slide out the baskets to load the UI48 dishes. The lower basket The lower basket is designed to take saucepans, lids, plates, salad bowls, cutlery etc. Serving dishes and large lids should be arranged around the edge of the basket, en
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The cutlery basket Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a potential hazard. These items should only be placed in the removable knife basket. Take care when loading or unloading sharp items such as knives. Removable knife basket Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be placed horizontally in the removable knife basket, which is positioned at the rear of the upper basket. UI53 Cutlery should be placed in the removable cutlery basket with the handles fac
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The upper basket The upper basket is designed for plates (dessert plates, saucers, dinner plates of up to 24 cm in diameter), salad bowls, cups and glasses. Arrange items on and underneath the cup racks so that water can reach all surfaces. Light items (plastic bowls etc.) should be loaded in the upper basket and arranged so they do not move. Before closing the door, ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely. US29 Adjusting the height of the upper basket If washing very large plates (over
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Use of detergent Only use detergents specifically designed Min = 15 g for use in dishwashers. Max = 30 g D If using powder detergents proceed as follows: 1. Open the dispenser lid by pulling the catch (D). 2. Add the detergent according to the instructions given on the packet. 3. Always close the lid. DE17 4. If the programme has a prewash add the required detergent over the lid of the dispenser. If programme "SID INTENSIVE" is selelcted, add the detergent for the prewash in the SID deterge
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Hints and tips To save energy Items not suitable for dishwashers Place dishes in the machine immediately after every meal and wait until the dishwasher is full before The following items should not be washed in washing. the dishwasher (unless they are sold as If necessary run the Rinse and Hold programme (see dishwasher proof): "Washing Programmes" chart) so that any food scraps - Cutlery with wooden or horn handles or do not become caked on the dishes while you are glued parts waiting to run t
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Washing programmes Degree of soil and Required Cycle description Programme type of load push button Any. 1 cold rinse RINSE (to avoid food scraps from Partial load (to be completed RINSE sticking together). later in the day). Hot prewash Heavy soil. Main wash up to 70°C SID SID Crockery, cutlery, pots and 3 cold rinses INTENSIVE 1 hot rinse pans INTENSIVE Turbo drying Cold prewash Main wash up to 50°C BIO Normal soil. 2 cold rinses Crockery and cutlery 50°C ** 1 hot rinse 50° l Turbo drying
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Operating sequence 1. Press the On/Off push button 7. Close the dishwasher door The On/Off indicator light comes on, also the indicator lights of the last selected programme and relative options come on. 8a. Setting and starting the programme without "delay start" 2. Check that Press the push button corresponding to the there is rinse aid and salt desired programme. The indicator lights of The corresponding indicator lights will illuminate the programme and all the phases the if refill
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8b. Setting and starting the 10. At the end of the washing programme with "delay start" programme Once a programme and required options The dishwasher will automatically stop and have been selected (see point 8a.) to use "delay an intermittent audible signal informs you start" proceed as follows: that the programme has ended. Press the "delay start" push button. The Three horizontal lines will appear in the digital display will show "h 0". Press the digital display and all the indicator lig
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Maintenance and cleaning Internal cleaning Ensure that the seals around the door, the detergent and rinse aid dispensers are cleaned regularly with a damp cloth. We recommend the use of Finish Dishwasher Cleaner every 3 months or run a 65°C wash without dishes using detergent. Regular use of Finish Dishwasher Cleaner cleans inaccessible parts, eliminates unpleasant food odours and helps prevent the build-up of limescale. Cleaning the central filter (After each wash) Scraps of food may accumulate
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Check that the SID is not clogged with detergent residue. If necessary rinse it under running water after having removed it from the basket by twisting it anticlockwise and pulling it upwards. Fasten it back onto the support by turning it clockwise. Never use your dishwasher without the SID dispenser. Since SID also ensures correct distribution of the water to the upper spray arm, running MA12 the dishwasher without it will impair the washing results. External cleaning Clean the external sur
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Something not working Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. The dishwasher is fitted with a number of alarm systems which can help you to quickly determine the cause of any problems. The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation, all push buttons are inoperative except for the On/Off push button. In the digital display one of the following flashing fault codes will appear AL1, AL2, AL3, AL4, AL5
