Tricity Bendix BDW 52 - Manual

5 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. F...

6 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 Ri...

7 Rinse aid Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse,ensuring thorough rinsing, and spot and streak freedrying. The dispenser, which is positioned inside thedoor, holds about 110 ml of rinse aid, which issufficient for 16 - 40 dishwashing programmes,depending upon the dosage setting. F...

8 Loading your appliance Before placing dishes in the machine, remove anyscraps of food, to avoid clogging the filters andconsequently reducing the performance. Do not load very small items which can fall through the baskets. The lower basket The lower basket is designed to take saucepans, lids,plat...

9 The upper basket The upper basket is designed for plates (dessertplates, saucers, dinner plates of up to 24 cm indiameter), salad bowls, cups and glasses. Arrange items on and underneath the fold-down cupracks so that water can reach all surfaces. Light items (plastic bowls etc.) should be loaded ...

10 Use of detergent Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers. We recommend the use of Finish detergents whichare available in the following options: Finish Double Action Tablets. Each tablet has theexact amount of detergent required, simply place inthe dispenser. Finish Powde...

11 To save energy Place dishes in the machine immediately after everymeal and wait until the dishwasher is full beforewashing. If necessary run the Rinse and Hold programme (see"Washing Programmes" chart) so that any food scrapsdo not become caked on the dishes while you arewaiting to run th...

12 Programme Degree of soil Starting position of the programmer Required push buttons Cycle description PRO01en Washing programmes Cold prewashMain wash up to 65°C1 cold rinse1 hot rinseDrying Cold prewashMain wash up to 50°C1 cold rinse1 hot rinseDrying Main wash up to 65°C1 cold rinse1 hot rinseDr...

13 1. Check the filters Ensure they are clean and properly positioned (see "Maintenance and cleaning"). 2. Check that there is rinse aid and salt 3. Load the dishes Remove any scraps of food. Pull the lower basket out and arrange the saucepans, plates and cutlery in it. Pull the upper basket...

14 Internal cleaning Ensure that the seals around the door, the detergentand rinse aid dispensers are cleaned regularly with adamp cloth. We recommend the use of Finish Dishwasher Cleanerevery 3 months or run a 65°C wash without dishesusing detergent. Regular use of Finish DishwasherCleaner cleans i...

15 External cleaning Clean the external surfaces of the machine andcontrol panel with a damp soft cloth. If necessary useonly neutral detergents. Never use abrasive products,scouring pads or solvent (acetone, trichloroethyleneetc....). Prolonged periods of non-operation If you are not using the mach...

16 Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily withoutcalling out an engineer.Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. Important: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below or to repair ...

18 GAR21en Standard guarantee conditions We, Bendix, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of purchase this Bendix appliance or any partthereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repairor replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for la...

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21 Hints for test centres Before starting any test it is necessary to fill completely with salt the salt container and with rinse aid the rinseaid dispenser. IST10en Test standard EN 50242 Reference programme: BIO WASH 50° Load: 12 standard place settings Rinse aid selector: position 5 Detergent dos...

22 Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person. Remove all packaging before positioning themachine. I...

23 Water outlet hose connection The end of the drain hose can be connected in thefollowing ways: 1. To the sink outlet siphon, securing it if necessary with a clip. 2. Hooked over the edge of the sink using the special curved plastic guide provided. 3. To a stand pipe provided with vent-hole, minimu...

24 Electrical connection This appliance must be earthed.The manufacturer declines any responsibility should this safety measurenot be observed. If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitablefor the socket, it must be cut off and the appropriateplug fitted. ImportantThe wires on the mai...

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