Indesit DG 6145 Dishwasher User Manual
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1. Water Hardness Selector position mmol l Detergent and Rinse Ald Detergent Detergent specifically intended for use with dishwashers must be used The dispenser must be refilled before the start of each wash cycle following the instructions provided in the Wash Cycle Table The detergent dispenser is located on the inside panel of the door Loading the Detergent To open the A cover on the dispenser press the B button The detergent for the wash cycle should be poured into the C compartment After the detergent has been placed in the dispenser close the cover and press down until it clicks in place Notice To facilitate closing the cover remove any excess detergent on the edges of the dispenser Rinse Aid This product makes dishes sparkle and helps them to dry without spotting The dispenser is located on the inside panel of the door and should be filled after every 80 wash cycles or when the rinse aid indicator light comes on for those models with this feature Loading the Rinse Aid To open the dispenser turn the C cap in the anti clockwise direction and then pour in the rinse aid making sure not to overfill The amount of rinse aid used for each cycle can be regulated by turning the F dose adjustor located beneath the C cap with a screwdriver There are 6 different settings the normal dosage setting is 2 Important Proper dosage of the rinse aid improves drying If drops of wa2. such as glasses tea and coffee cups and saucers as well as plates shallow serving bowls and pans as long as they are not too dirty Place these types of items so that they are not moved around by the spray of water How to adjust the top rack The top rack can be adjusted using the two rack heights top and bottom To adjust the rack open up the tabs that lock the guides and pull out the rack Arrange the rack with the back wheels in either the top or bottom position and then insert it along the guides until the front wheels are on as well Close the tabs to lock the rack in place see Fig F Bottom Rack Upper Rack Load for 8 Standard Settings For IEC tests top rack at top position Turning on the Appliance Starting a wash cycle 1 Make sure that the plug for the appliance is inserted into the wall socket 2 Make sure that the water supply is turned on to full pressure 3 Load the dishwasher see the section entitled Loading the Dishwasher 4 Pour in the detergent see the section entitled Salt Detergent and Rinse Aid 5 Turn the knob located on the right of the control panel in the clockwise direction until the number or symbol for the cycle setting is aligned with the reference mark see the section entitled Wash Cycle Table 6 Press the ON OFF botton and the ON OFF light will turn on At this point the wash cycle will begin Cancelling or modifying a wash c
3. 1 INDESIT Dishwasher Installation and use DG 6145 Safety Is a Good Habit to Get Into NOTICE Carefully read the instructions contained in this manual as they provide important information which is essential to Safe and proper installation use and maintenance of the appliance C This appliance complies with the following EEC directives 73 23 EEC of 19 02 73 Low Voltage and subsequent modifications 89 336 EEC of 03 05 89 Electromagnetic Compatibility and subsequent modifications 1 Carefully dispose of the packing material 2 After removing the packing check to make sure that the appliance is not damaged If in doubt contact a qualified professional 3 The dishwasher must only be used by adults for the washing of household dishes and cooking utensils 4 Fundamental rules to follow when using the appliance Never touch the dishwasher when barefoot or with wet hands or feet We discourage the use of extension cords and multiple sockets During installation the power supply cord must not be excessively or dangerously bent or flattened If the appliance is not operating properly or maintenance must be performed disconnect the appliance from the power supply 5 Keep detergents out of the reach of children who must also be kept away from the dishwasher when it is open 6 This appliance cannot be installed outdoors not even if the area in which it is installed is covered by a roof it is also ver
4. ash After every wash turn off the water supply to the appliance and leave the door slightly ajar so that moisture and odors are not trapped inside Remove the Plug Before cleaning or performing maintenance always remove the plug from the socket Do not run risks No Solvents or Abrasive Cleaning Products To clean the exterior and rubber parts of the dishwasher do not use solvents or abrasive cleaning products Rather use only a cloth and warm soapy water To remove spots or stains from the surface of the interior use a cloth dampened with water and a little white vinegar or a cleaning product made specifically for dishwashers When You Go on Holiday When you go on holiday it is recommended that you run a wash cycle with the dishwasher empty and then remove the plug from the socket turn off the water supply and leave the door of the appliance slightly ajar This will help the seals last longer and prevent odors from forming within the appliance Moving the Appliance If the appliance must be moved try to keep it in the vertical position If absolutely necessary it can be positioned on its back Seals One of the factors that cause odors to form in the dishwasher is food that remains trapped in the seals Periodic cleaning with a damp sponge will prevent this from occuring Cleaning and Special Maintenance Filter Assembly For best performance and results the filter assembly must be cleaned The filter efficiently
5. cient pressure the water supply hose is crimped or bent the filter for the water supply hose Is clogged The Dishes Are Not Clean Have you checked whether the water is turned on and the hose is connected properly the water supply to the house is on and has sufficient pressure the water supply hose is crimped or bent Improper replacement of the filters may reduce the performance level of the appliance and damage dishes and utensils Cleaning the Sprayer Arms It may happen that food particle become encrusted on the sprayer arms and block the holes Check the sprayer arms periodically and clean them when needed See close up view interior lett F I Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter Periodically clean the water inlet filter see figure 2 under Installation located on the outlet of the water supply tap After turning off the water tap unscrew the end of the water supply hose remove the filter and clean it carefully under running water Then return the filter to its place and tighten the water supply hose back into position the filter for the water supply hose Is clogged The Dishwasher Does Not Drain Have you checked whether the drain hose is crimped or bent Lime Deposits or a White Film Form on the Dishes Have you checked whether the lid to the salt container is closed properly the rinse aid dosage Is correct If despite all these checks the dishwasher still does not funct
6. e When disposing of the appliance please remove the plug by cutting the mains cable as close as possible to the plug body and dispose of it as described above 1 nDesir Merloni Elettrodomestici spa Viale Aristide Merloni 47 60044 Fabriano tel 0732 6611 Italy 04 99 195023285 00 Xerox Business Services DocuTech
7. hat uses a Salt specifically designed to eliminate lime and minerals from the water Loading the Salt into the Softener Always use salt intended for use with dishwashers The salt container IS located beneath the lowerrack and should be filled as follows 1 Remove the lower rack and then unscrew and remove the cap from the salt container 2 If you are filling the container for the first time fill it with water 3 Place the end of the funnel Supplied into the hole and introduce about 2 kg of salt It is normal for a small amount of water to come out of the salt container 4 Carefully screw the cap back on The salt container should be filled after about every 30 wash cycles To prevent the formation of rust load the salt just before beginning a wash cycle Adjusting Salt Consumption The dishwasher is designed to allow for adjusting the amount of salt consumed based on the harness of the water used This is intended to optimize and customize the level of salt consumption so that it re mains at a minimum To adjust salt consumption proceed as follows 1 Unscrew the cap from the salt container 2 There is a ring on the container with an arrow on it see figure to the side if necessary rotate the ring in the anticlockwise direction from the _ setting towards the sign based on the hard ness of the water being used It is recommended that adjustments be made in accordance with the following schema
8. ion and or the problem persists contact the nearest authorised service centre and provide them with the following information the nature of the problem the model type number Mod and the serial number S N which are indicated on the plate located on the side of the inner part of the door Never call on unauthorised technicians and refuse to allow parts to be installed that are not original spare parts Installation Positioning the Appliance Position the appliance in the desired location The back should rest against the wall behind it and the sides along the adjacent cabinets or wall The dishwasher is equipped with water supply and drain hoses that can be positioned to the right or the left to facilitate proper installation Levelling the Appliance Once the appliance is positioned adjust the feet screwing them in or out to adjust the height of the dishwasher making it level In any case the appliance should not be inclined more than 2 If the appliance is level it will help ensure proper perfor mance Cold Water Connection Connect the cold water supply hose to a threaded 3 4 gas connector inserting the small filter supplied with the dishwasher and making sure that it is fastened tightly in place see figure 2 If the water pipes are new or have not been used for an extended period of time let the water run to make sure that the water is clear and free of impurities If this precaution
9. is not taken there is a risk that the water inlet can get blocked and damage the appliance Hot Water Connection The water supply to the appliance can also be connected to the house s hot water line centralised system heating system as long as it does not exceed a temperature of 60 C In this case the wash cycle time will be shortened by about 15 minutes and the wash efficiency slightly reduced The connection must be made to the hot water line following the same procedures as those for the connection to the cold water line 10 Drain Hose Connection Insert the drain hose into a drain pipe with a minimum diameter of 4 cm or let it run into the sink making sure to avoid bending or crimping it Use the speical plastic support that comes with the appliance see figure to the right The free end of the hose must be at a height between 40 and 100 cm and must not be immersed in water Attention The special plastic hose support must be solidly fastened to the wall to prevent the drain hose from moving and allowing water to spill outside the drain Electrical Connection After making sure that the voltage and frequency values for the current in the home correspond to those on the rating plate located on the stainless steel inner door of the appliance and that the electrical system is sized for the maximum voltage on the rating plate insert the plug into an electrical socket which is earthed properly the ear
10. ns Standard dal le IEC EN 50242 9 Economic fast R cycle to be used to on not very wo dirty dishes right after they are used No drying 3 Rapid Wash cycle Pre wash of A dishes pots and TAS eae pans while I i waiting for the load to be completed after the subsequent 4 Soak meal Description of Cycle Pre wash with hot water 45 C Extended wash at 65 C Rinse with cold water Rinse with hot water at 70 C Drying Pre wash with cold water Extended wash a 65 C Rinse with cold water Rinse with hot water at 70 C Drying Short wash at 65 C Cold rinse Short cold wash to prevent food residue from drying on the dishes Detergent Rinse Aid 20 gr Di 20 gr a 10 gr Energy Saving Tips It is important to try and run the dishwasher when it is fully loaded in order to save on energy In order to prevent odors from forming and food from caking onto the dishes you can run the hold cycle Choose the right wash cycle the choice of cycle depends on the type of dishware cookware and utensils being washed and how dirty they are Use the right amount of detergent if you use too much detergent the result will not be cleaner dishes but rather a greater negative impact on the environment There is no utility in rinsing dishes cookware and utensils before placing them in the dishwasher How to Keep Your Dishwasher in Shape After Every W
11. removes food particles from the wash water allowing it to be recirculated during the cycle For this reason it is a good idea to remove the larger food particles trapped in the filter after each wash cycle by rinsing the A semi circular filter and cup under running water To remove the filter assembly pull on the cup handle in the upward direction The entire filter assembly made up of the A semicircular filter 2 3 and the B fine S filter should be cleaned at least once a month To clean the filter E and the fine filter use a cleaning brush Then reassemble the filter parts as shown in the figures below and reinsert the entire assembly in the dishwasher positioning in its seat and pressing downward The dishwasher must never be used without the filters Troubleshooting It may occur that the dishwasher does not function or does not function properly Before calling for assistance let us see what can be done first have you forgot to press one of the buttons or to perform an essential operation The Dishwasher Does Not Start Have you checked whether the plug is pushed into the socket correctly the power is on in the house the door is closed properly the ON OFF switch ison ON the water supply is turned on The Dishwasher Does Not Load Water Have you checked whether the water is turned on and the hose is connected properly the water supply to the house is on and has suffi
12. t controlled by a switch in compliance with BS 5733 which is accessible without moving the appliance Disposing of the plug Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself you make the pins unusable so that it cannot be accidentally inserted into a socket Instruction for connecting cable to an altenative plug Important the wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green amp Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live 11 As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminal in your plug proceed as follows connect Green amp Yellow wire to terminal market E or coloured Green or Green amp Yellow Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or coloured Red Connect Blue wire to terminal marked N or coloured Black If a 13 amp plug BS 1363 is used it must be fitted with a 13 amp fuse A15 amp plug must be protected by a 15 amp fuse either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board If you are in any doubt about the electrical supply to your machine consult a qualified electrician before use How to connect an alternative plug The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code BLUE BROWN GREEN AND YELLOW NEUTRAL N LIVE L EARTH E GREEN amp 13 amp fuse CROSS BAR CORD GRIP Disposing of the applianc
13. ter remain on the dishes or spotting occurs the dosage adjustor should be turned to a higher setting If the dishes have white streaks turn the dosage adjustor to a lower setting Loading the Dishwasher Before placing the dishes in the dishwasher remove the larger food particles to prevent the filter from becoming clogged which results in reduced performance If the pots and pans have baked on food that is extremely hard to remove we recommend that they be allowed to soak before they are washed This will eliminate the need for extra wash cycles Pull out the racks to facilitate loading the dishwasher How to Use the Lower Rack We recommend that you place the most difficult to clean items on the bottom rack pots pans lids serving dishes and bowls as shown in the figure to the right It is preferable to place serving dishes and lids on the sides of the racks in order to avoid blocking the rotation of the top spray arm Pots serving bowls etc must always be placed top down Deep pots should be slanted to allow the water to flow out Silverware should be placed in the silverware basket see figure A with the handles at the bottom if the rack has side baskets the spoons should be loaded individually in the appropriate slots Especially long utensils should be placed in the horizontal position at the front of the upper rack How to use the top rack The top rack is designed to hold delicate and light items
14. thing of the appliance is a safety requirement mandated by law If the electrical socket to which the appliance must be connected Is not appropriate for the plug replace the plug rather than using adpators or the like as they could cause overheating and burns Electrical Connection Electrical Connection If your appliance is supplied with a 13 amp fused plug it can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate use Before using the appliance please read the instruction below WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN Replacing the fuse When replacing a faulty fuse a 13 amp ASTA approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used and the fuse cover re fitted If the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a replacement Is obtained Replacemente fuse covers If a replacement fuse cover is fitted it must be of the correct colours as indicated by the coloured marking or the colour that is embossed in words on the base of the plug Replacements can be obtained directly from your nearest Service Depot Removing the plug Ifyour appliance has a non rewireable moulded plug and you should wish to remove it to re route the mains cable through partitions units etc please esure that either the plug Is replaced by a fused 13 amp re wireable plug bearing the BSI mark of approval Or the mains cable is wired directly into a 13 amp cable outle
15. y dangerous to leave it exposed to the rain and elements 7 Do not touch the heating element during or after a wash cycle 8 Do not lean or sit on the door when it is open as this could overturn the dishwasher 9 If the appliance malfunctions turn off water supply to the appliance and disconnect the plug from the wall socket Then consult the section entitled Troubleshooting If you cannot resolve the problem contact a service centre 10 Only specialised personnel are authorised to make repairs 11 Appliances which are no longer being used must be made inoperable by cutting the power supply cord and removing the door lock Close up View control panel ON OFF Light O ON OFF Button Handle For Opening Door Knob For Selecting Cycles Close up View Interior 4 Bottom Sprayer Arm Salt Container Cap Washing Filter Upper Rack Top Sprayer Arm Rack Height Adjustor Lower Rack Detergent and Rinse Aid Dispenser Technical characteristics Width cm 44 5 Depth cm 60 Height cm 85 Capacity 8 standard place settings M ains water pressure 0 2 10 bar 20 Kpa 1 MPa Power voltage See data plate Total absorber power See data plate Fuse See data plate z Salt Salt The hardness of the water varies from place to place If hard water is used in the dishwasher deposits will form on the dishes and utensils The appliance is equipped with a special softener t
16. ycle setting Premise A cycle that is underway can only 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 drained the wash water If this is the case the detergent dispenser must be refilled see the paragraph entitled Loading the Detergent Press the ON OFF button and the ON light will turn off Rotate the knob in the clockwise direction to the desired cycle setting see the section entitled Starting a wash cycle Then turn the dishwasher back on using the ON OFF button If you forget to load some of the dishes The wash cycle can be interrupted by pressing the ON OFF button You can then load additional dishes and turn the appliance back on The cycle will start where it left off At the end of the wash cycle When the knob stops turning and is aligned with a STOP mark see figure the cycle has finished Turn off the appliance using the ON OFF button turn off the water supply and open the door of the dishwasher Wait a few minutes before unloading the dishwasher to avoid handling the dishes and utensils while they are still hot and more susceptible to breakage They will also dry better Wash Cycle Table Cycle Selection Information Cycle Very dirty dishes pots and Nei pans not to be used with 1 Heavy Duty delicate items Z Normally dirty Ni 4 dishes pots and 2 Normal Wash pa
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