Atag VA6711RT, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...chine The machine has many features To make the most of its functions we recommend that you read the operating instructions before using the machine The operating instructions include information on how you can help protect the environment Operating Instructions Dishwasher VA6711RT ...

Page 2: ... Fragile dishes 14 Dishwashing 14 Load the baskets correctly 15 Add detergent 15 Select the programme 18 Select options 19 After dishwashing 20 Settings 23 Time remaining 24 Status light 25 Care and cleaning 28 Rinse aid 29 Salt 29 Top up with salt 30 Error messages 31 Troubleshooting 34 Information for test institute 34 Energy labelling 34 Dosages during testing 34 Loading the dishwasher 36 Techn...

Page 3: ... you value Checking water hardness Contact the local waterworks to check the water hardness in your area This is important when adjusting the water softener see the section Settings Before you begin washing you may also need to fill up the salt see the section Salt Once you have adjusted the water softener use detergent and rinse aid doses suitable for soft water Programme key Some dishwashers inc...

Page 4: ... dishwasher due to the risk of explosion Nor may dishes that contain ash wax or lubricants be washed in the dishwasher Installation See the section Installation Winter storage Transport Store the dishwasher where the temperature remains above freezing Avoid long transport distances in very cold weather Transport the dishwasher upright or laying on its back Overflow guard function The overflow prot...

Page 5: ...e door is open WARNING Children must be supervised dishwasher detergent is corrosive Store detergent and rinse aid out of the reach of children If anyone swallows dishwasher detergent they should immediately drink one or two glasses of milk or water Do not attempt to induce vomiting Contact a doctor If anyone gets dishwasher detergent in their eyes rinse for at least 15 minutes with plenty of wate...

Page 6: ...asket 1 Serial number plate 8 Middle basket 2 Salt compartment 9 Filters 3 Lower basket 10 Cutlery basket 4 Rinse aid compartment 11 Detergent compartment 5 Panel 12 Upper basket 6 Specifications may differ depending on the model and market 6 Dishwasher components ...

Page 7: ...ire middle basket can be removed to create more space between the upper and lower baskets if larger items are being washed NOTE Fit the supplied protective cap if the wire basket with spray pipes or the entire middle basket is removed Don t forget to remove the protective cap when the wire basket with spray pipes or the entire middle basket is refitted Lower basket 1 2 2 3 1 1 Fold down plate supp...

Page 8: ...Knife basket 2 1 1 Basket 2 Knife support Cutlery basket a c b Cutlery basket with lid a c b Specifications may differ depending on the model and market 8 Dishwasher baskets ...

Page 9: ...sket lid in upper basket The cutlery basket lid can be removed and used for example as an extra cutlery basket in the upper basket see below a b c Specifications may differ depending on the model and market 9 Dishwasher baskets ...

Page 10: ...NOTE The touch buttons only react to use when the door is open Wait a moment before pressing the touch buttons after opening the door Two minutes after the last button press the panel backlight enters energy saving mode Close and reopen the door or press the main power switch to reactivate the panel Keep the touch buttons clean and free from grease Wipe them clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth...

Page 11: ...1 Prewash detergent compartment 2 Main wash detergent compartment 3 Rinse aid compartment 4 Detergent compartment lid 5 Rinse aid compartment lid 1 2 4 5 3 11 Dispenser ...

Page 12: ...ng Select a programme with Short dry To save energy use Short dry The drying result will be better if once the programme is finished you leave the door slightly open Do not rinse under running water Simply scrape off large food particles before loading the dishwasher Choose a green detergent Read the environmental declaration on the packaging Connect to cold water If you use oil or electricity to ...

Page 13: ...ed in a dishwasher at high temperatures can gradually develop a grey film that cannot be removed Wash fragile glasses at a low temperature and with a small amount of detergent Silver Silver and stainless steel items should not come into contact as the silver can become discoloured Cutlery with glued handles Some types of glue are not dishwasher safe In such cases the handles may loosen Wood Wooden...

Page 14: ...ses and bowls The middle basket s utensils basket has space for ladles whisks serving cutlery and similar items Do not place bowls or cups in the utensils basket The two baskets in the middle basket can be removed or the entire middle basket can be removed to create more space between the upper and lower baskets if larger items are being washed NOTE Fit the supplied protective cap if the wire bask...

Page 15: ...shwasher from operating effectively Dishwasher tablets Halve the tablet if it is difficult to close the dispenser lid There is a risk that the detergent will not be released properly if the lid is tight and will not open correctly NOTE Dishwasher tablets are not recommended for short programmes less than 75 minutes Use powder or liquid dishwasher detergent instead 3 in 1 All in one detergent Read ...

Page 16: ...y if you want to be especially cautious See also the section Fragile dishes Eco wash Use when you want to save energy For normally dirty dishes Upper half You can use this programme if you only have cups and glasses that need washing in the upper basket Slightly dirty dishes can also be placed in the lower basket Lower half You can use this programme when you only want to wash plates and cutlery i...

Page 17: ...al wash 13 0 8 1 30 1 2 1 40 65 2 60 1 Daily wash 9 0 1 0 20 0 2 0 20 2 30 0 Quick wash 9 0 1 0 15 0 2 0 15 2 30 0 Super quick wash 14 0 2 1 25 0 9 1 40 50 2 40 1 Delicate wash 12 0 6 2 20 1 0 2 40 55 2 55 1 Eco wash 14 0 6 2 05 1 2 2 25 60 2 55 1 Upper half 14 0 6 2 05 1 2 2 25 60 2 55 1 Lower half 16 0 6 2 30 1 2 2 50 60 2 55 2 Mixed wash 3 0 4 0 40 0 5 0 45 50 1 0 Rinse Dry 3 0 01 0 06 0 01 0 0...

Page 18: ...layed start When you select Delayed start the dishwasher will start 1 24 hours after you press the Start Stop button 1 Press the button once to activate Delayed start Press the button several times or hold it in to set the desired number of hours 2 Press Start Stop and the dishwasher counts down 1 hour at a time and starts after the selected delay Press and hold Start Stop for three seconds if you...

Page 19: ...me is interrupted if the power is cut or the door is open for more than 2 minutes 8After dishwashing Once the programme has finished End appears on the display A buzzer also sounds at the end of the programme See the section Settings which describes how to change this function A status light also indicates the end of the programme See the section Status light Once the dishwasher has finished it us...

Page 20: ...ng values You can now adjust the following settings Description Settings Options Button press You can activate the child lock button lock option to prevent children from starting the dishwasher Press the High temperature and Long dry buttons simultaneously to temporarily deactivate the button lock when you want to start the dishwasher The button lock is automatically reactivated after 2 minutes Ch...

Page 21: ...automat ically adapts to provide the best possible dishwashing and drying results every time If you deactivate this option the dishwasher will return to ordinary function for all programmes If this setting is activated there is no need to add rinse aid since this option disables rinse aid dispensing It also reduces the amount of salt added to the water softener NOTE In order to achieve good dishwa...

Page 22: ... check the water hardness in your area Water hardness is spe cified using the following scales The German water hardness scale dH and the French water hardness scale fH 0 low water hardness dH 0 5 6 8 9 11 12 14 15 19 20 24 25 29 30 39 40 49 50 0 9 9 14 15 20 21 25 26 34 35 43 44 52 53 70 71 88 89 fH Water hardness Soft water Hard water Press Start Stop to exit the settings menu 22 Settings ...

Page 23: ...y the amount of dishes the ambient temperature and other factors While the programme is running the time counts down and the remaining programme time is shown on the display The remaining time is shown for example as 1 15 which means the programme will run for another 1 hour and 15 minutes NOTE During the first run of each programme the remaining time displayed can be slightly misleading as the di...

Page 24: ...ransparent plastic strip Status light Blue Load more The programme has started but you can still load more dishes Red Do not load You should not load more dishes risk of poorer dishwashing result Flashing red This indicates a fault See further in the sections Error messages and Troubleshooting Green Unload The dishwashing programme is finished Standby light for two hours 24 Status light ...

Page 25: ...mber to replace it Fine filter Debris that collects on the fine filter is automatically rinsed away during each wash However the fine filter and its pipe section should be cleaned a couple of times a year 1 Turn the handle anticlockwise once 1x 2 Lift the pipe section straight up by the handle Free the coarse filter to clean the pipe section 3 Remove and clean the fine filter 4 Replace in reverse ...

Page 26: ...d is heard the overflow protection has been activated Shut off the water Remove the plug from the wall socket Call the service division NOTE Do not forget to reinstall the fitted piece Lower spray arm Holes and bearings can sometimes become blocked 1 Pull the lower spray arm straight up to release it 2 Remove any debris using a needle or the like The spray arms also have holes underneath Upper spr...

Page 27: ... the like Door When cleaning the edge around the door use only a slightly damp cloth with a little cleaner if necessary WARNING Do not use a spray bottle or the like around the door lock This is to ensure that water does not penetrate the door catch and come into contact with the electrical components 27 Care and cleaning ...

Page 28: ...d the compartment 4 Close the lid firmly NOTE After topping up it may take a while before the symbol goes out Select dosage The rinse aid dispenser can be adjusted between 0 off and 6 Increase the rinse aid dosage If the dishes have water marks Reduce the rinse aid dosage If the dishes have a sticky white blue film If the dishes are streaked Build up of foam If you have very soft water the rinse a...

Page 29: ...ent top up hole First pour in about 1 l of water 3 Then add salt a maximum of 1 5 kg until the compartment is full 4 Wipe up any excess salt so that the lid can be screwed on firmly 5 Run the Normal wash programme with high temperature so that any salt in the dishwasher is rinsed away When the salt runs out unscrew the lid and fill the compartment with salt Water is only added the first time Wipe ...

Page 30: ...pter Troubleshooting Water outlet fault Check that the water tap is on Water inlet fault Turn off the water tap and call the service divi sion Inlet valve leakage Turn off the machine with the main power switch and then turn it on again to clear the error message from the display 30 Error messages ...

Page 31: ...tion Salt Salt compartment empty Wash crystal at a low temperature and with a conservative amount of detergent Contact the detergent manufacturer Too high temperature and or too much detergent can cause etching on crystal Unfortunately this cannot be repaired only prevented Reduce the amount See the sections Rinse aid and Settings If you have very soft water you may want to dilute the rinse aid 50...

Page 32: ...osen the drainage hose where it con nects to the sink unit s water trap Check that no debris has fastened Is the cone shaped part of the pipe cut to an inner diameter of at least 14 mm Blocked drainage hose Water remains in the dishwasher Check that the hose is free from kinks and sharp bends Kink in drainage hose Clean the coarse and fine filters The filters are blocked Clean the drainage pump Se...

Page 33: ...are not blocking the baskets from sliding properly into place Wait a moment then try again You have pressed the touch buttons too soon after opening the door The touch buttons do not react when pressed Clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth Dirt on the touch buttons Open the door until the display lights up If this symbol appears on the display the door is not open enough See the section Settings...

Page 34: ...ammes Cold water 15 C Connection IEC 60704 2 3 Test method for noise measurement Dosages during testing In accordance with EN 50242 Detergent 7 5 gram Prewash 25 gram Main wash In accordance with EN 50242 Rinse aid 5 Rinse aid dosage Loading the dishwasher b b c a egg a minced meat b spinach c 34 Information for test institute ...

Page 35: ...3 Soupspoons 4 Forks 5 Knives 6 Serving cutlery fork 7 Serving cutlery gravy ladle 8 Serving cutlery spoons 6 7 3 4 8 2 2 5 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 5 5 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 2 35 Information for test institute ...

Page 36: ...dance with standard EN 50242 2 Based on 280 standard cleaning cycles with a cold water connection and consumption in accordance with energy saving mode The actual energy consumption depends on how the machine is used 3 Based on 280 standard cleaning cycles The actual water consumption depends on how the machine is used 4 On a scale from G least efficient to A most efficient 5 This dishwashing prog...

Page 37: ...on during installation Use protective gloves Always have someone assist you Place a watertight protective tray on the floor under the dishwasher to prevent damage from any water leaks Before screwing the dishwasher into place test the dishwasher by running the Rinse Hold programme Check that the dishwasher fills with water and drains Check also that none of the connections leak WARNING Turn off th...

Page 38: ...ge hose has no kinks Connection to water supply Use only the supply hose provided with the dishwasher Do not re use old hoses or other spare supply hoses The supply pipe must be fitted with a stopcock The stopcock must be easily accessible so that the water can be shut off if the dishwasher has to be moved Once the installation is complete the stopcock should be opened to allow the pressure to set...

Page 39: ...ubleshooting before contacting the service division Make a note of the information on the serial number plate on the right inside the dishwasher Note the type number 1 and the serial number 2 SERIAL NO TYPE 1 2 39 Service ...

Page 40: ...her 2Add detergent The detergent compartment has one smaller compartment for the prewash and one for the main wash 3Check that the spray arms can rotate freely 4Press the main power switch until the display lights up 5Select a programme and any options 6Press Start Stop and close the door Art No 8092797 Rev 02 We reserve the right to make changes 40 Quick guide ...