Blomberg DWS 51500 FBI1, User Manual

Page 1: ...Dishwasher User manual DWS 51500 SS1 DWS 51500 FBI1 ...

Page 2: ...DWS 51500 SS1 DWS 51500 FBI1 Dishwasher User manual ...

Page 3: ...5 SCHEDULING THE WASHING TIME 19 6 6 STARTING THE PROGRAM 19 6 7 CANCELLING THE PROGRAM 20 6 8 SALT INDICATOR 20 6 9 RINSE AID INDICATOR 20 6 10 END OF PROGRAM 21 6 11 WATER CUT OFF WARNING 21 6 12 OVERFLOWING WARNING 21 7 DETERGENT 22 7 1 ADDING DETERGENT 22 7 2 TABLET DETERGENTS 23 7 3 RINSE AID 24 8 ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM 25 9 FILLING THE DISHWASHER SALT DISPENSER 26 10 CARE AND M...

Page 4: ... them on to any future user A This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation No changes shall be made to the equipment without the manufacturer s permission as this may void the us...

Page 5: ...the dishwasher Please do not attempt to carry the dishwasher by yourself in order to avoid potential injuries Two or more people are needed to move a dishwasher Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance switch off the appliance disconnect the power plug and turn off the water supply Repairs and technical modifications must be carried out exclusively by a Authorized technician If the dishwasher i...

Page 6: ...y unplugging the unit tripping the circuit breaker or removing the fuse For safety reasons dishwasher must be secured to adjacent cabinetry using the brackets provided Failure to do this may cause damage to property or bodily injury Do not use any extension cord or portable outlet device to connect the dishwasher to a power supply 2 RECYCLING Remove the door to the washing compartment when removin...

Page 7: ...and Serial Tag 7 Control panel 8 Detergent and rinse agent dispenser 9 Lower basket 10 Filters 11 Salt container Select Models 12 Upper basket rail 13 Upper cutlery basket Select Models 14 Tabletop Select Models 15 Turbo fan heat drying system Select Models 3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DISHWASHER ...

Page 8: ...8 place settings A CAUTION Large knives and other utensils with sharp tips and edges must be placed horizontally into the upper rack due to risk of injury Other smaller knives and sharp utensils should be placed with sharp side down in the cutlery basket A CAUTION Use extreme caution when removing knives and other sharp utensils from the dishwasher These items may have shifted position during the ...

Page 9: ...r dishwasher and pay attention to manufacturer instructions regarding dishes which are appropriate for use in for a dishwasher Only with suitable dishes mentioned in section 5 will you obtain optimal washing results with a sensible use of energy 4 1 UPPER RACK Load the upper rack with dessert plates cups glasses etc ADJUSTABLE SHELVES Select Models CEILING CUTLERY BASKET Select Models Ceiling cutl...

Page 10: ... Bringing the wires to the horizontal position by holding them from the tips may cause them to bend Therefore hold the wires from their stems while bringing them to the horizontal or vertical positions UPPER BASKET MULTIPURPOSE SERVICE RACK Select Models This accessory located at the upper basket of your machine allows you to easily wash pieces such as extra long ladles and bread knives You can li...

Page 11: ...s the same positions on the right and left sides of the upper basket ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE UPPER BASKET Select Models The upper basket height adjustment mechanism has been designed for you to create large spaces in the lower or upper sections of your machine depending on your needs by adjusting the height in the upper or lower direction while your basket is empty or loaded Thanks to this mec...

Page 12: ...e tableware 1 Release the latches on both the right and left tracks of the upper rack by turning them to the outside A 2 Pull out the rack completely B 3 Place the rack into the tracks again at the desired height C 4 Push the latches back into the correct position 4 2 LOWER RACK Use the lower rack for plates bowls pots etc LOWER BASKET BOTTLE WIRE Select Models The bottle wire is designed for easi...

Page 13: ...o horizontal or vertical position by holding them from their stems and pushing in the direction of arrow COLLAPSIBLE LOWER BASKET TINES Select Models Foldable tines A located at the lower basket of the machine are designed for an easier placement of large pieces such as pans bowls etc You can create larger spaces by folding each tines individually or all of them at once To bring the collapsible ti...

Page 14: ...C NOTICE When finished test to ensure that the spray arm can still move freely LOWER BASKET MULTIPURPOSE HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SERVICE RACK Select Models This accessory located at the lower basket of your machine allows you to easily wash pieces such as extra glasses long ladles and bread knives C You may use the racks as required by moving them to lower or upper position or close them to create a wid...

Page 15: ...nd very dirty items in the lower rack Place all containers such as cups glasses and pots into the dishwasher with the opening facing downwards so that no water can collect The movement of the spray arms must not be hindered Do not overload your dishwasher Dishes and cutlery should not be placed above each other Glasses should not touch Only with suitable dishes mentioned in section 5 will you obta...

Page 16: ...emove and hand dry these items immediately when the program ends Decorated glasses porcelain fine china and china with gold rims are sensitive to machine washing They may lose their patterns and colors over time Crystal and very fine glassware may become opaque etch losing their shine over time You may prefer to wash them by hand Do not wash sponges or dish cloths in dishwasher Do not wash art and...

Page 17: ... Time indicator 9 Time Delay key 10 Time Delay indicator 11 End of Program indicator 12 13 Rinse Aid indicator Half Load Function Sanitize Function Extra Drying Function Rapid Clean Function 6 OPERATING THE PRODUCT C NOTICE If you do not perform any operation after switching on the machine it will be automatically switched off within 5 seconds Not in use 1 10 2 4 5 6 7 8 3 9 11 12 13 3 Sanitized i...

Page 18: ...elay selection an affirmative key signal will be heard provided that the relevant function is supported by the selected program Function will be deemed selected when the indicator of the selected function is lit To cancel the selected function keep the function key pressed until the function indicator disappears 6 2 PREPARING THE MACHINE 1 Open the door of the dishwasher 2 Place the dishes in acco...

Page 19: ...1 00 Wash Temperatures Rinse Temperatures Sanitize Water gallons Wash Main wash Dry Duration minutes Water liters PROGRAM TABLE 15 ml 15 25 ml 5 ml Hard water Medium water Soft water Recommended detergent amount Detergent in dispenser section Program number Program name Degree of dirtiness Sensitivity Public The consumption values shown in the table were determined under standard conditions For th...

Page 20: ...oad key The Half Load indicator will light on the display in the Function Selected indicator 4 Close the door of the machine to start the program Sanitize Function Sanitize function raises the water temperature in the final rinse to meet the requirements of NSF ANSI STANDARD 184 for Residential Dishwashers Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments C At the...

Page 21: ...inutes in order to optimize the washing and drying performance C Notice Automatic detergent detection feature should be deactivated during the tests according to AHAM DW 1 To deactivate 1 After turning on the machine press Time Delay and P keys simultaneously Keep them pressed until the countdown 3 2 1 is completed on the display 2 Press P key to activate the a option Automatic detergent detection...

Page 22: ...ine is running 6 5 SCHEDULING THE WASHING TIME Time Delay If an economical electricity tariff is applied in your region you can use the Time Delay function to wash your dishes during appropriate hours You can delay the start of the selected program until 24 hours 1 Press the Time Delay function key after selecting the washing program and other auxiliary functions 2 Once you press the Time Delay ke...

Page 23: ...ng washed depending on the step the program you have cancelled was in 6 8 SALT INDICATOR MODEL DEPENDING Please check the salt indicator on the display to see whether there is adequate amount of softening salt in the dishwasher or not You need to refill the salt reservoir with salt whenever salt indicator appears on the display of your machine C Adjusting the water hardness level is explained in W...

Page 24: ...indicator As long as the problem continues washing program is paused and the water inlet is checked regularly by the machine when the water is restored E 02 icon will disappear after a while and the washing program resumes 6 12 OVERFLOWING WARNING If the machine intakes too much water or there is leakage at any of the components then the machine will detect this and E 01 icon will flash on the Pro...

Page 25: ...ergent dispenser There is the risk of explosion Put the detergent into the detergent dispenser just before operating the machine as illustrated below 1 Push the latch to right to open the detergent dispenser lid A 2 Put suggested amount of powder liquid gel or tablet detergent in the reservoir C Inside the detergent dispenser there are level markings that help you use appropriate amount of powder ...

Page 26: ...inse aid reservoirs are full 2 Set the water hardness to the highest level and perform an empty run 3 After the empty washing cycle review the user manual and readjust the water hardness level so as to suit the water supply 3 Push the lid of the detergent dispenser to close it A click will be heard when the lid is closed 1 2 3 C Use powder or liquid gel detergent in short programs without prewash ...

Page 27: ... the help of the latch 2 Fill the reservoir until MAX level 3 Slightly press the point B of the reservoir lid to close it 4 If there are stains on tableware items after washing level must be increased and if there is a blue trace after wiping them by hand it must be decreased This is set to position 3 as factory default C The rinse aid adjustment is described under Adjusting the amount of rinse ai...

Page 28: ...ing 4 Press On Off key to save the setting Water hardness level adjustment table Hardness Level Grains Per Gallon gpg German Water Hardness dH French Water Hardness dF Water Hardness Level Indicator 0th Level 0 14 0 4 0 8 Press the Time Delay key to switch the water hardness level to position 1 r1 1st Level 15 22 5 7 9 13 2nd Level 23 37 8 12 14 22 Press the Time Delay key to switch the water hard...

Page 29: ... salt reservoir with salt by using the salt funnel D To speed up dissolution rate of salt in water stir it with a spoon 9 FILLINGTHEDISHWASHER SALT DISPENSER Select Models Water softening system needs to be regenerated in order for the product operates with the same performance continuously Dishwasher salt is used for this purpose C Use only special softening salts produced particularly for the di...

Page 30: ...to the machine 10 CAREANDMAINTENANCE A WARNING Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance switch off the appliance disconnect the mains plug and turn off the water tap A WARNING Do not repair or replace any part of the dishwasher or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended by this manual We recommend that the dishwasher only be repaired by an authorized service agent A CAUTION To avo...

Page 31: ... cleaning stainless steel For the best results apply the stainless steel cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe the surface in the direction of the grain Cleaning the door gasket Regularly clean the door gasket with a damp cloth to remove food particles and other debris Use a gentle household cleaner for the outside and the door seals and rinse thoroughly 10 2 CARING FOR YOUR DISHWASHER INTERIOR C NOTIC...

Page 32: ...ck sound is heard C Do not use the dishwasher without filter C Incorrect placement of the filters will reduce washing efficiency 10 3 CLEANING THE FILTERS Clean the filters at least once a week in order for the machine operates efficiently Check if food residues are left on the filters If there are food residues on filters take them out and clean well under running water 1 Turn the micro filter 1 ...

Page 33: ...nd clean them if necessary 1 Turn off the tap and remove the hose 2 After taking out the filter clean it under running tap water 3 Place the cleaned filter back to its seat in the hose 4 Install the hose to tap Select Models 10 5 CLEANING THE WASH ARMS Clean the wash arms at least once a week in order for the machine operates efficiently LOWER WASH ARMS Check if the holes on the lower wash arms 1 ...

Page 34: ...k if the holes on the upper impeller 1 are clogged If they are clogged remove and clean the wash arms Turn its nut to left to remove the upper wash arms Make sure that the nut is tightened well when installing the upper wash arms ...

Page 35: ...and Care Filters are installed incorrectly Check the filter system and make sure that it is installed correctly Baskets are overloaded Do not overload the baskets in excess of their capacity Detergent is stored under unsuitable conditions If you are using powder detergent do not store the detergent package in humid places Keep it in a closed container if possible For ease of storing we recommend y...

Page 36: ...gram with a higher temperature and cycle time Surface quality of the kitchen utensils is deteriorated Tea and coffee stains or other dye spots may not be cleaned in dishwasher when they have penetrated in deteriorated surfaces Desired washing performance can not be obtained at kitchen utensils with deteriorated surfaces and it is not suitable to use such utensils in terms of hygiene as well It is ...

Page 37: ...iting in machine dirt must be removed by prewash or dishes must be washed without being kept waiting Electric installation is not grounded Check if your machine is connected to the actual grounding line Otherwise the static electric created in the product causes arcs on the surfaces of metal items creating pores removing the protective cover on the surface and causing discoloration Intensive clean...

Page 38: ... lid is tightly closed after finishing the filling process Run the prewash program to remove the salt that spilled inside the machine Since the salt granules that will remain under the lid will dissolve during prewash causing the lid loosen check the lid once again at the end of the program Water hardness setting is low or salt level is insufficient Measure the hardness of the supply water appropr...

Page 39: ...load the baskets in excess of their capacity Water remains in the dishwasher at the end of the program Filters are clogged Check if the filter system is clean Clean the filter system regularly as illustrated in section Cleaning and Care Discharge hose is clogged blocked Check the discharge hose If necessary remove the discharge hose clear the blockage and insert is as illustrated in the user manua...

Page 40: ...arranty is void if the product is installed high traffic locations such as dormitories school kitchens restaurants cafetaries etc Please consult Blomberg authorized distributor prior to operating the unit about the warranty disclaimer Service must also be performed by an authorized Blomberg service agency Cosmetic defects must be reported within 10 business days from installation 2 year limited wa...

Page 41: ...ERTAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE QUALITY OF THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT BLOMBERG ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY THAT THE PRODUCT WILL BE FIT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE FOR WHICH YOU MAY BE BUYING THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT Blomberg does not assume any responsibility for incidential or consequential damages Such damages ...

Page 42: ...USA 27 07 18 8 25 14 HOW TO GET SERVICE Please contact the Distributor for your State or Province as listed on the Distributor Contact List or call our Toll Free Number at 1 800 459 9848 for direction to an Authorized Blomberg Service Agent ...

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