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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 dishwasher salt

5. Fill the rinse aid dispenser

NOTE:

If you want to use the "3 in 1" combi detergents, read
carefully the informations given in "Different kinds of
detergents".

The water softener

The dishwasher is equipped with a water softener designed to
remove minerals and salts from the water supply, which would
have a detrimental or adverse effect on the operation of the
appliance.
The higher the content of these minerals and salts, the harder
your water is.
Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales, Clarke
degrees, French degrees (TH°) and mmol/l (millimol per litre -
international unit for the hardness of water).
The softener should be adjusted according to the hardness of
the water in your area. Your local Water Authority can advise
you on the hardness of the water in your area.

The water softener must be set in both ways: manually, using
the water hardness dial and electronically, using the
programme selector dial and the START/CANCEL button.

a) Setting manually

1. Open the dishwasher door.

2. Remove the lower basket from the dishwasher.

3. Turn the water hardness 

dial to position 1 or 2 
(see table).

4. Replace the lower 

basket.

The dishwasher is factory set
at position 2.

b) Setting electronically

(The dishwasher must be switched off)

The dishwasher is factory set at level 5. 

1. Keep the START/CANCEL button pressed and turn the

programme selector dial clockwise until the programme 
selection marker corresponds with the first washing 
programme. 
The On/Off and START/CANCEL indicator lights start to 
flash indicating that you have activated the water softener 
setting function.
At the same time, the END indicator light starts flashing.

The current level is indicated by the number of flashes of 
the END indicator light and a pause of about 5 seconds
(see chart).
Example: 5 f pause + 5 flashes etc...= level 5

2. To change the level, press the START/CANCEL button. 

Each time this button is pressed the level changes. (For the 
selection of the new level, see chart).

Examples:
If current level is 5, by pressing the START/CANCEL button 
once, level 6 is selected.
If current level is 10, by pressing the START/CANCEL
button once, level 1 is selected.

The END indicator light remains off for about 5 seconds and 
then starts flashing indicating the new set made.

3. To memorise the operation, switch off the machine by 

returning the programme selector dial to the Off position, 
that is the programme selection marker corresponds with 
the On/Off indicator light. 
Otherwise wait for about 60 seconds, after which the 
dishwasher will automatically return to setting mode.

Prior to using for the first time

6

Clarke

°TH

mmol/l

manually

electronically

64 - 88

53 - 63

46 - 52

36 - 45

28 - 35

23 - 27

18 - 22

13 - 17

5 - 12

< 5

9,0 - 12,5

7,6 - 8,9

6,5 - 7,5

5,1 - 6,4

4,0 - 5,0

3,3 - 3,9

2,6 - 3,2

1,9 - 2,5

0,7 - 1,8

< 0,7

Range

IV

IV

IV

IV

IV

III

III

II

I/II

I

91 - 125

76 - 90

65 - 75

51 - 64

40 - 50

33 - 39

26 - 32

19 - 25

7 - 18

< 7

2

2

2

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

level 10

level 9

level 8

level 7

level 6

level 5

level 4

level 3

level 2

level 1

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

no

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

Water hardness

Adjustment of the 

water hardness

setting

Number of 

flashes of the

"END" 

indicator light

Use 

of

salt

Summary of Contents for BDW 46

Page 1: ...Dishwasher BDW 46 INSTRUCTION BOOK www video uk electrolux com 05 05 ...

Page 2: ...ustomer Care Department 16 Guarantee Conditions 16 Installation instructions 17 Fitting under a counter 17 Levelling 17 Water supply connections 17 Water outlet hose connection 18 Electrical connection 18 Hints for test centres 19 Contents 2 Dimensions Width 45 cm Height with worktop 85 cm Height without worktop 82 cm Max depth 61 cm Max depth with open door 118 5 cm Electrical connection Informat...

Page 3: ... is not being loaded or unloaded In this way you will avoid anybody tripping over the open door and hurting themselves When finishing loading or unloading close the door as an open door can be a hazard Do not sit or stand on the open door Isolate the appliance from the power supply and turn off the water supply after use This product should be serviced by an authorised service engineer and only ge...

Page 4: ...pliance 4 1 Upper basket stop 2 Water hardness dial 3 Salt container 4 Detergent dispenser 5 Control panel 6 Rating plate 7 Rinse aid dispenser 8 Filters 9 Lower spray arm 10 Upper spray arm 11 Upper basket 12 Worktop IN154 ...

Page 5: ...his button to start the programme The START CANCEL indicator light placed above the button illuminates With this button it is possible to cancel a washing programme in progress Indicator lights have the following meanings As soon as you select a washing programme the phase indicator lights for that programme will start flashing As the programme starts the phase indicator lights turn off except for...

Page 6: ...nd turn the programme selector dial clockwise until the programme selection marker corresponds with the first washing programme The On Off and START CANCEL indicator lights start to flash indicating that you have activated the water softener setting function At the same time the END indicator light starts flashing The current level is indicated by the number of flashes of the END indicator light a...

Page 7: ... if water over flows from the unit when filling with salt this is quite normal 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 between 16 and 40 dishwashing cycles depending upon the dosage setting Filling with rinse ai...

Page 8: ...nd or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket Take care when loading or unloading sharp items such as knives Forks and spoons should be placed in the removable cutlery basket with the handles facing downwards and the knives with their handles facing upwards If the handles protrude from the bottom of the basket obstructing the lower spray ar...

Page 9: ...sition When the basket is in the higher position you will not be able to use the cup rack s After loading your machine always close the door as an open door can be a hazard Use of detergent Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers We recommend the use of Finish detergents Using no more than the correct amount of detergent contributes to reducing pollution Please observe the...

Page 10: ...the salt container and the rinse aid dispenser are no longer necessary In this case the salt and the rinse aid indicator lights will always remain illuminated when the machine is switched on not all dishwasher models are foreseen with salt and rinse aid indicator lights 2 Select the lowest setting for water hardness 3 Before the start of the washing programme put the 3 in 1 detergent in the deterg...

Page 11: ...the water and also by the variations of the power supply Position of the programme selector dial 1 Degree of soil and type of load Heavy soil Crockery cutlery pots and pans Normal soil Crockery and cutlery Programme POWER WASH NORMAL Cycle description 3 Consumption values Hot prewash Main wash up to 70 C 2 warm rinses 1 hot rinse Drying Cold prewash Main wash up to 65 C 2 warm rinses 1 hot rinse D...

Page 12: ...progress Open the dishwasher door the programme will stop Close the door the programme will start from the point at which it was interrupted Cancel a washing programme in progress Press the START CANCEL button for about 5 seconds The START CANCEL indicator light turns off and the phase indicator lights are flashing The running programme has been cancelled and it is now possible to set a new washin...

Page 13: ...oth faces thoroughly 7 Put the flat filter C back in the base of the washing compartment 8 Place the coarse filter A in the microfilter B and press together 9 Put the filter combination in place and lock by turning the handle clockwise to the stop During this process ensure that the flat filter does not protrude above the base of the washing compartment Attention Under no circumstances may the dis...

Page 14: ...ere is a whistling noise during washing Malfunction Possible cause Solutions The dishwasher door has not been properly closed The main plug is not plugged in The fuse has blown in the household fuse box Close the door Insert the mains plug Replace the fuse Use a different brand of detergent The whistling is not a cause for concern continuous flashing of the START CANCEL indicator light 1 flash of ...

Page 15: ...treaks milky spots or a bluish coating on glasses and dishes Decrease rinse aid dosing Water drops have dried onto glasses and dishes Increase rinse aid dosing The detergent may be the cause Contact the detergent manufacturer s consumer care line If after all these checks the problem persists contact your local Service Force Centre quoting the model Mod product number PNC and serial number S N Thi...

Page 16: ...aken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Service Force Centre Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company s property This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights Home visits are made between 8 30am and 5 30pm Monday to Friday Visits may be available outside these hour...

Page 17: ...door When the appliance is correctly levelled the door will not catch on either side of the cabinet If the door does not close correctly loosen or tighten the adjustable feet until the machine is perfectly level Water supply connections This dishwasher must be plumbed into a cold water supply For making the connection itself the coupling nut fitted to the machine s supply hose is designed to screw...

Page 18: ...eclines any responsibility should this safety measure not be observed If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for the socket it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted Important The wires on the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live If you fit your own plug the colours of the wires in the mains lead...

Page 19: ...penser have been filled with salt and rinse aid respectively and using the test programme see Washing programmes chart Hints for test centres 19 Load 9 standard place settings Rinse aid setting position 4 Type III Detergent dosage 5 g 20 g Type B Cup racks position A Arrangement lower basket Arrangement cutlery basket Arrangement upper basket without smaller bowl and salad bowl Arrangement upper b...

Page 20: ...st producer of powered appliances for kitchen cleaning and outdoor use More than 55 million Electrolux Group products such as refrigerators cookers vacuum cleaners chain saws and lawn mowers are sold each year to a value of approx 14 billion USD in more than 150 countries around the world Electrolux plc 2005 152953 02 0 UK Subject to change without notice ...

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