Operating Instructions - Dishwasher BEKO DIN15210
Control Panel
The control panel features the following indicators and buttons:
- 1. Programme Indicator Light
- 2. Tablet Detergent Indicator
- 3. Salt Level Indicator Light
- 4. Time Delay Indicator
- 5. Start/Stop Indicator Light
- 6. Start/Stop Button
- 7. Time Delay Button
- 8. Rinse Aid Indicator Light
- 9. Half Load Indicator Light
- 10. Half Load/Tablet Detergent Button
- 11. Programme Selection Button
- 12. On/Off Button
Selecting the Correct Programme
Refer to the programme table below to select the appropriate wash cycle.
Programme number | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Programme name | Eco | Intensive | Clean&Shine | Quick&Clean | Mini 30 |
Cleaning temperature | 50 °C Most economical washing program for the medium soiled daily dishes that are kept waiting. |
70 °C Suitable for heavily soiled dishes, pots and pans. |
65 °C Daily washing program for normally soiled dishes. |
70 °C Daily washing program at which the medium soiled dishes that are kept waiting are cleaned in the fastest way. |
35 °C Suitable for lightly soiled daily dishes that are scraped or pre-cleaned. |
Degree of Soiling | Medium | High | Medium | Medium | Few |
Detergents (A+B) | A+B A=25 cm³/15 cm³ B=5 cm³ |
A+B | A+B | A+B | A |
Prewash | + | + | + | + | + |
Wash | + | + | + | + | + |
Dry | + | + | + | + | + |
Duration (min) | 190 | 124 | 96 | 58 | 30 |
Water (l) | 12 | 17,6 | 10,6 | 11,8 | 11,8 |
Energy (kWh) | 1,02 | 1,7 | 1,04 | 1,32 | 0,79 |
Operating the Dishwasher
- Load up the dishwasher, and insert the dishwasher tablet.
- Push in the on/off button and check that the programme indicator lights come on.
- Check the salt and rinse aid level indicator lights before you start the machine. If necessary add salt and rinse aid.
- Select the required programme by referring to the programme chart.
- Select the desired programme by using the Programme Selection Button.
- Press start/stop button.
- Close the door then programme starts.
- An audio signal with an interval of 8 seconds warns you to switch your machine off when the selected programme ends. This audio signal will warn you 10 times before it turns off.
- WARNING! Do not open the dishwasher door whilst the appliance is in operation. However in case the door is opened while the machine is working, then a safety mechanism ensures the machine immediately stops. Water may be very hot, so be careful!
- Care must be taken if opening the door, as steam and water will escape.
- Press the on/off button after the programme is completed. The indicator lights will go off.
- Unload the baskets.
Helpful Loading Tips
- Place the most difficult to clean items on the bottom rack: pots, pans, lids, serving dishes and bowls, as shown in the picture.
- Place serving dishes and lids on the sides of the racks in order to avoid blocking the rotation of the top spray arm.
- Use the cutlery grid for cutlery and face sharp object down to avoid injury.
- Place lighter items on the upper basket.
- Place hollow items face down so they do not collect water.
How to Cancel the Washing Programme
To cancel a programme while the machine is operating:
- Open the door.
- WARNING! Care must be taken when opening the door, as steam will escape.
- Press and hold start/stop button for 3 seconds. The start/stop indicator light will start flashing. Close the door.
- The machine will drain the water inside the machine for 45 seconds.
- The programme is cancelled when start/stop indicator light goes off. Then, you can choose and start a new programme.
NOTE: Depending on the stage of the programme you have cancelled, there may be detergent residue or rinse aid inside the machine and on the load. Make sure the items in the dishwasher are not used before being washed properly.
How to Change the Washing Programme
To change the programme selection while the machine is operating:
- Open the door.
- WARNING! Care must be taken when opening the door, as steam will escape.
- Press start/stop button. The indicator light will go off.
- Select the new programme. Press start/stop button. The indicator light will be on and the new programme will start.
NOTE: The new programme will NOT start right from the beginning. It will start from the stage last carried out by the previous programme selection.