This document provides comprehensive operating instructions for the ATAG VA7016RT dishwasher, covering its functions, technical specifications, usage, and maintenance.
Function Description
The ATAG VA7016RT is a dishwasher designed for household use, capable of washing up to 14 standard place settings. It features a built-in water softener to handle hard water, ensuring optimal cleaning results and preventing white coatings on dishes. The dishwasher offers various programmes and modes to suit different cleaning needs, from lightly soiled dishes to heavily soiled items and delicate crystal/glassware.
Key programmes include:
- ECO wash: The most effective programme for normally dirty dishes in terms of combined energy and water consumption.
- Normal wash: A powerful programme for daily use, suitable for dried leftovers but not burnt food.
- Auto wash: Automatically adjusts water consumption and temperature based on dish dirtiness. Requires five initial runs to adapt fully.
- Daily wash: Effective for slightly dried leftovers.
- Time program: Allows users to set a desired running time (0:15-2:30 hours) based on how dirty the dishes are.
- Rinse and hold: Used to rinse dishes while waiting for a full load, preventing unpleasant odours.
- Plastic wash: Designed for dishwasher-safe plastic items, with an extended drying cycle.
- Hygiene wash: Ideal for items requiring high hygiene, such as baby bottles and cutting boards, utilizing high temperatures in both main wash and final rinse.
- Crystal glass: A gentle programme with low temperature for fragile crystal/glassware.
- Quick Pro wash: Shortens washing time by preheating water, not suitable for dried leftovers.
- Self-cleaning: For hygienic cleaning of the dishwasher tub, spray arms, and spray pipes.
- Upper half wash/Lower half wash: Programmes for washing only the upper or lower basket, respectively.
Programme modes enhance flexibility:
- Green mode: Reduces energy and water consumption by extending programme time.
- Speed mode: Shortens programme time but uses more energy and water.
- Night mode: Lowers noise level during operation by extending programme time.
Additional options include:
- Extra Dry: Increases final rinse temperature and extends drying cycle for improved drying results.
- Delayed Start: Allows scheduling the start of a programme up to 24 hours in advance.
The dishwasher also features an overflow guard function that pumps out water and turns off the supply if the water level exceeds normal limits.
Important Technical Specifications
- Model designation: VA7016RT
- Number of standard place settings: 14
- Energy efficiency class: A+++
- Annual energy consumption (AEC): 236 kWh per year (based on 280 standard cleaning cycles with cold water connection and energy-saving mode).
- Energy consumption of the standard cleaning cycle (E₁): 0.83 kWh
- Power consumption (Off-mode/Left-on mode): 0.49 W
- Annual water consumption (AWC): 2660 litres per year (based on 280 standard cleaning cycles).
- Drying efficiency class: A
- Standard programme: ECO wash, no options
- Programme time for standard cleaning cycle: 350 minutes
- Duration of left-on mode (T₁): Infinite
- Noise emissions: 42 dB(A) re 1 pW
- Construction: Integrated product
- Height: 819-872 mm
- Width: 596 mm
- Depth: 559 mm
- Weight: 50 kg (can vary due to different specifications)
- Water pressure: 0.03-1.0 MPa
- Electrical connection/Rated power: See serial number plate
- Water hardness adjustment: Settings 0-9 for various °dH and °fH ranges.
Usage Features
- Front Panel: Features a main power switch, display, programme mode selector, navigation buttons, and options for Delayed Start and Extra Dry.
- First-time setup: Guides the user through checking water hardness, adjusting the water softener, and setting rinse aid dosage.
- Detergent Dispenser: Has separate compartments for prewash and main wash detergent. Supports powder, liquid, and all-in-one detergents.
- Rinse Aid Dispenser: Adjustable dosage (0-5) for faster drying and spotless dishes. A symbol on the display indicates when topping up is needed.
- Salt Compartment: Must be filled with large grain or special dishwasher salt for the water softener to function. A symbol indicates when topping up is needed.
- Loading Baskets:
- Top cutlery tray: For cutlery, ladles, whisks, and serving cutlery. Can be raised or lowered.
- Upper basket: For glasses, cups, bowls, side plates, and saucers. Features wine glass shelf and knife stand. Can be raised or lowered.
- Lower basket: For plates, side plates, serving dishes, pots, and cutlery (in the cutlery basket). Includes foldable tines for washing pots and a special area for pots and pans at the rear.
- Cutlery basket: Best placed in the middle front of the lower basket. Features a fold-down section for small items.
- Status Light: Located at the bottom of the dishwasher, it indicates programme status: blue for "load more," red for "do not load" or a problem, and green for "unload" (programme finished).
- Child Lock (Button Lock): Prevents children from starting the dishwasher. Can be activated/deactivated via settings or temporarily by pressing specific buttons.
- Loading More Dishes: Possible to add dishes after a programme has started by opening the door; the dishwasher will resume after closing.
- Power Failure: The programme continues from where it left off once power is restored.
- End of Programme: Indicated by "Ready" on the display, a short signal, and the status light turning green. The dishwasher switches off automatically.
Maintenance Features
- Filters: Coarse and fine filters need regular cleaning. The coarse filter traps larger food particles, while the fine filter is automatically rinsed during each wash but should be cleaned manually when necessary.
- Spray Arms: Holes and bearings can become blocked. Spray arms can be removed for cleaning.
- Door and Door Seal: Should be regularly cleaned with a damp cloth.
- Front Panel: Buttons should be kept clean and free from grease; wipe with a dry or slightly damp cloth.
- Dishwasher Tub: Made of stainless steel and kept clean through normal use.
- Limescale Deposits: For hard water, limescale can build up. Running the Self-cleaning programme with citric acid or special dishwasher cleaners can remove deposits.
- Drainage Pump: If water remains after a programme, the drainage pump may be blocked. Instructions are provided for unblocking it by removing the coarse and fine filters, scooping out water, and manually turning the pump wheel.
- Inlet Hose Filter: If the water supply contains small particles, the outer filter on the inlet hose may become blocked, leading to a "Water inlet fault." Instructions are provided for cleaning it.
- Troubleshooting Guide: A comprehensive table lists common problems, possible causes, and recommended actions, including fault codes displayed on the screen.
- Service Contact: Users are advised to consult the troubleshooting guide first. If the problem persists, contact the service department, providing the article number and serial number from the serial number plate.
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