Atag VA9811NT - User Manual

Questions and Answers

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Mark LandryAug 18, 2025
What to do if my Atag VA9811NT Dishwasher does not start?
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  melissa67Aug 18, 2025
  If your Atag dishwasher isn't starting, make sure you press and hold the Start/Stop button until the display shows the door open symbol. Check that the door is properly closed, and that a fuse/circuit breaker hasn't tripped. Also, ensure the dishwasher is plugged into the wall socket, the water tap is turned on, and there are no signs of overflow or leaks. Verify that the Delayed start option isn't active, or cancel it by pressing and holding Start/Stop for three seconds. If a whirring sound persists even after cutting power, turn off the water tap, pull out the plug, and call the service division.
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michael92Aug 20, 2025
Why are my dishes not clean after using the Atag VA9811NT?
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  Kristen BaileyAug 20, 2025
  If your Atag dishwasher isn't cleaning dishes properly, several factors could be at play. First, make sure the spray arms can rotate freely by removing and cleaning them. Ensure you're using fresh detergent and the correct dosage for your water hardness, as old detergent or incorrect amounts can affect cleaning. Select a more powerful wash cycle or a higher temperature. Load dishes correctly, avoiding overcrowding or blocking items. Secure glasses and cups to prevent them from toppling over. Finally, check that the filter is correctly fitted to avoid any issues.
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Bridget GambleAug 23, 2025
Why are there spots or films on dishes from my Atag Dishwasher?
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  Eric SanchezAug 23, 2025
  If you're noticing spots or films on your dishes after washing in your Atag dishwasher, it could be due to several reasons. Check that the salt compartment lid is properly tightened to prevent the water softener from leaking salt. Ensure that your water softener setting is correct. Also, verify that your rinse aid dosage setting is accurate. Make sure the salt compartment is not empty and needs to be topped up with salt. If you're washing crystal, high temperatures and too much detergent can cause etching, so wash crystal at a low temperature and use less detergent.
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Jorge PageAug 26, 2025
How to fix water remaining in my Atag VA9811NT Dishwasher?
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  Ronald HarrisonAug 26, 2025
  If water remains in your Atag dishwasher after a cycle, check the drainage hose for blockages or kinks. Ensure the hose is properly connected to the sink unit's water trap and that the cone-shaped part of the pipe is cut to the correct inner diameter. Also, make sure the filters are not blocked and clean them if necessary.
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cindybaxterAug 28, 2025
How to improve drying in my Atag Dishwasher?
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  Darin HamiltonAug 28, 2025
  If your dishes aren't drying properly in your Atag dishwasher, try activating the Long dry option. Make sure you fully load the dishwasher for optimal drying. Check if the rinse aid needs topping up or if the dosage is set too low, and adjust accordingly. Also, you can open the door a little once the programme has finished.
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Ethan RyanAug 31, 2025
How to get rid of bad odour in Atag VA9811NT?
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  kjonesAug 31, 2025
  If you notice a bad odour in your Atag dishwasher, clean around the seals and in corners with a washing-up brush and low foaming cleaner. If you've been using low temperature programmes for a long time, run a programme with a higher temperature about once a month.
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amandavaughnSep 2, 2025
Why are there spots on stainless steel or silver in my Atag VA9811NT?
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  Gina ObrienSep 2, 2025
  Spots on stainless steel or silver in your Atag dishwasher can occur if certain foods like mustard, mayonnaise, lemon, vinegar, salt, and dressings are left on items for too long; rinse these off before washing. Also, stainless steel can cause spots on silver if they touch during washing, so keep them separate.
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colejanetSep 4, 2025
What to do about sticky white/blue film on dishes from Atag Dishwasher?
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  Catherine QuinnSep 4, 2025
  If your dishes have a sticky white/blue film after washing in your Atag dishwasher, the rinse aid dosage setting might be too high. Reduce the amount. If you have very soft water, you may want to dilute the rinse aid 50:50 with water.
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Alice WadeSep 7, 2025
How to remove spots left after washing in Atag VA9811NT Dishwasher?
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  Alexander MendezSep 7, 2025
  If you notice spots left after washing in your Atag dishwasher, especially from lipstick or tea, try using a detergent with a bleaching agent.
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justinpattersonSep 9, 2025
Why is my Atag Dishwasher making a rattling sound?
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  Jessica LittleSep 9, 2025
  If you hear a rattling sound when your Atag dishwasher is running, make sure the dishes are placed securely and that the spray arms can rotate freely. Check that the dishes are placed correctly and spin the spray arms to ensure they can rotate.

This document provides operating instructions for the ATAG VA981INT Dishwasher.

Function Description

The ATAG VA981INT is a dishwasher designed for household and similar use, including staff kitchens, farms, hotels, motels, and bed & breakfast establishments. It offers various wash programs and options to accommodate different levels of dirtiness and types of dishes. The machine features an integrated water softener to improve wash results in hard water areas and includes indicators for salt and rinse aid levels. It also incorporates an overflow guard function for safety.

Important Technical Specifications

Model Designation: VA981INT
Number of Standard Place Settings: 13
Energy Efficiency Class: A++
Annual Energy Consumption (AEC): 261 kWh per year (based on 280 standard cleaning cycles with cold water connection and energy-saving mode)
Energy Consumption of Standard Cleaning Cycle (E_t): 0.92 kWh
Power Consumption (Off-mode P_o): 0.49 W
Power Consumption (Left-on mode P_l): 0.49 W
Annual Water Consumption (AWC): 2990 litres per year (based on 280 standard cleaning cycles)
Drying Efficiency Class: A
Standard Programme: Eco wash, High temperature
Programme Time for Standard Cleaning Cycle: 215 minutes
Duration of Left-on Mode (T_l): Infinite
Noise Emissions: 46 dB(A) re 1 pW
Construction: Integrated product
Height: 857-912 mm
Width: 596 mm
Depth: 550 mm
Weight: 53 kg (can vary due to different specifications)
Water Pressure: 0.03-1.0 MPa (0.3-10 kp/cm², 3-100 N/cm²)
Electrical Connection/Rated Power: See type plate.

Usage Features

The dishwasher is operated via a front panel with touch buttons and audible feedback.

Programmes:

Auto wash: Automatically adjusts water consumption and temperature based on dish dirtiness. Requires five initial runs for optimal adaptation.
Heavy wash: For very dirty dishes like pans and casserole dishes (55°C/70°C).
Normal wash: For daily use, removes dried leftovers (60°C/65°C).
Daily wash: Effective for daily use with slightly dried leftovers (60°C/65°C).
Quick wash: For slightly dirty glasses and porcelain (30°C/60°C).
Super quick wash: Short 15-minute program for very slightly dirty dishes (30°C/60°C).
Delicate wash: For fragile glasses and porcelain, with options for lower temperatures (40°C/50°C).
Eco wash: Most effective for normally dirty dishes in terms of combined energy and water consumption (50°C/60°C).
Rinse & Dry: Rinses with heating and drying, suitable for sterilizing glass jars (50°C).
Rinse & Hold: Rinses dishes while waiting for a full load.

Options:

High temperature: Activates a higher temperature for the main wash, improving dishwashing results.
Long dry: Increases final rinse temperature and extends drying phase for better drying results, with a slight increase in energy consumption.
Delayed start: Allows setting a start delay of 1-24 hours.
Child lock (button lock): Prevents children from starting the dishwasher. Temporarily deactivated by pressing High temperature and Long dry buttons simultaneously.

Loading:

Dishes should be scraped clean of large food particles, not rinsed under running water.
Upper basket: For glasses, cups, bowls, side plates, and saucers. Wine glasses on the wine glass shelf, knives in the knife stand. Dirty surfaces should face inwards and downwards.
Lower basket: For plates, serving dishes, pots, and cutlery.
Cutlery basket: Cutlery handles facing down (except knives), spread out to prevent stacking. A fold-down section is available for small items. Avoid mixing silver and stainless steel cutlery.

Detergent and Rinse Aid:

Use only dishwasher detergent.
Detergent dosage depends on water hardness.
Dishwasher tablets are not recommended for short programs (less than 75 minutes).
Rinse aid improves drying. Dosage can be adjusted (0-6).
The "TAB" setting (3-in-1/all-in-one detergent) automatically adapts the program for optimal results and disables rinse aid dispensing.

Settings Menu: Accessed by opening the door, turning off the dishwasher, then pressing and holding the On/Left-on mode button until the display lights up, and within five seconds, pressing and holding the Programme selector and Long dry button.

Child lock: Activate/deactivate.
Buzzer volume: Adjusts the volume of the end-of-program and fault indicator buzzer.
Operation volume: Adjusts the sound confirming button presses.
LCD contrast: Adjusts display contrast.
Rinse aid dosage: Adjusts rinse aid dispensing.
TAB (3-in-1/all-in-one detergent): Activate/deactivate.
Water hardness: Adjusts the water softener setting based on local water hardness (°dH or °fH).

Maintenance Features

Care and Cleaning:

Coarse filter: Traps large food particles. Should be emptied and cleaned as necessary.
Fine filter and pipe section: Should be cleaned a couple of times a year.
Drainage pump: Accessible from inside the dishwasher for clearing blockages. Requires disconnecting power and removing filters.
Spray arms (upper and lower): Holes and bearings can become blocked. Can be removed for cleaning.
Door: Clean edges with a slightly damp cloth. Avoid spraying water near the door lock.
Limescale deposits: If hard water causes limescale, run a Normal wash program with high temperature and two tablespoons of citric acid (no dishes).
Front panel: Keep touch buttons clean and free from grease. Wipe with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Turn off the dishwasher before cleaning to avoid unintentional activation.

Troubleshooting: The manual provides a comprehensive troubleshooting guide for common issues such as:

Error codes (F:10 Overfilling, F:11 Water outlet fault, F:12 Water inlet fault, F:40 Inlet valve leakage).
Dishes not clean (spray arms not rotating, old/incorrect detergent, weak program, incorrect loading).
Spots or films on dishes (salt leakage, incorrect water softener/rinse aid settings, empty salt compartment, high temperature/too much detergent).
Sticky white/blue film (rinse aid dosage too high).
Spots on stainless steel or silver (foodstuffs, contact with other metals).
Rattling sound (dishes incorrectly placed, spray arms blocked).
Dishwasher not starting (door not closed, power issues, delayed start selected).
Water remaining in dishwasher (blocked/kinked drainage hose, blocked filters, drainage pump debris).
Bad odour (dirt around seals/corners, low temperature programs).
Dishes not dry enough (drying power too low, not fully loaded, low rinse aid).
Cannot close door (baskets not positioned correctly, dishes blocking baskets).
Touch buttons not reacting (pressed too soon after opening door, dirt on buttons, door not open enough, child lock activated).

Service:

Repairs and maintenance should be carried out by a qualified professional.
The manual advises noting down the item and serial numbers from the rating plate for service inquiries.