This document is a user manual for a Beko dishwasher, covering models BDFN... and DFN.... It provides comprehensive instructions for installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Function Description
The Beko dishwasher is designed for domestic use to clean dishes efficiently. It features various washing programs tailored to different soiling levels and dish types, aiming for optimal cleaning and drying performance. The appliance incorporates a water softening system to reduce water hardness, which is crucial for preventing limescale and improving washing results. Detergent and rinse aid dispensers ensure proper chemical distribution during cycles.
Several auxiliary functions are available to enhance washing performance and efficiency:
- Half Load function: Allows operation with a partial load, saving water and power.
- TrayWash Function: Optimized for washing trays, typically used with the Intensive 70°C program.
- Fast+ Function: Shortens the washing cycle duration and reduces water consumption by increasing water pressure.
- Tablet detergent function: Improves drying performance when using all-in-one detergents, adapting to tap water hardness.
- AquaIntense Function: Utilizes a dedicated impeller for heavily soiled dishes, particularly those placed on the right side of the lower basket.
- SteamGloss Function: Provides superior drying performance.
- AquaActive Function: Increases pressure and speed of the lower impeller for stubborn soiling on items like pans and trays.
- Hygiene Intense function: Enhances hygiene by increasing washing and rinsing temperatures and extending these steps, including an additional rinse cycle.
- Deep Wash function: Uses a dedicated impeller for intense cleaning of bottles and pots placed on the right side of the lower basket.
- Super Rinse Function: Improves rinsing performance and helps remove detergent residue.
- EverClean Filter: A self-cleaning microfilter system that extends the cleaning period of the filter from 2 weeks to 3 months, boosting washing performance.
- IonGuard function: Prevents the formation of bad odors by activating at regular intervals when the product is turned off.
- Delay function: Allows users to set a delayed start time for the program, up to 24 hours.
- Child (Key) Lock Function: Prevents accidental changes to program settings or delay times during operation.
- SelfDry Function: Enables automatic door opening at the end of the washing cycle to improve drying.
- Floor illumination: A light projected onto the floor indicates that the machine is in operation.
- Interior Illumination: A lamp inside the machine illuminates when the door is opened (on suitable models).
The dishwasher also includes warning indicators for low salt and low rinse aid levels, water supply cut-off, and water overflow, ensuring timely user intervention or service calls.
Important Technical Specifications
- Power input: 220-240 V, 50 Hz
- Total power: 1800-2100 W
- Heater power: 1800 W
- Total current: 10 A
- Pump power: 90 - 125 W
- Drain pump power: 30 W
- Water Pressure: 0.3-10 bar (0.03-1.0 MPa)
- Permitted water temperature: Up to 25°C (60°C for Aquasafe+ models).
- Maximum washing capacity: Refer to the energy label and Quick Guide for specific values.
- Dimensions: Width: 60 cm, Depth: 57 cm (Height varies by installation type).
- Altitude: Intended for use at altitudes up to 2000 m above sea level.
Usage Features
The dishwasher is designed for user convenience with adjustable baskets and specialized compartments:
- Cutlery basket: Movable to create more space in the lower basket.
- Collapsible lower basket tines: Foldable tines allow for easier placement of large items like pans and bowls.
- Tray Wash Supports: Used in the bottom basket for washing trays.
- SoftTouch Accessory: Provides safe washing for fragile glasses in the lower basket.
- Lower Basket Glass Holder: Secures oversized and tall glasses in the lower basket.
- Lower basket multipurpose / height adjustable service rack: Accommodates extra glasses, long ladles, and bread knives, adjustable to different heights.
- Lower basket bottle wire: Designed for easier washing of long pieces with wide mouths, removable when not in use.
- Upper basket multipurpose service rack: For washing extra long ladles and bread knives, removable.
- Bottle and Dish Holder on the Lower Basket: Facilitates washing dirty kitchenware with narrow openings and greater height, with clips to secure bottles.
- Upper basket height adjustable rack: Allows adjustment of the upper basket's height (lower, center, or upper positions) even when loaded, using a mechanism on the sides.
- Collapsible upper basket wires: Foldable wires in the upper basket create more space for larger dishes.
- Height setting with empty basket: The upper basket's height can be adjusted using wheels mounted at two different heights.
- Ceiling cutlery basket: Designed for cutlery, with some models featuring a partial movement feature to lower the central tray for taller items.
Maintenance Features
Regular maintenance is essential for the product's longevity and efficient operation:
- Filter cleaning: The filters (micro filter, coarse filter, metal/plastic filter) should be cleaned at least once a week to ensure efficient operation and prevent clogging.
- Hose filter cleaning: The filter attached to the water inlet hose should be checked and cleaned regularly to prevent impurities from damaging the machine.
- Impeller cleaning: The holes on both the lower and upper impellers should be checked and cleaned weekly to prevent clogging by food remnants.
- Interior cleaning: The machine's interior should be cleaned monthly by running a program at the highest temperature with detergent or special machine cleaning agents to remove leftovers and limescale.
- Outer surface and door gasket cleaning: Clean gently with a mild cleaning material and damp cloth. The control panel should only be wiped with a damp cloth.
- Salt reservoir: Requires refilling with special softening salts when the low salt warning indicator illuminates.
- Rinse aid reservoir: Requires refilling with dishwasher-specific rinse aid when the low rinse aid warning indicator illuminates. The rinse aid amount can be adjusted.
The manual also provides troubleshooting tips for common issues such as the machine not starting, dishes not being clean or dry, stains, lime traces, odors, rust, and detergent residue. It emphasizes the importance of using original parts and accessories and advises against unauthorized repairs or technical modifications.
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