TESLA WD461MX Dishwasher User Manual

TESLA WD461MX Dishwasher

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: WD461M WD461MX
• User Manual Language: ENG, ALB, BiH/CG, GR, HU, MK, RO, SLO, SRB

Product Overview

To get the best performance from your dishwasher, read all operating instructions before using it for the first time.

Safety Instructions

When using your dishwasher, follow the precautions listed below:

• Grounding Instructions: This appliance must be grounded. If it malfunctions or breaks down, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.
• Disposal: Dispose of the appliance in accordance with local regulations.

Using Your Dishwasher

Before using your dishwasher, please follow the steps below:

1. Set the water softener.
2. Loading salt into the softener compartment.
3. Loading the basket.
4. Fill the detergent dispenser.

Loading The Salt Into The Softener

If your model has a water softener compartment, follow these steps to add dishwasher salt:

1. Remove the lower basket and unscrew the reservoir cap.
2. Place the end of the funnel (supplied) into the hole and pour in about 1.5kg of dishwasher salt.
3. Fill the salt container to its maximum limit with water. A small amount of water may come out of the salt container.
4. Screw back the cap tightly.
5. The salt warning light will turn off after the salt container has been filled with salt.
6. Immediately after filling the salt into the salt container, start a washing program (preferably a short program) to prevent damage to the machine.

Basket Loading Tips

• Type 1: Pull out the upper basket, remove it, and re-attach it to the upper or lower rollers to adjust its height.
• Type 2: Lift the rack until both sides are at the same height to raise it to the upper position. Push down on the handle to lower the rack.

Folding Back the Cup Shelves

• Raise the cup rack upwards to make room for taller items in the dishwasher basket. You can lean tall glasses against it or remove it when not required.

Folding Back the Rack Shelves

• The spikes on the rack are used for holding plates and platters.
• They can be lowered to make more room for large items.

FAQ

Q: What should I do if my model does not have a water softener compartment?

• A: If your model does not have a water softener compartment, you can skip the section on loading salt into the softener. However, always use salt intended for dishwasher use.

Q: What type of detergent should I use?

• A: Use dishwasher detergent specifically designed for dishwashers. Do not use regular dish soap as it may cause excessive suds and damage the dishwasher.

Q: Can I wash delicate items in the dishwasher?

• A: Some delicate items may not be suitable for dishwasher cleaning. Please refer to the item’s care instructions or wash them by hand to prevent damage.
• Please read this manual carefully before using the dishwasher and Keep this manual for future reference.
• Please read the corresponding content on the instruction manual for detailed operating method.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

1. Install the dishwasher
   • (Please check the section 5 “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION” of PART I: Generic Version.)
2. Remove larger residue from dishes. Avoid pre-rinsing.
3. Load the baskets
4. Fill the dispenser with detergent and rinse aid.
5. Select a suitable program and start the dishwasher.

USING YOUR DISHWASHER

Control Panel

Water Softener

• The water softener must be set manually, using the water hardness dial.
• The water softener is designed to remove minerals and salts from the water, which would have a detrimental or adverse effect on the operation of the appliance.
• The more minerals there are, the harder your water is.
• 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.

Adjusting salt consumption

• The dishwasher is designed to allow for adjustment in the amount of salt consumed based on the hardness of the water used. This is intended to optimize and customize the level of salt consumption.
• Please follow the steps below for adjustment in salt consumption.

1. Open the door and switch on the appliance;
2. Within 60 seconds after the appliance was switched on press the Program button for more than 5 seconds to enter the water softener setting mode.
3. Press the Program button again to select the proper set according to your local environment, the setting will change in the following sequence: H1->H2->H3->H4->H5->H6;
4. Press the Power button to end the setting mode.

• 1°dH=1.25 °fH=0.178mmol/l °Clarke=1.78
• The factory setting: H3. Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your water supply.
• Every cycle with a regeneration operation consumes additional 2.0 litres of water, the energy consumption increases by 0.02 kWh and the program extents by 4 minutes.

NOTE

• Please check the sectiion 3 “Loadiing The Sallt iinto The Softener compartment” of PART I: Generic Version, If your dishwasher lacks salt.

NOTE

• If your model does not have any water softener compartment, you may skip this section.

Water Softener

• The hardness of the water varies from place to place. If hard water is used in the dishwasher, deposits will form on the dishes and utensils.
• The appliance is equipped with a special softener that uses a salt container specifically designed to eliminate lime and minerals from the water.

Preparing and Loading Dishes

• Consider buying utensils which are identified as dishwasher-proof.
• For particular items, select a program with the lowest possible temperature.
• To prevent damage, do not take glass and cutlery out of the dishwasher immediately after the program has ended.

For washing the following cutlery/dishes Are not suitable

• Cutlery with wooden, horn china or mother-of-pearl handles
• Plastic items that are not heat resistant
• Older cutlery with glued parts that are not temperature resistant
• Bonded cutlery items or dishes
• Pewter or cooper items
• Crystal glass
• Steel items subject to rusting
• Wooden platters
• Items made from synthetic fibers

Are of limited suitability

• Some types of glasses can become dull after a large number of washes
• Silver and aluminum parts have a tendency to discolor during washing
• Glazed patterns may fade if machine washed frequently

Recommendations for loading the dishwasher

• Scrape off any large amounts of leftover food. Soften remnants of burnt food in pans. It is not necessary to rinse the dishes under running water.
• For best performance of the dishwasher, follow these loading guidelines. (Features and appearance of baskets and cutlery baskets may vary from your model.)

Place objects in the dishwasher in the following way:

• Items such as cups, glasses, pots/pans, etc. must face downwards.
• Curved items, or ones with recesses, should be loaded aslant so that water can run off.
• All utensils should be stacked securely so to not tip over.
• All utensils are placed in the way that the spray arms can rotate freely during washing.
• Load hollow items such as cups, glasses, pans etc. With the opening facing downwards so that water cannot collect in the container or a deep base.
• Dishes and items of cutlery must not lie inside one another, or cover each other. To avoid damage, glasses should not touch one another.
• The upper basket is designed to hold more delicate and lighter dishware such as glasses, coffee and tea cups.
• Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a potential hazard!
• Long and / or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket.
• Please do not overload your dishwasher. This is important for good results and for reasonable consumption of energy.

NOTE

• Very small items should not be washed in the dishwasher as they could easily fall out of the basket.

Removing the dishes

• To prevent water dripping from the upper basket into the lower basket, we recommend that you empty the lower basket first, followed by the upper basket.

WARNING!

• Items will be hot! To prevent damage, do not take glass and cutlery out of the dishwasher for around 15 minutes after the program has ended.

Loading the upper basket

• The upper basket is designed to hold more delicate and lighter dishware such as glasses, coffee and tea cups and saucers, as well as plates, small bowls and shallow pans (as long as they are not too dirty).
• Position the dishes and cookware so that they will not get moved by the spray of water.

Loading the lower basket

• We suggest that you place large and difficult to clean items into the lower basket: such as pots, pans, lids, serving dishes and bowls, as shown in the figure below.
• It is preferable to place serving dishes and lids on the side of the racks in order to avoid blocking the rotation of the top spray arm.
• The maximum diameter advised for plates in front of the detergent dispenser is 19 cm, this is so not to hamper the opening of it.

Loading the cutlery basket

• Cutlery should be placed in the cutlery basket separate from each other in the appropriate positions. Avoid nesting of the cutlery to prevent insufficient cleaning performance.

WARNING!

• Do not let any item extend through the bottom.
• Always load sharp utensils with the sharp point down!

NOTE

• For the best washing effect,, load the baskets in reference to standard loading options on last section of PART I: Generic Version

Function of The Rinse Aid and Detergent

• The rinse aid is released during the final rinse to prevent water from forming droplets on your dishes, which can leave spots and streaks. It also improves drying by allowing water to roll off the dishes. Your dishwasher is designed to use liquid rinse aids.

WARNING!

• Only use a branded rinse aid for dishwasher. Never fill the rinse aid dispenser with any other substances (e.g. Dishwasher cleaning agent, liquid detergent). This would damage the appliance.

When to refill the rinse aid dispenser

• Unless the rinse-aid warning light on the control panel is on, you can always estimate the amount from the color of the optical level indicator located next to the cap.
• When the rinse-aid container is full, the indicator will be fully dark. The size of the dark dot decreases as the rinse-aid diminishes. You should never let the rinse aid level be less than 1/4 full.
• As the rinse aid diminishes, the size of the black dot on the rinse aid level indicator changes, as illustrated below.

Function of detergent

• The chemical ingredients that compose the detergent are necessary to remove, crush and dispense all dirt out of the dishwasher. Most of the commercial quality detergents are suitable for this purpose.

WARNING! Proper Use of Detergent

• Use only detergent specifically made for dishwashers use. Keep your detergent fresh and dry.
• Do not fill detergent into the dispenser until you are ready to start the dishwasher.
• Dishwasher detergent is corrosive!
• Keep dishwasher detergent out of the reach of children.

Filling The Rinse Aid Reservoir

1. Remove the rinse aid reservoir cap by rotating it counterclockwise.
2. Carefully pour in the rinse aid into its dispenser, whilst avoiding it to overflow.
   • NOTE
   • Clean up any spilled rinse aid with an absorbent cloth to avoid excessive foaming during the next wash.
3. Close the rinse aid reservoir cap by rotating it clockwise.

Adjusting the rinse aid reservoir

• Remove the rinse aid reservoir cap. Turn the rinse aid indicator dial to a number between 1 and 6.
• The higher the number, the more rinse aid the dishwasher uses.
• If the dishes are not drying properly or are spotted, adjust the dial to the next higher number until your dishes are spot-free.
• Reduce it if there are sticky whitish stains on your dishes or a bluish film on glassware or knife blades.

Filling The Detergent Dispenser

1. Press the release latch on the detergent dispenser to open the cover.
2. Add detergent into the larger cavity (A) for the main wash. For more heavily soiled wash loads, also add some detergent into the smaller cavity (B) for the release during pre-wash.
3. Close the cover and press on it until it locks into place.

NOTE

• Be aware that depending on the soiling of water, setting may be different.
• Please observe the manufacturer’s recommendations on the detergent packaging.

PROGRAMMING THE DISHWASHER

Wash Cycle Table

• The table below shows which programs are best for the levels of food residue on them and how much detergent is needed. It also shows various information about the programs.
• Consumption values and program duration are only indicative except for ECO program.
• Indicates that the program uses rinse aid in the last rinse.

Starting A Program

1. Draw out the lower and upper basket, load the dishes and push them back. It is commended to load the lower basket first, then the upper one.
2. Pour in the detergent.
3. Insert the plug into the socket. The power supply refer to last page”Product fiche”. Make sure that the water supply is turned on to full pressure.
4. Close the door, press the Power button, to switch on the machine.
5. Choose a program, the response light will turn on. Then press the Start/Pause button, the dishwasher will start its cycle.

Changing The Program Mid-cycle

• A program can only be changed if it has been running only for a short period of time, otherwise the detergent may have already been released or the the wash water with detergent has already been drained.
• If this is the case, the dishwasher needs to be reset and the detergent dispenser must be refilled. To reset the dishwasher, follow the instructions below:

1. Open the door a little to stop the dishwasher, after the spray arm stopped working, you can open the door completely.
2. Press Program button more than three seconds the machine will be in program selection mode.
3. You can change the program to the desired cycle setting.

Forget To Add A Dish?

A forgotten dish can be added any time before the detergent dispenser opens. If this is the case, follow the instructions below:

1. Press the Start/Pause button to pause the washing.
2. After the spray arms stopped working, you can open the door completely.
3. Add the forgotten dishes.
4. Close the door.
5. Press the Start/Pause button after 10 seconds, the dishwasher will start.

WARNING!

It is dangerous to open the door mid-cycle, as hot steam may scald you.

ERROR CODES

If there is a malfunction the dishwasher will display an error code. The following table shows possible error codes and their causes.

or water pressure is too low.
E3| Not reaching required.| Malfunction of heating element.
E4| Overflow.| Some element of dishwasher leaks.

• Ed Failure of communication between main circuit board with display circuit board.
  • Open circuit or break wiring for the communication.

WARNING!

• If overflow occurs, turn off the main water supply before calling a service.
• If there is water in the base pan because of an overfill or small leak, the water should be removed before restarting the dishwasher.
• If there is an error code that cannot be solved, please request professional assistance.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Product information sheet (EN60436)

• Supplier’s name or trade mark: Tesla
• Supplier’s address (b):
• Model identifier: WD461M / WD461MX

General product parameters:

Rated capacity (a) (ps)

| 9| Dimensions in cm| Height| 85
Width| 45
Depth| 60
EEI (a)| 55,9| Energy efficiency class (a)| E (c)
Cleaning performance index (a)| 1,125| Drying performance index (a)| 1,065
Energy consumption in kWh [per cycle], based on the eco programme using cold water fill. Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance

is used.

| 0,704| Water consumption in litres [per cycle], based on the eco program. Actual water consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and on the hardness of the water.| 9
Program duration (a) (h:min)| 3:55| Type| Free standing
Airborne acoustical noise emissions (a) (dB(A) re 1 pW)| 49| Airborne acoustical noise emission class (a)| C (c)
Off-mode (W)| 0,49| Standby mode (W)| N/A
Delay start (W) (if applicable)| 1,00| Networked standby (W) (if applicable)| N/A

Minimum duration of the guarantee offered by the supplier (b)

Additional information:

• Weblink to the supplier’s website, where the information in point 6 of Annex II to Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/2022 (1) (b) is found:
• (a) for the eco program.
• (b) changes to these items shall not be considered relevant for the purposes of paragraph 4 of Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369.
• (c) if the product database automatically generates the definitive content of this cell the supplier shall not enter these data.
• Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/2022 of 1 October 2019 laying down eco design requirements for household dishwashers pursuant to Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Commission
• Regulation (EC) No 1275/2008 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 1016/2010 (see page 267 of this Official Journal).

Link to the EU EPREL database

• The QR code on the energy label supplied with the appliance provides a web link to the registration of this appliance in the EU EPREL database.
• Keep the energy label for reference together with the user manual and all other documents provided with this appliance.
• It is possible to find information related to the performance of the product in the EU EPREL database using the link https://eprel.ec.europa.eu and the model name and product number that you can find on the rating plate of the appliance. For more detailed information about the energy label, visit www.theenergylabel.eu.
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• Phone: +381 11 201 55 55
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• Emall:distribution.rs@comtrade.com
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