PHILCO PD 1045 EA Dishwasher Owner’s Manual
- June 16, 2024
- PHILCO
Table of Contents
PHILCO PD 1045 EA Dishwasher
PART 1: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! Please adhere to the precautions below when using the dishwasher:
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instructions concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved.
Children must not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance cannot be performed by children without supervision.
If the supply cable gets damaged, have it replaced by a specialized service center in order to avoid dangerous situations. It is prohibited to use an appliance with the supply cable damaged.
Do not leave the door in an open position to prevent the risk of tripping.
When storing dishes in the dishwasher:
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* WARNING: Knives and other utensils with sharp points and edges must be placed in the basket with points facing downwards or stored horizontally.- Sharp items should be placed so they cannot damage the door gasket.
- Knives and other similar sharp items should always be placed with their handles pointing upwards so that the sharp edge would not hurt anybody.
- Do not use the dishwasher to wash plastic items that have not been labeled as dishwasher-safe by the manufacturer. The presence of plastic dishes in the dishwasher causes worsening of drying process results. Please adhere to the manufacturer’s recommendations regarding plastic items that have not been labeled as dishwasher safe.
This appliance is intended to be used only in households and not in similar premises, such as:
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* kitchenettes in shops, offices, and other workplaces;- appliances used appliances used by guests in hotels, motels, and other accommodation facilities;
- appliances used in bed and breakfast facilities;
- appliances used in catering and other similar non-vending environments.
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- Do not sit or stand on the door and dish baskets of the dishwasher and to not use force during operation.
- Do not place any heavy items on the appliance and do to stand on the door when it is open. The appliance might tip over towards the front.
Use only detergents and polishing agents intended to be used with automatic
dishwashers. Never use soap, detergents or washing agents for manual dish
washing.
Make sure to prevent children from accessing detergents and polishing agents
and also open door of the dishwasher that might contain residues of the agents
as they are strongly alcaline and might be very dangerous.
The appliance, the power cord or the electric outlet must not lie in, tough or
be submerged in water or any other liquid to avoid electrical hazards.
If the power cord gets damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service technician or another person with similar qualification so that safety
is not jeopardized.
The appliance must not stand on the power cord.
The appliance should be connected to the water supply using a new hose, not
using a hose that has already been used.
Properly dispose of packaging.
The power cord must not be excessively or dangerously bent or compressed during installation.
The controls are not to be played with.
Make sure that the openings in the bottom part of the appliance are not
blocked by the carpet.
The dishwasher should be used only for the purpose it was intended for – for
washing dishes.
This dishwasher is for interior use only.
PLEASE READ THOSE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAREFULLY AND STORE THEM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
PART 2: DISHWASHER FEATURES
- Worktop
- Upper basket with racks
- Upper spray arm
- Lower basket
- Lower spray arm
- Filters
- Rating plate
- Control Panel
- Detergent and rinse-aid dispenser
- Cutlery basket
- Salt dispenser
- Upper basket track latch
Active Drying Unit: This system provides better drying performance for your dishes.
PART 3: INSTALLING THE MACHINE
Positioning the machine
When determining the place to put your machine on, take care to choose a place
where you can easily load and unload your dishes.
Do not put your machine in any location where there is the probability for the
room temperature to fall below 0°C.
Before positioning, take the machine out of its packaging by following the
warnings located on the package. Position the machine close to a water tap or
drain. You need to site your machine, taking into consideration that its
connections will not be altered once they are made.
Do not grip the machine by its door or panel in order to move it.
Take care to leave a certain clearance from all sides of the machine so that
you can comfortably move it back and forth during cleaning.
Make sure that the water inlet and outlet hoses do not get squeezed while
positioning the machine. Also, make sure that the machine does not stand on
the electrical cable.
Adjust the machine’s adjustable feet so that it can stand level and balanced.
Proper positioning of the machine ensures problem-free opening and closing of
its door.
If the door of you machine does not close properly, check if the machine is
stable on the floor it stands; if not, adjust the adjustable feet and ensure
its stable position.
CAUTION!
When you set a temperature, you set an average temperature for the whole
refrigerator cabinet. Temperatures inside each compartment may vary from the
temperatures displayed on the panel, depending on how much food you store and
where you place it. High or low room temperature may also affect the actual
temperature inside the appliance.
Water inlet hose
Do not use the water inlet hose of your old machine,if any. Use the new water inlet hose supplied with your machine instead. If you are going to connect a new or long – unused water inlet hose to your machine ,run water through it for a while before making the connection. Connect the water inlet hose directly to the water inlet tap. The pressure supplied by the tap should be at a minimum of 0.03 Mpa and and at a maximum of 1 Mpa.If the water pressure is above 1 Mpa,a pressure-relief valve should be fitted inbetween.
After the connections are made, the tap should be turned on fully and checked for water tightness. For the safety of your machine, make sure to always turn off the water inlet tap after each wash programme is finished.
NOTE: Aquastop water spout is used in some models. In case of using
Aquastop, a dangerous tension exists.
Do not cut Aquastop water spout. Do not let it get folded or twisted.
Note printing on the water inlet hose!
If models are marked with 25°, the water temperature may be max. 25 °C (cold
water). Forall other models:
Cold water preferred; hot water max. temperature 60 °C.
Water outlet hose
The water drain hose can be connected either directly to the water drain hole or to the sink outlet spigot. Using a special bent pipe (if available), the water can be drained directly into the sink via hooking the bent pipe over the edge of the sink. This connection should be at a minimum of 50 cm and at a maximum of 110 cm from the floor plane.
WARNING!
When a drain hose longer than 4 m is used, the dishes might remain dirty. In
that case, our company will not accept responsibility.
Electrical connection
The earthed plug of your machine should be connected to an earthed outlet supplied by suitable voltage and current. If there is no earthing installation, have a competent electrician carry out an earthing installation. In case of usage without earthing installed, our company will not be responsible for any loss of usage that might occur. The plug on this appliance may incorporate 13A fuse depending on the target country.
Your machine is set according to 220-240 V. If the mains voltage in your
location is 110 V, connect a transformer of 110/220 V and 3000 W inbetween.
The machine should not be plugged in during positioning.
Always use the coated plug supplied with your machine.
Running in low voltage will cause a decline in washing quality.
The machine’s electrical cable should be replaced by an authorised service or
an authorised electrician only. Failure to do so may lead to accidents.
For safety purposes, always make sure to disconnect the plug when a wash
programme is finished.
In order not to cause an electric shock, do not unplug when your hands are
wet.
When disconnecting your machine from the mains supply, always pull from the
plug. Never pull the cord itself.
Fitting the machine undercounter
If you wish to fit your machine undercounter, check whether you have sufficient space under your countertop and whether the wiring-plumbing is suitable to do so. 1 If you decide that the space under the countertop is suitable for fitting your machine, remove the worktop as shown in the illustration. 2
WARNING!
The stand part which we will settle our machine under it by removing its
worktop has to be stable in such a way not to allow balance disorder.
To remove the worktop, remove the screws that hold the worktop which are
located at the rear of the machine; then push the front panel 1 cm from the
front side towards the rear and lift it.
Adjust the machine feet according to the slope of the floor. 3 Fit your
machine by pushing it undercounter without letting the hoses get crushed or
bent. 4
WARNING!
After removing the top panel of your dishwasher, the machine should be placed
in a space of the dimensions shown in the figure above.
PART 4: BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
Preparing your dishwasher for first use
- Make sure the electricity and supply water specifications match the values indicated in the installation instructions for the machine.
- Remove all packaging material inside the machine.
- Set the water softener level.
- Fill the rinse aid compartment.
Salt usage
For a good washing function, the dishwasher needs soft, i.e. less calcareous water. Otherwise, White lime residues will remain on the dishes and the interior equipment. This will negatively affect your machine’s washing, drying and shining performance. When water flows through the softener system, the ions forming the hardness are removed from the water and the water reaches the softness required to obtain the best washing result. Depending on the level of hardness of the inflowing water, these ions that harden the water accumulate rapidly inside the softener system. Therefore, the softener system has to be refreshed so that it operates with the same performance also during the next wash. For this purpose, dishwasher salt is used.
Machine can only be used by special dishwasher salt to soften the water. Do not use any small grained or powdered type of salts which can easily soluble. Using any other type of salt can damage your machine.
Fill the salt
When you want to add water softening salt, open the salt compartment cover by rotating it anticlockwise. (1) (2) When using the appliance for the first time, fill the compartment with water and 1 kg of salt (3); the compartment should be full so that it almost overflows. If possible, using funnel (4) will make filling easier.
Close the cover after the filling. (5) Launch a short programme. (6) Refill
the salt container to make it full again. (7) Launch a short programme. Now
the dishwasher is ready to be used.
When salt is running out, an indicator will light up on the display. In this
case refill the salt and always launch a short programme afterwards, this will
prevent corrosion from forming in the dishwasher.
After every 20-30 Cycles add salt into your mach until it fills up (approx. 1
kg).
The salt compartment should only be filled with water when the appliance is used for the first time.
Only salt intended for use in dishwashers should be used.
When salt overflows and gets out of the salt container, launch a short washing programme to protect the dishwasher from corrosion. Otherwise there is a risk of corrosion forming in the dishwasher.
Test Strip
NOTE:
The level is set to 3 as default. If the water is well water or has a hardness
level above 90 dF, we recommend that you use filter and refinement devices.
Water Hardness Table
Water Softener System
The dishwasher is equipped with a water softener which reduces the hardness in
the mains water supply. To find out the hardness level of your tap water,
contact your water company or use the test strip (if available).
Setting
- Turn on the machine by pressing the On/Off button.
- Press the Up button for at least 3” immediately after the machine is turned on.
- Release the Up button when all LEDs blink once. The last setting level is viewed.
- Press the Up or Down button to increase or decrease the hardness level respectively.
- Turn off the machine to save the setting.
Detergent usage
Only use detergents specifically designed for domestic dishwashers. Keep your detergents in cool, dry places out of reach of children.
Add the proper detergent for the selected program to ensure the best
performance.
The amount of detergent needed depends on the cycle, load size, and soil level
of the dishes.
Do not fill detergent into the detergent compartment more than required;
otherwise, you can see whitish streaks or bluish layers on glass and dishes
and may cause glass corrosion. Continued use of too much detergent may cause
machine damage.
Using little detergent can result in poor cleaning and you can see whitish
streaks in hard water.
See the detergent manufacturer’s instructions for further information.
Filling the detergent
Push the latch to open the dispenser and pour in the detergent.
Close the lid and press it until it locks in place. The dispenser should be
refilled just before the start of each program. If the dishes are heavily
soiled, place additional detergent in the pre-wash detergent chamber.
Using combined detergents
These products should be used according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Never put combined detergents into the interior section or the cutlery basket.
Combined detergents contain not only the detergent but also rinse-aid, salt
replacement substances, and additional components depending on the
combination.
We recommend you do not use combined detergents in short programs.
Please use powder detergents in such programs. If you encounter problems when
using combined detergents, please contact the detergent manufacturer.
When you stop using combined detergents, make sure that water hardness and
rinse aid settings are set to the correct level.
Rinse-aid usage
The rinse aid helps to dry the dishes without streaks and stains. Rinse-aid is
required for stain-free utensils and clear glasses. The rinse aid is
automatically released during the hot rinse phase. If rinse aid dosage setting
set too low, whitish stains remain on the dishes, and dishes are not dry and
washed clean.
If the rinse aid dosage setting set too high, you can see bluish layers on
glass and dishes.
- Filling the rinse aid and setting
To fill the rinse-aid compartment, open the rinse-aid compartment cap. Fill the compartment with rinse aid to the MAX level and then close the cap. Be careful not to overfill the rinse aid compartment and wipe up any spills.
- To change the rinse aid level, follow the below steps before turning on the machine:
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- Turn on the machine by pressing the On/Off button.
- Press the Up button for at least 5 seconds immediately after the machine is turned on.
- Pelease the Up button when all LEDs blinks twice. The last setting level is displayed.
- Press the Up or Down button to increase or decrease the hardness level.
- Turn off the machine to save the setting.
The factory setting is “4”.
If the dishes are not drying properly or are spotted, increase the level. If
blue stains form on your dishes, decrease the level.
PART 5: LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER
For best results, follow these loading guidelines. Loading the household
dishwasher up to the capacity indicated by the manufacturer will contribute to
energy and water savings.
Manual pre-rinsing of tableware items leads to increased water and energy
consumption and is not recommended.
You can place cups, glasses, stemware, small plates, bowls, etc. in upper
basket.
Do not lean long glasses against one another or they cannot remain steady and
may receive damage. When placing long stem glasses and goblets, lean them
against the basket edge or rack and not against other items.
Place all containers such as cups, glasses and pots into the dishwasher with
the opening facing downwards otherwise water can collect on items.
If there is cutlery basket in machine, you are recommended to use the cutlery
grid in order to obtain the best result. Place all large (pots, pans, lids,
plates, bowls etc.) and very dirty items in the lower rack.
Dishes and cutlery should not be placed above each other.
WARNING!
Take care not to obstruct the rotation of spray arms.
WARNING!
Make sure after loading the dishes do not prevent opening the detergent
dispenser.
Recommendations
Remove any coarse residue on dishes before placing the dishes in the machine.
Start the machine with full load.
NOTE:
Do not overload the drawers or place dishes in the wrong basket.
WARNING!
To avoid any possible injuries, place long-handle and sharp-pointed knives
with their sharp points facing down or horizontally on the baskets.
Dish rack
There are dish racks on the upper basket of your machine. a b You can use
these dish racks in open or closed position. When they are in open position a
you can place your cups on them; and when in closed position b you can place
long glasses on the basket. Also, you can use these racks by placing long
forks, knives and spoons on them laterally.
Top basket height adjustment while it is full
Upper Basket
- Height adjustment
Turn the Rail Stop Clips, at the ends of the rails, to the sides to open them (as shown in the image below), then pull out and remove the basket. Change the position of the wheels, then reinstall the basket to the rail, making sure to close the Rail Stop Clips. When the upper basket is in the higher position, large items such as pans can be placed on the lower basket.
Alternative basket loads
- Lower Basket
Incorrect Loads
Incorrect loading can cause poor washing and drying performance. Please follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for a good performance result.
- Top basket
- Important Note for Test Laboratories
For detailed information on performance tests, please contact following address:
“dishwasher@standardtest.info” . In your email, please provide the model name and serial number (20 digits) which you can find on the appliance door.