INVENTUM VVW4530AW Freestanding Dishwasher User Manual

INVENTUM VVW4530AW Freestanding Dishwasher

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: VVW4530AW
• Type: Freestanding Dishwasher
• Dimensions: 598mm x 448mm x 850mm
• Weight: 78kg

Product Usage Instructions

1. Introduction
   To ensure safe and proper usage of the dishwasher, please follow these guidelines:

2. Read the entire user manual to understand all instructions.

3. Adhere to safety instructions to prevent injury or damage.

4. Follow procedures in the given order.

5. Keep this document in a safe place for future reference.

Safety
General Safety Instructions

• Use the appliance only for its intended purposes.
• Children should not use the appliance unsupervised.
• Check for any damages on the appliance or packaging before use.
• Keep packaging material away from children to avoid suffocation risks

Installation

• Installation should be done by a certified professional.
• Ensure proper electrical connections according to installation guidelines.
• Check the grounding system of the electrical installation.
• Verify that all electrical connections match the values on the appliance’s label

Operation Safety Instructions

• If the plug doesn’t fit the socket, consult an electrician.
• Avoid placing heavy objects on the open door of the dishwasher to prevent tipping.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. Q: Can children use the dishwasher?
   A: Children under 8 years old should not operate the dishwasher. It is suitable for individuals aged 8 years and above or those with limited physical, sensory, or mental abilities, provided they understand how to use it safely and are aware of potential hazards.

2. Q: What should I do if the appliance is damaged upon delivery?
   A: Do not use a damaged appliance. Contact your supplier for further assistance.

3. Q: Who should install the dishwasher?
   A: The dishwasher should only be installed by an authorized professional. Installation by third parties may void the warranty.

 Introduction

HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT

1. Read this document completely. Make sure that you know and understand all the instructions.
2. Obey the safety instructions to prevent injury and/or damage to the appliance and its surroundings.
3. Do the procedures completely and in the given sequence.
4. Keep this document in a safe area for future use. This document is a part of the appliance.

SYMBOLS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT

 Safety

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Fully read the instruction manual prior to using the appliance.

• Carefully store the instruction manual for future reference.

• Only use this appliance for the purposes described in the instruction manual. If the appliance is used for other purposes the full responsibility of any consequences lies with the user. Any damages to the appliance or other products are not covered by the warranty.

• If the safety instructions and warnings are not observed, the manufacturer cannot be held liable for any resulting damage.

• Make sure that the appliance is placed out of reach of children. Children are not always able to understand potential risks. Teach children how to handle electrical appliances in a responsible way.

• Caution: This appliance cannot be used by children from 0 to 8 years. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Keep the appliance and the mains cable out of reach of children younger than 8 years.

• Children are not allowed to perform cleaning and maintenance.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.
  DELIVERY

• The packaging protects the appliance from damage that could occur during transport. The packaging is recyclable. The use of recycled material reduces the consumption of raw materials and decreases the production of waste.

• Caution: Do a check for damage to the packaging or the appliance that resulted during transportation. Do not use a damaged appliance. Contact your supplier.

• Dispose of the packaging materials according to local regulations.

• Warning: Keep the packaging material out of reach from children. Danger of suffocation.

INSTALLATION

• Caution: This appliance should be installed and repaired by an authorized service only. Installation done by another party is not covered by the warranty.
  • Place and connect the appliance according to the installation regulations.
• Caution:
  • Risk of electric shock
  • Make sure that the appliance is not plugged in during placement.
• Caution: Check whether the indoor electrical fuse system is connected according to the regulations.
• Caution: All electrical connections must match the values of the rating plate.
• Caution:
  • Risk of electric shock
  • If the mains cable is damaged, it can only be replaced by the service organizations of the manufacturer or equivalent qualified persons.
• Caution:
  • Risk of electric shock
  • Make sure that the appliance is not placed on the mains cable.
• Caution:
  • Risk of fire
  • Do not use an extension cable or a multiple socket for the connection. The mains plug must be easily accessible after installing the appliance.
• Do not excessively bend the water inlet and drain hoses or the mains cable during installation. Make sure that the water inlet and drain hoses or the mains cable do not become stuck.
• After installing the appliance, make sure that you run the appliance without dishes for the first time.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION

• This appliance is intended to use in a domestic environment. Using the appliance in a commercial environment is not covered by the warranty.
• For safety reasons, only use accessories and spare parts from the manufacturer that are suitable for your appliance.
• This appliance must be grounded, this prevents the risk of electric shock in the event of an error or fault. The appliance has a grounded mains cable and mains plug. Only connect the mains plug to a grounded mains socket that is installed according to local electrical regulations.
• Incorrectly connecting the mains cable can result in a life threatening situation. In case of doubt, contact a qualified electrician or service technician.
• Do not make changes to the mains plug. If the mains plug does not fit into the mains socket, contact a qualified electrician.
• Caution: Do not place heavy objects on the opened door of the appliance.
• Do not stand on the opened door of the appliance. The appliance can fall over which can result into damage to the appliance.
• Warning: Do not put any chemical dissolving agents such as solvents in the appliance. There is a risk of explosion.
• Do not clean unsuitable plastic dishes in the appliance. Only dishes that are heat-resistant can be cleaned in the appliance.
• Caution: Only use detergent, rinse aid and salt that is intended for dishwashers. The manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage resulting from using unsuitable products.
• Caution: Keep detergent and rinse aid out of reach of children.
• Caution: Keep children away from the appliance when the door is open. There can be cleaning agent present in the appliance. When cleaning agent is swallowed, immediately consult a doctor and take the packaging.
• Some dishwasher detergents are strongly alkaline and can be extremely dangerous if swallowed. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes. Keep children and pets away from the appliance when the door is open. Check that the detergent reservoir is empty after completion of the wash cycle.
• Caution: Keep the door closed. You can fall.
• Avoid contact between the cleaning agent and your skin and eyes.
• Make sure that all loose components in the appliance are fitted correctly.
• Caution: Do not open the door of the appliance during operation. Hot water can come out.
• Do not use the appliance for any other purpose than washing dishes.
• Only use the appliance in a frost free room.
• Remove the door or deactivate the lock when disposing of the appliance. Make sure that children cannot lock themselves in an old appliance.
• Make sure that the detergent reservoir is empty at the end of a wash cycle.
• Make sure that you fill the salt and rinse aid reservoir before first use and when the indicators are on.
• Make sure that you set the salt consumption before use.
•   Caution:
• Risk of electric shock
• Make sure that you disconnect the appliance and switch off the water tap before cleaning or performing repairs. Remove the mains plug from the mains socket. Always pull the mains plug when you disconnect the appliance.
• Do not pull the mains cable.
• Caution: Make sure that knives and other sharp items of cutlery are placed facing down in the cutlery basket or are placed horizontally in the upper basket or the cutlery drawer.
• Caution: Do not put any items in the appliance that are not suitable for dishwashing:
• Cigarette ashes, candle leftovers, polish, paint, chemical substances, iron-alloy materials;
• Forks, spoons and knives with a wooden, bone, ivory or nacre-coated handle, glued items, or items soiled with abrasive, acidic or base chemicals;
• Temperature-sensitive plastic, copper or tin-coated containers;
• Aluminium or silver items;
• Delicate glasses, ornamental printed porcelain, crystal items, adhered cutlery, lead crystal glasses, cutting boards or synthetic fibred items;
• Absorbent items, such as sponges or kitchen rugs.
• Make sure that you purchase dishwasher-safe kitchenware.
• Do not fill a basket above the capacity. The manufacturer will not be responsible for damage to the appliance caused by movement of a basket.
• Caution: Do not drink the water from the appliance. The water is not suitable for consumption.
• Caution: Malfunctions of the appliance must be repaired by a qualified service technician. Repairs that are performed by other persons are not covered by the warranty.
• Note: Do not operate the appliance at a low voltage. This can cause a declined performance.
• Caution: Disconnect the mains plug and close the water tap when you do not use the appliance.
• When you do not use the appliance, leave the door slightly open to prevent odours. You can select a program with a drying option to remove water droplets inside the appliance.
• When the appliance is located in a room where it might freeze, make sure that you close the tap, disconnect the water inlet hose and drain the water inside the appliance.

Technical data

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Note:
Scan the QR code on the rating plate to access information about the model in the product database.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Description

INTENDED USE
The appliance is intended to wash dishes.
Do not use the appliance for any other purpose than described in this document.
FREESTANDING DISHWASHER

(Figure 1)

• A Top nozzle
• B Control panel
• C Upper basket
• D Lower basket
• E Rating plate
• F Detergent and rinse aid reservoir
• G Cutlery basket
• H Salt reservoir
• I Filters
• J Lower spray arm
• K Upper spray arm

CONTROL PANEL

(Figure 2)

• A  Timer button
• B Program selector button
• C On/off button
• D Salt indicator
• E Rinse aid indicator
• F Display
• G Program-step indicators
• H Start/pause button
• I Half-load button
• J Energy saving button
• K Energy saving indicator
• L Half-load indicator
• M Programs

• To show that the level of salt is low.
• The indicator is on when the salt reservoir is almost empty.

Rinse aid indicator|

• To show that the level of rinse aid is low.
• The indicator is on when the rinse aid reservoir is almost empty.

Display| To show the remaining time of the selected program and the timer.
Program-step indicators| To show which step of the program is active.
Start/pause button| To start or pause a program.
Half-load button| To decrease the duration of the selected program. This decreases energy and water consumption.
Energy save button|

• To decrease energy consumption.
• The appliance operates at a lower temperature to save energy.
• The door of the appliance opens at the end of the program to increase the drying efficiency and save energy.

Half-load indicator|

• To show that the half-load option is selected.
• The indicator is on when the half-load option is selected.

Energy save indicator

| To show that the energy save option is selected. The indicator is on when the energy save option is selected.
Programs| To show an overview of the available programs. Refer to section Programs.

PROGRAMS

• The program duration can change based on the amount of dishes, the water temperature, the ambient temperature and selected additional functions.
• The eco program is suitable to clean normally soiled dishes. It is the most efficient program because of the combined energy and water consumption and it complies with the EU ecodesign legislation.

Note:
The energy consumption values of the eco program can differ according to regulations 10/16/2010 and 1059/2010. The table complies with regulations 2019/2022 and 2017/2022.

• When the appliance is used according to the instructions of the manufacturer, washing dishes in a household dishwasher usually consumes less energy and water during the use phase compared to hand-washing dishes.
• Short programs do not include drying.
• Only use powder detergent when you choose a short program.
• To assist drying, we recommend opening the door 15 cm after a cycle is complete.

 Installation

POSITIONING THE APPLIANCE

• Read the warning texts on the packaging before removing the packaging and positioning the appliance.
• Leave some space around the appliance for easy cleaning.
• Do not place the appliance on the mains cable.
• When determining the place of the appliance, make sure that you choose a place where you can easily load and unload it.
• Do not place the appliance in a location where the room temperature can be below 0°C.
• Place the appliance close to a water tap or drain and mains socket. Keep in mind that the connections will not be changed when they are made.
• Do not hold the appliance at the door or control panel to move it.
• Caution: Make sure that the water inlet and outlet hoses do not get stuck while placing the appliance.
• Place the appliance in a safe and level location.
• Do not place the appliance close to a refrigerator.
• Make sure that the appliance is level and balanced by adjusting the feet. When the appliance is placed correctly the door opens and closes easily.

WATER CONNECTION

• Make sure that the indoor plumbing is suitable for installing the appliance.
• Install a filter at the water supply to avoid damage to the appliance due to contamination from the water (sand, clay, rust, etc.).
• Warning: Use the new water inlet hose supplied with the appliance.
• Warning: Before making the connection, run water through the hose.
• The appliance must be connected to the water mains using the newly supplied hose sets. Do not reuse old hose sets.
• Warning: Make sure that you connect the water inlet hose directly to the water tap. The pressure of the water tap must be a minimum of 0,03 MPa and a maximum of 1 MPa. Install a pressure relief valve if the pressure is more than 1 MPa.
• Caution: After connecting the appliance, open the water tap completely and do a check for leaks.
• Caution: The appliance is supplied with a double-walled aquastop. The system automatically cuts off the water supply if the water inlet hose is leaking and the space between the walls is filled with water. Do not cut into the aqua stop and make sure that the aquastop does not get twisted or stuck.
• Note: Do not use a drain hose that is longer than 4 meter. As a result, dishes can remain dirty. The manufacturer will not accept responsibility.
• Keep the mark on the appliance in mind. If the appliance is marked ’25’, it means that the water temperature of the cold water can be maximum 25°C.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

• Warning: Make sure that the mains plug of the appliance is connected to a grounded mains socket. The manufacturer is not responsible for damage resulting from using the appliance with a mains socket that is not grounded. Only an authorized electrician can install a grounded mains socket, if not available.
• Make sure that the voltage and the frequency values for the current correspond to the values of the rating plate.
• Warning: The electrical system in your home must be supplied with a 10-16 Amp fuse. The appliance is designed for connecting to 220-240 V ~50Hz.
• Do not connect the appliance during placement.
• Caution: Use the provided mains plug.
• The mains cable of the appliance must only be replaced by an authorized service or an authorized electrician. Failure to do so can lead to accidents.
• Caution: For safety reasons, make sure that you disconnect the mains plug when a program has finished. Do not disconnect the mains plug when your hands are wet. This can result in electric shock.
• Caution: Always pull the mains plug when you disconnect the appliance. Do not pull the mains cable.
• Warning: The appliance is set to operate at 220-240V. Connect a 110/220V and 3000W transformer between the electrical connection if the mains supply is 110V.

INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE UNDER A WORKTOP

• Warning:
  The worktop must be stable.

• Caution:
  Make sure that the wiring and plumbing is suitable for installing the appliance under a worktop.

• Caution:
  Make sure that there is enough space under the worktop to install the appliance.

Preparing the appliance
In order to install the appliance under a worktop, the top panel must be removed.  (Figure 3)

1. Remove the screws at the rear of the top panel.
2. Push the panel rearwards for approximately 1 cm.
3. Lift the panel to remove it.

Installing the appliance

1. Adjust the feet to align the appliance with the worktop. (Figure 4)
   Make sure that the appliance is level.

2. Push the appliance in the correct position. Refer to the dimensions in the figure. (Figure 5)

• Caution:
  Be careful not to crush or bend the hoses during positioning of the appliance.

• Note:
  The minimum height A (820 mm) is suitable for appliances that do not have a felt layer on top. The minimum height B (830 mm) is suitable for appliances that have a felt layer on top and have a second basket.

CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE

1. Connect the drain hose directly to the drain hole or to the siphon. The connection must have a minimum height of 50  cm and a maximum height of 110  cm. Refer to the figure. (Figure 6)
2.  Do not let the drain hose hang lower than the appliance. Refer to the figure. (Figure 7)

 Operation

PREPARING FOR OPERATION

1. Do a check if the electricity and the water supply connections of the appliance match the values indicated in the installation instructions.
2. Remove all packaging material inside the appliance.
3. Fill the salt reservoir. Refer to section Filling the salt reservoir.
4. Fill the rinse aid reservoir. Refer to section Filling the rinse aid reservoir.

FILLING THE SALT RESERVOIR
For a good result the appliance needs soft (less calcareous) water. Salt is used to soften the water and it prevents white lime residues on your dishes and the interior of the appliance.

Caution:
Only use salt that is suitable for a dishwasher. Do not use table salt.
Note:
Fill the salt reservoir when the salt indicator on the control panel is on.

1. Remove the lower basket.

2. Turn the cap (A) of the salt reservoir counter-clockwise to remove it. (Figure 8)

3.  Fill the salt reservoir with water. (Figure 9)
   Note:
   You only have to fill the salt reservoir with water before first use of the appliance.

4. Put a funnel in the opening of the salt reservoir.

5. Fill the reservoir with salt until the overflow level. (Figure 10)

6. Install the cap of the salt reservoir.

Caution:
Remove any spilled salt immediately and run a full program to prevent corrosion of the appliance.

SETTING THE LEVEL OF SALT CONSUMPTION

• The salt consumption of the appliance depends on the level of water hardness.

• Set the level of salt consumption according to the information in section Water hardness level settings (salt consumption).

• Note:
  Contact your local water company to verify the level of water hardness in your area.

• Note:
  As a default, the level of water hardness of the appliance is set to level 3.

1. Make sure that the appliance is off.
2. Push the on/off button to start the appliance.
3. Push and hold the program selector button immediately after the appliance starts.
4. Hold the program selector button until the display briefly shows SL. After that the display shows the latest set level of water hardness.
5. Push the program selector button to change the level of water hardness.
6. Push the on/off button to confirm the setting.

FILLING THE DETERGENT RESERVOIR

• Warning:
  Store detergent out of reach of children in a cool and dry place.

• Caution:
  Only use detergent that is suitable for dishwashers.

• Caution:
  Do not put a detergent tablet in the cutlery basket, only use the detergent reservoir.

• Note:
  Detergent is available in powder, gel and tablets and is also available as a combined product (with salt and/or rinse aid). Combined products only produce sufficient results under certain conditions. Observe the instructions of the packaging.

1. Make sure that you fill the detergent reservoir before you start the appliance.

2. Push the latch (A) to open the detergent reservoir. (Figure 11)

3. Fill the reservoir (B) with detergent:

4. Use 25 grams of detergent for heavily soiled dishes.

5. Use 15 grams of detergent for lightly soiled dishes. (Figure 12)
   Caution :
   The detergent reservoir has a capacity of 40 grams. Do not overfill the detergent reservoir. This can result in poorly dissolving detergent and damage to your glassware.

6. Close the detergent reservoir.

7. Push the tablet detergent button if you use a combined product.

8. Select a program.

9. Close the door.

FILLING THE RINSE AID RESERVOIR
Rinse aid is used to prevent traces of water droplets on clean dishes and increases drying performance.

• Caution:
  Only use rinse aid that is suitable for dishwashers.

• Note:
  Fill the rinse aid reservoir when the rinse aid indicator on the control panel is on.

1. Open the rinse aid reservoir (A). (Figure 13)
2. Fill the reservoir (B) with rinse aid until the MAX level. (Figure 14)
   Caution:
   Remove any spilled rinse aid immediately. Spilled rinse aid can form extreme foam which can cause leaks.

SETTING THE LEVEL OF RINSE AID CONSUMPTION
When water stains form on your dishes after a wash cycle, you have to increase the level of rinse aid consumption. When blue stains form on your dishes after a wash cycle, you have to decrease the level of rinse aid consumption. Set the level of rinse aid consumption according to the information in section Rinse aid consumption settings.
Note:
As a default, the level of rinse aid consumption of the appliance is set to level 4.

1. Make sure that the appliance is off.
2. Push the on/off button to start the appliance.
3. Push and hold the program selector button immediately after the appliance is turned on.
4. Hold the program selector button until the display briefly shows rA. After that the display shows the latest set level of rinse aid consumption.
5. Push the program selector button to change the level of rinse aid consumption.
6. Push the on/off button to confirm the setting.

LOADING THE APPLIANCE
Correctly placing dishes into the appliance has a positive effect on the energy consumption and the washing and drying performance of your appliance.
You can place dishes in the cutlery basket, the upper basket and the lower basket.

• Caution:
  Make sure that you load the appliance in such a way that the dishes do not block the upper and lower spray arm. If the spray arms are blocked they cannot spin during washing.

• Caution:
  Make sure that you load the appliance in such a way that the dishes do not block the latch of the detergent reservoir. If the detergent reservoir is blocked, it cannot open during washing.

• Note:
  Make sure that you rinse the dishes before loading the appliance.

• Note:
  Do not overload the baskets or load dishes in the wrong basket.

Loading the cutlery basket
The cutlery basket is designed for loading cutlery.

• Warning:
  Place sharp items of cutlery, such as knives and forks, face down in the cutlery basket to prevent injury.

• Caution:
  Make sure that there are no items of cutlery sticking out of the bottom of the basket.

1. Place the cutlery piece by piece in a compartment of the cutlery basket to make sure that the spray arms can reach all items.  (Figure 15)

Loading the upper basket
The upper basket is designed for loading cups and saucers, small bowls and glasses. You can both adjust the height of the upper basket and the height of the racks of the upper basket to create more space.

1. If necessary, adjust the height of the racks of the upper basket. Refer to section Adjusting the height of the racks of the upper basket.

2.  If necessary, adjust the height of the upper basket. Refer to section Adjusting the height of the upper basket.

3. Place the dishes in the upper basket. (Figure 16) 

4. Make sure that you place wine glasses and long-stem glasses against the edge of the basket, rack or glass  supporter wire.
   Caution:
   Do not place wine glasses and long-stem glasses against other items to prevent damage to the glasses.

5. Place long, small cooking utensils, such as wooden spoons, in the middle of the upper basket.

Loading the lower basket
The lower basket is designed for loading pots with long handles, pans, lids, plates and salad bowls. The lower basket also has space for the cutlery basket.

1. Place the dishes correctly in the lower basket. (Figure 17)
2. Do not place the dishes incorrectly in the lower basket. (Figure 18)

ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE RACKS OF THE UPPER BASKET
The racks can be moved up to create more space in the upper basket, for example to place different-sized glasses under the racks or to place cutlery items on the racks.

1. Move the racks (A) up or down. (Figure 19)

ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE UPPER BASKET
The complete upper basket can be moved to create more space in the upper basket or in the lower basket. When the upper basket is in the upper position, you can place large items, such as pots and large plates, in the lower basket. When the upper basket is in the lower position, you can place large plates in the upper basket.

1. Open the latch (A) on both guiding rails. (Figure 20)
2. Remove the basket from the guiding rails.
3.  Put the runners in the guiding rails:
4. Put the upper runners (B) in the guiding rails to put the basket in the lower position. (Figure 21)
5. Put the lower runners (C) in the guiding rails to put the basket in the upper position.
6. Push the basket back in the guiding rails.
7. Close the latch on both guiding rails.

STARTING THE APPLIANCE

1. Push the on/off button to start the appliance. The program-step indicator Wash goes on.
   Note:
   If you do not push a button within 15 minutes, the appliance automatically switches off.

CHOOSING A PROGRAM

Note:
For an overview of the programs, refer to section Programs.

1. Use the program selector button to choose a program. The display shows the selected program and the duration.

2. Use the timer button to delay the start time of the program. Refer to section Delaying the program.

3. Use the half-load button to add the half-load option to the selected program.
   Note:
   If the half-load option is not compatible with the selected program, a buzzer sounds.

4. If necessary, cancel the half-load option by pushing the half-load button again until the corresponding indicator goes off.

5. Push the start/pause button to start the program.

CHANGING THE PROGRAM
You can change the program while the appliance is running.

1. Push the start/pause button.
2. Wait until the program stops.
3. Use the program selector button to choose another program.
4. Push the start/pause button.
   The newly selected program will resume the course of the previously selected program.

DELAYING THE PROGRAM

Note:
The start time of a program can be delayed for a maximum of 24 hours.

1. Push the timer button to delay the start time of a program.
2. Push the start/pause button.
3. Push the timer button to increase the time by 1 hour.
4. Push the start/pause button to activate the timer.

Note:
Set the time to 0 to cancel the timer.

The program will start when the timer has finished.
RESETTING THE PROGRAM
You can reset the program while the appliance is running.

1. Push and hold the start/pause button for 3 seconds. The program-step indicator for Dry comes on. The water inside the appliance drains in about 30 seconds.
2. Wait until the program-step for End comes on.
3. Push the on/off button to cancel the program.

ACTIVATING AND DEACTIVATING THE CHILD LOCK

Activating the child lock

1.  Push the tablet detergent button for 3 seconds to activate the child lock. All indicators flash and the display shows  CL.

Deactivating the child lock

1. Push the tablet detergent button for 3 seconds to deactivate the child lock. All indicators and CL on the display  flashes twice.

STOPPING THE APPLIANCE

Note:
The appliance is silent for 40 to 45 minutes during the drying process.

1. Wait until the program has finished and the program-step indicator for End comes on.

2. Push the on/off button to switch off the appliance.
   You can slightly open the door of the appliance after you switch it off in order to decrease the drying time.

3. Wait a few minutes before you unload the appliance. The dishes are very hot and can break.

 Cleaning and maintenance

CLEANING THE APPLIANCE

• Caution:
  Make sure that the appliance is off.

• Note:
  If you clean the appliance regularly, it will improve the service life.

1. Clean the outside of the appliance. Use a damp cloth.
2. Clean the seals of the door. Use a soft cloth.
3. Clean the inside of the appliance in case of high contamination:
4. Fill the detergent reservoir with a special cleaning agent for dishwashers.
5. Select a program with a high temperature.
6. Start the program.

CLEANING THE FILTERS
The filter system of the appliance consists of three components: the main filter, the micro filter and the sieve. Clean the filters weekly.

• Warning:
  Do not use the appliance without the filter system.

• Note:
  Clean filters make sure that your appliance functions correctly.

1. Remove the lower basket.

2. Turn the main filter (A) counter-clockwise to remove it. (Figure 22)
   Note:
   The micro filter is attached to the main filter.

3. Remove the main filter (A) from the micro filter (B). (Figure 23)

4.  Remove the sieve (C). (Figure 24)

5. Clean the main filter, the micro filter and the sieve. Use warm water and a dishwashing brush.

6. Install the sieve.

7. Install the main filter into the micro filter. Make sure that the markers are aligned.

8. Install the main filter into the sieve.

9. Turn the main filter clockwise to fasten it. (Figure 25)
   Caution:
   Make sure that the filters are placed correctly. Incorrect placement of the filters affects the maximum performance of the appliance.

CLEANING THE SPRAY ARMS

1. Remove the upper and lower basket.
2. Remove the nut (A).
3. Remove the upper spray arm (B). (Figure 26)
4. Pull the lower spray arm (C) upwards to remove it.
5. Clean the spray arms. Use warm water.
6. Install the lower spray arm (C).
7. Install the upper spray arm (B). (Figure 27)
8. Tighten the nut (A).

CLEANING THE PUMP
Food residue or foreign objects that were not captured by the filters can cause the waste water pump to block. The rinsing water level will be above the filter. Clean the pump to remove the blockage.
Warning:
Broken glass or sharp objects can cause injuries.

1. Make sure that the appliance is disconnected.
2. Remove the lower basket.
3. Remove the filters. Refer to section Cleaning the filters.
4. Remove the excess water. Use a sponge or cloth.
5. Push down the cover of the drainage pump in direction 1. (Figure 28)
6. Lift the cover of the drainage pump upwards in direction 2.
7. Remove the blockage and check the impeller of the drainage pump.
8. Push the cover of the drainage pump in direction 3 until you hear a click. Make sure that the cover fits into the channels. (Figure 28)
9. Install the filters.
10. Install the baskets.

Extra information

WATER HARDNESS LEVEL SETTINGS (SALT CONSUMPTION)

Level| German hardness [dH]| French hardness [dF]| British hardness [dE]| Display indicator
---|---|---|---|---
1| 0-5| 0-9| 0-6| L1
2| 6-11| 10-20| 7-14| L2
3| 12-17| 21-30| 15-21| L3
4| 18-22| 31-40| 22-28| L4
Level| German hardness [dH]| French hardness [dF]| British hardness [dE]| Display indicator
---|---|---|---|---
5| 23-31| 41-55| 29-39| L5
6| 32-50| 56-90| 40-63| L6

RINSE AID CONSUMPTION SETTINGS

Level| Number of rinse aid doses that is dispensed| Display indicator
---|---|---
1| Rinse aid not dispensed| r1
2| 1 dose| r2
3| 2 doses| r3
4| 3 doses| r4
5| 4 doses| r5

Troubleshooting

GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE

1. Try to find a solution for the problem with the help of the troubleshooting table and the fault codes.
2.  If you cannot find a solution for the problem, reset the appliance. Refer to section Resetting the program.
3. If the fault code keeps reoccurring, contact the Inventus servicedienst.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

mains plug.
There is a problem with the fuse.| Do a check on the fuse box.
There is no water supply.| Open the water tap.
The door of the appliance is open.| Close the door.
The appliance is switched off.| Start the appliance. Refer to section Starting the appliance.
The water inlet hose and filters are clogged.| Make sure that the water inlet hose and the filters are not clogged.
The detergent reservoir contains detergent residues.| The detergent reservoir is filled while the reservoir was still damp.| Make sure that you fill the detergent reservoir when it is dry.
The appliance contains water when the program is finished.| The drain hose is clogged or twisted.|

• Make sure that the drain hose is not clogged.
• Make sure that the drain hose is not twisted.

The filters are clogged.| Clean the filters. Refer to section Cleaning the filters.
The program has not finished.|

• Wait until the program is finished.
• A buzzer sounds five times and the ready indicator is on when a program is finished.

that there is power.
There is a water inlet failure.| Make sure that there is water inlet supply.
The appliance makes unusual sounds during a program.| One of the spray arms hits the dishes.| Make sure that you load the appliance correctly. Refer to section Loading the appliance.
There is food waste left on the dishes.| The appliance is not loaded correctly and the spray arms cannot reach all the dishes.| Make sure that you load the appliance correctly. Refer to section Loading the appliance.
The appliance is not loaded correctly.| Make sure that you load the appliance correctly. Refer to section Loading the appliance.
The amount of detergent is insufficient.| Make sure that you fill the detergent reservoir with a sufficient amount of detergent. Refer to section Filling the detergent reservoir.
The selected program is not suitable for the loaded dishes.| Choose a suitable program. Refer to section Programs.
One of the spray arms is clogged.| Clean the spray arms. Refer to section Cleaning the spray arms.
The filters are clogged.| Clean the filters. Refer to section Cleaning the filters.
The filters are not placed correctly.| Make sure that you correctly place the filters.
The water drain pump is clogged.| Make sure that the water drain pump is not clogged.

There are white stains on the dishes.

| The amount of detergent is insufficient.| Make sure that you fill the detergent reservoir with a sufficient amount of detergent. Refer to section Filling the detergent reservoir.
The level of rinse aid consumption is set too low.| Adjust the level of rinse aid consumption. Refer to section Setting the level of rinse aid consumption.
There is a high level of water hardness and no salt is used.| Fill the salt reservoir. Refer to section Filling the salt reservoir.
The cap of the salt reservoir is not closed correctly.| Make sure that the cap of the salt reservoir is closed firmly.
The dishes are not dry.| The selected program does not include drying.| Choose a program that includes drying. Refer to section Programs.
The level of rinse aid consumption is set too low.| Adjust the level of rinse aid consumption. Refer to section Setting the level of rinse aid consumption.
There are rust stains on the dishes.     The stainless steel quality of the

dishes is insufficient.

| Make sure that you only clean dishwasher-safe dishes in the appliance.
Problem| Possible cause| Possible solution
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| There is a high level of salt in the water.| Adjust the level of salt consumption. Refer to section Setting the level of salt consumption.
The cap of the salt reservoir is not closed correctly.| Make sure that the cap of the salt reservoir is closed firmly.
Any spilled salt during filling of the salt reservoir was not cleaned immediately.| Make sure that you clean any spilled salt immediately and run a full program to prevent corrosion.
There is a problem with the grounding of the mains supply.| Contact an authorized electrician.

FAULT CODES
The fault codes are shown on the display of the control panel.

• Make sure that the water tap is fully open and that the water supply is not blocked.
• Close the water tap, remove the water inlet hose and clean the filter of the hose.
• Contact the Inventum-servicedienst if the fault code keeps reoccurring.

F3| The water supply does not stop.|

• Close the water tap.
• Contact the Inventum-servicedienst.

F2| The waste water in the appliance cannot be discharged.|

• Do a check if the drain hose is clogged.
• Do a check if the filters are clogged.
• Reset the program. Refer to section Resetting the program.
• Contact the Inventum service dienst if the fault code keeps reoccurring.

F8| The heater has an error.| Contact the Inventum-servicedienst.
F1| The safety for water overflow is activated.|

• Disconnect the mains plug and close the water tap.
• Contact the Inventum-servicedienst.

F7| The temperature of the appliance is too high.| Contact the Inventum- servicedienst.
F6| The heat sensor has an error.| Contact the Inventum-servicedienst.
FE| There is an electronic error.| Contact the Inventum-servicedienst.

• This appliance should be installed and repaired by an authorized service only to avoid any risks. The manufacturer cannot be held not liable for damage resulting from installation or repair by unauthorized persons.
• Only authorized technicians are allowed to repair the appliance. Make sure that original spare parts are used when a component has to be replaced.
• Improper repairs or using not original spare parts can cause damage and is a risk for the user.
• You can find the contact information for the customer service on the back of this document.
• You can order original spare parts for your model at the customer service for a minimum period of 10 years. This period starts from the date on which the appliance became available on the market within the European Economic Area.

General terms and conditions of service and warranty

5-year Inventum warranty!

1. Customers enjoy a 5-year full manufacturer’s warranty on all Inventum products.
2. Within this period, a defective product or part, which makes normal functioning of the product or part impossible, will always be repaired free of charge or, if repair is not possible and/or does not provide a solution, replaced (by the same or equivalent products). The assessment of this lies with Inventum.
3. In order to make a claim under the 5-year Inventum warranty, you must, within two months after discovering the fault or defect, either return the product to the shop where you bought it, or contact the Inventum customer service department by using the form at ‘https://www.inventum.eu/service‘.
4. The warranty period starts from the date stated on the product’s original sales receipt.
5.  To invoke the warranty, you must always send a copy of the original proof of purchase with the service request and present the original proof of purchase to the service technician.
6. The 5-year warranty applies only to normal domestic use of Inventum products within the Netherlands.

Warranty exclusions

1. The 5-year Inventum guarantee does not apply in case of: normal wear and tear, consumables, improper use, insufficient or incorrect maintenance, incorrect and/or inexpert assembly and installation of the appliance, repairs by unauthorized third parties, business or commercial use, missing serial number, damage caused by an external cause. This enumeration is not exhaustive.
2. B-choice products and products that have been built-in in a showroom are not covered by the 5-year Inventum warranty. All optical damage such as dents, scratches and slight traces of use are excluded from any warranty.

Reporting malfunctions on Inventum products

1. Faults or defects on Inventum products can be reported by using the service request form on the website ‘https://www.inventum.eu/service‘ or through the seller of the product.
2.  A copy of the original proof of purchase must be included with the request.
3. Inventum’s service department determines whether the product will be repaired or replaced, based on the request and the sales receipt.

Important to know

• Products sent without prior notification will not be accepted. Further to the notification, you will be informed by Inventum whether a warranty applies and whether you must return the product.
• The replacement or repair of a defective product, or a part thereof, does not lead to an extension of the original warranty period.
• Products eligible for replacement or repair must be emptied and clean.

For a detailed explanation of the warranty conditions and items excluded from them, please visit Inventum’s website ‘https://www.inventum.eu/algemene- voorwaarden‘

• These general warranty and service conditions apply to Inventum brand products purchased after 27th of April 2022 and intended for use within the Netherlands.
• For Inventum products used outside the Netherlands, but within a EU Member State, the warranty rules of that country apply. Inventum provides warranty and service by a white goods technician only in the Netherlands.
• As a consumer, you are entitled by law to a properly working product. Does the product break down sooner than you might expect? This means that the product is not in conformity. In that case, the law offers you, the buyer,  with a number of legal remedies for your protection. This legal protection is not affected by the above commercial warranty given by Inventum on Inventum products used within the Netherlands.
• Inventum Huishoudelijke Apparaten B.V., Meander 901, 6825 MH Arnhem, The Netherlands.

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