User manual BRANDT VF400JU1

Contents Pages Installing your dishwasher....................................31-36 Levelling by adjusting the feet .................................31 Anti-condensation protection ...................................31 Facing the door ......................................................32 Balancing the door .................................................32 Building in and fixing the dishwasher .......................32 Water connections ..................................................33 Draining away the waste water................................34 Electrical connection ...............................................34-35 Foam strip and soundproofing sea ...........................36 Installing the plastic corner brackets........................36 Safety instructions ...............................................36 Building in under a hob.........................................36 30 EN Installing your dishwasher Remove the 2 red protective wedges from the front of your appliance to avoid causing a leak. Levelling by adjusting the feet Ensure that your dishwasher is well balanced and stable. The four feet can be adjusted, so adjust them if necessary using a screwdriver. If the feet are poorly adjusted, this decentres the door and makes your dishwasher wobble, causing leaks. For dishwashers that can be built-in, fitted with rear feet adjustment via two knurled knobs on the base of the machine, at the front, use a screwdriver, without exerting force, to finish the adjustments to avoid damaging the worktop. Protecting the worktop Glue the steam protector supplied with your machine underneath your worktop. Built-in appliance cup kit (available according to the model from After-Sales or the dealers) To assist in sliding your dishwasher (over rough or carpeted floors, etc.), clip the little cups to all four feet. EN 31 Installing your dishwasher This dishwasher must operate with a wood panel. Facing the door To fit a door to match your units onto the dishwasher's door, use the installation template and the accessories supplied with your machine. Balancing the door (right and left) Adjust the tension on the springs, if required, to compensate for the weight of the facing panel. Adjust in an identical fashion to the right and to the left. Fix your dishwasher to the worktop with two screws under the front corner bracket. If your worktop is marble or a similar material, you can fasten your dishwasher in place at the sides using two brackets (available from the After-Sales department or from your dealer). 32 EN Installing your dishwasher Water connections Important : check the water's hardness: all the information you require is provided in the Chapter "Adjusting the water softener" in your operating instructions manual. When the tap is on the lefthand side of the machine, use the "anti-kinking" hook supplied with the machine to avoid any risk of the Tap: with threaded end, 20/27mm supply hose* kinking while you are fitting your dishwasher. dia. (3/4" BSP) (* For large diameter safety hosesFlow: 10l/min. minimum Pressure: 1 bar to 10 bars depending on the model) (0.1 - 1 MPa) In the event of high pressure, it is advisable to fit a pressure regulator. Your Water Company will give you the necessary information. Length of the water supply pipe (standard unit): 1.50m "Hazardous Voltage" symbol (depending on the model) the hose is fitted with an electrical device Connecting the hot water: Check that your original hose is designed for connection to the hot water supply (red marking on the hose). If you use a selfpiercing tap, check that there is sufficient water flow. Check that the seal is fitted and that the connection is tight. If necessary, you can alter the hose's direction. To do this, loosen the connection at the bottom left on the rear of the machine and swivel it as necessary. Fully tighten the connection again and check that there are no leaks. For dishwashers fitted with safety hoses: You must remove the protective cover (see the drawing opposite) to alter the hose's direction. To do this, loosen the two screws (end fitting T20), remove the protective cover, position the connection in the direction you wish and then replace the protective cover. When you are making a new installation, you must use a new hose to connect the machine to the water supply: you must not re-use the old hose. 0,1 - 1 MPa EN 33 Installing your dishwasher Draining away the waste water Length of the drain hose: standard 1.50m. If necessary, you can increase the length of the drain hose (4m max.). In this case, check that the machine drains correctly. Connect the drain hose: - To a ventilated siphon For machines installed in columns, the height of the drain hose must not be higher than the top of the machine. NB: Pull the pipe gradually when installing it to avoid kinking it. - To a sink U-bend Remove the stopper form the U-bend. Remove the rubber stopper and, if necessary, add a collar. Electrical connection Mains voltage: 230V Fuse: 10A, 13A or 16A The socket outlet must be grounded to Earth. In all cases, the connection must comply with the standards in force in the country concerned, together with the supplementary regulations of the Electricity Authority. The machine must be switched off when the connection is made to the electrical circuit. We cannot be held liable for any damage caused by the faulty earthing of the machine. - Directly to your sink. Ensure that you hold your drain hose in place with the end connector to avoid flooding. If you have any doubts regarding the condition of your installation, do not hesitate to have it checked by a qualified electrician. The machine must be installed so that the socket remains accessible. 34 EN Installing your dishwasher Do not use an electrical extension, a double socket or an electrical timer. The installation must comply with the country's prevailing norms. Replacing the power cable For your safety, this operation must be performed by the manufacturer's After-Sales department or a person with similar training and experience in order to avoid any risk. Your dishwasher complies with European Directives 73/23/EEC (Low Voltage Directive) and 89/336/EEC (Electromagnetic Compatibility), modified by Directive 93/68/EEC. IMPORTANT for the dishwasher without plug. The wires in this mains lead ar coloured in accordance the following code : Green & Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the terminal in your plug, proceed as follows ; The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter «E» or by the earth symbol or coloured Green end Yellow. The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter «N» or coloured Black. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter «L» or coloured Red. EN 35 Installing your dishwasher Foam strip and soundproofing seal. To provide better noise insulation on built-in appliances, install the soundproofing seals and the foam strip supplied with your machine (depending on the model). Installation of the adjustable plinth on built-in appliances (depending on the model) AVAILABLE FROM THE AFTER-SALES DEPARTMENT UNDER REFERENCE: 32X0050 Safety instructions For your safety's sake, never leave your dishwasher's door fully open after use. If the machine is operating incorrectly, disconnect it from the electricity supply (remove the plug) or switch off the circuit involved and close the water supply tap. Contact our After-Sales department. If your dishwasher is being installed on a carpeted floor, make sure to adjust the feet to leave a ventilation space under the machine Building in under a hob If your worktop is fitted with a built-in hob over your dishwasher, you must provide thermal insulation on top of the machine. You can obtain this insulation kit from your dealer. Take care to leave a space between the gas pipe and the top of your machine. 36 EN