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CH & CHP models - Controls and starting a wash

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Includes information on control panel features, starting/pausing/restarting wash programs and the various wash programs to run.

ALL CH MODELS

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Control panel feature

Action to Take

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On/Off

Turns the power to the dishwasher on and off.

Press Screen Shot 2017-06-16 at 12.32.58 PM.png briefly to turn the dishwasher on and off.

Keylock

This disables all the
buttons so a wash cannot accidentally be started e.g. by children playing, someone leaning against the control panel, or during cleaning.

To activate or cancel Keylock, press and hold Screen Shot 2017-06-16 at 12.32.58 PM.png until the Keylock indicator comes on.

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Delay start

Delay start is useful if you want to set your dishwasher to start a wash programme automatically later (e.g. while you are away from home).

To set Delay start, press the Delay button until the display shows the desired delay time (in hours).
You may set the delay for up to 12 hours.

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Display

This shows:

  • the remaining wash time in hours:minutes
  • the delay time in hours (if Delay start is set)
  • fault codes

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Keylock indicator

This will light up when the control panel is locked.

The indicator will flash if any button is pressed while the control panel is locked.

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Rinse aid indicator

This will light up when the rinse aid level is low.

When the indicator lights up, refill rinse aid. See ‘Using rinse aid’ for instructions.

CH MODELS ONLY

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CHP MODELS ONLY

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To select and start a wash programme

  1. Press Screen Shot 2017-06-16 at 11.15.15 AM.png to turn the dishwasher on. The display will flash.

  2. Press  Screen Shot 2017-06-16 at 11.15.25 AM.png until the indicator of the desired programme lights up.

  3. Press Screen Shot 2017-06-16 at 11.16.32 AM.png to start the programme.

    • The display will stop flashing and the dishwasher will start.

    • The display will show the approximate time remaining.

    • Note: the dishwasher will remember the last programme used.

      To pause and restart a wash programme

  1. Press Screen Shot 2017-06-16 at 11.16.32 AM.png  to pause the programme. The display will flash.

  2. Open the door very slowly.

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    There is a risk of being sprayed with hot water. Do not fully open the door until the spray arms have stopped rotating.

  3. Load, remove, or rearrange any dishes if needed

  4. Press Screen Shot 2017-06-16 at 11.16.32 AM.png to restart the programme.

Wash Programme

Description

Auto (CHP models only)For all your heat sensitive dishes and glassware.

Senses the optimal wash programme for your dishes.

Heavy

A wash for heavily soiled dishes.

Normal

A wash for your everyday dishes.

Normal Eco

Helps you save energy and water for normal soiled dishes.

Fast

A fast wash for lightly soiled dishes.

Rinse

Prevents food from drying on dishes.

Delicate (CH models only)

For all your heat sensitive dishes and glassware.

To cancel a wash programme once it has started

  1. Press Screen Shot 2017-06-16 at 11.16.32 AM.png  to pause the programme.

  2. Press Screen Shot 2017-06-16 at 11.15.15 AM.png to turn the dishwasher off.

    The programme has now been cancelled. If you wish, you can start a different one. Note: you may need to refill the detergent dispenser.

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