
Operating Instructions – Dishwasher Baumatic BDW45.1
Control Panel

- Programme indicator light: when you select the washing programme, the corresponding light will display.
- Programme key: press to select the washing programme. Multiple presses select different programmes.
- Salt and rinse aid warning light: Comes on when the softener or dispenser needs to be refilled.
- Delay start time: displays the delay start time. Also displays the water temperature and ERROR codes.
- Delay key: press to set the delay start time. One press sets the wash cycle forward by 1 hour (up to 24 hours into the future).
- Power-on light comes on when Power ON/OFF button is pressed down.
- ON/OFF button: turns the power supply on and off.
Dishwasher features
Adjustable upper basket
- Spray arms
- Lower basket
- Water softener
- Main filter
- Detergent dispenser
- Cup and glass shelf (adjustable)
- Cutlery basket
- Coarse air filter
- Rinse aid dispenser
- Drainpipe connector
- Inlet pipe connector
Detergent
To open the detergent dispenser door, use the catch on its lower side.
Note:
Always check the wash cycle table for dosage advice. Never overfill the dispenser.
Do not overdose to prevent the formation of deposits (the water softening feature already takes care of this!)
Loading the dishwasher
Before loading
- Remove all scraps of food.
- Empty drinks and liquids from cups.
- Soften burnt-on-food in pans by soaking.
Do NOT put these items in your dishwasher:
- Saucepans with wooden handles.
- Plastic items that are not heat resistant.
- Wooden platters.
- Delicate, repaired or paint pattern overlaid china.
- Items made from synthetic fibres (e.g. sponges).
Starting a wash cycle

- Load the dishwasher.
- Put in the dishwasher tablet
- Press the “on/off” button and the “on/off” light will come on.
- Press the “P” key (programme key) to select the wash cycle.
- Close the door. The washing will start after approximately 10 seconds.
Note: when the dishwasher is turned on, the number “00” should show on the display.
The dishwasher can be programmed up to 24 hours in advance by pressing the delay button multiple times until the desired delay has been set.
The Delay Timer key will set the start of the washing cycle by one hour into the future for every press. The Delay Timer key is in the figure as the button is numbered “5”.
Approximate timing of washing cycles
| Intensive (strong) | Norma | Economy | Rinse | Glass | Rapid | Soap |
| 127 mins. | 117 mins. | 102 mins. | 50 mins. | 70 mins. | 45 mins. | 7 mins. |
Wash cycle table


















