Division 6 INFORMATION REQUIREMENTSF1

User and installer instructions shall be provided in the form of a user manual on a free access website of the manufacturer, importer or authorised representative, and shall include:

1. (1)

   information that the eco programme is suitable to clean normally soiled tableware, that for this use, it is the most efficient programme in terms of its combined energy and water consumption, and that it is used to assess compliance with the EU ecodesign legislation;

2. (2)

   information that loading the household dishwasher up to the capacity indicated by the manufacturer will contribute to energy and water savings and information on correct loading of tableware and main consequences of incorrect loading;

3. (3)

   information that manual pre-rinsing of tableware items leads to increased water and energy consumption and is not recommended;

4. (4)

   information that washing tableware in a household dishwasher usually consumes less energy and water in the use phase than hand dishwashing when the household dishwasher is used according to the manufacturer’s instructions;

5. (5)

   values on the programme duration, energy and water consumption for all programmes that offer a cycle;

6. (6)

   information that the values given for programmes other than the eco programme are indicative only; and,

7. (7)

   instruction on how to find the model information stored in the product database, as set out in Regulation (EU) 2019/2017 by means of a weblink that links to the model information as stored in the product database or a link to the product database and information on how to find the model identifier on the product.

The user instructions shall also include instructions for the user to perform maintenance operations. Such instructions shall as a minimum include instructions for:

1. (8)

   correct installation (including level positioning, connection to mains, connection to water inlets, cold and/or hot if appropriate);

2. (9)

   correct use of detergent, salt and other additives, and main consequences of incorrect dosage;

3. (10)

   foreign object removal from the household dishwasher;

4. (11)

   periodic cleaning, including optimal frequency and limescale prevention, and procedure;

5. (12)

   periodic checks of filters, including optimal frequency, and procedure;

6. (13)

   identification of errors, the meaning of the errors, and the action required, including identification of errors requiring professional assistance;

7. (14)

   how to access professional repair (internet webpages, addresses, contact details).

Such instructions shall also include information on:

1. (15)

   any implications of self-repair or non-professional repair for the safety of the end-user and for the guarantee;

2. (16)

   the minimum period during which spare parts for the household dishwasher are available.