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Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL GUIDE FOR USING THE DISHWASHER AND THE WASHING PROGRAMS ...

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Page 3: ...aid out to provide you with a step by step guide to all your appliance s functions the texts are easy to understand and are complete with detailed illustrations Recommendations are given for the correct use of the baskets spray arms containers filters washing programs and for operating the controls Following the cleaning instructions provided here will keep your dishwasher s performance at peak le...

Page 4: ...Y POSITIONED ON THE INNER EDGE OF THE DOOR THE NAME PLATE ON THE INNER EDGE OF THE DOOR MUST NEVER BE REMOVED DO NOT LEAVE THE DISCARDED PACKAGING MATERIALS UNSUPERVISED WITHIN THE HOME SEPARATE THE VARIOUS MATERIALS WHICH MAKE UP THE PACKAGING AND TAKE THEM TO THE NEAREST SORTED WASTE COLLECTION CENTRE THE APPLIANCE MUST BE PROVIDED WITH AN EARTH CONNECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ELECTRICAL SAFET...

Page 5: ...LING OF THIS PRODUCT PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CITY OFFICE YOUR HOUSEHOLD WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE OR THE SHOP WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE PRODUCT IN THE EVENT OF A FAULT DISCONNECT THE DISHWASHER FROM THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND SHUT OFF THE WATER TAP DO NOT USE APPLIANCES WHICH HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING TRANSIT IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR DEALER THE APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED AND CONNECTED IN ACCORDA...

Page 6: ...E AND DO NOT ALLOW THE SOLENOID VALVE TO DROP INTO WATER IN THE EVENT OF DAMAGE TO THE WATER INTAKE HOSE DISCONNECT THE APPLIANCE FROM THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND FROM THE WATER SUPPLY IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLING THE DISHWASHER PERFORM A QUICK TEST OF THE APPLIANCE FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW IF THE DISHWASHER FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY DISCONNECT IT FROM THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND ...

Page 7: ...ial for ensuring correct operation of the dishwasher Building in a dishwasher underneath a ceramic hob is absolutely forbidden A dishwasher can be built in underneath a conventional hob provided there is no break in the kitchen worktop and the dishwasher and hob are installed and secured correctly so that no hazards are generated When installing the dishwasher in a compartment next to one or more ...

Page 8: ...her can also be connected to a hot water supply not exceeding 60 C Supplying the appliance with hot water cuts down the washing time by approximately 20 minutes but slightly reduces its effectiveness Make the connection to the domestic hot water supply using the same procedure described for connecting to the cold water supply DRAIN CONNECTION Insert the dishwasher s drain hose into a drain pipe ha...

Page 9: ...ACTURER OR AN AUTHORIZED TECHNICAL SERVICE CENTRE DO NOT USE ADAPTORS OR SHUNT CONNECTIONS IN ORDER TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF OVERHEATING OR BURNING IF THE APPLIANCE IS PROVIDED WITH A PLUGLESS SUPPLY CORD IT IS NECESSARY TO INSTALL IN THE FIXED WIRING AN ALL POLE DISCONNECTION DEVICE HAVING A GAP BETWEEN CONTACTS OF AT LEAST 3 5MM AFTER INSTALLATION THE DISCONNECTION DEVICE HAS TO BE EASY TO RE...

Page 10: ...ype and proceed as follows 1 Remove the fuse cover A and fuse B 2 Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover 3 Refit both into plug The fuse cover must be refitted when changing a fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a correct replacement is fitted Correct replacement are identified by the colour insert or the colour embossed in words on the base of the plug Replacement...

Page 11: ... and all the dishwasher s other controls and monitoring devices are on the central display Programming and option selection are only possible with the door closed NOTA The displays illustrated in the instruction manual are purely guideline symbols programs and options may vary depending on the model purchased ...

Page 12: ...T PAUSE BUTTON 4 PROGRAMS LIGHTS 5 PHASES PROGRAM LIGHTS 6 WATER HARDNESS ADJUSTMENT ON INDICATOR LIGHT The light flashes to indicate that the appliance is in water hardness adjustment mode SALT WARNIN LIGHT Illumination of this light denotes a regenerating salt warning level 7 NO RINSE AID LIGHT ...

Page 13: ...ASES PROGRAM LIGHTS PROGRAM DELAY if the option is included 6 WATER HARDNESS ADJUSTMENT ON INDICATOR LIGHT The light flashes to indicate that the appliance is in water hardness adjustment mode SALT WARNIN LIGHT Illumination of this light denotes a regenerating salt warning level 7 NO RINSE AID LIGHT 8 OPTIONS on some models only ...

Page 14: ... Tabs option press the relative button the light goes out Flexi Tabs Specifically for the use of products which contain salt and rinse aid as well as detergent HYCLEAN Adds a final antibacterial rinse to the selected program Spread HALF LOAD WASH Allows washing of just a few dishes placed in both baskets PROGRAM DELAY Allows the program to be set to start with a delay of 3 6 9 or 12 hours PROGRAMS...

Page 15: ... at 70 C Dry 105 13 5 1 35 5 SUPER Very dirty pans and dishes even with dried on residues Hot prewash Wash at 70 C Cold rinse 4 Rinse at 70 C Dry 155 15 5 1 60 Reference program as per EN 50242 standard See energy label Reference program for laboratories Detergent 20g in the dispenser 10g in the door or tablet Configuration see photo in Using the baskets Only run the soak program with partial load...

Page 16: ...0 Reference program as per EN 50242 standard See energy label Reference program for laboratories Detergent 20g in the dispenser 10g in the door or tablet Configuration see photo in Using the baskets Only run the soak program with partial loads The ULTRA CLEAN program terminate with an extra anti bacteria rinse that ensures a further reduction in the bacteria level If the temperature falls during t...

Page 17: ...60 Reference program as per EN 50242 standard See energy label Reference program for laboratories Detergent 20g in the dispenser 10g in the door or tablet Configuration see photo in Using the baskets Only run the soak program with partial loads The ULTRA CLEAN program terminate with an extra anti bacteria rinse that ensures a further reduction in the bacteria level If the temperature falls during ...

Page 18: ...ions Before starting a washing program make sure that The water supply tap is open The correct amount of detergent has been added to the dispenser The baskets have been correctly loaded The spray arms are able to rotate freely and without obstruction The dishwasher door is securely closed SWITCHING ON When the ON OFF button 1 is pressed the dishwasher switches on PROGRAMMING Programming operations...

Page 19: ...ase of the selected program starts to flash confirmation beep As the program runs the PHASES PROGRAM lights 5 will indicate the current cycle status The light of the phase in progress will flash while the lights of the subsequent phases remain on N B during execution of programs which do not include a prewash the first PHASES PROGRAM light 5 will remain off END OF PROGRAM When the program finishes...

Page 20: ... the program press the START PAUSE button 3 for a few seconds the light of the phase in progress remains on and the light of the program in progress flashes confirmation beep Keep the START PAUSE button 3 pressed until the PROGRAM PHASES lights 5 go out confirmation beep The lights of programs 4 and 5 come on The water in the tank will be pumped out and the program will end at the point where it w...

Page 21: ...ombined products might create problems such as a white deposit poor drying results and residues left on dishes N B When the salt and rinse aid containers are empty the relative lights will remain on even if the Flexi Tabs option is selected IMPORTANT when no longer required the option must be deactivated by pressing the relative button the light goes out If the water hardness has been set on a val...

Page 22: ...lecting the delay start the program see relative section The appliance will prewash the dishes after which the program delay set previously will come into effect option light and light of selected program on N B It is not possible to select the PROGRAM DELAY option once the cycle has begun Remaining program delay time with this option active the user can view the time left before the washing cycle...

Page 23: ...ed in dishwasher detergents are harmful to the environment To avoid using excessive amounts of detergent and to save on electricity observe the following separate the more delicate items from dishes that are more resistant to aggressive detergents and high temperatures do not pour the detergent directly on the dishes REMOVING THE DISHES At the end of the washing program wait at least 20 minutes be...

Page 24: ... 20 washing cycles The salt container can hold approximately 1 7 Kg of salt in grains The container is situated at the bottom of the dishwasher After removing the lower basket unscrew the salt container cap by turning it anticlockwise and pour in the salt using the funnel supplied with the dishwasher Before replacing the cap remove any salt residues from around the opening When using the dishwashe...

Page 25: ...nd detergent packages adding detergent to the salt container will damage the water softening system ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM The dishwasher is equipped with a device which allows the softener setting to be varied to suit the hardness of the mains water The hardness is set using the PROGRAM SELECTION BUTTON 2 To access the setting function hold the button down for more than 15 seconds T...

Page 26: ...he current setting simply do not touch the button for a few seconds the dishwasher will automatically return to standard mode quitting the adjustment mode 4 2 Using the rinse aid and detergent dispensers The detergent and rinse aid dispensers are situated on the inner part of the door the detergent dispenser is on the left and the rinse aid dispenser is on the right With the exception of the SOAK ...

Page 27: ...urn it in a clockwise direction Use a cloth to remove any spillage of rinse aid which might lead to the formation of excess foam ADJUSTING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER SETTING The dishwasher is factory set for medium water hardness However it possible to change the setting by turning the dispenser s selector to the desired position the amount of rinse aid dispensed is proportional to the selector posit...

Page 28: ...dishes by hand because they produce a great deal of foam and may negatively affect the operation of the dishwasher Add the correct amount of detergent An insufficient amount of detergent will result in a partial removal of dirt from the dishes whereas an excessive amount is wasteful and does not improve the washing results The market offers liquid and powder detergents with differing chemical comp...

Page 29: ... domestic dishes but in certain cases it is necessary to take their characteristics into account Before loading the dishes into the baskets it is necessary to remove coarse food remains e g bones fish bones etc which may clog the filter or damage the wash pump soak any pots or pans with burnt on food remains on the bottom to facilitate removal then load them into the LOWER BASKET There is no need ...

Page 30: ...aged by the high washing temperatures Handcrafted items these are rarely suitable for washing in a dishwasher The relatively high water temperatures and the detergents used may damage them Plastic dishes heat resistant plastic dishes must be washed in the upper basket Dishes and objects in copper tin zinc or brass these tend to stain Aluminium dishes items made from anodised aluminium may lose the...

Page 31: ...ed provided that the dishes pots and pans are arranged with all the soiled surfaces exposed to the water jets coming from the bottom With fixed supports To make the most of the space inside the basket when loading large items certain models are equipped with tip up supports for plates in 2 or 4 sections With tip up supports BOTTOM BASKET INSERTS Some models are equipped with bottom basket inserts ...

Page 32: ...etween them effectively The cutlery supports and central lid are in the bag of accessories The central lid is intended to act only as a cover do not place the cutlery in it Depending on model the grids may vary in shape The cutlery should be arranged in an orderly manner inside the basket with the handles pointing downwards Take care during loading to avoid injury from the knife blades The basket ...

Page 33: ...t is used in the lowermost position it can also be loaded with serving dishes provided they are only slightly soiled LOADING THE UPPER BASKET Load plates facing forward cups bowls etc must always be facing downwards The left side of the basket can be loaded with cups and glasses on two levels In the centre section plates and saucers can be loaded vertically into the supports provided Loading examp...

Page 34: ...ong stemmed glass holder on the left to use simply lift and fix onto the hooks provided Cutlery racks on the right designed for knives and teaspoons for teaspoons pull out the sliding support The racks can be tipped to the vertical position when not in use Fixed or movable racks in the middle The movable supports can be fixed vertical resting on the bottom of the basket when not in use or set in t...

Page 35: ...wheels into the guide depending on the setting required Return the stops to their original position The left hand and right hand sides of the basket must always be set at the same height Version B with adjustment in three positions on both sides The sides of the basket must always be set at the same height Raise the basket by pulling on the top edge 1 to the first or second catch depending on the ...

Page 36: ...iodically After having closed the water supply tap unscrew the end of the water intake hose remove the filter A and clean it delicately under running water Reassemble filter A in its seat and carefully screw the water intake hose back into position CLEANING THE SPRAY ARMS The spray arms can be easily removed for periodic cleaning of the nozzles to prevent possible clogging Wash them under running ...

Page 37: ...lters should be cleaned under running water using a stiff brush When removing the filter take care that there are no food residues on it If any residues fall into the washing pit they might block hydraulic components or foul the spray arm nozzles It is essential to thoroughly clean the filters according to the above instructions the dishwasher cannot function if the filters are clogged Carefully r...

Page 38: ... connected to the electrical power supply there is no power failure the water tap is open the dishwasher door is properly closed If water remains inside the dishwasher check that the drain hose is not kinked the drain siphon is not obstructed the dishwasher filters are not clogged If the dishes are not being cleaned properly check that the correct amount of detergent has been added there is regene...

Page 39: ... is made of steel and therefore any rust marks are due to external elements fragments of rust from the water pipes pots cutlery etc Special products are commercially available to remove such marks check that the amount of detergent being used is correct Certain detergents can be more corrosive than others check that the cap of the salt container is securely closed and that the water softening sett...

Page 40: ... not heated or the heating parameters are not correct Repeat the washing program if the problem persists contact the after sales service E4 Water temperature monitoring malfunction Interrupt the program and switch off the dishwasher Switch the dishwasher back on program it again and start the washing cycle If the problem persists contact the after sales service E5 Water intake malfunction The appl...

Page 41: ...ales service E9 Water intake system malfunction Contact the after sales service Light off Light on Light flashing If an alarm occurs the appliance interrupts the program in progress and signals a fault Alarms E1 E2 E3 E4 E8 and E9 interrupt the current program immediately The E5 E6 alarms interrupts the running program once the cause is resolved it will bring bach the execution of the program The ...

Page 42: ...tanding 600 mm Semi integrated 570 mm Height depending on models Free standing from 850 mm to 890 mm from 890 mm to 930 mm Semi integrated from 820 mm to 890 mm from 860 mm to 930 mm Capacity 12 Standard place settings Water supply pressure min 0 05 max 0 9 MPa min 0 5 max 9 bar Electrical characteristics See rating plate ...

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