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User instructions

END OF PROGRAM

At the end of the program the beeper sounds briefly and
the program

lights

and

(marked "end") flash.

INTERRUPTION A PROGRAM

To interrupt a program in progress:



press the

START/PAUSE

button

(6)

; the light of the program in

progress remains on (confirmation beep);



you may now restart the program by pressing button

(6)

again until it

restarts, or change or annul the program (see "

HANGING A PROGRAM

or "

NNULLING A PROGRAM

").

CHANGING

PROGRAM

To change the running program it is necessary:



to interrupt the running program (see “

NTERRUPTION A PROGRAM

”);



select the new program;



start the program (see “

TARTING THE PROGRAM

”).

ANNULLING A PROGRAM

To annul the program, keep the

START/PAUSE

button

(6)

pressed until

the program is interrupted (light on and confirmation beep).

Press button

(6)

again and keep it pressed until the

program

lights

and

(marked "end") come on.

The water in the tank will be pumped out and the program will end at the
point where it was interrupted.

Summary of Contents for DFA12E1W

Page 1: ...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 levels in ...

Page 2: ...VES 2006 95 EC AND 2004 108 EC CURRENTLY IN FORCE INCLUDING THE PREVENTION AND ELIMINATION OF RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE AND IS DESIGNED FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE WASHING AND DRYING OF DISHES ANY OTHER USE SHALL BE CONSIDERED IMPROPER THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR USES OTHER THAN THOSE DESCRIBED ABOVE DO NOT USE APPLIANCES WHICH HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING TRANSIT IF IN DOUBT CON...

Page 3: ...CT THE MANUFACTURER OF THE EQUIPMENT TO ENSURE THAT THE APPLIANCE CAN BE INSTALLED ABOVE OR BELOW IT BUILDING IN THE APPLIANCE UNDERNEATH A HOB IS ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN INSTALL A HOB ON TOP OF A FREE STANDING APPLIANCE IS ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN TO ENSURE STABILITY INSTALL THE APPLIANCE ONLY UNDER CONTINUOUS WORKTOP SECURELY FIXED TO ADJACENT CABINETS IF THE APPLIANCE IS INSTALLED IN A HIGH CABINET BO...

Page 4: ...NCERNING USE OF THE APPLIANCE BY A RESPONSIBLE PERSON FOR THEIR SAFETY YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED TO ENSURE THAT THEY DO NOT PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE WARNING SOME DISHWASHER DETERGENTS ARE STRONGLY ALKALINE THEY CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF SWALLOWED AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES AND KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM THE DISHWASHER WHEN THE DOOR IS OPEN KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM THE DISHWASHER WHE...

Page 5: ...SWITCH IN THE FIXED WIRING CLEANING AND REGULAR MAINTENANCE OF THE APPLIANCE BY CHILDREN IS ONLY PERMITTED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR SAFETY DO NOT USE STEAM CLEANERS TO CLEAN THE DISHWASHER MODELS WITH AQUASTOP DEVICE THE AQUASTOP DEVICE PREVENTS FLOODING IN THE EVENT OF A WATER LEAK WHEN THE AQUASTOP DEVICE IS TRIPPED CALL IN A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN TO IDENTIFY AND RE...

Page 6: ... WITH A SALES AREA OF AT LEAST OF 400 M2 ALSO FOR DISUSED DEVICES WITH DIMENSIONS INFERIOR TO 25 CM FREE DELIVERY TO THE DEALERS IS POSSIBLE WITH NO PURCHASE OBLIGATION A PROPER SEPARATE WASTE COLLECTION AND THE CONSEQUENT HEADING OF THE DISUSED DEVICE TOWARDS ITS RECYCLING TREATMENT AND ENVIRONMENTALLY COMPATIBLE DISPOSAL CONTRIBUTES IN PREVENTING ANY POSSIBLE NEGATIVE EFFECTS ON ENVIRONMENT AND ...

Page 7: ...anel Free standing 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 13 Standard place settings Water supply pressure min 0 05 max 0 9 MPa min 0 5 max 9 bar Electrical characteristics See rating plate ...

Page 8: ...re are no leaks from the tap connection the dishwasher connection or the hose Level the appliance on the floor using its adjustable feet This operation is essential for ensuring correct operation of the dishwasher Some models are equipped with only one adjustable foot at the rear which can be adjusted by turning the screw on the lower front part of the appliance Building in a dishwasher underneath...

Page 9: ...to a cold water supply with gas thread inserting the filter A supplied with the dishwasher Take care to screw the hose firmly into place with your hands and then complete by tightening about of a turn with pliers In dishwashers equipped with the ACQUASTOP device the filters is already fitted inside the threaded ring The dishwasher can also be connected to a hot water supply not exceeding 60 C Supp...

Page 10: ...the hose It is important to prevent the hose from coming loose and falling For this purpose the plastic support is equipped with a hole for tying it to the wall or water tap The free end should be positioned at a height of between 30 and 100 cm and should never be submerged in water If a horizontal drain extension hose is used for a maximum of 3 m the drain hose can be placed at a maximum height o...

Page 11: ...he door closed 1 ON OFF BUTTON AND WARNING LIGHT 2 OPTION SELECTION BUTTONS AND WARNING LIGHTS 3 CHILD LOCK ACTIVATION BUTTONS 4 START PAUSE BUTTON 5 PROGRAM SELECTION BUTTON 6 PROGRAM LIGHTS 7 LEDS salt rinse aid program phases and delayed start 8 HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR N B symbols and styling are guideline and may vary depending on the model or version of the dishwasher purchased ...

Page 12: ...t container is empty Water hardness adjustment on indicator light on some models only RINSE AID DISPENSER MODE INDICATOR LIGHT A flashing light indicates that the machine is in dispense rinse aid mode RINSE AID INDICATOR LIGHT only if there is a symbol below the light When lit it indicates that the rinse aid dispenser is empty The four LEDs have double function Once the program is running they hig...

Page 13: ...en with dried on residues Cold prewash Wash at 65 C Cold rinse Rinse at 70 C Dry 95 13 5 1 35 5 ULTRA CLEAN Very dirty pans and dishes even with dried on residues Hot prewash Wash at 70 C Cold rinse 2 Rinse at 70 C Dry 130 15 5 1 70 IMPORTANT see NOTES AND REFERENCES table on the following pages The ULTRA CLEAN program terminate with an extra anti bacteria rinse that ensures a further reduction in...

Page 14: ...h Wash at 50 C Cold rinse Rinse at 70 C 60 10 5 1 15 8 ECO QUICK Dishes with normal dirt washed immediately after use Cold prewash Wash at 60 C Cold rinse Rinse at 70 C 80 12 5 1 25 9 NORMAL QUICK Dishes with normal dirt washed immediately after use Cold prewash Wash at 70 C Cold rinse Rinse at 70 C 80 13 1 40 10 STRONG and FAST Mixed dishes with normal dirt without dried on residues Wash at 65 C ...

Page 15: ...0242 standard Values may vary depending on intake water and room temperatures and the type and quantity of dishes loaded 2 1 or 2 cold rinses depending on the model REFERENCES for the ENERGY LABEL supplied with the dishwasher Annual energy consumption is based on 280 standard wash cycles with cold water and consumption of low energy operating modes Actual consumption depends on the way in which th...

Page 16: ...ion of sprayers is not perceived because they start rotating about 5 minutes after the start This is the normal operation of the washing cycle SWITCHING ON When the ON OFF button 1 is pressed the dishwasher switches on The indicator lights will display the dishwasher s status PROGRAMMING Programming operations are only possible with the door closed As long as the door is open the PROGRAMS 8 lights...

Page 17: ...the program see CHANGING A PROGRAM or ANNULLING A PROGRAM CHANGING A PROGRAM To change the running program it is necessary to interrupt the running program see INTERRUPTION A PROGRAM select the new program start the program see STARTING THE PROGRAM ANNULLING A PROGRAM To annul the program keep the START PAUSE button 6 pressed until the program is interrupted light on and confirmation beep Press bu...

Page 18: ...e soak program is being used All options except Flexi Tabs are disabled at the end of the wash cycle To disable the Flexi Tabs option press the relative button the light goes out All options including Flexi Tabs are disabled when a program is CANCELLED after it has begun QUICK TIME OPTION Select this option together with any wash program except the soak program to SHORTEN THE CYCLE by at least 10 ...

Page 19: ...ion is selected salt and rinse aid will not be dispensed even if the relative compartments contain them If the containers are empty the lights will remain on With short programs because there is less time for them to dissolve tablets may fail to wash effectively and undissolved residues may be left Powder detergents are more suitable for these programs If the option is not provided we recommend th...

Page 20: ...ons 3 are pressed again TO SAVE ON ENERGY AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT Always try to run the dishwasher fully loaded Do not wash the dishes in running water Use the washing program that is most appropriate for each type of load Do not carry out any preliminary rinsing If available connect the dishwasher to a hot water supply up to 60 C TO CUT DOWN ON DETERGENT CONSUMPTION AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMEN...

Page 21: ... In order to switch it on again it is necessary to press the ON OFF button REMOVING THE DISHES At the end of the washing program wait at least 20 minutes before removing the dishes to allow them to cool down To prevent any water droplets on the upper basket from falling on the dishes in the lower basket it is advisable to unload the lower basket first and then the upper basket ...

Page 22: ...d after approximately 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 Whe...

Page 23: ...g detergent to the salt container will damage the water softening system ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM The setting can be adjusted using the PROGRAM SELECTION BUTTON 7 Keep the button pressed until the WATER HARDNESS ADJUSTMENT INDICATOR LIGHT 5 flashes The SELECTED PROGRAM INDICATOR LIGHTS 8 indicate the current setting Each press of the button modifies the setting according to the sequenc...

Page 24: ...or information on the hardness of your water supply Default settings H3 16 21 dH 28 37 dF 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 program before every washing cycle it is necessary to add the req...

Page 25: ...inal rinse cycle from the container situated on the inner side of the door To add rinse aid Open the dispenser by pressing and lifting the tab on the cover Fill the dispenser with rinse aid Top up again when the rinse aid indicator light turns on Close the cover a click indicates when it is closed Use a cloth to remove any spillage of rinse aid which might lead to the formation of excess foam ...

Page 26: ...g if you do not touch the button for a few seconds the dishwasher will automatically exit from adjustment mode and return to the standard operating mode RINSE AID ADJUSTMENT TABLE 0 not dispensed b0 All indicator lights off Minimum 2 ml b1 One indicator light on 3 ml b2 Two indicator lights on 4 ml b3 Three indicator lights on 5 ml b4 Four indicator lights on Maximum 6 ml b5 Five indicator lights ...

Page 27: ...rmulated for dishwashers The detergent packs must be sealed and stored in a dry place to prevent the formation of lumps which may negatively affect washing results Once opened the detergent packs should not be kept for too long otherwise the detergent loses its effectiveness Do not use detergents for washing dishes by hand because they may affect the operation of the dishwasher Add the correct amo...

Page 28: ... 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 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...h small or medium sized items such as glasses small plates and saucers tea or coffee cups shallow bowls and light objects If the upper basket is used in the lowermost position it can also be loaded with serving dishes provided they are only lightly 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 wit...

Page 32: ...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 is suitable for all types of cutlery except those long enough to interfere with the upper spray arm Ladles wooden spoons and cooking knives can be placed in the upper basket making sure that the knife blades do not protrude ...

Page 33: ...ms and configurations are possible For example tea cups can be loaded with the right hand rack set in the low position while the left hand rack or both can be removed to allow large dishes to be put in the top basket In order to position the right hand basket in a low position the upper basket has to be adjusted so that it is in the lowest position see adjusting the upper basket ...

Page 34: ...lace setting If the bottom basket inserts are of the fold down type they should be laid flat for easier loading 13 Standard place setting FLEXI DUO TOP RACK on some models only If the bottom basket inserts are of the fold down type they should be laid flat for easier loading ...

Page 35: ...or knives spoons tea and dessert and long objects The ends are designed to hold long stemmed glasses It can be removed by pressing and pushing the release levers B at the same time It has to be lowered if the upper basket is in the topmost position Press the catches G simultaneously ...

Page 36: ...sition until a click is heard Shelves with expandable wings For small objects mugs and cups They can be used either closed or open pull the upper sliding part To close them press the release device S and slide them downwards The ends are designed to hold long stemmed glasses even when closed When not used they can be moved to a vertical position until a click is heard ...

Page 37: ...d down tines These can be secured in a vertical position resting on the bottom of the basket if unused or placed in an intermediate position as required The single tine on the right is ideal for supporting long stemmed glasses ...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...d gaskets using a soft cloth and water to remove any deposits CLEANING THE WATER INTAKE FILTER The water intake filter A located at the outlet of the water supply tap needs to be cleaned periodically 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 th...

Page 40: ...have been installed correctly To remove and clean the planetarium sprayer follow the instructions provided CLEANING THE FILTER UNIT It is advisable to periodically inspect the centre filter C and if necessary to clean it To remove the filter grip the tabs turn them anticlockwise and lift upwards push the centre filter D from the underside to remove it from the micro filter separate the two parts w...

Page 41: ...CE The filters 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 Ca...

Page 42: ... 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 43: ...ning etc check that the rinse aid dispenser setting is not too high If there are visible traces of rust inside the tank the tank 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...

Page 44: ...atch D 2 If necessary raise it by adjusting the plastic screw V next to the catch 3 Check the condition of the lock hook if it has not triggered reference N the door opens and closes normally If it has triggered reference S close the door with force until it resets open and close the door ...

Page 45: ...ng the above troubleshooting instructions the problem persists call the nearest After Sales Centre WARNING any operations performed on the appliance by unauthorised persons are not covered by the warranty and shall be paid for by the user ...

Page 46: ...n The water is 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 malfun...

Page 47: ...e system malfunction Contact the after sales service E11 Wash motor pump does not work 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 progr...

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