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Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL G GU UI ID DE E F FO OR R U US SI IN NG G T TH HE E D DI IS SH HW WA AS SH HE ER R A AN ND D T TH HE E W WA AS SH HI IN NG G P PR RO OG GR RA AM MS S...

Page 2: ...he program 8 2 2 3 End of program 9 2 2 4 Interrupting a program 9 2 2 5 Changing the current program 9 2 2 6 Canceling the current program 10 2 2 7 Options 10 2 2 8 Switching off 12 2 3 Additional fu...

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Page 4: ...manual carefully This manual comprises the following sections INTRODUCTION general information about the manual USER INSTRUCTIONS advice on using the washing programs and information about all the di...

Page 5: ...s used in this manual see tab 1 01 DANGER This symbol highlights information and warnings which if not observed may compromise personal safety or damage the appliance This symbol highlights general in...

Page 6: ...tion see tab 2 01 of the various elements on the front panel is given below 5 1 3 2 6 7 8 9 10 4 1 On Off button 2 Start Pause button 3 Program selection button 4 Program indicator lights 5 Sanitation...

Page 7: ...l panel see fig 2 02 which is used to program the appliance and switch it on and off 5 1 3 2 6 7 8 9 4 To select the most suitable program for the dishes to wash consult the fol lowing tables which sp...

Page 8: ...Cold pre wash Wash at 65 C 149 F Cold rinse Rinse at 69 C 156 2 F Dry 100 18 2 l 4 8 gal 0 85 EXTREME WASH ETL SANITATION LISTED VERY DIRTY PANS AND DISHES WITH DRIED ON RESIDUE Pre wash at 45 C 113...

Page 9: ...2 02 to start the dishwasher the indicator lights show the status of the dishwasher 2 2 2 Selecting and starting the program Programming operations can only be performed with the door clo sed With th...

Page 10: ...a short beep Additionally the indica tor light of the daily wash and extreme wash programmes marked end flashes 2 2 4 Interrupting a program To interrupt the current program press the start pause but...

Page 11: ...ram by 3 6 or 9 hours from the moment in which programming takes place This makes it possible to use the dishwasher at a certain time of day Before programming a delay select the required washing prog...

Page 12: ...nter the delay when the program has already begun proceed as follows If the program to run is the same as the current one press start pause ref 2 fig 2 02 and hold it down for a few seconds until the...

Page 13: ...o switch off the dishwasher 4 5 2 3 Additional functions 2 3 1 Adjusting the water softener The dishwasher is fitted with an water softener which can be adjusted accor ding to the hardness of the wate...

Page 14: ...D French degrees F American degrees grains gallon 0 4 0 7 0 4 5 N 1 NO SALT 5 15 8 25 4 6 14 5 NR 1 16 23 26 40 14 6 23 5 NR 2 24 31 41 60 23 6 35 NR 3 32 47 61 80 35 1 46 5 NR 4 48 58 81 100 46 6 58...

Page 15: ...shwasher to a hot water system with a tempera ture of up to 60 C 140 F 3 1 Reducing the consumption of detergent and respecting the environment The phosphates contained in dishwasher detergents are ha...

Page 16: ...the end of the washing program wait at least 20 minute before removing the dishes in order to allow them to cool To prevent any water droplets on the upper rack from falling onto the dishes in the low...

Page 17: ...ly heated Repeat the washing program if the problem persists contact the technical assistance service E4 Water temperature monitoring malfunction Interrupt the current program and switch off the dishw...

Page 18: ...cal assistance service E9 Water intake system malfunction Contact the technical assistance service Tab 4 01b Light off Light on Light flashing If an alarm situation occurs the dishwasher interrupts th...

Page 19: ...aid dispenser system 19 4 2 3 Adding the detergent 20 4 3 General warnings and recommendations 22 4 4 Using the racks 24 4 4 1 Lower rack 25 4 4 2 Cutlery basket 27 4 4 3 Upper rack 29 5 CLEANING AND...

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Page 21: ...safety and use of the dishwasher INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for the qualified technician who must carry out the installation hook up and testing of the appli ance USER INSTRUCTIONS useful advice is pro...

Page 22: ...ngs which if not observed may compromise personal safety or damage the appliance DANGER OF ELECTROCUTION This symbol highlights information and warnings of an electrical nature which if not observed m...

Page 23: ...ING OF DISHES ANY OTHER USE SHALL BE CONSIDERED IMPROPER THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR USES OTHER THAN THOSE DE SCRIBED ABOVE THE NAME PLATE FEATURING THE TECHNICAL DATA SERIAL NUMB...

Page 24: ...N CHAPTER 3 THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY RESULTING FROM THE FAILURE TO EARTH THE APPLIANCE OR FROM A DE FECTIVE EARTH CONNECTION ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE...

Page 25: ...SON RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR SAFETY DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO APPROACH AND OR PLAY IN OR ON THE DISHWASHER THE APPLIANCE MAY CONTAIN RESI DUES OF DETERGENT WHICH CAN CAUSE PERMANENT DAM AGE TO THE EYES MO...

Page 26: ...NOT TOUCH THE COMPONENTS INSIDE WAIT 20 MINUTES AFTER THE END OF THE WASHING CYCLE OR AFTER INTERRUPTING IT BEFORE REMOVING THE DISHES IN ORDER TO ALLOW THEM TO DRY IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS HYDROGEN MAY...

Page 27: ...ENTS FLOODING IN THE EVENT OF A WATER LEAK WHEN THE AQUA STOP DEVICE IS TRIPPED THE ERROR IS INDICATED ON THE DISPLAY CALL IN A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN TO IDENTIFY AND REPAIR THE FAULT IN MODELS EQUIPPED...

Page 28: ...ISHWASHER FOR MAINTENANCE OR DISPOSAL THE SYMBOL ON THE PRODUCT OR ON THE DOCUMENTS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT INDICATES THAT THIS APPLI ANCE MAY NOT BE TREATED AS HOUSEHOLD WASTE INSTEAD IT SHALL BE HA...

Page 29: ...TO PERSONS ANIMALS OR PROPER TY RESULTING FROM FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE ABOVE PRECAUTIONS FROM TAMPERING WITH EVEN A SINGLE COMPONENT OF THE APPLIANCE OR FROM THE USE OF UNORIGINAL SPARE PARTS IF IN DO...

Page 30: ...F INSTALLA TION AND IF THESE DO NOT EXIST IN THE UNITED STATES THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE IN CANADA THE CANADIAN ELEC TRIC CODE C22 1 LATEST EDITION PROVINCIAL AND MUNICI PAL CODES AND OR LOCAL CODES...

Page 31: ...LATION COMPLIES WITH THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE IN THE COUNTRY OF USE AND THAT IT IS CORRECTLY EARTHED THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IN CASE OF A MALFUNC TION OF FAULT THE EARTH REDUCES THE RISK OF ELE...

Page 32: ...E SUPPLY CORD HAVE IT RE PLACED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR AN AUTHORIZED TECHNI CAL SERVICE CENTRE IN ORDER TO AVOID ANY RISK DO NOT USE EXTENSION CORDS ADAPTORS OR SHUNT CON NECTIONS IN ORDER TO AVOID TH...

Page 33: ...PPLIANCE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE WARNINGS CONTAI NED IN CHAPTER 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION Once the dishwasher has been correctly installed prepare for use as follows adjust...

Page 34: ...fter approximately 20 washing cycles The salt container can hold approximately 1 7 Kg 3 75 lb of salt in grains Some mod els are equipped with an optical no salt indicator In these models the cap of t...

Page 35: ...in validated Only use regenerating salt specially formulated for domestic dishwashers If using salt tablets do not fill the container completely Do not use table salt as it contains insoluble substanc...

Page 36: ...f the door the detergent dispenser ref A fig 4 03 is on the left and the rinse aid dispenser ref B fig 4 03 is on the right A B WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE SOAK PROGRAM BEFORE EV ERY WASHING CYCLE IT IS...

Page 37: ...becomes clear again or when the rinse aid warning light illuminates see Description of controls manual Replace the cover ref A fig 4 04 by turning it in a clockwise direction until it is fully closed...

Page 38: ...tergent DO NOT INHALE OR SWALLOW DETERGENT AS THIS MAY CAUSE BURNS AND OR PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE NOSE MOUTH AND THROAT AND EVEN LEADING TO SUFFOCATION KEEP DE TERGENT AWAY FROM YOUR EYES IF ONE OF TH...

Page 39: ...n 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 no...

Page 40: ...hich 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 RACK Use the load wash option if ava...

Page 41: ...ain Aluminum dishes items made from anodized aluminum may lose their color Silverware silver items may stain Glass and crystal in general glass and crystal objects can be washed in the dishwasher Howe...

Page 42: ...ig 4 07 Fig 4 08 4 4 Using the racks The dishwasher has a capacity of 12 place settings including serving dish es Examples of loading 12 place settings in the upper rack see fig 4 07 and in the lower...

Page 43: ...nd combinations of loads are permitted provided that the dishes pots and pans are arranged with all the soiled surfaces exposed to the water jets coming from the bottom To make the most of the space i...

Page 44: ...lates dessert and serving dishes position ing them vertically Pots pans and their covers must be loaded upside down When loading soup plates and dessert bowls be sure to leave a gap between them Esemp...

Page 45: ...ere with the spray arm in the upper rack making sure that knife tips do not protrude The dishwasher is complete with two cutlery baskets which means that one of them can be removed freeing space in th...

Page 46: ...0 USER INSTRUCTIONS EN pla_68xu The cutlery supports and central lid are in the bag of accessories The central lid ref A fig 4 12 is intended to act only as a cover do not place the cutlery in it Fig...

Page 47: ...ates tea or coffee cups shallow bowls and light objects made from heat resistant plastic If the upper rack is used in the lowermost position it can also be loaded with serving dishes provided they are...

Page 48: ...plates facing forward cups bowls etc must always be facing downwar ds The left hand side of the rack can be loaded with two layers of cups and glasses The centre can be filled with plates and side pl...

Page 49: ...ef A fig 4 15 after releasing the tabs ref B fig 4 15 first release the upper tab and then the lower one pull out the left hand rack guide and remove the corresponding stop just as you did for the rig...

Page 50: ...ut the rack to its limit position and pull the right side upwards ref A fig 4 16 At this point it is possible to load larger sized plates into the lower rack to return to the original position pull ou...

Page 51: ...rack ref A fig 4 17 lift it with the two handles e g ref B fig 4 17 to the first or second catch depending on the height required To lower it ref c fig 4 17 pull up the two release levers e g ref D fi...

Page 52: ...rasive and or corrosive suitable for painted surfaces Clean the door gaskets with a damp sponge Periodically once or twice a year it is advisable to clean the tank and gaskets using a soft cloth and w...

Page 53: ...rotary movement is in no way impeded if this is not the case make sure they have been mounted properly Removing the spray arms To remove the upper spray arm ref A fig 5 02 unscrew the locking ring ref...

Page 54: ...36 Rev 0 0 USER INSTRUCTIONS EN Fig 5 02 Fig 5 03 Fig 5 04 A B A...

Page 55: ...ve it from the micro filter separate the two parts which make up the plastic centre filter by pressing the body of the filter in the zone shown by the arrows ref B fig 5 06 remove the centre filter by...

Page 56: ...ke care that there are no food residues on it If any residues fall into the washing pit ref A fig 5 07 they might block hydraulic components or foul the spray arm nozzles It is essential to thoroughly...

Page 57: ...it is possible to remedy minor problems by referring to the fol lowing instructions If the program fails to start check that the dishwasher is connected to the electrical power supply there is no pow...

Page 58: ...s 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...

Page 59: ...ush with the outer edge of the control panel 60 cm 23 5 8 STA8614 57 cm 22 7 16 PLA8743 PLA68 55 cm 21 21 32 STA8743 Height from 86 cm to 91 cm from 33 55 64 to 35 53 64 Capacity 12 standard place set...

Page 60: ...feet only for some models 13 5 1 2 Levelling the appliance 14 5 2 Connections 15 5 2 1 Connecting to the water supply 16 5 2 1 1 Connecting to the water tap 17 5 2 1 2 Connecting the drain hose 19 5...

Page 61: ...2 Rev 0 0 EN...

Page 62: ...g safety during installation INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for the qualified technician who must carry out the installation hook up and testing of the appli ance Nomenclature of figures and tables The pro...

Page 63: ...ngs which if not observed may compromise personal safety or damage the appliance DANGER OF ELECTROCUTION This symbol highlights information and warnings of an electrical nature which if not observed m...

Page 64: ...AND SERVICING MUST BE PER FORMED BY QUALIFIED AND AUTHORIZED TECHNICIANS AS WELL AS INVALIDATING THE WARRANTY WORK CARRIED OUT BY UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS MAY GENERATE HAZARDS INSTALLATION MUST BE PERFOR...

Page 65: ...ICAL SAFETY REGULATIONS IN FORCE IF IN DOUBT HAVE THE SYSTEM CHECKED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY RESULTING FROM THE FAILUR...

Page 66: ...UENT FIRE HAZARD THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBIL ITY FOR DAMAGE TO PERSONS ANIMALS OR PROPER TY RESULTING FROM FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE ABOVE PRECAUTIONS FROM TAMPERING WITH EVEN A SINGLE COMP...

Page 67: ...are required Phillips screwdriver ref A fig 3 01 spirit level ref B fig 3 01 tape measure ref C fig 3 01 compass saw ref D fig 3 01 pencil ref E fig 3 01 file ref F fig 3 01 13 mm open ended wrench re...

Page 68: ...for securing the door ref F fig 3 02 2 screws for fixing the dishwasher to the adjacent walls ref G fig 3 02 2 screw caps ref H fig 3 02 2 nuts only for some models ref I fig 3 02 2 washers only for...

Page 69: ...f D fig 3 03 8 screws for securing the door panel hooks ref E fig 3 03 2 screws for securing the door ref F fig 3 03 2 screws for fixing the dishwasher to the adjacent walls ref G fig 3 03 2 screw cap...

Page 70: ...64 55 cm 21 21 32 STA8614X 86 cm 91 cm 33 55 64 35 55 64 59 7 cm 59 9 cm 23 1 2 23 37 64 60 cm 23 5 8 STA4645 82 cm 87 cm 32 9 32 34 1 4 44 7 cm 44 9 cm 17 19 32 17 43 64 55 cm 21 21 32 PLA8743X 86 cm...

Page 71: ...ws 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 DISHWA...

Page 72: ...vice Centre 5 1 Leveling 5 1 1 Mounting the feet only for some models Turn the appliance upside down see fig 5 01 Tighten the nut see ref A fig 5 01 onto the threaded pin see ref B fig 5 01 of the foo...

Page 73: ...one rear foot which can be adjusted with a screw located at the bottom front of the appliance ref A fig 5 03 use a suitable Phillips screwdriver to turn the screw until the dishwasher is perfectly lev...

Page 74: ...ehind the dishwasher The inlet and drain hoses can be pointed in all directions make sure that they are not bent crushed or too tight Tighten the ring nut after pointing the hoses in the required dire...

Page 75: ...ese do not guarantee safety ATTENTION INSTALLING THE DISHWASHER IN A NARROW SPACE MAY BEND OR CRUSH THE POWER CORD TAKE GREAT CARE IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGING THE POWER CORD WHEN IN...

Page 76: ...ed with water at a temperature of less than 60 C 140 F If the appliance is filled with hot water washing times will be reduced by about 20 minutes but efficiency will be slightly impaired Make the con...

Page 77: ...too long wind it up tidily and place it behind the appliance The cable harness and electrical components must not come into contact with the hydraulic system and the water inlet and drain hoses When...

Page 78: ...ving Make sure the hose cannot fall out For this purpose the hose support is fitted with a hole ref A fig 5 10 which can be used to fix it to the wall or the tap with a piece of string The free end mu...

Page 79: ...BOVE THE FLOOR ON WHICH THE DISHWASHER WILL BE INSTALLED Connect the dishwasher drain hose ref A fig 5 11 to the T union ref B 1 fig 5 11 of the drain circuit using a 38 to 50 mm 1 1 2 to 2 screw clam...

Page 80: ...ishwasher drain hose ref B fig 5 12 to the air gap ref C 2 fig 5 12 using the wide spring clamp ref D fig 5 12 if necessary cut the end of the dishwasher drain hose ref E fig 5 12 do not cut the corru...

Page 81: ...13 to the air gap ref B fig 1 5 13 using the wide spring clamp ref C fig 5 13 if necessary cut the end of the dishwasher drain hose ref D fig 5 13 do not cut the corrugated section If the drain hose...

Page 82: ...HON OF THE DRAIN LINE AND AT LEAST 400 mm 15 3 4 ABOVE THE FLOOR ON WHICH THE DISHWASHER WILL BE INSTALLED Remove the cover of the waste disposal unit ref A fig 5 14 1 Connect the dishwasher drain hos...

Page 83: ...TH THIS APPLI ANCE IS FITTED WITH A SUPPLY CORD CONTAINING A GROUND WIRE AND PLUG FIT THE PLUG INTO A SUITABLE SOCKET IN STALLED AND GROUNDED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS IN FORCE IN THE COUNTRY OF INS...

Page 84: ...NSION CORDS ADAPTORS OR SHUNT CON NECTIONS IN ORDER TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF OVERHEAT ING OR BURNING WITH CONSEQUENT FIRE HAZARD IN THE EVENT OF DAMAGE TO THE SUPPLY CORD HAVE IT RE PLACED BY THE M...

Page 85: ...NSTRUCTIONS EN Push the dishwasher into position taking care not to twist or crush the power cord or hoses see fig 5 18 TWO PEOPLE WEARING SAFETY GLOVES ARE NEEDED TO PUSH THE DISHWASHER INTO PLACE Fi...

Page 86: ...ing it along the up per side and matching up the reference locators ref A fig 5 19 mark the po sition of the door hooks with a pencil see fig 5 19 Remove the template and use a drill with a suitable b...

Page 87: ...dle using a drill with a suitable bit Use the screw driver to secure the door handle before hooking the panel to the dishwasher see fig 5 21 N B the screws are not supplied Insert the door spacers con...

Page 88: ...panel fit the hooks into their slots on the dishwasher and allow the panel to slide downwards and slip in to place see fig 5 23 1 2 Secure the door to the panel with the supplied screws The panel mus...

Page 89: ...mfortably and that the base plate ref A fig 5 25 does not prevent it from opening fully If the base plate prevents the door from opening mark out the section to remove see fig 5 25 take out the base p...

Page 90: ...it along the up per side and matching up the reference locators ref A fig 5 27 mark the po sition of the door hooks with a pencil see fig 5 27 Remove the template and use a drill with a suitable bit t...

Page 91: ...5 29 to fill it The number of strips depends on the size of the gap Fig 5 29 A B Position the strips between the control panel and the door panel of the dish washer ref A fig 5 30 and fix them from u...

Page 92: ...fit the hooks into their slots on the dishwasher and allow the panel to slide upwards and slip into place see fig 5 31 1 2 Fig 5 31 Secure the door to the panel with the supplied screws The panel must...

Page 93: ...mfortably and that the base plate ref A fig 5 33 does not prevent it from opening fully If the base plate prevents the door from opening mark out the section to remove see fig 5 33 take out the base p...

Page 94: ...n all models Finish the cut with a file see fig 5 35 in order to remove any burrs and or imperfections Put back the base plate see fig 5 36 and try to open the dish washer door fully if the base plate...

Page 95: ...the gasket to the dishwasher inserting it in the seat on the sides towards the front see fig 5 38 and making sure that the long side of the gasket the one with the hole for inserting the screw is att...

Page 96: ...Rev 0 0 37 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS EN Fig 5 39 A Fig 5 40 shows the state of the dishwasher after the above operations are performed Fig 5 40...

Page 97: ...r this operation definitively fixes the dishwasher to the adjacent units cover the side holes using the supplied plugs ref A fig 5 41 A Fig 5 41 5 4 Testing After installation test the dishwasher by s...

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