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CONTENTS

Contents

1 INTRODUCTION

........................................................................................ 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION ......................................................... 5

INSTALLATION AND HOOK-UP ............................................................... 12

4 OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

.................................................................. 15

4.1

Using the water softening system ............................................................. 16

4.2

Using the rinse-aid and detergent dispensers ........................................... 18

4.2.1

Adding the rinse-aid ................................................................................. 19

4.2.2

Adjusting the rinse-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

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4.4.3 Upper

rack

............................................................................................... 29

5 CLEANING

AND

USER-MAINTENANCE

.................................................. 34

5.1

General warnings and recommendations for correct maintenance ............ 34

5.2

Cleaning the water intake fi lter .................................................................. 35

5.3

Cleaning the spray arms ........................................................................... 35

5.4

Cleaning the fi lter unit ............................................................................... 37

5.5

Maintenance warnings and advice ........................................................... 38

5.6

Troubleshooting minor problems .............................................................. 39

6 TECHNICAL

DATA

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Summary of Contents for PLA8743X

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: ... 2 4 End of program 12 2 2 5 Interrupting a program 12 2 2 6 Changing the current program 12 2 2 7 Canceling the current program 13 2 2 8 Options 14 2 2 9 Switching off 16 2 3 Additional functions 17 2 3 1 Adjusting the water softener 17 3 ENERGY SAVING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPECT 19 3 1 Reducing the consumption of detergent and respecting the environment 19 4 REMOVING THE DISHES 20 5 TROUBLESHOOTIN...

Page 3: ...2 Rev 0 0 EN ...

Page 4: ...l 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 dishwasher functions Nomenclature of figures and tables The progressive number of each figure is shown in the bottom right hand corner of the relative box An example of a progressive number is Fig 4 01...

Page 5: ...ls 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 information and warnings Tab 1 01 ...

Page 6: ...A brief description see tab 2 01 of the various elements on the front panel is given below 1 On Off button 2 Program selection buttons P1 P5 3 Half load wash button depending on the model 4 Program delay button depending on the model 5 Start Pause button 6 Power on indicator light 7 Program indicator lights 8 Display 9 Recessed door handle Tab 2 01 Fig 2 01 ...

Page 7: ...ammed dishwasher functions A brief description of the various indicator lights on the display is shown below see tab 2 02 Delay function set Sanitation function selected Half load function selected lights up together with or Half load function on upper rack selected Half load function on lower rack selected Add rinse aid Add salt Tab 2 02 Fig 2 02 ...

Page 8: ...NS EN 2 2 Setting the washing program and switching on and off The dishwasher is equipped with a control panel and an information display ref 8 fig 2 03 which are used to program the appliance and switch it on and off Fig 2 03 ...

Page 9: ...d dishes waiting to be washed Cold pre wash 3 9 l 1 03 gal 0 03 2 SHORT Slightly dirty Wash at 38 C 100 4 F Cold rinse Rinse at 58 C 136 4 F 10 6 l 2 8 gal 0 38 3 ECONOMY Wash immediately after use Wash at 55 C 131 F Cold rinse Rinse at 69 C 156 2 F Dry 11 9 l 3 14 gal 0 9 4 AUTO DELICATE Wash immediately after use Cold pre wash Depending of the type of dirty Wash at 55 C 131 F Cold rinse Rinse at...

Page 10: ...h at 70 C 158 F 2 cold rinses Rinse at 70 C 158 F Dry 18 3 l 4 83 gal 1 12 Tab 2 03b see display 1 Average water consumption with the softener set to level 0 zero Any other setting will increase water consumption till 2 5 l 0 66 gal cycles with setting 5 2 The cycle times listed in the use and care manual are based on normal soil loads and 120 F 49 C incoming water and will vary based on your actu...

Page 11: ...pen There is regenerating salt in the water softener tank to add salt see the instructions in the general manual The correct amount of detergent has been added to the dis penser to add detergent see the instructions in the general manual The spray arms are able to rotate freely and without obstruc tion The racks have been correctly loaded see the instructions in the general manual The dishwasher d...

Page 12: ...equired press the relative buttons to select any complementary programs e g Half load Sani option program delay see para 2 2 8 Options 2 2 3 Starting a program To start the dishwasher simply press the start pause button ref 5 fig 2 03 for a few seconds until the Time to end message on the display starts flash ing and a beep is heard From now on the cycle time shown on the display ref 8 fig 2 03 wi...

Page 13: ...d back on again 2 2 5 Interrupting a program To interrupt the current program press the start pause button ref 5 fig 2 03 for a few seconds until Time to end shines steady on the display and a beep is heard At this point the cycle can be resumed by pressing the start pause button ref 5 fig 2 03 changed or cancelled 2 2 6 Changing the current program To change the current program interrupt it see p...

Page 14: ...tray dur ing this phase Time to end flashes on the display When draining has been completed the end of cycle message End appears on the display IF YOU OPEN THE DOOR WHILE THE APPLIANCE IS WORK ING YOU MUST CLOSE IT AGAIN AND START THE PROGRAM AGAIN AS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH 2 2 3 STARTING A PROGRAM THE PROGRAM WILL RESUME FROM WHERE IT WAS INTERRUPTED IF THE TEMPERATURE IN THE TRAY EX CEEDS 50 C 1...

Page 15: ...t washing in just one rack upper or lower After selecting the required program see para 2 2 2 Selecting a program proceed as follows press the load button ref 3 fig 2 03 once to select the upper rack The display will appear as shown in figure 2 06 press the load button ref 3 fig 2 03 again to select the lower rack The display will appear as shown in figure 2 07 press the load button ref 3 fig 2 03...

Page 16: ...rtain time of day Before programming a delay select the required washing program see para 2 2 Setting the washing program and switching on and off Press the Program delay button ref 4 fig 2 03 The display shows the num ber of hour s delay before the appliance starts starting from 1 hour In particu lar the display will appear as shown in figure 2 09 After selecting the delay start the program by pr...

Page 17: ...s the program delay button ref 4 fig 2 03 several times until the pro gram delay has been cancelled the clock symbol disappears press down on the start pause button ref 5 fig 2 03 until the new pro gram starts N B it is not possible to select the program delay function if the cycle has already begun 2 2 9 Switching off Press the on off button ref 1 fig 2 03 to switch off the dishwasher Fig 2 08 ...

Page 18: ...ure for adjusting the level of water hardness To access the pro gramming mode switch on the dishwasher and close the door Then press the Program delay button ref 1 fig 2 09 until the symbol H followed by the number 3 H3 appears on the display then press the Program delay button ref 1 fig 2 09 to select the level of water hardness H0 H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 press the start pause button ref 2 fig 2 09 to con...

Page 19: ...rman degrees D French degrees F American degrees grains gallon 0 4 0 7 0 4 5 H0 5 15 8 25 4 6 14 5 H1 16 23 26 40 14 6 23 5 H2 24 31 41 60 23 6 35 H3 32 47 61 80 35 1 46 5 H4 48 58 81 100 46 6 58 5 H5 Tab 2 04 Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your water supply ...

Page 20: ...140 F When possible skip the drying cycle by opening the door after washing the air and the residue heat will dry the dishes to perfection 3 1 Reducing the consumption of detergent and respecting the environment The phosphates contained in dishwasher detergents are harmful to the en vironment To avoid using excessive amounts of detergent and to save on electricity Separate the more delicate items ...

Page 21: ... 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 lower rack empty the lower rack first and then the upper one ...

Page 22: ...alfunction The water is not heated or is incorrectly heated Repeat the washing program If the problem persists contact the technical assistance service E4 Water temperature monitoring malfunction Interrupt the program and switch off the dishwasher Switch it back on again program a new cycle and press start If the problem persists contact the technical assistance service E5 Water intake malfunction...

Page 23: ... start If the problem persists contact the technical assistance service E9 Water intake system malfunction Contact the technical assistance service Tab 5 01b Alarms E1 E2 E3 E4 E8 E9 force the current program to the end of its cycle Alarms E5 E6 interrupt the current program and after the problem has been eliminated resume the cycle Alarm E7 is displayed at the end of the cycle which however is co...

Page 24: ... 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 USER MAINTENANCE 34 5 1 General warnings and recommendations for correct maintenance 34 5 2 Cleaning the water intake filter 35 5 3 Cleaning the spray arms 35 5 4 Cleaning the filter unit 37 5 5 Main...

Page 25: ... 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 provided for the use of racks spray arms containers and filters Nomenclature of figures and tables The progressive number of each figure is shown in the bottom right hand corner of the relative box An e...

Page 26: ...ings 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 may compromise personal safety or damage the appliance This symbol highlights general information and warnings Tab 1 01 ...

Page 27: ...YING 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 NUMBER AND MARKINGS IS VISIBLY POSITIONED ON THE IN NER EDGE OF THE DOOR THE NAME PLATE MUST NEVER BE REMOVED THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE ON BOATS CARA VANS OR THE LIKE DISHWASHERS CERTIFIED F...

Page 28: ...IN 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 DISHWASHER AFTER EACH USE TO AVOID WASTING ELECTRICITY 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 ...

Page 29: ... 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 MOUTH AND THROAT AS WELL AS POS SIBLE DEATH BY SUFFOCATION IF THE ABOVE OCCURS SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IMMEDIATELY BEWARE IT IS POSSIBLE FOR CHILDREN TO GET TRAPPED IN SIDE THE DISHWASHER DO NOT INTROD...

Page 30: ... 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 BE GENERATED IN SIDE A HOT WATER SYSTEM THAT HAS NOT BEEN USED FOR OVER TWO WEEKS HYDROGEN IS AN EXPLOSIVE GAS IF THE HOT WATER SYSTEM HAS NOT BEEN USED FOR TWO WEEKS OR MORE OPEN ALL THE HOT WATER T...

Page 31: ...VENTS 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 WITH THE AQUAS TOP DEVICE THERE IS A SOLENOID VALVE INSIDE THE WATER INTAKE HOSE DO NOT CUT THE HOSE AND DO NOT ALLOW THE SOLENOID VALVE TO DROP INTO WATER IN THE EVENT OF DAMAGE TO THE WATER INTAKE...

Page 32: ...DISHWASHER 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 HANDED OVER TO THE APPLICABLE COLLECTION POINT FOR THE RECYCLING OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT DISPOSAL MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN ACCOR DANCE WITH LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS FOR WASTE DISPOS...

Page 33: ...E 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 DOUBT ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL CONTACT THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICE ...

Page 34: ...OF 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 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 DISHWASH...

Page 35: ... 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 ELECTRO CUTION BY PROVIDING THE ELECTRICAL CURRENT WITH AN ALTERNATIVE LESS RESISTANT PATH THIS APPLIANCE IS FIT TED WITH A SUPPLY CORD CONTAINING AN EARTH WIRE AND PLUG FIT THE PLUG INTO A SUITABLE SOC...

Page 36: ...HE 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 THE POSSIBILITY OF OVERHEAT ING OR BURNING WITH CONSEQUENT FIRE HAZARD ...

Page 37: ...APPLIANCE 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 the water softening system add the regenerating salt add the rinse aid and detergent ...

Page 38: ...after 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 the salt container contains a green float which descends as the salt concentra tion in the water drops When the green float can no longer be seen the con tainer must be topped up with regenerating sal...

Page 39: ... 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 substances which over time may damage the water softening system When necessary refill the regenerating salt container before starting the washing program In this way the excess saline solution will be immed...

Page 40: ...of 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 NECESSARY TO ADD THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF DETERGENT TO THE DETERGENT DISPENSER THE RINSE AID ON THE OTHER HAND SHOULD ONLY BE ADD ED AS REQUIRED Fig 4 03 ...

Page 41: ...r 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 Use a cloth to remove any spillage of rinse aid which might lead to the forma tion of excess foam 4 2 2 Adjusting the rinse aid dispenser setting The rinse aid dispenser can be set to one of 6 diffe...

Page 42: ...etergent 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 THE ABOVE SITU ATIONS OCCURS SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IMMEDIATELY PREVENT CHILDREN FROM COMING INTO CONTACT WITH DE TERGENT KEEP THEM AWAY FROM THE DISHWASHER WHEN THE DOOR IS OPEN AS IT MAY CONTAIN DET...

Page 43: ...on 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 com positions which may contain phosphates or be phosphate free but con tain natural enzymes Deter...

Page 44: ...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 RACK Use the load wash option if available for washing small amounts of dish es it saves water and electricity When using this function only load the rack selected for the load wash the other rack must remain empty There is no need to ...

Page 45: ...tain 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 However certain types of glass and crystal may become dull and lose their clearness after many washings Therefore for these items we recommend using the least aggressive program available see Descrip tio...

Page 46: ...Fig 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 rack see fig 4 08 are shown below ...

Page 47: ...and 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 inside the rack when loading large items cer tain models are equipped with tip up supports for plates in 2 or 4 sections see fig 4 09 Con supporti fissi Con supporti ribaltabili With fixed supports Wi...

Page 48: ...plates 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 Esempi di caricamento Disposizione 1 2 carico solo su alcuni modelli Loading examples 1 2 load certain models only ...

Page 49: ...fere 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 the bottom rack if there is not much cutlery to be washed or if a load program is being used on models with this function The baskets feature an exclusive system of independent sliding tip up sup ports...

Page 50: ...0 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 4 12 A ...

Page 51: ...lates 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 only slightly soiled The top rack is fitted on the left with two plastic racks which can be raised to make room for tall glasses such as stem glasses Fig 4 13 ...

Page 52: ...d 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 plates fitted upright into the supports provided Fig 4 14 Loading examples ...

Page 53: ...ref 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 right hand rack guide remove the rack from the guides fit the upper or lower pair of wheels ref c fig 4 15 into the guides depend ing on the setting required return the guide stops to their original pos...

Page 54: ...out 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 out the upper rack again and press the release lever ref B fig 4 16 A B ...

Page 55: ... 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 fig 4 17 This is also possible with the rack loaded but in this case when lowering the rack it should be held steady with one hand to avoid knocking the dishes A B D C Fig 4 17 ...

Page 56: ...brasive 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 water to remove any deposits Do not clean the controls with too much water as this may leak onto the elec tronic components and damage them After cleaning dry the appliance with a soft lint free cloth...

Page 57: ... 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 B fig 5 02 by turning it clockwise After cleaning remount the spray arm in its seat and tighten the locking ring by turning it anti clockwise To remove the lower spray arm ref A fig 5 03 simply lift...

Page 58: ...36 Rev 0 0 USER INSTRUCTIONS EN Fig 5 02 Fig 5 03 Fig 5 04 A B A ...

Page 59: ...ove 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 lifting it upwards after cleaning remount the filter unit joining the two parts comprising the centre filter by pushing slightly until they click into place insert the centre filter into the micro f...

Page 60: ...ake 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 clean the filters according to the above in structions the dishwasher cannot function if the filters are clogged Carefully replace the filters in their seats to avoid damaging the wash pump A Fig 5 ...

Page 61: ...s 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 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 dishwashe...

Page 62: ...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 deter gents can be more corrosive than others check that the cap of the salt container is securely closed and that the water softening sett...

Page 63: ...lush 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 settings Water supply pressure min 7 max 130 PSI min 0 5 max 9 bar Electrical characteristics See rating plate Tab 6 01 ...

Page 64: ...e 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 2 2 Electrical connections and warnings 24 5 3 Commissioning 25 5 3 1 Installation procedure all models 26 5 3 2 Procedure for mounting the door panel models sta_4645 sta_8743 27 5 3 3 Procedure for ...

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Page 66: ...ng 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 progressive number of each figure is shown in the bottom right hand corner of the relative box An example of a progressive number is Fig 4 01 where the first number 4 indicates the section to which the ...

Page 67: ...ings 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 may compromise personal safety or damage the appliance This symbol highlights general information and warnings Tab 1 01 ...

Page 68: ...S 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 PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL THE DIRECTIVES IN FORCE IN THE COUNTRY OF INSTALLA TION AND IF THESE DO NOT EXIST IN THE UNITED STATES THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE IN CANADA THE CANADIAN ELEC TRIC CODE C22 ...

Page 69: ...RICAL 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 FAILURE TO GROUND THE APPLIANCE OR FROM A DE FECTIVE GROUND CONNECTION DO NOT USE APPLIANCES WHICH HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DUR ING TRANSIT IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR DEALER THE APPLI ANCE MUST BE INSTALLED AND CON...

Page 70: ...QUENT 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 COMPONENT OF THE APPLIANCE OR FROM THE USE OF UNORIGINAL SPARE PARTS IF IN DOUBT ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL CONTACT THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICE ...

Page 71: ... 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 ref G fig 3 01 plumbing pliers ref H fig 3 01 drill ref I fig 3 01 safety gloves ref L fig 3 01 Fig 3 01 A B C D E F G H I L ...

Page 72: ...s 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 some models ref L fig 3 02 2 adjustment feet only for some models ref M fig 3 02 2 door spacers only for certain models ref N fig 3 02 A B C D E G I L F M H N The adhesive protection is suitable for ...

Page 73: ...ef 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 caps ref H fig 3 03 3 compensation strips ref I fig 3 03 I A B C D E G F H The adhesive protection is suitable for kitchens with worktops that do not allow the steel protection to be fixed with screws e...

Page 74: ... 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 91 cm 33 55 64 35 55 64 59 7 cm 59 9 cm 23 1 2 23 37 64 57 cm 22 7 16 PLA68XU 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 Tab 4 01 A B C Fig 4 01 ...

Page 75: ...ews 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 MAKE SURE THE DISHWASHER HAS BEEN CORRECTLY IN STALLED AND GROUNDED BY A QUALIFIED FITTER THIS SAFETY REQUIREMENT MUS...

Page 76: ...rvice 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 foot and then fit the supplied washer do this on both feet Screw the feet onto the appliance until the washers touch the base the two feet must be manually adjusted to the same height to prevent excessi...

Page 77: ... 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 level Use a spirit level to check the appliance is perfectly level ref B fig 5 02 Leveling is vital for assuring correct dishwasher operation Make sure to leave a gap of at least 3 mm 7 64 between the t...

Page 78: ...behind 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 direction Figure 5 04 indicates the distances to maintain between the dishwasher and the various connections FIRE HAZARD DO NOT COVER OR CRUSH THE CORD PLUG A 1200 mm 47 B 1500 mm 59 C 1600 mm 63 D min 4...

Page 79: ...hese 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 INSTALLING OR REMOVING THE APPLIANCE A 5 2 1 Connecting to the water supply PREVENTING THE RISK OF CLOGGING OR DAMAGE IF THE WATER PIPE IS NEW OR HAS NOT BEEN USED FOR A LONG TIME BEFORE CONNECTING TO ...

Page 80: ...led 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 connection to the domestic hot water tap using the same methods described for connecting the appliance to the cold water tap Recommended temperature 49 C 120 F max 60 C 140 F Recommended water pressure ...

Page 81: ...s 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 connecting the dishwasher drain hose to the sink make sure that the hose is not bent ref A fig 5 08 in order to prevent cracks or breakages that could damage it Fig 5 08 A Fig 5 07 ...

Page 82: ...rving 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 must lie at a height ranging from of 30 to 100 cm from of 1 7 32 to 3 59 64 see fig 5 09 and must never be immerged in water If horizontal extension hoses with a maximum length of 3m are used position ...

Page 83: ...ABOVE 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 clamp ref C fig 5 11 if necessary cut the end of the dishwasher drain hose ref D fig 5 11 do not cut the corrugated section Available from any plumbing stockist Fig 5 11 A C B D ...

Page 84: ...dishwasher 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 corrugated section If the drain hose has been cut use a 38 to 50 mm 1 1 2 to 2 screw clamp To connect the air gap ref C fig 5 12 to the waste disposal unit inlet ref F 3 fig 5 12 use a rubber union ref G ...

Page 85: ...5 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 has been cut use a 38 to 50 mm 1 1 2 to 2 screw clamp To connect the air gap ref B fig 5 13 to the T union ref E fig 5 13 of the 2 drain line use a rubber union ref F fig 5 13 with spring or screw cl...

Page 86: ...PHON 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 hose ref B fig 5 14 to the waste disposal 2 unit inlet ref C fig 5 14 using the wide spring clamp ref D fig 5 14 Fig 5 14 B D C A ...

Page 87: ...ATH 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 INSTALLATION BEFORE MAKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS DISCON NECT THE MAINS POWER SUPPLY FROM THE WORK AREA Grounding instructions This appliance is fitted with a cord with ground wire and plug Fit the plug...

Page 88: ...ENSION 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 MANUFACTURER OR AN AUTHORIZED TECHNI CAL SERVICE CENTRE IN ORDER TO AVOID ANY RISK 5 3 Commissioning 5 3 1 Installation procedure all models Clean the underneath of the worktop lying over the dishwash...

Page 89: ...INSTRUCTIONS 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 Fig 5 18 Fig 5 16 Fig 5 17 ...

Page 90: ...ring 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 bit to make holes at the points marked on the panel A A Use the screwdriver to secure the door hooks with the 8 supplied screws see fig 5 20 at the marked reference points Fig 5 19 Fig 5 20 ...

Page 91: ...ndle 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 contained in the accessory bag see fig 5 22 Fig 5 21 Fig 5 22 2 x sx dx ...

Page 92: ...r 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 must have a minimum thickness of 20 mm 25 32 see fig 5 24 Fig 5 24 ...

Page 93: ...omfortably 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 plate and cut it along the marking using a compass saw see fig 5 26 605 mm 24 2 A Fig 5 25 Fig 5 26 ...

Page 94: ... 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 to make holes at the points marked on the panel A A Use the screwdriver to secure the door hooks with the 8 supplied screws see fig 5 28 at the marked reference points Fig 5 28 Fig 5 27 ...

Page 95: ...g 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 under the control panel with the supplied screws ref B fig 5 30 using a screwdriver Adjust the strips until a suitable compromise is reached Fig 5 30 A B ...

Page 96: ... 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 have a minimum thickness of 20 mm 25 32 see fig 5 32 Fig 5 32 ...

Page 97: ...omfortably 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 plate and cut it along the marking using a compass saw see fig 5 34 605 mm 24 2 A Fig 5 33 Fig 5 34 ...

Page 98: ...on 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 still obstructs the door repeat the above operations Fig 5 35 Fig 5 36 ...

Page 99: ...x 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 attached to the outside of the dish washer the hole in the long side must match the hole in the dishwasher see ref A fig 5 39 Make sure the gasket adheres perfectly to the dishwasher Fig 5 38 ...

Page 100: ...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 101: ...er 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 starting a work cycle Check for leaks and make sure the appliance does not malfunction ...

Page 102: ... the top edge of the wooden door mark the positions of the door connections Measurer la hauteur du panneau de commandes faire coïncider l index relatif à cette valeur avec le profil supérieur de la porte en bois tracer le positionnement des crochets de la porte Medir la altura del panel de mandos hacer coincidir el índice correspondiente a dicho valor con el perfil superior de la puerta de madera ...

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