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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

GUIDE FOR USING THE DISHWASHER AND THE WASHING PROGRAMS

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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: ...IBILITY FOR USES OTHER THAN THOSE DESCRIBED ABOVE THE NAME PLATE FEATURING THE TECHNICAL DATA SERIAL NUMBER AND MARKINGS IS VISIBLY 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 NEAR...

Page 5: ... INFORMATION ABOUT TREATMENT RECOVERY AND RECYCLING 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 APPLI...

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: ...g its adjustable feet This operation is essential 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 di...

Page 8: ...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 having a diameter of at least 4 cm or alternatively place it inside the kitchen sink using the plastic support provided taking care not to crush or excessively bend the hose It is importan...

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: ...ult troubleshooting 3 PROGRAM SELECTION BUTTON ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM Used to select the washing program required and adjust the water softening system 4 WATER HARDNESS ADJUSTMENT ON INDICATOR LIGHT The light flashes to indicate that the appliance is in water hardness adjustment mode SALT WARNING LIGHT on some models only If the symbol is present illumination of this light denotes a ...

Page 12: ...ram is being used All options except 3 1 are disabled at the end of the wash cycle To disable the 3 1 option press the relative button the light goes out 3 1 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 PROGR...

Page 13: ...ter identifying the most suitable program with the aid of the programs table Press the ON OFF button 1 and wait for the PROGRAM INDICATOR LIGHT 2 to illuminate Keep pressing the PROGRAM SELECTION button 3 until the indicator light corresponding to the desired program illuminates select the option required if any and if the model provides options close the door after about 2 the program will start ...

Page 14: ...y 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 150 15 5 1 70 Reference program as per EN 50242 standard See energy label For 3 digit models see display 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 progr...

Page 15: ...h at 55 C Cold rinse Rinse at 70 C 80 12 5 1 25 8 NORMAL QUICK Dishes with normal dirt washed immediately after use Cold prewash Wash at 70 C Cold rinse Rinse at 70 C 85 13 1 40 9 STRONG and FAST Mixed dishes with normal dirt without dried on residues Wash at 65 C Cold rinse Rinse at 70 C 50 10 1 20 For 3 digit models see display 1 The cycle duration and power consumption may vary according to the...

Page 16: ...tomatically adjusts the washing parameters as appropriate 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 150 15 5 1 70 Reference program as per EN 50242 standard See energy label For 3 digit models see display Reference program for laboratories Detergent 20g in the dispenser 10g in the door or tablet Configuration see photo in...

Page 17: ...h at 55 C Cold rinse Rinse at 70 C 80 12 5 1 25 8 NORMAL QUICK Dishes with normal dirt washed immediately after use Cold prewash Wash at 70 C Cold rinse Rinse at 70 C 85 13 1 40 9 STRONG and FAST Mixed dishes with normal dirt without dried on residues Wash at 65 C Cold rinse Rinse at 70 C 50 10 1 20 For 3 digit models see display 1 The cycle duration and power consumption may vary according to the...

Page 18: ...option required the light comes on to confirm that the option has been activated It is not possible to select any options when the soak program is being used All options except 3 1 are disabled at the end of the wash cycle To disable the 3 1 option press the relative button the light goes out All options including 3 1 are disabled when a program is CANCELLED after it has begun ADDITIONAL OPTIONS S...

Page 19: ...ive button the light goes out If the water hardness has been set on a value above H3 and the 3 1 option is activated the relative light flashes warning of a setting error 3in1 products are not suitable for use with very hard water this does not prevent the use of the option but the washing results might not be of the best ULTRA CLEAN The ULTRA CLEAN program prolongs the final hot rinse to ensure a...

Page 20: ...ill prewash the dishes after which the program delay set will come into effect CANCELLING THE CURRENT PROGRAM To cancel the currently selected program open the door and hold down the PROGRAM SELECTION 3 button for a few seconds until the indicator lights for programs 4 and 5 illuminate simultaneously marked end Close the door After approximately 1 minute the dishwasher will advance to the end of c...

Page 21: ... has to be opened while washing is in progress the program will be interrupted The relative light will keep flashing and a beeper will signal that the cycle has not been completed You must wait about 1 minute before closing the door to restart the program When the door is closed the program will continue from where it was interrupted This operation should only be carried out if strictly necessary ...

Page 22: ...els the cap of the salt container contains a green float which descends as the salt concentration in the water drps When the green float can no longer be seen through the transparent cap the container must be topped up with regenerating salt 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 ...

Page 23: ...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 3 To access the setting function hold the button down for more than 15 seconds T...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...dishwasher 4 3 General warnings and recommendations Before using the dishwasher for the first time it is advisable to read the following recommendations concerning dish types to be washed and their loading There are generally no constraints on the washing of domestic dishes but in certain cases it is necessary to take their characteristics into account Before loading the dishes into the baskets it...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...at plates soup plates dessert and serving dishes positioning 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 Loading examples Examples of loading for intensive dirt ...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...c If the upper basket 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 pr...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...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 35: ...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 36: ...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 37: ... 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 38: ... 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 39: ...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 40: ...ct the after sales 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 th...

Page 41: ...ntrol panel 550 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 ...

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