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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: ...d 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 leve...

Page 4: ...RER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY 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 A...

Page 5: ...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 DO NOT USE APPLIANCES WHICH HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING TRANSIT IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR DEALER THE APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED AND CONNECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIA...

Page 6: ... THE WATER SUPPLY MODELS WITH INTERNAL LIGHTING THE APPLIANCE S LIGHTING SYSTEM BELONGS TO RISK GROUP 1 UNDER THE IEC EN 62471 STANDARD THIS MEANS THAT THERE IS NO PHOTOBIOLOGICAL RISK IN NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE 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 ELEC...

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: ...AVE IT REPLACED BY THE MANUFACTURER 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 AN OMNIPOLAR CIRCUIT BREAKER IN OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION CLASS III MUST BE INSTALLED IN AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE POSITION ON THE POWER SUPPLY LINE THE CONNECTION TO THE M...

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: ... the relative symbols and described in more detail in the relevant sections of the manual It is not possible to select any options when the 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 Flexi Tabs Option recommended for the use of multi function tablet detergent HYCLEA...

Page 13: ...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 LIGHT will flashing indicating that the program is being executed PROGRAM IN PROGRESS INDICATOR LIGHT on some models only When a...

Page 14: ...0 3 ECO EN 50242 Dishes with normal dirt even with dried on residues Cold prewash Wash at 50 C 2 Rinse at 65 C Dry 4 NORMAL IEC DIN Dishes with normal dirt even with dried on residues Cold prewash Wash at 65 C Cold rinse Rinse at 70 C Dry 105 4 13 5 1 35 5 SUPER Very dirty pans and dishes even with dried on residues Hot prewash Wash at 70 C Cold rinse 3 Rinse at 70 C Dry 150 4 15 5 1 70 IMPORTANT ...

Page 15: ...h dried on residues Cold prewash Wash at 65 C Cold rinse Rinse at 70 C Dry 105 4 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 3 Rinse at 70 C Dry 150 4 15 5 1 70 The ULTRA CLEAN program terminate with an extra anti bacteria rinse that ensures a further reduction in the bacteria level If the temperature falls during this stage of...

Page 16: ...al dirt washed immediately after use Wash at 65 C Cold rinse Rinse at 70 C Dry 90 4 11 1 20 5 ULTRA CLEAN Very dirty pans and dishes even with dried on residues Hot prewash Wash at 70 C Cold rinse 3 Rinse at 70 C Dry 150 4 15 5 1 70 The ULTRA CLEAN program terminate with an extra anti bacteria rinse that ensures a further reduction in the bacteria level If the temperature falls during this stage o...

Page 17: ...models see display 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 the appliance is used Water consumption is based on 280 standard wash cycles Actual consumption depends on the way in which the appliance is used In...

Page 18: ...d 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 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 ADDITIONAL OP...

Page 19: ...er hardness has been set on a value above H3 and the Flexi Tbas option is activated the relative light flashes warning of a setting error Multi function 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 further reduction in t...

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: ...ve 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 because it might cause problems in execution of the program SWITCHING OFF At the end of t...

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: ... 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 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 ...

Page 42: ...system beskytter din lejlighed for vandskader Tilførslen af vand bliver afbrudt hvis tilløbsslangen er defekt eller hvis maskinsystemet er utæt DA Sikkerhed mod vandlækage Sikkerhedsboksen på slangen indeholder elkomponenter Boksen må derfor ikke anbringes i vand Hvis boksen bliver beskadiget skal stikket øjeblikkeligt tages ud af stikkontakten Dette sikkerhedssystem beskytter din lejlighed for va...

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