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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
- Page 2 Contents Description of the controls________________________________16 Troubleshooting _______________________________________25 Thank you for choosing one of our products. You are advised to read this manual carefully; it contains all the information you need about the right conditions for the proper, safe use of your dishwasher. The individual sections are laid out to provide you with a step-by-step guide to all your appliance's functions;...
- Page 3 User instructions 1. Description of the controls 1.1 Front panel All the dishwasher control are grouped on the front panel. Programming and option selection are only possible with the door closed. ON/OFF BUTTON START/PAUSE BUTTON SELECTION PROGRAMS BUTTON PROGRAMS LIGHTS "3/1"...
- Page 4 User instructions SETTING THE WASHING PROGRAM To select the most suitable program for the dishes to be washed refer to the table below, which indicates the most appropriate program according to dish type and degree of soiling. PROGRAM SELECTION TYPE AND GRADE DIRT PANS AND DISHES IN WAITING OF SOAK...
- Page 5 User instructions 1.2 Washing programs The dishwasher is equipped with a control panel, described in chapter "1. Description of the controls", from which it is possible to carry out all the power switch-on, switch-off and programming operations. Before starting a washing program make sure that: •...
- Page 6 User instructions PROGRAMMING Programming operations are only possible with the door closed. As long as the door is open, the PROGRAMS (4) lights remain off. PROGRAM SELECTION Press PROGRAM SELECTION button (3) several times until the light of the program required comes on. STARTING THE PROGRAM To start the dishwasher, press the START/PAUSE button (2) for a few seconds, until the light of the selected program starts to flash...
- Page 7 User instructions CHANGING A PROGRAM To change the running program it is necessary: • to interrupt the running program (see “I • select the new program; • start the program (see “S ANNULLING A PROGRAM To annul the program, keep the START/PAUSE button (2) pressed until the program is interrupted (light on and confirmation beep).
- Page 8 User instructions DELAYING THE PROGRAM (on some models only) (available in all programs except the soak program) The PROGRAM DELAY button (7) can be pressed to delay the start of the washing program by 3, 6 or 9 hours. This function allows you to set the dishwasher to work at your preferred time of day.
- Page 9 User instructions To set the delay once the program has started, proceed as follows. If the program you wish to carry out is the same as the one already in progress: press the START/PAUSE button (2) for a few seconds, until the program lights 4 and 5 (marked "end") come on;...
- Page 10 User instructions TO SAVE ON ENERGY! … AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT • Always try to run the dishwasher fully loaded. • Do not wash the dishes in running water. • Use the washing program that is most appropriate for each type of load.
- Page 11 User instructions ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM The dishwasher is equipped with an device for the user to adjust the water softening system according to the hardness of the water supply. According to the machine model, the selector which acts on the adjustment may be located: •...
- Page 12 User instructions 2. Troubleshooting The dishwasher is capable of signalling a number of faults through the simultaneous illumination of several indicator lights, with the following meanings: FAULT DESCRIPTION Acquastop failure The anti-flooding system has been activated. The system is tripped in case of water leaks. Contact the after-sales service.
- Page 13 User instructions FAULT Light off If an alarm occurs the appliance interrupts the program in progress and signals a fault. • Alarms E1, E2, E3, E4, E8 and E9 interrupt the current program immediately. • The E5, E6 alarms interrupts the running program once the cause is resolved, it will bring bach the execution of the program.
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- Page 15 Contents Safety and operating instructions __________________________28 Installation and hook-up _________________________________31 Operating instructions ___________________________________35 Cleaning and maintenance _______________________________47 Thank you for choosing one of our products. You are advised to read this manual carefully; it contains all the information you need about the right conditions for the proper, safe use of your dishwasher.
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Page 16: Safety And Operating Instructions
Safety instructions 1. Safety and operating instructions THIS MANUAL FORMS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE APPLIANCE: IT MUST ALWAYS BE KEPT INTACT TOGETHER WITH THE DISHWASHER. BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE, CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL. INSTALLATION MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE. - Page 17 Safety instructions THIS APPLIANCE IS MARKED ACCORDING TO THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE). BY ENSURING THIS PRODUCT IS DISPOSED OF CORRECTLY, YOU WILL HELP PREVENT POTENTIAL NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN HEALTH, WHICH COULD OTHERWISE BE CAUSED BY INAPPROPRIATE WASTE HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT.
- Page 18 Safety instructions DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TOUCH THE HEATING ELEMENT IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE END OF A WASHING PROGRAM. OVER TIME, THE DISHWASHER HEATING ELEMENTS MAY CHANGE COLOUR, IN PART OR OVERALL. THIS IS PERFECTLY NORMAL AND DOES NOT IN ANY WAY AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE. DO NOT DRINK THE WATER RESIDUES WHICH MAY BE PRESENT INSIDE THE DISHES OR DISHWASHER AT THE END OF THE WASHING PROGRAM AND BEFORE THE DRYING CYCLE.
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Page 19: Installation And Hook-Up
Installation instructions 2. Installation and hook-up Remove the polystyrene basket retainers. Position the appliance in the desired place of installation. The back or sides of the dishwasher may be placed up against walls or other furniture units. If the dishwasher is installed near a heat source, fit the special insulating panel to prevent overheating and malfunction of the appliance. - Page 20 Installation instructions 2.1 Water supply connection 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 the water supply check that the water is clear and free of impurities, to prevent damage to the appliance.
- Page 21 Installation instructions 2.2 Electrical connection and precautions CHECK THAT THE VOLTAGE AND THE FREQUENCY OF THE MAINS MATCH THE RATINGS ON THE NAME PLATE OF THE APPLIANCE POSITIONED ON THE INNER EDGE OF THE DOOR. THE PLUG ON THE SUPPLY CORD AND THE CORRESPONDING SOCKET OUTLET MUST BE OF THE SAME TYPE AND MEET THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE.
- Page 22 Installation instructions WHEN CLEANING AND MAINTAINING THE APPLIANCE: BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY WORK, ALWAYS UNPLUG THE APPLIANCE FROM THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY OR SWITCH OFF THE ALL-POLE DISCONNECTION DEVICE. FOR GREAT BRITAIN ONLY: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. Fuse replacement If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an A.S.T.A.
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Page 23: Operating Instructions
User instructions 3. Operating instructions 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. 3.1 Using the water softening system The amount of scale contained in the water (water hardness index) can cause whitish staining on the dry dishes, which... - Page 24 User instructions • 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 immediately removed by the water;...
- Page 25 User instructions ADDING THE RINSE AID The rinse aid helps the dishes dry faster and prevents the formation of scale deposits and staining; it is automatically added to the water during the final rinse cycle, from the container situated on the inner side of the door. To add rinse aid: •...
- Page 26 User instructions ADDING THE DETERGENT To open the detergent dispenser cap, lightly press the button P. Add the detergent and close the cap carefully. During the washing cycle, the dispenser will be opened automatically. • When a program with hot prewash is selected (see program table), extra detergent must be placed in the cavity G/H (depending on models).
- Page 27 User instructions • The market offers liquid and powder detergents with differing chemical compositions, which may contain phosphates, or be phosphate-free but contain natural enzymes. - Detergents containing phosphates are more effective against grease and starch at temperatures above 60°C. - Enzyme detergents, on the other hand, are also effective at lower temperatures (from 40 to 55°C) and are more easily biodegradable.
- Page 28 User instructions 3.3 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.
- Page 29 User instructions Items which are not dishwasher-safe: • Wooden dishes, pots or pans: these may be damaged 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.
- Page 30 User instructions 3.4 Using the baskets The dishwasher has a capacity of 12 place-settings, including serving dishes. EN 50242 STANDARD LOADS FOR CERTIFICATION BODIES LOWER BASKET UPPER BASKET UPPER BASKET (models with cutlery racks) The upper basket must be set in the low position.
- Page 31 User instructions LOWER BASKET The lower basket receives the full force of the lower spray arm, and should therefore be used for the “toughest” items with a heavier degree of soiling. All types 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.
- Page 32 User instructions CUTLERY BASKET The 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.
- Page 33 User instructions The top basket is fitted (on the left) with two plastic racks which can be raised to make room for tall glasses, such as stem glasses. On the right there are two cutlery racks designed to take knives and teaspoons;...
- Page 34 User instructions ADJUSTING THE UPPER BASKET The upper basket can be adjusted in two positions, according to the user’s needs and according to the height of the dishes in the lower basket. Proceed as follows. Pull-out version: • pull out the right-hand basket guide •...
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Page 35: Cleaning And Maintenance
User instructions 4. Cleaning and maintenance Before carrying out any work, always disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply. 4.1 General warnings and recommendations Avoid the use of acidic or abrasive detergents. Clean the outer surfaces and door-lining of the dishwasher regularly using a soft cloth moistened with water or with a normal detergent suitable for painted surfaces. - Page 36 User instructions CLEANING THE FILTER UNIT • It is advisable to periodically inspect the centre filter C and, if necessary, to clean it. To remove the filter, grip the tabs, turn them anticlockwise and lift upwards; • push the centre filter D from the underside to remove it from the micro-filter: •...
- Page 37 User instructions BEFORE STARTING THE DISHWASHER AFTER PROLONGED DISUSE: • Check that there are no deposits of sludge or rust inside the water pipe: if there are, allow the water to run from the water supply tap for a few minutes. •...
- Page 38 User instructions If the dishes fail to dry or remain dull, check that: • there is rinse aid inside the special container; • the rinse aid dispenser setting is correct; • the detergent used is of good quality and has not lost its effectiveness (for example, through incorrect storage, with the box left open).
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