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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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety and operating instructions ___________________________ 2 Installation and hook-up___________________________________ 5 Description of the controls _________________________________ 9 Operating instructions ___________________________________ 17 Cleaning and maintenance _______________________________ 30 Troubleshooting ________________________________________ 34 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.

  • Page 4: 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 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions OBSOLETE APPLIANCES MUST BE RENDERED UNUSABLE. CUT OFF THE MAINS POWER CORD AFTER UNPLUGGING IT FROM THE WALL OUTLET, AND MAKE SAFE ANY COMPONENTS WHICH MIGHT BE DANGEROUS FOR CHILDREN (LOCKS, DOORS, ETC.). THIS APPLIANCE IS MARKED ACCORDING TO THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE).
  • Page 6 LEANING OR SITTING ON THE DISHWASHER DOOR WHEN OPEN MAY CAUSE THE APPLIANCE TO OVERTURN, PUTING PEOPLE AT RISK. NEVER LEAVE THE DISHWASHER DOOR OPEN; PEOPLE MIGHT TRIP OVER IT. 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.

  • Page 7: 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 8 Installation instructions CONNECTING TO THE WATER SUPPLY Connect the intake hose to a cold water supply with ¾” gas thread, inserting the filter A supplied with the dishwasher. Take care to screw the hose firmly into place with your hands and then complete by tightening about ¼...
  • Page 9 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 10 Installation instructions 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.

  • Page 11: Description Of The Controls

    User instructions 3. Description of the controls 3.1 Upper panel All the dishwasher controls are grouped on the upper panel. Switch-on, programming, switch-off etc. procedures are only possible when the door is open. ON/OFF BUTTON Pressing this button energises the appliance. SELECTED PROGRAM INDICATOR LIGHTS Illumination of this light denotes the program selected and the occurrence of a fault (troubleshooting).
  • Page 12 ENERSAVE OPTION + EXTRA OPTION BUTTON (see “EXTRA OPTIONS” section) Press the button to enable/disable the option. ENERSAVE OPTION LIGHT Illuminates to indicate that the function is activated. HALF LOAD BUTTON Press this button to activate the half load wash option. HALF LOAD LIGHT Illuminates to indicate that the function is activated.
  • Page 13 PROGRAMM LOAD CROCKERY AND CUTLERY NUMBER & SYMBOL SOAK Pans and dishes awaiting completion of the load. LIGHT Delicate dishes with normal dirt. ECO (*) Dishes with normal dirt, even with dried-on residues. EN 50242 AUTO 60-70 Pans and dishes with normal dirt, even with dried-on residues.

  • Page 14: Quick Time Programs

    QUICK TIME PROGRAMS (see relevant section for explanation of functioning modes) LOAD CROCKERY AND PROGRAMME CUTLERY NUMBER E SYMBOL RAPID 27’ Dishes with light dirt, washed immediately after Dishes with normal dirt, QUICK washed immediately after NORMAL QUICK Dishes with normal dirt, washed immediately after STRONG and FAST...
  • Page 15 User instructions 3.2 Washing programs Before starting a washing program make sure that: • The water supply tap is open. • The correct amount of detergent has been added to the dispenser. • The baskets have been correctly loaded. • The spray arms are able to rotate freely and without obstruction.
  • Page 16 SPREAD HALF LOAD Suitable when there are not many dishes to be washed, it saves energy and reduces the program duration. Place dishes in both baskets then load the detergent dispenser than less than the normal amount for a full load.
  • Page 17 User instructions 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 (the word "end" is displayed on the window). •...
  • Page 18 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 19: Operating Instructions

    User instructions 4. 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. 4.1 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 20 • 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; the prolonged presence of salt water inside the tank may lead to corrosion.
  • Page 21 User instructions WATER HARDNESS TABLE WATER HARDNESS German French degrees (°dH) Degrees (°dF) 0 - 4 0 - 7 5 - 15 8 - 25 16 - 23 26 - 40 24 - 31 41 - 60 32 - 47 61 - 80 48 - 58 81 - 100...
  • Page 22 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 23 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 24 "3/1" Products If you wish to use detergents which already contain salt and rinse aid, check whether your dishwasher is fitted with the "3/1 option button" on the "Controls description" page and then refer to the section which explains how to use this function. If the button is not provided, we recommend the use of conventional products (separate detergent, salt and rinse aid), because with conventional washing cycles "3/1"...
  • Page 25 User instructions WARNING! • Make sure that the dishes are securely in place so that they cannot tip over or obstruct the rotation of the spray arms during the washing cycle. • Do not place very small objects in the baskets as these could fall and obstruct the spray arms or the wash pump.
  • Page 26 User instructions 4.4 Using the baskets The dishwasher has a capacity of 13 place-settings, including serving dishes. 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.
  • Page 27 User instructions LOADING THE LOWER BASKET Carefully load flat 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 28 User instructions CUTLERY BASKET The basket has removable top grids into which items of cutlery should be inserted to keep them properly spaced and allow water to pass between them effectively. The top grids and central lid are in the bag of accessories.
  • Page 29 User instructions UPPER BASKET It is recommended to load the upper basket with small- or medium-sized items such as glasses, small plates, tea or coffee cups, shallow bowls and light objects made from heat resistant plastic. If the upper basket is used in the lowermost position, it can also be loaded with serving dishes, provided they are only slightly soiled.
  • Page 30 Depending on the models, the basket may be equipped with some or all of the following accessories: Supports for cups or long objects (ladles, spoons…), on the left; can be tipped to the vertical position when not in use. Long-stemmed glass holder, on the left; to use, simply lift and fix onto the hooks provided.
  • Page 31 User instructions ADJUSTING THE UPPER BASKET The height of the top basket can be adjusted to allow large dishes or pans to be placed in the bottom basket. The adjustment procedure may be type A or B, depending on the dishwasher model purchased.

  • Page 32: Cleaning And Maintenance

    5. Cleaning and maintenance Before carrying out any work, always unplug the appliance from the electrical supply or switch off the all-pole disconnection device. 5.1 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 33 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 34 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. • Plug the power cord back into the socket.
  • Page 35 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).

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    6. Troubleshooting The dishwasher is able to indicate a series of malfunctions by illuminating a number of lights simultaneously (see key below); “E” or “Err” (depending on the model) also appears on the display in the event of a malfunction. FAULT User instructions DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 37 User instructions FAULT Turbine flow-regulator malfunction (for the relevant models only) The appliance is not able to "measure" the amount of water loaded accurately. Interrupt the program and switch off the dishwasher. Switch the dishwasher back on, program it again and start the washing cycle.
  • Page 38 TECHNICAL DATA Width Depth measured flush with the outer edge of the control panel Height (depending on models) Capacity Water supply pressure Electrical characteristics User instructions 597 ÷ 599 mm Free standing: 627/675 mm Semi-integrated: 584/630 mm Free standing: from 885 mm to 905 mm Semi-integrated: from 820 mm to 910 mm 13 Standard place settings min.
  • Page 39 Allineare al bordo superiore del pannello porta. Align with the top edge of the door panel. Aligner au bord supérieur du panneau de la porte. Mit der Oberkante der Dekorplatte fluchten. ATTENZIONE: Quota Alinhar com o rebordo superior do painel da porta. ACHTUNG: Maß...

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