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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 ___________________________________ 21 Cleaning and maintenance _______________________________ 33 Troubleshooting ________________________________________ 37 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: Drain Connection

    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 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 Front panel The ON/OFF is on the top edge of the panel, and all the dishwasher’s other controls and monitoring devices are on the central display. Programming and option selection are only possible with the door closed.
  • Page 12 VERSION WITHOUT OPTIONS ON/OFF BUTTON START/PAUSE BUTTON SELECTION PROGRAMS BUTTON PROGRAMS LIGHTS PHASES/PROGRAM LIGHTS WATER HARDNESS ADJUSTMENT ON INDICATOR LIGHT The light flashes to indicate that the appliance is in “water hardness adjustment” mode. SALT WARNIN LIGHT Illumination of this light denotes a regenerating salt warning level. NO RINSE AID LIGHT User instructions...
  • Page 13 User instructions VERSION WITH OPTIONS ON/OFF BUTTON START/PAUSE BUTTON SELECTION PROGRAMS BUTTON PROGRAMS LIGHTS PHASES/PROGRAM LIGHTS + PROGRAM DELAY (if the option is included) WATER HARDNESS ADJUSTMENT ON INDICATOR LIGHT The light flashes to indicate that the appliance is in “water hardness adjustment”...
  • Page 14 Depending on the model, this zone may contain one or more of the following options, identified by 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.
  • Page 15 PROGRAMME LOAD CROCKERY AND NUMBER CUTLERY & SYMBOL 1 SOAK Pans and dishes awaiting completion of the load 2 RAPID Dishes with light dirt, washed immediately after 3 ECO (*) Dishes with normal dirt, even with dried-on residues EN 50242 4 NORMAL Dishes with normal dirt, even with dried-on...
  • Page 16 PROGRAMME LOAD CROCKERY AND NUMBER CUTLERY & SYMBOL 1 SOAK Pans and dishes awaiting completion of the load 2 RAPID Dishes with light dirt, washed immediately after 3 ECO (*) Dishes with normal dirt, even with dried-on residues EN 50242 4 NORMAL Dishes with normal dirt, even with dried-on...
  • Page 17 PROGRAMME LOAD CROCKERY AND NUMBER CUTLERY & SYMBOL 1 SOAK Pans and dishes awaiting completion of the load 2 RAPID Dishes with light dirt, washed immediately after 3 ECO (*) Dishes with normal dirt, even with dried-on residues EN 50242 4 HALF LOAD Half load of dishes with normal dirt, washed...
  • Page 18 3.2 Washing programs The dishwasher is equipped with a control panel, described in chapter "3. 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 19 User instructions PROGRAM SELECTION Press the PROGRAM SELECTION button (2) several times until the light of the program required comes on. STARTING THE PROGRAM To start the dishwasher, press the START/PAUSE button (3) for a few seconds, until the light of the first phase of the selected program starts to flash (confirmation beep).
  • Page 20 INTERRUPTION A PROGRAM To interrupt a program in progress: • press the START/PAUSE button (3 ) for a few seconds; the light of the phase in progress remains on and the light of the program in progress flashes (confirmation beep); •...
  • Page 21 User instructions OPTION SELECTION Options are selected by pressing the relative button by the symbol of the 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.
  • Page 22 PROGRAM DELAY The PROGRAM DELAY button can be pressed to delay the start of the washing program by 3,6 or 9 hours, indicated by the PROGRAM DELAY/PROGRAM PHASES (5) lights. This function allows you to set the dishwasher to work at your preferred time of day. After selecting the delay, start the program (see relative section).
  • Page 23: 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 24 • 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 25 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 26 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 27 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 28 "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 29 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 30 User instructions 4.4 Using the baskets The dishwasher has a capacity of 12 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 31 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: CUTLERY BASKET The basket has removable top grids into which items of cutlery can be...
  • Page 32 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 33 User instructions 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;...
  • Page 34 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. Version A: pull-out with adjustment in two positions.
  • Page 35: Cleaning And Maintenance

    User instructions 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 36 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 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 39: Troubleshooting

    6. Troubleshooting The dishwasher is capable of signalling a number of faults through the simultaneous illumination of several indicator lights, with the following meanings: FAULT User instructions Acquastop failure The anti-flooding system has been activated. The system is tripped in case of water leaks. Contact the after-sales service.
  • Page 40 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.
  • Page 41 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: 600 mm Semi-integrated: 570 mm Free standing: from 850 mm to 890 mm from 890 mm to 930 mm Semi-integrated: from 820 mm to 890 mm 12 Standard place settings...

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