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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL DISHWASHER...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety and operating instructions ___________________________ 2 Installation and hook-up___________________________________ 5 Description of the controls _________________________________ 9 Operating instructions ___________________________________ 15 Cleaning and maintenance _______________________________ 28 Troubleshooting ________________________________________ 32 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 3: 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 4: 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 5 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 6: 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 7 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 8 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 9 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 10: Description Of The Controls

    User instructions 3. Description of the controls 3.1 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 ON/OFF LIGHT START/PAUSE BUTTON START/PAUSE LIGHT ½ LOAD WASH LIGHT DELAYED START BUTTON DELAYED START LIGHTS NO SALT LIGHT...
  • Page 11 PROGRAMS TABLE PROGRAM SELECTION TYPE AND GRADE DIRT SOAK LIGHT PANS AND DISHES DIRTY AND WITH DRY RESIDUALS PANS AND DISHES DIRTY NORMAL AND WITH DRY RESIDUALS SUPER VERY DIRTY AND WITH Only run the soak program with half loads. The DELAYED START (6) option is available in all programs except the soak program.
  • Page 12 User instructions 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 13 User instructions PROGRAMMING All programming operations are only possible with the door closed. To select a new program, the dishwasher must be in the "Program start" state described above. Turn the PROGRAM SELECTOR (5) to the program of your choice (see "P ").
  • Page 14 User instructions TO CHANGE A PROGRAM To change the running program it is necessary: • to interrupt the running program (see “I • select the new program; • to press again the START/PAUSE button (3) to make start the new program.
  • Page 15 DELAYING THE PROGRAM (available in all programs except the soak program) The DELAYED START button (6) can be pressed to delay the start of the washing program by 3, 6 or 9 hours. Press the button (6) to set the delay you require (the relative light comes on);...

  • Page 16: 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 17 • 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 18 User instructions WATER HARDNESS TABLE WATER HARDNESS German Degrees (°dH) 0 - 4 5 - 15 16 - 23 24 - 31 32 - 47 48 - 58 Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your water supply.
  • Page 19 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 20 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 21 • 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 22 User instructions 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.
  • Page 23 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 24 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 25 User instructions CUTLERY BASKET The basket has removable top grids into which items of cutlery can be inserted to keep them properly spaced and allow water to pass between them effectively. The cutlery supports and central lid are in the bag of accessories. The central lid is intended to act only as a cover: do not place the cutlery in it.
  • Page 26 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 27 ADJUSTING THE UPPER BASKET Version A: 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 the right-hand basket guide •...
  • Page 28 User instructions Version C: the top basket can be set in three different positions on both sides. The rack must be level on both sides. To raise the basket lift it, pulling on the front edge (1), to the first or second catch depending on the height required.

  • Page 29: 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 30: Cleaning The Filter Unit

    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 31: Before Starting

    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 32 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 33: Troubleshooting

    6. Troubleshooting In case of a malfunction, the dishwasher will warn the user by flashing the ON/OFF (2) and START/PAUSE (4) lights, in some cases combined with a continuous beep. LIGHTS + continuous beep In some cases, the alarm signal may indicate a temporary problem, so before contacting the after-sales service, proceed as follows.
  • Page 34 TECHNICAL DATA Width Depth measured flush with the outer edge of the control panel Height (depending on models) Free standing: from 850 mm to 870 mm Capacity Water supply pressure Electrical characteristics User instructions 597 ÷ 599 mm Free standing: 600 mm Semi-integrated: 570 mm from 890 mm to 910 mm Semi-integrated: from 820 mm to 870 mm...
  • Page 35 Misurare l’altezza del pannello comandi; fare coincidere l’indice relativo a tale valore con il profilo superiore della porta in legno; tracciare il posizionamento degli agganci porta. Measurer la hauteur du panneau de commandes; faire coïncider l’index relatif à cette valeur avec le profil supérieur de la porte en bois; tracer le positionnement des crochets de la porte. Die Höhe des Bedienfelds messen;...

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