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DISHWASHER

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL DISHWASHER...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Cleaning and maintenance ______________________________157 Troubleshooting ______________________________________161 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

    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.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    WHICH CAN CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE EYES, MOUTH, AND THROAT, AS WELL AS POSSIBLE DEATH BY SUFFOCATION. DO NOT INTRODUCE SOLVENTS SUCH AS ALCOHOL OR TURPENTINE WHICH MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION. DO NOT LOAD DISHES THAT ARE SOILED WITH ASH, WAX OR PAINTS.
  • Page 5 WARRANTY, AS WELL AS POSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE USER. The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons or property resulting from failure to observe the above precautions, from tampering with even a single component of the appliance, or from the use of non original spare parts.

  • Page 6: Installation And Hook-Up

    Make sure to tighten the locking ring-nut once the pipes have been placed in the direction required. A hole at least 8 cm in diameter is required to allow the power supply cable and pipes to pass.
  • Page 7 The free end should be positioned at a height of between 30 and 100 cm, and should never be submerged in water. If a horizontal drain extension hose is used (for a maximum of 3 m) the drain hose can be placed at a maximum height of 85 cm from the ground.
  • Page 8 DO NOT USE ADAPTORS OR SHUNT CONNECTIONS IN ORDER TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF OVERHEATING OR BURNING. In the event of damage to the supply cord, have it replaced by the manufacturer or an Authorized Technical Service Centre in order to...

  • Page 9: Description Of The Controls

    One of the two buttons illuminates to indicate that the half load wash option in the top or bottom basket has been selected. PROGRAM DELAY BUTTON Press this button to delay the start of the program by up to 9 hours. 11 INFORMATION DISPLAY...
  • Page 10 User instructions SETTING THE WASHING PROGRAM AND SWITCHING ON 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.
  • Page 11 Only run the soak program with half loads. The HALF LOAD option (8) is available for all programs except the soak program. To execute programs 6,7,8,9,10 users must first press the extra programs button (6). (–) Not present.
  • Page 12 Amount of detergent 30 g Rinse aid setting LOWER BASKET UPPER BASKET The upper basket must be set in the low position. 3.2 Washing programs Before starting a washing program make sure that: • The water supply tap is open.
  • Page 13 "main" program (1, 2, 3, 4 or 5). This function is retained in the memory, so the button has to be pressed again (the light goes out) if the user wishes to execute one of the 5 main programs at the next cycle.
  • Page 14 SELECTING HALF LOAD WASH (available in all programs except the soak program) This function is ideal for small loads and saves water and electricity. It is controlled by the HALF LOAD (8) button, with two alternatives: press the button once to select washing in the top basket (the relative light comes on);...
  • Page 15 • do not pour the detergent directly on the dishes. If the door has to be opened while washing is in progress, the program will be interrupted. The relative 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.

  • Page 16: Operating Instructions

    Before replacing the cap, remove any salt residues from around the opening. • When using the dishwasher for the first time, in addition to the salt it is also necessary to add one litre of water to the container. •...
  • Page 17 ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM N.B.: for the setting below to be possible, a washing program other than the soak program must be set. Press the PROGRAM DELAY button (10) and keep it pressed until the preset value appears followed by a full stop (normally 3.).
  • Page 18 With the exception of the SOAK program, before every washing cycle it is necessary to add the required amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser. The rinse aid, on the other hand, should only be added as required.
  • Page 19 • Replace the cover and turn 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...
  • Page 20 • The detergent packs must be sealed and stored in a dry place to prevent the formation of lumps which may negatively affect washing results. Once opened the detergent packs should not be kept for too long, otherwise the detergent loses its effectiveness.
  • Page 21 If performance problems (e.g. a white coating on the tank or dishes, poor drying, dirt on dishes at the end of the wash) are noted, users are advised to return to conventional products (granular salt, powder detergent and liquid rinse aid).
  • 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 If in doubt as to the fastness of the colours, it is advisable to wash just a few items at a time for approximately one month.
  • Page 24 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 The dishwasher is complete with two cutlery baskets, which means that one of them can be removed, freeing space in the bottom basket, if there is not much cutlery to be washed, or if a ½ load program is being used (on models with this function).
  • Page 26 Load plates facing forward; cups, bowls etc. must always be facing downwards. The left-hand side of the basket can be loaded with two layers of cups and glasses. The centre can be filled with plates and side- plates, fitted upright into the supports provided.
  • Page 27 • push the guide to free the wheels • fit the upper or lower pair of wheels into the guide, depending on the setting required • return the stop to its original position...

  • Page 28: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING THE WATER INTAKE FILTER The water intake filter A located at the outlet of the water supply tap needs to be cleaned periodically. 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.

  • Page 29: Cleaning The Filter Unit

    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 30: Before Starting

    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 31 If there are visible traces of rust inside the tank: • the tank 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;...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    User instructions 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 DESCRIPTION Acquastop failure The anti-flooding system has been activated (for the relevant models only). The system is tripped in case of water leaks.
  • Page 33 To “reset” an alarm is necessary: • Open and close the door, or turn off and on the machine. At this point is possible to program the dishwasher again. If the malfunction persists, contact your authorised Service Centre.

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