Contents Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products. To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend you to keep it in a safe place.
Safety information Operating instructions Safety information In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features.
Product description Installation • Check your dishwasher for any transport damage. Never connect a damaged machine. If your dishwasher is damaged contact your supplier. • All packaging must be removed before use. • Any electrical and plumbing work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified and competent person.
Control panel Rating plate Filters Lower spray arm Upper spray arm Control panel On/Off button Programme selection buttons Delay start button Indicator lights Digital display Function buttons Indicator lights Programme in progress Illuminates when a washing programme is set and remains illuminated for all the duration of the washing programme.
First use Indicator lights Rinse aid Illuminates when the rinse aid has run out. 1) The salt and rinse aid indicator lights are never illuminated while a washing programme is running even if filling with salt and/or rinse aid is necessary. The digital display The digital display indicates: •...
Set the water softener • Fill the rinse aid dispenser If you want to use combi detergent tablets such as: "3 in 1", "4 in 1", "5 in 1" etc... set the Multitab function (see "Multitab function"). Set the water softener The dishwasher is equipped with a water softener designed to remove minerals and salts from the water supply, which would have a detrimental or adverse effect on the operation of the appliance.
Use of dishwasher salt 1. Open the dishwasher door. 2. Remove the lower basket from the dish- washer. 3. Turn the water hardness dial to position 1 or 2 (see table). 4. Replace the lower basket. Setting electronically The dishwasher is factory set at level 5. 1.
Use of rinse aid 3. Using the funnel provided, pour in the salt until the container is full. 4. Replace the cap making sure that there is no trace of salt on the screw thread or on the gasket. 5. Replace the cap tightly turning it clock- wise until it stops with a click.
Daily use 2. Add the rinse aid in the container. The maximum level for filling is indicated by "max". The dispenser holds about 110 ml of rinse aid, which is sufficient for between 16 and 40 dishwashing cycles, depending upon the dosage setting.
Load cutlery and dishes Load cutlery and dishes Sponges, household cloths and any object that can absorb water may not be washed in the dishwasher. • Before loading the dishes, you should: – Remove all left over food and debris. –...
Load cutlery and dishes The lower basket Load larger and heavily soiled dishes and pans in the lower basket. To make it easier to load larger dishes, all rear plate racks in the lower basket can be folded down. The cutlery basket WARNING! Sharp knives and other items of cutlery with sharp edges must be laid in the cutlery tray or in the upper basket because of the risk of injury.
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Load cutlery and dishes 1. Place the grid insert on the cutlery basket. 2. Place forks and spoon in the cutlery basket with their handles pointing downwards. For larger utensils, such as whisks, leave off one half of the cutlery grid. The cutlery basket can be opened out.
Load cutlery and dishes Beer glasses There are the glass holders on the left hand side in the lower basket. You can arrange there up to 4 beer glasses. You can fold up the beer glass holders if necessary. You can replace the beer glass holders with 2 sup- plied cup racks.
Load cutlery and dishes You can remove the support that fix the beer glass holders or cup racks if necessary. 1. Use the thumbs to push the support back. 2. Push them forwards to fix the support again. WARNING! Do not hold the support with the hand. This can cause injury.
Load cutlery and dishes • The cup racks can be folded up out of the way for tall crockery items. • Lay or hang wine and brandy glasses in the slots in the cup racks. • For glasses with long stems, fold the glass rack to the right, otherwise fold it away to the left.
Use of detergent Raising / lowering the upper basket: 1. Pull out the upper basket completely. 2. Holding the upper basket by the handle, raise it as far as it will go and then lower it vertically. The upper basket will latch into the lower or the upper position.
Multi-tab function 2. Fill the detergent dispenser (1) with deter- gent. The marking indicates the dosing levels: 20 = approximately 20 g of detergent 30 = approximately 30 g of detergent. 3. All programmes with prewash need an ad- ditional detergent dose (5/10 g) that must be placed in the prewash detergent cham- ber (2).
Washing programmes Once the programme is running, the "Multitab function " can NO longer be changed. If you want to exclude the "Multitab function " you have to cancel the programme setting and then deactivate the "Multitab function ". In this case you have to set a washing programme (and desired options) again. Activation/deactivation of the Multitab function Simultaneously press and hold the two Multitab buttons (D and E), until the "Multitab function"...
Select and start a washing programme Programme Degree of Type of Programme description Consumption val- soil load Mixed nor- Crockery, AUTOMATIC mal and cutlery, heavy soil pots and pans Light soil Crockery 30 MIN and cutlery INTENSIV Heavy soil Crockery, CARE 70°...
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Select and start a washing programme 4. Press the button corresponding to the required programme (see "Washing programmes" chart). When a programme has been selected the corresponding light will illuminate. Close the dishwasher's door, the programme starts automatically. Setting and starting the programme with "delay start" 1.
Unloading the dishwasher Unloading the dishwasher • Hot dishes are sensitive to knocks. The dishes should therefore be allowed to cool down before removing from the appliance. • Empty the lower basket first and then the upper one; this will avoid water dripping from the upper basket onto the dishes in the lower one.
Care and cleaning 3. Turn the handle about 1/4 a turn anti- clockwise and remove the filter system. 4. Take hold of the coarse filter (A) by the handle with the hole and remove from the microfilter (B). 5. Clean all filters thoroughly under running water.
What to do if… Prolonged periods of non-operation If you are not using the machine for any prolonged period of time you are advised to: 1. Unplug the appliance and then turn off the water. 2. Leave the door ajar to prevent the formation of any unpleasant smells. 3.
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What to do if… Fault code and malfunction Possible cause and solution The programme does not start. • The dishwasher’s door has not been properly closed. Close the door. • The main plug is not plugged in. Insert the main plug. •...
Technical data The wash results are not satisfactory Water drops have dries onto glasses and dishes • Increase rinse aid dosing. • The detergent may be the cause. Contact the detergent manufacturer’s consumer care line. If after all these checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Force Centre. Technical data Dimension Width - height - depth (cm)
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Hints for test institutes Example loading arrangements: Upper basket Cutlery basket Lower basket with cutlery basket 1) If there are cup racks in place on the lefthand side or the cutlery tray is in place, remove them. 2) If necessary, you can remove the cup racks on the lefthand side and/or the beer glass holder.
Installation Installation instructions Installation WARNING! Any electrical and/or plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician and/or plumber or competent person. Remove all packaging before positioning the machine. If possible, position the machine next to a water tap and a drain. This dishwasher is designed to be fitted under a kitchen counter or work surface.
Water connection The dishwasher features fill and drain hoses which can be turned either to the left or the right to suit the installation by means of the locknut. The locknut must be correctly fitted to avoid water leaks. (Attention! NOT all models of dishwashers have fill and drain hoses provided with locknut. In this case, this kind of facility is not possible).
Electrical connection The waste connection must be at a maximum height of 60 cm from the bottom of the dish- washer. The drain hose can face either to the right or left of the dishwasher. Ensure the hose is not bent or squashed as this could prevent or slow down the discharge of water.
Environment concerns Environment concerns The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. 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.