Contents Safety information ........2 Unloading the dishwasher ....12 Product description ........ 3 Washing programmes ......13 Control panel .......... 4 Care and cleaning ........ 13 First use ..........4 What to do if… ........15 Set the water softener ......5 Technical data ........
Installation aged; or if the control panel, work top or plinth area are damaged such that the in- • Check your dishwasher for any transport side of the appliance is freely accessible. damage. Never connect a damaged ma- Contact your local Service Force centre, in chine.
Control panel Programme knob Start/cancel button (START - RESET) Delay start button Indicator lights On/Off indicator light Indicator lights Comes on when the washing and rinsing phases are running. Wash Comes on when the drying phase is running. Comes on when the washing programme has ended.
• Ensure that the electrical and water con- • Fill the rinse aid dispenser nections comply with the installation in- If you want to use combi detergent structions tablets such as: ''3 in 1'', ''4 in 1'', ''5 • Remove all packaging from inside the ap- in 1'' etc...
until the programme marker corresponds 6 flashes, pause, 6 flashes, pause, etc. = with the first washing programme. level 6 3. Release the start/cancel button. The On/ 5. To change the level, press the start/can- Off indicator light and the start/cancel in- cel button.
Use of rinse aid Warning! Only use branded rinse aid for 40 washing cycles, depending upon the dishwashers. dosage setting. Never fill the rinse aid dispenser with any 3. Ensure that the lid is closed after every other substances (e.g. dishwasher refill.
Daily use • Check if it’s necessary to refill with – Load hollow items such as cups, dishwasher salt or rinse aid. glasses, pans, etc. with the opening • Load cutlery and dishes into the downwards so that water cannot collect dishwasher.
Load cutlery and dishes The lower basket The lower basket is designed to take sauce- pan, lids, plates, salad bowls, cutlery etc. If the handles protrude from the bottom of the basket, obstructing the lower spray arm, load the cutlery with the handles facing upwards. The rows of prongs on the right side in the Mix spoons with other cutlery to prevent lower basket can lie flat to allow you to load...
Maximum height of the dishes in the lower basket With upper basket 30 cm raised With upper basket 29 cm lowered To move to the higher position proceed as follows: 1. Pull out the basket until it stops. 2. Hold the upper basket by the handle on the side.
2. Fill the detergent dispenser (1) with de- Detergent tablets from different manu- tergent. The marking indicates the dosing facturers dissolve at different rates. For levels: this reason, some detergent tablets do 20 = approximately 20 g of detergent not attain their full cleaning power during 30 = approximately 30 g of detergent.
– The indicator lights of the phases fore- Cancel a delay start in progress seen for the programme start flashing. 1. Press the start/cancel button for about 5 5. Press the start/cancel button. The pro- seconds. gramme starts automatically and the –...
When the washing programme has dishwasher is unplugged and the finished, it is recommended that the water tap turned off. Washing programmes Programme Degree of soil Type of load Programme description Prewash Main wash Crockery, cutlery, Heavy soil 2 intermediate rinses pots and pans Intensive 70°...
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8. Place the coarse filter (A) in the microfilter (B) and press together. 9. Put the filter combination in place and lock by turning the handle clockwise to the stop. During this process ensure that the flat filter does not protrude above the base of the washing compartment.
3. Remove the water inlet and discharge Avoid over tilting the machine during trans- hoses. portation. 4. Pull the machine out together with the hoses. What to do if… The dishwasher will not start or stops during scribed in the chart, without calling out an operation.
Arrangement upper basket Arrangement cutlery basket Arrangement lower basket Installation Remove all packaging before positioning the Warning! Any electrical and/or plumbing work required to install machine. this appliance should be carried out If possible, position the machine next to a by a qualified electrician and/or water tap and a drain.
Attention! Carefully follow the instructions Therefore make sure that the counter it is fixed under, is suitably secured to a fixed on the enclosed template for building in the dishwasher and fitting the furniture panel. structure (adjacent kitchen units cabinets, No further openings for the venting of the wall).
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Warning! Dangerous voltage The sink plug must not be in place when the machine is draining as this could cause the water to syphon back into the machine. If you use a drain hose extension it must be no longer than 2 metres and its internal diameter must be no smaller than the diame- ter of the hose provided.
Electrical connection Warning! Safety standards require If necessary, have the domestic wir- the appliance to be earthed. ing system socket replaced. In case Prior to using the appliance for the that the electrical cable has to be first time, ensure that the rated volt- replaced, contact your local Service age and type of supply on the rating Force centre.
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