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Fully Integrated Dishwasher
ADP 8242

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  • Page 1 How to get the most from your Fully Integrated Dishwasher ADP 8242...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    A Helping Hand on the Home Front From now on washing dishes, glassware, cutlery and saucepans should be as simple as loading your dishwasher and switching on. We strongly recommend you take the time to read this leaflet fully from cover to cover.
  • Page 3: Installation

    Installation Your brand new dishwasher complies with stringent EEC specifications and is fully compatible with any 600mm deep kitchen units. If you are reasonably handy at DIY, installing your dishwasher should be relatively straight forward as long as you stick to the following guidelines. If you have any doubts about installing this product we suggest you seek professional advice.
  • Page 4 Installation cont... Stage 1 Supplied with the appliance is a metal anti-condensation strip, this should be fixed to the underside of your worktop along the front edge (via the two outer screws). Also supplied with the appliance are two plastic skids, which should be positioned below the adjustable feet and allow the appliance to positioned easily.
  • Page 5 Installation cont... Stage 4 Position the decor door onto the front of the dishwasher by locating the brackets into the two mouldings mounted either side on the top of the door. NOTE: to remove the door a small plastic tool is provided. This should be inserted into the small black mouldings on the side of the door, rotated and pulled away from the appliance.
  • Page 6: Loading

    Loading The dishwasher has a capacity of 12 place-settings including serving dishes. Before loading the dishes, remove the largest scraps of food to avoid blocking the filter. Very dirty pans of frying-pans must be soaked in water before they are placed in the dishwasher, to allow food waste to be removed more easily.
  • Page 7 Loading cont... Adjusting the Top Basket The top basket can be in two different positions depending on the height of the dishes. - Pull out the right-hand basket guide; - remove the stop, first releasing it as shown in the diagram; - push the guide to free the wheels;...
  • Page 8: Your Dishwasher

    Your Dishwasher WARNING After loading, ensure that both spray arms are free to rotate. We cannot accept responsibility for damage caused by incorrect loading. Upper Basket Upper Basket Spray Arm Lower Basket Spray Arm Lower Basket Salt Container Filters Detergent Dispenser and Rinse Aid Container Cutlery Basket...
  • Page 9: Detergent And Rinse Aid Dispenser

    Detergent and Rinse Aid Dispenser The detergent and rinse aid dispenser are on the inside of the door. The detergent dispenser is on the left and the rinse aid dispenser is on the right. Fill the dispenser with detergent before each wash. Filling with detergent To open the detergent dispenser press the button gently.
  • Page 10: Water Softener

    Water Softener The dishwasher is equipped with an automatic softener which uses regenerating salts specially developed for dishwashers to remove hardening substances from the water. Hard water leaves whitish marks on the dry dishes, and dishes gradually lose their shine over time.
  • Page 11: Control Panel

    Control Panel START button When this button is pressed, the dishwasher is receiving power. PROGRAMME SELECTOR lights When ON, this light indicates the program selected and any failures present (see section "Dealing with malfunction"). PROGRAM SELECTOR button This button can be pressed in sequence to select the desired program. NO SALT warning light (only on some models) When ON, this light indicates that the dishwasher has run out of salt.
  • Page 12: The First Wash

    The First Wash Switching on The dishwasher must not be turned on until the dishes have been loaded, the dispenser has been filled with detergent, a check has been made that the spray arms turn freely, and the door has been shut. The water tap must also be turned on and salt placed in the container. After carrying out all the operations described in the previous points, proceed as follows: a) press the start button A and wait for the programmes light to come on;...
  • Page 13: Table Of Programs

    Table of Programs PROGRAMME LOAD CROCKERY PROGRAM NUMBER & SYMBOL AND CUTLERY OPERATION Pans and dishes Cold prewash awaiting a further SOAK wash Wash at 45 °C Wash immediately Cold rinse after use for dishes DELICATE Rinse at 67 °C with light dirt Wash at 55 °C Wash immediately...
  • Page 14: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning the Appliance Make sure that the appliance is disconnected from the electrical mains. The outside surfaces and the inside of the door of the dishwasher must be cleaned regularly with a soft, damp cloth. Never use abrasive or acid detergents. The door seals must be cleaned with a damp sponge.
  • Page 15: How To Deal With Small Problems

    How to Deal with Small Problems If the dishwasher is to be out of use for a long period The following precautions must be taken: - perform two consecutive pre-rinses; - disconnect the plug from the mains; - leave the door slightly open so that no unpleasant smells can form; - turn off the water tap.
  • Page 16: General And Technical Details

    General and Technical Details EN 50242 EN 50242 Technical Details Capacity 12 place settings Intake 1÷9 bar Power Supply Voltage 230 V Fuse Rating 13 Amps Width of Appliance 60 cm Depth of Appliance 57 cm Dimension with Door Open 116 cm...
  • Page 17: Not Working Properly

    Not Working Properly cont... If the dishes are not clean at the end of the program Check whether: - the right washing program has been used; - the detergent dispenser has opened correctly; - the right amount of detergent has been placed in the dispenser; - the dishes have been arranged correctly;...
  • Page 18: Electrical Connections

    Electrical Connections IMPORTANT: ENSURE THAT THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY IS SWITCHED OFF BEFORE CONNECTING. Your appliance must be connected to fixed wiring via the use of a double pole switched fused spur outlet with at least 3mm contact separation. (See technical data for fuse rating). We strongly recommend the appliance is connected by a qualified electrician who is a member of the N.I.C.E.I.C who will comply with the I.E.E.
  • Page 19: Month Guarantee

    Give full name, address including post code, home telephone number and business telephone number if appropriate. Quote sales receipt number, make and model number of faulty appliance. This product's reference is as follows: ADP 8242 08457 959722 19590 0764 00...

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