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Contents
1.
Safety and operating instructions __________________________ 2
2.
Installation and hook-up _________________________________ 7
3.
Description of the controls ______________________________ 12
4.
Operating instructions __________________________________ 19
5.
Cleaning and maintenance ______________________________ 36
6.
Troubleshooting ______________________________________ 42
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.
The individual sections are laid out to provide you with a step-by-step
guide to all your appliance's functions; the texts are easy to understand
and are complete with detailed illustrations.
Recommendations are given for the correct use of the baskets, spray
arms, containers, filters, washing programs, and for operating the controls.
Following the cleaning instructions provided here will keep your
dishwasher's performance at peak levels in the long term.
This user-friendly manual will provide answers to all your questions about
use of the dishwasher.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: these are intended for the qualified
technician who must carry out the installation, hook-up and testing of the
appliance.
USER INSTRUCTIONS: these consist of recommendations for using the
appliance, a description of its controls and of the correct cleaning and
maintenance procedures.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety and operating instructions __________________________ 2 Installation and hook-up _________________________________ 7 Description of the controls ______________________________ 12 Operating instructions __________________________________ 19 Cleaning and maintenance ______________________________ 36 Troubleshooting ______________________________________ 42 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 2: Safety And Operating Instructions

    User 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 FOR FUTIRE REFERENCE. BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE, CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL. THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE INSTALLATION, USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE APPLIANCE.
  • Page 3 User instructions DURING THE INSTALLATION THE APPLIANCE MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE NETWORK.. DO NOT INSTALL THE APPLIANCE IN A PLACE SUBJECT TO FREEZING. IF THE APPLIANCE IS INSTALLED ON A CARPETED OR COVERED FLOOR, ENSURE THAT THE OPENINGS ON ITS UNDERSIDE ARE NOT OBSTRUCTED. DO NOT INSTALL THE APPLIANCE NEAR EQUIPMENT WITH HIGH IRRADIATION TEMPERATURES (EG.
  • Page 4 User instructions THE APPLIANCE MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY BY NEW HOSES; OLD HOSES MUST NEVER BE REUSED. IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLING THE DISHWASHER, PERFORM A QUICK TEST OF THE APPLIANCE. IF THE DISHWASHER FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND CALL THE NEAREST TECHNICAL SERVICE CENTRE.
  • Page 5 User instructions THE DISHWASHER MEETS ALL THE REQUIREMENTS SET OUT BY THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE CONCERNING SAFETY AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. TECHNICAL CHECKS SHOULD BE CONDUCTED EXCLUSIVELY BY TRAINED AND AUTHORISED TECHNICIANS: REPAIRS CARRIED OUT BY UNAUTHORISED PERSONS WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY, AS WELL AS POSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE USER.
  • Page 6 User instructions IN ACCORDANCE TO ART. 26 OF THE LEGISLATIVE DECREE 14 MARCH 2014, NR. 49 “IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU ON WASTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)”. THE SYMBOL OF A CROSSED OUT WHEELIE BIN ON THE DEVICE OR PACKAGE SHOWS THAT THE PRODUCT MUST BE COLLECTED SEPARATE FROM OTHER WASTE, AT THE END OF ITS SERVICE LIFE.

  • Page 7: Installation And Hook-Up

    User 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 8 User instructions Water supply connection Preventing the risk of clogging or damage: if the water pipe is new or has not been used for a long time, before connecting to the water supply check that the water is clear and free of impurities, to prevent damage to the appliance.
  • Page 9 User instructions DRAIN CONNECTION Insert the dishwasher’s drain hose into a drain pipe having a diameter of at least 4 cm, or alternatively, place it inside the kitchen sink using the plastic support provided, taking care not crush or excessively bend the hose. It is important to prevent the hose from coming loose and falling.
  • Page 10 User instructions 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 11 User instructions Class of protection against electric shock: I 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 12: Description Of The Controls

    User instructions 3. Description of the controls Front panel All the dishwasher controls are grouped on the front panel. Programming and option selection are only possible with the door closed. ON/OFF BUTTON AND WARNING LIGHT NO RINSE AID LIGHT (some models only) SALT WARNIN LIGHT (on some models only) START/PAUSE BUTTON PROGRAM SELECTION BUTTON...
  • Page 13 User instructions PROGRAMS TABLE DURATION CONSUMPTION PROGRAMME LOAD CROCKERY AND PROGRAM NUMBER CUTLERY PROGRESS MINUTES POWER WATER & SYMBOL KWh (1) LITRES 1 SOAK Pans and dishes awaiting 0,02 Cold prewash completion of the load 2 RAPID 27’ Dishes with light dirt, Wash at 38°C 0,70 washed immediately after...
  • Page 14 User instructions NOTES AND REFERENCES Only run the soak program with half loads. Options cannot be used with the soak program. Standard programme under EN 50242. See information sheet provided **** Reference program for laboratories: Detergent: 20g in the dispenser + 10g in the door or tablet.
  • Page 15 User instructions 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 16 User instructions SWITCHING ON When the ON/OFF button (1) is pressed, the dishwasher switches on. The indicator lights will display the dishwasher's "status". PROGRAMMING Programming operations are only possible with the door closed. As long as the door is open, the PROGRAMS (6) lights remain off. PROGRAM SELECTION Press the PROGRAM SELECTION button (5) several times until the light of the program required comes on.
  • Page 17 User instructions CHANGING A PROGRAM To change the running program it is necessary:  to interrupt the running program (see “I ”); NTERRUPTION A PROGRAM  select the new program;  start the program (see “S ”). TARTING THE PROGRAM ANNULLING A PROGRAM To annul the program, keep the START/PAUSE button (4) pressed until the program is interrupted (light on and confirmation beep).
  • Page 18 User instructions In case that the door is opened during the operation, to the next door closing it is going to be necessary to start the program as shown in paragraph “ ”. The program will resume from the TARTING THE PROGRAM point in which it was interrupted.

  • Page 19: Operating Instructions

    User instructions 4. Operating instructions Once the dishwasher has been correctly installed, prepare for use as follows:  Adjust the water softening system (on some models only);  Add the regenerating salt (on some models only);  Add the rinse aid and detergent. Using the water softening system (on some models only) The amount of scale contained in the water...
  • Page 20 User instructions  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;...
  • Page 21 User instructions WATER HARDNESS TABLE WATER HARDNESS SETTING German French degrees (°dH) Degrees (°dF) H0 - All lights off 0 - 6 0 - 11 (no salt) H1 - One light on 7 - 10 12 - 18 H2 - Two lights on 11 - 15 19 - 27 H3 - Three lights...
  • Page 22 User instructions 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 23 User instructions ADJUSTING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER MODE Press and hold the PROGRAM SELECTION button (7), after about 15" the salt indicator flashes; keep still pressed until the RINSE AID DISPENSER MODE INDICATOR LIGHT (4) flashes and the SELECTED PROGRAM LIGHTS (8) indicate the current setting. Press several times to choose the desired dosage according to the following table: >...
  • Page 24 User instructions ADDING THE DETERGENT To open the detergent dispenser cover, lightly press button P. Add the detergent or tablet and close the cover by sliding it until it stops, indicated by a click. The dispenser will open automatically during the wash cycle. Only add the detergent (also in tablet form) if the dispenser is dry ...
  • Page 25 User instructions The introduction of detergent into the rinse aid dispenser, even in liquid form, will damage the dishwasher. 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.
  • Page 26 User instructions WARNING!  Make sure that the dishes are securely in place so that they cannot tip over or obstruct the rotation of the spray arms during the washing cycle.  Do not place very small objects in the baskets as these could fall and obstruct the spray arms or the wash pump.
  • Page 27 User instructions Using the baskets The dishwasher has a capacity of 13 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. All types and combinations of loads are permitted, provided that the dishes, pots and pans are arranged with all the soiled surfaces...
  • Page 28 User instructions LOADING THE LOWER BASKET Carefully load flat plates, soup plates, dessert and serving dishes, positioning them vertically. Pots, pans and their covers must be loaded upside down. When loading soup plates and dessert bowls, be sure to leave a gap between them. Loading examples: UPPER BASKET The upper basket should be loaded with small or medium-sized items...
  • Page 29 User instructions CUTLERY BASKET The basket is suitable for all types of cutlery, except long items that may interfere with the upper spray arm. The cutlery should be arranged in the spaces in the upper racks to allow the water to pass effectively between the items.
  • Page 30 User instructions FLEXI DUO TOP RACK (on some models only) This comprises two independent sliding, pull-out tray racks for easier loading/unloading of cutlery. Various loading systems and configurations are possible. For example, tea cups can be loaded with the right-hand rack set in the low position, while the left-hand rack or both can be removed to allow large dishes to be put in the top basket.
  • Page 31 User instructions EXAMPLES OF LOADING FOR INTENSIVE DIRT 13 Standard place setting If the bottom basket inserts are of the fold-down type, they should be laid flat for easier loading. 13 Standard place setting FLEXI DUO TOP RACK (on some models only) If the bottom basket inserts are of the fold-down type, they should be laid flat for easier loading.
  • Page 32 User instructions UPPER BASKET EQUIPMENT (depending on the model) Cutlery tray For knives, spoons (tea and dessert) and long objects. The ends are designed to hold long stemmed glasses. - It can be removed by pressing and pushing the release levers (B) at the same time.
  • Page 33 User instructions Fold-down shelves For mugs, cups and long objects. The ends are designed to hold long stemmed glasses When not used they can be moved to a vertical position (until a click is heard). Shelves with expandable wings For small objects, mugs and cups. They can be used either closed or open (pull the upper, sliding part).
  • Page 34 User instructions Fold-down tines These can be secured in a vertical position, resting on the bottom of the basket if unused, or placed in an intermediate position, as required. The single tine on the right is ideal for supporting long stemmed glasses.
  • Page 35 User instructions ADJUSTING THE UPPER BASKET The height of the top basket can be adjusted to allow large dishes or pans to be placed in the bottom basket. The adjustment procedure may be type A or B, depending on the dishwasher model purchased.

  • Page 36: Cleaning And Maintenance

    User instructions 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. 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 37 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 38 User instructions 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. ...
  • Page 39 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 40 User instructions If the door does not close: 1 - Check the position of the door lock catch (D) 2 - If necessary, raise it by adjusting the plastic screw (V) next to the catch. 3 - Check the condition of the lock hook; if it has not triggered (reference N), the door opens and closes normally.
  • Page 41 User instructions If after following the above troubleshooting instructions the problem persists, call the nearest After-Sales Centre. WARNING: any operations performed on the appliance by unauthorised persons are not covered by the warranty and shall be paid for by the user.

  • Page 42: 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 43 User instructions FAULT DESCRIPTION Turbine flow-regulator malfunction (for the relevant models only) The appliance is not able to "measure" the amount of water loaded accurately. Interrupt the program and switch off the dishwasher. Switch the dishwasher back on, program it again and start the washing cycle.