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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GUIDE FOR USING THE DISHWASHER AND THE WASHING PROGRAMS

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL GUIDE FOR USING THE DISHWASHER AND THE WASHING PROGRAMS...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety and operating instructions ___________________________ 2 Installation and hook-up __________________________________ 5 Description of the controls ________________________________ 9 Operating instructions ___________________________________ 21 Cleaning and maintenance _______________________________ 37 Troubleshooting _______________________________________ 41 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 4: Safety And Operating Instructions

    Safety 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. BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE, CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL. INSTALLATION MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE.
  • Page 5 Safety instructions WARNING: SOME DISHWASHER DETERGENTS ARE STRONGLY ALKALINE. THEY CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF SWALLOWED. AVOID CONTACT WITH THE SKIN AND EYES AND KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM THE DISHWASHER WHEN THE DOOR IS OPEN. CHECK THAT THE DETERGENT RECEPTACLE IS EMPTY AFTER COMPLETION OF THE WASH CYCLE.
  • Page 6 Safety instructions DO NOT DRINK THE WATER RESIDUES WHICH MAY BE PRESENT INSIDE THE DISHES OR DISHWASHER AT THE END OF THE WASHING PROGRAM AND BEFORE THE DRYING CYCLE. LEANING OR SITTING ON THE DISHWASHER DOOR WHEN OPEN MAY CAUSE THE APPLIANCE TO OVERTURN, PUTING PEOPLE AT RISK. NEVER LEAVE THE DISHWASHER DOOR OPEN;...

  • Page 7: Installation And Hook-Up

    Installation 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 Installation 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 Installation 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 10 Installation instructions Some components are live even with the ON/OFF button in the OFF position. Before maintenance work on the appliance, remove the plug or turn off the power supply at the wall switch. 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...

  • Page 11: Description Of The Controls

    User instructions 3. Description of the controls Upper panel All the dishwasher controls are grouped on the upper panel. Switch-on, programming, switch-off etc. procedures are only possible when the door is open. ON/OFF BUTTON Pressing this button energises the appliance. SELECTED PROGRAM INDICATOR LIGHTS Illumination of this light denotes the program selected and the occurrence of a fault (troubleshooting).
  • Page 12 User instructions ENERSAVE OPTION + EXTRA OPTION BUTTON (see “EXTRA OPTIONS” section) Press the button to enable/disable the option. ENERSAVE OPTION LIGHT Illuminates to indicate that the function is activated. HALF LOAD BUTTON Press this button to activate the half load wash option. HALF LOAD LIGHT Illuminates to indicate that the function is activated.
  • Page 13 User instructions PROGRAMS TABLE The manual contains the programs table for several models. To find the table for your dishwasher, compare the program symbols at the top of the table with those on your control panel. SETTING THE WASHING PROGRAM AND SWITCHING ON After identifying the most suitable program with the aid of the programs table: •...
  • Page 14 User instructions PROGRAMS TABLE DURATION CONSUMPTION PROGRAMM LOAD CROCKERY AND PROGRAM CUTLERY PROGRESS MINUTES WATER POWER LITRES KWh (1) NUMBER & SYMBOL SOAK Pans and dishes awaiting 0,02 Cold prewash completion of the load. Wash at 45° C LIGHT Cold rinse 1,10 Delicate dishes with normal dirt.
  • Page 15 User instructions QUICK TIME PROGRAMS (see relevant section for explanation of functioning modes) DURATION LOAD CROCKERY AND CONSUMPTION PROGRAMME CUTLERY PROGRAM WATER NUMBER E PROGRESS MINUTI POWER LITRES KWh (1) SYMBOL RAPID 27’ Dishes with light dirt, Wash at 38° C 0,70 washed immediately after Rinse at 50°...
  • Page 16 User instructions PROGRAMS TABLE DURATION CONSUMPTION PROGRAMME LOAD CROCKERY AND PROGRAM NUMBER CUTLERY PROGRESS MINUTES WATER POWER & SYMBOL LITRES KWh (1) 1 SOAK Pans and dishes awaiting 0,02 Cold prewash completion of the load Wash at 45° C 2 GLASS Glass, china and mixed Cold rinse 1,10...
  • Page 17 User instructions QUICK TIME PROGRAMS (see relevant section for explanation of functioning modes) LOAD CROCKERY AND DURATION CONSUMPTION PROGRAMME CUTLERY PROGRAM MINUTI WATER POWER NUMBER E PROGRESS LITRES KWh (1) SYMBOL RAPID 27’ Dishes with light dirt, Wash at 38° C 0,70 washed immediately after Rinse at 50°...
  • Page 18 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. If present, the ENERSAVE option must be enabled. See information sheet provided IEC/DIN reference programme. If present, the ENERSAVE option must be enabled.
  • Page 19 User instructions Washing programs Before starting a washing program make sure that: • The water supply tap is open. • The correct amount of detergent has been added to the dispenser. • The baskets have been correctly loaded. • The spray arms are able to rotate freely and without obstruction.
  • Page 20 User instructions SPREAD HALF LOAD Suitable when there are not many dishes to be washed, it saves energy and reduces the program duration. Place dishes in both baskets then load the detergent dispenser than less than the normal amount for a full load.
  • Page 21 User instructions CANCELLING THE CURRENT PROGRAM • To cancel the currently selected program, open the door and hold down the PROGRAM SELECTION (3) button for a few seconds until the indicator lights for programs 4 and 5 illuminate simultaneously (the word "end" is displayed on the window). •...
  • Page 22 User instructions 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 23: Operating Instructions

    User instructions 4. Operating instructions Once the dishwasher has been correctly installed, prepare for use as follows: • Adjust the water softening system; • Add the regenerating salt; • Add the rinse aid and detergent. Using the water softening system The amount of scale contained in the water (water hardness index) can cause whitish staining on the dry dishes, which...
  • Page 24 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 25 User instructions WATER HARDNESS TABLE WATER HARDNESS SETTING German French degrees (° dH) Degrees (° dF) All lights off 0 - 4 0 - 7 (no salt) One light on 5 - 15 8 - 25 Two lights on 16 - 23 26 - 40 Three lights on 24 - 31...
  • Page 26 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 27 User instructions ADDING THE DETERGENT To open the detergent dispenser cap, lightly press the button P. Add the detergent and close the cap carefully. During the washing cycle, the dispenser will be opened automatically. • When a program with hot prewash is selected (see program table), extra detergent must be placed in the cavity G/H (depending on models).
  • Page 28 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 29 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 30 User instructions Using the baskets The dishwasher has a capacity of 14 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 31 User instructions Supports for cups and long objects (ladles, spoons, etc.), in the rear; can be tipped to the vertical position when not in use. Glass holder. Support for long- stem glasses. When lifted out of the stowed position (0) it snaps into three different positions (1-2-3).
  • Page 32 User instructions To lie completely flat, lift the end and turn it towards you so that the retainer F rotates into place above point S. 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.
  • Page 33 User instructions TOP CUTLERY BASKET The basket is designed to take cutlery, placed in the spaces provided, and long utensils, positioned lengthwise. The “drawer” extraction system makes the basket easier to load, but it can also be taken completely off its runners by removing the retainers (as shown here).
  • Page 34 User instructions CUTLERY BASKET The basket has removable top grids into which items of cutlery should be inserted to keep them properly spaced and allow water to pass between them effectively. The top grids and central lid are in the bag of accessories.
  • Page 35 User instructions UPPER BASKET It is recommended to load the upper basket with small- or medium-sized items such as glasses, small plates, tea or coffee cups, shallow bowls and light objects made from heat resistant plastic. If the upper basket is used in the lowermost position, it can also be loaded with serving dishes, provided they are only slightly soiled.
  • Page 36 User instructions Examples of loading for intensive dirt...
  • Page 37 User instructions Depending on the models, the basket may be equipped with some or all of the following accessories: Supports for cups or long objects (ladles, spoons…), on the left; can be tipped to the vertical position when not in use. Long-stemmed glass holder, on the left;...
  • Page 38 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 39: 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 40 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 41 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 42 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 43: Troubleshooting

    User instructions 6. Troubleshooting The dishwasher is able to indicate a series of malfunctions by illuminating a number of lights simultaneously (see key below); “E” or “Err” (depending on the model) also appears on the display in the event of a malfunction. FAULT DESCRIPTION Acquastop failure...
  • Page 44 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.
  • Page 45 User instructions TECHNICAL DATA 597 ÷ 599 mm Width Depth measured flush with the 550 mm outer edge of the control panel from 820 mm to 890 mm Height (depending on models) from 860 mm to 930 mm Capacity 14 Standard place settings Water supply pressure min.
  • Page 46 Allineare al bordo superiore del pannello porta. Zet hem op één lijn met de bovenste rand van het Align with the top edge of the door panel. durpaneel. Aligner au bord supérieur du panneau de la porte. Alinear respecto del borde superior del panel puerta. CENTRO DELLA PORTA-CENTRE OF THE DOOR Mit der Oberkante der Dekorplatte fluchten.