Contents Your dishwasher ........................Safety instructions ........................Installation ..........................Overflow guard function ......................Winter storage/transport ......................Packaging ..........................Disposal ............................ Before washing for the first time ................... Water hardness ......................... Basic settings ........................... Top up with rinse aid ........................ Top up with salt ........................Greener dishwashing ......................
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Installation ..........................Safety instructions ........................Setup ............................Drainage connection ......................... Connection to water supply ...................... Electrical connection ......................... Service ............................. Technical data and energy labelling ..................Technical data ........................... Information for consumers ......................Information for test institute ......................
Your dishwasher Install the dishwasher, see the chapter Installation. Then open the door and press The first time the dishwasher is switched on, it is important that you choose the right settings to ensure good dishwashing results. See the chapter Before washing for the first time. On/Off Start/Stop Display...
Safety instructions Read the operating instructions and keep them in a safe place! Number of standard place settings: 16 Never use the dishwasher for any purpose other than that specified in these operating instructions. Do not load the dishwasher door or dishwasher baskets with anything other than dishes.
WARNING! Children must be supervised – dishwasher detergent is corrosive! Installation See the chapter Installation. Overflow guard function The overflow guard starts pumping out the machine and turns off the water supply if the water level in the dishwasher exceeds the normal level. If the overflow guard is triggered, F54 (Overfilling water) appears on the display.
Before washing for the first time Water hardness In order to achieve good dishwashing results, the dishwasher needs soft water (water with low mineral content). Hard water leaves a white coating on dishes and the dishwasher. Checking water hardness Water hardness is specified using German degrees of water hardness (°dH), French degrees of water hardness (°fH), English degrees of water hardness (°eH) or millimoles per litre (mmol/l).
Basic settings The first time the dishwasher is switched on, it is important that you choose the right settings to ensure good dishwashing results. See the chapter Settings. Set up: Rinse aid Water hardness Top up with rinse aid Drying is faster and a better result is achieved if you use rinse aid. You will also achieve a better dishwashing result with clear and spotless dishes.
Greener dishwashing Save energy and water When using a dishwasher in a residential setting, less energy and water are generally used compared to washing the dishes by hand. Do not rinse under running water Do not rinse the dishes under running water as this will lead to increased energy and water consumption. Simply scrape off large food particles before loading the dishwasher.
Loading the dishwasher Fragile dishes Some cookware is not dishwasher safe. This can be for several reasons. Some materials cannot withstand high heat, others can be damaged by dishwasher detergent. Exercise caution with, for example, handmade items, fragile decoration, crystal/glassware, silver, copper, tin, aluminium, wood and plastic.
Upper basket Place glasses, cups, bowls, side plates and saucers in the upper basket. All dirty surfaces should face inwards and downwards! Wine glasses are placed on the wine glass shelf and knives are placed in the knife stand on the right. 3 positions Knife stand Raising and lowering the upper basket...
Adjustable plate supports The adjustable plate supports can be folded down to make it easier to load pots, bowls and glasses. Lower basket Place plates, side plates, serving dishes and pots in the lower basket. Cutlery can be placed in the cutlery holder.
Using the dishwasher Add detergent Follow the instructions on the detergent packaging. This dishwasher is fitted with a water softener, so use detergent and rinse aid doses suitable for soft water. Too much detergent can result in less effective dishwashing and also entails greater environmental impact.
On/Off Start/Stop Display NOTE! The control panel only reacts to use when the door is open. On/Off Open the door and press . Also turn on the water tap if it is turned off. Select program Select a program to suit the type of dishes and how dirty they are. Eco 55° is always pre-selected. Press the desired program until it is activated, which is indicated by an indicator light.
Hygiene 70° This program is ideal to use where demands on hygiene are extra high, e.g. for baby bottles and cutting boards. The temperature is high both in the main wash and in the final rinse. Night 55° A quieter dishwashing program, suitable for running at night. The program time is extended. Quick 35°...
The Automatic door opening option is pre-selected for some programs. Not available for: Hygiene 70°, Self-clean NOTE! For the best drying results, do not close the door before the drying phase has finished and the machine has automatically switched off. WARNING! The dishwasher door must not be blocked or closed when opened automatically.
Power failure If the dishwasher is turned off due to a power failure when a dishwashing program is running, the program continues when power is restored. If the power is cut during drying, the program is interrupted. If the door is open for more than 2 minutes during drying, the program is interrupted. Once the program has finished The end of the program is indicated by one short signal from the buzzer.
Settings Open the door and press To open the dishwasher's settings menu, press and hold until SEt is shown on the display. to step through the menu. Open the dishwasher's settings menu Select alternative Confirm / Next setting To exit the menu, step through it or press Settings Alternatives Sounds...
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Settings Alternatives Pre-selected at factory: 00 Interior light when 00 (Off) Select whether the interior light is to be switched on when the dishwasher is 01 (On) the dishwasher is turned off and the door is opened. (If switched off the dishwasher is turned on, the interior light is always switched on when the door is opened.) Error readout...
Care and cleaning Top up with rinse aid When the rinse aid needs topping up, the above symbol lights on the display. Lift up to open Press to close 1. Open the rinse aid compartment lid. 2. Carefully top up with rinse aid to the level marked MAX. 3.
Clean the filters Coarse filter The coarse filter traps larger food particles, which cannot get past the drainage pump. Empty the coarse filter when necessary. It should be cleaned at regular intervals depending on how often the dishwasher is used. Coarse filter 1.
Cleaning the spray arms Holes and bearings can sometimes become blocked. Remove any debris using a pin or the like. The spray arms also have holes underneath. To facilitate cleaning you can remove the spray arms. Remember to fit them firmly back into place afterwards.
Clean the outside of the dishwasher Door and door seal Open the door. Clean the sides of the door and the door seal regularly with a slightly damp cloth. Clean the door seal at the lower front edge of the dishwasher with a washing-up brush. Control panel Keep the control panel clean.
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4. Carefully remove the outer filter from the inlet hose and clean it. 5. Refit the filter and check that the gasket is correctly positioned. 6. Screw the inlet hose firmly into place. 7. Plug the machine into the wall socket and turn on the water tap. Allow the pressure to settle for a while and check that the connection is watertight.
Troubleshooting Error messages Action Overfilling water Clear the drainage pump. See the chapter Care and cleaning. If the problem persists, contact your nearest service centre. Water outlet fault See "Water remains in the dishwasher" under "Problem" in the table below. If the problem persists, contact your nearest service centre.
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Problem Possible causes Action The door lock does not click in- Check the door lock. If it does to place and lock. not click into place and lock, open the door. Press and hold Automatic door opening until the display starts counting down.
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Problem Possible causes Action Dishes loaded incorrectly. Do not cover porcelain with large bowls or the like. Avoid placing very tall glasses in the corners of the baskets. See the chapter Loading the dishwash- Glasses and cups have toppled Place dishes to sit steady. over during the program.
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Problem Possible causes Action The dishes have a sticky Rinse aid dosage setting too Reduce the dosage. See the white/blue film. high. chapter Settings. If you have very soft water, you may want to dilute the rinse aid 50:50 with water.
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Problem Possible causes Action Grease deposits in the dish- Low temperature programs Select a program with a high washer. have been selected for a pro- temperature to dissolve grease longed period. on very dirty dishes, such as In- tensive 70°. Or run a self-clean- ing program.
Installation It is important that you read through and follow the instructions and directions below. Conduct installation and connection in accordance with the separate installation instructions. [mm] Remove the plastic strips if the recess dimension is 596-598 mm. Exercise caution! The edges may be sharp. Wear protective gloves! Cover door length.
Make sure the area on which the dishwasher is to be installed is firm. Adjust the adjustable feet so that the dishwasher is level. If the dishwasher is built-in the surrounding furnishings must be resistant to any condensation from the dishwasher. Mount the protective film beneath the worktop and up around the edge.
Electrical connection Information about the electrical connection can be found on the serial number plate. This specification must match the electricity supply. The dishwasher must be connected to an earthed socket. The electric wall socket must be placed outside of the installation area to be easily accessible after installing the dishwasher.
Read the chapter Troubleshooting before contacting the service centre. If you have encountered a problem that you cannot resolve, please contact your nearest service centre for professional help, see www.etna.nl. Our website also has information about spare part availability and what you can repair yourself.
In accordance with the EN 60436 standard. Information for consumers Information about your product can be found at www.etna.nl, where you will also find a link to the European Product Database for Energy Labelling, EPREL. Or else visit https://eprel.ec.europa.eu directly. Follow the instructions to search by model name.
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