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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 ___________________________________ 16 Cleaning and maintenance _______________________________ 29 Troubleshooting ________________________________________ 33 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

    Safety instructions OBSOLETE APPLIANCES MUST BE RENDERED UNUSABLE. CUT OFF THE MAINS POWER CORD AFTER UNPLUGGING IT FROM THE WALL OUTLET, AND MAKE SAFE ANY COMPONENTS WHICH MIGHT BE DANGEROUS FOR CHILDREN (LOCKS, DOORS, ETC.). THIS APPLIANCE IS MARKED ACCORDING TO THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE).
  • Page 6 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; PEOPLE MIGHT TRIP OVER IT. KNIVES OR OTHER SHARP-ENDED COOKING UTENSILS MUST BE PLACED IN THE CUTLERY BASKET BLADE-DOWN, OR LAID HORIZONTAL IN THE TOP BASKET.

  • 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 CONNECTING TO THE WATER SUPPLY Connect the intake hose to a cold water supply with ¾” gas thread, inserting the filter A supplied with the dishwasher. Take care to screw the hose firmly into place with your hands and then complete by tightening about ¼...
  • Page 9 Installation instructions 2.2 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 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 11: Description Of The Controls

    User instructions 3. Description of the controls 3.1 Front panel All the dishwasher control are grouped on the front panel. Programming and option selection are only possible with the door closed. ON/OFF BUTTON ON/OFF LIGHT START/PAUSE BUTTON START/PAUSE LIGHT ½ LOAD WASH LIGHT DELAYED START BUTTON DELAYED START LIGHTS NO SALT LIGHT...
  • Page 12 PROGRAMS TABLE PROGRAM SELECTION TYPE AND GRADE DIRT SOAK GLASS, CHINA AND MIXED GLASS DISHES WITH LIGHT DIRT PANS AND DISHES DIRTY AND WITH DRY RESIDUALS PANS AND DISHES DIRTY NORMAL AND WITH DRY RESIDUALS SUPER VERY DIRTY AND WITH If the dishwasher door is not properly closed, the washing cycle will not start.
  • Page 13 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 IEC/DIN reference programme. **** Reference program for laboratories: Detergent: 20g in the dispenser + 10g in the door or tablet.
  • Page 14 3.2 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 15 User instructions PROGRAMMING All programming operations are only possible with the door closed. To select a new program, the dishwasher must be in the "Program start" state described above. Turn the PROGRAM SELECTOR (5) to the program of your choice (see "P ").
  • Page 16 TO CHANGE A PROGRAM To change the running program it is necessary: • to interrupt the running program (see “I • select the new program; • to press again the START/PAUSE button (3) to make start the new program. ANNULLING A PROGRAM To annul the program in progress, it must first be interrupted (see “I NTERRUPTION OF A PROGRAM...
  • Page 17 User instructions DELAYING THE PROGRAM (available in all programs except the soak program) The DELAYED START button (6) can be pressed to delay the start of the washing program by 3, 6 or 9 hours. Press the button (6) to set the delay you require (the relative light comes on);...

  • Page 18: Operating 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. 4.1 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 tend to become dull over time.
  • Page 19 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 20 German degrees °dH French degrees °dF Setting indication (no. of flashes) SELECTOR POSITION N.B.: When the switch is set to "0", DO NOT put salt in the container. Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your water supply.
  • Page 21 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 22 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 23 User instructions • The market offers liquid and powder detergents with differing chemical compositions, which may contain phosphates, or be phosphate-free but contain natural enzymes. - Detergents containing phosphates are more effective against grease and starch at temperatures above 60°C. - Enzyme detergents, on the other hand, are also effective at lower temperatures (from 40 to 55°C) and are more easily biodegradable.
  • Page 24 4.3 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. There are generally no constraints on the washing of domestic dishes, but in certain cases it is necessary to take their characteristics into account.
  • Page 25 User instructions Items which are not dishwasher-safe: • Wooden dishes, pots or pans: these may be damaged by the high washing temperatures. • Handcrafted items: these are rarely suitable for washing in a dishwasher. The relatively high water temperatures and the detergents used may damage them.
  • Page 26 User instructions 4.4 Using the baskets The dishwasher has a capacity of 12 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 27 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: CUTLERY BASKET The basket has removable top grids into which items of cutlery can be...
  • Page 28 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 29 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 30 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. Version A: pull-out with adjustment in two positions.

  • Page 31: 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. 5.1 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 32 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 33 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 34 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 35: Troubleshooting

    6. Troubleshooting In case of a malfunction, the dishwasher will warn the user by flashing the ON/OFF (2) and START/PAUSE (4) lights. The ON/OFF light (2) flashes at short intervals, while the START/PAUSE LIGHT flashes for a number of times (from 1 to 9) corresponding to the alarm present, alternating with a pause without flashes.
  • Page 36 FAULT 6 flashes 7 flashes 8 flashes 9 flashes In some cases, the alarm signal may indicate a temporary problem, so before contacting the after-sales service, proceed as follows. • Open and close the door, or switch the dishwasher off and back on, and if necessary reprogram it.
  • Page 37 TECHNICAL DATA Width Depth measured flush with the outer edge of the control panel Height (depending on models) Free standing: from 850 mm to 870 mm Capacity Water supply pressure Electrical characteristics User instructions 597 ÷ 599 mm Free standing: 600 mm Semi-integrated: 570 mm from 890 mm to 910 mm Semi-integrated: from 820 mm to 870 mm...
  • Page 38 Meet de hoogte van het bedieningspaneel; laat de markering die bij die waarde hoort overeenstemmen met het bovenste profiel van de houten deur; teken de positie van de deurhengsels af. Medir la altura del panel de mandos; hacer coincidir el índice correspondiente a dicho valor con el perfil superior de la puerta de madera; trazar el posicionamiento de las bisagras de la puerta. ATTENZIONE: Quota "H"...