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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 ___________________________________ 20 Cleaning and maintenance _______________________________ 35 Troubleshooting ________________________________________ 39 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 CHECK THAT DETERGENT RECEPTACLE EMPTY AFTER COMPLETION OF THE WASH CYCLE. 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.).
  • 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. 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.

  • 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: Drain Connection

    Installation instructions 2.1 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 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 controls are grouped on the front panel. ON/OFF BUTTON SELECTION PROGRAM BUTTONS (P1…P5) OPTION SELECTION BUTTON CONFIRM OPTIONS BUTTON DELAY PROGRAM BUTTON START/PAUSE BUTTON POWER ON LIGHT PROGRAMS INDICATOR LIGHTS INFORMATION DISPLAY RECESSED DOOR HANDLE...
  • Page 12 3.2 Information display The dishwasher is equipped with a practical DISPLAY which provides information on the programmed dishwasher functions. 4-FIGURE DISPLAY SALT WARNING LIGHT (operates only on some models) RINSE AID WARNING LIGHT (on some models only) START/PAUSE BUTTON OPTIONS LIGHT PROGRAMS TABLE The manual contains the programs table for several models.
  • Page 13 PROGRAMME LOAD CROCKERY AND NUMBER CUTLERY & SYMBOL 1 SOAK Pans and dishes awaiting completion of the load 2 NORMAL ECO (*) Crockery and cutlery normally soiled 3 ECO Dishes with normal dirt, even with dried-on residues 4 INTENSIVE Dishes with normal dirt, even with dried-on residues 5 SUPER...
  • Page 14 QUICK TIME PROGRAMS The ENERSAVE option cannot be used with soak, ultra clean or quick time programs. LOAD CROCKERY AND PROGRAMME CUTLERY NUMBER E SYMBOL RAPID 27’ Dishes with light dirt, washed immediately after Dishes with normal dirt, QUICK washed immediately after DAILY Dishes with normal dirt, washed immediately after...
  • Page 15 User instructions 3.3 Washing programs The dishwasher is equipped with a control panel and an INFORMATION DISPLAY 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 START PROGRAM At this point, in order to start the machine, it is only enough to press the START/PAUSE (6) for some seconds until the symbol START/PAUSE (D) start to flash and confirmation “beep” is heard. From this moment the cycle duration on the DISPLAY (9) starts to decrease.
  • Page 17 User instructions STOPPING A PROGRAM To cancel a program which is running: • Interrupt the program (see " • Press the START/PAUSE button display will show "P0" and the dishwasher will immediately switch to the end of the cycle and drain the tank (during this process, the "START/PAUSE symbol will flash).
  • Page 18 PROGRAM DELAY The PROGRAM DELAY washing program by from 1 to 12/24 hours depending on the model. This option allows the dishwasher to be operated at the time of day of the user's choice. The first time the PROGRAM DELAY option light comes on and 1:h appears on the DISPLAY.
  • Page 19 User instructions OPTIONS (available in all programs except the soak program) The options are controlled by the OPTION SELECTION button Press the button to access the procedure, confirmed by flashing of one of the OPTIONS lights (E). N.B.: The PROGRAM DELAY light only comes on when the specific PROGRAM DELAY button is pressed.
  • Page 20 ENERSAVE At the end of the drying cycle, a special device automatically releases the door, which opens slowly and smoothly by a few centimetres. This ensures perfect drying and greater control of rinsing temperatures. Once the door has opened, the dishwasher emits a short. The option is activated by pressing key and the relative light illuminates to indicate its activation.
  • Page 21 User instructions TO SAVE ON ENERGY! … AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT • Always try to run the dishwasher fully loaded. • Do not wash the dishes in running water. • Use the washing program that is most appropriate for each type of load.

  • Page 22: 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 23 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 24 WATER HARDNESS TABLE German degrees (°dH) 0 - 4 5 - 15 16 - 23 24 - 31 32 - 47 48 - 58 Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your water supply. After adjustment or display of the current setting, simply do not touch the button for a few seconds;...
  • Page 25 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 26 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 27 User instructions The introduction of detergent into the rinse aid dispenser, even in liquid form, will damage the dishwasher. 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.
  • Page 28 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 29 User instructions 4.4 Using the baskets The dishwasher has a capacity of 15 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 30 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 31 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 32 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 33 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 34 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 35 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 36 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 37: 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 38 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 39 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 40 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 41: Troubleshooting

    6. Troubleshooting The dishwasher is equipped with a self-diagnostics system that is capable of detecting and signalling a number of possible faults. TABLE OF FAULTS DETECTED BY THE SELF-DIAGNOSTICS SYSTEM FAULT Er 01 The anti-flooding system (where present) has been tripped service. Er 02 The water level limitation system has tripped.
  • Page 42 TECHNICAL DATA Width Depth measured flush with the outer edge of the control panel Height (depending on models) Capacity Water supply pressure Electrical characteristics User instructions 597 ÷ 599 mm Free standing: 600 mm Semi-integrated: 570 mm Free standing: from 850 mm to 890 mm from 890 mm to 930 mm Semi-integrated: from 820 mm to 890 mm 15 Standard place settings...
  • Page 43 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"...

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