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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety and operating instructions __________________________30 Installation and hook-up _________________________________33 Description of the controls________________________________35 Operating instructions ___________________________________ 40 Cleaning and maintenance _______________________________ 51 Thank you for choosing this product. We advise you to carefully read all the instructions contained in this manual, in order to understand how to operate your dishwasher safely and correctly.

  • Page 3: 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 4 Safety instructions THIS APPLIANCE IS MARKED ACCORDING TO THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE). BY ENSURING THIS PRODUCT IS DISPOSED OF CORRECTLY, YOU WILL HELP PREVENT POTENTIAL NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN HEALTH, WHICH COULD OTHERWISE BE CAUSED BY INAPPROPRIATE WASTE HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT.
  • Page 5 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. KNIVES OR OTHER SHARP-ENDED COOKING UTENSILS MUST BE PLACED IN THE CUTLERY BASKET BLADE-DOWN, OR LAID HORIZONTAL IN THE TOP BASKET.

  • Page 6: 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 7 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 8: 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, which is of different shape depending on the model. WASHING PROGRAM SELECTOR ON/OFF BUTTON ECO PROGRAM BUTTON POWER ON LIGHT RECESSED DOOR HANDLE SETTING THE WASHING PROGRAM To select the most suitable washing program, refer to the table below...
  • Page 9 User instructions TABLE OF PROGRAMS TYPE AND SWITCH, DEGREE CYCLE AND OF DIRT BUTTON ON DISHES Pans and dishes SOAK pending Cold prewash completion of the load Cold prewash NORMAL 65°C Wash at 65°C Pans and dishes 2 cold rinses with normal dirt Rinse at 65°C Cold prewash...
  • Page 10 User instructions TABLE FOR CERTIFICATION BODIES Reference standard Reference program Load Type of detergent Amount of detergent Rinse aid setting EN 50242 The upper basket must be set in the low position. 3.2 Washing programs Before starting a washing program make sure that: •...
  • Page 11 User instructions CANCELLING THE CURRENT PROGRAM To cancel the program in progress the dishwasher must be switched off by pressing the ON/OFF key (2) (see section "3. Description of the controls"). Turn the program selector to SOAK and wait for the dishwasher to start. On completion of the program, switch off the dishwasher by pressing the ON/OFF key (2).
  • Page 12 User instructions TO CUT DOWN ON DETERGENT CONSUMPTION! … AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT The phosphates contained in dishwasher detergents are harmful to the environment. To avoid using excessive amounts of detergent and to save on electricity, observe the following: • separate the more delicate items from dishes that are more resistant to aggressive detergents and high temperatures;...

  • Page 13: 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. 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...
  • Page 14 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 15 User instructions WATER HARDNESS TABLE WATER HARDNESS German Degrees (°dH) 0 - 4 5 - 9 10 - 17 18 - 26 27 - 35 36 - 47 Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your water supply.
  • Page 16 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. •...
  • Page 17 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. • Use only detergents specially formulated for dishwashers. For optimal washing results it is important to use a good quality detergent.
  • Page 18 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 19 User instructions 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 20 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 21 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 22 User instructions CUTLERY BASKET The basket has removable top grids into which items of cutlery can be inserted to keep them properly spaced and allow water to pass between them effectively. The cutlery supports and central lid are in the bag of accessories.
  • Page 23 User instructions LOADING THE UPPER BASKET Load plates facing forward; cups, bowls etc. must always be facing downwards. The left-hand side of the basket can be loaded with two layers of cups and glasses. The centre can be filled with plates and side- plates, fitted upright into the supports provided.

  • Page 24: Cleaning And Maintenance

    User instructions 5. Cleaning and maintenance Before carrying out any work, always disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply. 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 25 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 26 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 27 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).
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