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Safety information Operating instructions Safety information For your safety and correct operation of the appliance, read this manual carefully before installation and use. Always keep these instructions with the appliance even if you move or sell it. Users must fully know the operation and safety features of the appliance. Correct use •...
Product description Installation • Make sure that the appliance is not damaged because of transport. Do not connect a damaged appliance. If necessary, contact the supplier. • Remove all packaging before first use. • A qualified and competent person must do the electrical installation. •...
Control panel Spray arm Microfilter Detergent dispenser Rinse aid dispenser Flat filter Salt container The rating label is on the right side of appliances door. Control panel On/off button Digital display Delay start button Programme selection buttons Night cycle button /(NIGHT CYCLE) Indicator lights Function buttons Indicator lights...
Control panel Indicator lights The indicator light comes on when it is necessary to fill the rinse aid. Refer to the chapter 'Use of rinse aid'. 1) The indicator light is off while a washing programme operates. Delay start button Use the delay start button to delay the start of the washing programme with an interval between 1 and 19 hours.
Use of the appliance 4. Release function buttons A and B. 5. Press the function button C. – Indicator lights for function buttons A and B go off. – Indicator light for function button C flashes. – The digital display shows the setting. Audible signals deactivated Audible signals activated The audible signals are activated.
Use of dishwasher salt • French degrees (°TH). • mmol/l (millimol per litre - international unit for the hardness of water). • Clarke. Adjust the water softener to the water hardness in your area. If necessary, contact your local water authority. Water hardness Water hardness Digital display...
Use of rinse aid 2. Fill the salt container with 1 litre of water (only the first operation). 3. Use the funnel to fill the salt container with salt. 4. Remove the salt around the opening of the salt container. 5.
Loading cutlery and dishes Do these steps to fill the rinse aid dispenser: 1. Press the release button (A) to open the rinse aid dispenser. 2. Fill the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid. The maximum level is shown by "max". 3.
Loading cutlery and dishes • While you load cutlery and dishes, do these steps: – Load hollow items (e.g. cups, glasses and pans) with the opening down. – Make sure that water does not collect in the container or in a deep base. –...
Use of detergent • knives with the handles up. The cutlery basket has a cutlery grid that you can remove. Do not let the cutlery bond together. Make sure that the spray arm can move freely before you close the door. Use of detergent Only use detergents (powder, liquid or tablet) that are applicable for dishwashers.
Washing programmes 2. Set the lowest levels of water hardness and rinse aid dosage. It is not necessary to fill the salt container and the rinse aid dispenser. Do these steps when the drying results are not satisfactory: 1. Fill the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid. 2.
Setting and starting a washing programme Degree of Programme Type of load Programme description soil Prewash Main wash up to 55°C NIGHT CYCLE Normal Crockery 1 intermediate rinse soil and cutlery Final rinse Drying 1) During the 'Auto' washing programme the level of soiling on the dishes is determined by how cloudy the water is.
Setting and starting a washing programme WARNING! Only interrupt or cancel a washing programme if necessary. CAUTION! Open the door carefully. Hot steam can come free. Cancelling a washing programme 1. Press and hold function buttons B and C until all the programme indicator lights come 2.
Care and cleaning – The end indicator light comes on. – The indicator light for the completed programme stays on. 2. Press the on/off button. 3. For better drying results, keep the door ajar for some minutes before you remove the dishes.
What to do if… If necessary, do these steps to disassemble : 1. Turn the nut anticlockwise. 2. Remove the spray arm. 3. Clean the holes fully. External cleaning Clean the external surfaces of the appliance and control panel with a damp soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents.
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What to do if… Fault code and malfunction Possible cause and solution • the drain pump operates contin- • Close the water tap and contact your local Service Force uously Centre. • all indicators lights on the con- trol panel go off The anti-flood device operates The programme does not start •...
Technical data The cleaning results are not satisfactory Dry water drop signs on • Increase rinse aid dosage. glasses and dishes • The detergent can be the cause. Technical data Dimensions Width 54,5 cm Height 44,7 cm Depth 49,4cm Electrical connection - Voltage Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating - Overall power - Fuse plate on the inner edge of the dishwasher door.
Water connection Water connection Inlet hose The appliance has safety features to prevent that the water in the appliance goes back into the drinking water system. Connected the appliance to a hot (max. 60°) or cold water supply. If the hot water comes from alternative sources of energy that are more environmentally friendly (e.g.
Electrical connection Electrical connection WARNING! The manufacturer is not responsible if you do not follow these safety precautions. Ground the appliance according to safety precautions. Make sure that the rated voltage and type of power on the rating plate agree with the voltage and the power of the local power supply.
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