Thank you for selecting our appliance We wish you lots of enjoyment with your new appliance and we hope that you will consider our brand again when purchasing household appliances. Please read this user manual carefully and keep it throughout the product life cycle as a reference document.
Safety information In the interest of your safety and to ensure the ried out by inexperienced persons will cause correct use, before installing and first using the injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact appliance, read this user manual carefully, in- your local Service Force Centre. Always in- cluding its hints and warnings.
Installation or if the control panel, work top or plinth area are damaged such that the inside of the ap- • Check your dishwasher for any transport pliance is freely accessible. Contact your damage. Never connect a damaged ma- local Service Force centre, in order to avoid chine.
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Programme selector dial and On/Off switch • when in this position, the machine is switched off (corresponding light off), • when the marker on the dial corresponds with a programme, the machine is switched on and a pro- gramme is selected (programme selector indicator light on) Start/cancel button •...
Indicator lights Salt refilling indicator light Illuminates when special salt needs to be filled. It can remain illuminated several hours after the salt has been filled. Washing programmes Programme Degree of soil Type of load Programme description Heavy soil Crockery, cutlery, pots Prewash Intensive 70°...
First use Check whether these detergents are suitable Before using your dishwasher for the first time: for your water hardness. Follow the manufac- • Ensure that the electrical and water connec- turers instructions. tions comply with the installation instructions – Set the water hardness to level 1. •...
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is measured in equivalent scales, German de- The softener should be adjusted according to grees (°dH), French degrees (°TH) and mmol/ the hardness of the water in your area. Your l (millimol per litre - international unit for the local Water Authority can advise you on the hardness of water).
Setting the water softener electronically (see table) The water softener is factory set at position 5. The dishwasher must be switched off . Release the button. The end of programme indicator light will flash. The number of flashes corresponds to current level set.
IMPORTANT! Immediately start a complete programme. IMPORTANT! Water will overflow from the container as salt is added. Remove any trace of salt. Replace the cap tightly turning it clockwise until it stops with a click. IMPORTANT! Top up the special salt when the light on the control panel illuminates.
CAUTION! Never fill the rinse aid dispenser with any other substances (e.g. dishwasher cleaning agent, liquid detergent). This would damage the appliance. Top up the rinse aid indica- tor (B) becomes clear Adjusting the dosage of rinse aid Increase the dose if there are drops of water or Reduce the dose if there are whitish streaks on lime spots on the dishes after washing.
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that water cannot collect in the container • Plastic items and pans with non stick coat- or a deep base. ings have a tendency to retain water drops; these items will not dry as well as porcelain – Dishes and items of cutlery must not lie and steel items.
Load upper basket. Light For taller items, the cup If plates are to be loaded in the upper basket: load items (plastic bowls etc.) racks can be folded up- them starting from the rear positions; tilting them must be loaded in the up- wards.
Use of detergent IMPORTANT! Observe the manufacturer’s dosing and stor- age recommendations. Only use detergents suitable for dishwashers. Open the lid. Fill in the detergent in Observe the dosing lev- compartment A. els. For programmes with pre- When using detergent Close the lid.
Care and cleaning Cleaning the filters IMPORTANT! NEVER use the dishwasher without filters. In- correct repositioning and fitting of the filters will produce poor washing results. Clean filters A, B and C Turn the handle about 1/4 Remove filter A from the thoroughly under running turn anticlockwise and re- base of the washing com-...
use abrasive products, scouring pads or sol- Frost precautions vent (acetone, trichloroethylene etc..). Avoid placing the machine in a location where the temperature is below 0°C. If this is Internal cleaning unavoidable, empty the machine, close the ap- Ensure that the seals around the door, the de- pliance door, disconnect the water inlet pipe tergent and rinse aid dispensers are cleaned and empty it.
product. For more detailed information about service or the shop where you purchased the recycling of this product, please contact your product. local council, your household waste disposal Something not working The dishwasher will not start or stops during Switch off the dishwasher, open the door and operation.
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Fault code and malfunction Possible cause and solution • The programme does not start • The dishwasher’s door has not been properly closed Close the door • The main plug is not plugged in Insert the main plug • The fuse has blown out in the household fuse box Replace the fuse •...
The wash results are not satisfactory The dishes are not clean • The wrong washing programme has been selected. • The dishes are arranged in such a way as to stop water reaching all parts of the surface. The baskets must not be overloaded.
Noise level dB(A) Consumption values The consumption values are intended as a iations of the power supply and the amount of guide and depends on the pressure and the dishes. temperature of the water and also by the var- Consumption values Programme Programme duration (in Energy consumption (in...
Upper basket Cutlery basket Lower basket cup racks: position A Installation WARNING! WARNING! Any electrical and/or plumbing work required to Only use, for connection to the water mains, install this appliance should be carried out by a new hose-set; old hose-set must not be reused. qualified electrician and/or plumber or compe- CAUTION! tent person.
If the water inlet hose leaks, the safety valve Therefore do not immerse the water inlet hose cuts off the water supply. or the safety valve in water. Take care when installing the water inlet hose . Place the water inlet hose in such a way that it is always lower than the bottom edge of the safety valve.
Electrical connection WARNING! The dishwasher must be secured against tilting. CAUTION! Therefore make sure that the counter it is fixed Safety standards require the appliance to be under, is suitably secured to a fixed structure earthed. (adjacent kitchen units cabinets, wall). Prior to using the appliance for the first time, This dishwasher is designed to be fitted under ensure that the rated voltage and type of supply...
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