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Safety information Operating instructions Safety information In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features.
Product description Installation • Check your dishwasher for any transport damage. Never connect a damaged machine. If your dishwasher is damaged contact your supplier. • All packaging must be removed before use. • Any electrical and plumbing work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified and competent person.
Control panel Rating plate Filters Lower spray arm Upper spray arm Worktop Control panel Programme selection buttons 3 in 1 (Multitab) button Indicator lights On/off button Delay start button Function buttons Indicator lights Wash Illuminates when the washing and rinsing pha- ses are running.
Control panel Indicator lights End of programme Illuminates when the washing programme has ended. It also has added functions of visual signalling • the setting of the water softener, • activation/deactivation of the rinse aid dis- penser, • intervention of an alarm due to the malfunc- tion of the machine.
First use First use Before using your dishwasher for the first time: • Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instruc- tions • Remove all packaging from inside the appliance • Set the water softener • Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt container and then fill with dishwasher salt •...
Use of dishwasher salt 1. Open the dishwasher door. 2. Remove the lower basket from the dish- washer. 3. Turn the water hardness dial to position 1 or 2 (see table). 4. Replace the lower basket. Setting electronically The dishwasher is factory set at level 5. 1.
Use of rinse aid 3. Using the funnel provided, pour in the salt until the container is full. 4. Replace the cap making sure that there is no trace of salt on the screw thread or on the gasket. 5. Replace the cap tightly turning it clock- wise until it stops with a click.
Daily use 2. Add the rinse aid in the container. The maximum level for filling is indicated by "max". The dispenser holds about 110 ml of rinse aid, which is sufficient for between 16 and 40 dishwashing cycles, depending upon the dosage setting.
Load cutlery and dishes Load cutlery and dishes Sponges, household cloths and any object that can absorb water may not be washed in the dishwasher. • Before loading the dishes, you should: – Remove all left over food and debris. –...
Load cutlery and dishes The lower basket The lower basket is designed to take saucepan, lids, plates, salad bowls, cutlery ect. Service dishes and large lids should be arranged around the edge of the basket, ensuring that the spray arms can turn freely. The cutlery basket WARNING! Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a potential hazard.
Load cutlery and dishes 1. Place the grid insert on the cutlery basket. 2. Place forks and spoon in the cutlery basket with their handles pointing downwards. For larger utensils, such as whisks, leave off one half of the cutlery grid. The upper basket The upper basket is designed for plates (dessert plates, saucers, dinner plates of up to 24 cm in diameter), salad bowls, cups and glasses...
Load cutlery and dishes In case that plates are loaded in the upper basket, load them starting from the rear positions of the basket, tilting them slightly forwards and avoiding the front positions near the door. Before closing the door, ensured that the spray arms can rotate freely.
Use of detergent 1. Move the front runner stops (A) of the up- per basket outwards and slide the basket out. 2. Refit the basket in the higher position and replace the stops (A) in their original po- sition. When the upper basket is raised you will not be able to use the cup racks.
Multi-tab function 2. Fill the detergent dispenser (1) with deter- gent. The marking indicates the dosing levels: 20 = approximately 20 g of detergent 30 = approximately 30 g of detergent. 3. All programmes with prewash need an ad- ditional detergent dose (5/10 g) that must be placed in the prewash detergent cham- ber (2).
Washing programmes Once the programme is running, the "Multitab function " can NO longer be changed. If you want to exclude the "Multitab function " you have to cancel the programme setting and then deactivate the "Multitab function ". In this case you have to set a washing programme (and desired options) again. Activation/deactivation of the Multitab function Press the Multitab button: the corresponding indicator light illuminates.
Select and start a washing programme Programme Degree of Type of Programme description Consumption val- soil load INTENSIV 70° Heavy soil Crockery, cutlery, pots and pans NORMAL 65° Normal Crockery, soil cutlery, pots and pans Light soil Crockery 30 MIN and cutlery Normal Crockery...
Unloading the dishwasher 4. The opening of the door will interrupt the countdown. 5. Once the delay start has elapsed the programme will start automatically. The selection of the washing programme and delay start can also occur with the door closed. Keep in mind that in this way, once a washing programme button is pressed you have ONLY 3 seconds in which you can choose another programme or select a delay start, after which the selected programme will start automatically.
Care and cleaning Care and cleaning Cleaning the filters The filters must be checked and cleaned from time to time. Dirty filters will degrade the washing result. WARNING! Before cleaning the filters ensure that the machine is switched off. 1. Open the door, remove the lower basket. 2.
Care and cleaning 9. Put the filter combination in place and lock by turning the handle clockwise to the stop. During this process ensure that the flat filter does not protrude above the base of the washing compartment. WARNING! NEVER use the dishwasher without filters. In- correct repositioning and fitting of the filters will produce poor washing results and may result in damage to the appliance.
What to do if… What to do if… The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation. Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved with the help of the indi- cations described in the chart, without calling out an engineer. Switch off the dishwasher and carry out the following suggested corrective actions.
Technical data So that you always have these numbers at hand, we recommend you to make a note of them here: Mod. : ..... . . PNC :.
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Hints for test institutes Test in accordance with EN 50242 must be carried out when the salt container and rinse aid dispenser have been filled with salt and rinse aid respectively and using the test pro- gramme (see "Washing programmes"). Full load: 12 standard place settings Amount of detergent required: 5 g + 25 g (Type B)
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Hints for test institutes Example loading arrangements: Upper basket Cup racks: position A Lower basket with cutlery basket Cutlery basket...
Installation Installation instructions Installation WARNING! Any electrical and/or plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician and/or plumber or competent person. Remove all packaging before positioning the machine. If possible, position the machine next to a water tap and a drain. Fitting under a counter (kitchen worktop or sink) By removing the machine's worktop, you can install it under a close fitting sink unit or a pre-existing top, providing the dimensions of the recess correspond to those shown in the...
Water connection Levelling Good levelling is essential for correct closure and sealing of the door. When the appliance is correctly levelled, the door will not catch on either side of the cabinet. If the door does not close correctly, loosen or tighten the adjustable feet until the machine is perfectly level. Water connection Water supply connections Connection to a cold water supply is advised.
Water connection WARNING! Warning! Dangerous voltage. Water outlet hose connection The end of the drain hose can be connected in the following ways: 1. To the sink outlet spigot, securing it to the underside of the work surface. This will prevent waste water from the sink running into the machine.
Electrical connection To avoid water leakage after installation make sure that the water couplings are tight. Electrical connection WARNING! Safety standards require the appliance to be earthed. Prior to using the appliance for the first time, ensure that the rated voltage and type of supply on the rating plate match that of the supply where the appliance is to be installed.
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