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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DISHWASHER
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Contents 1. Safety and operating instructions __________________________30 2. Installation and hook-up _________________________________33 3. Description of the controls________________________________35 4. Operating instructions ___________________________________40 5. 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
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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. THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC USE, AND COMPLIES WITH THE EEC DIRECTIVES 72/23, 897336 (INCLUDING 92/31) CURRENTLY IN FORCE, INC
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Safety instructions • AFTER INSTALLATION, THE PLUG MUST REMAIN ACCESSIBLE. • IN THE EVENT OF DAMAGE TO THE POWER CORD, HAVE IT REPLACED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. • AFTER CHANGING THE POWER CORD, MAKE SURE THAT THE BRACKET WHICH SECURES THE CORD IS FIXED SECURELY IN PLACE. IF THE APPLIANCE IS INSTALLED ON A CARPETED OR COVERED FLOOR, ENSURE THAT THE OPENINGS ON ITS UNDERSIDE ARE NOT OBSTRUCTED. ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE DISHWASHER AFTER EACH USE TO AVOID WASTING ELECTRICITY. OBSOLETE APPLIANCES MUST
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Safety instructions LEANING OR SITTING ON THE DISHWASHER DOOR WHEN OPEN MAY CAUSE THE APPLIANCE TO OVERTURN, PUTING PEOPLE AT RISK. 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. TAKE CARE NOT TO CUT YOURSELF AND ENSURE THAT THEY DO NOT PROJECT FROM THE BASKET. AQUAS
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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. To ensure stability, install integrated or built-under dishwashers only under continuous worktops, and screw t
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Installation instructions CONNECTING TO THE WATER SUPPLY Connect the intake hose to a cold water supply with ¾” A gas thread, inserting the filter supplied with the dishwasher. Take care to screw the hose firmly into place with your hands and then complete by tightening about ¼ of a turn with pliers. In dishwashers equipped with the ACQUASTOP device, the filters is already fitted inside the threaded ring. The dishwasher can also be connected to a hot water supply not exceeding 60°C. Supplying t
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User instructions 3. Description of the controls 3.1 Front panel All the dishwasher controls are grouped on the front panel. 1 WASHING PROGRAM SELECTOR 2 ON/OFF KEY 3 ON/OFF INDICATOR LIGHT 4 NO SALT WARNING LIGHT (certain models only) 5 RECESSED DOOR HANDLE 35
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User instructions SETTING THE WASHING PROGRAM To select the most suitable washing program, refer to the table below which indicates the recommended washing according to dish type and the degree of soiling. After using the table to identify the most appropriate washing program, turn the PROGRAM SELECTION knob (1) (see section "3. Description of the controls") to set the program of choice by aligning the pointer with the program number. TABLE OF PROGRAMS AMOUNT OF DETERGENT SELECTOR TYPE OF CUTLER
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User instructions The washing cycle will not take place if the dishwasher door is left open or not properly closed. TABLE FOR CERTIFICATION BODIES Reference standard EN 50242 Reference program (*) Selector on 4 Load 9 place-settings Type of detergent B Amount of detergent 25 g Rinse aid setting Depending on the model 3/4 or 4/6 EN 50242 The upper basket must be set in the low position. 3.2 Washing programs Before starting a washing program make sure that: • The water supply tap is open
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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). 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). CHANGING THE PROGRAM To change the program in progress the dishwasher must be switched off by pressing the ON/OFF key (2). Turn the program selector to the program required and then switch
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User instructions If it is necessary to open dishwasher door during the washing cycle, there will be a 1-minute delay before the program can be resumed. After correctly closing the door, the washing program will start again from where it was interrupted. This operation may negatively affective the progress of the washing cycle. END OF CYCLE At the end of the washing program the selector will be on one of the STOP markers, depending on the program carried out. Switch off the dishwasher by pressi
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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 tend to become dull over time. The dishwasher is equipped with an automatic SALT softening system which uses a special reg
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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; the prolonged presence of salt water inside the tank may lead to corrosion. Be careful not to confuse the salt and detergent packages; adding detergent to the salt container will damage the
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User instructions WATER HARDNESS TABLE WATER HARDNESS SETTING German Degrees (°dH) French Degrees (°dF) 0 - 4 0 - 7 Setting N. 1 NO SALT 5 - 9 8 - 15 Setting N. 1 10 - 17 16 - 30 Setting N. 2 18 - 26 31 - 45 Setting N. 3 27 - 35 46 - 60 Setting N. 4 36 - 47 61 - 80 Setting N. 5 Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your water supply. 4.2 Using the rinse aid and detergent dispensers The detergent and rinse aid dispensers are situated on the inner part of the door: the
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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: • Open the door. • Rotate the container cap anticlockwise by ¼ of a turn and remove it. • Add the rinse aid until the container is full (approximately 140 cc). The optical level indicator on the side of the cap sho
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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. • The detergent packs must be sealed and stored in a dry place to prevent the formation of lumps which may negatively affect washing results.
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User instructions • Also available are tablet detergents which state that that no salt or rinse aid is required. In some cases, these detergents might not give good results, especially with short and/or low-temperature washing cycles. If performance problems (e.g. a white coating on the tank or dishes, poor drying, dirt on dishes at the end of the wash) are noted, users are advised to return to conventional products (granular salt, powder detergent and liquid rinse aid). However, please note tha
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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. Before loading the dishes into the baskets it is necessary to: • remove coarse food remains: e.g. bones, fish-bones, etc. which may cl
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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. • Plastic dishes: these are not heat resistant and may lose their shape. Heat resistant plastic dishes must be washed in the upper basket. • Dishes and objects in copper, tin, zinc or brass: these tend t
