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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DISHWASHER
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Contents 1. Safety and operating instructions ___________________________4 2. Installation and hook-up __________________________________7 3. Description of the controls_________________________________9 4. Operating instructions ___________________________________14 5. Cleaning and maintenance _______________________________22 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, 89/336 (INCLUDING 92/31) CURRENTLY IN FORCE, INC
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Safety instructions 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 BE RENDERED UNUSABLE. CUT OFF THE MAINS POWER CORD AFTER UNPLUGGING IT FROM THE WALL OUTLET, AND MAKE SAFE ANY COMPONENTS WHICH MIGHT BE DANGEROUS FOR CHILDREN (LOCKS, DOORS, ETC.). THE APPLIANCE MUST THEN BE TAKEN TO A SORTED WASTE COLLECTION CENTRE.
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Safety instructions DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TOUCH THE HEATING ELEMENT IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE END OF A WASHING PROGRAM. OVER TIME, THE DISHWASHER HEATING ELEMENTS MAY CHANGE COLOUR, IN PART OR OVERALL. THIS IS PERFECTLY NORMAL AND DOES NOT IN ANY WAY AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE. 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 PLAC
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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” gas thread, inserting the filter A supplied with the Take care to screw the hose firmly into dishwasher. 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 POWER ON LIGHT 4 NO SALT WARNING LIGHT 5 RECESSED DOOR HANDLE
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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. AMOUNT OF TYPE AND DURATION CONSUMPTION DETERGENT SELECTOR DE
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User instructions TABLE FOR CERTIFICATION BODIES Reference standard EN 50242 3 Reference program (*) Selector on Load 12 place-settings Type of detergent B Amount of detergent 30 g Rinse aid setting 4/6 EN 50242 3.2 Washing programs Before starting a washing program make sure that: • The water supply tap is open. • The correct amount of detergent has been added to the dispenser. • The baskets have been correctly loaded. • The spray arms are able to rotate freely and without obstruction
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User instructions 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 the dishwasher on again by pressing ON/OFF key (2). The dishwasher will carry out the new program automatically. TO SAVE ON ENERGY! … AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT • Always try to run the dishwasher fully loaded. • Do not wash the dishes in running water. • Use the washing program that is most
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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: • Add the rinse aid and detergent. 4.1 Using the rinse aid and detergent dispensers The detergent and rinse aid dispensers are situated on the inner part of the door: the detergent dispenser is on the left, and the rinse aid dispenser is on the right. With the exception of the SOAK program, before every washing cycle it is necessary to add the required amount of detergent to
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User instructions ADJUSTING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER SETTING The dishwasher is factory set for medium water hardness. However it possible to change the setting by turning the dispenser’s selector to the desired position: the amount of rinse aid dispensed is proportional to the selector position. The setting must be increased when the washed dishes appear dull or have circular staining. • To adjust the rinse aid setting, rotate the dispenser cap through a quarter turn in an anticlockwise direction
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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. With enzyme detergents it is possible to obtain at low temperatures compa
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User instructions 4.2 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: heat resistant plastic dishes must be washed in the upper basket. • Dishes and objects in copper, tin, zinc or brass: these tend to stain. • Aluminium dishes: items made from anodised a
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User instructions 4.3 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. All types and combinations of loads are permitted, provided that the dishes, pots and pans are arranged with all the soiled surfaces exposed to the water jets coming from the bottom. With fixed supports To make the m
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User instructions CUTLERY BASKET The cutlery should be arranged in an orderly manner inside the basket, with the handles pointing downwards. Take care during loading to avoid injury from the knife blades. The basket is suitable for all types of cutlery, except those long enough to interfere with the upper spray arm. Ladles, wooden spoons and cooking knives can be making sure that the placed in the upper basket, knife blades do not protrude from the basket. UPPER BASKET It is recommended to load
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User instructions LOADING THE UPPER BASKET Load the dishes with the top side facing forwards; cups and concave containers should always be loaded with the opening facing down. The left side of the basket can be loaded with cups and glasses on two levels. In the centre section, plates and saucers can be loaded vertically into the supports provided. Loading examples: ADJUSTING THE UPPER BASKET The upper basket can be adjusted in two positions, according to the user’s needs and according to the hei
