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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DISHWASHER
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Contents 1. Safety and operating instructions __________________________ 26 2. Installation and hook-up _________________________________ 28 2.1 Water supply connection _____________________________________________________ 28 2.2 Electrical connection ________________________________________________________ 29 3. Description of the controls _______________________________ 30 3.1 Upper panel _______________________________________________________________ 30 3.2 Washing programs___________________
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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 DO NOT USE APPLIANCES WHICH HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING TRANSIT! IF IN DOUBT, CONSULT YOUR DEALER. THE APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED AND CONNECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO COME NEAR OR PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR USE BY ADULTS. THE DISHWASHER. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM DETERGENTS AND FROM THE OPEN DISHWASHER DOOR. THE PACKAGING MATERIALS (PLASTIC BAGS, POLYSTYRENE, METAL BARS,
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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 DRAIN CONNECTION Insert the dishwasher’s drain hose into a drain pipe having a diameter of at least 4 cm, or alternatively, place it inside the kitchen sink using the plastic support provided, taking care not to crush or excessively bend the hose. It is important to prevent the hose from coming loose and falling. For this purpose, the plastic support is equipped with a hole for tying it to the wall or water tap. The free end should be positioned at a height of between 3
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User instructions 3. Description of the controls 3.1 Upper panel All the dishwasher controls are grouped on the upper panel. ON/OFF button 1 Pressing this button energises the appliance. SELECTED PROGRAM indicator lights 2 Illumination of this light denotes the program selected and the occurrence of a fault (troubleshooting). PROGRAM SELECTION button 3 By pressing this button in sequence it is possible to select the desired program. SALT WARNING LIGHT (certain models only) 4 Illumination of this
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User instructions DURATION CONSUMPTION PROGRAMME, LOAD PROGRAM MINUTES WATER POWER NUMBER & SYMBOL CROCKERY AND CUTLERY PROGRESS (2) LITRES (1) KWh (2) _ Pans and dishes awaiting a further Cold prewash 8' 4 1 SOAK wash Wash at 45°C Wash immediately after use for Cold rinse 2 DELICATE 60' 13 1,1 dishes with light dirt Rinse at 67°C Dry Wash at 55°C BIO (*) Wash immediately after use for Cold rinse 3 110' 15 1,24 EN 50242 dishes with normal dirt Rinse at 67°C Dry Cold prewash Wash at 65°C 4 NORMAL
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User instructions 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. • The dishwasher door is securely closed. HALF LOAD WASH SETTING (certain models only) This function is especially suitable for loads up to 6 place settings and allows saving of water and electricity.
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User instructions 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 appropriate for each type of load. • Do not carry out any preliminary rinsing. • If available, connect the dishwasher to a hot water supply up to 60°C. • When possible, disable the drying cycle and leave the door open at the end of the washing cycle: the residual air and heat will dry the dishes perfe
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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 softening system which uses a special regenera
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User instructions ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM The dishwasher is equipped with an device for the user to adjust the water softening system according to the hardness of the water supply. According to the machine model, the selector which acts on the adjustment may be located: • inside the plastic locking ring located on the right-hand side, inside the dishwasher; • inside the water softener, just below the cap. Both allow for adjustment to 5 settings: WATER HARDNESS TABLE WATER HARDNESS S
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User instructions 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 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 the detergent dispenser. The rinse aid, on the other hand, should only be added as required. ADDING THE RINSE AID The rinse aid helps the d
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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. • When a INTENSIVE program is selected, in addition to the normal dose of detergent, it is necessary to add an additional amount inside compartment G or H. • Use only detergents specially formulated for dishwashers. For optimal washing results it is important to use a go
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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 4.4 Using the baskets The dishwasher has a capacity of 14 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. For optimum use of space, the bot
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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 placed in the upper basket, making sure that the knife blades do not protrude from the basket. The cutlery basket features an exclusiv
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User instructions LOADING THE UPPER BASKET Load plates facing forward; cups, bowls etc. must always be facing downwards. The left-hand side of the basket can be loaded with two layers of cups and glasses. The centre can be filled with plates and side-plates, fitted upright 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 height of the dishes in the lower basket. Proceed a
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User instructions 5. Cleaning and maintenance Before carrying out any work, always disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply. 5.1 General warnings and recommendations Avoid the use of acidic or abrasive detergents. Clean the outer surfaces and door-lining of the dishwasher regularly using a soft cloth moistened with water or with a normal detergent suitable for painted surfaces. Clean the door gaskets with a damp sponge. Periodically (once or twice a year) it is advisable to clea
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User instructions CLEANING THE FILTER UNIT • It is advisable to periodically inspect the centre filter C and, if necessary, to clean it. To remove the filter, grip the tabs, turn them anticlockwise and lift upwards; • push the centre filter D from the underside to remove it from the micro-filter: • separate the two parts which make up the plastic filter by pressing the body of the filter in the zone shown by the arrows; • remove the centre filter by lifting it upwards. GENERAL WARNINGS AND RECO
