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  • Page 1

    DISHW ASHER How to get the most from your Fully Integrated Dishwasher ADP 8242[...]

  • Page 2

    A Helping Hand on the Home Front Page No. 1,2 & 3 4 & 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 Installation Loading Y our Dishwasher Detergent and Rinse Aid Dispenser W ater Softener Control Panel The First W ash T able of programs Cleaning and Maintenance How to Deal with Small Problems General and T echnical Details Not Working Properly? Electri[...]

  • Page 3

    Installation 1 Y our brand new dishwasher complies with stringent EEC specifications and is fully compatible with any 600mm deep kitchen units. If you are reasonably handy at DIY , installing your dishwasher should be relatively straight forward as long as you stick to the following guidelines. If you have any doubts about installing this product w[...]

  • Page 4

    Installation cont... Stage 1 2 Supplied with the appliance is a metal anti-condensation strip, this should be fixed to the underside of your worktop along the front edge (via the two outer screws). Also supplied with the appliance are two plastic skids, which should be positioned below the adjustable feet and allow the appliance to positioned easil[...]

  • Page 5

    Installation cont... Stage 4 3 Position the decor door onto the front of the dishwasher by locating the brackets into the two mouldings mounted either side on the top of the door . NO TE: to remove the door a small plastic tool is provided. This should be inserted into the small black mouldings on the side of the door , rotated and pulled away from[...]

  • Page 6

    Loading Loading the bottom basket 4 The dishwasher has a capacity of 12 place-settings including serving dishes. Before loading the dishes, remove the largest scraps of food to avoid blocking the filter . V ery dirty pans of frying-pans must be soaked in water before they are placed in the dishwasher , to allow food waste to be removed more easily [...]

  • Page 7

    IMPORT ANT NOTE In the interest of general safety do not place long bladed knives in the cutlery basket. These items should be laid flat, so as not to cause potential accidental injury when unloading your dishwasher . Loading cont... Adjusting the T op Basket 5 The top basket can be in two different positions depending on the height of the dishes. [...]

  • Page 8

    W ARNING After loading, ensure that both spray arms are free to r otate. We cannot accept responsibility for dama ge caused by incorrect loading. Y our Dishwasher 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Upper Basket Upper Basket Spray Arm Lower Basket Spray Arm Lower Basket Salt Container Filters Detergent Dispenser and Rinse Aid Container Cutlery Basket[...]

  • Page 9

    Deter gent and Rinse Aid Dispenser Filling with detergent 7 The detergent and rinse aid dispenser are on the inside of the door . The detergent dispenser is on the left and the rinse aid dispenser is on the right. Fill the dispenser with detergent before eac h wash. T o open the detergent dispenser press the button gently . The lid will spring out.[...]

  • Page 10

    W ater Softener Filling with salt 8 The dishwasher is equipped with an automatic softener which uses regenerating salts specially developed for dishwashers to remove hardening substances from the water . Hard water leaves whitish marks on the dry dishes, and dishes gradually lose their shine over time. The appliance is preset to dispense the right [...]

  • Page 11

    Control Panel 9 A B C D ST ART button When this button is pressed, the dishwasher is receiving power . PROGRAMME SELECT OR lights When ON, this light indicates the program selected and any failures present (see section "Dealing with malfunction"). PROGRAM SELECT OR button This button can be pressed in sequence to select the desired progra[...]

  • Page 12

    The First W ash Switching on 10 The dishwasher must not be turned on until the dishes have been loaded, the dispenser has been filled with detergent, a check has been made that the spray arms turn freely , and the door has been shut. The water tap must also be turned on and salt placed in the container . After carrying out all the operations descri[...]

  • Page 13

    T able of Programs 11 1 2 3 4 5 SOAK DELICA TE NORMAL INTENSIVE BIO (*) EN 50242 Pans and dishes awaiting a further wash Cold prewash W ash immediately after use for dishes with light dirt W ash at 45 °C Cold rinse Rinse at 67 °C Dry W ash immediately after use for dishes with light dirt W ash at 55 °C Cold rinse Rinse at 67 °C Dry Dish with no[...]

  • Page 14

    Cleaning and Maintenance 1 2 Cleaning the Appliance Make sure that the appliance is disconnected from the electrical mains. The outside surfaces and the inside of the door of the dishwasher must be cleaned regularly with a soft, damp cloth. Never use abrasive or acid deter gents. The door seals must be cleaned with a damp sponge. The outside of the[...]

  • Page 15

    How to Deal with Small Problems 1 3 If the dishwasher is to be out of use for a long period The following precautions must be taken: - perform two consecutive pre-rinses; - disconnect the plug from the mains; - leave the door slightly open so that no unpleasant smells can form; - turn off the water tap. Before r e-using the dishwasher after a lay-o[...]

  • Page 16

    General and T echnical Details 14 T echnical Details Capacity Intake Power Supply V oltage Fuse Rating Width of Appliance Depth of Appliance Dimension with Door Open 12 place settings 1÷9 bar 230 V 13 Amps 60 cm 57 cm 11 6 c m EN 50242 EN 50242[...]

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    Not W orking Pr operly cont... If the dishes are not clean at the end of the program 1 5 Check whether: - the right washing program has been used; - the detergent dispenser has opened correctly; - the right amount of detergent has been placed in the dispenser; - the dishes have been arranged correctly; - the spray-arms turn freely; - the water tap [...]

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    Electrical Connections IMPORT ANT: ENSURE THA T THE ELECTRICITY SUPPL Y IS SWITCHED OFF BEFORE CONNECTING. 1 6 Y our appliance must be connected to fixed wiring via the use of a double pole switched fused spur outlet with at least 3mm contact separation. (See technical data for fuse rating). We strongly recommend the appliance is connected by a qua[...]

  • Page 19

    12 Months Guarantee 18 Procedur e when repor ting a fault Give full name, address including post code, home telephone number and business telephone number if appropriate. 1. Quote sales receipt number , make and model number of faulty appliance. This product's reference is as follows: ADP 8242 2. 08457 959722 LO W CALL SER VICE LO W CALL SER V[...]