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    INSTRUCTION MANUAL G G U U I I D D E E F F O O R R U U S S I I N N G G T T H H E E D D I I S S H H W W A A S S H H E E R R A A N N D D T T H H E E W W A A S S H H I I N N G G P P R R O O G G R R A A M M S S[...]

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    Contents 1 1. Safety and operati ng instructions ___________________________ 2 2. Installation an d hook-up ___________________________________ 5 3. Description of t he controls _________________________________ 9 4. Operating inst ructions ___________________________________ 19 5. Cleaning and maintenance _______________________________ 32 6. Trou[...]

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    Safety instructions 2 1. Safet y and operating instructions THIS MANUAL FORMS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE APPLI ANCE: IT MUST ALWAYS BE KEPT INTACT TOGETHER WITH THE DISHWASHER. BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE, CAREFULL Y READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL. INSTALLATION MUST BE PERFORMED B Y A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REG[...]

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    Safety instructions 3 OBSOLETE APPLIANCES MUST BE RENDERED UNUSABLE. CUT OFF THE MAINS POWER CORD AFTER UNPLUGGI NG IT FROM THE WALL OUTLET, AND MAKE SAFE ANY COMPONENTS WHICH MIGHT BE DANGEROUS FOR CHILDREN (LOCKS, DOORS, ETC.). THIS APPLIANCE IS MARKED ACCORDING TO THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ( W[...]

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    Safety instructions 4 LEANING OR SITTING ON THE DISHW A S HER DOOR WHEN OPEN M A Y CAUSE THE APPLIANCE TO OVERTURN, PUTING PEOPLE AT RISK. NEVER LEAVE THE DISHWASHER DOOR OPEN; PEOPLE MIGHT TRIP OVER IT. 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[...]

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    Installation instructions 5 2. Installation and hook-up Remove the polystyrene bask et retainers. Position the appliance in the desired place of installation. The back or sides of the dish washer may be placed up a gainst walls or other furniture units. If the dishwasher is installed near a heat source, fit the special insulating panel to prevent o[...]

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    Installation instructions 6 2.1 Water supply connection Preventing the risk of clogging or damage: if the water pipe is new or has not been used for a long t ime, before connecting to the water supply check that the water is clear and free of impu rities, to prevent damage to the appliance. The dishwasher must always be connected to the water syste[...]

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    Installation instructions 7 2.2 Electrical connection and precaution s CHECK THAT THE VOLTAGE AND THE FREQUENCY OF THE MAINS MATCH THE RATINGS ON THE NAME PLATE OF THE APPLIANCE POSITIONED ON THE INNER EDGE OF THE DOOR. THE PLUG ON THE SUPPLY CORD AND THE CORRESPONDING SOCKET OUTLET MUST BE OF THE SAME TYPE AND MEET THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE. THE PL[...]

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    Installation instructions 8 FOR GREAT BRITAIN ONLY: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE E ARTHED. Fuse replacemen t If the mains lead of this appl iance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13amp f used plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use a n A.S .T .A. ap proved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follo w s : 1. Remove the fuse cover A and fuse B . 2. Fit rep[...]

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    User instructions 9 3. Description of the controls 3.1 Front panel All the dishwasher control are grou ped on the front panel. 1 ON/OFF BUTTON 2 SELECTION PROGRAMS BUTTONS (P1... P5) P1 QUICK TIME BUTTON 3 DELAY PROGRAM BUTTON (on some models only) 4 ½ LOAD WASH BUTTON (on some models only) 5 START/PAUSE BUTTON 6 POWER ON LIGHT 7 PROGRAMS LIGHTS 8[...]

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    User instructions DURATION CONSUMPTION PROGRAM SELECT ION TYPE AND GRADE DIRT PROGRESS PROGRA M MINUTES (2) WA TER LITRES (1) POWER KWh (2) SOAK PANS AND DISHES AWAI TING CO MPLET ION OF THE LOAD Cold prewash 15’ 6 0,03 LIGHT DELICATE DISHES WITH NORMAL DIRT Wash at 45°C Cold rinse Rinse at 70°C Dry 70’ 12 1,00 ECO (*) EN 50242 DISHES W ITH N[...]

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    User instructions 11 DURATION CONSUMPTION PROGRAM SELECT ION TYPE AND GRADE DIRT PROGRESS PROGRA M MINUTES (2) WA TER LITRES (1) POWER KWh (2) + LIGHT QUICK DELICATE DISHES WITH NORMAL DIRT Wash at 45°C Cold rinse Rinse at 70°C 60’ 10 1,00 + ECO QUICK DISHES W ITH NORMAL DIRT, EVEN WITH DRIED-ON RESIDUES Cold prewash Wash at 55°C Cold rinse Ri[...]

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    User instructions 3.2 Washing programs The dishwasher is eq uipped with a control panel, described in chapter "3. Description of the controls", from which it is possi ble to carry out all the power switch-on, switch-off and progr amming operations. Before starting a washing program make sure that: • The water supply tap is open. • The[...]

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    User instructions 13 SELECTION PROGRAM The program selection is possible through the relative buttons (2) . When the button relating to the pr ogram required is press ed, the relative light will come on to confirm the operation. To run programs 6, 7, 8 and 9 select the “main” pr ogram (2, 3, 4, or 5) and then press button P1 (soak), to activate[...]

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    User instructions END PROGRAM When the program finishes, a buzzer sound s briefly and all t he PHA SES/PROGRA M lights (10) flash. Press any of the SELECTION PROGRAMS buttons (2) , stops the light flashins, and the dish washer is now ready to perform a new cycle; opening and shutting th e door or switching the appl iance off and on has the same eff[...]

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    User instructions 15 ANNULLING A PROGRA M To annul the program in pr ogress, it must first be interrupted (see “ I NTERRUPTION OF A PROGRAM ”). Now press buttons P1 + P2 simultaneousl y and the first three program lights will come on. In case that the door is opened during the oper ation, to the next door closing it is going to be necessar y to[...]

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    User instructions DELAY PROGRAM (on some models o nly) (available in all progra ms except the soak program) The PROGRAM DELAY button (3) can be pressed to delay the start of the washing program by 3 , 6 or 9 hours. This function allows you to set the dishwasher to work at your preferred tim e of day. After selecting the delay, start the program (se[...]

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    User instructions 17 To set the delay once the p rogram has started , proceed as follows. If the program you w ish to carry out is the same as the on e already in progress: • press the START/PAUSE button (5) for a few seconds, until the PHASES/PROGRAM lights (10) come on; • annul the program in progress (see relativ e section) and wait for the [...]

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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 progr am that is most appropriate for each type of load. • Do not carry out any preliminary rinsing. • If available, connect the dis hwasher to a hot water supp[...]

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    User instructions 19 4. Operating instructions Once the dishwasher h as been correctly installed, prepare for us e as follows: • Adjust the water softening system; • Add the regenerating salt; • Add the rinse aid and deterge nt. 4.1 Using the water softening system The amount of scale contain ed in the water (water hardness inde x) can cause [...]

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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 rege nerating salt container before starting the washing program . In this way, the excess saline solution will be immediately remove d by the water; the prolonged presence of salt w[...]

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    User instructions 21 WATER HARDNESS TABLE WATER HARDNESS German Degrees (°dH) F rench Degrees (°dF) SETTING 0 - 4 0 - 7 Setting N. 1 NO SALT 5 - 15 8 - 25 Setting N. 1 16 - 23 26 - 40 Setting N. 2 24 - 31 41 - 60 Setting N. 3 32 - 47 61 - 80 Setting N. 4 48 - 58 81 - 100 Setting N. 5 Contact your local water board for information on the har dness[...]

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    User instructions ADDING THE RINSE AID The rinse aid he lps the dishes dry faster and prevents the formation of scale deposits and staining; it is automaticall y added to the water during the final rinse c ycle, from the container situated on the inner side of the door. To add rinse aid: • Open the door. • Rotate the container cap anticlock w i[...]

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    User instructions 23 ADDING THE DETERGENT To open the detergent dispenser cap, l ightly press the button P . Add the detergent and clos e the cap carefully. During the washing cycle, the disp enser will be opened automatically. • When a progr am with hot prewash is select ed (see program table), extra detergent must be placed in the cavity G/H (d[...]

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    User instructions • The market offers liqu id and powder detergents with differing chemical compositions, w hich may contain phosphates , or be phosphate-free but contain natural enzymes . - Detergents containing phosphates are more effective against grease and starch at temperat ures above 60°C . - Enzyme detergents, on the other hand, are also[...]

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    User instructions 25 4.3 General warnings and recommendations Before using the dishw asher for the first time, it is advisable to read t he following recomme ndations concerning dis h types to be washed an d their loading. There are generally no constr aints on the washing of do mestic dishes, but in certain cases it is necessary to take their char[...]

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    User instructions Items which are not dishwash er-safe: • Wooden dishes, po ts or pans: these may be damage d by the high washing temperatures. • Handcrafted items: thes e 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 di[...]

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    User instructions 27 4.4 Using the baskets The dishwasher has a capacit y of 12 place-settings , including serving dishes. LOWER BASKET The lower basket receives the full force o f the lower spray arm, and should therefore be use d for the “toughest” items with a heavier degree of soiling. All types and combinatio ns of loads are permitted, pro[...]

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    User instructions CUTLERY BASKET The cutlery should be arrang ed in an orderly manner inside the basket, with the handles pointin g downwards. Take care during loadi ng to avoid injury from the knife blades. T he basket is suitable for all types of cutlery, except those l ong enough to interfere w i th the upper spray arm. Lad les, wooden spoons an[...]

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    User instructions 29 The top basket is fitted (o n the left) with two plastic racks w hich can be raised to make room for tall glasses, such as stem glasses. On the right there are t wo cutlery racks designed to take knives and teaspoons; when not in use, they can be left vertical, a ttached to the basket. To use the space d esigned for teaspoons, [...]

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    User instructions ADJUSTING THE UPPER BA S KET Version A : the upper bask et can be adjusted in two positions , according to the user’s needs and according to the h eight of the dishes in the lower basket. Proceed as follo w s: • pull out the right-hand basket guide ; • remove the stop, first releasing it as shown in the diagram ; • push th[...]

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    User instructions 31 Version C: the top basket can be set in three different positions on both sides. The rack must be level on both sides. To raise the basket lift it, pulling on the fr ont edge (1) , to the first or second catch depending on the height required. To lower it, pull the release lever (2) . This is also possible w it h the basket loa[...]

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    User instructions 32 5. Cleaning and maintenance Before carrying out any work, a lways unplug the appliance from the electrical supply or switch off the all-pol e disconnection device. 5.1 General warnings and recommendations Avoid the use of acidic or abrasi ve detergents. Clean the outer surfaces and door-linin g of the dishwasher regularly using[...]

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    User instructions 33 CLEANING THE FILTER UNIT • It is adv isable to p eriodically inspect the centre filter C and, if necessary, to clean it. To remove the filter, grip th e tabs, turn them anticlockwise and lift upwards; • push th e centre filter D from the underside to remove it from the micro-filter: • separate the two parts which make up [...]

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    User instructions BEFORE STARTING THE DISHWASHER AFTER PROLONGED DISUSE: • Check that there are no deposits of sludge or rust inside t he water pipe: if there are, allow the water to run from the water s upply tap for a few minutes. • Plug the power cord back into the socket. • Reconnect the water intake h ose and open the tap again. TROUBLES[...]

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    User instructions 35 If the dishes fail to dry or remain dull, check that: • there is rinse aid inside the special c ontainer; • the rinse aid dispenser setting is correct; • the detergent used is of good quality and has not lost its effectiveness (for example, through incorre ct storage, with the box left open). If the dishes show signs of s[...]

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    User instructions 6. T roubleshooting In case of a malfunction, the dish washer will identify th e program by switching on a combination of lights. When an alrm is pres ent, all the PROGRAM lights (7) come on, w hile the PHASES/PROGRAM lights (10) identify the error code: CODE PHASES LIGHTS DESCRIPTION E1 The anti-flooding sy stem (if installed) ha[...]

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    User instructions 37 CODE PHASES LIGHTS DESCRIPTION E7 The appliance is not able to measure the amount of water loaded accurately (on models with turbine flow-regulator only). E8 Anomaly in the sy s tem which distributes water to the basket (where installed). E9 The maximum level of water for loading has been exceeded (on models with turbine flow-r[...]

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    Tü r montieren , Türfeder n vo r Einbau einstellen. Ante s dainstalação , mont ea port ae regul ea tensã odasmolaslaterais. Monta r l a puert ay regula r los muella s laterale s ante s d e l a instalación. WICHTIG: ATENÇÃO: IMPORTANTE: 115 125 135 145 155 115 125 135 145 155 3/4” 3/4” 1/2” SW32 MIN 40cm Cuø10 NOTA : N.B. : REMARQUE: [...]