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    INSTRUCTION MANUA L 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 13 1. Descripti on of the control s________________________________ 14 2. Troubleshoot ing _______________________________________ 20 Thank you for choosing one of our produ cts. You are advis ed to read th is manual care fully; it cont ains all the information you need ab out the right conditions for t he proper, sa fe use of your dishw a[...]

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    User instructions 14 1. Description of the controls 1.1 Upper pa nel All t he dishwas her c ontrol s are grouped o n the up per pa nel. 1 ON/ OF F BUTTON Pressing this butt on energises the appliance. 2 SE LEC TED P ROG RAM I NDI C ATOR LI GHTS Illumi nation of this light denotes the program selected and the occurrence of a fault (troubl eshooting)[...]

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    User instructions 15 After using the table to identify the most appropriate w ashing program: • press the ON/OFF button (1) and w ait for the PROGRAM INDICATOR LIGHT (2) to illumina te; • keep pressing the PROGRAM SELECTION button (3) until the indicator light correspo nding to the de sired program il luminates; • close the d oor; after about[...]

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    User instructions 16 1.2 Washing programs Before starting a washing pro gram make sure that: • The water su pply tap is op en. • The correct amount of detergent has been added to the dispenser . • The baskets have been cor rectly loaded. • The spray arm s are able to rotate freely and without obstruct ion. • The dishwa sher door is se cur[...]

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    User instructions 17 CANCELLING THE CURRENT PROGRAM • To cancel the currently select ed program, open the door and hold down the PROGRA M SELECTION (3) button for a few seconds until the indic ator lights for program s 4 and 5 illuminate simultaneo usly (the w ord "end" is dis played on the w indow). • Close the door. • After approx[...]

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    User instructions 18 ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM The dishw asher is equipp ed with an dev ice for the user to adjust the water soften ing system a ccording to the hard ness of the water supply. According to the machin e model, the se lector which acts on the adjustment may be located: • inside the p lastic lo cking ring located on the ri[...]

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    User instructions 19 TO SAVE ON ENER GY! … 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 mo st appropriate for each type of load. • Do not carry out any prelim inary rinsing. • If available, connect the dis hwasher to a hot water[...]

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    User instructions  2. T roubleshooting The dishwas her is capabl e of si gnalli ng a numb er of f aults thr ough t he simul taneous illumina tion o f seve ral indica tor lights, w ith the following meanings : FAU LT DESCRIPTION E1 Acquastop f ailur e The anti -fl ooding sys tem has been ac tivat ed ( for the relevant mo dels only). The syst e[...]

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    User instructions  FAU LT DESCRIPTION E7 Turbi ne flow-r egulator malf unction (for the relevant mo dels only) The applian ce is not able t o "measure " the amount of w ater loaded accurat ely. Interrupt the program and sw itch off the dishwasher. Sw itch the dishwash er back on, program it again and start the w ashing cyc le. If th[...]

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    INSTRUCTION MANUAL W W A A R R N N I I N N G G S S A A N N D D R R E E C C O O M M M M E E N N D D A A T T I I O O N N S S , , G G U U I I D D E E F F O O R R T T H H E E U U S S E E O O F F B B A A S S K K E E T T S S A A N N D D F F O O R R C C L L E E A A N N I I N N G G D D I I S S H H W W A A S S H H E E R R S S[...]

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    Contents 27 1. Safety and operating instructions __________________________ 28 2. Installation and hook-up__________________________________ 31 3. Operating instructions ___________________________________ 35 4. Cleaning and maintenanc e _______________________________ 47 Thank you for choosing one of our products. You are advised to read t his man[...]

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    Safety instructions 28 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, CAREFULL Y READ ALL THE I NSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL. INSTALLATI ON MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN, IN COMPLIANCE WITH T HE RE[...]

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    Safety instructions 29 THIS APPLIANCE IS MARKED ACCORDING TO THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ( WEEE ). BY ENSURING THIS PRODUCT IS DISPOSED OF CORREC TLY, YOU WILL HELP PREVENT POTENTIAL NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN HEALTH, WHICH COULD OTHERWISE B E CAUSED BY INAPPROPRIATE WASTE [...]

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    Safety instructions 30 DO NOT DRINK THE WATER RESIDUES WHICH MAY BE PRESENT INSIDE THE DISHES OR DISHWASHER AT THE END OF THE WASHI NG PROGRAM AND BEFORE THE DRYING CYCLE. KNIVES OR OTHER SHARP-ENDED COOKING UTENSILS M UST BE PLACED IN THE CUTLERY BASKET BLADE-DOWN, OR LAID HORIZONTAL IN THE TOP BASKET. TAKE CARE NOT TO CUT YOURSELF AND ENSURE THAT[...]

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    Installation instructions 31 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 dish washer may be plac ed up agai nst walls or other furniture units. If the dishwasher is installed near a heat source, fit the special insulating panel to pr event[...]

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    Installation instructions 32 2.1 Water supply connection Preventing the risk of clogging or damage: if the water pipe is ne w or has not been used for a long time, before connecting to the water supply check that the water is c lear and free of impurities, to prev ent damage to the appliance. The dishwasher must alw ays be conne cted to the water s[...]

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    Installation instructions 33 2.2 Electrical connection and precautions CHECK THAT THE VOLTAGE AND THE FREQUENCY OF THE MAINS MATCH THE RATINGS ON THE NAME PLATE OF THE APPLIANCE POSITIONE D 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 P[...]

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    Installation instructions 34 WHEN CLEANING AND MAINTAINING THE APPLIA NCE: BEFORE CARRYING OU T ANY WORK, ALWAYS UNPLUG THE APPLIANCE FROM THE ELECTRIC AL SUPPLY OR SWITCH OFF THE ALL-POLE DISCONNECTION DEVICE. FOR GREAT BRITAIN ONLY: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE E ARTHED. Fuse replacemen t If the mains lead of this applianc e is fitted with a BS 1363 A [...]

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    User instructions 35 3. Operating instructions Once the dishwasher has b een correctly installed, pr epare for use as follows: x Adjust the water softening system; x Add the regen erating salt; x Add the rins e aid and detergent. 3.1 Using the water softening system The amount of scale contain ed in the water (water hardness inde x) can cause whiti[...]

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    User instructions 36 x Do not use tabl e salt as it contains insoluble substanc es which, over time, may damage the water softening system. x When necessary, refill the r egenerating 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 w[...]

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    User instructions 37 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: x Open the door. x Rotate the container cap anticlock wise[...]

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    User instructions 38 ADDING THE DETERGENT To open the detergent dispenser cap, light ly press the button P . Add the detergent and clos e the cap carefully. During the washing cycle, the dispenser will be opened automatically. x When a progra m with hot prewash is s elected (see program table), extra detergent must be placed in the cavity G/H (depe[...]

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    User instructions 39 x "3/1" Products If you wish to use detergents which already contain salt and rinse aid, check whether your dishwasher is fitted with the " 3/1 option button " on the " Controls description " page and t hen refer to the section which explains how to use this funct ion. If the button is not provided[...]

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    User instructions 40 WARNING! x Make sure that the dishes are securely in pla ce so that they cannot tip over or obstruct the rotation of the spray arms during the washing cycle. x Do not place very small obj ects in the baskets as these c ould fall and obstruct the spray arms or the wash pump. x Containers such as cups, bowls, glasses and pots sho[...]

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    User instructions 41 3.4 Using the baskets The dishwasher has a capacity of 12 place-settings , includi ng serving dishes. EN 50242 STANDARD LOADS FOR CERTIFICATION BODIES LOWER BASKET UPPER BASKET UPPER BASKET (models with cutlery racks) The upper basket must be set in the low position.[...]

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    User instructions 42 LOWER BASKET The lower basket receives the full force of the lower spray arm, and should therefore be use d for the “toughest” items with a heavier degr ee of soiling. All types and combinations of loads are permitted, provided that the dishes, pots and pans are arranged with all the soiled s urfaces exposed to the water je[...]

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    User instructions 43 CUTLERY BASKET The cutlery should be arrang ed in an orderly manner ins ide the basket, with the handles pointin g downwards. Take care during l oading to avoid injury from the knife blades. The basket is suitabl e for all types of cutlery, except those l ong enough to interfer e with the upper spray arm. Ladles, wooden spoons [...]

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    User instructions 44 The top basket is fitted (on t he 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, attached to the basket. To use the space designed for teaspoons, re[...]

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    User instructions 45 ADJUSTING THE UPPER BA SKET Version A: the upper basket can be adjusted in two positions , according to the user’s needs and accord ing to the height of the dishes in the lower basket. Proceed as follows: x pull out the right-hand basket guide ; x remove the stop, first releasing it as sho wn in the diagram ; x push the guide[...]

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    User instructions 46 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 front edge (1) , to the first or second catch depending on the height required. T o lower it, pull the release lever (2) . This is also possible with the basket loade[...]

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    User instructions 47 4. Cleaning and maintenance Before carrying out any work, always disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply. 4.1 General warnings and recommendations Avoid the use of acidic or abrasive detergents. Clean the outer surfaces and door-l ining of the dish washer regularly using a soft cloth moistened with water or wi[...]

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    User instructions 48 CLEANING THE FILTER UNIT x It is advisable to periodically inspect the centre filter C a nd, if necessary, to clean it. To remove the filter, grip the tabs, turn them anticlockwise and lift upwards; x push the centre filter D from the underside to remove it from the micro-filter: x separ ate the two parts which make up the plas[...]

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    User instructions 49 BEFORE STARTING THE DISHWASHER AFTER PROLONGED DISUSE: x 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 supply tap for a few minutes. x Plug the power cord back into the socket. x Reconnect the water intake hose and open the tap again. TROUBLESHOOTI[...]

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    User instructions 50 If the dishes fail to dry or remain dull, check that: x there is rinse aid inside the special c ontainer; x the rinse aid dispenser setting is correct; x the detergent used is of good qu ality and has not lost its effectiveness (for example, through incorrect storage, with the box left open). If the dishes show signs of stre ak[...]

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