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INSTRUCTION MANUAL GUIDE FOR USING THE DISHWA SH ER AND THE WASHING PROGRAMS[...]
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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 ___________________________________ 18 5. Cleaning and maintenance _______________________________ 28 6. Trou[...]
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Safety instructions 2 1. Safety 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 REGU[...]
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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 DISHWASHER DOOR WHEN OPEN MA 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. KN[...]
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Installation instructions 5 2. Inst allation 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 [...]
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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 t o the appliance. The dishwasher must always be connected to the water sys[...]
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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 fused 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 repla[...]
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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) 3 DELAY PROGRAM BUTTON (on some models only) 4 START/PAUSE BUTTON 5 POWER ON LIGHT 6 PROGRAMS LIGHTS 7 DELAY PROGRAM LIGHTS (on some models only) 8 PHASES / PROGRAM LI[...]
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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 T ING CO MPLET I ON OF THE LOAD Cold prewash 9’ 5 0,02 DELICATE DELICATE DISHES WITH NORMAL DIRT Wash at 38°C Cold rinse Rinse at 58°C 45 13 0,70 ECO (*) EN 50242 DISHES W ITH NORM[...]
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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) + DELICATE DELICATE DISHES WITH NORMAL DIRT Cold prewash Wash at 45°C Cold rinse Rinse at 70°C Dry 59’ 12 0,90 + BIO DISHES W ITH NORMAL DIRT, EVEN WITH DRIED-ON RESIDUES Cold prewash Wash at 55°C Cold [...]
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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 pro g ram make sure that: • The water supply tap is open. • T[...]
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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 pressed, the relative light will come on to confirm the operation. To run the last four programs in the ta ble, first select the “main” program (P2, P3, P4, P5) and then the soak progra[...]
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User instructions END PROGRAM When the program finishes, a buzzer sound s briefly and all t he PHA SES/PR OGRA M lights (8) 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 appliance o ff and on has the same eff[...]
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User instructions 15 ANNULLING A PROGRAM To annul the program in pr ogress, it must first be interrupted (see “ I NTERRUPTION OF A PROGRAM ”). Now press buttons P1 + P2 simultaneously and the first three program lights will come on. In case that the door is opened dur ing the oper ation, to the next door closing it is going to be necessar y to [...]
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User instructions 16 To reset or change the delay once the program has started: the START/PAUSE button (4) for a few seconds, until the ) several times “until th e the START/PAUSE button (4) to start the new program. • press PHASES/PROGRAM lights (8) come on; • press the DELAY PROGRAM button (3 program delay” returns to zero (all the li ght[...]
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User instructions 17 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 s[...]
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User instructions 18 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 deter ge 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 19 • Do not use table salt as it contains insoluble substances which, over time, may damage the water softening system. • When necessary, refill the r ege nerating salt container before starting the washing program . In this way, the exce ss saline solution will be immediately remove d by the water; the prolonged presence of s[...]
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User instructions WATER HARDNESS TABLE WATER HARDNESS German Degrees (°dH) French Degr ees (°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 w ater board for informati on on the hardness o[...]
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User instructions 21 ADDING THE RINSE AID The rinse aid he lps the dishes dry faster and prevents the formation of scale deposits and staining; it is automatic all 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[...]
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User instructions 22 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 program with ho t prewash is sele cted (see p rogram table), extra detergent must be placed in the cavity G/H ([...]
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User instructions 23 • "3/1" Products If you wish to use detergents which already contain salt and rinse aid, check whether your dis hwasher is fitted with the " 3/1 option button " on the " Controls description " page and then ref er to the section which explains how to use this funct ion. If the button is not provi[...]
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User instructions WARNING! • Make sure that the dishes are secu rely in place so that they cannot tip over or obstruct the rotati on of the spray arms during the washing cycle. • Do not place very small obj ects in the baskets as these could fall and obstruct the spray arms or the wash pump. • Containers such as cups, bowls, glasses and pots [...]
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User instructions 25 4.4 Using the baskets The dishwasher has a capacit y of 10 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 “t oughest” items with a heavier degree of soiling. All types and combinatio ns of loads are permitted, pr[...]
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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 suitabl e for al l t ypes of cutler y, except those l ong enough to interfere w ith the upper s pray arm. Ladles, wooden spoons[...]
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User instructions 27 LOADING THE UPPER BASKET Load plates facing for ward; cups, bowls etc. must always be faci ng downwards. The left-hand si de of the basket can be loaded with two layers of cups an d glasses. On the right plates and s aucers can be slotted verticalli into the forks. Loading examples: ADJUSTING THE UPPER BA SKET The upper basket [...]
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User instructions 28 5. Cleaning and maintenance Before carrying out any work, a lways unplug the appliance from the electrical supply or switch off the all-pole disconnection dev ice. 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 29 CLEANING THE SPRAY ARM, TRAVELLING VERSION To remove the TRAVELLING spray arm, take hold of it and raise it t o release both the spray arm and the pipe from the tank, then detach the spray arm from the pip e. Wash both the pipe and the spra y arm in running water, re-attach the spra y arm to the pipe and return the assembly to [...]
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User instructions GENERAL WARN INGS AND RECOMMEN DATIONS FOR CORRECT MAINTENANCE: • The fil ters should be cleaned under running water using a stiff brus h. • When removing the filter , take ca re that there are no fo od residues on it. If any residue s fall into the washing pi t they might block hydrau lic components, or foul the sp ray arm no[...]
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User instructions 31 If the dishes are not being cleaned p roperly, check that: • the correct amount of det ergent has been ad ded; • there is regenerating salt in side the special c ontainer; • the dishes are being load ed c orrectly; • the selected program is suitable for the dish types and thei r degree of soiling; • all the filters ar[...]
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User instructions 6. T roubleshooting In case of a malfunction, the dish w asher will identify th e program by switching on a combination of lights. When an alrm is pres ent, all the PROGRAM lights (6) come on, w hile the PHASES/PROGRAM lights (8) identify the error code: CODE PHASES LIGHTS DESCRIPTION E1 The anti-flooding sy stem (if installed) ha[...]
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User instructions 33 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 stem which distributes water to the basket (where installed). E9 The maximum level of water for loading has been exceeded (on models with turbine flow-re[...]
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