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Contents EN 1. Safety and operating instructions____________________________ 3 2. Installation and hook-up___________________________________ 7 3. Description of the controls _________________________________ 10 4. Operating instructions ____________________________________ 18 5. Cleaning and maintenance ________________________________ 26 2. Troubleshooting _________________________________________ 30 Thank you for choosing this product.
EN Safety instruction 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.
Safety Instruction EN 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 CORRECTLY, YOU WILL HELP PREVENT POTENTIAL NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN HEALTH, WHICH COULD OTHERWISE BE CAUSED BY INAPPROPRIATE WASTE HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT.
EN Safety Instructions 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. KNIVES OR OTHER SHARP-ENDED COOKING UTENSILS MUST BE PLACED IN THE CUTLERY BASKET BLADE-DOWN, OR LAID HORIZONTAL AND ENSURE THAT THEY DO NOT PROJECT FROM THE BASKET. AQUASTOP MODELS THE AQUASTOP DEVICE PREVENTS FLOODING IN THE EVENT OF A WATER LEAK.
Installation instructions EN 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.
Installation Instructions EN 2.1 Water supply connection Preventing the risk of clogging or damage: the water pipe is new or has not been used for a long time, before connecting to the water supply check that the water is clear and free of impurities, to prevent damage to the appliance. The dishwasher must always be connected to the water system with new hoses; old or used hoses must never be reused.
Installation Instructions EN In the event of damage to the supply cord, have it replaced by the an Authorized Technical Service Centre in order to avoid any risk. If this lamp needs changing, contact the manufacturer or an Authorised Service Centre. The lamp must be of the same type and have the same characteristics as the one already installed (see dataplate next to the lamp holder).
User instructions EN 3. Description of the controls 3.1 Upper panel All the dishwasher controls are grouped on the upper panel. Switch-on, programming, switch-off etc. procedures are only possible when the door is open. � � � � � �� �� � � � � �� �� 2 1 ON/OFF BUTTON Pressing this button energises the appliance. SELECTED PROGRAM INDICATOR LIGHTS 2 Illumination of this light denotes the program selected and theoccurrence of a fault (troubleshooting).
User Instructions 8 9 EN "2/1" OPTION BUTTON Press this button to activate the option for use of 2/1 products. "2/1" OPTION LIGHT Illuminates to indicate that the function is activated. WASH-ZONE BUTTON 10 Press this button to select the zone where you wish to concentrate the washing action. WASH-ZONE LIGHTS 11 12 13 If one of the lights is on, the wash-zone washing system has been selected. PROGRAM DELAY BUTTON Press this button to delay the start of the program by up to 9 hours.
User instructions EN SETTING THE WASHING PROGRAM AND SWITCHING ON To select the most suitable program for the dishes to be washed refer to the table below, which indicates the most appropriate program according to dish type and degree of soiling.
User instructions PROGRAMME Nr 6 7 Symbol PROGRAM PROGRESS CONSUMPTION MINUTES (1) WATER LITRES ENERGY (KWh) (1) DETERGENT GRAMS 40' 3,5 0,7 - 70' 10 0,9 20 170' 13 1,05 30 Wash at 70°C Mixed dishes, Rinse at 70°C very dirty Dry 100' 14 1,3 30 Prewash at 45°C Mixed dishes Wash at 68°C 2 cold rinses and pans, Rinse at 70°C very dirty Dry 110' 16 1,5 10+30 (**) Name Clean mixed dishes requiring rinsing RINSE and warming before taking to table Crystal, porcelain and LIGHT mixe
User instructions EN 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.
User instructions � � � � � �� �� � EN � � � �� �� 2 EXTRA PROGRAMS Button (6) gives access to five extra programs in addition to the ones which can be selected directly using the program selector button. This button must be pressed (the light comes on) after selection of the “main” program (1, 2, 3, 4 or 5). This function is retained in the memory, so the button has to be pressed again (the light goes out) if the user wishes to execute one of the 5 main programs at the next cycle.
EN 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. TO CUT DOWN ON DETERGENT CONSUMPTION! … AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT The phosphates contained in dishwasher detergents are harmful to the environment.
User instructions EN END OF CYCLE At the end of the program the beeper sounds briefly and the lights of programs 4 and 5 flash. To switch off the dishwasher, open the door and press the ON/OFF button (1). � � � � � �� �� � � � � �� �� 2 REMOVING THE DISHES At the end of the washing program, wait at least 20 minutes before removing the dishes, to allow them to cool down.
EN User instructions 3. Operating instructions Once the dishwasher has been correctly installed, prepare for use as follows: • Add the rinse aid and detergent. 3.1 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.
User instructions EN To add rinse aid: • Open the door. • Open the door “S”. • Add the rinse aid until the container is full (approximately 140 cc). The optical level indicator “O” on the side of the cap should be completely obscured. Refill the rinse aid when the optical level indicator becomes clear again, or when the rinse aid warning light illuminates. • Close the door. • Use a cloth to remove any spillage of rinse aid which might lead to the formation of excess foam.
EN User instructions • Use only detergents specially formulated for dishwashers. For optimal washing results it is important to use a good quality detergent. • The detergent packs must be sealed and stored in a dry place to prevent the formation of lumps which may negatively affect washing results. Once opened the detergent packs should not be kept for too long, otherwise the detergent loses its effectiveness.
User instructions EN 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.
User instructions EN WARNING! • Make sure that the dishes are securely in place so that they cannot tip over or obstruct the rotation of the spray arms during the washing cycle. • Do not place very small objects in the baskets as these could fall and obstruct the spray arms or the wash pump. • Containers such as cups, bowls, glasses and pots should always be loaded with the opening facing downwards and with any cavities at an angle, to allow the water to drain out.
User instructions 4.4 EN Using the baskets The dishwasher has a capacity of 12 place-settings, including serving dishes.
EN User instructions The basket is fitted with plate racks which can be stowed horizontal if required. A B The photos show the rack for normal glasses (item A) and for flute glasses (item B).
User instructions EN CUTLERY BASKET Cutlery must be placed with the tips facing downward. The cutlery basket features an exclusive system of independent sliding tipup supports, offering a series of combinations to allow optimum use of the space available. It can also be separated into two parts.
User instructions EN 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.
User instructions EN To remove the upper spray arms, unscrew the locking ring. Wash them under running water and carefully replace them in their seats, checking that their rotary movement is in no way impeded. CLEANING THE FILTER UNIT • It is advisable to periodically inspect the centre filter C and, if necessary, to clean it.
User instructions EN GENERAL WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CORRECT MAINTENANCE: • The filters should be cleaned under running water using a stiff brush. • It is essential to thoroughly clean the filters according to the above instructions: the dishwasher cannot function if the filters are clogged. • Carefully replace filters in their seats, to avoid damaging the wash pump. PROLONGED DISUSE: • Run the soak program twice in succession. • Unplug power cord from the socket.
User instructions EN If the dishes are not being cleaned properly, check that: • the correct amount of detergent has been added; • there is no object obstructing the rotation of the spray arms; • the dishes are being loaded correctly; • the selected program is suitable for the dish types and their degree of soiling; • all the filters are clean and positioned correctly; • the spray arm nozzles are not obstructed.
User instructions EN 6. Troubleshooting The dishwasher is capable of signalling a number of faults through the simultaneous illumination of several indicator lights, with the following meanings: FAULT DESCRIPTION E1 Acquastop failure The anti-flooding system has been activated (for the relevant models only). The system is tripped in case of water leaks. Contact the after-sales service. E2 Safety level The system which limits the water level inside the dishwasher has been tripped.
User instructions FAULT EN DESCRIPTION E7 Turbine flow-regulator malfunction (some models sonly) The appliance is not able to “measure” the amount of water loaded accurately. Interrupt the program and switch off the dishwasher. Switch the dishwasher back on, program it again and start the washing cycle. If the problem persists, contact the after-sales service. E8 Alternate washing system malfunction Interrupt the program and switch off the dishwasher.
EN User instructions TECHNICAL DATA Width 858 mm Depth measured flush with the outer edge of the control panel 550 mm Height (depending on models) 580 mm Capcity 12 Standard place settings Water supply pressure min. 0,05 - max. 0,9 MPa (min. 0.5 – max.
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