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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DISHWASHER
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Contents 1. Safety and operating instructions__________________________ 32 2. Installation and hook-up _________________________________ 35 3. Description of the controls _______________________________ 37 4. Operating instructions __________________________________ 42 5. Cleaning and maintenance_______________________________ 53 6. Troubleshooting _______________________________________ 57 Thank you for choosing this product. We advise you to carefully read all the instructions contained in thi
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Safety instructions 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. THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC USE, AND COMPLIES WITH THE EEC DIRECTIVES 72/23, 897336 (INCLUDING 92/31) CURRENTLY IN FORCE, INC
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Safety instructions • AFTER INSTALLATION, THE PLUG MUST REMAIN ACCESSIBLE. • IN THE EVENT OF DAMAGE TO THE POWER CORD, HAVE IT REPLACED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. • AFTER CHANGING THE POWER CORD, MAKE SURE THAT THE BRACKET WHICH SECURES THE CORD IS FIXED SECURELY IN PLACE. IF THE APPLIANCE IS INSTALLED ON A CARPETED OR COVERED FLOOR, ENSURE THAT THE OPENINGS ON ITS UNDERSIDE ARE NOT OBSTRUCTED. ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE DISHWASHER AFTER EACH USE TO AVOID WASTING ELECTRICITY. OBSOLETE APPLIANCES MUST
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Safety instructions LEANING OR SITTING ON THE DISHWASHER DOOR WHEN OPEN MAY CAUSE THE APPLIANCE TO OVERTURN, PUTING PEOPLE AT RISK. 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 IN THE TOP BASKET. TAKE CARE NOT TO CUT YOURSELF AND ENSURE THAT THEY DO NOT PROJECT FROM THE BASKET. AQUAS
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Installation instructions 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. To ensure stability, install integrated or built-under dishwashers only under continuous worktops, and screw t
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Installation instructions The dishwasher can also be connected to a hot water supply not exceeding 60°C. Supplying the appliance with hot water cuts down the washing time by approximately 20 minutes, but slightly reduces its effectiveness. Make the connection to the domestic hot water supply using the same procedure described for connecting to the cold water supply. DRAIN CONNECTION Insert the dishwasher’s drain hose into a drain pipe having a diameter of at least 4 cm, or alternatively, place i
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User instructions 3. Description of the controls 3.1 Upper panel All the dishwasher controls are grouped on the upper panel. Version equipped with DELAYED START function Version equipped with ECO DRY function ON/OFF button 1 Pressing this button energises the appliance. SELECTED PROGRAM indicator lights Illumination of this light denotes the program selected and the 2 occurrence of a fault (troubleshooting). PROGRAM SELECTION button By pressing this button in sequence it is possible to select th
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User instructions 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. After using the table to identify the most appropriate washing program: • press the ON/OFF button (1) and wait for the PROGRAM INDICATOR LIGHT (2) to illuminate; keep pressing the PROGRAM SELECTION button (3) until the • indicator light corresponding to t
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User instructions The washing cycle will not take place if the dishwasher door is left open or not properly closed. TABLE FOR CERTIFICATION BODIES Reference standard EN 50242 Reference program BIO (*) Load 10 place-settings Type of detergent B Amount of detergent 25 g Rinse aid setting Depending on the model 3/4 or 4/6 (*) For the relevant models: the ECO DRY function (8) must be activated. EN 50242 The upper basket must be set in the low position. 3.2 Washing programs Before st
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User instructions CANCELLING THE CURRENT PROGRAM • To cancel the currently selected program, open the door and hold down the PROGRAM SELECTION (3) button for a few seconds until the indicator lights for programs 4 and 5 illuminate simultaneously. • Close the door. After approximately 1 minute the dishwasher will advance to the end • of cycle. CHANGING THE PROGRAM To change the program in progress, simply open the door and select a new program. When the door is closed the dishwasher will automat
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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 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. • When possible, skip the drying cycle by leaving the door open when the washing cycle is complete; the air and the residual heat will dry the dishes
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User instructions 4. Operating instructions Once the dishwasher has been correctly installed, prepare for use as follows: Adjust the water softening system; • Add the regenerating salt; • Add the rinse aid and detergent. • 4.1 Using the water softening system The amount of scale contained in the water (water hardness index) can cause whitish staining on the dry dishes, which tend to become dull over time. The dishwasher is equipped with an automatic softening system which uses a special SALT
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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 regenerating 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 water inside the tank may lead to corrosion. Be careful not to confuse the salt and detergent packages; adding detergent to the salt container will damage the
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User instructions WATER HARDNESS TABLE WATER HARDNESS German Degrees (°dH) French Degrees (°dF) SETTING 0 - 4 0 - 7 Setting N. 1 NO SALT 5 - 9 8 - 15 Setting N. 1 10 - 17 16 - 30 Setting N. 2 18 - 26 31 - 45 Setting N. 3 27 - 35 46 - 60 Setting N. 4 36 - 47 61 - 80 Setting N. 5 Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your water supply. 4.2 Using the rinse aid and detergent dispensers The detergent and rinse aid dispensers are situated on the inner part of the door: the
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User instructions ADDING THE RINSE AID The rinse aid helps the dishes dry faster and prevents the formation of scale deposits and staining; it is automatically added to the water during the final rinse cycle, from the container situated on the inner side of the door. To add rinse aid: • Open the door. • Rotate the container cap anticlockwise by 1/4 of a turn and remove it. • Add the rinse aid until the container is full (approximately 140 cc). The optical level indicator on the side of the cap s
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User instructions ADDING THE DETERGENT To open the detergent dispenser cap, lightly press the button P. Add the detergent and close the cap carefully. During the washing cycle, the dispenser will be opened automatically. • When a INTENSIVE program is selected, in addition to the normal dose of detergent, it is necessary to add an additional amount inside compartment G or H. • Use only detergents specially formulated for dishwashers. For optimal washing results it is important to use a good
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User instructions • The market offers liquid and powder detergents with differing chemical compositions, which may contain phosphates, or be phosphate-free but contain natural enzymes. - Detergents containing phosphates are more effective against grease and starch at temperatures above 60°C. - Enzyme detergents, on the other hand, are also effective at lower temperatures (from 40 to 55°C) and are more easily biodegradable. With enzyme detergents it is possible to obtain at low temperatures compa
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User instructions 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. which may cl
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User instructions Items which are not dishwasher-safe: • Wooden dishes, pots or pans: these may be damaged by the high washing temperatures. • Handcrafted items: these 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 dishes must be washed in the upper basket. • Dishes and objects in copper, tin, zinc or brass: these tend to stain. • Aluminium dishes: items made from anodised a
