This document is an instruction manual for a dishwasher, providing guidance on its use and washing programs. It includes sections on safety, installation, controls, operation, cleaning, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Function Description
This dishwasher is designed for domestic use, specifically for washing and drying dishes. It offers various washing programs and features to ensure efficient and safe operation. The appliance is equipped with a control panel that allows users to select programs, adjust settings, and monitor the washing cycle.
Important Technical Specifications
The manual provides general technical data for the dishwasher:
- Width: 597 - 599 mm
- Depth measured flush with the outer edge of the control panel:
- Free standing: 600 mm
- Semi-integrated: 570 mm
- Height (depending on models):
- Free standing: from 850 mm to 890 mm (from 890 mm to 930 mm)
- Semi-integrated: from 820 mm to 890 mm (from 860 mm to 930 mm)
- Capacity: 15 Standard place settings
- Water supply pressure: min. 0.05 - max. 0.9 MPa (min. 0.5 - max. 9 bar)
- Electrical characteristics: See rating plate
Usage Features
The dishwasher offers a range of user-friendly features:
Control Panel:
The front panel includes:
- ON/OFF Button: Powers the appliance on or off.
- START/PAUSE Button: Initiates or pauses a washing program.
- SELECTION PROGRAMS Button: Used to choose from available washing programs.
- PROGRAMS LIGHTS: Indicate the selected program.
- WATER HARDNESS ADJUSTMENT ON INDICATOR LIGHT: Flashes to indicate the appliance is in "water hardness adjustment" mode.
- SALT WARNING LIGHT: Illuminates when salt needs to be refilled (on some models). If the symbol is present, it indicates a regenerating salt warning level.
- NO RINSE AID LIGHT: Illuminates when rinse aid needs to be refilled (on some models).
- OPTIONS: Allows selection of additional washing options (on some models).
- RECESSED DOOR HANDLE: For opening and closing the dishwasher door.
Washing Programs:
The manual details several washing programs, including "Eco" as an example:
| Programme Number & Symbol |
Load Crockery and Cutlery |
Program Progress |
Duration (1) Minutes |
Consumption (1) Water Litres |
Power kWh (1) |
| 1 SOAK |
Pans and dishes awaiting completion of the load |
Cold prewash |
15 |
3.5 |
0.02 |
| 2 NORMAL ECO (*) |
Crockery and cutlery normally soiled |
Cold prewash, Wash at 49°C, Rinse at 40°C, Dry |
140 |
9.8 |
0.65 |
| 3 ECO Eco |
Dishes with normal dirt, even with dried-on residues |
Wash at 55°C, Cold rinse, Rinse at 70°C, Dry |
100 |
11 |
1.3 |
| 4 INTENSIVE |
Dishes with normal dirt, even with dried-on residues |
Cold prewash, Wash at 65°C, Cold rinse, Rinse at 70°C, Dry |
115 |
13.5 |
1.35 |
| 5 ULTRA CLEAN |
Very dirty pans and dishes, even with dried-on residues. |
Hot prewash, Wash at 70°C, Cold rinse (2), Rinse at 70°C, Dry |
150 |
15.5 |
1.70 |
- The ULTRA CLEAN program includes an extra anti-bacteria rinse to further reduce bacteria levels.
- ENERSAVE option: If present, this option is DISABLED by default. It can be enabled to save energy.
- The cycle duration and power consumption may vary depending on water and room temperatures, and the type and amount of dishes.
Options:
- Flexi Tabs: Recommended for multi-function tablet detergent.
- HYCLEAN: Adds a final antibacterial rinse to the selected program.
- Spread HALF LOAD WASH: Allows washing of just a few dishes placed in both baskets.
- PROGRAM DELAY: Allows setting a delay for the program to start (3, 6 or 9 hours).
- ENERSAVE: Indicated option for saving energy.
Loading the Baskets:
The dishwasher has a capacity of 15 place-settings.
- Lower Basket: Designed for larger items like plates, soup plates, dessert plates, and serving dishes. Pots and pans can be loaded upside down.
- Upper Basket: Recommended for small or medium-sized items such as glasses, small plates, tea or coffee cups, shallow bowls, and light objects made from heat resistant plastic.
- Cutlery Basket: Removable top grids for easy placement of cutlery.
- Flexi Duo Top Rack (on some models only): Comprises two independent sliding, pull-out tray racks for easier loading/unloading of cutlery.
Water Softening System:
The dishwasher is equipped with a water softening system to adjust for local water hardness. Users can set the hardness level (from 0 to 5) using the PROGRAM SELECTION BUTTON (3) and WATER HARDNESS ADJUSTMENT INDICATOR LIGHT (5).
Rinse Aid and Detergent Dispensers:
- Rinse Aid: Helps dishes dry faster and prevents stains. The dispenser has an optical level indicator.
- Detergent: The dispenser opens automatically during the wash cycle. It is recommended to use specific detergents for dishwashers, which may contain natural enzymes to break down grease and starch.
Maintenance Features
Cleaning and Maintenance:
- Outer Surfaces and Door-lining: Clean regularly with a soft cloth moistened with water or a normal detergent.
- Door Gaskets: Clean periodically with a soft cloth and water to remove any deposits.
- Water Intake Filter: Located at the outlet of the water supply tap, needs to be cleaned periodically.
- Spray Arms: Easily removable for periodic cleaning of the nozzles to prevent possible clogging.
- Filter Unit: Composed of a coarse filter (C), a micro-filter (D), and two plastic parts (E) that make up the plastic filter. These should be cleaned regularly.
General Warnings and Recommendations for Correct Maintenance:
- Filters should be cleaned under running water using a stiff brush.
- When removing the filter, take care that there are no food residues on it.
- It is essential to thoroughly clean the filters according to the instructions.
- Carefully replace the filters in their seats to avoid damaging the wash pump.
- Prolonged Disuse: Run the soak program twice in succession, unplug the power cord, leave the door slightly open, fill the rinse aid dispenser, and shut off the water supply tap.
Troubleshooting:
The manual provides a troubleshooting guide for common issues:
- Program fails to start: Check power supply, power failure, water tap, and door closure.
- Water remains inside the dishwasher: Check drain hose, drain siphon, and dishwasher filters.
- Dishes are not being cleaned properly: Check detergent amount, regenerating salt, loading, program selection, filters, and spray arms.
- Dishes fail to dry or remain dull: Check rinse aid, detergent quality, and water softening setting.
- Dishes show signs of streaking, staining, etc.: Check rinse aid dispenser setting.
- Visible traces of rust inside the tank: Check tank material, water pipes, cutlery, detergent, and salt container.
Error Codes (Troubleshooting):
The dishwasher is capable of signaling faults with indicator lights.
- E1 (Acquastop failure): The anti-flooding system has been activated.
- E2 (Safety level): The system which limits the water level inside the dishwasher has been tripped.
- E3 (Water heating malfunction): Water is not heated or the heating parameters are not correct.
- E4 (Water temperature monitoring malfunction): Incorrect water temperature.
- E5 (Water intake malfunction): Appliance does not take in water or does not do so correctly.
- E6 (Water pump-out malfunction): Appliance does not pump out the water or does not do so correctly.
- E7 (Turbine flow-regulator malfunction): Appliance is not able to "measure" the amount of water loaded accurately.
- E8 (Alternate washing system malfunction): Interruption of the alternate washing system.
- E9 (Water intake system malfunction): Contact after-sales service.
In case of a malfunction, users are advised to contact an authorised Service Centre.
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