AEG-Electrolux FAVORIT 89020 VIL, F89020VIL User Manual

FAVORIT 89020 VIL

User manual	Dishwasher
Notice d'utilisation	Lave-vaisselle
Manual de instrucciones	Lavavajillas

2 Contents

Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products.

To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend you to keep it in a safe place. And please pass it to any future owner of the appliance.

We wish you much joy with your new appliance.

Contents

	Operating instructions	3		Multitab function	19
	Safety information	3		Washing programmes	20
	Correct use	3		Select and start a washing programme	22
	General safety	3
				Cancel a delay start or a washing programme
	Child safety	3
				in progress	22
	Installation	4
				Interrupt a washing programme in progress
	Product description	4
					22
	Control panel	5		End of the washing programme	22
	Up and down scrolling buttons (+ -)	5		Unloading the dishwasher	23
	Display	6		Care and cleaning	23
	OPTION button	6
				Cleaning the filters	23
	OK / START button	7
				Cleaning the spray arms	24
	Switching on for the first time - setting the
				External cleaning	25
	language	7
				Internal cleaning	25
	First use	8
				Prolonged periods of non-operation	25
	Setting the water softener	8		Frost precautions	25
				Moving the machine	25
	Setting manually	9
				What to do if…	25
	Setting electronically	9
	Use of dishwasher salt	9		Technical data	27
	Use of rinse aid	10		Installation instructions	27
	Adjusting the dosage of rinse aid	11		Installation	27
	Daily use	11
				Fixing to the adjacent units	28
	Loading cutlery and dishes	12		Levelling	28
				Water connection	28
	The lower basket	13
	The cutlery basket	13		Water supply connections	28
	Beer glasses	15		Water inlet hose with safety valve	29
	The upper basket	16		Water outlet hose connection	29
	Adjusting the height of the upper basket	17		Electrical connection	30
	Use of detergent			Environment concerns	31
		18
				Packaging material	31
	Fill with detergent	18

Subject to change without notice

Safety information	3

Operating instructions

Safety information

In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety.

Correct use

•This dishwasher is only intended for washing household utensils suitable for machine washing.

•Do not put any solvents in the dishwasher. This could cause an explosion.

•Knives and other items with sharp points must be loaded in the cutlery basket with their points down or placed in a horizontal position in the upper basket.

•Only use products (detergent, salt and rinse aid) suitable for dishwashers.

•Avoid opening the door whilst the appliance is in operation, hot steam may escape.

•Do not take any dishes out of the dishwasher before the end of the dishwashing cycle.

•After use, isolate the appliance from the power supply and turn off the water supply.

•This product should be serviced only by an authorised service engineer, and only genuine spare parts should be used.

•Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons will cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Force Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts.

General safety

•Persons (including children) with reduced physical sensory, mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge must not use the appliance. They must have supervision or instruction for the operation of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

•Dishwasher detergents can cause chemical burns to eyes, mouth and throat. Could endanger life! Comply with the safety instructions of the dishwasher detergent manufacturer.

•Water in the dishwasher is not for drinking purposes. Detergent residue may still be present in your machine.

•Ensure that the door of the dishwasher is always closed when it is not being loaded or unloaded. In this way you will avoid anybody tripping over the open door and hurting themselves.

•Do not sit or stand on the open door.

Child safety

•This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Don’t allow children to use the dishwasher unsupervised.

•Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of suffocation.

•Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach.

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• Keep children well away from the dishwasher when the door is open.

Installation

•Check your dishwasher for any transport damage. Never connect a damaged machine. If your dishwasher is damaged contact your supplier.

•All packaging must be removed before use.

•Any electrical and plumbing work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified and competent person.

•For safety reasons it is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.

•Never use the dishwasher if the electrical supply cable and water hoses are damaged; or if the control panel, work top or plinth area are damaged such that the inside of the appliance is freely accessible. Contact your local Service Force centre, in order to avoid hazard.

•All sides of the dishwasher must never be drilled to prevent damage to hydraulic and electric components.

WARNING!

For electrical and water connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.

Product description

1Upper basket

2Water hardness dial

3Salt container

4Detergent dispenser

Control panel	5

5Rinse aid dispenser

6Rating plate

7Filters

8Lower spray arm

9Upper spray arm

Optical signal

Once the washing programme has started , a point-shaped optical signal shows on the floor beneath the appliance door.

If the appliance has been installed higher up with a furniture door mounted flush, the optical signal will be no longer visible.

Optical signal
Red light fixed	Indicates the start of a washing programme and remains on for all the
	duration
Red light flashes	Indicates a malfunction of the appliance
Green light fixed	Indicates the end of the washing programme

This dishwasher has an internal light that turns on and off when the opening and closing of the dishwasher's door occurs.

Internal light is equipped with led lamp CLASS 1 in accordance with EN 60825-1: 1994 + A1: 2002 + A2: 2001.

In case that this light has to be replaced, please, contact your local Service Force Centre.

Control panel

1Up and down scrolling buttons

2Display

3OK / START button

4ON/OFF button

5OPTION button

A sequence of displayed messages and audible signals will guide you in the setting of the appliance and the selection of a washing programme and options.

Up and down scrolling buttons (+ -)

These two buttons have a double function:

• selecting within programme menu,

6 Control panel

• selecting within option menu and submenu.

Display

1.Washing programmes: during the progress of the programme these little bars indicate the phase of the washing programme: prewash - main wash - rinses - drying.

2.In this row several details are displayed:

–Setting mode guide to the selection of the washing programme - duration time of the programme, options (when together with the washing programme one or more options are set, the update of the programme duration will occur automatically).

–Once the programme has started indicates the sequence of the running phase and the running time of the programme in progress.

3.Symbols: indicate the options (see chart).

The symbols have the following meaning:

DELAY START : fixed in setting mode; flashing when countdown in progress

MULTITAB : illuminated when the MULTITAB function is active.

SOUND VOLUME : exclusion of the volume for vocal messages. (Except for alarm signals)

CARE PLUS : illuminated when 70° INTENSIVE programme is set

OPTION button

Press this button to enter a menu of options; press again to exit from the menu.

How to set the options

1.Press OPTION button.

2.Press one of the up and down scrolling buttons until desired option is displayed:

DELAY START MULTITAB SETTINGS

3.Press OK / START to confirm and enter submenu.

4.Press up and down scrolling buttons until required submenu is displayed.

5.Press OK / START to confirm.

Control panel	7

6. To exit from the menu press OPTION button.

Option menu		Option submenu
DELAY START	Allows the start of the selected washing programme to be delayed for
	between 1 and 19 hours. The countdown will decrease with steps of
	1 hour. Only in the last hour the decrease is in minutes. Once the
	countdown has elapsed the washing programme will start automat-
	ically.
MULTITAB	Sets the dishwasher for the use of conventional detergents or combi
	detergent tablets (3 in 1 - 4 in 1 - 5 in 1 etc...). See MULTITAB function.
	–	ON: function activated. Use combi detergent tablets. The symbol
		appears in the display.
	–	OFF: function deactivated. Use conventional detergents.
SETTINGS	LANGUAGE
	Allows you to view messages in the required language.
	WATER HARDNESS
	Allows you to set electronically the water softener.

RINSE AID

Allows you to activate or deactivate the rinse aid dispenser.

–ON: activated

–OFF: deactivated

BRIGHTNESS

Allows you to increase or decrease the brightness of the background of the display, 10 different levels can be selected.

Factory setting: level 10.

SOUND VOLUME

Allows you to adjust the volume of the acoustic signals (from 0 to 5). Level 0 means the deactivation of the acoustic signals and the corresponding symbol appears in the display.

OK / START button

Press it to:

•confirm / memorize any option,

•start a washing programme.

The OK / START and OPTION buttons if pressed simultaneously can:

•cancel a washing programme in progress,

•cancel the setting of an option.

It is also possible to return to the factory setting for the following options:

LANGUAGE

BRIGHTNESS

In setting mode press for about 6 seconds these 2 buttons simultaneously; the default language message will appear in the display.

Switching on for the first time - setting the language

1. Press the ON/OFF button.

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2.In the display appears the default language message. If you want to confirm the default language press OK / START .

3.If you want to set a different language use the up and down scrolling buttons until the required language appears in the display. Press OK / START to confirm.

First use

Before using your dishwasher for the first time:

•Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions

•Remove all packaging from inside the appliance

•Set the water softener

•Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt container and then fill with dishwasher salt

•Fill the rinse aid dispenser

If you want to use combi detergent tablets such as: "3 in 1", "4 in 1", "5 in 1" etc... set the Multitab function (see "Multitab function").

Setting the water softener

The dishwasher is equipped with a water softener designed to remove minerals and salts from the water supply, which would have a detrimental or adverse effect on the operation of the appliance.

The higher the content of these minerals and salts, the harder your water is. Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales, German degrees (°dH), French degrees (°TH) and mmol/l (millimol per litre - international unit for the hardness of water).

The softener should be adjusted according to the hardness of the water in your area. Your local Water Authority can advise you on the hardness of the water in your area.

The water softener must be set in both ways: manually, using the water hardness dial and electronically.

	Water hardness		Adjusting the water hardness			Use of salt
				setting
°dH	°TH	mmol/l	manually		electronically
51 - 70	91 - 125	9,1 - 12,5	2		level 10	yes
43 - 50	76 - 90	7,6 - 8,9	2		level 9	yes
37 - 42	65 - 75	6,5 - 7,5	2		level 8	yes
29 - 36	51 - 64	5,1 - 6,4	2		level 7	yes
23 - 28	40 - 50	4,0 - 5,0	2		level 6	yes
19 - 22	33 - 39	3,3 - 3,9	2		level 5	yes
15 - 18	26 - 32	2,6 - 3,2	1		level 4	yes
11 - 14	19 - 25	1,9 - 2,5	1		level 3	yes
4 - 10	7 - 18	0,7 - 1,8	1		level 2	yes

					Use of dishwasher salt				9
		Water hardness		Adjusting the water hardness			Use of salt
					setting
	°dH	°TH	mmol/l	manually		electronically
	< 4	< 7	< 0,7	1		level 1	no

Setting manually

The dishwasher is factory set at position 2.

1. Open the dishwasher door.

2. Remove the lower basket from the dishwasher.

3. Turn the water hardness dial to position 1 or 2 (see table).

4. Replace the lower basket.

Setting electronically

The dishwasher is factory set at level 5.

Enter Option menu - SETTINGS - WATER HARDNESS .

Using the up and down scrolling buttons set the level of the water softener according to the hardness of the water in your area (see chart).

Use of dishwasher salt

WARNING!

Only use salt specifically designed for use in dishwashers. All other types of salt not specifically designed for use in a dishwasher, especially table salt, will damage the water softener. Only fill with salt just before starting one of the complete washing programmes. This will prevent any grains of salt or salty water, which may have been spilt, remaining on the bottom of the machine for any period of time, which may cause corrosion.

To fill:

1.Open the door, remove the lower basket and unscrew the cap of the salt container by turning it anticlockwise.

2.Pour 1 litre of water inside the container (this is necessary only before filling with salt for the first time) .

10 Use of rinse aid

3. Using the funnel provided, pour in the salt until the container is full.

4. Replace the cap making sure that there is no trace of salt on the screw thread or on the gasket.

5. Replace the cap tightly turning it clockwise until it stops with a click.

Do not worry if water overflows from the unit when filling with salt, this is quite normal.

The salt container will require topping up periodically.

You are reminded of this by a displayed message REFILL SALT .

This occurs only at the start and at the end of the washing programme; during the running of the programme the indication for salt refilling is not active.

The refilling salt message can remain visible for 2-6 hours after the salt has been replenished, assuming the dishwasher remains switched on. If you are using salts that take longer to dissolve then this can take longer. The function of the machine is not affected.

Use of rinse aid

WARNING!

Only use branded rinse aid for dishwashers.

Never fill the rinse aid dispenser with any other substances (e.g. dishwasher cleaning agent, liquid detergent). This would damage the appliance.

Rinse aid ensures thorough rinsing, and spot and streak free drying.

Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse.

1. Open the container by pressing the release button (A).

Daily use	11
2. Add the rinse aid in the container. The
maximum level for filling is indicated by
"max".
The dispenser holds about 110 ml of rinse
aid, which is sufficient for between 16 and
40 dishwashing cycles, depending upon
the dosage setting.
3. Ensure that the lid is closed after every re-
fill.
Clean up any rinse aid spilt during filling with
an absorbent cloth to avoid excess foaming
during the next wash.

The rinse aid container will require topping up periodically.

You are reminded of this by a displayed message REFILL RINSE AID .

This occurs only at the start and at the end of the washing programme; during the running of the programme the indication for rinse aid refilling is not active.

Adjusting the dosage of rinse aid

According to the finish and drying results obtained, adjust the dose of rinse aid by means of the 6 position selector (position 1= minimum dosage, position 6= maximum dosage). The dose is factory set in position 4.

Increase the dose if there are drops of water or lime spots on the dishes after washing.

Reduce it if there are sticky whitish streaks on the dishes or a bluish film on glassware or knife blades.

Daily use

•Check if it's necessary to refill with dishwasher salt or rinse aid.

•Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher.

•Fill with dishwasher detergent.

•Select a wash programme suitable for the cutlery and dishes.

•Start the wash programme.

12 Loading cutlery and dishes

Loading cutlery and dishes

Sponges, household cloths and any object that can absorb water may not be washed in the dishwasher.

•Before loading the dishes, you should:

–Remove all left over food and debris.

–Soften remnants of burnt food in pans

•When loading the dishes and cutlery, please note:

–Dishes and cutlery must not impede the rotation of the spray arms.

–Load hollow items such as cups, glasses, pans, etc. with the opening downwards so that water cannot collect in the container or a deep base.

–Dishes and items of cutlery must not lie inside one another, or cover each other.

–To avoid damage to glasses, they must not touch.

–Lay small objects in the cutlery basket.

•Plastic items and pans with non stick coatings have a tendency to retain water drops; these items will not dry as well as porcelain and steel items.

•Light items (plastic bowls etc.) must be loaded in the upper basket and arranged so they do not move.

For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery and dishes

	are not suitable:		are of limited suitability:
• Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or mother-		•	Only wash stoneware in the dishwasher if it
	of-pearls handles.		is specially marked as being dishwasher-safe
•	Plastic items that are not heat resistant.		by the manufacturer.
•	Older cutlery with glued parts that are not	• Glazed patterns may fade if machine washed
	temperature resistant.		frequently.
•	Bonded cutlery items or dishes.	•	Silver and aluminium parts have a tendency
•	Pewter or copper items.		to discolour during washing: Residues, e.g.
•	Lead crystal glass.		egg white, egg yolk and mustard often cause
• Steel items prone to rusting.			discolouring and staining on silver. Therefore
•	Wooden platters.		always clean left-overs from silver immedi-
•	Items made from synthetics fibres.		ately, if it is not to be washed straight after
			use.

Open the door and slide out the baskets to load the dishes.

Loading cutlery and dishes	13

The lower basket

Load larger and heavily soiled dishes and pans in the lower basket.

To make it easier to load larger dishes, all rear plate racks in the lower basket can be folded down.

The cutlery basket

WARNING!

Sharp knives and other items of cutlery with sharp edges must be laid in the cutlery tray or in the upper basket because of the risk of injury.

Place knives, small spoons and small forks in the

cutlery tray which is in the upper basket. Place forks and spoons that do not fit in the cutlery tray

in the cutlery basket.

To ensure that all items of cutlery in the cutlery basket can be reached by the water, you should:

14Loading cutlery and dishes

1.Place the grid insert on the cutlery basket.

2.Place forks and spoon in the cutlery basket with their handles pointing downwards.

For larger utensils, such as whisks, leave off one half of the cutlery grid.

The cutlery basket can be opened out.

Always make sure that you put your hand around both parts of the two-part handle when removing it from the dishwasher.

1.Place the cutlery basket on a table or work surface.

2.Open out the two-part handle.

3.Remove cutlery.

Loading cutlery and dishes	15

Beer glasses

There are the glass holders on the left hand side in the lower basket.

You can arrange there up to 4 beer glasses.

You can fold up the beer glass holders if necessary.

You can replace the beer glass holders with 2 supplied cup racks. You can use them as:

• cup shelves

• champagne glass holders.

Do these steps to remove beer glass holders

1.Pull upwards and push lightly on the hooks from below.

2.Use the hooks to attach cup racks onto the

horizontal bar.

16 Loading cutlery and dishes

You can remove the support that fix the beer glass holders or cup racks if necessary.

1. Use the thumbs to push the support back.

2.Push them forwards to fix the support again.

WARNING!

Do not hold the support with the hand. This can cause injury. Place the hand under the support on the lower basket.

The upper basket

Load smaller, fragile crockery and long, sharp cutlery in the upper basket.

•Arrange items of crockery on and under the folding cup racks so that they are offset from each other and water can reach all items.

Loading cutlery and dishes	17

• The cup racks can be folded up out of the way for tall crockery items.

• Lay or hang wine and brandy glasses in the slots in the cup racks.

•For glasses with long stems, fold the glass rack to the right, otherwise fold it away to the left.

•The row of spikes on the left of the upper basket is also in two parts and can be folded away.

Spikes not folded away: place glasses, mugs etc. in the upper basket.

Spikes folded away: more room for serving dishes.

Adjusting the height of the upper basket

Maximum height of the dishes in:

	the upper basket	the lower basket
With upper basket raised	23 cm	34 cm
With upper basket lowered	25 cm	32 cm

The height of the upper basket can also be adjusted when it is loaded.

18 Use of detergent

Raising / lowering the upper basket:

1.Pull out the upper basket completely.

2.Holding the upper basket by the handle, raise it as far as it will go and then lower

it vertically.

The upper basket will latch into the lower or the upper position.

WARNING!

After loading your machine always close the door, as an open door can be a hazard.

Before closing the door, ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely.

Use of detergent

Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers.

Please observe the manufacturer's dosing and storage recommendations as stated on the detergent packaging.

Using no more than the correct amount of detergent contributes to reducing pollution.

Fill with detergent

1. Open the lid.

Multitab function	19
2. Fill the detergent dispenser (1) with deter-
gent. The marking indicates the dosing
levels:
20 = approximately 20 g of detergent
30 = approximately 30 g of detergent.
3. All programmes with prewash need an ad-
ditional detergent dose (5/10 g) that must
be placed in the prewash detergent cham-
ber (2).
This detergent will take effect during the
prewash phase.

4. When using detergent tablets, place the tablet in compartment (1)

5. Close the lid and press until it locks in place.

Detergent tablets

Detergent tablets from different manufactures dissolve at different rates. For this reason, some detergent tablets do not attain their full cleaning power during short washing programmes. Therefore, please use long washing programmes when using detergent tablets, to ensure the complete removal of detergent residuals.

Multitab function

This appliance is equipped with the "Multitab function", that allows the use of the "Multitab " combi detergent tablets.

These products are detergents with a combined cleaning, rinsing and salt functions. They can also contain other different agents depending on which kind of tablets you choose ("3 in 1", "4 in 1", "5 in 1" etc...).

Check whether these detergents are suitable for your water hardness. See the manufacturers instructions.

Select the "Multitab function " before the start of a washing programme.

Once this function is selected it will remain active also for the following washing programmes.

With the selection of this function the inflow of rinse aid and salt from each respective supply container is automatically deactivated and also the displayed messages for salt and rinse aid are deactivated.

With the use of the "Multitab function", the cycle durations may change. In this case, in the display, the indication of the running time of the programme is automatically updated.

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Once the programme is running, the "Multitab function " can NO longer be changed. If you want to exclude the "Multitab function " you have to cancel the programme setting and then deactivate the "Multitab function ".

In this case you have to set a washing programme (and desired options) again.

If the drying results are not satisfactory we recommend that you:

1.Fill up the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid.

2.Activate the rinse aid dispenser.

3.Set the rinse aid dosage to position 2.

The activation/deactivation of the rinse aid can only be possible with the MULTITAB function active.

If you decide to turn back to the use of the standard detergent system we advise that you:

1.Deactivate the MULTITAB function

2.Fill up the dispensers for salt and rinse aid again.

3.Adjust the water hardness setting to the highest setting and perform 1 normal washing programme without loading any dishes.

4.Adjust the water hardness setting according to the hardness of the water in your area.

5.Adjust the rinse aid dosage.

Washing programmes

Programme	Degree of	Type of
	soil	load

AUTOMATIC	Mixed nor-	Crockery,
3)	mal and	cutlery,
	heavy soil	pots and
		pans
30 MINUTES	Light soil	Crockery
4)		and cutlery
70° INTEN-	Heavy soil	Crockery,
SIVE 5)		cutlery,
		pots and
		pans
65° NORMAL	Normal	Crockery
	soil	and cutlery

	Programme description						Consumption val-
								ues 1)
							2)
Prewash		Main wash	Intermediate rinse	Final rinse	Drying		Duration (minutes)		Energy (kWh)	Water (litres)
			1/2x				-		- 1,7	- 23
									1,1	12
							-		0,9	9
							-		1,7	18
									1,5 -	16 -
							-		1,6	20
									1,4 -	18 -

Washing programmes

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Programme

Degree of

Type of

Programme description

Consumption val-

soil

load

ues 1)

2)

Prewash

Main wash

Intermediate rinse

Final rinse

Drying

Duration (minutes)

Energy (kWh)

Water (litres)

ENERGY 6)

Normal

Crockery

-

- 1,1

- 13

soil

and cutlery

1,0

12

55° 1 HOUR

Normal

Crockery

-

- 1,2

- 12

soil

and cutlery

1,0

11

45° GLASS

Normal

Delicate

-

-0,9

- 15

soil

crockery

0,8

14

and glass-

ware

PREWASH

Any

Partial load

-

0,1

4

(to be com-

pleted later

in the

day)7)

NIGHT CYCLE

Normal

Crockery

-

1,3

14

soil

and cutlery

1,2-

13 -

1)The consumption values are intended as a guide and depends on the pressure and the temperature of the water and also by the variations of the power supply and the amount of dishes.

2)The digital display shows the programme duration.

3)During the Auto washing programme the amount of soil on the dishes is determined by how cloudy the water is. The programme duration, water and energy consumption levels can vary; this depends upon if the appliance is fully or partially loaded and if the dishes are lightly or heavily soiled. The temperature of the water is automatically adjusted between 45° C and 70° C.

4)Ideal for washing a partially loaded dishwasher. This is the perfect daily programme, made to meet the needs of a family of 4 persons who only wish to load breakfast and dinner crockery and cutlery.

5)This programme is foreseen with Care Plus function, which gives a greater degree of hygiene to dishes and glasses. In the last rinse phase the temperature will be held at over 65°C for at least 10 minutes.

6)Test programme for test institutes.

7)This programme does not require the use of detergent

NIGHT CYCLE programme

Night Cycle is a silent washing programme that will not disturb you, even when you sleep. It can be set at night or in times with a more economical power rate.

During the Night Cycle the pump runs at a very low speed to reach a noise level reduction of 25% compared to the declaration programme. As a consequence, it has a very long running time.

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Select and start a washing programme

1.Check that the baskets have been loaded correctly and that the spray arms are free to rotate.

2.Check that the water tap is opened.

3.Press the ON/OFF button.

4.Select the washing programme. ( See "Washing programmes chart" ).

5.If required, postpone the start time of the washing programme.

6.Set, if required, the options.

7.Press the OK / START button and close the door, the washing programme will start automatically.

If the delay start has been set, the countdown will start automatically. Once the delay start has elapsed the programme will start automatically.

The opening of the door will interrupt the countdown. Close the door; the countdown will continue from the point at which it was interrupted.

WARNING!

Interrupt or cancel a washing programme in progress ONLY if it's absolutely necessary.

Attention! Hot steam may escape when the door is opened. Open the door carefully.

Cancel a delay start or a washing programme in progress

1.Open the dishwasher door.

2.Press simultaneously both OPTION and OK / START buttons.

3.The message CONFIRM CANCEL ? is displayed.

4.Press OK / START button to confirm.

5.The appliance returns to setting mode and the message CHOOSE PROGRAMME is displayed.

•If a delay start is cancelled, also set the washing programme has been cancelled.

•If a new washing programme is set, check that there is detergent in the detergent dispenser.

Interrupt a washing programme in progress

•Open the dishwasher door; the programme will stop. The message PLEASE CLOSE DOOR is displayed.

•Close the dishwasher door; the programme will continue from the point at which it was interrupted.

End of the washing programme

•The dishwasher will automatically stop and an acoustic signal informs you of the end of the washing programme.

Unloading the dishwasher	23

The dishwasher's drying system is provided with a device that allows air to circulate inside the dishwasher to prevent residual steam recondensing on the dishes as water droplets. Once the washing programme has ended this device operates intermittently for other

20 minutes, as long as the dishwasher is switched on.

If the On/Off button is pressed or the door is opened during these 20 minutes, the device will be automatically cancelled.

1.Open the dishwasher door.

–The messages PROGRAMME END alternated with PLEASE SWITCH OFF are displayed.

2.Press the On/Off button.

–Leave the door ajar and wait a few minutes before removing the dishes; in this way they will be cooler and the drying will be improved

Unloading the dishwasher

•Hot dishes are sensitive to knocks.

The dishes should therefore be allowed to cool down before removing from the appliance.

•Empty the lower basket first and then the upper one; this will avoid water dripping from the upper basket onto the dishes in the lower one.

•Water may appear on the sides and the door of the dishwasher as the stainless steel will eventually become cooler than the dishes.

CAUTION!

When the washing programme has finished, it is recommended that the dishwasher is unplugged and the water tap turned off.

Care and cleaning

Cleaning the filters

The filters must be checked and cleaned from time to time. Dirty filters will degrade the washing result.

A displayed message will periodically appear to remind you to check and if necessary clean the filters.

WARNING!

Before cleaning the filters ensure that the machine is switched off.

1. Open the door, remove the lower basket.

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2. The dishwasher filter system comprises a coarse filter ( A ), a microfilter ( B ) and a flat filter. Unlock the filter system using the handle on the microfilter, and remove the filter system.

3. Turn the handle about 1/4 a turn anticlockwise and remove the filter system.

4.Take hold of the coarse filter ( A ) by the handle with the hole and remove from the

microfilter ( B ).

5. Clean all filters thoroughly under running water.

6. Remove the flat filter from the base of the washing compartment and clean both faces thoroughly.

7. Put the flat filter back in the base of the washing compartment and ensure that it fits perfectly.

8. Place the coarse filter ( A ) in the microfilter ( B ) and press together.

9.Put the filter combination in place and lock by turning the handle clockwise to the stop. During this process ensure that the flat filter does not protrude above the base of the washing compartment.

WARNING!

NEVER use the dishwasher without filters. Incorrect repositioning and fitting of the filters will produce poor washing results and may result in damage to the appliance.

Cleaning the spray arms

NEVER try to remove the spray arms.

What to do if… 25

If residues of soil have clogged the holes in the spray arms, remove them with a cocktail stick.

External cleaning

Clean the external surfaces of the machine and control panel with a damp soft cloth. If necessary use only neutral detergents. Never use abrasive products, scouring pads or solvent (acetone, trichloroethylene etc....).

Internal cleaning

Ensure that the seals around the door, the detergent and rinse aid dispensers are cleaned regularly with a damp cloth.

We recommend every 3 months to run the wash programme for heavy soiled dishes using detergent but without dishes.

Prolonged periods of non-operation

If you are not using the machine for any prolonged period of time you are advised to:

1.Unplug the appliance and then turn off the water.

2.Leave the door ajar to prevent the formation of any unpleasant smells.

3.Leave the inside of the machine clean.

Frost precautions

Avoid placing the machine in a location where the temperature is below 0°C. If this is unavoidable, empty the machine, close the appliance door, disconnect the water inlet pipe and empty it.

Moving the machine

If you have to move the machine (moving house etc....):

1.Unplug it.

2.Turn the water tap off.

3.Remove the water inlet and discharge hoses.

4.Pull the machine out together with the hoses. Avoid over tilting the machine during transportation.

What to do if…

The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation.

Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved with the help of the indications described in the chart, without calling out an engineer.

Switch off the dishwasher and carry out the following suggested corrective actions.

26	What to do if…
		Display message and malfunction		Possible cause and solution
	•	intermitted audible signal	•	The water tap is blocked or furred with lime-
	•	message OPEN THE TAP in the display		scale.
	The dishwasher does not fill with water			Clean the water tap.
			•	The water tap is turned off.
				Turn the water tap on.
			• The filter (where present) in the threaded hose
				fitting at the water inlet valve is blocked.
				Clean the filter in the threaded hose.
			•	The water inlet hose has not been correctly
				laid or it is bent or squashed.
				Check the water inlet hose connection.
	•	intermitted audible signal	•	The sink spigot is blocked.
	•	DRAIN BLOCKED message in the display		Clean out the sink spigot.
	The dishwasher will not drain
			•	The water drain hose has not been correctly
				laid or it is bent or squashed.
				Check the water drain hose connection.
	•	intermitted audible signal	•	Close the water tap and contact your local
	•	appears in the display		Service Force Centre.
	Anti-flood device is activated
	The programme does not start.		•	The dishwasher’s door has not been properly
				closed. Close the door.
			•	The main plug is not plugged in. Insert the
				main plug.
			•	The fuse has blown out in the household fuse
				box.
				Replace the fuse.
			•	Delay start has been set.
				If dishes are to be washed immediately, cancel
				the delay start.

Once these checks have been carried out, switch on the appliance: the programme will continue from the point at which it was interrupted.

If the malfunction or fault code reappears contact the Service Force Centre.

For other fault codes not described in the above chart, please contact your local Service Force Centre, quoting the model (Mod.), product number (PNC) and serial number (S.N.). This information can be found on the rating plate located on the side of the dishwasher door.

So that you always have these numbers at hand, we recommend you to make a note of them here:

Mod. : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PNC :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

S.N. : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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	The wash results are not satisfactory
	The dishes are not clean	•	The wrong washing programme has been se-
			lected.
		•	The dishes are arranged in such a way as to
			stop water reaching all parts of the surface.
			The baskets must not be overloaded.
		•	The spray arms do not rotate freely due to
			incorrect arrangement of the load.
		•	The filters in the base of the washing com-
			partment are dirty or incorrectly positioned.
		•	Too little or no detergent has been used.
		•	Where there are limescales deposits on the
			dishes; the salt container is empty or the in-
			correct level of the water softener has been
			set.
		•	The drain hose connection is not correct.
		•	The salt container cap is not properly closed.
	The dishes are wet and dull	•	Rinse aid was not used.
		•	The rinse aid dispenser is empty.
	There are streaks, milky spots or a bluish coating	•	Decrease rinse aid dosing.
	on glasses and dishes
	Water drops have dried onto glasses and dishes	•	Increase rinse aid dosing.
		•	The detergent may be the cause. Contact the
			detergent manufacturer’s consumer care line.

If after all these checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Force Centre.

Technical data

Dimension	Width - height - depth (cm)	59,6 x 85,8-93,8 x 55
Electrical connection - Voltage	Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating
- Overall power - Fuse	plate on the inner edge of the dishwasher's door
Water supply pressure	Minimum - Maximum (MPa)	0,05 - 0,8
Capacity	Place settings	12

Installation instructions

Installation

WARNING!

Any electrical and/or plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician and/or plumber or competent person.

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Remove all packaging before positioning the machine.

If possible, position the machine next to a water tap and a drain.

This dishwasher is designed to be fitted under a kitchen counter or work surface. Attention! Carefully follow the instructions on the enclosed template for building in the dishwasher and fitting the furniture panel.

No further openings for the venting of the dishwasher are required, but only to let the water fill and drain hose and power supply cable pass through.

The dishwasher incorporates adjustable feet to allow the adjustment of the height. During all operations that involve accessibility to internal components the dishwasher has to be unplugged.

When inserting the machine, ensure that the water inlet hose, the drain hose and the supply cable are not kinked or squashed.

Fixing to the adjacent units

The dishwasher must be secured against tilting.

Therefore make sure that the counter it is fixed under, is suitably secured to a fixed structure (adjacent kitchen unites, cabinets, wall).

Levelling

Good levelling is essential for correct closure and sealing of the door. When the appliance is correctly levelled, the door will not catch on either side of the cabinet. If the door does not close correctly, loosen or tighten the adjustable feet until the machine is perfectly level.

Water connection

Water supply connections

This appliance can be connected to either a hot (max. 60°) or cold water supply.

With a hot water supply you can have a significant reduction of energy consumption. This however, depends on how the hot water is produced. (We suggest alternative sources of energy that are more environmentally friendly as e.g. solar or photovoltaic panels and aeolian).

For making the connection itself, the coupling nut fitted to the machine's supply hose is designed to screw onto a 3/4" thread spout or to a purpose made quick-coupling tap such as the Press-block.

The water pressure must be within the limits given in the "Technical specifications". Your local Water Authority will advise you on the average mains pressure in your area.

The water inlet hose must not be kinked, crushed, or entangled when it is being connected. The dishwasher features fill and drain hoses which can be turned either to the left or the right to suit the installation by means of the locknut.

The locknut must be correctly fitted to avoid water leaks.

(Attention! NOT all models of dishwashers have fill and drain hoses provided with locknut. In this case, this kind of facility is not possible). If the machine is connected to new pipes or pipes which have not been used for a long time, you should run the water for a few minutes before connecting the inlet hose.

DO NOT use connection hoses which have previously been used for an old appliance.

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This appliance has been fitted with safety features which will prevent the water used in the appliance from returning back into the drinking water system. This appliance complies with the applicable plumbing regulations.

Water inlet hose with safety valve

After connecting the double-walled water inlet hose, the safety valve is next to the tap. Therefore the water inlet hose is only under pressure while the water is running. If the water inlet hose starts to leak during this operation, the safety valve cuts off the running water.

Please take care when installing the water inlet hose:

•The electrical cable for the safety valve is in the double-walled water inlet hose. Do not immerse the water inlet hose or the safety valve in water.

•If water inlet hose or the safety valve is damaged, remove the mains plug immediately.

•A water inlet hose with safety valve must only be replaced by a specialist or by the Service Force Centre.

WARNING!

Warning! Dangerous voltage.

Water outlet hose connection

The end of the drain hose can be connected in the following ways:

1.To the sink outlet spigot, securing it to the underside of the work surface. This will prevent waste water from the sink running into the machine.

2.To a stand pipe provided with vent-hole, minimum internal diameter 4 cm.