Aeg FFB53640ZW, 911 544 029 User Manual

USER
MANUAL

FFB53640ZM

EN User Manual

Dishwasher

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CONTENTS

1. SAFETY INFORMATION......................................................................................2

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................... 4

3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...................................................................................6

4. CONTROL PANEL................................................................................................7

5. PROGRAMMES....................................................................................................8

6. SETTINGS............................................................................................................ 9

7. OPTIONS............................................................................................................12

8. BEFORE FIRST USE..........................................................................................13

9. DAILY USE......................................................................................................... 14

10. HINTS AND TIPS..............................................................................................16

11. CARE AND CLEANING.................................................................................... 18

12. TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................19

13. TECHNICAL INFORMATION............................................................................23

14. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS......................................................................24

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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.

Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information

Subject to change without notice.

1. SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully
read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not

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responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result
of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the
instructions in a safe and accessible location for future
reference.

1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8

years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons

with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be
kept away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.

• Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept

away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.

• Keep detergents away from children.

• Keep children and pets away from the appliance when

the door is open.

• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user

maintenance of the appliance without supervision.

1.2 General Safety

• This appliance is intended to be used in household

and similar applications such as:

– farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices

and other working environments;

– by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and

other residential type environments.

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.

• The operating water pressure (minimum and

maximum) must be between 0.5 (0.05) / 10 (1.0) bar
(MPa)

• Follow the maximum number of 13 place settings.

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• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by

the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or

similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• WARNING: Knives and other utensils with sharp

points must be loaded in the basket with their points

down or placed in a horizontal position.

• Do not leave the appliance with the open door

unattended to avoid stepping accidentally onto it.

• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the

appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the

socket.

• Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam

to clean the appliance.

• If the appliance has ventilation openings in the base,

they must not be covered e.g. by a carpet.

• The appliance is to be connected to the water mains

using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must

not be reused.

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 Installation

WARNING!

Only a qualified person must
install this appliance.

• Remove all the packaging.

• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.

• Do not use the appliance before
installing it in the built-in structure due
to safety manner.

• Follow the installation instructions
supplied with the appliance.

• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.

• Do not install or use the appliance
where the temperature is less than
0 °C.

• Install the appliance in a safe and
suitable place that meets installation
requirements.

2.2 Electrical connection

WARNING!

Risk of fire and electric
shock.

• Warning: this appliance is designed to
be installed / connected to a
grounding connection in the building.

• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.

• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.

• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.

• Make sure not to cause damage to
the mains plug and to the mains
cable. Should the mains cable need to
be replaced, this must be carried out
by our Authorised Service Centre.

• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the
installation. Make sure that there is

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access to the mains plug after the
installation.

• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.

• This appliance is fitted with a 13 A
mains plug. If it is necessary to
change the mains plug fuse, use only
a 13 A ASTA (BS 1362) fuse (UK and
Ireland only).

2.3 Water connection

• Do not cause damage to the water
hoses.

• Before connection to new pipes, pipes
not used for a long time, where repair
work has been carried out or new
devices fitted (water meters, etc.), let
the water flow until it is clean and
clear.

• Ensure that there are no visible water
leaks during and after the first use of
the appliance.

• The water inlet hose has a safety
valve and a sheath with an inner
mains cable.

WARNING!

Dangerous voltage.

• If the water inlet hose is damaged,
immediately close the water tap and
disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre to replace the water
inlet hose.

2.4 Use

• Do not put flammable products or
items that are wet with flammable
products in, near or on the appliance.

• Dishwasher detergents are
dangerous. Follow the safety
instructions on the detergent
packaging.

• Do not drink and play with the water in
the appliance.

• Do not remove the dishes from the
appliance until the programme is
complete. Some detergent may
remain on the dishes.

• Do not store items or apply pressure
on the open door of the appliance.

• The appliance can release hot steam
if you open the door while a
programme operates.

2.5 Service

• To repair the appliance contact the
Authorised Service Centre. Use
original spare parts only.

• Please note that self-repair or non­professional repair can have safety
consequences and might void the
guarantee.

• The following spare parts will be
available for 7 years after the model
has been discontinued: motor,
circulation and drain pump, heaters
and heating elements, including heat
pumps, piping and related equipment
including hoses, valves, filters and
aquastops, structural and interior
parts related to door assemblies,
printed circuit boards, electronic
displays, pressure switches,
thermostats and sensors, software
and firmware including reset software.
Please note that some of these spare
parts are only available to
professional repairers, and that not all
spare parts are relevant for all
models.

• The following spare parts will be
available for 10 years after the model
has been discontinued: door hinge
and seals, other seals, spray arms,
drain filters, interior racks and plastic
peripherals such as baskets and lids.

• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this
product and spare part lamps sold
separately: These lamps are intended
to withstand extreme physical
conditions in household appliances,
such as temperature, vibration,
humidity, or are intended to signal
information about the operational
status of the appliance. They are not
intended to be used in other

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applications and are not suitable for
household room illumination.

2.6 Disposal

WARNING!

Risk of injury or suffocation.

3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply.

• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.

• Remove the door catch to prevent
children and pets to get closed in the
appliance.

Upper spray arm

1

Lower spray arm

2

Filters

3

Rating plate

4

Salt container

5

Air vent

6

Rinse aid dispenser

7

Detergent dispenser

8

Cutlery basket

9

Lower basket

10

Upper basket

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The graphics is a general
overview. For more details,
refer to other chapters or
documents provided with the
appliance.

4. CONTROL PANEL

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On/off button

1

Program button

2

Programme indicators

3

Display

4

Delay button

5

4.1 Indicators

Indicator Description

Washing phase. It comes on when the washing phase operates.

Rinsing phase. It comes on when the rinsing phase operates.

Drying phase. It comes on when the drying phase operates.

End indicator.

TimeSaver indicator.

XtraDry indicator.

Rinse aid indicator. It is always off while the programme operates.

Salt indicator. It is always off while the programme operates.

Option button

6

Indicators

7

Start button

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Indicator Description

Delay indicator.

Door indicator. It comes on when the appliance door is open or is not cor‐
rectly closed.

5. PROGRAMMES

The order of the programmes in the table may not reflect their sequence on the control
panel.

Programme Degree of soil

Programme phases Options

Type of load

1)

Normal soil
Crockery, cutlery

• Prewash

• Dishwashing 50 °C

• TimeSaver

• XtraDry

• Rinses

• Dry

All

2)

Crockery, cutlery,
pots and pans

• Prewash

• Dishwashing from
45 °C to 70 °C

• XtraDry

• Rinses

• Dry

Heavy soil
Crockery, cutlery,
pots and pans

• Prewash

• Dishwashing 70 °C

• Rinses

• TimeSaver

• XtraDry

• Dry

Fresh soil

3)

Crockery and cut‐
lery

Normal or light soil
Delicate crockery
and glassware

1)
This programme offers the most efficient use of water and energy consumption for crockery and cut‐

lery with normal soil. This is the standard programme for test institutes. This programme is used to as‐
sess compliance with the Ecodesign Comission Regulation (EU) 2019/2022.

2)
The appliance senses the degree of soil and the quantity of items in the baskets. It automatically ad‐

justs the temperature and the quantity of water, the energy consumption and the programme duration.

3)
This programme is suitable for washing a load or a half load with fresh soil. It gives good washing re‐

sults in a short time.

• Dishwashing 60 °C or
65 °C

• Rinses

• Dishwashing 45 °C

• Rinses

• Dry

• XtraDry

• XtraDry

5.1 Consumption values

Programme 1)

2)

Water

(l)

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Energy

(kWh)

Duration

(min)

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Programme 1)

1)
The pressure and the temperature of the water, the variations of the mains supply, the options, the

quantity of dishes and the degree of soil can change the values.

2)
The values for programmes other than ECO are indicative only.

5.2 Information for test institutes

To receive the necessary information for conducting performance tests (e.g. according
to: EN60436 ), send an email to:

[e-mail]

In your request, include the product number code (PNC) from the rating plate.

For any other questions regarding your dishwasher, refer to the service book provided
with your appliance.

6. SETTINGS

6.1 Programme selection

mode and user mode

When the appliance is in programme
selection mode it is possible to set a
programme and to enter the user mode.

Settings available in the user mode:

• The level of water softener according

to the water hardness.

• Activation or deactivation of the rinse

aid empty notification.

• Activation or deactivation of AirDry.

As the appliance stores the saved
settings, there is no need to configure
it before every cycle.

How to set the programme selection mode

The appliance is in programme selection
mode when the programme indicator

is on and the display shows the

programme duration.

2)

Water

(l)

7 - 12 0.7 - 1.5 45 - 160

13 - 15 1.4 - 1.6 140 - 160

9 0.8 30

13 - 14 0.9 - 1.1 70 - 85

Energy

(kWh)

After activation, the appliance is in
programme selection mode by default. If
not, set the programme selection mode
the following way:

Press and hold simultaneously Delay
and Option until the appliance is in
programme selection mode.

Duration

(min)

How to enter user mode

Make sure the appliance is in
programme selection mode.

To enter user mode, press and hold
simultaneously Delay and Option until

the indicators , and
flash and the display is blank.

6.2 The water softener

The water softener removes minerals
from the water supply, which would have
a negative effect on the washing results
and on the appliance.

The higher the content of these minerals,
the harder your water is. Water hardness
is measured in equivalent scales.

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The water softener should be adjusted
according to the hardness of the water in
your area. Your local water authority can

in your area. Set the right level of the
water softener to assure good washing
results.

advise you on the hardness of the water

Water hardness

German de‐

grees (°dH)

47 - 50 84 - 90 8.4 - 9.0 58 - 63 10

43 - 46 76 - 83 7.6 - 8.3 53 - 57 9

37 - 42 65 - 75 6.5 - 7.5 46 - 52 8

29 - 36 51 - 64 5.1 - 6.4 36 - 45 7

23 - 28 40 - 50 4.0 - 5.0 28 - 35 6

19 - 22 33 - 39 3.3 - 3.9 23 - 27

15 - 18 26 - 32 2.6 - 3.2 18 - 22 4

11 - 14 19 - 25 1.9 - 2.5 13 - 17 3

4 - 10 7 - 18 0.7 - 1.8 5 - 12 2

<4 <7 <0.7 < 5

1)
Factory setting.

2)
Do not use salt at this level.

French de‐
grees (°fH)

mmol/l Clarke de‐

grees

Regardless of the type of detergent
used, set the proper water hardness
level to keep the salt refill indicator

Water softener lev‐elAmount of water

active.

Multi-tabs containing salt are
not effective enough to
soften hard water.

Regeneration process

For the correct water softener operation,
the resin of the softener device needs to
be regenerated regularly. This process is
automatic and is the part of the normal
dishwasher operation.

When the prescribed quantity of water
(see values in the table) has been used
since the previous regeneration process,
a new regeneration process will be
initiated between the final rinse and the
programme end.

1 250

2 100

3 62

4 47

5 25

6 17

7 10

8 5

9 3

10 3

In case of the high water softener setting,
it may occur also in the middle of the
programme, before the rinse (twice
during a programme). Regeneration

Water softener lev‐

el

1)

5

2)

1

(l)

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initiation has no impact on the cycle
duration, unless it occurs in the middle of
a programme or at the end of a
programme with a short drying phase. In
such cases, the regeneration prolongs
the total duration of a programme by
additional 5 minutes.

Subsequently, the rinsing of the water
softener that lasts 5 minutes may begin
in the same cycle or at the beginning of
the next programme. This activity
increases the total water consumption of
a programme by additional 4 litres and
the total energy consumption of a
programme by additional 2 Wh. The
rinsing of the softener ends with a
complete drain.

Each performed softener rinse (possible
more than one in the same cycle) may
prolong the programme duration by
another 5 minutes when it occurs at any
point at the beginning or in the middle of
a programme.

All the consumption values
mentioned in this section are
determined in line with the
currently applicable standard
in laboratory conditions with
water hardness 2.5mmol/L
(water softener: level 3)
according to the regulation:
2019/2022 .
The pressure and the
temperature of water as well
as the variations of the
mains supply can change
the values.

How to set the water softener level

Make sure the appliance is in user mode.

1. Press Program.

• The indicators and
are off.

• The indicator still flashes.

• The display shows the current

setting: e.g. = level 5.

2. Press Program repeatedly to change
the setting.

3. Press the on/off button to confirm the
setting.

6.3 The rinse aid empty notification

The rinse aid helps to dry the dishes
without streaks and stains.

The rinse aid is automatically released
during the hot rinse phase.

When rinse aid chamber is empty, the
rinse aid indicator is turned on notifying
to refill rinse aid. If the drying results are
satisfactory while using multi-tablets only,
it is possible to deactivate the notification
for refilling rinse aid. However, for best
drying performance, always use rinse
aid.

If standard detergent or multi-tablets
without rinse aid are used, activate the
notification to keep the rinse aid refill
indicator active.

How to deactivate the rinse aid empty notification

Make sure the appliance is in user mode.

1. Press Start.

• The indicators and are
off.

• The indicator still
flashes.

• The display shows the current
setting.

– = rinse aid empty

notification activated.

–

= rinse aid empty

2. Press Start to change the setting.

3. Press on/off to confirm the setting.

notification deactivated.

6.4 AirDry

AirDry improves the drying results with
less energy consumption. During the
drying phase, the door opens
automatically and remains ajar.

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CAUTION!

Do not try to close the
appliance door within 2
minutes after automatic
opening. This can cause
damage to the appliance.

AirDry is automatically activated with all

programmes excluding
applicable).

The duration of the drying phase and the
door opening time vary depending on the
selected programme and options.

(if

When AirDry opens the door, the display
shows the remaining time of the running
programme.

To improve the drying performance refer
to the XtraDry option or activate AirDry.

CAUTION!

If children have access to
the appliance, it is advised to
deactivate AirDry as opening
the door may pose a danger.

How to deactivate AirDry

Make sure the appliance is in user mode.

1. Press Delay.

• The indicators and

are off.

• The indicator

• The display shows the current

setting:

2. Press Delay to change the setting:
= AirDry deactivated.

3. Press on/off to confirm the setting.

still flashes.

= AirDry activated.

7. OPTIONS

Desired options must be
activated every time before
you start a programme.
It is not possible to activate
or deactivate options while a
programme is running.

The Option button toggles
between the available
options and their possible
combinations.

Not all options are
compatible with each other.
If you select non compatible
options, the appliance
automatically deactivates
one or more of them. Only
the indicators of the still
active options are on.

If an option is not applicable
to a programme, the related
indicator is off or it flashes
quickly for a few seconds
and then goes out.

Activating options can affect
the water and energy
consumption as well as the
programme duration.

7.1 XtraDry

Activate this option to boost the drying
performance. With XtraDry on, the
duration of some programmes, water
consumption and the last rinse
temperature can be affected.

XtraDry is a permanent option for all

programmes other than and need
not to be selected at every cycle.

In the other programmes the setting of
XtraDry is permanent and it is

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automatically used in next cycles. This
configuration can be changed at any
time.

Every time is
activated, XtraDry is off and
needs to be chosen
manually.

Activating XtraDry deactivates
TimeSaver and vice versa.

How to activate XtraDry

Press Option until the indicator is on.

The display shows the updated
programme duration.

7.2 TimeSaver

This option increases the pressure and
the temperature of the water. The

8. BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Make sure that the current level of
the water softener agrees with the
hardness of the water supply. If
not, adjust the level of the water
softener.

2. Fill the salt container.

3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser.

4. Open the water tap.

5. Start a programme to remove any
processing residuals that can still be
inside the appliance. Do not use
detergent and do not put dishes in
the baskets.

After starting the programme, the
appliance recharges the resin in the
water softener for up to 5 minutes. The
washing phase starts only after this
procedure is complete. The procedure is
repeated periodically.

8.1 The salt container

CAUTION!

Use rough salt designed for
dishwashers only. Fine salt
increases the risk of
corrosion.

washing and the drying phases are
shorter.

The total programme duration decreases
by approximately 50%.

The washing results are the same as
with the normal programme duration. The
drying results can decrease.

How to activate TimeSaver

Press Option until the indicator is on.

The display shows the updated
programme duration.

How to fill the salt container

1. Turn the cap of the salt container
counterclockwise and remove it.

2. Put 1 litre of water in the salt
container (only for the first time).

3. Fill the salt container with 1 kg of salt
(until it is full).

4. Carefully shake the funnel by its
handle to get the last granules inside.

5. Remove the salt around the opening
of the salt container.

The salt is used to recharge the resin in
the water softener and to assure good
washing results in daily use.

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6. Turn the cap of the salt container
clockwise to close the salt container.

CAUTION!

Water and salt can come out
of the salt container when
you fill it. After you fill the
salt container, immediately
start a programme to
prevent corrosion.

8.2 How to fill the rinse aid

dispenser

CAUTION!

The compartment (A) is for
rinse aid only. Do not fill it
with detergent.

CAUTION!

Only use rinse aid designed
specifically for dishwashers.

1. Press the release button (D) to open
the lid (C).

2. Fill the dispenser (A) until the rinse
aid reaches the marking ''MAX''.

3. Remove the spilled rinse aid with an
absorbent cloth to prevent excessive
foam formation.

4. Close the lid. Make sure that the
release button locks into position.

You can turn the selector of
the released quantity (B)
between position 1 (lowest
quantity) and position 4 or 6
(highest quantity).

9. DAILY USE

1. Open the water tap.

2. Press the on/off button to activate the
appliance.

Make sure that the appliance is in
programme selection mode.

• If the salt indicator is on, fill the

salt container.

• If the rinse aid indicator is on, fill

the rinse aid dispenser.

3. Load the baskets.

4. Add the detergent.

5. Set and start the correct programme
for the type of load and the degree of
soil.

9.1 Using the detergent

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CAUTION!

Only use detergent
specifically designed for
dishwashers.

1. Press the release button (B) to open
the lid (C).

2. Put the detergent, in powder or
tablets, in the compartment (A).

3. If the programme has a prewash
phase, put a small quantity of
detergent on the inner part of the
appliance door.

4. Close the lid. Make sure that the
release button locks into position.

For information about the
detergent dosage, refer to
the manufacturer's
instructions on the
packaging of the product.
Usually, 20 - 25 ml of gel
detergent is adequate for
washing a load with normal
soil.

Do not fill the compartment
(A) with more than 30 ml of
gel detergent.

9.2 Setting and starting a

programme

The Auto Off function

This function decreases energy
consumption by deactivating
automatically the appliance when it is not
operating.

The function comes into operation:

• 5 minutes after the programme is

complete.

• After 5 minutes if a programme was

not started.

Starting a programme

1. Press the on/off button to activate the
appliance. Make sure that the
appliance is in programme selection
mode and the door is closed.

2. Press Program again and again until
the indicator of the desired
programme is on.

The display shows the programme
duration.

3. Set the applicable options.

4. Press Start to start the programme.

• The indicator of the running phase
is on.

• The programme duration starts to
decrease with steps of 1 minute.

Starting a programme with delay start

1. Set a programme.

2. Press Delay repeatedly until the
display shows the desired delay time
(from 1 to 24 hours).

3. Press Start to begin the countdown.

• The indicator is on.

• The remaining time counts down

in hours. The final hour is

displayed in minutes.
When the countdown is completed, the
programme starts and the indicator of the

running phase is on. The indicator
off.

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Opening the door while the appliance operates

Opening the door while a programme is
running stops the appliance. It may affect
the energy consumption and the
programme duration. After closing the
door, the appliance continues from the
point of interruption.

If the door is opened for
more than 30 seconds
during the drying phase, the
running programme ends. It
does not happen if the door
is opened by AirDry function.

Do not try to close the
appliance door within 2
minutes after AirDry
automatically opens it as this
may cause damage to the
appliance.
If, afterwards, the door is
closed for at least 3 minutes,
the running programme
ends.

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Cancelling the delay start while the countdown operates

When you cancel the delay start you
have to set the programme and options
again.

Press simultaneously Delay and Option
until the appliance is in programme
selection mode.

Cancelling the programme

Press and hold simultaneously Delay
and Option until the appliance is in
programme selection mode.

10. HINTS AND TIPS

10.1 General

Follow the hints below to ensure optimal
cleaning and drying results in daily use
and to protect the environment.

• Washing dishes in the dishwasher as
instructed in the user manual usually
consumes less water and energy than
washing dishes by hand.

• Load the dishwasher to its full
capacity to save water and energy.
For best cleaning results, arrange
items in the baskets as instructed in
the user manual and do not overload
the baskets.

• Do not pre-rinse dishes by hand. It
increases the water and energy
consumption. When needed, select a
programme with a prewash phase.

• Remove larger residues of food from
the dishes and empty cups and
glasses before putting them inside the
appliance.

• Soak or slightly scour cookware with
firmly cooked-on or baked-on food
before washing it in the appliance.

• Make sure that items in the baskets
do not touch or cover each other.
Only then can the water completely
reach and wash the dishes.

• You can use dishwasher detergent,
rinse aid and salt separately or you
can use the multi-tablets (e.g. ''All in
1''). Follow the instructions on the
packaging.

Make sure that there is detergent in the
detergent dispenser before you start a
new programme.

End of the programme

All buttons are inactive except for the
on/off button.

1. Press the on/off button or wait for the
Auto Off function to automatically
deactivate the appliance.
If you open the door before the
activation of Auto Off, the appliance
is automatically deactivated.

2. Close the water tap.

• Select a programme according to the

type of load and the degree of soil.

offers the most efficient use of

water and energy consumption.

• To prevent limescale buildup inside

the appliance:

– Refill the salt container whenever

necessary.

– Use the recommended dosage of

the detergent and rinse aid.

– Make sure that the current level of

the water softener agrees with the
hardness of the water supply.

– Follow the instructions in the

chapter "Care and cleaning".

10.2 Using salt, rinse aid and

detergent

• Only use salt, rinse aid and detergent

for dishwasher. Other products can
cause damage to the appliance.

• In areas with hard and very hard

water we recommend to use plain
dishwasher detergent (powder, gel,
tablets containing no additional
agents), rinse aid and salt separately
for optimal cleaning and drying
results.

• At least once a month run the

appliance with the use of appliance
cleaner which is particularly suitable
for this purpose.

• Detergent tablets do not fully dissolve

with short programmes. To prevent
detergent residues on the tableware,

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we recommend that you use the
tablets with long programmes.

• Always use the correct quantity of
detergent. Insufficient dosage of
detergent can result in poor cleaning
results and hard-water filming or
spotting on the items. Using too much
detergent with soft or softened water
results in detergent residues on the
dishes. Adjust the amount of
detergent based on the water
hardness. Refer to the instructions on
the detergent packaging.

• Always use the correct quantity of
rinse aid. Insufficient dosage of rinse
aid decreases the drying results.
Using too much rinse aid results in
bluish layers on the items.

• Make sure that the water softener
level is correct. If the level is too high,
the increased quantity of salt in the
water might result in rust on cutlery.

10.3 What to do if you want to

stop using multi-tablets

Before you start to use separately
detergent, salt and rinse aid do the
following procedure.

1. Set the highest level of the water

softener.

2. Make sure that the salt and rinse aid

containers are full.

3. Start the shortest programme with a

rinsing phase. Do not add detergent
and do not put dishes in the baskets.

4. When the programme is completed,

adjust the water softener according
to the water hardness in your area.

5. Adjust the released quantity of rinse

aid.

6. Activate the rinse aid empty

notification.

10.4 Loading the baskets

• Always use the whole space of the
baskets.

• Only use the appliance to wash items
that are dishwasher-safe.

• Do not wash in the appliance items
made of wood, horn, aluminium,
pewter and copper as they could
crack, warp, get discoloured or pitted.

• Do not wash in the appliance items
that can absorb water (sponges,
household cloths).

• Remove remaining food from the
items.

• Make soft the remaining burned food
on the items.

• Put hollow items (cups, glasses and
pans) with the opening down.

• Make sure that cutlery and dishes do
not bond together. Mix spoons with
other cutlery.

• Make sure that glasses do not touch
other glasses.

• Put small items in the cutlery basket.

• Put light items in the upper basket.
Make sure that the items do not
move.

• Make sure that the spray arm can
move freely before you start a
programme.

10.5 Before starting a

programme

Before you start the selected
programme, make sure that:

• The filters are clean and correctly
installed.

• The cap of the salt container is tight.

• The spray arms are not clogged.

• There is enough salt and rinse aid
(unless you use multi-tablets).

• The arrangement of the items in the
baskets is correct.

• The programme is suitable to the type
of load and the degree of soil.

• The correct quantity of detergent is
used.

10.6 Unloading the baskets

1. Let the tableware cool down before

you remove it from the appliance. Hot
items can be easily damaged.

2. First remove items from the lower

basket, then from the upper basket.

After the programme is
completed, water can still
remain on the inside
surfaces of the appliance.

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11. CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING!

Before maintenance,
deactivate the appliance and
disconnect the mains plug
from the main socket.

Dirty filters and clogged
spray arms decrease the
washing results. Make a
check regularly and, if
necessary, clean them.

11.1 Cleaning the filters

The filter system is made of 3 parts.

4. Wash the filters.

5. Make sure that there are no residues
of food or soil in or around the edge
of the sump.

6. Put back in place the flat filter (A).
Make sure that it is correctly
positioned under the 2 guides.

1. Turn the filter (B) counterclockwise
and remove it.

7. Reassemble the filters (B) and (C).

8. Put back the filter (B) in the flat filter
(A). Turn it clockwise until it locks.

2. Remove the filter (C) out of filter (B).

3. Remove the flat filter (A).

CAUTION!

An incorrect position of the
filters can cause bad
washing results and damage
to the appliance.

11.2 Cleaning the spray arms

Do not remove the spray arms. If the
holes in the spray arms are clogged,
remove remaining parts of soil with a thin
pointed object.

11.3 External cleaning

• Clean the appliance with a moist soft
cloth.

• Only use neutral detergents.

• Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads or solvents.

11.4 Internal cleaning

• Carefully clean the appliance,
including the rubber gasket of the
door, with a soft damp cloth.

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• If you regularly use short duration
programmes, these can leave
deposits of grease and limescale
inside the appliance. To prevent this,
we recommend to run long duration
programmes at least 2 times per
month.

• To maintain the performance of your
appliance at its best, we recommend
to use monthly a specific cleaning
product for dishwashers. Follow
carefully the instructions on the
packaging of the product.

11.5 Removal of foreign

objects

Check the filters and the sump after each
use of the dishwasher. Foreign objects
(e.g. pieces of glass, plastic, bones or
toothpicks, etc) decrease the cleaning
performance and can cause damage to
the drain pump.

CAUTION!

If unable to remove the
foreign objects, contact an
Authorised Service Centre.

1. Disassemble the filters system as

instructed in this chapter.

2. Remove any foreign objects

manually.

3. Reassemble the filters as instructed

in this chapter.

12. TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING!

Improper repair of the
appliance may pose a
danger to the safety of the
user. Any repairs must be
performed by qualified
personnel.

The majority of problems that may
occur can be solved without the need

to contact an Authorised Service
Centre.

Refer to the below table for information
on possible problems.

With some problems, the display shows
an alarm code.

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Problem and alarm code Possible cause and solution

You cannot activate the ap‐
pliance.

• Make sure that the mains plug is connected to the mains
socket.

• Make sure that there is no damaged fuse in the fuse
box.

The programme does not
start.

• Make sure that the appliance door is closed.

• Press Start.

• If the delay start is set, cancel the setting or wait for the
end of the countdown.

• The appliance recharges the resin inside the water soft‐
ener. The duration of the procedure is approximately 5
minutes.

The appliance does not fill
with water.
The display shows i10 or
i11.

• Make sure that the water tap is open.

• Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not
too low. For this information, contact your local water
authority.

• Make sure that the water tap is not clogged.

• Make sure that the filter in the inlet hose is not clogged.

• Make sure that the inlet hose has no kinks or bends.

The appliance does not
drain the water.
The display shows i20.

The anti-flood device is on.
The display shows i30.

• Make sure that the sink spigot is not clogged.

• Make sure that the interior filter system is not clogged.

• Make sure that the drain hose has no kinks or bends.

• Close the water tap.

• Make sure that the appliance is correctly installed.

• Make sure the baskets are loaded as instructed in the
user manual.

Malfunction of the water lev‐
el detection sensor.

• Make sure that the filters are clean.

• Switch the appliance off and on.

The display shows i41 - i44.

Malfunction of the wash

• Switch the appliance off and on.

pump or the drain pump.
The display shows i51 - i59
or i5A - i5F.

The temperature of the wa‐
ter inside the appliance is
too high or malfunction of

• Make sure that the temperature of the inlet water does
not exceed 60°C.

• Switch the appliance off and on.

the temperature sensor oc‐
curred.
The display shows i61 or
i69.

Technical malfunction of the

• Switch the appliance off and on.

appliance.
The display shows iC0 or

iC3.

Problem and alarm code Possible cause and solution

The level of water inside the
appliance is too high.
The display shows iF1.

The appliance stops and
starts more times during op‐
eration.

The programme lasts too
long.

The displayed programme
duration is different than the
duration in the consumption
values table.

The remaining time in the
display increases and skips
nearly to the end of pro‐
gramme time.

Small leak from the appli‐
ance door.

The appliance door is diffi‐
cult to close.

The appliance door opens
during the wash cycle.

Rattling/knocking sounds
from inside the appliance.

The appliance trips the cir‐
cuit-beaker.

• Switch the appliance off and on.

• Make sure that the filters are clean.

• Make sure that the outlet hose is installed at the right
height above the floor. Refer to the installation instruc‐
tions.

• It is normal. It provides optimal cleaning results and en‐
ergy savings.

• Select the TimeSaver option to shorten the programme
duration.

• If the delayed start option is set, cancel the delay setting
or wait for the end of the countdown.

• Refer to the consumption values table in the chapter
"Programmes".

• This is not a defect. The appliance is working correctly.

• The appliance is not levelled. Loosen or tighten the ad‐
justable feet (if applicable).

• The appliance door is not centred on the tub. Adjust the
rear foot (if applicable).

• The appliance is not levelled. Loosen or tighten the ad‐
justable feet (if applicable).

• Parts of the tableware are protruding from the baskets.

• The AirDry function is activated. You can deactivate the
function. Refer to "Settings".

• The tableware is not properly arranged in the baskets.
Refer to basket loading leaflet.

• Make sure that the spray arms can rotate freely.

• The amperage is insufficient to supply simultaneously all
the appliances in use. Check the socket amperage and
the capacity of the meter or turn off one of the applian‐
ces in use.

• Internal electrical fault of the appliance. Contact an Au‐
thorised Service Centre.

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Refer to "Before first use",

"Daily use", or "Hints and
tips" for other possible

causes.

Once you have checked the appliance,
deactivate and activate the appliance. If
the problem occurs again, contact an
Authorised Service Centre.

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For alarm codes not described in the
table, contact an Authorised Service
Centre.

WARNING!

We do not recommend using
the appliance until the
problem has been
completely fixed. Unplug the
appliance and do not plug it
in again until you are certain
that it operates correctly.

12.1 The dishwashing and drying results are not satisfactory

Problem Possible cause and solution

Poor washing results. • Use more intensive washing programmes.

• Clean spray arm jets and the filter. Refer to "Care and
Cleaning".

• Refer to "Daily use", "Hints and tips" and basket
loading leaflet.

Poor drying results. • Tableware has been left for too long inside the closed

appliance.

• There is no rinse aid or the dosage of rinse aid is not
sufficient. Fill the rinse aid dispenser or set the dosage
of rinse aid to a higher level.

• Plastic items may need to be towel dried.

• For the best drying performance activate the option
XtraDry and set the function AirDry.

• Always use the rinse aid, even with multi-tablets.

There are whitish streaks or
bluish layers on glasses and
dishes.

There are stains and dry water
drops on glasses and dishes.

The dishes are wet. • For the best drying performance activate the option

The interior of the appliance is
wet.

Unusual foam during washing. • Use the detergent designed specifically for dishwash‐

• The release quantity of rinse aid is too high. Adjust the
rinse aid dosage to a lower level.

• The quantity of detergent is too high.

• The released quantity of rinse aid is not sufficient. Ad‐
just the rinse aid dosage to a higher level.

• The quality of the rinse aid can be the cause.

XtraDry and set the function AirDry .

• The programme does not have a drying phase or has
a drying phase with low temperature.

• The rinse aid dispenser is empty.

• The quality of the rinse aid can be the cause.

• The quality of the multi-tablets can be the cause. Try a
different brand or activate the rinse aid dispenser and
use rinse aid and multi-tablets together.

• This is not a defect of the appliance. Humidity conden‐
sates on the appliance walls.

ers.

• Use a detergent from a different manufacturer.

• Do not pre-rinse dishes under running water.

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Problem Possible cause and solution

Traces of rust on cutlery. • There is too much salt in the water used for washing.

Refer to "The water softener".

• Silver and stainless steel cutlery were placed together.
Do not place silver and stainless steel items close to‐
gether.

There are residues of deter‐
gent in the dispenser at the
end of the programme.

Odours inside the appliance. • Refer to "Internal cleaning".

Limescale deposits on the ta‐
bleware, on the tub and on the
inside of the door.

Dull, discoloured or chipped
tableware.

• The detergent tablet got stuck in the dispenser and
was not washed away by water.

• Water cannot wash away the detergent from the dis‐
penser. Make sure that the spray arm is not blocked or
clogged.

• Make sure that items in the baskets do not impede the
lid of the detergent dispenser from opening.

• The level of salt is low, check the refill indicator.

• The cap of the salt container is loose.

• Your tap water is hard. Refer to "The water soften‐
er".

• Even using multi-functional tabs use salt and set re‐
generation of the water softener. Refer to "The water
softener".

• If limescale deposits persist, clean the appliance with
the suitable detergents.

• Try different detergent.

• Contact the detergent manufacturer.

• Make sure that only dishwasher-safe items are wash‐
ed in the appliance.

• Load and unload the basket carefully. Refer to basket
loading leaflet.

• Place delicate items in the upper basket.

Refer to "Before first use",

"Daily use" or "Hints and
tips" for other possible

causes.

13. TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Dimensions Width / height / depth (mm) 596 / 818 - 878 / 590

Electrical connection

Water supply pressure Min. / max. bar (MPa) 0.5 (0.05) / 10 (1.0)

Water supply

1)

Voltage (V) 220 - 240

Frequency (Hz) 50

Cold water or hot water

2)

max 60 °C

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Capacity Place settings 13

1)
Refer to the rating plate for other values.

2)
If the hot water comes from alternative source of energy (e.g. solar panels), use the hot water supply

to decrease energy consumption.

13.1 Link to the EU EPREL

database

The QR code on the energy label
supplied with the appliance provides a
web link to the registration of this
appliance in the EU EPREL database.
Keep the energy label for reference
together with the user manual and all

EPREL database using the link https://
eprel.ec.europa.eu and the model name
and product number that you can find on
the rating plate of the appliance. Refer to
the chapter "Product description".

For more detailed information about the
energy label, visit
www.theenergylabel.eu.

other documents provided with this
appliance.

It is possible to find information related to
the performance of the product in the EU

14. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

Recycle materials with the symbol .
Put the packaging in relevant containers
to recycle it. Help protect the
environment and human health by
recycling waste of electrical and
electronic appliances. Do not dispose of

appliances marked with the symbol
with the household waste. Return the
product to your local recycling facility or
contact your municipal office.

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