AEG FUS5361XZM User guide

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FUS5361XZM

USER MANUAL

EN User Manual

Dishwasher

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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......................................................................................20

13. TECHNICAL INFORMATION............................................................................24

14. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS......................................................................25

FOR PERFECT RESULTS

Thank you for choosing this AEG product. We have created it to give you impeccable performance for many years, with innovative technologies that help make life simpler – features you might not find on ordinary appliances. Please spend a few minutes reading to get the very best from it.

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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.

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.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do

not 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 for cleaning household-type dishes

and tableware only.

• This appliance is designed for single household

domestic use in an indoor environment.

• This appliance may be used in, offices, hotel guest

rooms, bed & breakfast guest rooms, farm guest houses and other similar accommodation where such use does not exceed (average) domestic usage levels.

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.

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• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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.

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• 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 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.

• To protect drinking water, the enclosed non-return valve must be installed between the water tap and the water supply hose.

• 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.

• Without electrical power, the water protection system is not active. In this case there is a risk of flooding.

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

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WARNING!

Dangerous voltage.

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

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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,

3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

humidity, or are intended to signal information about the operational status of the appliance. They are not intended to be used in other applications and are not suitable for household room illumination.

2.6 Disposal

WARNING!

Risk of injury or suffocation.

• 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

Lower spray arm

Filters

Rating plate

Salt container

Air vent

Rinse aid dispenser

Detergent dispenser

Cutlery basket

Lower basket

Upper basket

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

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4. CONTROL PANEL

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On/off button

Program button

Programme indicators

Display

Delay button

4.1 Indicators

Indicator Description

Salt indicator. It is on when the salt container needs refilling. It is always off while the programme operates.

Rinse aid indicator. It is on when the rinse aid dispenser needs refilling. It is always off while the programme operates.

Washing phase indicator. It is on when the washing phase operates.

Rinsing phase indicator. It is on when the rinsing phase operates.

Drying phase indicator. It is on when the drying phase operates.

End indicator. It is on when the programme is completed.

Door indicator. It is on when the appliance door is open or not correctly closed.

Delay indicator.

Option button

Indicators

Start button

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Indicator Description

TimeSaver indicator.

XtraDry indicator.

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

Normal soil Crockery and cutlery

• Prewash

• Dishwashing 50 °C

• XtraDry

• Rinses

• Dry

All 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

Light soil

Crockery and cutlery

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 designed to wash heavily soiled items with high water pressure and at a high tem‐

perature.

4) 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.

5) This programme controls the temperature of the water to provide special care for delicate items, glass‐

ware in particular.

• Dishwashing 60 °C

• Rinses

• Dishwashing 45 °C

• Rinses

• Dry

• XtraDry

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Programme

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:

info.test@dishwasher-production.com

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

1)2)

Water

(l)

9.9 0.835 237

10.9 1.364 160

13.6 1.455 174

8.2 0.727 30

12.7 1.000 85

Energy

(kWh)

is on and the display shows the

programme duration.

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 flash and the display is blank.

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

the harder your water is. Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales.

Water hardness

German de‐

grees (°dH)

47 - 50 84 - 90 8.4 - 9.0 835 - 904 58 - 63 10

43 - 46 76 - 83 7.6 - 8.3 755 - 834 53 - 57 9

37 - 42 65 - 75 6.5 - 7.5 645 - 754 46 - 52 8

29 - 36 51 - 64 5.1 - 6.4 505 - 644 36 - 45 7

23 - 28 40 - 50 4.0 - 5.0 395 - 504 28 - 35 6

19 - 22 33 - 39 3.3 - 3.9 325 - 394 23 - 27

15 - 18 26 - 32 2.6 - 3.2 255 - 324 18 - 22 4

11 - 14 19 - 25 1.9 - 2.5 185 - 254 13 - 17 3

4 - 10 7 - 18 0.7 - 1.8 70 - 184 5 - 12 2

<4 <7 <0.7 <70 < 5

1) Factory setting.

2) Do not use salt at this level.

French de‐ grees (°fH)

mmol/l mg/l (ppm) Clarke

degrees

Water softener

level

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

Water softener lev‐elAmount of water

(l)

1 250

2 100

3 62

4 47

5 25

6 17

7 10

8 5

9 3

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Water softener lev‐elAmount of water

(l)

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 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

• The display shows the current

setting: e.g.

2. Press Program repeatedly to change the setting.

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

still flashes.

= level 5.

6.3 The rinse aid empty

notification

The rinse aid helps to dry the dishes without streaks and stains. It is automatically released during the final rinse.

When the rinse aid chamber is empty, the rinse aid indicator turns on. If the drying results are satisfactory while using multi-tablets only, you can deactivate the notification for refilling the 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

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.

still

6.4 AirDry

AirDry improves the drying results with less energy consumption. During the

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drying phase, the door opens automatically and remains ajar.

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).

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

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

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.

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.

still flashes.

= AirDry activated.

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 not to be selected at every cycle.

In the other programmes the setting of XtraDry is permanent and it is automatically used in next cycles. This

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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

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 a programme suitable for the type of load and the degree of soil.

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).

9.1 Using the detergent

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).

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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.

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.

Cancelling the delay start while the countdown operates

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

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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.

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

End of the programme

When the programme is complete, the

display shows 0:00. The indicator on.

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.

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 or close 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.

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• Detergent tablets do not fully dissolve with short programmes. To prevent detergent residues on the tableware, we recommend that you use the tablets with long programmes.

• Do not use more than the correct quantity of detergent. Refer to the instructions on the detergent packaging.

• 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.

• Use the appliance to wash dishwasher-safe items only.

• 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).

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

• Make sure that glass items do not touch each other.

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

• Put cutlery and small items in the cutlery basket.

• Move the upper basket upwards to accommodate large items in the lower basket.

• Make sure that the spray arms 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 Internal cleaning

• Clean the appliance interior with a soft damp cloth.

• Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, sharp tools, strong chemicals, scourer or solvents.

• Wipe clean the door, including the rubber gasket, once a week.

• To maintain the performance of your appliance, use a cleaning product designed for dishwashers at least once every two months. Carefully follow the instructions on the packaging of the product.

• Using short-duration programmes regularly can cause grease and limescale buildup inside the appliance. Run long-duration programmes at least twice a month to prevent the buildup.

3. Reassemble the filters as instructed in this chapter.

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 Cleaning the filters

The filter system is made of 3 parts.

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

11.2 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.

1. Disassemble the filters system as

2. Remove any foreign objects

CAUTION!

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

instructed in this chapter.

manually.

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

3. Remove the flat filter (A).

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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.

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CAUTION!

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

11.5 Cleaning the lower spray arm

We recommend to clean the lower spray arm regularly to prevent soil from clogging the holes.

Clogged holes can cause unsatisfactory washing results.

1. To remove the lower spray arm, pull it upwards.

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. Wash the spray arm under running water. Use a thin pointed tool, e.g. a toothpick, to remove particles of soil from the holes.

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3. To install the spray arm back, press it downwards.

12. TROUBLESHOOTING

11.6 Cleaning the upper spray arm

Do not remove the upper spray arm. If the openings in the spray arm are clogged, remove the remaining particles of soil with a thin pointed object, e.g. a toothpick.

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

Problem and alarm code Possible cause and solution

You cannot activate the ap‐ pliance.

The programme does not start.

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

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

• Make sure that the appliance door is closed.

• Press the start button.

• 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.

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

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.