AEG-Electrolux F80873 User Manual

FAVORIT 80873

User manual Dishwasher

Contents

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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 plac e. An d p le as e pass it to any future owner of the appliance.

We wish you much joy with your new appliance.

Contents

Operating instructions 3

Safety information 3

Correct use 3
General safety 3
Child safety 3
Installation 4

Product description 5
Control panel 6

Up and down scrolling buttons (+ -) 6
Display 6
OPTION button 7
RESET button 8
OK / START button 8
Switching on for the first time - setting the
language 8

First use 8
Set the water softener 9

Setting manually 9
Setting electronically 10

Use of dishwasher salt 10
Use of rinse aid 11

Adjusting the dosage of rinse aid 11

Daily use 12
Load cutlery and dishes 12

The lower basket 13
The cutlery basket 14
Beer glasses 15
The upper basket 17
Adjusting the height of the upper basket

Use of detergent 18

Fill with detergent 19

Multi-tab function 20

Washing programmes 21
Select and start a washing programme 22

Cancel a delay start or a washing programme
in progress 22
Interrupt a washing programme in progress

End of the washing programme 23

Unloading the dishwasher 23
Care and cleaning 23

Cleaning the filters 23
Cleaning the spray arms 25
External cleaning 25
Internal cleaning 25
Prolonged periods of non-operation 25
Frost precautions 25
Moving the machine 25

What to do if… 25
Technical data 27
Hints for test institutes 27

Installation instructions 28

Installation 28

Fitting under a counter (kitchen worktop or
sink) 29
Levelling 29

Water connection 29

Water supply connections 29
Water inlet hose with safety valve 30
Water outlet hose connection 31

Electrical connection 32

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Environment concerns 32

Packaging material 32

Subject to change without notice

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Safety information

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.

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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.

Safety information

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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

Product description

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1 Upper basket
2 Water hardness dial
3 Salt container
4 Detergent dispenser
5 Rinse aid dispenser
6 Rating plate
7 Filters
8 Lower spray arm
9 Upper spray arm

10 Worktop

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

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Control panel

1 ON/OFF button
2 Up and down scrolling buttons
3 OPTION button
4 RESET button
5 OK / START button
6 Display

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,

• selecting within option menu and submenu.

Display

1 This row of individual lamps is divided in two sections: Program menu and Options

menu.
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.

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Symbols: indicate the options (see chart).

The symbols have the following meaning:

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

CARE PLUS: illuminated when 70° INTENSIVE programme is set

MULTITAB: illuminated when the MULTITAB function is active.

SOUND VOLUME: exclusion of the acoustic signals.

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.

6.

To exit from the menu press OPTION button.

Control panel

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Option menu Option submenu

DELAY START

MULTITAB

SETTINGS LANGUAGE

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 automatically.

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.

Allows you to view messages in the required language.

First use

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Option menu Option submenu

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

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

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.

CONTRAST

A ll ow s y o u t o i nc r ea se or d e cr ea s e t he contrast of the display, 10 different
levels can be selected.
Factory setting: level 5.

RESET button

Press it to:

• cancel a washing programme in progress

• cancel the setting of an option.

appears in the display.

OK / START button

Press it to:

• confirm / memorize any option,

• start a washing programme.

Switching on for the first time - setting the language

1.

Press the ON/OFF button.

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

Set the water softener

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").

Set 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

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

< 4 < 7 < 0,7 1 level 1 no

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Use of salt

Setting manually

The dishwasher is factory set at position 2.

1. Open the dishwasher door.

2. Remove the lower basket from the dish-

washer.

3. Turn the water hardness dial to position 1

or 2 (see table).

4. Replace the lower basket.

Use of dishwasher salt

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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) .

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 clock-

wise 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

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).

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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.

Daily use

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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.

Load 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 mother­of-pearls handles.

• Plastic items that are not heat resistant.

• Older cutlery with glued parts that are not
temperature resistant.

• Bonded cutlery items or dishes.

• Pewter or copper items.

• Lead crystal glass.

• Steel items prone to rusting.

• Wooden platters.

• Items made from synthetics fibres.

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

The lower basket

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

Load cutlery and dishes

• Only wash stoneware in the dishwasher if it
is specially marked as being dishwasher-safe
by the manufacturer.

• Glazed patterns may fade if machine washed
frequently.

• Silver and aluminium parts have a tendency
to discolour during washing: Residues, e.g.
egg white, egg yolk and mustard often cause
discolouring and staining on silver. Therefore
always clean left-overs from silver immedi­ately, if it is not to be washed straight after
use.

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To make it easie r to lo ad larger dishes, all rear plate
racks in the lower basket can be folded down.

Load cutlery and dishes

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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:

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.

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.

Load cutlery and dishes

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

• cup shelves

• champagne glass holders.

Load cutlery and dishes

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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.

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.

• 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.

Load cutlery and dishes

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• For glasses with long stems, fold the glass

rack to the right, otherwise fold it away to
the left.

Use of detergent

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• 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 22 cm 30 cm

With upper basket lowered 24 cm 29 cm

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

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.

2. Fill the detergent dispenser (1) with deter­gent. 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 ad­ditional detergent dose (5/10 g) that must
be placed in the prewash detergent cham­ber (2).

This detergent will take effect during the
prewash phase.

Use of detergent

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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.

Multi-tab function

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Multi-tab 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.
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

Washing programmes

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Programme Degree of

soil

AUTOMATIC3)Mixed nor-

mal and
heavy soil

30 MINUTES4)Light soil Crockery

70° INTEN-

5)

SIVE

Heavy soil Crockery,

Type of

load

Crockery,
cutlery,
pots and
pans

and cutlery

cutlery,
pots and

Programme description Consumption val-

ues

Prewash

Main wash

Intermediate rinse

Final rinse

Drying

Duration (minutes)2)Energy (kWh)

-

1/2x

-

-

1)

1,1 - 1,7

0,9

1,5 -1,7

Water (litres)

12 - 23

9

16 - 18

pans

65° NORMAL Normal

soil

6)

ENERGY

Normal
soil

55° 1 HOUR Normal

soil

45° GLASS Normal

soil

Crockery
and cutlery

Crockery
and cutlery

Crockery
and cutlery

Delicate
crockery
and glass-

-

18 - 20

1,4 - 1,6

-

12 - 13

1,0 - 1,1

-

11 - 12

1,0 - 1,2

-

14 - 15

0,8 -0,9

ware

PREWASH Any Partial load

(to be com-

­0,1

4

pleted later
in the

7)

day)

NIGHT CYCLE Normal

soil

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.

Crockery
and cutlery

-

13 - 14

1,2- 1,3

Select and start a washing programme

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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.

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.

Press RESET button.

2.

The message CONFIRM CANCEL ? is displayed.

3.

Press OK / START button to confirm.

4.

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 dis-

penser.

Unloading the dishwasher

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.

•

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

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.

Press the ON/OFF button.

2. Open the dishwasher door.

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

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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.

Care and cleaning

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WARNING!

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

1. Open the door, remove the lower basket.

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 anti-

clockwise 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.

What to do if…

Cleaning the spray arms

NEVER try to remove the spray arms.

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.

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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.

What to do if…

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Display message and malfunction Possible cause and solution

• intermitted audible signal

•

message OPEN THE TAP in the display

The dishwasher does not fill with water

• intermitted audible signal

•

DRAIN BLOCKEDmessage in the display

The dishwasher will not drain

• intermitted audible signal

•

appears in the display

Anti-flood device is activated

The programme does not start. • The dishwasher’s door has not been properly

• The water tap is blocked or furred with lime­scale.

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.

• The sink spigot is blocked.
Clean out the sink spigot.

• The water drain hose has not been correctly
laid or it is bent or squashed.

Check the water drain hose connection.

• Close the water tap and contact your local
Service Force Centre.

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. : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The wash results are not satisfactory

The dishes are not clean • The wrong washing programme has been se-

lected.

Technical data

The wash results are not satisfactory

• 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 com­partment 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 in­correct 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.

There are streaks, milky spots or a bluish coating
on glasses and dishes

Water drops have dried onto glasses and dishes • Increase rinse aid dosing.

• The rinse aid dispenser is empty.

• Decrease 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.

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Technical data

Dimension Width - height - depth (cm) 60 x 85 x 63,5

Electrical connection - Voltage

- Overall power - Fuse

Water supply pressure Minimum - Maximum (MPa) 0,05 - 0,8

Capacity Place settings 12

Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating
plate on the inner edge of the dishwasher's door

Hints for test institutes

Testing in accordance with EN 60704 must be carried out with appliance fully loaded and
using the test programme (see "Washing programmes").
Test in accordance with EN 50242 must be carried out when the salt container and rinse
aid dispenser have been filled with salt and rinse aid respectively and using the test pro­gramme (see "Washing programmes").

Full load: 12 standard place settings

Amount of detergent required: 5 g + 25 g (Type B)

Rinse aid setting: position 4 (Type III)

Example loading arrangements:

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Installation

Upper basket

Lower basket with cutlery basket

1)

2)

Cutlery basket

1) If there are cup racks in place on the lefthand side or the cutlery tray is in place, remove them.

2) If necessary, you can remove the cup racks on the lefthand side and/or the beer glass holder.

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.

Remove all packaging before positioning the machine.
If possible, position the machine next to a water tap and a drain.

Water connection

Fitting under a counter (kitchen worktop or sink)

By removing the machine's worktop, you can install it under a close fitting sink unit or a
pre-existing top, providing the dimensions of the recess correspond to those shown in the
picture.

Proceed as follows:

1. Remove the machine's worktop by un­screwing the two rear retaining screws,
pull the worktop from the back of the ma­chine and slide out the front slots, lifting
the worktop.

2. Insert the machine after adjusting the lev­elling with the adjustable feet.

When inserting the machine, ensure that the water inlet and drain hoses are not kinked or
squashed.
During all operations that involve accessibility to internal components the dishwasher has
to be unplugged.
Be sure that once the appliance has been installed, it is easily accessible for the service
engineer in the event that a repair is required.
If the dishwasher is later used as a free-standing appliance, the original worktop must be
re-mounted.
The plinth on free-standing appliances is not adjustable.

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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.

Water connection

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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" gas 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.

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.

Water connection

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.

The waste connection must be at a height of be­tween 30 cm (minimum) and 100 cm (maximum)
from the bottom of the dishwasher.
The drain hose can face either to the right or left
of the dishwasher.
Ensure the hose is not bent or squashed as this
could prevent or slow down the discharge of wa­ter.
The sink plug must not be in place when the ma­chine is draining as this could cause the water to
syphon back into the machine.
If you use a drain hose extension it must be no longer than 2 metres and its internal diameter
must be no smaller than the diameter of the hose provided.
Likewise the internal diameter of the couplings used for connections to the waste outlet
must be no smaller than the diameter of the hose provided.
When connecting the drain hose to an under sink
trap spigot, the entire plastic membrane (A)
must be removed. Failure to remove all the mem­brane will result in food particles building up over
time eventually blocking the dishwasher drain
hose spigot.

Our appliances are supplied with a security device
to protect against the return of dirty water back
into the machine. If the spigot of your sink has a
"no return valve" incorporated this can prevent
the correct draining of your dishwasher. We therefore advise you to remove it.

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Electrical connection

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To avoid water leakage after installation make sure that the water couplings are tight.

Electrical connection

WARNING!

Safety standards require the appliance to be earthed.
Prior to using the appliance for the first time, ensure that the rated voltage and type of
supply on the rating plate match that of the supply where the appliance is to be installed.
The fuse rating is also to be found on the rating plate.
Always plug the mains plug into a correctly installed shockproof socket. Multi-way plugs,
connectors and extension cables must not be used.
This could constitute a fire hazard through overheating.
If necessary, have the domestic wiring system socket replaced. In case that the electrical
cable has to be replaced, contact your local Service Force centre.
The plug must be accessible after the appliance has been installed.
Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the cable. Always pull the plug.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for failure to observe the above safety precautions.

Environment concerns

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be
treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point
for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed
of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of
this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact
your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased
the product.

Packaging material

The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. The plastic com­ponents are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging
materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal facilities.

WARNING!

When a unit is no longer being used:

• Pull the plug out of the socket.

• Cut off the cable and plug and dispose of them.

• Dispose of the door catch. This prevents children from trapping themselves inside and

endangering their lives.

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