Ariston LBF51X Operating Instructions

Operating instructions

DISHWASHER

		EN		Contents
				Installation, 2-3
	English, 1
				Positioning and levelling
				Connecting the water and electricity supplies
				Advice regarding the first wash cycle
				Technical data
				Description of the appliance, 4
				Overall view
				Control panel
				Loading the racks, 5
				Lower rack
				Cutlery basket
				Upper rack
				Start-up and use, 6-7

LBF 51

Starting the dishwasher Measuring out the detergent Wash options

LKF 720

Wash cycles, 8

Table of wash cycles

Rinse aid and refined salt, 9

Measuring out the rinse aid

Measuring out the refined salt

Care and maintenance, 10

Shutting off the water and electricity supplies

Cleaning the dishwasher

Preventing unpleasant odours

Cleaning the sprayer arms

Cleaning the water inlet filter

Cleaning the filters

Leaving the machine unused for extended periods

Precautions and advice, 11

General safety

Disposal

Saving energy and respecting the environment

Troubleshooting, 12

Assistance,12-13

Before contacting Assistance Ariston Priority Service

Genuine Accessories & Spare Parts

Installation

Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future EN reference. If the appliance is sold, given away or moved,

please ensure the manual is kept with the machine, so that the new owner may benefit from the advice contained within it.

Please read this instruction manual carefully: it contains important information regarding the safe installation, use and maintenance of the appliance.

If the appliance must be moved at any time, keep it in an upright position; if absolutely necessary, it may be tilted onto its back.

Positioning and levelling

1.Remove the appliance from all packaging and check that it has not been damaged during transportation.

If it has been damaged, contact the retailer and do not proceed any further with the installation process.

2.Check the dishwasher by placing it so that its sides or back panel are in contact with the adjacent cabinets or even with the

wall. This appliance can also be recessed under a single worktop* (see the Assembly instruction sheet).

3.Position the dishwasher on a level and sturdy floor. If the floor is uneven, the front feet of the appliance may be adjusted until it reaches a horizontal position. If the appliance is levelled correctly, it will be more stable and much less likely to move or cause vibrations and noise while it is operating.

4*. Adjust the height of the rear foot from the front of the appliance* on the central lower part of the dishwasher, turning a hexagonal spanner (red color) with an opening of 8 mm in a clockwise direction to increase the height or in an anticlockwise direction to decrease the height.

Connecting the water and electricity supplies

Connection to the water and electricity supplies should only be performed by a qualified technician.

The dishwasher should not stand on top of the water hoses or the electricity supply cable.

The appliance must be connected to the water supply network using new hoses.

Never use old or second hand hose sets. Do not reuse hose sets from any previously installed dishwasher.

The water inlet (A) and outlet (B) hoses and the electricity supply cable may be positioned towards the right or the left in order to achieve the best possible installation (see figure).

Connecting the water inlet hose

•To a suitable cold water connection point: before attaching the hose, run the water until it is perfectly clear so that any impurities that may be present in the water do not clog the appliance; after performing this operation, screw the inlet hose tightly onto a tap with a ¾ gas threaded connection.

•To a suitable hot water connection point: your dishwasher may be supplied with hot water from the mains supply (if you have a central heating system with radiators) provided that it does not exceed a temperature of 60°C.

Screw the hose to the tap as described for connection to a cold water supply.

If the inlet hose is not long enough, contact a specialist store or an authorised technician (see Assistance).

The water pressure must be within the values indicated in the Technical data table (see adjacent information).

The hose should not be bent or compressed.

Anti-flooding protection

To ensure floods do not occur, the dishwasher:

- is provided with a special system which blocks the water supply in the event of anomalies or leaks from inside the appliance.

Some models are also equipped with the supplementary safety device New Acqua Stop*, which guarantees antiflooding protection even in the event of a supply hose rupture.

WARNING: HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE!

Under no circumstance should the water inlet hose be cut as it contains live electrical parts.

* Only available in selected models.

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Connecting the water outlet hose

Connect the outlet hose (without bending it) to a drain duct with a minimum diameter of 4 cm. Alternatively, rest it over a sink or tub; the free end of the hose should not remain immersed in water.

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The special plastic elbow* makes it easier to find the best layout: fix the elbow to the wall securely in order to prevent the outlet hose from moving and spilling the dirty water.

The part of the hose marked with the letter A should be between 40 and 100 cm above the ground (see figure).

We advise against the use of hose extensions.

Electrical connection

Before inserting the plug into the electrical socket, make sure that:

•The socket is earthed and complies with current regulations.

•The socket can withstand the maximum load of the appliance, which is indicated on the data plate located on the inside of the door (see chapter entitled Description of the appliance).

•The power supply voltage falls within the values indicated on the data plate on the inside of the door.

•The socket is compatible with the plug of the appliance. If this is not the case, ask an authorised technician to replace the plug (see Assistance); do not use extension cables or multiple sockets.

Once the appliance has been installed, the power supply cable and the electrical socket should be easily accessible.

The cable should not be bent or compressed.

If the power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its Technical Assistance Service in order to prevent all potential hazards. (See Assistance)

The Company shall not be held responsible for any incidents that occur if these regulations are not observed.

Anti-condensation strip*

After installing the dishwasher, open the door and stick the	EN
adhesive transparent strip under the wooden shelf in order to
protect it from any condensation which may form.

Advice regarding the first wash cycle

After the appliance has been installed, immediately before running the first wash cycle, completely fill the salt dispenser with water and add only then approximately 1 kg of salt (see chapter entitled Rinse aid and refined salt). The water may overflow: this is normal and is not a cause for concern. Select the water hardness value (see chapter entitled Rinse aid and refined salt). - After the salt has been poured into the machine, the LOW SALT indicator light* switches off.

If the salt container is not filled, the water softener and the heating element may be damaged as a result.

Technical data

width 60 cm

Dimensions height 85 cm depth 60 cm

	Capacity	14 standard place-settings
	Water supply	0,05 ÷ 1MPa (0,5 ÷ 10 bar)
	pressure	7,25 – 145 psi
	Power supply	See appliance data plate
	voltage
	Total absorbed	See appliance data plate
	power
	Fuse	See appliance data plate
		This dishwasher conforms to
		the following European
		Community Directives:
		-2006/95/CE dated 16/01/2007
		(Low Voltage) and subsequent
		modifications
		-89/336/EEC dated 03/05/89
		(Electromagnetic Compatibility)
		and subsequent modifications
		-97/17/EC (Labelling)
		-2002/96/ CE Waste Electrical
		and Electronic Equipment
		(WEEE)

* Only available in selected models.

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Description of the appliance

Overall view

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1. Upper rack

2. Upper sprayer arm

3. Tip-up compartments

4. Rack height adjuster

5. Lower rack

6. Lower sprayer arm

7. Cutlery basket

8. Washing filter

9. Salt dispenser

10. Detergent and rinse aid dispensers

11. Data plate

12. Control Panel***

Control panel

		Low Salt	Half load	Delayed start	Washing and 3h.
	ON/OFF				Delayed start
		indicator light*	button and	button and	indicator light*
	indicator light*
			indicator light*
				indicator light*
					Drying and
					6h.Delayed start
					indicator light*

		End and 9h.
		Delayed start
	Multi-functional tablets	indicator light*
ON/OFF/RESET	button and indicator light*	Start/Pause button
button		and indicator light*
	Select wash
Low Rinse aid
	cycle knob
indicator light*

***Only in completely built-in models. * Only available in selected models.

The number and type of wash cycles and options may vary depending on the dishwasher model.

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Loading the racks

Before loading the racks, remove all food residues from the crockery and empty liquids from glasses and cups.

After loading the appliance, check that the sprayer arms can rotate freely.

Lower rack

The lower rack can hold pans, lids, plates, salad bowls, cutlery, etc. as seen in the Loading examples.

Plates and large covers should be placed at the sides of the rack, ensuring that they do not block the rotation of the upper sprayer arm.

Some dishwasher models are fitted with tip-up sections*, which can be used in a vertical position when arranging plates or in a horizontal position when arranging pans and salad bowls.

Cutlery basket

The type of cutlery basket may vary according to the dishwasher model: it may be modular, non-modular or a sliding version. The non-modular basket must only be positioned at the front of the lower rack.

The modular basket may be separated into two parts, a solution which is recommended when performing a half load wash (only in models offering this option), is available in a sliding version (positioned at any point on the lower rack by sliding it between the fixed or tip-up inserts.

- Both versions are fitted with a collapsible sliding system which means the cutlery can be arranged in the best possible way.

Knives and other utensils with sharp edges must be placed in the cutlery basket with the points facing downwards, or they must be positioned horizontally in the tipup compartments on the upper rack.

Cutlery basket positioning examples

Upper rack

Load this rack with delicate and lightweight crockery: glasses, tea and coffee cups, saucers, small salad bowls, saucepans and small saucepans which are not too soiled, using the Loading examples as a guide.

•Mugs and cups: place these on the tip-up compartments**.

•Long sharp knives and serving utensils: place these on the

tip-up compartments**.

Adjusting the height of the upper rack

In order to make it easier to arrange the crockery, the upper	EN
rack may be moved to a higher or lower level. (in models which

The height of the upper rack should ideally be adjusted WHEN THE RACK IS EMPTY.

Never lift or lower the rack on one side only.

Open the left and right guide rail stops and pull out the rack; position it higher or lower as required, slide it along the guide rails until the front wheels are in place and close the stops (see figure).

If the rack is fitted with Dual Space handles* (see figure), pull out the upper rack until it reaches its stop point, grip the handles at the sides of the rack and move it upwards or downwards, then slowly let it fall back into place.

Loading examples for the upper rack

Loading examples for the lower rack

Items which should not be washed in the dishwasher

•Wooden items, objects with wooden or horn handles or glued-on parts.

•Items made from aluminium, copper, brass, pewter or tin.

•Items made from plastic material which is not heat-resistant.

•Antique or hand-painted porcelain.

•Antique silver. Silver which is not antique may, however, be washed in the dishwasher using a delicate wash cycle, provided that it does not come into contact with other metals.

We recommend the use of crockery which is dishwasher safe.

*Only available in selected models. ** The number and position may vary.

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