Operating instructions
DISHWASHER
EN
English,1
LFT 216
Contents
Installation, 2-3
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
Starting the dishwasher
Measuring out the detergent
Wash options
Wash cycles, 7
Table of wash cycles
Rinse aid and refined salt, 8
Measuring out the rinse aid
Measuring out the refined salt
Care and maintenance, 9
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, 10
General safety
Disposal
Saving energy and respecting the environment
Troubleshooting, 11
Assistance,12
Before contacting Assistance
Ariston Priority Service
Genuine Accessories & Spare Parts
Installation
EN
Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future
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
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.
* (see the Assembly instruction sheet).
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).
4. Adjust the height of the rear foot from the front of the
appliance
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.
* on the central lower part of the dishwasher, turning
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).
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 anti-
flooding 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.
The special plastic elbow
A
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.
* makes it
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.
Anti-condensation strip*
After installing the dishwasher, open the door and stick the
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).
machine, the LOW SALT indicator light
If the salt container is not filled, the water softener and the
heating element may be damaged as a result.
Technical data
Dimensions
Capacity
Water supply
pressure
Power supply
voltage
Total absorbed
power
- After the salt has been poured into the
* switches off.
width 59.5 cm
height 82 cm
depth 57 cm
14 standard place-settings
0,05 ÷ 1MPa (0.5 ÷ 10 bar)
7,25 – 145 psi
See appliance data plate
See appliance data plate
EN
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.
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
EN
Overall view
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
Select wash
cycle button
ON/OFF
indicator light
ON/OFF/RESET
button
Low salt
indicator
light*
Wash cycle indicator lights
Low rinse aid
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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