ARISTON LI 640 B NA User Manual

LI 640 I-B-S-W

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Dishwasher

Care and Use Manual

Lave-vasseille

Guide dutilisation et dentretien

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Manual de uso y cuidado

Quick guide to your dishwasher

This manual explains easily what your new dishwasher has to offer. In addition, you will discover a world of useful hints and handy tips to help you get a better wash from your dishwasher and to make it last longer.

1. Introduction (p.2)

Find important safety instructions to best utilize your valuable purchase.

2. Control panel at a glance (p.3)

Learn to get to know the parts which make up your dishwasher:This is where you will find the description of the controls and the internal parts.

3. How to load your dishes (p.4)

This page includes useful tips to help you load your dishwasher correctly and make the most of all the available space.

4. How to start your dishwasher (p.5)

After loading the dishes, you need to select the right wash cycle and measure out the correct dose of detergent and rinse aid. Reading these pages will help you through all the wash phases.

5. Detergent and rinse aid (p.6)

Learn the right usage of detergent and rinse aid for best washing results.

9. Washing special items (p.9)

Before washing anything in the dishwasher check the information provided by this section.

10. Special care and maintenance (p.10)

Once in a while, once a month, spend a little time on the filter assembly and the sprayer arms. This is where you can learn how.

6. Washing cycles (p.7)

Select the right wash cycle for your dishes. Selecting the most suitable wash cycle for the load ensures clean dishes and a more convenient use of water and electricity.

7. Salt: a helpful extra (p.8)

Using salt can improve the performance of your dishwasher. Learn more about its potential.

Troubleshooting (p.8)

Before calling customer care, have a look here: a lot of problems can have an immediate solution. If you can't manage to solve it yourself, then call the Ariston customer care line and any problem will be solved as quickly as possible.

11. Keeping your dishwasher in shape (p.10)

Respect the few rules you will find here, and the result will be a better performing dishwasher.

12. Technical characteristics (p. 3)

All your appliance's technical data, in accordance with norms and regulations.

13. Warranty (p.11)

Ariston supports its products by means of after-sales services and assistance, offering you special warrantees, professional assistance as well as quality spare parts and accessories. To find out more, call the Ariston Customer care line.

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Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Dishwasher. Please spend a few moments reading the User Manual. This will show you ways to best utilize your valuable purchase

Read through this guide before using your new dishwasher

Read and obey all safety messages.

For Your Records Write model and serial numbers here. You can find them on the front of the machine and inside of the door opening.

Model #: ................................................

Serial #: .................................................

Important Safety Instructions

Your safety and that of your children Your safety and that of your children

Your safety and that of your children

Your safety and that of your children Your safety and that of your children

WARNING -When using your dishwasher follow basic precautions including the following:

Read all instructions before using your new dishwasher. Ariston dishwashers are providing two manuals:one Installation Instruction manual and one Care and Use manual. Read them carefully and save them for future references. Use the dishwasher only for household use and for its intended function. Use only detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children. When loading items to be washed: a) locate sharp items so that they are not likely

to damage the door seal; and b) load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries. Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked check the manufacturer’s recommendations. Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place. Do not tamper with controls. Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.

The door should not be left open as it may create a dangerous obstacle.

Do not allow children to play in or on the dishwasher to avoid risk of injury. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the dishwasher turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time. Remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it. Dishwashers must be electrically grounded. Read the Installation Instructions for details. Do not run the dishwasher while you are out of home. A qualified technician should do all repair work. Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use

Save these instructions

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Let's open up your dishwasher together

How is it made?

Get to know the parts which make up your dishwasher.

E. Upper rack

F. Top spray arm

G. Rack height adjuster

H. Lower rack

Control panel at a glance

A. ON-OFF Button

Press this button to switch the appliance on.

B. ON-OFF Indicator light

This light informs you that the dishwasher is on.

C. Handle for opening door

models with door only

E. Extra drying button

Press this button for improved drying.

P. Cycle select button

Each time this button is pressed, one of the cycle indicator lights M will come on in sequence.

M.Cycle indicator light

This light informs you which cycle you have selected or the one in progress.

I. Bottom spray arm

J. Salt container cap

K. 4 piece filter

L. Detergent and rinse aid

dispenser

“M” Cycle

indicator lights

“P” Cycle select

button

“E” Extra Dry

button

“C” Handle for opening door

“B” ON-OFF

indicator light

“A” ON-OFF

button

Technical Characteristics

Technical characteristics

Width inches 23.42- 24*(59 cm.) Depth inches 22,44- 23.22 with door) (57-59 cm.)

1/4

Height inches 32 Capacity 12 standard place settings Mains water pressure 4,3 psi-145 psi, 0,03÷1MPa (0,3 ÷10 bar) Power voltage See data plate Total absorber power See data plate Fuse See data plate *

with the pre-installed filler strips

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1/2

-34

(82-87,5 cm.)

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This dishwasher conforms to the following Standards for U.S.A and Canada:

• UL 749

• ANSI/AHAM DW-11992

How to load your dishes

Before washing, a few small steps can help you get a better wash and keep your dishwasher performing to its best. Remove the largest scraps of food left over on your plates, soak saucepans and frying pans with tough baked on food. After loading your dishes, make sure the blades on the sprayer arm turn well.Do not place glasses and cups on top of one another, and make sure the dishes are not touching.

First.

Before placing the dishes in the racks, remove the largest scraps of food left over on your plates, you will thus avoid blocking the filter, which would reduce the efficiency of the wash.If the saucepans and frying pans are very dirty, allow them to soak before being washed. To make it easier to load your dishes, pull the racks out.

What goes into the lower rack?

We recommend you place the most difficult dishes to wash into the lower rack: saucepans, lids, soup bowls and plates (a load example is shown in the photo).

• Serving dishes and large lids: place them on

the sides of the rack.

• Saucepans, salad bowls: must always be

placed upside down

• Very deep dishes: place them obliquely, thus allowing water to run down them and cleaning them better

The cutlery basket can be split up by pulling out the handle. When you only have little cutlery to wash, you can use just half the basket; save space for other crockery or place the other half of the basket in the upper rack instead (see figures A and B). This basket is equipped with two removable grids: insert the cutlery one by one into the slots.

What goes into the upper rack?

Place delicate and lightweight dishes in the upper rack: glasses, tea cups and coffee cups, saucers - but plates too shallow salad bowls, slightly dirty frying pans and shallow pans (the photo illustrates a few examples). Position lightweight dishes in such a way as to avoid their being moved by the spray of water. After loading the dishes, remember to check that the blades on the sprayer arms can turn freely without knocking against any dishes.

How to adjust the top rack.

The upper rack can be set in high or low position to enable you to organize your dishes effortlessly.

Fig.F

Open the rail stop flaps and pull the rack out completely. Now place it in high or low position, then slide it along the guide rails until the front wheels also go in. Now close the rail stop flaps. Follow the sequence of actions illustrated in figure "F".

lower rack

Loading examples

upper rack

Warning:

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 tip-up compartments on the upper rack. Position all cutlery items so that they don't touch.

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Starting the dishwasher

Ready, steady, go!

You have loaded your dishes and you now have to set the wash cycle. It takes just one minute to learn how

After performing all the operations described in the previous paragraphs, if accessible turn the water tap on, open the appliance door and press on-off button "A": indicator light "B" comes on. Your appliance is now on and awaiting instructions.

Selecting the wash cycle.

Select the wash cycle by pressing button "P". Each time this button is pressed, one of the indicator lights "M" will come on in sequence, select the wash cycle you deem most suitable for the type of dishes to wash (take a look at page 7, where you will find the wash cycle table). Close the appliance door and after a few seconds, you will hear a short beep: the wash cycle has begun.

Modifying a wash cycle in progress.

If you have chosen the wrong cycle, not to worry! You can modify the wash cycle in progress, if it has only just started. Open the appliance door carefully to avoid any hot water splashes, then keep button "P" pressed for approximately 5 seconds, until you hear a short beep. Indicator light "M" will come off and at this point, all the settings will have been cancelled. You are now free to re-set the correct wash cycle.

Finished?

The end of the wash cycle is indicated by a double beep and the flashing of the wash cycle indicator light "M".

Warning:

Open the dishwasher door, press the ON-OFF button as well, thus cutting off the electricity supply to the appliance., unplug the appliance from the electricity socket to cut off the power supply; the power supply cable should consequently be easily accessible.

if accessible turn off the water tap. Wait a few minutes before unloading the dishes: they are very hot! If you wait a little while, they dry better thanks to the steam.

Empty the lower rack first.

If opening the door

soon after the end of the program, or

during it, stand away from

the Dishwasher, to avoid

possible injury from hot

steam.

There's been a power failure? Have you opened the dishwasher door?

The wash cycle stops and then restarts when the electricity comes back on or when you shut the door. Everything is under control!

Do you want extra drying?

Press button "E" before you start the selected wash cycle. A long beep will tell you that you have selected extra drying and the wash cycle will last longer in order to provide you with drier dishes.

You've left out a dish?

Well, it happens to everyone. Interrupt the wash cycle by opening the appliance door with the utmost care, as usual, then insert the dish you had forgotten. When you shut the appliance door, the cycle will start up from where you interrupted it.

You can cancel the

wash cycle in progress,

if it has only just started.

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Make sure the wash

cycle has ended before

removing the dishes!

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Detergent and rinse aid

Only use specific dishwasher detergents. Pour the detergent into the dispenser on the inside of the door. Before the wash cycle starts!

The detergent Loading the detergent

To open lid A, press button B. The detergent should be poured into the two containers C and D up to the rim. Now you can close the lid: press it down until you hear it click. If you prefer to use the detergent in tablets, place one of these in container "D". Now you can close the lid: press it down until you hear it click.

It won't close!

Check whether there is any detergent residue on the edges of the dispenser. It is due to this residue that the lid won't close. Get rid of it and you'll see that it closes.

Take care to keep it out of reach of children

• Using too much detergent does not provide a better wash or cleaner dishes. Use only a proportional amount to the size of the wash.

• Keep your dishwasher detergent and rinse aid in a cool and dry place.

WARNING!

Detergent is corrosive!

Rinse Aid.

Rinse Aid makes dishes sparkle and improves the drying. The rinse aid container is situated on the inside of the appliance door; you should refill it when you see the container is empty by means of indicator eye “D”.

Loading the rinse aid.

To open the dispenser, turn cap C anticlockwise. Take care when you pour in the rinse aid to avoid it overflowing. You can adjust the amount of rinse aid used by the dishwasher: regulate the adjuster F which you will find under lid C.

You can choose from six different positions. It is normally set to 4.

Proper dosage of the

rinse aid improves

drying.

If drops of water remain

on the dishes or

spotting occurs, turn

the dosage adjuster to

a higher setting.

If, on the other hand,

the dishes have white

streaks, then turn the

dosage adjuster down

to a lower setting.

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Select the right wash cycle

A wash cycle for every degree of soil

Dishwasher washing guarantees your dishes will be cleaned in a sanitized setting for safer, cleaner results.

Salt, rinse aid, the right amount of detergent and the correct wash cycle: this is the formula to get the best results and to keep your dishwasher in shape

To optimise consumption levels, try to use the dishwasher with a full load only. If it takes some time to fill up your dishwasher, use the soak cycle to avoid the formation of bad odours and caked-on food.

The number and type of wash cycles varies according to the model of dishwasher.

Detergent for

pre-wash +

wash

0.35 + 1.6oz. (10+45 g)

1.7oz. (50 g)

Cycle

Intensive

Wash

Regular

Wash

Cycle selection

instructions

Very dirty dishes and pans (not to be used for delicate items)

Cycle for normally dirty pans and dishes. Standard daily cycle.

Cycle description

Pre-wash with hot water at 95°F

Wash at 140°F 2 cold rinses Hot rinse at 149°F Dryin

Wash at 122°F Cold rinse Hot rinse at 153°F Dryin

Select the right wash

cycle for your dishes.

Selecting the most

suitable wash cycle for the

load ensures clean dishes

and a more convenient

use of water and

electricity.

Wash cycle

duration

Rinse

Aid

(tolerance

±10% without

extra drying)

Hrs. Min.

2:05'

1:40'

Soak

Eco

Wash

Rinsing cycle used while awaitin dishes to be loaded from the next meal.

Environmentally-friendly cycle, with low ener

y co nsump tion levels, suitable for normally dirty pans and dishes.

Short cold wash to prevent food

from dryin

2 Cold pre-washes Extended wash at 113°F Hot rinse at 149°F Dryin

onto the dishes

0.35 + 1.6oz. (10+45 g)

0:12 '

2:40'

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Never without salt

Water in your home

Water hardness varies according to where you live. If the water in your home is hard you have the possibility to add salt in order to soften your water. The softer the water the better will be your washing and drying results.

Loading the salt.

You can use special water softening salt or normal rock salt. The salt container is situated underneath the lower rack, fill it up as follows:

1. Pull out the lower rack completely, unscrew and remove the container cap

2. Is it the first time you load the salt? First fill the container up with water (you won't have to do this again next time)

3. Put the dishwasher funnel on the hole and pour in approximately 70 oz. of salt. It is normal that some water comes out of the container.

4. Screw the cap back in place carefully.

When should I load the salt?

The salt container should be filled after about every 30 cycles.

Intelligent salt.

Your dishwasher can adjust its salt consumption according to the hardness of the water in your home. This way, you can optimise and customise your dishwasher's salt consumption (not too much, nor too little). To adjust salt consumption, do as follows:

1. Unscrew the salt container cap

2. There is an arrow on the neck of the container (see figure): if necessary, turn the arrow anti-clockwise from the "-" setting to the "+" setting.

Select the arrow position depending on the water hardness, referring to the table provided.

Water Hardness

Salt

Clarke

degrees

0 - 14 0 - 17 0 -1,7 / 0 /

14 - 36 18 - 44 1,8 - 4,4 "-" 0.7 60

36 - 71 45 - 89 4,5 - 8,9 MED 1.4 40

>71 > 89 > 8,9 "+" 2.1 25

°fH mmol/l

Selector position

consumption

(Oz/cycle)

Auto-

nomy

(cycles\

70oz.)

If you don’t know your

water hardness ask your

local water supplier.

NOTE: if you don’t find special water softening salt you can also use normal rock salt.

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem, read this

Your dishwasher may not work or not function properly. In many cases, these are problems which can be solved without having to call for a technician. Before calling the customer care center, always check the points below.

The dishwasher won't start

■ Is the water supply tap turned on?

■ Is the water supply tap connected to the hose properly?

■ Has the water in your home been cut off?

■ Is the pressure of the water supply sufficient?

■ Is the hose bent?

■ Is the filter on the water supply

hose blocked?

■ Is the dishwasher door open?

The dishes are not clean.

■ Have you put the right amount of detergent into the dispenser?

■ Is the wash cycle suitable for the dishes you have placed inside the appliance?

■ Are the filter and microfilter clean?

■ Can the sprayer arms turn freely?

The dishwasher won't drain.

■ Is the drain hose bent?

Limescale deposits or a white film form on the dishes.

■ Is the lid on the salt container closed properly?

■ Is the rinse aid dosage correct?

Error messages.

Your dishwasher is equipped with a safety system which is able to detect any operating problems. These anomalies are reported by one or two wash cycle indicator lights "M" will flash rapidly. Take a note of which lights are flashing, turn the appliance off and call for technical assistance.

Tap off alarm

If you have forgotten to turn the water tap on, your appliance will remind you of this by sounding a

few short beeps for a few minutes.Turn the tap on and your appliance will start up again after a few minutes.If you were not home when these beeps are sounded,the appliance will be blocked automatically the 2nd and 3rd light from the right will flash rapidly.Turn the appliance off at the ON-OFF button, turn on the water tap and wait approximately 20 seconds before turning the appliance back on; the selected wash cycle will start up again.

Clogged filter alarm

If the appliance is blocked and the 2nd and the 4th light from the right flash rapidly, this means the filter is clogged by large particles of food residue. Turn the appliance off, clean the filter thoroughly and reposition it in its seat as illustrated on page 10. Then turn it back on. The selected wash cycle will start up again.

Water load solenoid valve malfunction alarm.

If the 3rd light from the right flashes rapidly, turn the dishwasher off and back on again after one minute. If the alarm persists, first turn off the water tap to avoid any flooding and then cut off the electricity supply and call for technical assistance.

You have checked everything, but the dishwasher still doesn't work and the problem persists?

Call the Ariston Customer Care (1-888-426-0825) and remember to mention:

• the type of malfunction

• the model mark (Mod….) and

the serial number (S/N….) indicated on the rating plate located on the inner door, to one side.

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Washing special items

If you have any doubts about washing particular items check with the manufacturer to see if they are dishwasher safe.

Material Dishwasher safe Comments

Aluminium

Bottles and Cans

Cast Iron

China / Stoneware

Copper

Crystal

Disposable Plastics Glass

Iron

Knives

Non-dishware items

Non-stick coatings

Stainless Steal, Silver and Silver Plates

Pewter, Brass, Bronze

Tin

Wood

Yes, with caution

No Lables could loosen and clog the spray arms or pump and

Yes, with caution Always check manufacturer’s recommendations before

Yes, with caution Do not wash copper in the same load as siver of silver

Yes

No Cannot withstand machine washing. Yes

No Wood handles may wrap, crack, or loosen. Plastic handles

No Use ONLY standard household dishware. Never wash

Yes If marked dishwasher safe. After washing apply a light

Yes, with caution Exceptions: Old silverware and silverware decorated with

No Unless marked dishwasher safe by the manufacturer.

Anodized Aluminium may fade or darken by high water temperatures and detergents.

reduce washing performance.

Seasoning will be removed and the iron will rust.

washing. Antiques and hand painted china with a pattern on top or with gold leaf decoration may fade.

plate because the silver items could discolor. Certain types of lead crystal may etch if machine washed. Check with the manufacturer’s reommendations. Wash with special program at low temperature. Make sure crystal dishware is loaded securely and will not fall over or knock against other dishwasher while being washed.

Exception: Milk glass may yellow.

Iron will rust.

may discolor. Check manufacturer’s washing instructions.

items such as electronic air cleaners, air filters of any kind, paint brushes, etc.

coating of vegetable oil to maintain non-stick quality.

an oxidising agent. Hot water can loosen the handles on old silverware and wear off the decoratinos on the other. Never let silverware come into contact with other metals: you will thus avoid stains and blackening. Silver plates and serving dishes should be washed immediately after use, specially if they have contained salt, eggs, olives, mustard, vinegar, fruit juices and cooked vegetables.

Pewter will tarnish.

Tin will rust.

Wood can wrap, crack or lose shape with any kind of washing.

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