Falcon FDW2002 User Manual

Domestic Dishwasher
FDW2002

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Safety Is a Good Habit to Get Into
Close-up View (control panel)

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Close-up View (Interrior)
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Detergent and Rinse Aid

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Loading the Dishwasher

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Turning on the Appliance
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Wash Cycle Table

How to Keep Your Dishwasher in Shape

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Cleaning and Special Maintenance

Troubleshooting

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Installation

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CONTENT

Energy Saving Tips

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Code:0120501095

FDW2002

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NOTICE
Carefully read the instructions contained in
this manual,as they provide important infor­mation which is essential to safe and proper
installation, use and maintenance of the
appliance.
This appliance complies with

following EEC directives:

-73/23/EEC of 19/02/73(Low Voltage)and
subsequent modifications;

- 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) and subsequent
modifications.

- Carefully dispose of the packing material.

- After removing the packing,check to make
sure that the appliance is not damaged.If in
doubt,contact a qualified professional.

- The dishwasher must only be used by
adults for the washing of household dishes
and cooking utensils.

- Fundamental rules to follow when using the
appliance:
* Never touch the dishwasher when bare
foot or with wet hands or feet;
* We discourage the use of extension cords
and multiple sockets;
* During installation,the power supply cord
must not be excessively or dangerously
bent or flattened;
* If the appliance is not operating properly or
maintenance must be performed,disconnect
the appliance from the power supply.

Safety Is a Good Habit to Get Into

- Keep detergents out of the reach of children,
who must also be kept away from the dishwasher
when it is open.

- This appliance cannot be installed outdoors,
not even if the area in which it is installed is
covered by a roof;it is also very dangerous to
leave it exposed to the rain and elements.

- Do not touch the heating element during or
after a wash cycle.

- Do not lean or sit on the door when it is open ,
as this could overturn the dishwasher.

- If the appliance malfunctions,turn off water
supply to the appliance and disconnect the
plug from the wall socket.Then,consult the
section entitled, "Troubleshooting".If you cannot
resolve the problem,contact a service centre.

- Only specialized personnel are authorised to
make repairs.

- Appliances which are no longer being used
must be made inoperable by cutting the power
supply cord and removing the door lock.

- The appliance must be positioned so that the
plug is accessible.

- The carpet must obstruct the opening when
the appliance installing on the ground with
carpet.

- If the supply cord is damaged , it must be
replaced by a special cord or assembly available
from the manufacturer or its service agent.

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Close-up View (control panel)

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B
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ON-OFF Light

Handle For Opening Door

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F

"Eco" Button

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ON OFF

R

Knob For Selecting Cycle

Low Salt Indicator Light

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ON-OFF Button

Close-up View (Interrior)

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A
B
C
D

Upper Rack
Rack Height Adjustor

Top Spray Arm
Lower Rack

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F
G
H

Washing Filter
Bottom Spray Arm

Detergent and Rinse Aid Dispenser

Technical characteristics

Width

60cm

Depth

60cm

Height

85cm

Capacity

12 standard place settings

Mains water pressure

Power voltage
Total absorber power

Salt Container Cap

0.03-0.6MPa

220V~ 50Hz-60Hz

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Salt

The hardness of the water varies from place to
place. If hard water is used in the dishwasher,
desposits will form on the dishes and utensils.
The appliance is equipped with a special soft­ener that uses a salt specifically designed to
eliminate lime and minerals from the water.

Loading the Salt into the Softener

Always use salt intended for use with
dishwashers.
The salt container is located beneath the lower
rack and should be filled as follows:

- Remove the lower rack and then unscew
and remove the cap from the salt container;

- If you are filling the container for the first time,
fill it with water;

- Place the end of the funnel(supplied) into the
hole and introduce about 2 kg of salt.It is
normal for a small amount of water to come
out of the salt container.

- Carefully screw the cap back on.

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

To prevent the formation of rust,load the salt
just before beginning a wash cycle.

Adjusting Salt Consumption

The dishwasher is equipped with a system to
adjust the level of salt consumption in function
of the hardness of the water being used in or­der to optimize and customize the level of salt
consumption while keeping it to a minimum.
To adjust salt consumption level , follows
these instructions:

- Unscrew the cap on the salt container;

- On the container there is an arrow (see fig­ ure to the side).If necessary,turn the arrow
in the anti-clockwise direction from the "-"
setting to the "+" setting based on the hard
ness of the water being used.

- It is highly recommended that the table be
consulted when making adjustments .

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Water Hardness

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Detergent

Detergent specifically intended for use with
dishwashers must be used.The dispenser
must be refilled before the start of each wash
cycle following the instructions provided in the
"Wash Cycle Table."The detergent dispenser
is located on the inside panel of the door.

Loading the detergent

To open the "A" cover on the dispenser,press
the "B" button.The detergent for the wash cycle
should be poured into the "C" compartment.
After the detergent has been placed in the
dispenser, close the cover and press down
until it clicks in place.

Notice:To facilitate closing the cover, re­move any excess detergent on the edges
of the dispenser.

Rinse Aid

This product makes dishes sparkle and helps
them to dry without spotting.The dispenser is
located on the inside panel of the door and
should be filled after every 80 wash cycle.

Loading the Rinse Aid

Regardless of the type detergent dispenser
installed on you appliance,you must pro­cessed as indicator below when loading the
rinse aid.
To open the dispenser,turn the "C" cap in the
anti-clockwise direction and then pour in the
rinse aid,making sure not to overfill.The
amount of rinse aid used for each cycle can
be regulated by turning the "F" dose adjustor,
located beneath the "C" cap, with a
screwdriver.There are 6 different settings; the
normal dosage setting is 3.

Important:

Proper dosage of the rinse aid improves
drying.
If drops of water remain on the dishes or spot­ting occurs,the dosage adjustor should be
turned to a higher setting.
If the dishes have white streaks,turn the dos­age adjustor to a lower setting.

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Loading the Dishwasher

Before placing the dishes in the dishwasher, remove
the large food particle to prevent the filter from be­coming clogged,which results in reduced
performance.
If the pots and pans have baked-on food that is ex­tremely hard to remove, we recommend that they be
allowed to soak before they are washed.This will elimi­nate the need for extra wash cycles.
Pull out the racks to facilitate loading the dishwasher.

How to Use the Lower Rack

We recommend that you place the most difficult to
clean items on the bottom rack:pots ,lids,serving
dishes and bowls,as shown in the figure to the right.
It is preferable to place serving dishes and lids on the
sides of the racks in order to to avoid blocking the
rotation of the top spray arm.

- Pots,serving bowls,etc.must always be placed top
down.

- Deep pots should be slanted to allow the water to
flow out.

- The silverware basket can be doubled(see figure A)
so that only one section may be used when the silver
ware load is light. This also makes space for
additional pots and pans on the bottom rack.

- Silverware should be placed in the silverware basket
with the handles at the bottom;if the rack has side
baskets,the spoons should be located individually into
the appropriate slots.Especially long utensils should
be placed in the horizontal position at the front of the
upper rack.

How to Use the Upper Rack

The upper rack is designed to hold more delicate and
lighter dishware,such as glasses,coffee and tea cups
and saucers,as well as plates,small bowls and shal­low pans(as long as they are not too dirty).
Position the dishes and cookware so that they do
not get moved by the spray of water.
The upper rack can be adjusted for height (see figure F) .

Lower Rack Upper Rack

Load for 12 Standard Settings(for IEC-EN 50242

tests:upper rack at position)

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Starting the Appliance

Starting a wash cycle

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- Make sure that the plug for the appliance is
inserted into the wall socket.

- Make sure that the water supply is turned on
to full pressure.

- Load the dishwasher (see the section entitled,
"Loading the Dishwasher").

- Pour in the detergent (see the section entitled,
"Salt,Dergent and Rinse Aid").

- Turn the knob located on the right of the control
panel in the clockwise direction until the number
or symbol for the cycle setting is aligned with
the reference mark (see the section entitled,
"Wash Cycle Table").

- Press the ON-OFF button,and the ON-OFF
light will turn on.At this point,the wash cycle
will begin.

Cancelling or modifying a wash
cycle setting

Press the ON-OFF button and the ON light
will turn off. Rotate the knob in the clockwise
direction to the desired cycle setting (see the
section entiled,"Starting a wash cycle...").
Then,turn the dishwasher back on using the
ON-OFF button.

At the end of the wash cycle

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When the knob stops turning and is aligned
with a STOP mark(see figure),the cycle has
finished.Turn off the appliance using the ON­OFF button,turn off the water supply and open
the door of the dishwasher.
Wait a few minutes before unloading the dish­washer to avoid handling the dishes and uten­sils while they are still hot and more suscep­tible to breakage.They will also dry better.

Wash Cycle adjustment Buttons

- It is important to try and run the dishwasher

when it is fully loaded to save on energy.In
order to prevent odours from forming and food
from caking onto the dishes,you can run the
hold cycle.

- Choose the right wash cycle: the choice of
cycle depends on the type of dishware, cook
ware and utensils being washed and how dirty
they are.

Energy Saving Tips

- Use the right amount of detergent: if you use
too much detergent, the result will not be cleaner
dishes,but,rather,a greater negative impact on
the environment.

- There is no utility in rinsing dishes ,cook ware
and untensils before placing them in the
dishwasher.

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This button(see "close-up View - Control
Panel",letter" F")is used for normally dirty
dishes, pots and pans.It is standard daily
cycle.

Wash Cycle Table

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Cycle

Button

Cycle Selection Information Desciption of Cycle Detergent

Rinse
Aid

Heavy Duty

Heavy Duty

Normal Wash

Normal wash
IEC-EN 5MOQO

Rinse

Rapid Wash

Soak

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Very dirty dishes,pots and
pans(not to be used with
delicate items).

Normally dirty dishes,pots
and pans .Standard daily
cycle.

For dishes that need to be
rinsed and dried only.

Economic,fast cycle to be
usedto on notvery dirty dishes
right after they are used. No
drying cycle.

Pre-wash of dishes, pots and
pans while waiting for the load
to be complete after the sub­sequent meal.

Pre-wash with hot water.
Extended wash at 65K
Rinse with cold water.
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Drying.

Short cold wash to prevent
food residue from drying on
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and pans .Standard daily
cycle.

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Extended wash at 55K
Rinse with cold water.
Rinse with hot water.
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How to Keep Your Dishwasher in Shape

After Every Wash

After every wash, turn off the water supply to
the appliance and leave the door slightly ajar
so that moisture and odors are not trapped
inside.

Remove the Plug

Before cleaning or performing maintenance,
always remove the plug from the socket.Do
not run risks.

No Solvents or Abrasive Cleaning
Products

To clean the exterior and rubber parts of the
dishwasher, do not use solvents or abrasive
cleaning products.Rather, use only a cloth and
warm soapy water.
To remove spots or stains from the surface of
the interior, use a cloth dampened with water
and a little white vinegar,or a cleaning prod­uct made specifically for dishwashesr.

When You Go on Holiday

When You Go on Holiday,it is recommended
that you run a wash cycle with the dishwasher
empty and then remove the plug from the
socket ,turn off the water supply and leave the
door of the appliance slightly ajar.This will help
the seals last longer and prevent odors from
forming within the appliance.

Moving the Appliance

If the appliance must be moved,try to keep it
in the vertical position.If absolutely necessary,
it can be positioned on its back.

Seals

One of the factors that cause odors to form in
the dishwasher is food that remains trapped
in the seals.Periodic cleaning with a sponge
will prevent this from occuring.

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Cleaning and Special Maintenance

Filter Assembly

For best performance and results, the filter
assembly must be cleaned.
The filter efficiently removes food particles
from the wash water,allowing it to be recircu­lated during the cycle.For this reason ,it is a
good idea to remove the larger food particles
trapped in the filter after each wash cycle by
rinsing the"A"semi-circular filter and cup un­der running water.To remove the filter
assembly,pull on the cup handle in the up­ward direction. The entire filter assembly
(made up of the "A" semicircular filter and
the"B" fine filter)should be cleaned at least
once a month.To clean the filter and the fine
filter,use a cleaning brush .Then,reassemble
the filter parts as shown in the figures below
and reinsert the entire aseembly in the
dishwasher,positioning in its seat and press­ing downward.
The dishwasher must never be used without
the filters.Improper replacement of the filters
may reduce level of the appliance and dam­age dishes and utensils.

Cleaning the Sprayer Arms

It may happen that food particle become en­crusted on the sprayer arms and block the
hole. Check the sprayer arms periodically and
clean them when needed. (see "Close up view
[interior]",letters C-F ).

Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter

Periodically clean the water inlet filter(see fig­ure 1/A) located on the outlet of the water sup­ply tap.
After turning off the water tap, unscew the end
of the water supply hose,remove the filter and
clean it carefully under running water.Then,
return the filter to its place and tighten the water
supply hose back into position.

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Troubleshooting

It may occur that the dishwasher does not
function or does not function properly.Before
calling for assistance,Iet us see what can be
done first:have you forgot to press one of the
buttons or to perfom an essential operation?

The Dishwasher Does Not Start

Have you checked whether:

- the plug is pushed into the socket correctly;

- the power is on in the house;

- the door is closed properly;

- the ON-OFF switch is on "ON";

- the water supply is turned on.

The Dishwasher Does Not Load
Water

Have you checked whether:

- the water is turned on and the hose is
connected properly;

- the water supply to the house on and has
sufficient pressure;

- the water supply hose is crimped or bent;

- the filter for the water supply hose is clogged.

The Dishes Are Not Clean

Have you checked whether:

- the water is turned on and the hose is
connected properly;

- the water supply to the house on and has
sufficient pressure;

- the water supply hose is crimped or bent;

- the filter for the water supply hose is clogged.

The Dishwasher Does Not Drain

Have you checked whether:

- the drain hose is crimped or bent.

Lime Deposits or a White Film Form
on the Dishes

Have you checked whether:

- the lid to the salt container is closed properly;

- the rinse aid dosage is correct.

If,despite all these checks,the dishwasher still
does not function and/or the problem persists,
contact the nearest authorised service centre
and provide them with the following
information:

- the nature of the problem;

- the model type number (Mod...)and the
serial number (S/N...),which are indicated on
the plate located on the side of the inner part
of the door.

Never call on unauthorised techni­cians and refuse to allow parts to
be installed that are not original
spare parts.

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Installation

Positioning the Appliance

Positioning the appliance in the desired
location.The back should rest against the wall
behind it,and the sides,along the adjacent cabi­nets or wall.The dishwasher is equipped with
water supply and drain hoses that can be po­sitioned to the right or the left to facilitate proper
installation.

Levelling the Appliance

Once the appliance is positioned,adjust the
feet (screwing them in or out) to adjust the
dishwasher,making it level.In any case,the ap­pliance should not be inclined more than 2.
If the appliance is level,it will help ensure
proper performance.

Cold Water Connection

Connect the cold water supply hose to a
threaded 3/4(gas)connector ,inserting the
small filter supplied with the dishwasher and
making sure that it is fastened tightly in place
(see fig.1/A).Some models have an
"Acquablock" water supply pipe (see fig.1/B)
with filter in the threaded inlet.
If the water pipes are new or have not been
used for an extended period of time,let the
water run to make sure that the water is clear
and free of impurities.If this precaution is not
taken,there is a risk that the water inlet can
get blocked and damage the appliance.

Hot Water Connection

The water supply to the appliance can also
be connected to the house's hot water line
(centralised system,heating system),as long
as it does not exceed a temperature of 60.
In this case,the wash cycle time will be short­ened by about 15 minutes and the wash effi­ciency slightly reduced.
The connection must be made to the hot wa­ter line following the same procedures as
those for the connection to the cold water line.

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Drain Hose Connection

Insert the drain hose into a drain pipe with a
minimum diameter of 4cm,or let it run into the
sink,making sure to avoid bending or crimp­ing it.Use the special plastic support that
comes with the appliance (see fig .C).The free
end of the hose must be at a height between
40 and 100 cm and must not be immersed in
water.

Attention:

The special plastic hose support must be sol­idly fastened to the wall to prevent the drain
hose from moving and allowing water to spill
outside the drain.

Electrical Connection

After making sure that the voltage and fre­quency values for the current in the home cor­respond to those on the rating plate(located
on the stainless steel inner door of the
appliance) and that the electrical system is
sized for the maximum voltage on the rating
plate,insert the plug into an electrical socket
which is earthed properly (the earthing of the
appliance is a safety requirement mandated
by law).
If the electrical socket to which the appliance
must beconnected is not appropriate for the
plug,replace the plug ,rather than using
adpators or the like as they could cause over­heating and burns.

Installation

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Installation

Diagram