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LD 20

Dishwasher

Instructions for installation and use

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Quick guide to your dishwasher

This manual explains pleasantly all your new electric household appliance 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. Installation and moving (p. 8)

Installation, after delivery or your moving house, is the most important procedure for the correct operation of your dishwasher. Always check:

1. That the electricity system is in accordance with norms;

2. That the water inlet and outlet hoses are connected correctly;

3. That the dishwasher is level on the ground. It is worth it: for the longer life span and the correct operation of your dishwasher.

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2. Control panel at your orders (p.2)

Learn to get to know the parts which make up your dishwasher, you will use it better for it. This is where you will find the description of the controls and the internal parts.

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

8. Safety for you and your family (p.10)

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

Read this chapter carefully, as it will provide you with useful information on installation, use and maintenance safety. To avoid nasty surprises.

4. How to start your dishwasher (pages 4-5)

9. Special care and maintenance (p.11)

Once you have loaded your dishes into the dishwasher, the latter requires some information from you in order to select the most suitable wash cycle. Pour in the detergent and rinse aid correctly. Reading these pages will help you through all the wash phases.

5. Salt: an important ally (p.6)

Using the right salt and in the right quantity will help you maintain your dishwasher in top condition, to wash better and to avoid possible damage caused by limescale.

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.

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

Respect the few rules you will find here, and the result will be an enduring top-shape dishwasher.

11. Technical characteristics (p.2)

6. Advice and suggestions to help you make

savings as well (p.7)

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

This is where you will find small tips on how to wash your dishes better and to help make savings.

7. Troubleshooting (p.10)

Before calling for a technician, 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 helpline and any problem will be solved as quickly as possible.

12. Ariston is still with you after purchase (p.12)

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

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Let's open up your dishwasher together

How is it made?

Learn to get to know the parts which make up your dishwasher, you will use it better for it.

E. Upper rack F. Top sprayer arm G. Rack height adjuster H. Lower rack I. Bottom sprayer arm

Control panel under your command

A. ON-OFF Button

Press this button to turn the appliance on.

B.START/RESET Button

With START, the wash cycle begins, whereas all the settings are cleared

with RESET.

C. Dish type selector knob

Choose the wash sector.

D.Door opening handle

Use this handle to open the dishwasher door.

E.Display

Displays the special wash cycles, options and messages.

F.Standard cycle select

button

Press this button to select the desired traditional wash cycle

G.Upper or lower rack se-

lect button

You can select which rack to perform the wash cycle on.

H.Timer delay setting

button

Use it to delay the start of the wash cycle by 1 to 24 hours and to exclude the turbo-dry.

I. Timer delay indicator

It lights up to indicate that a delayed start has been set.

J. Salt container cap K . Washing filter L. Detergent and rinse

aid dispenser

M ."Turbo Dry" Fan

L. Standard wash cycles

It lights up to indicate Quick wash, Soak cycle, Super Intensive.

M .Low salt indicator

light

It lights up to warn you that it's time to add more salt.

N. Aquastop indicator

light

Indicates a water leak. Call for technical assistance.

O. Low rinse aid

indicator light

It lights up to warn you that it's time to add more rinse aid.

P. Telephone or message

symbol

Only active if the Ariston Digital system has been installed in your home.

R. Saucepans sector

High wash intensity indicator.

S. Plates sector

Medium wash intensity indicator.

T. Cups sector

Moderate wash intensity indicator.

U. Crystal sector

Delicate crystal cycle indicator.

MLN

Technical Characteristics

Technical characteristics

Width cm. 60

Depth cm. 60

Height cm. 85

Capacity 12 standard place settings

M ains w ater pressure 20 KPa÷ 1M Pa (0,2 ÷10 bar)

Power voltage See data plate

Total absorber power See data plate

Fuse See data plate

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This dishwasher conforms to the following European Community 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.

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How to load your dishes

Before washing, a few small steps can help you get a better wash and keep your dishwasher for longer. Remove the largest scraps of food left over on your plates, soak saucepans and frying pans with tough incrustations. After loading your dishes, make sure the blades on the sprayer arm turn well

First of all.

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 efficacy 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.

Multisystem racks

This dishwasher model is fitted with newer and more modern upper and lower racks and a cutlery basket. They are made to provide greater flexibility in loading dishes, making them more suitable to meet your specific needs. The rack handles can be cleaned regularly: pull out the two fastening plugs, remove the handles and rinse them under running water. Put the handles back in place and fasten them using the plugs you removed previously.

basket is fitted with two detachable side compartments, as shown in figure A1, which can be hooked on either to the upper or lower rack, as required.

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. Position light weight dishes in such a way as to avoid their being moved by the spray of water. The appliance can also be equipped with one or two tip-up compartments onto which you can place mugs and cups, as well as long sharp knives and serving cutlery. After loading the dishes, remember to check that the blades on the sprayer arms can turn freely without hitting against any dishes.

lower rack

Load examples

upper rack

What goes into the lower rack?

We recommend you place the most difficult dishes to wash into the lower rack: saucepans, lids, soup dishes and plates, but also: mugs, cups and glasses (see photos for load examples).

 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

 Glasses and cups: Position

them as indicated in the figure.

The cutlery basket can be split up by pulling out the handle and removing the metal clip that keeps the two parts joined together. 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, with the handles at the bottom. Position them so that they don't touch. In this specific model, the cutlery

How to adjust the top rack.

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

Fig.C

There are two handles on the sides of the upper rack: use these to adjust its height (see fig. C)

Where to put the different parts of the cutlery basket

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Starting the dishwasher

Ready, steady, go!

You have loaded your dishes into the appliance, and you want to know how to start it? Just read on. You only need a few minutes to learn how

Did you know that?

Ariston Dialogic is an intelligent dishwasher, equipped with sophisticated software that allows it to assess how dirty the dishes are and the type of dishes to wash. The appliance can wash the racks differently, all you need to do is tell it how delicate the dishes are and which rack you have loaded them on. The appliance will do the rest: selecting the most suitable wash cycle and the optimal water temperature. Keep an eye on the display, it's your dishwasher's means of communications with you where it can send you simple messages to inform you as to what it's doing. It can even request that you carry out a few simple tasks, and it can signal any oversights on your part.

First of all.

Turn on the water tap completely and press ON-OFF button "A". the wording that appears on display "E" indicates the wash sector onto which the knob is set.

Assess your needs and choose from the following possibilities:

 Full load wash on both

racks, with mixed dishes.

You only need to identify how delicate the dishes you have loaded are. Turn the knob and set it to the wash sector you deem most suitable for the dishes loaded. Within each individual sector, turn the knob clockwise to increase the wash intensity.

Saucepans sector

3 high wash intensity positions.

Plates sector

4 medium wash intensity positions.

Cups sector

3 moderate wash intensity positions.

U. Crystal sector

3 positions for the delicate crystal

cycle. Start the appliance, following the instructions in the "Starting the dishwasher" paragraph. You need not do anything else, as your dishwasher will set the

wash cycle by itself, along with the most suitable temperatures, the duration of the cycles and everything deemed necessary for a perfect result.

 You have special load and

wash requirements.

(lots of glasses and plates, for example). Your dishwasher offers you the possibility of washing everything at the same time with just one wash cycle, but you need to tell it, in the following order:

- which rack you have loaded them on;

- what type of dishes need to be washed Look on the right-hand side of the display, there are two small arrow-shaped buttons. Press button rack. Now set the knob to the "Crystal" setting. Observe how these operations are indicated at the same time on the display. Now press button the lower rack, and set the knob to the "plates" setting. Start the dishwasher using START.

 You want to wash just half

a load?

Have you only got a few dishes that need washing? If so, load them all on a single rack to save on water and electricity. If you intend to wash on the upper rack only, keep button

Use the knob to select the wash sector you deem most suitable for the degree of delicacy of the dishes you have loaded (such as cups for example). The wording "cups" - "only upper basket" will scroll along the display. A luminous triangle moves, indicating the rack and the wash sector selected.

Have you selected the wrong rack?

Keep the arrow corresponding to the rack excluded pressed for approximately 2 seconds. Now make the correct selection.

Remember that if you want to wash on just one rack, you need to halve the quantity of detergent in both dispensers.

to select the upper

to select

pressed for a few seconds.

Starting the dishwasher

Press the START button "B", and a short beep will indicate the appliance has begun washing. You need do nothing else, the display will inform you which phase is under way (prewash, wash, rinses, drying) and after a few seconds the counter will indicate the amount of time left until the end of the wash cycle. Don't expect a precise countdown, but keep in mind that this is an intelligent appliance and therefore starts with an estimated time. As the wash cycle progresses, this time is updated because the appliance acquires and assesses many parameters which allow it to optimise the wash cycle (water hardness and temperature, degree of soil, type of dishes, etc.).

Traditional wash cycles

Look on the left-hand side of the display, you will see button "F". Press it to select one of the following 3 wash cycles, in sequence:

The wording for the selected wash cycle appears on the display and the background of the corresponding symbol turns blue. These are traditional wash cycles. You are not required to use the knob, but if you only have a few dishes to wash, then run a half-load. Press the START button to make the dishwasher strt washing. You will be given the usual information as to the duration of the wash cycle and the sequence of the

Rapid

Soaking

Super Intensive

If you have cancelled a wash cycle under way,

remember that water is

always drained when a

new wash cycle is

started. Check whether

the detergent was unloaded together with the wash water. In this

case, add some more.

phases. To find out more about these wash cycles, read the table on page 5.

Changing the settings when the cycle is under way.

Have you just realised you selected the saucepans on the upper rack instead of crystal? You had better inform the appliance, otherwise the type of wash could be too intensive, thus damaging your glasses. Press RESET button "B" and keep it pressed down for a few seconds. You will hear a short beep and the word "reset" will appear on the display, followed by the name of the wash sector on which the knob is set. Now you can re-set everything correctly.

Have you opened the appliance door? Has there been a power failure?

Not to worry, the wash cycle will start up again as soon as you shut the door or the power has returned.

Finished?

The end of the wash cycle is signalled by a double beep, and a flashing "Washing finished" comes up on the display. Turn the appliance off by pressing the ON-OFF button. Wait a few minutes before unloading the dishes: they are very hot!

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Go, but not just yet!

delayed the start

Your dishwasher is ready, but if you wish, you can make it start when it best suits you. Nothing is easier, just read the instructions below.

You decide when it starts.

You have loaded your dishes into the appliance and provided the same with all the information necessary for it to decide on the most suitable wash cycle for perfect results. Now, if you wish, you can select when to start it. Look at the display: there are two small buttons marked by the letter "H". These are necessary to set the delayed start time. Use the + to select from 1 to 24 hours, and the to go back if you have made a mistake. The word "Delay" appears on the display. After a few seconds, the time set

is accepted and you can press the "START" button: you will hear a short beep and the background of the delay indicator light "I" will light up and the words "time to start" will scroll across. On the counter, the countdown to the delayed start has begun.

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

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

You want to exclude the turbo dry? You can do so before you set the delayed start.

To exclude the turbo dry phase from a wash cycle you wish to run, press button wording "No turbo dry" will scroll across the display along with the wash cycle description. Please remember that you cannot exclude the drying phase from the Rapid wash and Soak cycles.

for a few seconds. The

cycle, it is best if

you do not modify

anything while you

If you really have

to, though, press

approximately 2

seconds: you will

hear a short beep

and all the settings

will be cancelled.

repeat the various

Have you chosen a traditional wash cycle?

If you have

of your wash

wait during the

countdown.

the Start/Reset

button "B" and

keep it pressed

down for

You can now

selecting

operations.

This table informs you of all you need to know

Select the right wash cycle for your dishes. Please remember that you can run just half a load.

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If you select one of these

traditional

wash cycles,

the knob is

excluded, but

if you only have a few dishes, you

can wash them

on one rack

only.

You can set

the delay for a

delayed start.

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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 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 tablet form, then place one inside the container "D" and close the lid.

The rinse aid.

This product makes dishes sparkle more as it improves their drying. The rinse aid container is situated on the inside of the door. You should fill it up when the low rinse aid indicator light "O" lights up on and the words "add rinse aid" scroll across the display.

Never without salt

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.

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 adapt the amount of rinse aid used by the dishwasher: use a screwdriver or a coin to adjust the dosage adjuster F situated underneath the lid C.

gr.

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

Useful tips



Use the right amount of detergent: if you use too much, you will not get cleaner dishes, but just more

environmental pollution. 

Keep your dishwasher detergent and rinse aid in a cool, dry place and away from children.

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.

Water in your home

Water hardness varies according to where you live. If the water in your home is hard, without water softening, incrustations would form on your dishes. Your dishwasher is fitted with a water softener which uses special salt to get rid of limescale in the water.

Loading the salt.

Always use salt which is intended for dishwasher use. 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 two kilos 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 up when the low salt indicator light "M" lights up and the words "add salt" scroll across the display.

Intelligent salt.

Your dishwasher can adjust its salt consumption according to the hardness of the water in your home. It will add the correct quantity to the wash cycle, thus optimising and customising the salt consumption (not too much nor too little). At the end of the wash cycle, if your dishwasher detects a water hardness which is below the default threshold, the message "do not use any salt" will appear.

To prevent rust

from forming, load the salt just before beginning

a wash cycle.

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Language setting and demo programme

The messages, time and date functions are available if you have had the Ariston Digital system with the GSM node installed in your home.

Access to the menu

Keep these two buttons

pressed together for approximately 3 seconds to enter the menu. Now you can set a few functions.

The

button works as the "Mode" button: to allow you to scroll along the menu options.

The

"Select" button: to allow you to select the selection shown by the display. The

button: to allow you to go back to the last menu level; press it repeatedly to quit the menu and go back to normal mode. Follow the diagram to select the desired option.

button works as the

button works as the "Canc"

If your

dishwasher is

linked up to the

Ariston Digital

system, even if it

is switched off

the display stays

on and indicates

the correct time.

MESSAGGES

normal display

TIME

DATE

LANGUAGE

DEMO MODE

Language selection

Your dishwasher is factory-set to English, but you can change the

setting, using button ,selecting

one of the 7 languages available: Italian, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch and Turkish. Follow this diagram to select the desired language.

LANGUAGE

language updated

Demo mode

Enter the menu by pressing the

buttons for approximately

3 seconds, then scroll through the wording using the

you reach "demo mode", select the latter using the

scroll through "demo-on" and

1-8

ENGLISH

8-8

TURKCE

button until

button and then

"demo-off" using the

Use button

selection. In "demo mode", if you press the "START" button after setting a wash cycle, a demo programme starts and lasts approximately 45 seconds. The wording "demo mode" scrolls across the display and the phases of a normal wash cycle follow one another in succession. To disable the "demo", just select "demo off" or turn the machine off, even, by pressing the START/ RESET button and keeping it pressed while it comes back on: a beep will confirm it has been disabled. Follow this diagram to enable the demo programme.

DEMO MODE

button.

to make your

DEMO ON

DEMO OFF

-+ -

Suggestions and advice for you.

How to look after and protect the dishes you hold dear

■ Almost all silverware can be

cleaned in a dishwasher. There are two exceptions: old silverware and silverware decorated with an oxidising agent. Hot water can loosen the handles on old silverware and wear off the decorations on the other. Never let silverware come into contact with other metals: you will thus avoid stains and blackening.

Apart from

making you save

time and energy, your dishwasher

disinfects your

dishes, washing

them at a high

temperature.

■ Silver plates and serving dishes

should be washed immediately after use, especially if they have contained salt, eggs, olives, mustard, vinegar, fruit juices and cooked vegetables.

■ For particularly delicate dishes,

we recommend you use the specific wash cycle offered by your dishwasher.

Savings are easy

Using your electric household appliances wisely helps you make savings and is good for the environment.

Maximum load.

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

Half load.

Remember that, if need be, your dishwasher also allows you to wash half a load (using one rack only). Remember to use half the amount of detergent.

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Installation and moving

Your dishwasher has arrived

After having bought or moved your dishwasher to another home, a correct installation ensures that your dishwasher will operate smoothly and efficiently.

Choose where you want to install your dishwasher, you can even place it so that its sides or back panel are side by side with furniture or up against the wall. The dishwasher is provided with water supply and drain hoses, which can be directed towards the left or right to facilitate appropriate installation.

Levelling.

Once the appliance is positioned, adjust the feet by screwing them in or out depending on how high you want it and level it so that it is horizontal. Make sure that it is not inclined more than 2 degrees. If the appliance is level, it will help ensure its correct operation.

Easy to build-in

This dishwasher model can be builtin under a single worktop easily. The dishwasher comes with an assembly kit complete with an instructions sheet.

Cold water connection.

Connect the cold water supply hose to a 3/4 gas threaded connection, taking care to screw it tightly onto the tap. If the water hoses are new or have been out of use for an extended period of time, let the water run to make sure it is clear and free of impurities before making the connection. If this precaution is not taken, the water inlet could get blocked, causing damage to your dishwasher.

Hot water connection.

Your dishwasher can be supplied with hot water from the mains supply (if you have a central heating system with radiators) at a temperature of no more than 60°C. In this case, the wash cycle time will be about 15 minutes shorter and the wash will be slightly less effective. The connection must be made to the hot water supply following the same procedures as those indicated for the cold water connection.

Anti-flooding protection.

Your dishwasher is provided with a special system which blocks the water supply in the event of leaks inside the appliance. It is further equipped with a water inlet hose that can withstand extremely high pressures and that turns bright red in the event of breakage. Safety in the event of flooding is ensured by the second clear hose that contains the former and thus highlights the latter when it has turned bright red. It is vital that you check it on a regular basis: if you see it has turned bright red, then you know you have to replace it as soon as possible. Call for an authorised technical engineer to come and replace it. If the indicator light "N" corresponding to the aquastop system comes on, turn off the water tap, unplug the appliance and call for technical assistance. If you are linked up to the TLI telephone node, the call will be forwarded to our service centre automatically and the telephone symbol "P" will light up.

Drain hose connection.

Fit the drain hose into a drain line with a minimum diameter of 4 cm or place it over the sink. Avoid restricting or bending it. Use the special plastic elbow provided (see figure) to position it in the best possible way. The free end of the hose should be between 40 and 100 cm above the ground and should not be immersed in water.

Electrical connection.

First of all, check that the mains voltage and frequency values correspond to those stated on the rating plate located on the stainless steel inner door of the appliance and that the electrical system to which the dishwasher is connected is sized for the maximum current indicated on said rating plate.

Earth: indispensable safety.

Only now can you plug the appliance into a socket provided with an efficient earth connection (the system's earthing is a guarantee of safety provided for by law, make sure your system has it).

If the power socket to which the appliance is

connected is not

compatible with the plug, replace it with a suitable plug rather than

using adapters or

multiple plugs as these could cause

overheating or

burns.

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The special

plastic elbow

should be fastened firmly onto the wall to

prevent the drain

hose from

moving and

allowing water to

spill outside the

drain.

If the power

supply cable is

damaged, call an

authorised After-

Sales Service

Centre and have it

replaced!

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Electrical Connection

If your appliance is supplied with a 13 amp. fused plug it can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate use. Before using the appliance please read the instruction below.

Warning:

this appliance

must be earthed.

The following

operations should

be carried out by a

qualified

electrician.

Replacing the fuse:

When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13 amp ASTA approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used, and the fuse cover re-fitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained.

Replacement fuse covers:

If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of the correct colours as indicated by the coloured marking or the colour that is embossed in words on the base of the plug. Replacements can be obtained directly from your nearest Service Depot.

Removing the plug:

If your appliance has a nonrewireable moulded plug and you should wish to remove it to re-route the mains cable through partitions, units etc., please esure that either:

- the plug is replaced by a fused 13 amp re-wireable plug bearing the BSI mark of approval

- or:

- the mains cable is wired directly into a 13 amp cable outlet, controlled by a switch, (in compliance with BS 5733) which is accessible without moving the appliance.

Disposing of the plug:

Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself, you make the pins unusable so that it cannot be accidentally inserted into a socket.

Instruction for connecting cable to an altenative plug:

Important: the wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green & Yellow - Earth Blue - Neutral Brown - Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminal in your plug, proceed as follows:

connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked E or Green or Green & Yellow.

Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or coloured Red.

Connect Blue wire to terminal marked N or coloured Black.

If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be fitted with a 13 amp fuse. A 15 amp plug must be protected by a 15 amp fuse, either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board. If you are in any doubt about the electrical supply to your machine, consult a qualified electrician before use.

coloured

How to connect an alternative plug:

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

- Blue  NEUTRAL (N)

- Brown LIVE (L)

- Green and Yellow EARTH (E)

Disposing of the appliance:

When disposing of the appliance please remove the plug by cutting the mains cable as close as possible to the plug body and dispose of it as described above.

GREEN & YELLOW

BROWN

BLUE

Caution:

The dishwasher

plug must be

accessible even

when the

appliance is

installed as a

built-in unit so

that maintenance

can be done

safely.

13 amp fuse

CROSS-BAR CORD GRIP

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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 for assistance, make a note of the messages that appear on the display.

The dishwasher won't start

■ Is the water supply tap turned

on?

■ Is the water supply tap con-

nected to the hose properly?

■ Has the water in your home

been cut off?

■ Is the pressure of the water sup-

ply 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 anomalies.

1) If the appliance does not start and after approximately 10

minutes the code "H2O" appears and the words "Check water inlet" scroll across the screen, this means you have forgotten to turn on the tap. Check: after it's been turned on, the appliance will start.

2) If there is a malfunction which prevents the appliance from operating, the wash cy-

cle is interrupted, the code relative

to that particular malfunction appears on the display and a message scrolls across explaining the nature of the malfunction, along with the words "contact service".

3) If, on the other hand, the malfunction does not prevent the appliance from operating,the dishwasher fin-

ishes the wash cycle and indicates, at 30 second intervals, that it is operating incorrectly, by means of a specific code and message. In cases number 2 and 3 above, to get your appliance fully functional again, inform the service centre as to the message and the error code which appeared on the display. The service centre will send out a technician for the repairs.

If the dishwasher is connected to a digital system

which also includes the TLI telephone node (Telephone Link Interface), when the malfunction occurs, the appliance itself

makes a phone call to the Ariston Technical Service Centre and the telephone symbol "P" lights up on the display.

The display doesn't come on or sends out confused messages?

Call an authorised service centre near you and remember to mention:  the type of malfunction  the model type no. (Mod.) and the serial number (S/N.) indicated on the rating plate located on the inner door, to one side.

Never call upon

the services of

unauthorised

technicians and

always refuse

spare parts

that are not

originals.

Safety within your home

Your dishwasher was built in accordance with the strictest international safety regulations. They protect you and your family. Read the instructions and information contained in this manual: they will provide you with useful hints as to installation, use and maintenance safety. To avoid nasty surprises.

1. Dispose of the packaging material carefully (follow the instructions on how to divide your rubbish up provided by your local Council)

2. After removing the packaging, check to make sure your appliance is intact. If in doubt, contact a qualified professional.

3. Your dishwasher must only be used by adults and for washing household dishes, according to the instructions included in this manual. Do not touch the appliance with wet hands or feet or barefoot.

4. We discourage the use of extension leads and multiple plugs. If the electricity supply wire is not long enough, then have it replaced with one of the correct length and remember that it should be free of bends or dangerous kinks.

5. If the appliance is not operating properly or if maintenance operations are necessary, disconnect the dishwasher from the mains power supply (unplug it!).

6. Keep children away from the dishwasher when it is open and keep detergents out of their reach.

7. Your dishwasher is not to be installed outdoors, not even if the area is covered by a roof: it is extremely dangerous to leave it exposed to rain and thunderstorms.

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

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

10.If the appliance malfunctions, turn off the water inlet tap and disconnect the plug from the wall socket. Then try consulting the "If you have a problem, read this" chapter.

I only want an authorised

specialised technician with

original Ariston guaranteed

spare parts.

11.Once taken out of use, appliances must be made inoperable: cut the power supply wire and damage the door lock.

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Care and maintenance

Cleaning and special maintenance

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The filter assembly

If you want consistent good results from your dishwasher, you need to clean the filter assembly. The food particles are removed from the wash water, allowing it to be recirculated during the cycle, filtered perfectly. For this reason, it is a good idea to remove the larger food particles trapped inside the semi-circular filter A and cup "C" after each wash; to remove the filter assembly, pull the cup handle upwards. All you need to do is rinse them under running water. The entire filter assembly should be cleaned thoroughly once a month: cup C + semi-circular filter A + cylindrical filter B. To remove filter "B", turn it anti-clockwise. Use a small non-metallic brush for cleaning.

Reassemble the filter parts (as shown in the figure) and reinsert the whole assembly into the dishwasher. Position it into its housing and press downwards. The dishwasher is not to be used without filters. Improper replacement of the filters may reduce the efficiency of the wash and even damage your dishwasher.

Cleaning the sprayer arms.

Food residue may become encrusted onto the sprayer arms and block the holes where water comes out. Check the sprayer arms regularly and clean them once in a while (letters F and I in the "How is it made?" chapter).

Keep your dishwasher in shape

Once in a while, once a month, spend a little time on the filter assembly and the sprayer arms

Respecting these few rules ensures you will always have a reliable work companion by your side.

After every wash.

When the wash cycle has ended, always remember to turn off the water supply tap and to leave the appliance door ajar. This way, moisture and bad odours will not be trapped inside.

Unplug the appliance.

Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance on the dishwasher, always remove the plug from the electricity socket. Do not run risks.

No solvents! No abrasives!

To clean the exterior and rubber parts of your appliance, do not use solvents or abrasive cleaning products. Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm soapy water only. If there are any stains on the surface of the appliance interior, use a cloth dampened with water and a little white vinegar, or a cleaning product specifically made for dishwashers.

Going on holiday?

When you go away for an extended period of time, we recommend you do the following:  run a cycle with the dishwasher

empty  turn off the water inlet tap.  leave the appliance door ajar This will help the seals last longer and prevent unpleasant odours from forming inside the appliance.

Moving the appliance.

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

The seals.

One of the factors that cause unpleasant odours to form inside the dishwasher is food that remains trapped in the seals. Periodic cleaning using a damp sponge will prevent this from occurring.

Your dishwasher is not a waste

Do not worry about removing every single bit of food residue from your

dishes, but do get rid of bones, peel and

rind and any other left-overs before

placing them in the racks. Empty out

all glasses and cups.

disintegrator!

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Stay in touch

THANK YOU for choosing an Ariston appliance. We are confident you have made a good choice and that your new appliance will give

many years of excellent service. And we're there when you need us.

This will confirm your entitlement to free spare parts for five years, and you could also be lucky enough to recover the cost of your purchase in our quarterly prize draw. Simply complete and return the Registration Form supplied with the appliance documents, using the FREEPOST envelope supplied. Or call the Registration Hotline on 0870 010 4305.

Enjoy complete peace of mind. By registering now, you automatically qualify for a full year's guarantee on parts and labour PLUS free functional parts cover for a further 4 years, provided they are genuine Ariston spare parts fitted by an Ariston Service Engineer.

We're as close to you as your telephone

For direct access to Genuine Ariston Spare Parts and Accessories, call 0870 558 5850 and speak to our skilled staff who can help you to identify and purchase the item you require.

For a Rapid Response to a problem with your appliance, call 0870 607 0805. We're open from Monday to Saturday (8am - 5.30pm weekdays, 9am - 5pm Saturday). We have our own department of highly trained Ariston service staff. For most calls, our Service Engineer can fix the problem on the first visit.

Please have the following details to hand when you ring us: The nature of the problem, the Model Number and the Serial Number. These numbers can be found on the appliance and on the portion of the Registration Card which you retain.

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