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Instructions for use
Before using the dishwasher/Connections
Precautions and general recommendations
How to fill the salt container
How to fill the rinse aid dispenser
How to fill the detergent dispenser
Care and Maintenance
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Before using the dishwasher/Connections
1. Removing the packaging
and controls:
After unpacking, make sure
•
that the dishwasher is
undamaged and that the
door closes correctly. If in
doubt, contact a qualified
technician or your local
retailer.
Keep the packaging
•
materials (plastic bags,
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of
reach of children, as they are
potentially dangerous.
2. Water and electrical
connections
All water and electrical
connections must be carried
out by a qualified technician
in compliance with the
manufacturer's instructions
(refer to the enclosed
installation booklet) and
current local safety
regulations.
The appliance must only be
used in the household for
the prescribed uses.
Do not use the dishwasher if
it has been damaged in
transit. Consult your local
retailer or our After-Sales
Service.
(Refer to the separate
installation instructions
booklet)
3. Water inlet and drain:
Observe any special
•
regulations issued by your
local Water Board.
Make sure the inlet and drain
•
hoses are kink-free and are
not crushed.
If the hose length is not
•
sufficient, please contact
your local dealer or our AfterSales Service.
The inlet hose must be
•
securely clamped to the
water tap to prevent leaks.
The inlet water temperature
•
varies according to the model
installed. The maximum
temperature allowed for the
inlet hose is 60°C.
When installing the
•
appliance, make sure the
drain water discharges
correctly (if necessary,
remove the wire gauze from
the sink siphon).
Fix the drain hose to the
•
spigot with a clamp to
prevent it from coming off
during operation.
For appliances with water-
•
stop system only: If the water
connections are made
correctly, the water-stop
system safeguards your home
against damage caused by
flooding.
4. Electrical connection:
Closely adhere to local
•
Electricity Board regulations.
Voltage information is shown
•
on the rating plate mounted
inside the door on the right
hand side.
The appliance must be
•
earthed as prescribed by law.
Do not use extension leads or
•
multiple adapters.
Before carrying out
•
maintenance, disconnect the
mains plug.
The power cable must only be
•
replaced by a qualified
technician.
• For Austria:
is series connected to a fault
current switch, this must be
sensitive to the pulsating
current.
if the apparatus
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Precautions and general recommendations
1. Packing:
The packing box may be fully
•
recycled as confirmed by the
recycling symbol.
2. Energy and water saving
tips:
Do not rinse crockery under
•
running water.
Always fully load the
•
dishwasher before switching
on or set the wash
programme to half load (if
available) if one rack only is
loaded.
If ecological energy sources
•
are available such as solar
panel heating, heat pumps or
centralised heating systems,
the appliance may be
connected to the hot water
mains up to a maximum
temperature of 60°C. Make
sure the water inlet hose is of
the correct type. Refer to the
“Connections” chapter in
these user instructions.
3. Disposal
The appliance is built from
reusable materials. If you
decide to scrap the
dishwasher, it must be
disposed of in compliance
with local waste disposal
regulations.
Before scrapping, cut off the
•
power cable so that the
appliance cannot be
connected to the mains.
4. Child safety:
Children must not be allowed
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to play with the dishwasher.
Store the detergent, rinse aid
•
and salt in a dry place out of
the reach of children.
5. General
recommendations:
The open dishwasher door
•
can only support the weight
of the loaded rack when
pulled out. Do not rest
objects on the open door or
sit or stand on it:
appliance may topple
over!
Do not use solvents inside the
•
dishwasher:
explosion!
Only use detergents, rinse
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aids and regeneration salts
specially recommended for
use in domestic dishwashers.
Before cleaning or carrying
•
out maintenance, switch off
the appliance, disconnect the
mains plug and turn off the
water tap.
If a fault occurs, switch off
•
the appliance and turn off
the water tap.
If necessary, the power cable
•
may be replaced with
another of the same kind
obtained from our
After-Sales Service.
The power cable must only
be replaced by a qualified
technician.
On completion of the
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programme switch off the
dishwasher and turn off the
water tap. For appliances
with water stop system, this
operation is not necessary.
6. For appliances with water
stop system:
The water inlet hose and
plastic casing contain
electrical components.
Do not therefore cut the
hose or immerse the plastic
casing in water. If the hose is
damaged switch off the
appliance immediately.
the
risk of
7. Warnings for comparative
testing:
Comparative testing
conditions are described in
the additional “Warnings
for comparative testing”
page.
EC Declaration of
conformity:
This appliance has been
designed, constructed and
distributed in compliance
with the safety requirements
of EC Directives:
73/23/EC
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89/336/EC
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93/68/EC
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Load capacity:
8 place settings.
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How to fill the salt container
From a water hardness
category of 1, before using
the dishwasher for the first
time, fill the salt container
with regeneration salt (to
find out the hardness level of
water in your area, contact
your local Water Board or
check the last bill you
received).
If the water hardness level
does not correspond to
position 2 on the selector
(setting on delivery) or if the
water hardness level
changes, set the correct
water hardness level on the
salt container cap or
(according to the model)
using system 2 or 3.
System 2:
Press and hold the
1.
As soon as the required water
2.
hardness level is reached, press the
On/Off button.
System 3:
Press and hold the Start button
1.
and simultaneously turn the
programme dial one position to
the left.
Release the Start button (the salt
2.
level indicator will flash and the
setting value 2 will be displayed).
To change the set value: press the
Start button until the required
value is reached.
When the required water
3.
hardness level is reached and the
indicator lamps light up, as shown
in the table, turn the programme
dial to the “Off” position.
Table of water hardness
categories:
programme select button
and the On/Off button (the
salt level indicator lamp will
flash and the indicator lamp
e will light up). To
change the set value: press
and hold the programme
select button until the
required value is reached.
Table of water hardness categories
System 1
°dH °fH °Clarke mmol/l Hardness
0-6 0-11 0-8 0-1.1 0
7-11 12-16 9-11 1.2-2.0 1
12-16 17-29 12-20 2.1-2.9 2
17-21 30-37 21-26 3.0-3.7 3
22-35 38-62 27-44 3.8-6.2 4
System 2 and 3
°dH °fH °Clarke mmol/l
0-6 0-11 0-8 0-1.1 0 no indicator light on
7-16 12-29 9-20 1.2-2.9 1
17-21 30-37 21-26 3.0-3.7 2
22-35 38-60 27-44 3.8-6.2 3
:
category
Hardness
category
Indicator Lights
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/
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Fill the salt container to the
To fill the salt container:
Warning: only use
regeneration salts for use
in domestic dishwashers!
Do not fill the salt container
with unsuitable substances,
such as detergent, as this will
cause irreparable damage to
the water softener system.
Remove the lower rack.
1.
Unscrew the cap by turning it
2.
counter-clockwise.
When first using the
3.
dishwasher: fill the salt
container to the rim with
water.
4.
rim with salt (using the filler
provided) (when filling for
the first time use min. 1.5 kg
and max. 2 kg) and stir with a
spoon handle.
Screw the cap back on by
5.
turning it clockwise and
make sure it is properly
fastened.
Fit the lower rack.
6.
If regeneration salt is to be
7.
added,
immediately
wash programme (rinsing
alone is not sufficient) in
order to eliminate any
residual saline solution
straight away and avoid
corrosion.
start a
Salt level indicator:
The dishwasher is equipped
with an electric or visual salt
level indicator
(depending on the model
installed).
Electric indicator:
The salt level indicator
lamp on the control
panel lights up when the salt
container is empty.
Visual indicator:
The float is clearly visible in
the cap window when the
salt container is full.
The float lowers and is no
longer visible when the salt
container is empty.
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How to fill the rinse aid dispenser
The rinse aid facilitates
drying and prevents the
formation of unsightly spots
and streaks on crockery.
Before using the dishwasher
for the first time, fill the rinse
aid dispenser.
Only use rinse aids
recommended for use in
domestic dishwashers.
How to adjust the rinse
aid dosage regulator:
Factory setting:
position 4.
If you are not satisfied with
washing or drying results,
change the rinse aid dosage
setting.
Thereafter, regularly check
the rinse aid level.
Rinse aid level indicator:
Press the button to open the
1.
cover.
Fill the dispenser with rinse
2.
aid until the level indicator
becomes dark. Immediately
wipe away any rinse aid spilt
accidentally!
This prevents the formation
of excess suds which may
spoil washing results.
Close the cover.
3.
Press the button to open the
1.
cover.
If crockery is prone to whitish
2.
streaks: reduce the dosage by
turning the dial to a lower
setting (-) using a coin or the
like.
If crockery is not perfectly
dry: increase the dosage by
turning the dial to a higher
setting (+).
Close the cover.
3.
Visual indicator:
light
add rinse aid
Additional electric
indicator (if provided):
The indicator lamp on
the control panel lights up
when more rinse aid needs
to be added.
dark
sufficient rinse aid
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How to fill the detergent dispenser
A special compartment is
provided for the detergent.
The use of detergent in
excess of the recommended
dosage may cause pollution.
The recommended dosage
varies for different brands.
If you use detergents in
pellet form, follow the
manufacturer's directions
for use.
Add the detergent:
Only use detergents
recommended for use in
domestic dishwashers.
Only fill the detergent
dispenser prior to starting
a wash programme.
Press the lever A, the cover
1.
will open automatically,
sliding to the right.
Add the detergent:
2.
The bottom line in the
detergent dispenser indicates
15 ml of product, the middle
line indicates 25 ml.
The maximum capacity of the
detergent dispenser is 40 ml.
Always use the dosage
recommended by the
manufacturer.
“New generation” detergents
contain enzymes that give
better washing results when
Bio programmes are used.
However, these programmes
are also suitable for all other
dishwasher detergents.
Close the cover by sliding it to
3.
the left and pressing it
gently. The lever will lock
once more.
A
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Care and Maintenance
Before cleaning or carrying
out maintenance, switch off
the appliance, disconnect the
mains plug and turn off the
water tap.
Upper spray arm:
Slacken the fixing nut (by
1.
turning it counter-clockwise)
and detach the spray arm by
pulling it down.
Rinse the nozzles.
2.
Remount the spray arm by
3.
aligning it with the rotary
mounting.
Lower spray arm:
Remove the spray arm by
1.
lifting it upwards.
Rinse the nozzles.
2.
Remount the spray arm by
3.
aligning it with the rotor pin
and insert it.
Cleaning the outside of
the appliance:
To clean the outside of the
appliance, use a neutral
detergent and a damp cloth.
Clean the control panel using
a damp cloth alone.
Do not use abrasive
detergents.
Tighten the fixing nut by
4.
turning it clockwise.
The fixing nut must be
tightened until it clicks!
Make sure the spray arm
rotates freely.
Push the spray arm down
4.
firmly until it is fixed in place.
Make sure the spray arm
rotates freely.
Cleaning the inside of the
dishwasher:
Regularly wipe the door seal
and inside of the door with a
damp cloth to remove any
food residue.
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Care and Maintenance
Cleaning the filters: 1.
Unscrew the wide-mesh filter
and the fine-mesh filter by
turning them clockwise, and
remove them.
Remove any food residues
2.
and wash the filters under
running water.
Replace the filter unit and fix
3.
the wide-mesh and fine-mesh
filters by turning counterclockwise.
Make sure that the filters
4.
have been inserted correctly.
Do not operate the
dishwasher without filters
and check that the filter unit
is correctly assembled to
ensure good wash results.
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