Indesit DIF 16 manual

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    Operating instructions Contents Installation, 2-3-4 Positioning and levelling Connecting the water and electricity supplies Advice regarding the first wash cycle Technical data Electrical connection Description of the appliance, 5 Overall view Control panel Loading the racks, 6 Lower rack Cutlery basket Upper rack Start-up and use, 7 Starting the d[...]

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    EN 2 Installation Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference. If the appliance is sold, given away or moved, please ensure the manual is kept with the machine, so that the new owner may benefit from the advice contained within it. Please read this instruction manual carefully: it contains important information regarding the s[...]

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    EN 3 Connecting the water outlet hose Connect the outlet hose (without bending it) to a drain duct with a minimum diameter of 4 cm. Alternatively, rest it over a sink or tub; the free end of the hose should not remain immersed in water. The special plastic elbow * makes it easier to find the best layout: fix the elbow to the wall securely in order [...]

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    EN 4 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 replac[...]

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    EN 5 Overall view Description of the appliance 1. Upper rack 2. Upper sprayer arm 3. Tip-up compartments 4. Rack height adjuster 5. Lower rack 6. Lower sprayer arm 7. Cutlery basket 8. Washing filter 9. Salt dispenser 10. Detergent and rinse aid dispensers 11. Data plate 12. Control Panel *** *** Only in completely built-in models. * Only available[...]

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    EN 6 Loading the racks Before loading the racks, remove all food residues from the crockery and empty liquids from glasses and cups. After loading the appliance, check that the sprayer arms can rotate freely. Lower rack The lower rack can hold pans, lids, plates, salad bowls, cutlery, etc. as seen in the Loading examples. Plates and large covers sh[...]

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    EN 7 Start-up and use Measuring out the detergent A good wash result also depends on the correct amount of detergent being used; exceeding the stated amount does not result in a more effective wash and increases environmental pollution. Only use detergent which has been specifically designed for dishwashers. DO NOT USE washing up liquid. Using exce[...]

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    EN 8 Wash cycles Notes: Optimum performance levels when using the "Quick wash" cycle can be achieved by observing the maximum amounts of crockery specified. * The Eco wash cycle adheres to the regulation EN-50242. Although it has a longer duration than other wash cycles it uses less energy and is les harmful to the environment. Note for T[...]

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    EN 9 Rinse aid and refined salt Only use products which have been specifically designed for dishwashers. Do not use table salt or industrial salt, or washing up liquid. Follow the instructions given on the packaging. If using a multi-functional product it is not necessary to add rinse aid; however, we recommend that you add salt, especially if you [...]

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    EN 10 Care and maintenance Shutting off the water and electricity supplies  Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle to avoid leaks.  Always unplug the appliance when cleaning it and when performing maintenance work. Cleaning the dishwasher  The external surfaces of the machine and the control panel may be cleaned using a non-abrasive[...]

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    EN 11 Precautions and advice This appliance was designed and manufactured in compliance with current international safety standards. The following information has been provided for safety reasons and should therefore be read carefully. General safety  The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the home and is not intended for commercial [...]

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    EN 12 Troubleshooting Whenever the appliance fails to work, check for a solution from the following list before calling for Assistance. Malfunction: Possible causes / Solutions: The dish washer does not start. • The pl ug has not b een i nsert ed into t he el ectr ical s ocke t prop erly, or ther e is no p ower i n the hous e. • The dis hwas he[...]