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    INSTRUCTION MANUAL GUIDE FOR USING THE DISHWA SH ER AND THE WASHING PROGRAMS[...]

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    Conten ts 1 1. Description of the controls ________ ________ ________ ________ 2 2. Operating instructions ________ ________ ________ ________ ___ 1 6 3. Cleaning and maintenance ________ ________ ________ _______ 31 4. Troubleshooting ________ ________ ________ ________ _______ 35 Thank you for choosing one of our products. You are advised to read[...]

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    User instructio ns 2 1. Description of the controls 1.1 Upper panel A ll the di sh was h e r co n t ro ls are gr ou ped on t he u pp e r pan e l . Sw i tc h -o n , p ro g ra mmi ng, s w it ch -of f , e tc. p ro ced u re s a re o nly po s si b le wh e n th e d oo r i s o pen . The panel shown is only a guideline example: the form of the lights and b[...]

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    User instructio ns 3 6 PROGRAM DELAY BUTTON Press this button to delay the start of the program. 7 INFORMATION DISPLAY (1 or 3 digits depending on model) 8 OPTIONS (on some models only) 9 CHILD SAFETY DEVICE (on some models only) Inf orm ati on di spl ay ed no Sch edu led pr ogr am dur ati on ye s no R em aini ng pr ogr am time ye s 1 - 9 hou rs De[...]

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    User instructio ns 4 Fle xi Tab s Op tion recom me nde d for the use of multi -f unct ion tab le t det erg ent . HY CLEA N Add s a fi nal an ti bac ter ial ri n se t o the sel ect ed pr ogr am. Spr ea d HA LF LOA D WAS H All ow s w as hin g o f j ust a few dishe s pl a ced in bot h ba ske ts. PR OGRA M DELA Y All ow s the progr am to be set to star[...]

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    User instructio ns 5 PR OGRA MS TAB LE Th e manua l conta in s the pro gr ams table fo r seve ral mode ls. To find the tab le for yo ur dishw as her , compa re the pro gra m sym bo ls at the top of the tab le w ith th ose on y our co ntr ol pa nel . SETTING THE WASHING PROGRAM AND SWITCHING ON After i dentifying the most suitable p rogram with th e[...]

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    User instructio ns 6 PROGR A MS T ABLE PROGRAMME NUMBER & SYMBOL LOAD CROCKER Y AND CUTLERY PROGRAM PROGRESS DURA TION CONSUMPTION MINUTES (1) WATER LITRES POWER kWh (1) 1 RAPID 27’ Di she s w ith li ght di r t, w ash ed im me di ate ly a ft er use Wash at 38° C Rinse at 50° C 27 (3) 6,5 0,70 2 GLASS Gla ss , chi na and mi xe d dis he s w i[...]

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    User instructio ns 7 QUICK TIME PROGRAMS (see relevant sec tion for explan ation of funct ioning mo des) PROGRAMME NUMBER E SYMBOL LOAD CROCKER Y AND CUTLERY PROGRAM PROGRESS DURATION CONSUMPTION MINUTI (1) WATER LITRES POWER kWh (1) 6 SOAK + Pa ns a n d d i sh es aw aiti ng comp l et ion of t he l oa d Cold prew ash 15 (3) 3,5 0,02 7 DELICATE QUIC[...]

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    User instructio ns 8 PROGR A MS T ABLE PROGRAMME NUMBER & SYMBOL LOAD CROCKER Y AND CUTLERY PROGRAM PROGRESS DURA TION CONSUMPTION MINUTES (1) WATER LITRES POWER kWh (1) 1 RAPID 27’ Di she s w ith li ght di r t, w ash ed im me di ate ly a ft er use Wash at 38° C Rinse at 50° C 27 (3) 6,5 0,70 2 AUTO 45-65 IEC/DIN*** Pa ns a n d d i sh es w [...]

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    User instructio ns 9 QUICK TIME PROGRAMS (see relevant sec tion for explan ation of funct ioning mo des) PROGRAMME NUMBER E SYMBOL LOAD CROCKER Y AND CUTLERY PROGRAM PROGRESS DURATION CONSUMPTION MINUTI (1) WATER LITRES POWER kWh (1) 6 SOAK + Pa ns a n d d i sh es aw aiti ng comp l et ion of t he l oa d Cold prew ash 15 (3) 3,5 0,02 7 DELICATE QUIC[...]

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    User instructio ns 10 NOTES AND REFERENCES On ly run th e s oak pr ogr am w ith ha lf loa ds. Op tion s c ann ot be us ed w ith th e s oak pr ogr am . The ENERSAVE o ption cannot b e used with soak , ultra c lean , or any programs which do not include the final drying stage. * Sta nda rd progr amme un der EN 502 42 . T he EN ERSA VE opt ion mus t b[...]

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    User instructio ns 11 1.2 Washing program s Before starting a washing program make sure that: • The water supply tap is open . • The softener container contains regenerating salt . • The correct amount of detergent has been a dded to the dispenser . • The baskets have been correctly loaded . • The spray arms are able to rotate freely and [...]

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    User instructio ns 12 ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Some models feature additional options, activated by pressing two buttons simultaneousl y . In this case, tw o lines in the contro l panel graphics link the s ymbol of t he additional option to the two bu ttons to be pressed simultaneously to enable it . (e.g. “Flexi T abs” in this illustration) QUICK TI[...]

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    User instructio ns 13 ULTRA CLEAN Th e "ULTRA CLEA N " pr ogr am pr olo ngs the fi nal hot ri nse to en sur e a fur the r redu cti on in the ba ct er ia level . If the tempe rat ure in t he tank fall s dur ing thi s stag e of the pro gr a m (e. g. bec aus e the door is op ene d or due to a pow er bla ckou t) , th e lig ht of the opt ion a[...]

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    User instructio ns 14 ULTRA CLEAN Th e "ULTRA CLEA N " pr ogr am pr olo ngs the fi nal hot ri nse to en sur e a fur the r redu cti on in the ba ct er ia level . If the tempe rat ure in t he tank fall s dur ing thi s stag e of the pro gr a m (e. g. bec aus e the door is op ene d or due to a pow er bla ckou t) , th e lig ht of the opt ion a[...]

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    User instructio ns 15 TO SA VE ON EN ERG Y! … AN D PRO TE CT THE E NV IRONM EN T • Alw ays us e t he di shw ash er wi t h a f ull lo ad . • Do not w ash th e d ish es in ru nni ng w ate r. • Use the was hing prog ram that is mos t app rop ri ate for each type of loa d. • Do not ca rr y o ut any pr el im ina ry rin sin g. • If ava ilab l[...]

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    User instructio ns 16 2. Operating instructions Once the dishwasher has been correctly installed, prepare for use as follows: • Adjust the water softening system; • Add the regenerating salt; • Add the rinse aid and detergent. 2.1 Using the water soft ening system The amo unt of scale co ntained in the water (water hardness index) can cause w[...]

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    User instructio ns 17 • Do not use table salt as it con tains i nsoluble substances whic h, over time, may damage the water softening system. • When necessary, refill t he regenerating s alt container before starting the washing program . In this way, the excess saline solution will be immediately removed by the water; the prolonged presence of[...]

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    User instructio ns 18 WATER HARDNESS TABLE WATER HA RDNESS SETTING German degrees (° dH) French Degrees (° dF) 0 - 6 0 - 11 All lights off (no salt) 7 - 10 12 - 18 One light on 11 - 15 19 - 27 Two lights on 16 - 21 28 - 37 Three lights on 22 - 28 38 - 50 Four lights on 29 - 35 51 - 62 Five lights on 36 - 50 63 - 90 Two lights on Contact your loca[...]

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    User instructio ns 19 ADDING THE RINSE AID The rins e aid helps t he dishes dry faster and prevents the fo rmation of scale deposits and staining; it is automatically added to the w ater during the final rinse cyc le, from the co ntainer situated on the inner side of the door. To add rinse aid: • Open the door. • Rotate the container cap anticl[...]

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    User instructio ns 20 ADDING THE DETERGENT To open the detergent dispenser cap, lightly press the button P . Add the detergent a nd close the cap carefully. During the washing c ycle, the dispenser will be opened automatically. • When a pro gra m with hot pr ew ash is sel ect ed (see progr am table) , ext ra de ter ge nt m ust be pl ac ed in t he[...]

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    User instructio ns 21 The introduction of detergent into the rins e aid dispenser, even in liquid form, will damage the dishwasher. 2.3 General warnings and recommen dations Before using the d ishwasher for the first time, it i s advisable to read the following recommendations conce rning dish types to be wash ed and their loading. There are genera[...]

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    User instructio ns 22 WARNING! • Make sure that the dishes are securely in p lace so that they can not tip ov er or o bstruct the rotation of the spray a rms during t he washing cycle. • Do not place very small objects in the baskets as these c ould fall and obstruct the spray arms or the wash pump. • Containers such as cups, b owls, glasses [...]

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    User instructio ns 23 2.4 Using the baskets The dis hwasher has a capacity of 13 place -settings , including se rving dishes. LOWER BASKET The lower b asket receives the full force of the lower s pray arm, and should therefore be used for the “toughest” items with a heavier degree of soiling. All types and combinations of loads are permitted, p[...]

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    User instructio ns 24 LOADING THE LOWER BASKET Carefully load flat p lates, soup plates, d essert and s erving dishes, positioning them vertically. Pots, pans and their covers m ust be loaded upside d own. W hen loading soup pl ates and d essert bo wls, be su re to leave a gap between them. Loading exa mples: UPPER BASKET It is recommended to load [...]

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    User instructio ns 25 CUTLERY BASKET The ba sket has removable top grids into which items of cutlery should be inserted to keep them properly s paced and allow water to pass between them effectively. The top grids and central lid a re in the bag of accessories . The central lid functions as a lid only . The top grids can be detached and used separa[...]

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    User instructio ns 26 FLEXI DUO TOP RACK (on some models only) This comprises two independent sliding, pull-out tray racks f or easier loading/unloading of cutlery. Various loading systems a nd configurations are possible. For example, tea cups c an be loa ded with the right-hand rack set in t he low position, while the left-hand rack or both can b[...]

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    User instructio ns 27 Examples of loading for intensive dirt :[...]

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    User instructio ns 28 Examples of loading for intensive dirt : FLEXI DUO TOP RACK (on some models only)[...]

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    User instructio ns 29 Depending o n the m odels, the basket may be equipped with some or all of the following accessories: - Supports for cups or long objects (ladles, spoons…), on the left; can be tipped to the vertical position when not in use. - Long-stemmed glass holder, on the left; to use, simply lift and fix onto the hooks provided. - Cutl[...]

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    User instructio ns 30 ADJUSTING THE UPPER BASKET The hei ght of the top b asket can b e adjusted to allow large dishes or pans to be placed in the bottom basket. The a djustment procedure may be type A or B , depen ding on the dishwasher model purchased. Version A: pull - out with adjustment in two positions. • Pull out both the basket guides. ?[...]

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    User instructio ns 31 3. Cleaning and maintenance Before carrying out a ny work, always unplug the appliance from the electrical supply or switch off the all-pole disconnection device. 3.1 General warnings and recommen dations Avoid the use of acidic or abrasive detergents. Clean the outer surfaces a nd door-lining of the dishwasher regularly using[...]

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    User instructio ns 32 CLEANING THE FILTER UNIT • It is ad visable to periodically inspect the cen tre filter C and, if necessary, to clean it. To remove the filter, grip the tabs, turn them anticlockwise and lift upwards; • push the centre filter D from the underside to remove it from the micro-filter: • separate the two p arts which make up [...]

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    User instructio ns 33 BEFORE STARTING THE DISHWASHER AFTER PROLONGED DISUSE: • Check that there are no deposits of s ludge or ru st i nside the water pipe: if there are, allow the water to run fro m the water supply tap for a few minutes. • Plug the power cord back into the socket. • Reconnect the water intake hose and open the tap again. TRO[...]

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    User instructio ns 34 If the dishes fail to dry or remain dull, check that: • there is rinse aid inside the special container; • the rinse aid dispenser setting is correct; • the detergent used is o f good q uality and has not lost its effectiveness (for example, through in correct storage, with the box left open). If the dishes show signs of[...]

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    User instructio ns 35 4. T roubleshooting The dishwasher is capable of signalling a number of faults through the simultaneous illumination of several indicator lights, wit h the following meanings: FAULT DESCRIPTION E1 Acquastop failure The anti-f looding system has been activated (for t he relevant models only). The system is t ripped in case of w[...]

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    User instructio ns 36 FAULT DESCRIPTION E7 Turbine flow-regula tor malfunction (for the relevant mod els only) The appliance is not able t o "measure" the amount of water loaded a ccurately. Interrupt the prog ram and switch off the dishwashe r. Switch the dishwasher ba ck on, pro gram it again an d start the washing cycle. If the problem[...]

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    User instructio ns 37 TECHNICAL DATA Width 597 ÷ 599 mm Depth measure d flush with the outer edge of the control panel 550 mm Height ( d e pe nd i n g o n m o d e ls ) Free standing : from 850 mm to 890 mm from 890 mm to 930 mm Semi-integrated : from 820 mm to 890 mm from 860 mm to 930 mm Capacity 13 Standard p lace settings Water supply p ressure[...]