FAVORIT ÖKO PLUS VI User manual Dishwasher
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Safety information 3 Operating instructions Safety information In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features.
Product description Installation • Check your dishwasher for any transport damage. Never connect a damaged machine. If your dishwasher is damaged contact your supplier. • All packaging must be removed before use. • Any electrical and plumbing work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified and competent person. • For safety reasons it is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.
Control panel 6 7 8 9 5 Rating plate Filters Lower spray arm Upper spray arm Optical signal Once the washing programme has started , a point-shaped optical signal shows on the floor beneath the appliance door. If the appliance has been installed higher up with a furniture door mounted flush, the optical signal will be no longer visible.
Control panel 7 Indicator lights 8 On/Off button 9 Function buttons Indicator lights Salt Illuminates when the special salt has run out. 1) Rinse aid Illuminates when the rinse aid has run out. 1) End of programme Illuminates when the washing programme has ended. 1) The salt and rinse aid indicator lights are never illuminated while a washing programme is running even if filling with salt and/or rinse aid is necessary.
Control panel 7 When using this option we recommend to reduce the dose of detergent that is normally used for a completed load. This option is available only with some programmes (see "Washing programmes" chart).
First use First use Before using your dishwasher for the first time: • Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions • Remove all packaging from inside the appliance • Set the water softener • Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt container and then fill with dishwasher salt • Fill the rinse aid dispenser If you want to use combi detergent tablets such as: "3 in 1", "4 in 1", "5 in 1" etc... set the Multitab function (see "Multitab function").
Use of dishwasher salt 9 1. Open the dishwasher door. 2. Remove the lower basket from the dishwasher. 3. Turn the water hardness dial to position 1 or 2 (see table). 4. Replace the lower basket. Setting electronically The dishwasher is factory set at level 5. 1. Press the On/Off button. The dishwasher must be in setting mode. 2. Press simultaneously and keep pressed buttons B and C, until the lights of buttons A, B and C start flashing. 3.
Use of rinse aid 3. Using the funnel provided, pour in the salt until the container is full. 4. Replace the cap making sure that there is no trace of salt on the screw thread or on the gasket. 5. Replace the cap tightly turning it clockwise until it stops with a click. Do not worry if water overflows from the unit when filling with salt, this is quite normal.
Daily use 11 2. Add the rinse aid in the container. The maximum level for filling is indicated by "max". The dispenser holds about 110 ml of rinse aid, which is sufficient for between 16 and 40 dishwashing cycles, depending upon the dosage setting. 3. Ensure that the lid is closed after every refill. Clean up any rinse aid spilt during filling with an absorbent cloth to avoid excess foaming during the next wash.
Load cutlery and dishes Load cutlery and dishes Sponges, household cloths and any object that can absorb water may not be washed in the dishwasher. • Before loading the dishes, you should: – Remove all left over food and debris. – Soften remnants of burnt food in pans • When loading the dishes and cutlery, please note: – Dishes and cutlery must not impede the rotation of the spray arms. – Load hollow items such as cups, glasses, pans, etc.
Load cutlery and dishes 13 The lower basket Load larger and heavily soiled dishes and pans in the lower basket. To make it easier to load larger dishes, all rear plate racks in the lower basket can be folded down. The cutlery basket WARNING! Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a potential hazard. Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket. Take care when loading or unloading sharp items such as knives.
Load cutlery and dishes 1. Place the grid insert on the cutlery basket. 2. Place forks and spoon in the cutlery basket with their handles pointing downwards. For larger utensils, such as whisks, leave off one half of the cutlery grid. The cutlery basket can be opened out. Always make sure that you put your hand around both parts of the two-part handle when removing it from the dishwasher. 1. Place the cutlery basket on a table or work surface. 2. Open out the two-part handle. 3. Remove cutlery.
Load cutlery and dishes Beer glasses There are the glass holders on the left hand side in the lower basket. You can arrange there up to 4 beer glasses. You can fold up the beer glass holders if necessary. You can replace the beer glass holders with 2 supplied cup racks. You can use them as: • cup shelves • champagne glass holders. Do these steps to remove beer glass holders 1. Pull upwards and push lightly on the hooks from below. 2. Use the hooks to attach cup racks onto the horizontal bar.
Load cutlery and dishes You can remove the support that fix the beer glass holders or cup racks if necessary. 1. Use the thumbs to push the support back. 2. Push them forwards to fix the support again. WARNING! Do not hold the support with the hand. This can cause injury. Place the hand under the support on the lower basket. The upper basket Load smaller, fragile crockery and long, sharp cutlery in the upper basket.
Load cutlery and dishes • The cup racks can be folded up out of the way for tall crockery items. • Lay or hang wine and brandy glasses in the slots in the cup racks. • For glasses with long stems, fold the glass rack to the right, otherwise fold it away to the left. • The row of spikes on the left of the upper basket is also in two parts and can be folded away. Spikes not folded away: place glasses, mugs etc. in the upper basket. Spikes folded away: more room for serving dishes.
Use of detergent Raising / lowering the upper basket: 1. Pull out the upper basket completely. 2. Holding the upper basket by the handle, raise it as far as it will go and then lower it vertically. The upper basket will latch into the lower or the upper position. WARNING! After loading your machine always close the door, as an open door can be a hazard. Before closing the door, ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely.
Multi-tab function 19 2. Fill the detergent dispenser (1) with detergent. The marking indicates the dosing levels: 20 = approximately 20 g of detergent 30 = approximately 30 g of detergent. 3. All programmes with prewash need an additional detergent dose (5/10 g) that must be placed in the prewash detergent chamber (2). This detergent will take effect during the prewash phase. 4. When using detergent tablets, place the tablet in compartment (1) 5. Close the lid and press until it locks in place.
Multi-tab function Once the programme is running, the "Multitab function " can NO longer be changed. If you want to exclude the "Multitab function " you have to cancel the programme setting and then deactivate the "Multitab function ". In this case you have to set a washing programme (and desired options) again. Activation/deactivation of the Multitab function Press the Multitab button: the corresponding indicator light illuminates. This means that the function is active.
Washing programmes 21 Washing programmes Crockery and cutlery 6 GLASS 45° Normal soil Delicate crockery and glassware - 7 RINSE AND HOLD Any Partial load (to be completed later in the day)6) - 12 -23 Water (litres) Normal soil 16 - 18 5 1 HOUR 55° 9 Crockery and cutlery 12 - 13 Normal soil 11 - 12 4 ECO 50°5) 14 - 15 Crockery and cutlery 4 Light soil 1.1 - 1.
Select and start a washing programme Option available with washing programme Programme ÖKO PLUS Half load 1 AUTO 45-70° Selectable impact on washing programme No 2 INTENSIV CARE 70° Selectable impact on washing programme Yes 3 30 MIN 60° Selectable no impact on washing programme No 4 ECO 50° Selectable impact on washing programme Yes 5 1 HOUR 55° Selectable no impact on washing programme No 6 GLASS 45° Selectable impact on washing programme No 7 RINSE AND HOLD Selectable no impact
Unloading the dishwasher 23 WARNING! Interrupt or cancel a washing programme in progress ONLY if it’s absolutely necessary. Attention! Hot steam may escape when the door is opened. Open the door carefully. Cancelling a delay start or a washing programme in progress • Simultaneously press and hold the two programme buttons positioned over the word RESET, until 2 horizontal lines will appear in the digital display. • Cancelling a delay start involves also the cancelling of the washing programme set.
Care and cleaning CAUTION! When the washing programme has finished, it is recommended that the dishwasher is unplugged and the water tap turned off. Care and cleaning Cleaning the filters The filters must be checked and cleaned from time to time. Dirty filters will degrade the washing result. WARNING! Before cleaning the filters ensure that the machine is switched off. 1. Open the door, remove the lower basket. 2.
Care and cleaning 25 6. Remove the flat filter from the base of the washing compartment and clean both faces thoroughly. 7. Put the flat filter back in the base of the washing compartment and ensure that it fits perfectly. 8. Place the coarse filter (A) in the microfilter (B) and press together. 9. Put the filter combination in place and lock by turning the handle clockwise to the stop. During this process ensure that the flat filter does not protrude above the base of the washing compartment.
What to do if… Moving the machine If you have to move the machine (moving house etc....): 1. Unplug it. 2. Turn the water tap off. 3. Remove the water inlet and discharge hoses. 4. Pull the machine out together with the hoses. Avoid over tilting the machine during transportation. What to do if… The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation.
Technical data 27 Once these checks have been carried out, switch on the appliance: the programme will continue from the point at which it was interrupted. If the malfunction or fault code reappears contact the Service Force Centre. For other fault codes not described in the above chart, please contact your local Service Force Centre, quoting the model (Mod.), product number (PNC) and serial number (S.N.). This information can be found on the rating plate located on the side of the dishwasher door.
Hints for test institutes Hints for test institutes Testing in accordance with EN 60704 must be carried out with appliance fully loaded and using the test programme (see "Washing programmes"). Test in accordance with EN 50242 must be carried out when the salt container and rinse aid dispenser have been filled with salt and rinse aid respectively and using the test programme (see "Washing programmes").
Installation 29 Installation instructions Installation WARNING! Any electrical and/or plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician and/or plumber or competent person. Remove all packaging before positioning the machine. If possible, position the machine next to a water tap and a drain. This dishwasher is designed to be fitted under a kitchen counter or work surface.
Water connection The dishwasher features fill and drain hoses which can be turned either to the left or the right to suit the installation by means of the locknut. The locknut must be correctly fitted to avoid water leaks. (Attention! NOT all models of dishwashers have fill and drain hoses provided with locknut. In this case, this kind of facility is not possible).
Electrical connection 31 The waste connection must be at a maximum height of 60 cm from the bottom of the dishwasher. The drain hose can face either to the right or left of the dishwasher. Ensure the hose is not bent or squashed as this could prevent or slow down the discharge of water. The sink plug must not be in place when the machine is draining as this could cause the water to syphon back into the machine.
Environment concerns Environment concerns The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
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