FAVORIT SILENCE PLUS I User manual Dishwasher
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Contents 3 117976070-08112007 Contents Operating instructions 5 Safety information Correct use General safety Child safety Installation 5 5 6 6 6 Product description 7 Control panel The digital display Function buttons Setting mode To cancel a set programme or a programme in progress 8 9 9 9 10 First use 10 Set the water softener Setting manually Setting electronically 10 11 11 Use of dishwasher salt 12 Use of rinse aid Adjusting the dosage of rinse aid 13 14 Daily use 14 Loading cutler
Contents Unloading the dishwasher 26 Care and cleaning Cleaning the filters Cleaning the spray arms External cleaning Internal cleaning Prolonged periods of non-operation Frost precautions Moving the machine 26 26 28 28 28 28 28 28 What to do if ...
Safety information 5 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.
Safety information General safety • Dishwasher detergents can cause chemical burns to eyes, mouth and throat. Could endanger life! Comply with the safety instructions of the dishwasher detergent manufacturer. • The water in your dishwasher is not for drinking. Detergent residues may still be present in your machine. • Ensure that the door of the dishwasher is always closed when it is not being loaded or unloaded. In this way you will avoid anybody tripping over the open door and hurting themselves.
Product description WARNING! For electrical and water connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.
Control panel Control panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 On/off button Programme selection buttons Delay start button Indicator lights Digital display Function buttons Indicator lights Programme in progress Illuminates when a washing programme is set and remains illuminated for all the duration of the washing programme. MULTITAB Indicates the activation/deactivation of the MULTITAB function (see MULTITAB function) Salt Illuminates when the special salt has run out.
Control panel 9 Indicator lights Rinse aid Illuminates when the rinse aid has run out. 1) 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.
First use If a programme button light is illuminated, the last performed or selected programme is still set. In this case, to return to setting mode, the programme has to be cancelled. To cancel a set programme or a programme in progress Simultaneously press and hold the two RESET buttons (B and C) until all the programme button lights illuminate. The programme has been cancelled and the machine is now in setting mode.
Set the water softener Water hardness Adjusting the water hardness setting 11 Use of salt °dH °TH mmol/l manually electronically 51 - 70 91 - 125 9,1 - 12,5 2 level 10 yes 43 - 50 76 - 90 7,6 - 8,9 2 level 9 yes 37 - 42 65 - 75 6,5 - 7,5 2 level 8 yes 29 - 36 51 - 64 5,1 - 6,4 2 level 7 yes 23 - 28 40 - 50 4,0 - 5,0 2 level 6 yes 19 - 22 33 - 39 3,3 - 3,9 2 level 5 yes 15 - 18 26 - 32 2,6 - 3,2 1 level 4 yes 11 - 14 19 - 25 1,9 - 2,5 1 level 3 yes 4
Use of dishwasher salt 3. Press button A, the lights of buttons B and C turn off while the light of button A goes on flashing. In the digital display is visible the current level. Examples: displayed = level 5 displayed = level 10 4. To change the level, press button A. Each time the button is pressed the level changes (for the selection of the new level see the chart). Examples: if the current level is 5, by pressing button A once, level 6 is selected.
Use of rinse aid 13 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 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.
Loading cutlery and dishes 15 • Fill with dishwasher detergent. • Select a wash programme suitable for the cutlery and dishes. • Start the wash programme. Loading 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.
Loading cutlery and dishes For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery and dishes are not suitable: are of limited suitability: • Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or mother- • Only wash stoneware in the dishwasher if it of-pearls handles. is specially marked as being dishwasher-safe by the manufacturer. • Plastic items that are not heat resistant. • Glazed patterns may fade if machine washed • Older cutlery with glued parts that are not frequently. temperature resistant.
Loading cutlery and dishes 17 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.
Loading cutlery and dishes 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 upper basket Load smaller, fragile crockery and long, sharp cutlery in the upper basket. • Arrange items of crockery on and under the folding cup racks so that they are offset from each other and water can reach all items. • The cup racks can be folded up out of the way for tall crockery items.
Loading cutlery and dishes • 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 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. Use of detergent Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers.
Multitab function 21 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.
Multitab function is automatically deactivated and also the indicator lights for salt and rinse aid are deactivated. Select the "Multitab function " before the start of a washing programme. Once this function is selected (indicator light illuminated) it will remain active also for the following washing programmes. With the use of the "Multitab function", the cycle durations may change. In this case, in the digital display, the indication of the running time of the programme is automatically updated.
= Rinse aid dispenser activated. 4. To change the setting, press button B again, the digital display indicates the new setting. 5. To memorise the operation, switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On/Off button. If you decide to turn back to the use of standard detergent system we advise that you: 1. Deactivate the "Multitab function". 2. Fill up the salt container and the rinse aid dispenser again. 3.
Select and start a washing programme Duration (minutes) Energy (kWh) Water (litres) 0,8 -0,9 14 - 15 Delicate crockery and glassware Consumption values 1) 60 - 70 Normal soil Drying Programme description Final rinse Type of load Intermediate rinse Degree of soil Prewash Programme Main wash 24 1) The consumption values are intended as a guide and depends on the pressure and the temperature of the water and also by the variations of the power supply and the amount of dishes.
Select and start a washing programme 25 1. After having selected the washing programme, press the delay start button until the flashing number of hours for the delay start will appear in the digital display. You can choose from 1 to 19 hours of delay. 2. Close the dishwasher's door, the countdown starts automatically. The number in the display is no longer flashing but fixed with static light. 3. The countdown will decrease with steps of 1 hour. 4. The opening of the door will interrupt the countdown. 5.
Unloading the dishwasher • • 1. 2. The light of the programme just ended will remain on. In the digital display appears a zero. Switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On/Off button. Open the dishwasher's door, leave it ajar and wait a few minutes before removing the dishes; in this way they will be cooler and the drying will be improved. Unloading the dishwasher • Hot dishes are sensitive to knocks. The dishes should therefore be allowed to cool down before removing from the appliance.
Care and cleaning 27 2. The dishwasher filter system comprises a coarse filter (A), a microfilter (B) and a flat filter. Unlock the filter system using the handle on the microfilter, and remove the filter system. 3. Turn the handle about 1/4 a turn anticlockwise and remove the filter system. 4. Take hold of the coarse filter (A) by the handle with the hole and remove from the microfilter (B). 5. Clean all filters thoroughly under running water. 6.
Care and cleaning Cleaning the spray arms NEVER try to remove the spray arms. If residues of soil have clogged the holes in the spray arms, remove them with a cocktail stick. External cleaning Clean the external surfaces of the machine and control panel with a damp soft cloth. If necessary use only neutral detergents. Never use abrasive products, scouring pads or solvent (acetone, trichloroethylene etc....).
What to do if ... 29 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. Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved with the help of the indications described in the chart, without calling out an engineer.
What to do if ... Fault code and malfunction The programme does not start. Possible cause and solution • The dishwasher’s door has not been properly closed. Close the door. • The main plug is not plugged in. Insert the main plug. • The fuse has blown out in the household fuse box. Replace the fuse. • Delay start has been set. If dishes are to be washed immediately, cancel the delay start.
Technical data 31 The wash results are not satisfactory The dishes are not clean • The wrong washing programme has been selected. • The dishes are arranged in such a way as to stop water reaching all parts of the surface. The baskets must not be overloaded. • The spray arms do not rotate freely due to incorrect arrangement of the load. • The filters in the base of the washing compartment are dirty or incorrectly positioned. • Too little or no detergent has been used.
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").
Hints for test institutes Example loading arrangements: Upper basket 1) Lower basket with cutlery basket Cutlery basket 1) If there are cup racks in place on the lefthand side, remove them.
Installation 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 supply connections Connection to a cold water supply is advised. If connection is made to a hot water supply the maximum permissible temperature is 60°C. A hot water supply is not always efficient with very soiled crockery as it shortens the washing programmes a lot. For making the connection itself, the coupling nut fitted to the machine's supply hose is designed to screw onto a 3/4" gas thread spout or to a purpose made quickcoupling tap such as the Press-block.
• If water inlet hose or the safety valve is damaged, remove the mains plug immediately. • A water inlet hose with safety valve must only be replaced by a specialist or by the Service Force Centre. WARNING! Warning! Dangerous voltage. Water outlet hose connection The end of the drain hose can be connected in the following ways: 1. To the sink outlet spigot, securing it to the underside of the work surface. This will prevent waste water from the sink running into the machine. 2.
Electrical connection 37 Likewise the internal diameter of the couplings used for connections to the waste outlet must be no smaller than the diameter of the hose provided. When connecting the drain hose to an under sink trap spigot, the entire plastic membrane (A) must be removed. Failure to remove all the membrane will result in food particles building up over time eventually blocking the dishwasher drain hose spigot.
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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