User manual Dishwasher FDF516
Contents Safety information _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Control panel _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Washing programmes _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Use of the appliance _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Setting the water softener _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Use of dishwasher salt _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Use of rinse aid _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Loading cutlery and dishes _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Use of detergent _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2 3 4 6 6 7 8 8 9 Setting and
• A qualified and competent person must do the electrical installation. • A qualified and competent person must do the plumbing installation. • Do not change the specifications or modify this product. Risk of injury and damage to the appliance. • Do not use the appliance: – if the mains cable or water hoses are damaged, – if the control panel, worktop or plinth area are damaged, that you can get access to the inner side of the appliance. Contact your local Service Force Centre.
Indicator lights The programme in progress indicator light comes on when you select a washing programme. The indicator light comes on when it is necessary to fill the salt container. Refer to the chapter 'Use of dishwasher salt'. The salt indicator light can stay on for some hours, but it does not have an unwanted effect on the operation of the appliance. 1) The indicator light comes on when it is necessary to fill the rinse aid. Refer to the chapter 'Use of rinse aid'.
Programme Degree of soil Normal soil Type of load Programme description Crockery and cutlery Prewash Main wash up to 65°C 1 intermediate rinse Final rinse Drying Normal or light soil Crockery and cutlery Main wash up to 65°C Final rinse Normal soil Crockery and cutlery Prewash Main wash up to 50°C 1 intermediate rinse Final rinse Drying Any Partial load (to be completed later in the day). 1 cold rinse (to prevent food scraps to bond). Detergent is not necessary with this programme.
The pressure and temperature of the water, the variations of power supply and the quantity of dishes can change these values. Use of the appliance Refer to the following instructions for each step of procedure: 1. Make a check if the water softener level is correct for the water hardness in your area. If necessary set the water softener. 2. Fill the salt container with dishwasher salt. 3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid. 4. Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher. 5.
2 Set switch to position 1 or 2. 1 Electronic adjustment The water softener is set at the factory at level 5. 2. Make sure that the appliance is in setting mode. 3. Press and hold function buttons B and C until the indicator lights of function buttons A, B and C start to flash. 4. Release function buttons B and C. 5. Press function button A. – The indicator lights for function buttons B and C go off. – The indicator light for function button A continues to flash.
Use of rinse aid Caution! Only use branded rinse aid for dishwashers. Do these steps to fill the rinse aid dispenser: Caution! Do not fill the rinse aid dispenser with other products (e.g. dishwasher cleaning agent, liquid detergent). There is a risk of damage to the appliance. Adjusting the dosage of rinse aid AX + M 1 1 2 3 4 AX + M 2 The rinse aid dial is set at the factory at position 3. To increase or decrease the dosage refer to 'What to do if...
Prevent to put plates in the first three sections in the front part of the upper basket. Make sure the plates tilt forward. Adjustment of the height of the upper basket If you put large plates in the lower basket, first move the upper basket to a upper position. 1 Arrange service dishes and large lids around the edge of the lower basket. Warning! Adjust the height before you load the upper basket.
Use of detergent tablets 1 2 Put the detergent tablet in the detergent dispenser (A). Detergent tablets contain: • detergent • rinse aid • other cleaning agents. Do these steps to use detergent tablets: 1. Make sure that the detergent tablets are applicable for your water hardness. Refer to the instructions from the manufacturer. 2. Set the lowest levels of water hardness and rinse aid dosage. It is not necessary to fill the salt container and the rinse aid dispenser.
When the washing programme operates, you cannot change the programme. Cancel the washing programme. Warning! Only interrupt or cancel a washing programme if necessary. Caution! Open the door carefully. Hot steam can come free. Cancelling a washing programme 1. Press and hold function buttons B and C until: – All the programme lights come on, – The programme-in-progress indicator light goes off. 2. Release function buttons B and C to cancel the washing programme. At this time you can do these steps: 1.
Removing the load • First remove items from the lower basket, then from the upper basket. • There can be water on the sides and door of the appliance. Stainless steel becomes cool more quickly than the dishes. Care and cleaning Warning! Switch the appliance off before you clean the filters. Cleaning the filters Important! Do not use the appliance without the filters. Make sure that the installation of the filters is correct.
and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc.
These data are necessary to help you quickly and correctly: • Model (Mod.) • Product number (PNC) • Serial number (S.N.) For these data, refer to the rating plate. Write the necessary data here: Model description : .......... Product number : .......... Serial number : .......... The cleaning results are not satisfactory The dishes are not clean • The selected washing programme is not applicable for the type of load and soil. • The baskets are loaded incorrectly so that water cannot reach all surfaces.
dimensions of the recess agree with the given dimensions. Install the appliance worktop to the appliance if you want to use the dishwasher as a freestanding appliance. The plinth on freestanding appliance is not adjustable. Adjusting the level of the appliance Make sure that the appliance is level to close and seal the door correctly. If the level of the appliance is correct, the door does not catch on the sides of the cabinet.
The internal diameter must not be smaller than the diameter of the hose. If you connect the water drain hose to a trap spigot under the sink, remove the plastic membrane (A). If you do not remove the membrane, remaining food can cause a blockage in the drain hose spigot. Caution! Make sure that the water couplings are tight to prevent water leakage. 3 4 Electrical connection Warning! The manufacturer is not responsible if you do not follow these safety precautions.
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