USER'S MANUAL FULLY BUILT-IN DISHWASHER S4000 cod.
EN CONTENTS 1/ FOR THE USER’S ATTENTION • Safety instructions ______________________________________ • Protection of the environment ____________________________ • Economical, environmentally friendly washing ________________ 2/ DESCRIPTION OF YOUR APPLIANCE • General presentation of the dishwasher ____________________ • Presentation of the control panel __________________________ 3/ INFORMATION • The water hardness______________________________________ 4/ ACTIONS BEFORE FIRST USE • Measure the water hard
EN 1/ FOR THE USER’S ATTENTION • Children’s safety Important : — This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely. — This appliance must only be used by adults. Ensure that children do not touch it and do not use it as a toy. Ensure that they do not operate the appliance’s controls. — Keep young children away from the appliance when it is operating.
EN 1/ FOR THE USER’S ATTENTION — Only use products specially designed for your dishwasher (water softening salt, detergent and rinsing products). — As far as possible, avoid opening the dishwasher’s door when it is operating, and in particular during the heating phases, because scalding steam may escape or you may be splashed with hot water. The machine is fitted with a safety system that immediately blocks the dishwasher’s operation if the door is opened.
EN 2/ DESCRIPTION OF YOUR APPLIANCE • GENERAL PRESENTATION OF THE DISHWASHER B C D E F G H I J Fig. 01 A A Control panel F Regenerating salt tank B Upper basket G Waste filter C Washing products dispenser H Main filter D Anti-blocking gauge wire I Rinsing product dispenser E Lower sprinkler arm J Description plate (After-Sales Ref) Advice : This user’s guide is applicable to several models.
EN 2/ DESCRIPTION OF YOUR APPLIANCE • PRESENTATION OF THE CONTROL PANEL Dirty DCS On/Off Auto Bio Quick Start / C SET End Fig. 02 A B A On/ Off : Press this button to start your dishwasher : the screen lights up. E C D E F Delayed programme start Press this button to delay the programme by 1 to 12 hours. F Start / C : Briefly press this button to start your programme.
EN 3/ INFORMATIONS Important: For impeccable results, preferably use a combination of traditional products: ① Washing detergent to clean the For your dishwasher to provide impeccable washing and drying results with no marks, you must set it correctly using the water softening system, which uses regenerating salt. crockery perfectly (powder, liquid or standard tablets). ② Regenerating salt to enable your dishwasher’s water softener to operate correctly.
EN 4/ ACTIONS BEFORE FIRST USE • MEASURE THE WATER HARDNESS AND SELECT THE TYPE OF DETERGENT: TRADITIONAL OR MULTI-PURPOSE First of all, in one simple action, you can test the lime content in your water using the testing strip supplied with your dishwasher or you can contact your local water utility to find out how hard your water is. — Turn on the tap and let the water run for a few minutes. — Fill a glass with water. — Take the testing strip out of its casing and immerse it for 3 seconds.
EN 5/ DETERGENT PRODUCTS AND SETTING THE WATER SOFTENER • FOR TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS • Your appliance must be specially set to use traditional products. • Proceed as follows to adjust the water softener on the control panel: Dirty DCS — Access setting mode by holding down the “Set ” button until Bio Quick you hear a double audible signal (long beep). SET End — The screen displays “SEt” to indicate that you are in Setting mode.
EN 5/ DETERGENT PRODUCTS AND SETTING THE WATER SOFTENER • FOR MULTI-PURPOSE PRODUCTS: OPTION • Your appliance can be specially set to use multi-purpose if the water hardness is < 25°F or < 2,5 mmo/l. Advice: To provide better coverage of the wide range of multi-purpose products available, your dishwasher’s “4-in-1” option has two possible settings, accessible via the “Set” button.
EN 6/ LOADING THE REGENERATING SALT • Loading the regenerating salt (Fig. 06) Important : Only use special dishwasher regenerating salt. Do not use table salt or any type of cooking salt: this could damage your appliance’s water softener. A SE L A Unscrew and remove the stopper on the salt tank. B Fill the tank with regenerating salt specially designed for dishwashers. C Use the funnel supplied with your dishwasher. The first time, top up with water up to the rim of the tank.
EN 7/ LOADING THE RINSING PRODUCT • The rinsing product (Fig. 07) Important: Use a special dishwasher rinsing product; this will give you dry, sparkling crockery. A A B Before switching on the appliance, fill the rinsing product container until the level is flush with the top of the setting lever. Adjust, if necessary; the original setting is 2.
EN 8/ YOUR DISHWASHER’S EQUIPMENT Very important : Items not suitable for washing in a dishwasher - Wooden cutting boards, - Stainless steel utensils or plastic utensils that are not heat-resistant, - Copper or pewter items, - Glued crockery and cutlery, - Cutlery with wooden, horn or mother-of-pearl handles, - Antique or hand-painted porcelain. When purchasing crockery, glasses or cutlery, ensure that it is dishwasher-safe.
EN 8/ YOUR DISHWASHER’S EQUIPMENT • THE UPPER BASKET This basket is particularly designed to take: glasses, cups, ramekins, small salad bowls, bowls, saucers, etc... Arrange your items methodically to save on space (arranging glasses, cups or bowls together, etc.) You can also arrange cups, ladles, etc. on the retractable supports (Fig. 10) Advice : Position the cavities of glasses, cups or bowls facing downwards. Cutlery basket Fig.
EN 8/ YOUR DISHWASHER’S EQUIPMENT • THE CUTLERY BASKET The cutlery basket slides to allow for modulable loading. It can be placed anywhere in the lower basket. You can therefore make a variety of loads depending on the items (Fig. 12). If your cutlery items or your dishes are too large, alter the height setting for the upper basket (if it can be adjusted, depending on the model). Fig. 12 Movable grills are available for if you wish to load your cutlery in an orderly manner (Fig. 13).
EN 9/ THE DISHWASHER’S SAFETY SYSTEMS • Anti-overflow system This system automatically activates the drain pump if the water level in the tub reaches an abnormal height. • Anti-leak system This system interrupts the water supply if a leak is detected under the appliance. • Total safety This supply pipe is fitted with a device to cut off the water supply directly at the tap if there is a leak. • If an anomaly occurs The “End” light flashes rapidly.
EN 10/ WASHING PROGRAMMES • PROGRAMMES TABLE Type of items: - porcelain, pans, cutlery, glasses, etc. Quantity, type and amount of food residue. Resistant Mixed Delicate Very dirty large dishes and pans, with baked on residue, grease, cooked cheese, sauce, etc. Normally dirty Washing at low temperature, economical and particularly suitable for compact – enzymatic detergents For glasses and delicate crockery Meaning a smaller quantity of not very sticky residues.
EN 10/ WASHING PROGRAMMES Mixed Mixed Mixed Mixed Automatic detection of the amount of residue. Optimises the results and prioritises energy savings. Normally dirty A normal amount of dried-on and greasy residue on everyday items. Faster, but consumes more energy.
EN 11/ PROGRAMMING Dirty DCS On/Off Auto Bio Quick Start / C SET End Fig. 02 A B C D E Advice : F Consult the Programmes table on the preceding pages to determine the programme you need for the type of items, the quantity and the amount of food residue. • Immediate programme start Programme length On /Off” A , to switch on your Press “O appliance and select your programme by pressing one button . Remaining time — When a programme is selected, the associated light illuminates.
EN 11/ PROGRAMMING • Cancelling a programme C” F button for a few seconds. Hold down the “Start/C • Stopping the appliance When the programme has finished, press the “On/Off” button A . • Setting the audible signal The setting enables you to activate or de-activate the beep at the end of the programme. — Access the setting by holding down “Set” juntil you hear a double audible signal (long beep).
EN 12/ CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE • CLEANING THE WASTE FILTERS ➀ The filtration system consists of several elements: A - The waste filter. B - The large main filter. C - The micro filter. B A ➁ The filters are located in the centre of the tub and must be washed regularly to obtain optimum washing results. • Actions : ➀ A Before removing the filters, remove any waste on the large main filter B with a sponge so that the waste does not block the sprinkler arms.
EN 12/ CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE • Periodically : Every 3 or 4 months, in order to remove any deposits, run a special maintenance programme, without any items in the machine, using a commercially available special dishwasher cleaning product. Important : Keep this product out of children’s reach.. • Prolonged stoppage Clean your dishwasher completely and then unplug it from the electricity supply and close the water tap.
EN 13/ IF OPERATING ANOMALIES OCCUR • SUMMARY OF THE FAULTS d01: water supply fault (tap) d07: overflow / anti-leak fault d02: draining fault d08: sprinkling distribution fault d03: heating fault d11: pressure sensor fault d04: temperature fault d12: filling fault (water inlet detection system) d05: fault – motor under load d13: overheating fault d06: fault - motor overload d14 : installation fault : (incorrect drainage connection or inadequate flow rate and tap).
EN 13/ IF OPERATING ANOMALIES OCCUR • THE INDICATOR LIGHTS Problem The salt light does not go out Possible Causes - No salt or an insufficient quan- - Refill the tank and wait for the tity of salt in the tank to trigger cycle to end. If you have soft the float. water that requires no salt, the light is constantly lit. The lights all light up one after - Wrong programme.
EN 13/ IF OPERATING ANOMALIES OCCUR Problem The appliance will not restart The appliance does not drain (Cf. table fault d02). The appliance will no longer function (see table, fault 14). Possible Causes What to do? - Door opened during a washing cycle. - Wait for the time delay to end (controlled internally by the appliance). - The cover has not been remo- - Remove the cover. ved from the sink’s U-bend. - Drain hose kinked. - Check the drain hose line behind the machine is OK.
EN 13/ IF OPERATING ANOMALIES OCCUR • POOR WASHING RESULTS... White marks (identify what type) - Chalky film (removable with - Check that there is salt in the vinegar). tank (light unlit = OK). - Check the water hardness at the tap and that the water softener is set correctly. Adjust it to a higher level if necessary. - Water too hard for using a “4in-1” detergent without the - Traces of salt (items have a addition of salt. - Check that the stopper on the salty taste). salt container is closed correctly.
EN 13/ IF OPERATING ANOMALIES OCCUR • POOR OPERATION Problem Possible Causes What to do ? Constant filling - (Cf. table fault d12). Drain hole - Drain wand fallen on the floor. situated too low for the appliance. A lot of waste on the large filter - The filters and drain outlets are - Remove and clean the filters blocked with too much and the bottom of the drain at the end of the cycle. residue. outlets. Remove large residue from the plates before putting them in the machine.
EN 14/ AFTER-SALES SERVICE • INTERVENTION WORK Any intervention work on your appliance must be performed by a qualified professional approved by the manufacturer. When you call, please mention the full reference for your appliance (model, type and serial number). This information is shown on the description plate (see Fig. 16) ORIGINAL PARTS When maintenance is being carried out, ask for only certified original spare parts to be used. Fig.
INDICATIONS FOR THE TESTING LABORATORIES • Details common to all models — Washing capacity - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13 standard place settings — Arrangement of the items - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figs.
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