Instruction for Use

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RINSE AID INDICATOR

When lit (at the end of the cycle), the

rinse aid dispenser needs to be refilled.

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SALT INDICATOR

When lit (at the end of the cycle), the

salt reservoir needs to be refilled.

WASH TIME DISPLAY

Indicated the cycle duration and the remaining time (h:min). With “Delayed start” selected it

indicates the time remaining until program start (h.00) - below 1h (0:min).

If “Fx Ey” messages appears on the display, see page 9 - chapter “What to do if...”.

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME CAREFULLY READ THIS QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE AND THE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS!

THE CONTROL PANEL OF THIS DISHWASHER ACTIVATES PUSHING ANY BUTTON EXCEPT CANCEL/OFF BUTTON.

FOR ENERGY SAVING THE CONTROL PANEL DEACTIVATES AUTOMATICALLY AFTER 30 SECONDS IF NO CYCLE HAS STARTED.

PROGRAM SELECTION

BUTTON

Push “P” button (repeatedly)

until selected program number

is shown on the display

(P1...Px) - see “Table of

programs” next page.

TABLET SETTING

This setting allows to optimize

the cycle performances

according the type of detergent

used. Push the Tablet button

for 3 seconds (until the

indicator lights up) if you are

using the combined detergents

in tablet (rinse aid, salt and

deteregent in 1 dose). If you

are using powder detergent or

liquid detergent, the Tablet

indicator on the control panel

has to be off.

CANCEL/OFF BUTTON

Push this button to switch off the

control panel.

If pressed when a program is

running it cancels the program

ongoing draining water for

1 minute (0:01 is shown into the

display).

If pressed when the

dishwasher is switched off, it

drains any possible liquids

from dishwasher

(1 minute process).

HALF LOAD BUTTON

Half load cycle can be used for

the upper or lower rack. Select

the required program then

press the “Half Load” button -

the light comes on. Turns off at

the end of the program.

The “Half Load” option can be

used with the programs

indicated in the table of

programs.

DELAYED START BUTTON

Push the button (repeatedly) to

delay the start of the program -

delay indicator turns on.

Adjustable from 1 to 24 hours.

With each press of the button,

the delay increases by one hour

and after "h 24" returns to

"h 00”. When this option is

selected the delay indicator

turns on. Then press the

START button. The

dishwasher will start after the

set time.

START/RESUME BUTTON

Push this button to start the

selected program: the indicator

lights up and goes off at the end of

the program.

When the door is opened during

a washing cycle, the cycle is

temporarily paused: the Start

indicator blinks.

To resume the cycle close the

door and push Start button

again.

Quick reference guide

Summary of content (12 pages)

PAGE 1
Chart Quick reference guide BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME CAREFULLY READ THIS QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE AND THE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS! THE CONTROL PANEL OF THIS DISHWASHER ACTIVATES PUSHING ANY BUTTON EXCEPT CANCEL/OFF BUTTON. FOR ENERGY SAVING THE CONTROL PANEL DEACTIVATES AUTOMATICALLY AFTER 30 SECONDS IF NO CYCLE HAS STARTED. WASH TIME DISPLAY Indicated the cycle duration and the remaining time (h:min). With “Delayed start” selected it indicates the time remaining until program start (h.
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Chart Quick reference guide Table of programs Available options Programs Consumption Loading instructions Detergent Litres kWh Drying Phase Minutes 1) Recommended program for routine washes, with dried-on food (e.g. EN 50242). X 7-14 1.00-1.65 80-165 Full Delay Crockery to be washed later. — 4.0 0.03 14 NO 45°C Delay Lightly soiled crockery, with no dried-on food. X 11.0 0.80 30 NO Eco 2) 50°C Delay Half Load Normally soiled crockery. Energy-saving program. X 11.5 1.
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First time use How to set water hardness in order to always assure the best cleaning results Water hardness should be set only before the first wash or if water hardness has been changed - Water hardness level is factory set for medium-hard water (level 4). Even if you use tablets which include salt functionality, you must still add regeneration salt since such detergents are not effective enough at softening hard water.
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Daily check Adding rinse aid (not necessary when you use tablets). How to adjust the rinse aid dosage regulator 2 Visual indicator If required, open the cover B (press the dedicated button). Check the rinse aid indicator to check the level into the dispenser. The rinse aid dosage can be adjusted to the detergent used. The lower the setting, the less rinse aid is dispensed (factory setting: position 4). Press the button to open the cover B.
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How to load the racks Cutlery rack 4 Load cutlery with the handle into the pins. How to remove cutlery rack (if available) - It could be useful to remove cutlery rack to load stem glasses in upper rack. - Open the two retainers (D) to take off the rack. When the cutlery rack is in place the retainers must always be closed. D - CLOSED Knives or cutlery with bulky handle can be loaded with the head into the pins.
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How to load the racks Upper rack 4 In the upper rack you can load glasses, cups, bowls and, in the right side of the rack, you can load the dessert dishes. Foldable flaps (A) when open help to load stemmed glasses, long tools or coffee cups. Plate holders (B) can be folded down to load bowls.
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How to load the racks Lower rack 4 In the lower rack plates and pots can be loaded. Vertical plate holders (E) can be folded down to create more space to load pots. When the “Half load/Multizone” is selected the cutlery basket - F (provided in some models) can be placed in the lower rack. E F Arrange crockery so that water does not collect in cavities, ensuring that the spray arms turn freely. Only use dishwasher-proof crockery and dishes.
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Select program 6 Overview of programs The max. possible number of programs is illustrated in the chapter “Chart”. The corresponding programs for your appliance can be found on the panel (page 1). Choose program according to the attached Table of programs (page 2). Duration of the program depends on the external conditions in the apartment, temperature and pressure etc. Wash cycle 7 The dishwasher door must be closed and the water tap open. To pause the program (e.g.
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What to do if... If a fault occurs, before contacting the After-sales Service, make the following checks to try and remedy the problem. Most faults can be remedied by taking the following courses of action, quickly restoring normal appliance operation. How the faults are shown on the display: Function number “F”x - blinking The appliance... ...is not working/will not start ...shows “F6 ...shows “F6 E2” E7” or “F6 E1” Possible causes... E1” 0.5 sec. pause Solutions...
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What to do if... Crockery and cutlery... ...are not perfectly clean/have food residues Possible causes... Solutions... - Too little space between dishes (incorrect - Arrange crockery so that items do not touch each other. Concave items (e.g. arrangement of the concave items in the rack). bowls, cups) must be arranged facing downwards in the rack. - Too little detergent; detergent too old or incorrectly stored.
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What to do if... Crockery and cutlery... Possible causes... Solutions... ...have discoloured plastic parts - Tomato/Carrot juice. - Tomato sauce, for example, can lead to discolouring of plastic parts. Powder detergent is recommended as it allows slightly higher doses to be used for improved whitening. Programs with higher wash temperatures should be used. ...opaque glasses, etc. - Dishes unsuitable for washing in dishwashers (porcelain), - Usage of incorrect programs for glasses.
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Precautions and general recommendations 1. Packing The packaging materials are 100% recyclable and marked with the recycling symbol . 2. Removing the packaging and inspecting the contents After unpacking, make sure that the dishwasher is undamaged and that the door closes correctly. If in doubt, contact a qualified technician or your local retailer. 3. Before using the dishwasher for the first time - The appliance is designed to operate at ambient temperatures of between 5°C and 45°C.