AEG COMFORTLIFT 9000 User manual

USER
MANUAL
EN User Manual
Dishwasher
FSK73400P

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................................................2
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................4
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................5
4. CONTROL PANEL....................................................................................................... 6
5. PROGRAMMES............................................................................................................7
6. SETTINGS.....................................................................................................................9
7. OPTIONS....................................................................................................................12
8. BEFORE FIRST USE................................................................................................... 13
9. DAILY USE..................................................................................................................14
10. HINTS AND TIPS..................................................................................................... 16
11. CARE AND CLEANING.......................................................................................... 17
12. TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................18
13. TECHNICAL INFORMATION................................................................................. 22
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance,
carefully read the supplied instructions. The
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manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or
damages that are the result of incorrect installation or
usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and
accessible location for future reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
•Do not let children play with the appliance.
•Keep detergents away from children.
•Keep children and pets away from the appliance when
the door is open.
•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
1.2 General Safety
•This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:
–farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices
and other working environments;
–by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and
other residential type environments.
•Do not change the specification of this appliance.
•The operating water pressure (minimum and
maximum) must be between 0.5 (0.05) / 8 (0.8) bar
(MPa)
•Obey the maximum number of 9 place settings.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
•Put the cutlery in the cutlery basket with the sharp
ends pointing down or put them in the cutlery drawer
in a horizontal position with the sharp edges down.
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•Do not leave the appliance with the open door
unattended to avoid stepping accidentally onto it.
•Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
•Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam
to clean the appliance.
•If the appliance has ventilation openings in the base,
they must not be covered e.g. by a carpet.
•The appliance is to be connected to the water mains
using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must
not be reused.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
WARNING!
Only a qualified person must
install this appliance.
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Do not install or use the appliance
where the temperature is less than 0
°C.
• Follow the installation instruction
supplied with the appliance.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Make sure that the appliance is
installed below and adjacent to safe
structures.
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electrical
shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to
the mains plug and to the mains
cable. Should the mains cable need
to be replaced, this must be carried
out by our Authorised Service Centre.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the
installation. Make sure that there is
access to the mains plug after the
installation.
• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
• This appliance complies with the
E.E.C. Directives.
• Only for UK and Ireland. The
appliance has a 13 amp mains plug. If
it is necessary to change the fuse in
the mains plug, use fuse: 13 amp
ASTA (BS 1362).
2.3 Water connection
• Do not cause damage to the water
hoses.
• Before connection to new pipes,
pipes not used for a long time, where
repair work has been carried out or
new devices fitted (water meters,
etc.), let the water flow until it is clean
and clear.
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• Ensure that there are no visible water
leaks during and after the first use of
the appliance.
• The water inlet hose has a safety valve
and a sheath with an inner mains
cable.
WARNING!
Dangerous voltage.
• If the water inlet hose is damaged,
immediately close the water tap and
disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre to replace the water
inlet hose.
2.4 Use
• Do not sit or stand on the open door.
• Dishwasher detergents are
dangerous. Obey the safety
instructions on the detergent
packaging.
• Do not drink and play with the water
in the appliance.
• Do not remove the dishes from the
appliance until the programme is
complete. Some detergent may
remain on the dishes.
• The appliance can release hot steam
if you open the door while a
programme operates.
• Do not put flammable products or
items that are wet with flammable
products in, near or on the appliance.
2.5 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply.
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent
children and pets to get closed in the
appliance.
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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7
9 8
10 56
11
12
1Upper spray arm 2Lower spray arm
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3Filters
4Rating plate
5Salt container
6Air vent
7Rinse aid dispenser
8Detergent dispenser
9Cutlery basket
10 Lower basket
11 Upper basket
3.1 TimeBeam
The TimeBeam is a display that is shown
on the floor below the appliance door.
• When the programme starts, the
programme duration comes on.
• When the programme is completed,
0:00 and CLEAN come on.
• When the delay start starts, the
countdown duration and DELAY
come on.
• When the appliance has a
malfunction, an alarm code appears.
When AirDry is activated
during the drying phase, the
projection on the floor may
not be completely visible. To
check the remaining time of
the running programme,
look at the control panel
display.
4. CONTROL PANEL
123456789
1On/off button
2Display
3Delay button
4Program button
5ExtraHygiene button
6TimeSaver button
7XtraDry button
8RESET button
9Indicators
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4.1 Indicators
Indicator Description
End indicator.
Rinse aid indicator. It is always off while the programme operates.
Salt indicator. It is always off while the programme operates.
5. PROGRAMMES
Programme Degree of soil
Type of load
Programme phases Options
P1
1)
• Normal soil
• Crockery and
cutlery
• Prewash
• Wash 50 °C
• Rinses
• Dry
• ExtraHygiene
• TimeSaver
• XtraDry
P2
2)
• All
• Crockery, cut-
lery, pots and
pans
• Prewash
• Wash from 45 °C to 70
°C
• Rinses
• Dry
• ExtraHygiene
• XtraDry
P3
3)
• Mixed soil
• Crockery, cut-
lery, pots and
pans
• Prewash
• Wash 50 °C and 65 °C
• Rinses
• Dry
• TimeSaver
• XtraDry
P4 • Heavy soil
• Crockery, cut-
lery, pots and
pans
• Prewash
• Wash 70 °C
• Rinses
• Dry
• ExtraHygiene
• TimeSaver
• XtraDry
P6
4)
• Fresh soil
• Crockery and
cutlery
• Wash 60 °C or 65 °C
• Rinses
• ExtraHygiene
• XtraDry
P7
5)
• Normal soil
• Crockery and
cutlery
• Prewash
• Wash 50 °C
• Rinses
• Dry
• XtraDry
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Programme Degree of soil
Type of load
Programme phases Options
P5 • Normal or light
soil
• Delicate crock-
ery and glass-
ware
• Wash 45 °C
• Rinses
• Dry
• XtraDry
1) With this programme you have the most efficient use of water and energy consumption for crockery
and cutlery with normal soil. (This is the standard programme for test institutes).
2) The appliance senses the degree of soil and the quantity of items in the baskets . It automatically ad-
justs the temperature and the quantity of water, the energy consumption and the programme duration.
3) With this programme you can wash a load with mixed soil. Very heavy soil in the lower basket and
normal soil in the upper basket. The pressure and the temperature of the water in the lower basket are
higher than in the upper basket.
4) With this programme you can wash a load with fresh soil. It gives good washing results in a short time.
5) This is the most silent programme. The pump works at a very low speed to decrease the level of noise.
Because of the low speed, the programme duration is long.
5.1 Consumption values
Programme 1) Water
(l)
Energy
(kWh)
Duration
(min)
P1 9.9 0.625 240
P2 6 - 12 0.5 - 1.2 40 - 150
P3 11 - 13 1.0 - 1.2 130 - 150
P4 11 - 13 1.0 - 1.2 130 - 150
P6 8 0.6 - 0.8 30
P7 9 - 11 0.9 - 1.1 220 - 230
P5 10 - 12 0.8 - 0.9 60 - 80
1) The pressure and the temperature of the water, the variations of the mains supply, the options and the
quantity of dishes can change the values.
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5.2 Information for test
institutes
For all the necessary information for test
performance, send an email to:
[email protected]
Write down the product number (PNC)
that is on the rating plate.
6. SETTINGS
6.1 Programme selection
mode and user mode
When the appliance is in programme
selection mode it is possible to set a
programme and to enter the user mode.
Settings available in the user mode:
• The level of water softener according
to the water hardness.
• Activation or deactivation of the
acoustic signal for the end of a
programme.
• Selection of the colour of the
TimeBeam.
• Activation or deactivation of the rinse
aid empty notification.
• Activation or deactivation of AirDry.
As the appliance stores the saved
settings, there is no need to configure
it before every cycle.
How to set the programme
selection mode
The appliance is in programme selection
mode when the display shows the
programme number P1.
After activation, the appliance is in
programme selection mode by default. If
not, set the programme selection mode
the following way:
Press and hold RESET until the appliance
is in programme selection mode.
6.2 The water softener
The water softener removes minerals
from the water supply, which would have
a detrimental effect on the washing
results and on the appliance.
The higher the content of these minerals,
the harder your water is. Water hardness
is measured in equivalent scales.
The water softener should be adjusted
according to the hardness of the water in
your area. Your local water authority can
advise you on the hardness of the water
in your area. It is important to set the
right level of the water softener to assure
good washing results.
Water hardness
German de-
grees (°dH)
French degrees
(°fH)
mmol/l Clarke de-
grees
Water softener lev-
el
47 - 50 84 - 90 8.4 - 9.0 58 - 63 10
43 - 46 76 - 83 7.6 - 8.3 53 - 57 9
37 - 42 65 - 75 6.5 - 7.5 46 - 52 8
29 - 36 51 - 64 5.1 - 6.4 36 - 45 7
23 - 28 40 - 50 4.0 - 5.0 28 - 35 6
19 - 22 33 - 39 3.3 - 3.9 23 - 27 5 1)
15 - 18 26 - 32 2.6 - 3.2 18 - 22 4
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German de-
grees (°dH)
French degrees
(°fH)
mmol/l Clarke de-
grees
Water softener lev-
el
11 - 14 19 - 25 1.9 - 2.5 13 - 17 3
4 - 10 7 - 18 0.7 - 1.8 5 - 12 2
<4 <7 <0.7 < 5 1 2)
1) Factory setting.
2) Do not use salt at this level.
Whether you use a standard detergent
or multi-tabs (with or without salt), set
the proper water hardness level to
keep the salt refill indicator active.
Multi-tabs containing salt
are not effective enough to
soften hard water.
How to set the water softener
level
The appliance must be in programme
selection mode.
1. To enter the user mode, press and
hold simultaneously and until
the indicators , , , and
flash and the display is blank.
2. Press .
• The indicators , , and
are off.
• The indicator still flashes.
• The display shows the current
setting: e.g. = level 5.
3. Press repeatedly to change the
setting.
4. Press the on/off button to confirm
the setting.
6.3 The rinse aid empty
notification
The rinse aid helps to dry the dishes
without streaks and stains.
The rinse aid is automatically released
during the hot rinse phase.
When rinse aid chamber is empty, the
rinse aid indicator is turned on notifying
to refill rinse aid. If the drying results are
satisfactory while using multi-tablets
only, it is possible to deactivate the
notification for refilling rinse aid.
However, for best drying performance,
always use rinse aid.
If standard detergent or multi-tablets
without rinse aid are used, activate the
notification to keep the rinse aid refill
indicator active.
How to deactivate the rinse
aid empty notification
The appliance must be in programme
selection mode.
1. To enter the user mode, press and
hold simultaneously and until
the indicators , , , and
start flashing and the display is
blank.
2. Press .
• The indicators , , and
are off.
• The indicator still flashes.
• The display shows the current
setting:
= the rinse aid empty
notification is activated (factory
setting).
3. Press to change the setting.
= the rinse aid empty notification is
deactivated.
4. Press on/off to confirm the setting.
6.4 Acoustic signals
Acoustic signals sound when a
malfunction of the appliance occurs. It is
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not possible to deactivate these acoustic
signals.
There is also an acoustic signal that
sounds when the programme is
completed. By default this acoustic
signal is deactivated but it is possible to
activate it.
How to activate the acoustic
signal for the end of
programme
The appliance must be in programme
selection mode.
1. To enter the user mode, press and
hold simultaneously and until
the indicators , , , and
flash and the display is blank.
2. Press .
• The indicators , , and
are off.
• The indicator still flashes.
• The display shows the current
setting:
–= Acoustic signal off.
– = Acoustic signal on.
3. Press to change the setting.
4. Press on/off to confirm the setting.
6.5 How to set the colour of
the TimeBeam
The appliance must be in programme
selection mode.
It is possible to change the colour of the
TimeBeam to match the colour of the
kitchen floor. There are several colours
available. The TimeBeam can also be
deactivated.
1. To enter the user mode, press and
hold simultaneously and until
the indicators , , , and
flash and the display is blank.
2. Press .
• The indicators , , and
are off.
•The indicator still flashes.
• The display shows a number and
letter C. Each number refers to a
different colour.
– = TimeBeam
deactivated.
3. Press repeatedly to change the
colour.
4. Press on/off to confirm the setting.
6.6 AirDry
AirDry improves the drying results with
less energy consumption.
During the drying phase, the
door opens automatically
and remains ajar.
CAUTION!
Do not try to close the
appliance door within 2
minutes after automatic
opening. This can cause
damage to the appliance.
AirDry is automatically activated with all
programmes excluding .
To improve the drying performance refer
to the XtraDry option or activate AirDry.
CAUTION!
If children have access to the
appliance, it is advised to
deactivate AirDry as opening
the door may pose a danger.
How to deactivate AirDry
The appliance must be in programme
selection mode.
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1. To enter the user mode, press and
hold simultaneously and until
the indicators , , , and
start flashing and the display is
blank.
2. Press .
• The indicators , , and
are off.
• The indicator still flashes.
• The display shows the current
setting: = AirDry activated.
3. Press to change the setting:
= AirDry deactivated.
4. Press on/off to confirm the setting.
7. OPTIONS
Desired options must be
activated every time before
you start a programme.
It is not possible to activate
or deactivate options while a
programme is running.
Not all options are
compatible with each other.
If you have selected non
compatible options, the
appliance will automatically
deactivate one or more of
them. Only the indicators of
the options still active will
stay on.
7.1 ExtraHygiene
This option provides better hygiene
results by keeping the temperature at 70
°C for at least 10 minutes during the last
rinsing phase.
How to activate ExtraHygiene
Press , the related indicator comes on
If the option is not applicable to the
programme, the related indicator does
not come on or it flashes quickly for a
few seconds and then goes out.
The display shows the updated
programme duration.
7.2 XtraDry
Activate this option to boost the drying
performance. With XtraDry on, the
duration of some programmes, water
consumption and the last rinse
temperature can be affected.
XtraDry is a permanent option for all
programmes other than and
need not to be selected at every cycle.
In the other programmes the setting of
XtraDry is permanent and it is
automatically used in next cycles. This
configuration can be changed at any
time.
Every time is
activated, XtraDry is off and
needs to be chosen
manually.
Activating XtraDry deactivates TimeSaver
and vice versa.
How to activate XtraDry
Press . The related indicator comes
on.
7.3 TimeSaver
This option increases the pressure and
the temperature of the water. The
washing and the drying phases are
shorter.
The total programme duration decreases
by approximately 50%.
The washing results are the same as with
the normal programme duration. The
drying results can decrease.
How to activate TimeSaver
Press , the related indicator comes on.
If the option is not applicable to the
programme, the related indicator does
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not come on or it flashes quickly for a
few seconds and then goes off. The display shows the updated programme duration.
8. BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Make sure that the current level of
the water softener agrees with the
hardness of the water supply. If
not, adjust the level of the water
softener.
2. Fill the salt container.
3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser.
4. Open the water tap.
5. Start a programme to remove any
processing residuals that can still be
inside the appliance. Do not use
detergent and do not load the
baskets.
After starting a programme, it may take
up to 5 minutes for the appliance to
recharge the resin in the water softener.
It seems that the appliance is not
working. The washing phase starts only
after this procedure is completed. The
procedure is repeated periodically.
8.1 The salt container
CAUTION!
Use rough salt designed for
dishwashers only. Fine salt
increases the risk of
corrosion.
The salt is used to recharge the resin in
the water softener and to assure good
washing results in daily use.
How to fill the salt container
1. Turn the cap of the salt container
counterclockwise and remove it.
2. Put 1 litre of water in the salt
container (Only for the first time).
3. Fill the salt container with dishwasher
salt.
4. Remove the salt around the opening
of the salt container.
5. Turn the cap of the salt container
clockwise to close the salt container.
CAUTION!
Water and salt can come out
of the salt container when
you fill it. After you fill the
salt container, immediately
start a programme to
prevent corrosion.
8.2 How to fill the rinse aid
dispenser
AB
D
C
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M
A
X
1
2
3
4
+
-
AB
D
C
CAUTION!
Only use rinse aid
specifically designed for
dishwashers.
1. Press the release button (D) to open
the lid (C).
2. Pour the rinse aid in the dispenser (A)
until the liquid reaches the fill level
'max'.
3. Remove the spilled rinse aid with an
absorbent cloth to prevent too much
foam.
4. Close the lid. Make sure that the
release button locks into position.
You can turn the selector of
the released quantity (B)
between position 1 (lowest
quantity) and position 4 or 6
(highest quantity).
9. DAILY USE
1. Open the water tap.
2. Press the on/off button to activate
the appliance.
Make sure that the appliance is in
programme selection mode.
• If the salt indicator is on, fill the
salt container.
• If the rinse aid indicator is on, fill
the rinse aid dispenser.
3. Load the baskets.
4. Add the detergent.
5. Set and start the correct programme
for the type of load and the degree
of soil.
9.1 Using the detergent
30
20
A BD
C
20
30
B
A D
C
1. Press the release button (B) to open
the lid (C).
2. Put the detergent, in powder or
tablets, in the compartment (A).
3. If the programme has a prewash
phase, put a small quantity of
detergent in the compartment (D).
4. Close the lid. Make sure that the
release button locks into position.
9.2 Setting and starting a
programme
The Auto Off function
This function decreases energy
consumption by deactivating
automatically the appliance when it is not
operating.
The function comes into operation:
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• 5 minutes after the completion of the
programme.
• After 5 minutes if the programme has
not started.
Starting a programme
1. Keep the appliance door ajar.
2. Press the on/off button to activate
the appliance. Make sure that the
appliance is in programme selection
mode.
3. Press repeatedly until the display
shows the number of the chosen
programme. The display shows the
programme number for
approximately 3 seconds and then
shows the programme duration.
4. Set the applicable options.
5. Close the appliance door to start the
programme.
Starting a programme with
delay start
1. Set a programme.
2. Press again and again until the
display shows the delay time you
want to set (from 1 to 24 hours).
The delay indicator comes on.
3. Close the appliance door to start the
countdown.
While a countdown is running it is
possible to increase the delay time but
not to change the selection of the
programme and options.
When the countdown is completed, the
programme starts.
Opening the door while the
appliance operates
Opening the door while a programme is
running stops the appliance. It may affect
the energy consumption and the
programme duration. After closing the
door, the appliance continues from the
point of interruption.
If the door is opened for
more than 30 seconds
during the drying phase, the
running programme ends. It
does not happen if the door
is opened by AirDry
function.
Do not try to close the
appliance door within 2
minutes after AirDry
automatically opens it, as
this may cause damage to
the appliance.
If, afterwards, the door is
closed for another 3
minutes, the running
programme ends.
Cancelling the delay start while
the countdown operates
When you cancel the delay start you
have to set the programme and options
again.
Press and hold RESET until the appliance
is in programme selection mode.
Cancelling the programme
Press and hold RESET until the appliance
is in programme selection mode.
Make sure that there is detergent in the
detergent dispenser before you start a
new programme.
End of the programme
When the programme is completed the
display shows 0:00 and the end indicator
is on.
All buttons are inactive except for the
on/off button.
1. Press the on/off button or wait for
the Auto Off function to
automatically deactivate the
appliance.
If you open the door before the
activation of Auto Off, the appliance
is automatically deactivated.
2. Close the water tap.
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10. HINTS AND TIPS
10.1 General
The following hints will ensure optimal
cleaning and drying results in daily use
and also help to protect the
environment.
• Remove larger residues of food from
the dishes into the waste bin.
• Do not pre-rinse dishes by hand.
When needed, use the prewash
programme (if available) or select a
programme with a prewash phase.
• Always use the whole space of the
baskets.
• When loading the appliance, make
sure that the dishes can be
completely reached and washed by
the water released from the spray arm
nozzles. Make sure that items do not
touch or cover each other.
• You can use dishwasher detergent,
rinse aid and salt separately or you
can use the multi-tablets (e.g. ''3in1'',
''4in1'', ''All in 1''). Follow the
instructions written on the packaging.
• Select the programme according to
the type of load and degree of soil.
With the ECO programme you have
the most efficient use of water and
energy consumption for crockery and
cutlery with normal soil.
10.2 Using salt, rinse aid and
detergent
• Only use salt, rinse aid and detergent
for dishwasher. Other products can
cause damage to the appliance.
• In areas with hard and very hard water
we recommend to use plain
dishwasher detergent (powder, gel,
tablets containing no additional
agents), rinse aid and salt separately
for optimal cleaning and drying
results.
• At least once a month run the
appliance with the use of appliance
cleaner which is particularly suitable
for this purpose.
• Detergent tablets do not fully dissolve
with short programmes. To prevent
detergent residues on the tableware,
we recommend that you use the
tablets with long programmes.
• Do not use more than the correct
quantity of detergent. Refer to the
instructions on the detergent
packaging.
10.3 What to do if you want to
stop using multi-tablets
Before you start to use separately
detergent, salt and rinse aid do the
following procedure.
1. Set the highest level of the water
softener.
2. Make sure that the salt and rinse aid
containers are full.
3. Start the shortest programme with a
rinsing phase. Do not add detergent
and do not load the baskets.
4. When the programme is completed,
adjust the water softener according
to the water hardness in your area.
5. Adjust the released quantity of rinse
aid.
6. Activate the rinse aid empty
notification.
10.4 Loading the baskets
• Only use the appliance to wash items
that are dishwasher-safe.
• Do not put in the appliance items
made of wood, horn, aluminium,
pewter and copper.
• Do not put in the appliance items that
can absorb water (sponges,
household cloths).
• Remove remaining food from the
items.
• Make soft the remaining burned food
on the items.
• Put hollow items (cups, glasses and
pans) with the opening down.
• Make sure that cutlery and dishes do
not bond together. Mix spoons with
other cutlery.
• Make sure that glasses do not touch
other glasses.
• Put small items in the cutlery basket.
• Put light items in the upper basket.
Make sure that the items do not
move.
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• Make sure that the spray arm can
move freely before you start a
programme.
10.5 Before starting a
programme
Make sure that:
• The filters are clean and correctly
installed.
• The cap of the salt container is tight.
• The spray arms are not clogged.
• There is dishwasher salt and rinse aid
(unless you use multi- tablets).
• The position of the items in the
baskets is correct.
• The programme is applicable for the
type of load and for the degree of
soil.
• The correct quantity of detergent is
used.
10.6 Unloading the baskets
1. Let the tableware cool down before
you remove it from the appliance.
Hot items can be easily damaged.
2. First remove items from the lower
basket, then from the upper basket.
At the end of the program
water can still remain on the
sides and on the door of the
appliance.
11. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Before maintenance,
deactivate the appliance and
disconnect the mains plug
from the main socket.
Dirty filters and clogged
spray arms decrease the
washing results. Make a
check regularly and, if
necessary, clean them.
11.1 Cleaning the filters
The filter system is made of 3 parts.
C
B
A
1. Turn the filter (B) counterclockwise
and remove it.
2. Remove the filter (C) out of filter (B).
3. Remove the flat filter (A).
4. Wash the filters.
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5. Make sure that there are no residues
of food or soil in or around the edge
of the sump.
6. Put back in place the flat filter (A).
Make sure that it is correctly
positioned under the 2 guides.
7. Reassemble the filters (B) and (C).
8. Put back the filter (B) in the flat filter
(A). Turn it clockwise until it locks.
CAUTION!
An incorrect position of the
filters can cause bad
washing results and damage
to the appliance.
11.2 Cleaning the spray arms
Do not remove the spray arms. If the
holes in the spray arms are clogged,
remove remaining parts of soil with a thin
pointed object.
11.3 External cleaning
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft
cloth.
• Only use neutral detergents.
• Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads or solvents.
11.4 Internal cleaning
• Carefully clean the appliance,
including the rubber gasket of the
door, with a soft damp cloth.
• If you regularly use short duration
programmes, these can leave
deposits of grease and limescale
inside the appliance. To prevent this,
we recommend to run long duration
programmes at least 2 times per
month.
• To maintain the performance of your
appliance at its best, we recommend
to use monthly a specific cleaning
product for dishwashers. Follow
carefully the instructions on the
packaging of the product.
12. TROUBLESHOOTING
If the appliance does not start or it stops
during operation, first check if you can
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solve the problem by yourself with the
help of the information in the table or
contact an Authorised Service Centre.
WARNING!
Repairs not properly done
may result in serious risk to
the safety of the user. Any
repairs must be performed
by qualified personnel.
With some problems, the display
shows an alarm code.
The majority of problems that can
occur can be solved without the need
to contact an Authorised Service
Centre.
Problem and alarm code Possible cause and solution
You cannot activate the ap-
pliance.
• Make sure that the mains plug is connected to the
mains socket.
• Make sure that there is no damaged fuse in the fuse
box.
The program does not start. • Make sure that the appliance door is closed.
• If the delay start is set, cancel the setting or wait for the
end of the countdown.
• The appliance has started the procedure to recharge
the resin inside the water softener. The duration of the
procedure is approximately 5 minutes.
The appliance does not fill
with water.
The display shows .
• Make sure that the water tap is open.
• Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not
too low. For this information, contact your local water
authority.
• Make sure that the water tap is not clogged.
• Make sure that the filter in the inlet hose is not clogged.
• Make sure that the inlet hose has no kinks or bends.
The appliance does not fill
with water.
The display shows .
• Make sure that the water tap is open.
• Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not
too low. For this information, contact your local water
authority.
• Make sure that the water tap is not clogged.
• Make sure that the filter in the inlet hose is not clogged.
• Make sure that the inlet hose has no kinks or bends.
The appliance does not
drain the water.
The display shows .
• Make sure that the sink spigot is not clogged.
• Make sure that the filter in the outlet hose is not clog-
ged.
• Make sure that the interior filter system is not clogged.
• Make sure that the drain hose has no kinks or bends.
The anti-flood device is on.
The display shows .
• Close the water tap and contact an Authorised Service
Centre.
The appliance stops and
starts more times during op-
eration.
• It is normal. It provides optimal cleaning results and en-
ergy savings.
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Problem and alarm code Possible cause and solution
The program lasts too long. • Select the TimeSaver option to shorten the program
time.
• If the delayed start option is set, cancel the delay setting
or wait for the end of the countdown.
The remaining time in the
display increases and skips
nearly to the end of program
time.
• This is not a defect. The appliance is working correctly.
Small leak from the appli-
ance door.
• The appliance is not levelled. Loosen or tighten the ad-
justable feet (if applicable).
• The appliance door is not centred on the tub. Adjust the
rear foot (if applicable).
The appliance door is diffi-
cult to close.
• The appliance is not levelled. Loosen or tighten the ad-
justable feet (if applicable).
• Parts of the tableware are protruding from the baskets.
Rattling/knocking sounds
from inside the appliance.
• The tableware is not properly arranged in the baskets.
Refer to basket loading leaflet.
• Make sure that the spray arms can rotate freely.
The appliance trips the cir-
cuit-beaker.
• The amperage is insufficient to supply simultaneously all
the appliances in use. Check the socket amperage and
the capacity of the meter or turn off one of the applian-
ces in use.
• Internal electrical fault of the appliance. Contact an Au-
thorised Service Centre.
Refer to "Before first use",
"Daily use", or "Hints and
tips" for other possible
causes.
Once you have checked the appliance,
deactivate and activate the appliance. If
the problem occurs again, contact an
Authorised Service Centre.
For alarm codes not described in the
table, contact an Authorised Service
Centre.
12.1 The washing and drying results are not satisfactory
Problem Possible cause and solution
Poor washing results. • Refer to "Daily use", "Hints and tips" and basket
loading leaflet.
• Use more intensive washing programmes.
• Clean spray arm jets and filter. Refer to "Care and
Cleaning".
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