AEG FSK52617P User manual

USER
MANUAL
EN User Manual 2
Dishwasher
FR Notice d'utilisation 29
Lave-vaisselle
FSK52617P

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION......................................................................................2
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................... 4
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...................................................................................6
4. CONTROL PANEL................................................................................................7
5. PROGRAMME SELECTION.................................................................................8
6. BASIC SETTINGS ............................................................................................. 10
7. BEFORE FIRST USE..........................................................................................14
8. DAILY USE......................................................................................................... 15
9. HINTS AND TIPS................................................................................................17
10. CARE AND CLEANING.................................................................................... 19
11. TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................23
12. TECHNICAL INFORMATION............................................................................27
13. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS......................................................................28
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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 manufacturer is not
responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result
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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.
•Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons
with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be
kept away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.
•Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept
away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not 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) / 10 (1.0) bar
(MPa)
•Follow the maximum number of 13 place settings.
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•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.
•WARNING: Knives and other utensils with sharp
points must be loaded in the basket with their points
down or placed in a horizontal position.
•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 use the appliance before
installing it in the built-in structure due
to safety manner.
• Follow the installation instructions
supplied with the appliance.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Do not install or use the appliance
where the temperature is less than
0 °C.
• Install the appliance in a safe and
suitable place that meets installation
requirements.
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2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric
shock.
• Warning: this appliance is designed to
be installed / connected to a
grounding connection in the building.
• 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
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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 is fitted with a 13 A
mains plug. If it is necessary to
change the mains plug fuse, use only
a 13 A ASTA (BS 1362) fuse (UK and
Ireland only).
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.
• 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 put flammable products or
items that are wet with flammable
products in, near or on the appliance.
• Dishwasher detergents are
dangerous. Follow 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.
• Do not store items or apply pressure
on the open door of the appliance.
• The appliance can release hot steam
if you open the door while a
programme operates.
2.5 Service
• To repair the appliance contact the
Authorised Service Centre. Use
original spare parts only.
• Please note that self-repair or non-
professional repair can have safety
consequences and might void the
guarantee.
• The following spare parts will be
available for 7 years after the model
has been discontinued: motor,
circulation and drain pump, heaters
and heating elements, including heat
pumps, piping and related equipment
including hoses, valves, filters and
aquastops, structural and interior
parts related to door assemblies,
printed circuit boards, electronic
displays, pressure switches,
thermostats and sensors, software
and firmware including reset software.
Please note that some of these spare
parts are only available to
professional repairers, and that not all
spare parts are relevant for all
models.
• The following spare parts will be
available for 10 years after the model
has been discontinued: door hinge
and seals, other seals, spray arms,
drain filters, interior racks and plastic
peripherals such as baskets and lids.
• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this
product and spare part lamps sold
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separately: These lamps are intended
to withstand extreme physical
conditions in household appliances,
such as temperature, vibration,
humidity, or are intended to signal
information about the operational
status of the appliance. They are not
intended to be used in other
applications and are not suitable for
household room illumination.
2.6 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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9 8
12
23 1
11 10
1Ceiling spray arm
2Upper spray arm
3Lower spray arm
4Filters
5Rating plate
6Salt container
7Air vent
8Rinse aid dispenser
9Detergent dispenser
10 Cutlery basket
11 Lower basket
12 Upper basket
3.1 Beam-on-Floor
The Beam-on-Floor is a light that is
displayed on the floor below the
appliance door.
• A red light comes on when a
programme starts. It remains on for
the duration of the programme.
• A green light comes on when the
programme is complete.
• The red light flashes when the
appliance has a malfunction.
The Beam-on-Floor is off
when the appliance is
deactivated.
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4. CONTROL PANEL
1 2 3 4 5 6
1On/Off button / Reset button
2Delay Start button
3Display
4MY TIME selection bar
5EXTRAS buttons
6AUTO Sense program button
4.1 Display
A
CB B
A. ECOMETER
B. Indicators
C. Time indicator
4.2 ECOMETER
The ECOMETER indicates how the
programme selection impacts energy
and water consumption. The more bars
are on, the lower the consumption is.
indicates the most
environmentally friendly programme
selection for a normally soiled
dishwashing load.
4.3 Indicators
Indicator Description
Rinse aid indicator. It is on when the rinse aid dispenser needs refilling.
Refer to "Before first use".
Salt indicator. It is on when the salt container needs refilling. Refer to "Be‐
fore first use".
Machine Care indicator. It is on when the appliance needs internal clean‐
ing with the Machine Care programme. Refer to "Care and cleaning".
Drying phase indicator. It is on when you select a programme with the dry‐
ing phase. It flashes when the drying phase operates. Refer to "Pro‐
gramme selection".
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5. PROGRAMME SELECTION
5.1 MY TIME
MY TIME selection bar allows to select a
suitable dishwashing cycle based on
programme duration.
CA B D E
A. Quick is the shortest programme
(30min) suitable for dishwashing a
load with fresh and light soil.
B. 1h is a programme suitable for
dishwashing a load with fresh and
lightly dried-on soil.
C. 1h 30min is a programme suitable
for dishwashing and drying normally
soiled items.
D. 2h 40min is a programme suitable
for dishwashing and drying heavily
soiled items.
E. ECO is the longest programme
offering the most efficient use of
energy and water consumption for
crockery and cutlery with normal soil.
This is the standard programme for
test institutes. 1)
5.2 AUTO Sense
The AUTO Sense programme
automatically adjusts the dishwashing
cycle to the type of load.
The appliance senses the degree of soil
and the amount of dishes in the baskets.
It adjusts the temperature and quantity of
water as well as the wash duration.
5.3 EXTRAS
You can adjust the programme selection
to your needs by activating EXTRAS.
ExtraPower
ExtraPower improves the
dishwashing results of the selected
programme. The option increases the
wash temperature and duration.
GlassCare
GlassCare prevents delicate load,
glassware in particular, from damaging.
The option prevents rapid changes in the
dishwashing temperature of the selected
programme and reduces it to 45 °C.
5.4 Programmes overview
Programme Dishwasher
load
Degree of soil Programme phases EXTRAS
Quick Crockery,
cutlery
Fresh • Dishwashing 50 °C
• Intermediate rinse
• Final rinse 45 °C
• AirDry
• ExtraPower
• GlassCare
1h Crockery,
cutlery
Fresh, lightly
dried-on
• Dishwashing 60 °C
• Intermediate rinse
• Final rinse 50 °C
• AirDry
• ExtraPower
• GlassCare
1) This programme is used to assess compliance with the Ecodesign Comission Regulation (EU)
2019/2022.
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Programme Dishwasher
load
Degree of soil Programme phases EXTRAS
1h 30min Crockery,
cutlery, pots,
pans
Normal, lightly
dried-on
• Dishwashing 60 °C
• Intermediate rinse
• Final rinse 55 °C
• Drying
• AirDry
• ExtraPower
• GlassCare
2h 40min Crockery,
cutlery, pots,
pans
Normal to
heavy, dried-
on
• Prewash
• Dishwashing 60 °C
• Intermediate rinse
• Final rinse 60 °C
• Drying
• AirDry
• ExtraPower
• GlassCare
ECO Crockery,
cutlery, pots,
pans
Normal, lightly
dried-on
• Prewash
• Dishwashing 50 °C
• Intermediate rinse
• Final rinse 55 °C
• Drying
• AirDry
• ExtraPower
• GlassCare
AUTO Sense Crockery,
cutlery, pots,
pans
All • Prewash
• Dishwashing 50 -
60 °C
• Intermediate rinse
• Final rinse 60 °C
• Drying
• AirDry
Not applicable
Machine
Care
For cleaning the appliance in‐
terior. Refer to "Care and
Cleaning".
• Cleaning 70 °C
• Intermediate rinse
• Final rinse
• AirDry
Not applicable
Consumption values
Programme 1) 2) Water (l) Energy (kWh) Duration (min)
Quick 11.2 0.610 30
1h 11.9 0.880 60
1h 30min 11.7 0.970 90
2h 40min 11.9 1.010 160
ECO 10.5 0.936 240
AUTO Sense 11.8 0.980 170
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Programme 1) 2) Water (l) Energy (kWh) Duration (min)
Machine Care 10.5 0.540 60
1) The pressure and the temperature of the water, the variations of the mains supply, the options, the
quantity of dishes and the degree of soil can change the values.
2) The values for programmes other than ECO are indicative only.
Information for test institutes
To receive the necessary information for
conducting performance tests (e.g.
according to: EN60436 ), send an email
to:
[email protected]
In your request, include the product
number code (PNC) from the rating plate.
For any other questions regarding your
dishwasher, refer to the service book
provided with your appliance.
6. BASIC SETTINGS
You can configure the appliance by
changing basic settings according to
your needs.
Number Setting Values Description1)
1Water hardness From level 1L to
level 10L (de‐
fault: 5L)
Adjust the level of the water softener ac‐
cording to the water hardness in your area.
2Rinse aid level From level 0A to
level 6A (de‐
fault: 4A)
Adjust the level of the rinse aid according
to the necessary dosage.
3End sound On
Off (default)
Activate or deactivate the acoustic signal
for the end of a programme.
4Auto door open On (default)
Off
Activate or deactivate the AirDry.
5Key tones On (default)
Off
Activate or deactivate the sound of the but‐
tons when pressed.
6Latest pro‐
gramme selec‐
tion
On
Off (default)
Enable or disable the automatic selection
of the most recently used programme and
options.
1) For more details, refer to the information provided in this chapter.
You can change the basic settings in
setting mode.
When the appliance is in setting mode,
the bars of the ECOMETER represent
available settings. For each setting, a
dedicated bar of the ECOMETER
flashes.
The order of the basic settings presented
in the table is also the order of the
settings on the ECOMETER:
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1 2 3 4 5 6
6.1 Setting mode
How to navigate in setting
mode
You can navigate in setting mode using
MY TIME selection bar.
BA C
A. Previous button
B. OK button
C. Next button
Use Previous and Next to switch
between the basic settings and to
change their value.
Use OK to enter the selected setting and
to confirm changing its value.
How to enter setting mode
You can enter setting mode before
starting a programme. You cannot enter
setting mode while the programme is
running.
To enter setting mode, press and hold
simultaneously and for
about 3 seconds.
The lights related to the Previous, OK
and Next are on.
How to change a setting
Make sure the appliance is in setting
mode.
1. Use Previous or Next to select the
bar of the ECOMETER dedicated to
the desired setting.
• The bar of the ECOMETER
dedicated to the chosen setting
flashes.
• The display shows the current
setting value.
2. Press OK to enter the setting.
• The bar of the ECOMETER
dedicated to the chosen setting is
on. The other bars are off.
• The current setting value flashes.
3. Press Previous or Next to change
the value.
4. Press OK to confirm the setting.
• The new setting is saved.
• The appliance returns to the basic
settings list.
5. Press and hold simultaneously
and for about 3
seconds to exit setting mode.
The appliance returns to the programme
selection.
The saved settings remain valid until you
change them again.
6.2 The water softener
The water softener removes minerals
from the water supply, which would have
a negative 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. Set the right level of the
water softener to assure good washing
results.
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Water hardness
German de‐
grees (°dH)
French de‐
grees (°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
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.
Regardless of the type of detergent
used, 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.
Regeneration process
For the correct water softener operation,
the resin of the softener device needs to
be regenerated regularly. This process is
automatic and is the part of the normal
dishwasher operation.
When the prescribed quantity of water
(see values in the table) has been used
since the previous regeneration process,
a new regeneration process will be
initiated between the final rinse and the
programme end.
Water softener lev‐
el
Amount of water
(l)
1 250
2 100
3 62
Water softener lev‐
el
Amount of water
(l)
4 47
5 25
6 17
7 10
8 5
9 3
10 3
In case of the high water softener setting,
it may occur also in the middle of the
programme, before the rinse (twice
during a programme). Regeneration
initiation has no impact on the cycle
duration, unless it occurs in the middle of
a programme or at the end of a
programme with a short drying phase. In
such cases, the regeneration prolongs
the total duration of a programme by
additional 5 minutes.
Subsequently, the rinsing of the water
softener that lasts 5 minutes may begin
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in the same cycle or at the beginning of
the next programme. This activity
increases the total water consumption of
a programme by additional 4 litres and
the total energy consumption of a
programme by additional 2 Wh. The
rinsing of the softener ends with a
complete drain.
Each performed softener rinse (possible
more than one in the same cycle) may
prolong the programme duration by
another 5 minutes when it occurs at any
point at the beginning or in the middle of
a programme.
All the consumption values
mentioned in this section are
determined in line with the
currently applicable standard
in laboratory conditions with
water hardness 2.5mmol/L
(water softener: level 3)
according to the regulation:
2019/2022 .
The pressure and the
temperature of water as well
as the variations of the
mains supply can change
the values.
6.3 The rinse aid level
The rinse aid helps to dry the dishes
without streaks and stains. It is
automatically released during the hot
rinse phase. It is possible to set the
released quantity of rinse aid.
When rinse aid chamber is empty, the
rinse aid indicator is on notifying to refill
rinse aid. If the drying results are
satisfactory while using multi-tablets only,
it is possible to deactivate the dispenser
and the indicator. However, for best
drying performance, always use rinse aid
and keep the rinse aid indicator active.
To deactivate the rinse aid dispenser and
indicator, set the level of rinse aid to 0A.
6.4 End sound
You can activate an acoustic signal that
sounds when the programme is
completed.
Acoustic signals sound also
when a malfunction of the
appliance occurs. It is not
possible to deactivate these
signals.
6.5 AirDry
AirDry improves the drying results. The
appliance door opens automatically
during the drying phase and remains
ajar.
AirDry is automatically activated with all
programmes.
The duration of the drying phase and the
door opening time vary depending on the
selected programme and options.
When AirDry opens the door, the display
shows the remaining time of the running
programme.
CAUTION!
Do not try to close the
appliance door within 2
minutes after automatic
opening. This can cause
damage to the appliance.
CAUTION!
If children have access to
the appliance, we advise to
deactivate AirDry. The
automatic opening of the
door may pose a danger.
When AirDry opens the
door, Beam-on-Floor might
not be completely visible. To
see if the programme is
complete, look at the control
panel.
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6.6 Key tones
The buttons on the control panel make a
click sound when you press them. You
can deactivate this sound.
6.7 Latest programme
selection
You can set the automatic selection of
the most recently used programme and
options.
The latest programme that was
completed before the appliance
deactivation is saved. It is then selected
automatically after you activate the
appliance.
When the latest programme selection is
disabled, the default programme is ECO.
7. 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 the programme Quick to
remove any residuals from the
manufacturing process. Do not use
detergent and do not put dishes in
the baskets.
After starting the programme, the
appliance recharges the resin in the
water softener for up to 5 minutes. The
washing phase starts only after this
procedure is complete. The procedure is
repeated periodically.
7.1 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 (until it is full).
4. Carefully shake the funnel by its
handle to get the last granules inside.
5. Remove the salt around the opening
of the salt container.
6. 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 the shortest programme
to prevent corrosion. Do not
put dishes in the baskets.
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7.2 How to fill the rinse aid
dispenser
AB
C
CAUTION!
The compartment (B) is for
rinse aid only. Do not fill it
with detergent.
CAUTION!
Only use rinse aid designed
specifically for dishwashers.
1. Open the lid (C).
2. Fill the dispenser (B) until the rinse
aid reaches the marking ''MAX''.
3. Remove the spilled rinse aid with an
absorbent cloth to prevent excessive
foam formation.
4. Close the lid. Make sure that the lid
locks into position.
Fill the rinse aid dispenser
when the indicator (A) is
clear.
8. DAILY USE
1. Open the water tap.
2. Press and hold until the appliance
is activated.
3. Fill the salt container if it is empty.
4. Fill the rinse aid dispenser if it is
empty.
5. Load the baskets.
6. Add the detergent.
7. Select and start a programme.
8. Close the water tap when the
programme is complete.
8.1 Using the detergent
AB
C
CAUTION!
Only use detergent
specifically designed for
dishwashers.
1. Press the release button (A) to open
the lid (C).
2. Put the detergent (gel, powder or
tablets) in the compartment (B).
3. If the programme has a prewash
phase, put a small quantity of
detergent on the inner part of the
appliance door.
4. Close the lid. Make sure that the lid
locks into position.
For information about the
detergent dosage, refer to
the manufacturer's
instructions on the
packaging of the product.
Usually, 20 - 25 ml of gel
detergent is adequate for
washing a load with normal
soil.
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The upper ends of the two
vertical ribs inside the
compartment (B) indicate
the maximum level for filling
the dispenser with gel (max.
30ml).
8.2 How to select and start a
programme using MY TIME
selection bar
1. Slide your finger across MY TIME
selection bar to choose a suitable
programme.
• The light related to the selected
programme is on.
• The ECOMETER indicates the
level of energy and water
consumption.
• The display shows the
programme duration.
2. Activate applicable EXTRAS if
desired.
3. Close the appliance door to start the
programme.
8.3 How to activate EXTRAS
1. Select a programme using MY TIME
selection bar.
2. Press the button dedicated to the
option you want to activate.
• The light related to the button is
on.
• The display shows the updated
programme duration.
• The ECOMETER indicates the
updated level of energy and water
consumption.
By default, options must be
activated every time before
you start a programme.
If the latest programme
selection is enabled, the
saved options are activated
automatically along with the
programme.
It is not possible to activate
or deactivate options while a
programme is running.
Not all options are
compatible with each other.
Activating options often
increases the water and
energy consumption as well
as the programme duration.
8.4 How to start the AUTO
Sense program
1. Press .
• The light related to the button is
on.
• The display shows the longest
possible program duration.
2. Close the appliance door to start the
program.
The appliance senses the type of load
and adjusts a suitable wash cycle.
During the cycle, the sensors operate
several times and the initial program
duration can decrease.
8.5 How to delay the start of a
programme
1. Select a programme.
2. Press repeatedly until the display
shows the desired delay time (from 1
to 24 hours).
The light related to the button is on.
3. Close the appliance door to start the
countdown.
During the countdown, you cannot
change the delay time and the
programme selection.
When the countdown is complete, the
programme starts.
8.6 How to cancel the delay
start while the countdown
operates
Press and hold for about 3 seconds.
The appliance returns to the programme
selection.
If you cancel the delay start,
you have to select the
programme again.
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8.7 How to cancel a running
programme
Press and hold for about 3 seconds.
The appliance returns to the programme
selection.
Make sure that there is
detergent in the detergent
dispenser before you start a
new programme.
8.8 Opening the door while
the appliance operates
Opening the door while a programme is
running pauses the wash cycle. The
display shows the remaining duration of
the programme. After closing the door,
the wash cycle resumes from the point of
interruption.
If you open the door during the delay
start countdown, the countdown is
paused. The display shows the current
countdown status. After closing the door,
the countdown resumes.
Opening the door while the
appliance operates may
affect the energy
consumption and the
programme duration.
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 the AirDry
function.
8.9 The Auto Off function
This function saves energy by switching
the appliance off when it is not operating.
The function comes into operation
automatically:
• When the programme is completed.
• After 5 minutes if a programme was
not started.
8.10 End of the programme
When the programme is complete, the
display shows 0:00.
The Auto Off function switches the
appliance off automatically.
All buttons are inactive except for the
on/off button.
9. HINTS AND TIPS
9.1 General
Follow the hints below to ensure optimal
cleaning and drying results in daily use
and to protect the environment.
• Washing dishes in the dishwasher as
instructed in the user manual usually
consumes less water and energy than
washing dishes by hand.
• Load the dishwasher to its full
capacity to save water and energy.
For best cleaning results, arrange
items in the baskets as instructed in
the user manual and do not overload
the baskets.
• Do not pre-rinse dishes by hand. It
increases the water and energy
consumption. When needed, select a
programme with a prewash phase.
• Remove larger residues of food from
the dishes and empty cups and
glasses before putting them inside the
appliance.
• Soak or slightly scour cookware with
firmly cooked-on or baked-on food
before washing it in the appliance.
• Make sure that items in the baskets
do not touch or cover each other.
Only then can the water completely
reach and wash the dishes.
• You can use dishwasher detergent,
rinse aid and salt separately or you
can use the multi-tablets (e.g. ''All in
1''). Follow the instructions on the
packaging.
• Select a programme according to the
type of load and the degree of soil.
ECO offers the most efficient use of
water and energy consumption.
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• To prevent limescale buildup inside
the appliance:
– Refill the salt container whenever
necessary.
– Use the recommended dosage of
the detergent and rinse aid.
– Make sure that the current level of
the water softener agrees with the
hardness of the water supply.
– Follow the instructions in the
chapter "Care and cleaning".
9.2 Using salt, rinse aid and
detergent
• Only use salt, rinse aid and detergent
designed for dishwasher. Other
products can cause damage to the
appliance.
• In areas with hard and very hard
water, we recommend to use basic
dishwasher detergent (powder, gel,
tablets containing no additional
agents), rinse aid and salt separately
for optimal cleaning and drying
results.
• Detergent tablets do not fully dissolve
with short programmes. To prevent
detergent residues on the tableware,
we recommend that you use tablets
with long programmes.
• Always use the correct quantity of
detergent. Insufficient dosage of
detergent can result in poor cleaning
results and hard-water filming or
spotting on the items. Using too much
detergent with soft or softened water
results in detergent residues on the
dishes. Adjust the amount of
detergent based on the water
hardness. Refer to the instructions on
the detergent packaging.
• Always use the correct quantity of
rinse aid. Insufficient dosage of rinse
aid decreases the drying results.
Using too much rinse aid results in
bluish layers on the items.
• Make sure that the water softener
level is correct. If the level is too high,
the increased quantity of salt in the
water might result in rust on cutlery.
9.3 What to do if you want to
stop using multi-tablets
Before you start using separately
detergent, salt and rinse aid, complete
the following steps:
1. Set the highest level of the water
softener.
2. Make sure that the salt and rinse aid
containers are full.
3. Start the Quick programme. Do not
add detergent and do not put dishes
in 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.
9.4 Before starting a
programme
Before you start the selected
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 enough salt and rinse aid
(unless you use multi-tablets).
• The arrangement of the items in the
baskets is correct.
• The programme is suitable to the type
of load and the degree of soil.
• The correct quantity of detergent is
used.
9.5 Loading the baskets
• Always use the whole space of the
baskets.
• Use the appliance to wash
dishwasher-safe items only.
• Do not wash in the appliance items
made of wood, horn, aluminium,
pewter and copper as they could
crack, warp, get discoloured or pitted.
• Do not wash in the appliance items
that can absorb water (sponges,
household cloths).
• Put hollow items (cups, glasses and
pans) with the opening facing
downwards.
• Make sure that glass items do not
touch each other.
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• Put light items in the upper basket.
Make sure that the items do not move
freely.
• Put cutlery and small items in the
cutlery basket.
• Move the upper basket upwards to
accommodate large items in the lower
basket.
• Make sure that the spray arms can
move freely before you start a
programme.
9.6 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.
After the programme is
completed, water can still
remain on the inside
surfaces of the appliance.
10. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Before any maintenance
other than running the
programme Machine Care,
deactivate the appliance and
disconnect the mains plug
from the main socket.
Dirty filters and clogged
spray arms negatively affect
the washing results. Check
these elements regularly
and, if necessary, clean
them.
10.1 Machine Care
Machine Care is a programme designed
to clean the appliance interior with
optimal results. It removes limescale and
grease buildup.
When the appliance senses the need for
cleaning, the indicator is on. Start the
Machine Care programme to clean the
appliance interior.
How to start the Machine
Care programme
Before starting the Machine
Care programme, clean the
filters and spray arms.
1. Use a descaler or a cleaning product
designed specifically for
dishwashers. Follow the instructions
on the packaging. Do not put dishes
in the baskets.
2. Press and hold simultaneously
and for about 3 seconds.
The indicators and flash. The
display shows the programme duration.
3. Close the appliance door to start the
programme.
When the programme is complete, the
indicator is off.
10.2 Internal cleaning
• Clean the appliance interior with a soft
damp cloth.
• Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, sharp tools,
strong chemicals, scourer or solvents.
• Wipe clean the door, including the
rubber gasket, once a week.
• To maintain the performance of your
appliance, use a cleaning product
designed specifically for dishwashers
at least once every two months.
Carefully follow the instructions on the
packaging of the product.
• For optimal cleaning results, start the
programme Machine Care.
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10.3 Removal of foreign
objects
Check the filters and the sump after each
use of the dishwasher. Foreign objects
(e.g. pieces of glass, plastic, bones or
toothpicks, etc) decrease the cleaning
performance and can cause damage to
the drain pump.
CAUTION!
If unable to remove the
foreign objects, contact an
Authorised Service Centre.
1. Disassemble the filters system as
instructed in this chapter.
2. Remove any foreign objects
manually.
3. Reassemble the filters as instructed
in this chapter.
10.4 External cleaning
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft
cloth.
• Only use neutral detergents.
• Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads or solvents.
10.5 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.
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.
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