AEG FSS53907Z User manual

USER
MANUAL
EN User Manual
Dishwasher
FSS53907Z

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................................................2
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................4
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................6
4. CONTROL PANEL....................................................................................................... 7
5. BEFORE FIRST USE..................................................................................................... 8
6. PROGRAMME SELECTION........................................................................................ 9
7. BASIC SETTINGS ......................................................................................................11
8. DAILY USE..................................................................................................................14
9. HINTS AND TIPS........................................................................................................16
10. CARE AND CLEANING.......................................................................................... 17
11. TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................20
12. PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET .......................................................................24
13. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION.........................................................24
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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
damage 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.
•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.
•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)
•Follow the maximum number of 14 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.
•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.
•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.
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric
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.
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• 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 sit or stand 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.
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.
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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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1Ceiling spray arm
2Upper spray arm
3Lower spray arm
4Filters
5Rating plate
6Salt container
7Air vent
8Rinse aid dispenser
9Detergent dispenser
10 Lower basket
11 Upper basket
12 Cutlery drawer
3.1 Beam-on-Floor
The Beam-on-Floor is a light that is
displayed on the floor below the
appliance door.
• When the programme starts, a red
light comes on and stays on for the
duration of the programme.
• When the programme is completed, a
green light comes on.
• When the appliance has a
malfunction, the red light flashes.
The Beam-on-Floor is off
when the appliance is
deactivated.
When AirDry is activated
during the drying phase, the
projection on the floor may
not be completely visible. To
see if the cycle has ended,
check the control panel.
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4. CONTROL PANEL
1 2 3 4 5 6
1On/Off button
2Delay Start button
3Display
4MY TIME selection bar
5EXTRAS buttons
6AUTO Sense button
4.1 Display
A
CB B
A. ECOMETER
B. Indicators
C. Time indicator
4.2 ECOMETER
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 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 a programme with the drying phase
is selected. It flashes when the drying phase operates. Refer to "Pro-
gramme selection".
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5. 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.
5.1 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 1 kg of 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 a programme to
prevent corrosion.
5.2 How to fill the rinse aid
dispenser
M
A
X
1
2
3
4
+
-
AD
C
B
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'.
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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).
6. PROGRAMME SELECTION
6.1 MY TIME
Using MY TIME selection bar, you can
select a suitable wash cycle based on
programme duration, ranging from 30
minutes to four hours.
MYTIM E
Quick ECO
CA B D E
A. Quick is the shortest programme
(30min) suitable for washing a load
with fresh and light soil.
B. 1h is a programme suitable for
washing a load with fresh and lightly
dried-on soil.
C. 1h 30min is a programme suitable
for washing and drying normally
soiled items.
D. 2h 40min is a programme suitable
for washing and drying heavily soiled
items.
E. ECO is the longest programme (4h)
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.
6.2 EXTRAS
You can adjust the programme selection
to your needs by activating EXTRAS.
ExtraPower
ExtraPower improves the washing
results of the selected programme. The
option increases the wash temperature
and duration.
GlassCare
GlassCare provides special care for a
delicate load. The option prevents rapid
changes in the wash temperature of the
selected programme and reduces it to 45
°C. This protects glassware in particular
from damaging.
6.3 AUTO Sense
The AUTO Sense program automatically
adjusts the wash 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.
6.4 Programmes overview
Pro-
gramme
Type of load Degree of
soil
Programme phases EXTRAS
Quick • Crockery
• Cutlery
• Fresh • Wash 50 °C
• Intermediate rinse
• Final rinse 45 °C
• AirDry
• ExtraPower
• GlassCare
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Pro-
gramme
Type of load Degree of
soil
Programme phases EXTRAS
1h • Crockery
• Cutlery
• Fresh
• Lightly
dried-on
• Wash 60 °C
• Intermediate rinse
• Final rinse 50 °C
• AirDry
• ExtraPower
• GlassCare
1h 30min • Crockery
• Cutlery
• Pots
• Pans
• Normal
• Lightly
dried-on
• Wash 60 °C
• Intermediate rinse
• Final rinse 55 °C
• Drying
• AirDry
• ExtraPower
• GlassCare
2h 40min • Crockery
• Cutlery
• Pots
• Pans
• Normal to
heavy
• Dried-on
• Prewash
• Wash 60 °C
• Intermediate rinse
• Final rinse 60 °C
• Drying
• AirDry
• ExtraPower
• GlassCare
ECO • Crockery
• Cutlery
• Pots
• Pans
• Normal
• Lightly
dried-on
• Prewash
• Wash 50 °C
• Intermediate rinse
• Final rinse 55 °C
• Drying
• AirDry
• ExtraPower
• GlassCare
AUTO
Sense
• Crockery
• Cutlery
• Pots
• Pans
The pro-
gramme ad-
justs to all de-
grees of soil.
• Prewash
• Wash 50 - 60 °C
• Intermediate rinse
• Final rinse 60 °C
• Drying
• AirDry
EXTRAS are not ap-
plicable to this pro-
gramme.
Machine
Care
• No load The pro-
gramme
cleans the ap-
pliance interi-
or.
• Wash 70 °C
• Intermediate rinse
• Final rinse
• AirDry
EXTRAS are not ap-
plicable to this pro-
gramme.
Consumption values
Programme 1) Water (l) Energy (kWh) Duration (min)
Quick 9.9 -12.1 0.56 - 0.69 30
1h 10.4 - 12.7 0.83 - 0.96 60
1h 30min 10.3 - 12.6 0.96 - 1.09 90
2h 40min 9.8 - 12.0 1.05 - 1.18 160
ECO 10.5 0.832 240
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Programme 1) Water (l) Energy (kWh) Duration (min)
AUTO Sense 8.7 - 12.0 0.75 - 1.18 120 - 170
Machine Care 8.9 - 10.9 0.60 - 0.72 60
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.
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 please include the
product number code (PNC) found on
the rating plate.
For any other questions regarding your
dishwasher please refer to the service
book provided with your appliance.
7. BASIC SETTINGS
You can configure the appliance by
changing basic settings according to
your needs.
Number Settings 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 empty
notification
On (default)
Off
Activate or deactivate the rinse aid indica-
tor.
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
buttons 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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ECOMETER
1 2 3 4 5 6
7.1 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. It is important to set the
right level of the water softener to assure
good washing results.
Softening hard water
increases the consumption
of water and energy as well
as the programme duration.
The higher the level of water
softener, the higher the
consumption and the longer
the duration.
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
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.
7.2 The rinse aid empty
notification
The rinse aid helps to dry the dishes
without streaks and stains. It is
automatically released during the hot
rinse phase.
When the rinse aid chamber is empty,
the rinse aid indicator is turned on
notifying to refill rinse aid. If the drying
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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.
7.3 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.
7.4 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.
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.
7.5 Key tones
The buttons on the control panel make a
click sound when you press them. You
can deactivate this sound.
7.6 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.
7.7 Setting mode
How to navigate in setting
mode
You can navigate in setting mode using
MY TIME selection bar.
MYTIME
Quick ECO
BA C
A. Previous button
B. OK button
C. Next button
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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.
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
B
C
A
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 on the inner part of the
appliance door.
4. Close the lid. Make sure that the
release button locks into position.
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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.
MY TIME and EXTRAS are
not applicable to this
program.
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, it is not possible
to 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.
8.7 How to cancel a running
programme
Press and hold for about 3 seconds.
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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 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.
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 help you protect the environment.
• Remove larger residues of food from
the dishes into the waste bin.
• Do not pre-rinse dishes by hand.
When needed, select a programme
with a prewash phase.
• Always use the whole space of the
baskets.
• 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.
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.
• Do not use more than the correct
quantity of detergent. Refer to the
instructions on the detergent
packaging.
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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
• Use the appliance to wash
dishwasher-safe items only.
• Do not wash in the appliance items
made of wood, horn, aluminium,
pewter and copper.
• Do not wash in the appliance items
that can absorb water (sponges,
household cloths).
• Remove large food residues from
dishes.
• Soak cookware with burnt-on food
before washing it in the appliance.
• Put hollow items (cups, glasses and
pans) with the opening facing
downwards.
• Make sure that glasses do not touch
each other.
• Put light items in the upper basket.
Make sure that the items do not move
freely.
• Put cutlery and small items in the
cutlery drawer.
• 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.
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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
• Carefully clean the appliance,
including the rubber gasket of the
door, with a soft damp cloth.
• Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, sharp tools,
strong chemicals, scourer or solvents.
• 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
Machine Care programme.
10.3 External cleaning
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft
cloth.
• Only use neutral detergents.
• Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads or solvents.
10.4 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.
10.5 Cleaning the lower spray
arm
We recommend to clean the lower spray
arm regularly to prevent soil from
clogging the holes.
Clogged holes can cause unsatisfactory
washing results.
1. To remove the lower spray arm, pull
it upwards.
2. Wash the spray arm under running
water. Use a thin pointed tool, e.g. a
toothpick, to remove particles of soil
from the holes.
3. To install the spray arm back, press it
downwards.
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10.6 Cleaning the ceiling spray
arm
We recommend to clean the ceiling
spray arm regularly to prevent soil from
clogging the holes. Clogged holes can
cause unsatisfactory washing results.
The ceiling spray arm is placed on the
ceiling of the appliance. The spray arm
(C) is installed in the delivery tube (A)
with the mounting element (B).
C
B
A
1. Release the stoppers on the sides of
the sliding rails of the cutlery drawer
and pull the drawer out.
1
2
2. Move the upper basket to the lowest
level to reach the spray arm more
easily.
3. To detach the spray arm (C) from the
delivery tube (A), turn the mounting
element (B) counterclockwise and
pull the spray arm downwards.
4. Wash the spray arm under running
water. Use a thin pointed tool, e.g. a
toothpick, to remove particles of soil
from the holes. Run the water
through the holes to wash soil
particles away from the inside.
5. To install the spray arm (C) back,
insert the mounting element (B) in
the spray arm and fix it in the delivery
tube (A) by turning it clockwise. Make
sure that the mounting element locks
into place.
6. Install the cutlery drawer on the
sliding rails and block the stoppers.
11. TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING!
Improper repair of the
appliance may pose a
danger to the safety of the
user. Any repairs must be
performed by qualified
personnel.
The majority of problems that may
occur can be solved without the need
to contact an Authorised Service
Centre.
Refer to the below table for information
on possible problems.
With some problems, the display shows
an alarm code.
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