Ariston LI 68 DOU User manual

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Dishwasher
Instructions for installation and use
LI 68 DUO
LI 68 DUO
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ARISTON DISHWASHER - Instructions for installation and use 1
DISHWASHER
This manual explains pleasantly all your new electric
household appliance has to offer. In addition, you will
discover a world of useful hints and handy tips to help
you get a better wash from your dishwasher and to
make it last longer.
Quick guide to your
dishwasher
1. Installation and moving (p. 8)
Installation, after delivery or your moving house, is the most important
procedureforthecorrectoperationofyourdishwasher.Alwayscheck:
1. That the electricity system is in accordance with norms;
2. That the water inlet and outlet hoses are connected correctly;
3.Thatthedishwasheris level on the ground. It is worth it: for the longer
lifespanandthecorrect operation of your dishwasher.
2. Control panel at your orders (p. 2)
Learntogettoknowthepartswhichmakeupyourdishwasher,youwill
use it better for it. This is where you will find the description of the
controlsandtheinternalparts.
3. How to load your dishes (p. 3)
Thispage includes usefultipsto help youloadyour dishwasher correctly
and make the most of all the available space.
4. How to start your dishwasher (p. 4)
After loading the dishes, you need to select the right wash cycle and
measure out the correct dose of detergent and rinse aid. Reading these
pages will help you through all the wash phases.
5. Salt: an important ally (p. 7)
Using the right salt and in the right quantity will help you maintain your
dishwasherin topcondition, towashbetter andto avoidpossibledamage
caused by limescale.
6. Advice and suggestions to help you make savings
as well (p.7)
This is where you will find small tips on how to wash your dishes better
andto help make savings by selecting awash cycle which best suits the
type of load.
7. Troubleshooting (p. 10)
Before calling the technician, have a look here: a lot of problems can
have an immediate solution. If you can't manage to solve it yourself,
thencall theAristonhelpline andanyproblem will besolved as quicklyas
possible.
8. Safety for you and your family (p. 10)
Readthischapter carefully,asit will provide you with useful information
on installation, use and maintenance safety. To avoid nasty surprises.
9. Special care and maintenance (p. 11)
Once in a while, once a month, spend a little time on the filter assembly
and the sprayer arms. This is where you can learn how.
10. Keeping your dishwasher in shape (p.11)
Respectthe few rulesyouwill find here,andthe result will beanenduring
top-shapedishwasher.
11. Technical characteristics (p. 2)
All your appliance's technical data, in accordance with norms and
regulations as always.
12. Ariston is still with you after purchase (p.12)
Ariston supports its products by means of after-sales services and
assistance, offering you special guarantees, professional assistance as
well as quality spare parts and accessories. To find out more, call the
AristonFreefone Number.
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Control panel at your orders
A. ON-OFF Button
Press this button to
switch the appliance on.
B.ON-OFF Indicator
light
This light informs you
that the dishwasher is on.
C.Delayed start select
button
This button delays the
start of the wash cycle
you selected by 2, 4 or 6
hours.
D.Delayed start indicator
light
This indicates that the
delayed start has been set
E. Extra drying button
Press this button for
greater drying
How is it made?
E. Upper rack
F. Top sprayer arm
G. Rack height adjuster
H. Lower rack
Let's open up your dishwasher together
I. Bottom sprayer arm
J. Salt container cap
K . Washing filter
L. Detergent and rinse
aid dispenser
M. Turbo dry fan
Technical Characteristics
This dishwasher
conforms to the
following European
Community Directives:
 73/23/EEC of 19/
02/73 (Low Voltage)
and subsequent
modifications;
 89/336/EEC of 03/
05/89
(Electromagnetic
Compatibility) and
subsequent
modifications;
Learn to get to know the parts which make up
your dishwasher, you will use it better for it.
Q. Rack selection button
Press it to choose
whether you want the
dishes on the lower or
upper rack to be
washed.
R. Rack indicator light
Displays the rack
selected
Technical characteristics
Width cm. 59,5
Depth cm. 57
Height cm. 82
Capacity 12 standard place settings
Mains water pressure 20 KPa÷ 1MPa (0,2 ÷10 bar)
Power voltage See data plate
Total absorber power See data plate
Fuse See data plate
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S. Low salt indicator light
This light warns you that
it is time to add more salt.
T. Low rinse aid indicator
light
This light warns you that
it is time to add more
rinse aid
P. Cycle select button
Each time this button is
pressed, one of the cycle
indicator lights M will
come on in sequence.
M.Cycle indicator light
This light informs you
which cycle you have
selected or the one in
progress.
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How to load your dishes
Before washing, a few small steps can help you get a better wash and keep your dishwasher for longer.
Remove the largest scraps of food left over on your plates, soak saucepans and frying pans with tough
incrustations. After loading your dishes, make sure the blades on the sprayer arm turn well
There are two handles on the sides
of the upper rack: use these to
adjust its height (see fig. C)
upper rack
lower rack
First of all.
Before placing the dishes in the
racks, remove the largest scraps
of food left over on your plates,
you will thus avoid blocking the
filter, which would reduce the
efficacy of the wash.
If the saucepans and frying pans
are very dirty, allow them to soak
before being washed. To make it
easier to load your dishes, pull the
racks out.
Multisystem racks
Thisdishwasher model isfitted with
newer and more modern upper and
lower racks and a cutlery basket.
They are made to provide greater
flexibility in loading dishes, making
them more suitable to meet your
specific needs.
The rack handles can be cleaned
regularly: pull out the two fastening
plugs,remove the handles and rinse
them under running water. Put the
handles back in place and fasten
them using the plugs you removed
previously.
What goes into the
lower rack?
We recommend you place the most
difficult dishes to wash into the
lower rack: saucepans, lids, soup
dishes and plates, but also: mugs,
cups and glasses (see photos for
load examples).
 Serving dishes and large
lids: place them on the sides
of the rack.
 Saucepans, salad bowls:
must always be placed upside
down
 Very deep dishes: place
them obliquely, thus allowing
water to run down them and
cleaning them better
Glasses and cups: Position
them as indicated in the figure.
The cutlery basket can be split up
by pulling out the handle and
removing the metal clip that keeps
the two parts joined together.
When you only have little cutlery
to wash, you can use just half the
basket; save space for other
crockery or place the other half of
the basket in the upper rack instead
(see figures A and B).
This basket is equipped with two
removable grids: insert the cutlery
one by one into the slots, with the
handles at the bottom. Position
them so that they don't touch.
In this specific model, the cutlery
Load examples
Where to put the different parts of the cutlery basket
basket is fitted with two
detachable side compartments, as
shown in figure A1, which can be
hooked on either to the upper or
lower rack, as required.
What goes into the
upper rack?
Place delicate and lightweight
dishes in the upper rack: glasses,
tea cups and coffee cups, saucers
- but plates too - shallow salad
bowls, slightly dirty frying pans and
shallow pans.
Position light weight dishes in such
away as to avoid their being moved
by the spray of water.
The appliance can also be equipped
with one or two tip-up
compartments onto which you can
place mugs and cups, as well as
long sharp knives and serving
cutlery.
After loading the dishes, remember
to check that the blades on the
sprayer arms can turn freely
without hitting against any dishes.
How to adjust the top
rack.
The upper rack can be set in high
or low position to enable you to
organise your dishes effortlessly.
Fig.C
A1
A
B
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First of all.
Afterperforming all theoperations
described in the previous para-
graphs,turnthewatertaponcom-
pletely,opentheappliancedoorand
press ON-OFF button "A": indica-
tor light "B" comes on. Your appli-
anceisnowonandawaitinginstruc-
tions.
Selecting the wash
cycle.
Select the wash cycle by pressing
button"P".Each time this buttonis
pressed,oneoftheindicatorlights
"M" will come on in sequence, se-
lectthe wash cycleyou deem most
suitable for the type of dishes to
wash(takea look at page 6, where
youwillfindthewash cycle table).
Closetheappliance door and after
afewseconds,you willhear ashort
beep: the wash cycle has begun.
Modifying a wash cycle in
progress.
But if you have chosen the wrong
cycle,not toworry!Youcanmodify
thewashcycle in progress, if it has
only just started. Open the appli-
ance door carefully to avoid any
hotwatersplashes,thenkeep but-
ton "P" pressed for approximately
5 seconds, until you hear 3 short
beeps.Indicator light"M"will come
offandat this point, all the settings
will have been cancelled. You are
nowfree to re-set the correct wash
cycle.
You've left out a dish?
Well,ithappenstoeveryone. Inter-
ruptthe wash cycle byopeningthe
appliance door with the utmost
care, as usual, then insert the dish
youhad forgotten. When you shut
the appliance door, the cycle will
startupfromwhereyouinterrupted
it.
Finished?
The end of the wash cycle is indi-
catedbyadoublebeepandtheflash-
ingof thewashcycle indicatorlight
"M". Open the dishwasher door,
press the ON-OFF button as well,
thus cutting off the electricity sup-
ply to the appliance.
Turn off the water tap.
Waitafewminutesbeforeunload-
ing the dishes: they are very hot! If
you wait a little while, they dry
betterthanksto the steam. Empty
the lower rack first.
There's been a power
failure? Have you
opened the dishwasher
door?
The wash cycle stops and then
restartswhentheelectricity comes
backonorwhenyouclosethedoor.
Everythingis under control!
You decide when it
starts.
Whenyouhaveloadedthe dishes,
youcan choose when to start your
dishwasherbeforesettingthewash
cycledesired.
Press button "C" to delay the start
ofthe wash cycleby 2, 4or6 hours.
Each time you press it, you will
hearashortbeep andindicatorlight
"D"corresponding to the selected
delay will come on.
Now you can select the desired
wash cycle.
Closethe appliancedoorand, after
youhear the beep, the countdown
to the delayed start will begin.
If, for example, you have set the
delayedstart to 6 hours, the 6 hour
indicatorlightwillflash,then the 4
hour indicator light will flash, and
finally the 2 hour indicator light. A
quick look at the indicator lights
will keep you informed of the
countdownprogressatalltimes.
Oncethis time is up, indicator light
"D"will stop flashing and the wash
cycle will begin.
Have you changed your
mind?
If you change your mind and you
wish to set a different delay, just
open the appliance door, press
button"C"and repeatthe selection.
If on the other hand you want to
cancel the delay set and you wish
You have loaded your dishes and you now have
to set the wash cycle. It takes just one minute
to learn how
Starting the dishwasher
Make sure the
wash cycle has
ended before
removing the
dishes!
to start the wash cycle
immediately, press the button in
sequence until indicator light "D"
comesoff.
Onceyouclosetheappliancedoor,
the wash cycle set previously will
begin.
You want to wash on
one rack only?
Remember to use half
the amount of
detergent.
Yourdishwasheralso allowsyou to
washhalf a load, to savewaterand
electricity.Beforesetting any wash
cyclewhatsoever, pressbutton"Q"
repeatedly to select whether you
want to run a half cycle on the up-
per or lower rack. Each time you
press it, you will hear a short beep
andindicator light "R" correspond-
ing to the selected rack will come
on.
Ready, steady, go!
If you have
delayed the start
of your wash
cycle, it is best if
you do not modify
anything while you
wait during the
countdown.
If you really have
to, then press
button "P" and
keep it pressed
down for
approximately 5
second You will
hear 3 short beeps
and all the settings
will be cancelled.
You can now
repeat the
programming
operations.
Do you want extra
drying?
Press button "E" before you start
the selected wash cycle.
A prolonged beep will inform you
thatyouhave selectedextradrying,
a short beep indicates it has been
disabled.
With extra drying, the wash cycle
willlast longer,toprovide youwith
drierdishes.
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Detergent and rinse aid
The rinse aid.
Thisproduct makesdishes sparkle
more as it improves their drying.
The rinse aid container is situated
ontheinsideofthedoor.Youshould
fill itupwhentherinseaid indicator
light T flashes.
Loading the rinse aid.
To open the dispenser, turn cap C
anticlockwise.Take carewhen you
pour in the rinse aid to avoid it
overflowing. You can adapt the
amount of rinse aid used by the
dishwasher: regulate the adjuster
F which you will find under lid C.
The detergent
Loading the detergent
To open lid A, press button B. The
detergentshouldbepouredintothe
two containers C and D up to the
rim.
Now you can close the lid: press it
down until you hear it click.
If you prefer to use the detergent
intabletform, thenplace oneinside
thecontainer D and close the lid.
It won't close!
Check whether there is any
detergent residue on the edges of
the dispenser. It is due to this resi-
duethat the lid won't close. Get rid
of it and you'll see that it closes.
Only use specific dishwasher detergents. Pour the detergent into the
dispenser on the inside of the door. Before the wash cycle starts!
 Use the right
amount of
detergent: if you
use too much,
you will not get
cleaner dishes,
but just more
environmental
pollution.
 Keep your
dishwasher
detergent and
rinse aid in a
cool, dry place
and away from
children.
Useful tips
C
F
Proper dosage of
the rinse aid
improves drying.
If drops of water
remain on the
dishes or spotting
occurs, turn the
dosage adjuster to
a higher setting.
If, on the other
hand, the dishes
have white
streaks, then turn
the dosage
adjuster down to
a lower setting.
C
A
B
D
5 gr.
25 gr.
You can choose from six different positions.
It is normally set to 4.
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A wash cycle for every
degree of soil
Select the right wash cycle
Salt, rinse aid, the right amount of detergent and the
correct wash cycle: this is the formula to get the best
results and to keep your dishwasher in shape
Note: in the auto wash cycles, the cycles could undergo
some modifications due to the intervention of the sensor
which evaluates how dirty the dishes are and optimises
the cycle in accordance.
"AUTO" wash
cycles
This means that your
dishwasher is equipped with
a sensor which evaluate
how dirty your dishes are
and allows these wash
cycles to adjust
automatically, to provide
you with a more efficient
and economic wash cycle.
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Never without salt
Loading the salt.
Always use salt which is intended
for dishwasher use.
The salt container is situated
underneath the lower rack, fill it
up as follows:
1.Pull out the lower rack
completely, unscrew and
remove the container cap
2. Is it the first time you load the
salt? First fill the container up
with water (you won't have to
do this again next time)
3. Put the dishwasher funnel on the
hole and pour in approximately
two kilos of salt. It is normal
that some water comes out of
the container.
4. Screw the cap back in place
carefully.
Water in your home
When should I load the
salt?
The salt container should be filled
up when the low salt indicator light
"S" flashes. Your appliance will re-
mind you to do so for three con-
secutive wash cycles.
Salt adjustment
Your dishwasher can adjust its salt
consumptionaccordingtothehard-
ness of the water in your home.
This way, you can optimise and
customise your dishwasher's salt
consumption(not too much,nortoo
little).
To adjust salt consumption, do as
follows:
1. Unscrew the salt container cap
2. There is an arrow on the neck of
the container (see figure): if
necessary, turn the arrow anti-
clockwise from the "-" setting
to the "+" setting.
Select the arrow position
depending on the water hardness,
referring to the table provided.
You don't know
how hard the
water in your
home is? Ask the
company that
supplies water in
your area.
Water hardness varies according to where you live. If the water in your home is
hard, without water softening, incrustations would form on your dishes. Your
dishwasher is fitted with a water softener which uses special salt to get rid of
limescale in the water.
Using your electric household appliances
wisely helps you make savings and is
good for the environment.
Savings are easy
Maximum load.
To optimise consumption levels, try to use the
dishwasher with a full load only. If it takes
quite some time to fill up your dishwasher,
use the soak cycle to avoid the formation of
bad odours and caked-on food.
The right wash cycle.
Select the most suitable wash cycle for the
type of load you have placed in the dishwasher.
The choice of wash cycle depends on the type
of dishes to wash and on how dirty they are.
To select the right wash cycle, please consult
the wash cycle table on page 6.
How to look after and protect
the dishes you hold dear
■Forparticularly delicate dishes,
we recommend you use the
specific wash cycle offered by
yourdishwasher.
Suggestions and advice for you.
Apart from
making you save
time and energy,
your dishwasher
disinfects your
dishes, washing
them at a high
temperature.
■Silverplates and serving dishes
shouldbe washedimmediately
afteruse, especiallyifthey have
contained salt, eggs, olives,
mustard, vinegar, fruit juices
andcookedvegetables.
■Almost all silverware can be
cleanedinadishwasher.
Thereare two exceptions: old
silverwareandsilverware
decoratedwith an oxidising
agent. Hot water can loosen
thehandleson old silverware
adwearoff the decorations on
theother.
Neverlet silverware come into
contactwith other metals: you
willthusavoid stains and
blackening
To prevent rust
from forming, load
the salt just before
beginning a wash
cycle.
Water Hardness
Clarke
degrees °fH mmol/l Selector position
Salt
consu-
mption
(grams/-
cycle)
Autono-
my
(cycles\2-
kg)
0 - 14 0 - 17 0 -1,7 / 0 /
14 - 36 18 - 44 1,8 - 4,4 "-" 20 60
36 - 71 45 - 89 4,5 - 8,9 MED 40 40
>71 > 89 > 8,9 "+" 60 25
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If the power
socket to which
the appliance is
connected is not
compatible with
the plug, replace
it with a suitable
plug rather than
using adapters or
multiple plugs as
these could cause
overheating or
burns.
Installation and moving
After having bought or moved your dishwasher to another home, a
correct installation ensures that your dishwasher will operate
smoothly and efficiently.
Hot water connection.
Your dishwasher can be supplied
with hot water from the mains
supply(ifyouhave acentralheating
systemwithradiators) at a tempe-
rature of no more than 60°C.
In this case, the wash cycle time
will be about 15 minutes shorter
and the wash will be slightly less
effective.
The connection must be made to
hot water supply following the
sameproceduresasthoseindicated
forthecoldwaterconnection.
Anti-flooding protection
Yourdishwasheris providedwith a
special system which blocks the
water supply in the event of leaks
inside the appliance. It is further
equipped with a water inlet hose
thatcan withstand extremely high
pressuresand that turns brightred
in the event of breakage. Safety in
theeventoffloodingis ensured by
thesecondclearhosethatcontains
theformer and thus highlights the
latterwhen ithas turnedbrightred.
It is vital that you check it on a
regularbasis:ifyouseeithasturned
brightred,then youknowyouhave
to replace it as soon as possible.
Call for an authorised technical
engineer to come and replace it.
Drain hose connection.
Fitthe drain hose into a drain pipe
with a minimum diameter of 4 cm
or place it over the sink. Avoid
restricting or bending it. Use the
specialplasticelbowprovided(see
figure) to position it in the best
possible way. The free end of the
hoseshouldbebetween40and100
cm above the ground and should
notbe immersed in water.
Electrical connection.
First of all, check that the mains
voltage and frequency values
correspond to those stated on the
ratingplate locatedonthe stainless
steel inner door of the appliance
and that the electrical system to
whichthedishwasher isconnected
is sized for the maximum current
indicatedon said rating plate.
Choose where you want to install
your dishwasher, you can even
place it so that its sides or back
panelareside bysidewithfurniture
or up against the wall. The
dishwasheris provided withwater
supplyand drain hoses, which can
bedirected towardsthe leftorright
to facilitate appropriate
installation.
Levelling.
Once the appliance is positioned,
adjustthe feet byscrewing them in
orout depending on how high you
want it and to level it so that it is
horizontal.Make sure that it is not
inclinedmore than2degrees. Ifthe
applianceislevel, itwill helpensure
itscorrectoperation.
Adjusting the back Feet
Insertthe applianceintothe cutout
andthenadjusttheheightusing the
screwslocatedonthefrontbottom
part of the machine. Use a
screwdriver to turn the screws in
the clockwise or anti-clockwise
direction to increase or decrease
the height respectively.
Cold water connection.
Connect the cold water supply
hose to a 3/4 gas threaded
connection,taking care to screw it
tightly onto the tap. If the water
hosesare new or have been out of
usefor an extendedperiod of time,
let the water run to make sure it is
clearand free of impurities before
making the connection. If this
precaution is not taken, the water
inlet could get blocked, causing
damageto your dishwasher.
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The special
plastic elbow
should be
fastened firmly
onto the wall to
prevent the drain
hose from
moving and
allowing water to
spill outside the
drain.
Earth: indispensable
safety.
Only now can you plug the
appliance into a socket provided
withan efficient earth connection
(the system's earthing is a
guaranteeof safetyprovidedfor by
law, make sure your system has
it).
Power supply wire.
Checkthepowersupplywire on a
regular basis; if it is damaged, we
recommend you have it replaced
by an authorised technical
Assistanceservice centre.
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