Electrolux ESF65710 User manual

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Dishwasher
ESF65710

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Contents
Safety information 2
Product description 4
Control panel 5
First use 6
Set the water softener 6
Use of dishwasher salt 7
Use of rinse aid 8
Daily use 9
Load cutlery and dishes 10
Use of detergent 13
Multitab function 14
Select and start a washing programme
15
Unloading the dishwasher 16
Washing programmes 16
Care and cleaning 17
What to do if… 18
Technical data 20
Hints for test institutes 20
Installation 21
Water connection 22
Electrical connection 23
Environment concerns 23
Subject to change without notice
Safety information
In the interest of your safety and to en-
sure the correct use, before installing
and first using the appliance, read this
user manual carefully, including its hints
and warnings. To avoid unnecessary
mistakes and accidents, it is important
to ensure that all people using the appli-
ance are thoroughly familiar with its op-
eration and safety features. Save these
instructions and make sure that they re-
main with the appliance if it is moved or
sold, so that everyone using it through
its life will be properly informed on appli-
ance use and safety.
Correct use
• This dishwasher is only intended for wash-
ing household utensils suitable for ma-
chine washing.
• Do not put any solvents in the dishwasher.
This could cause an explosion.
• Knives and other items with sharp points
must be loaded in the cutlery basket with
their points down or placed in a horizontal
position in the upper basket.
• Only use products (detergent, salt and
rinse aid) suitable for dishwashers.
• Avoid opening the door whilst the appli-
ance is in operation, hot steam may es-
cape.
• Do not take any dishes out of the dish-
washer before the end of the washing cy-
cle.
• After use, isolate the appliance from the
power supply and turn off the water sup-
ply.
• This product should be serviced only by an
authorized service engineer, and only gen-
uine spare parts should be used.
• Under no circumstances should you at-
tempt to repair the machine yourself. Re-
pairs carried out by inexperienced persons
could cause injury or serious malfunction-
ing. Contact your local Service Force Cen-
tre. Always insist on genuine spare parts.
General safety
• Persons (including children) with reduced
physical sensory, mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge must
not use the appliance. They must have su-
pervision or instruction for the operation of
the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
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• Dishwasher detergents can cause chemi-
cal burns to eyes, mouth and throat. Could
endanger life! Comply with the safety in-
structions of the dishwasher detergent
manufacturer.
• Water in the dishwasher is not for drinking
purposes. Detergent residue may still be
present in your machine.
• Ensure that the door of the dishwasher is
always closed when it is not being loaded
or unloaded. In this way you will avoid any-
body tripping over the open door and hurt-
ing themselves.
• Do not sit or stand on the open door.
Child safety
• This appliance is designed to be operated
by adults. Children must be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the ap-
pliance.
• Keep all packaging well away from chil-
dren. There is a risk of suffocation.
• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of
children’s reach.
• Keep children well away from the dish-
washer when the door is open.
Installation
• Check your dishwasher for any transport
damage. Never connect a damaged ma-
chine. If your dishwasher is damaged con-
tact your supplier.
• All packaging must be removed before
use.
• Any electrical and plumbing work required
to install this appliance must be carried out
by a qualified and competent person.
• For safety reasons it is dangerous to alter
the specifications or attempt to modify this
product in any way.
• Never use the dishwasher if the electrical
supply cable and water hoses are dam-
aged; or if the control panel, work top or
plinth area are damaged such that the in-
side of the appliance is freely accessible.
Contact your local Service Force centre, in
order to avoid hazard.
• All sides of the dishwasher must never be
drilled to prevent damage to hydraulic and
electric components.
Warning! For electrical and water
connection carefully follow the
instructions given in the specific
paragraphs.
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Product description
1Upper basket
2Water hardness dial
3Salt container
4Detergent dispenser
5Rinse aid dispenser
6Rating plate
7Filters
8Lower spray arm
9Upper spray arm
10 Worktop
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Control panel
E
6
D
1On/Off button
2Programme selection buttons
3Delay start button
4Indicator lights
5Digital display
6Function buttons
Indicator lights
Programme in progress Comes on when a washing programme is set and
remains on for all the duration of the washing pro-
gramme.
Goes off when the washing programme has
ended.
End Comes on when a washing programme has
ended. It also has added functions of visual sig-
nalling as:
– the setting of the water softener,
– activation/deactivation of the rinse aid dispens-
er,
– intervention of an alarm due to the malfunction
of the machine.
Multitab function Indicates the activation/deactivation of the multi-
tab function ( refer to 'Multitab function' ).
Salt
1)
Comes on when the special salt has run out.
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Indicator lights
Rinse aid
1)
Comes on when the rinse aid has run out.
1) The salt and rinse aid indicator lights are never on while a washing programme is running even if filling
with salt and/or rinse aid is necessary.
The digital display
The digital display shows:
• the countdown for the delay start,
• if the appliance is in setting mode,
• if a washing programme is set.
Function buttons
The following functions can be set using
these buttons:
• setting the water softener level,
• cancelling a washing programme or a de-
lay start in progress,
Setting mode
Press the On/Off button. If ALL programme
button lights come on and the digital display
shows 3 horizontal bars, the appliance is in
setting mode.
Always remember that when performing
the following operations:
– selecting a washing programme,
– setting the water softener level,
the appliance MUST be in setting mode.
Press the On/Off button. If a programme but-
ton light comes on and the digital display
shows 1 horizontal bar, the last performed or
selected programme is still set. In this case,
to return to setting mode, the programme
has to be cancelled.
To cancel a set programme or a
programme in progress
Simultaneously press and hold the two func-
tion buttons Band Cuntil all the programme
button lights come on and the digital display
shows 3 horizontal bars. The programme
has been cancelled and the machine is now
in setting mode.
First use
Before using your dishwasher for the first
time:
• Ensure that the electrical and water con-
nections comply with the installation in-
structions
• Remove all packaging from inside the ap-
pliance
• Set the water softener level
• Pour 1 litre of water into the salt container
and then fill with dishwasher salt
• Fill the rinse aid dispenser
If you want to use combi detergent
tablets such as: ''3 in 1'', ''4 in 1'', ''5
in 1'' etc... set the Multitab function.
(See ''Multitab function'').
Set the water softener
The dishwasher is equipped with a water
softener designed to remove minerals and
salts from the water supply, which would
have a detrimental or adverse effect on the
operation of the appliance.
The higher the content of these minerals and
salts, the harder your water is. Water hard-
ness is measured in equivalent scales, Ger-
man degrees (dH°), French degrees (°TH)
and mmol/l (millimol per litre - international
unit for the hardness of water).
The 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.
The water softener must be set in two
ways: manually, using the water hard-
ness dial and electronically.
Water hardness Adjusting the water hardness setting Use of
salt
°dH °TH mmol/l manually electronically
51 - 70 91 - 125 9,1 - 12,5 2level 10 yes
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Water hardness Adjusting the water hardness setting Use of
salt
°dH °TH mmol/l manually electronically
43 - 50 76 - 90 7,6 - 9,0 2level 9 yes
37 - 42 65 - 75 6,5 - 7,5 2level 8 yes
29 - 36 51 - 64 5,1 - 6,4 2level 7 yes
23 - 28 40 - 50 4,0 - 5,0 2level 6 yes
19 - 22 33 - 39 3,3 - 3,9 2level 5 yes
15 - 18 26 - 32 2,6 - 3,2 1level 4 yes
11 - 14 19 - 25 1,9 - 2,5 1level 3 yes
4 - 10 7 - 18 0,7 - 1,8 1level 2 yes
< 4 < 7 < 0,7 1level 1 no
Setting manually
The dishwasher is factory set at position
2.
1. Open the dishwasher door.
2. Remove the lower basket from the dish-
washer.
3. Turn the water hardness dial to position
1 or 2 (see chart).
4. Replace the lower basket.
Setting electronically
The dishwasher is factory set at level 5.
1. Press the On/Off button. The dishwasher
must be in setting mode.
2. Simultaneously press and hold function
buttons Band C, until the lights of func-
tion buttons A, Band Cstart flashing.
3. Press function button A, the lights of
function buttons Band Cgo off while the
light of function button Acontinues to
flash, at the same the End indicator light
starts to flash.
The current level is indicated by the num-
ber of flashes of the End indicator light.
Examples:
5 flashes, pause, 5 flashes, pause, etc. =
level 5
6 flashes, pause, 6 flashes, pause, etc. =
level 6
4. To change the level, press function but-
ton A. Each time the button is pressed
the level changes. (For the selection of the
new level see the chart).
Examples: If the current level is 5, by
pressing function button Aonce, level 6
is selected. if the current level is 10, by
pressing function button Aonce, level 1
is selected.
5. To memorize the operation, switch off the
dishwasher by pressing the On/Off but-
ton.
Use of dishwasher salt
Warning!
Only use salt specifically designed for use in
dishwashers. All other types of salt not spe-
cifically designed for use in a dishwasher, es-
pecially table salt, will damage the water soft-
ener. Only fill with salt just before starting one
of the complete washing programmes. This
will prevent any grains of salt or salty water,
which may have been spilt, remaining on the
bottom of the machine for any period of time,
which may cause corrosion.
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To fill:
1. Open the door, remove the lower basket
and unscrew the cap of the salt container
by turning it anticlockwise.
2. Pour 1 litre of water into the container
(this is necessary only before filling
with salt for the first time) .
3. Using the funnel provided, pour in the salt
until the container is full.
4. Replace the cap making sure that there
is no trace of salt on the screw thread or
on the gasket.
5. Replace the cap tightly turning it clock-
wise until it stops with a click.
Do not worry if water overflows from the
unit when filling with salt, this is quite
normal.
The salt indicator light on the control
panel can remain illuminated for 2-6
hours after the salt has been replen-
ished, assuming the dishwasher re-
mains switched on. If you are using
salt that takes longer to dissolve
then this can take longer. The oper-
ation of the machine is not affected.
Use of rinse aid
Warning! Only use branded rinse aid for
dishwashers.
Never fill the rinse aid dispenser with any
other substances (e.g. dishwasher
cleaning agent, liquid detergent). This
would damage the appliance.
Rinse aid ensures thorough rinsing, and
spot and streak free drying.
Rinse aid is automatically added during
the last rinse.
1. Open the container by pressing the re-
lease button (A).
2. Add the rinse aid in the container. The
maximum level for filling is indicated by
"max".
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The dispenser holds about 110 ml of rinse
aid, which is sufficient for between 16 and
40 washing cycles, depending upon the
dosage setting.
3. Ensure that the lid is closed after every
refill.
Clean up any rinse aid spilt during filling
with an absorbent cloth to avoid excess
foaming during the next wash.
According to the finish and drying results ob-
tained, adjust the dose of rinse aid by means
of the 6 position selector (position 1 minimum
dosage, position 6 maximum dosage).
The dose is factory set in position 4.
Increase the dose if there are drops of water
or lime spots on the dishes after washing.
Reduce it if there are sticky whitish streaks
on the dishes or a bluish film on glassware or
knife blades.
Daily use
• Check if it’s necessary to refill with dish-
washer salt or rinse aid.
• Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwash-
er.
• Fill with dishwasher detergent.
• Select a wash programme suitable for the
cutlery and dishes.
• Start the wash programme.
Helpful hints and tips
Sponges, household cloths and any object
that can absorb water may not be washed in
the dishwasher.
• Before loading the dishes, you should:
– Remove all left over food and debris.
– Soften remnants of burnt food in pans
• When loading the dishes and cutlery,
please note:
– Dishes and cutlery must not impede the
rotation of the spray arms.
– Load hollow items such as cups,
glasses, pans, etc. with the opening
downwards so that water cannot collect
in the container or a deep base.
– Dishes and items of cutlery must not lie
inside one another, or cover each other.
– To avoid damage to glasses, they must
not touch.
– Lay small objects in the cutlery basket.
• Plastic items and pans with non stick coat-
ings have a tendency to retain water
drops; these items will not dry as well as
porcelain and steel items.
• Light items (plastic bowls etc.) must be
loaded in the upper basket and arranged
so they do not move.
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For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery and dishes
are not suitable: are of limited suitability:
• Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or mother-of-
pearls handles.
• Plastic items that are not heat resistant.
• Older cutlery with glued parts that are not tem-
perature resistant.
• Bonded cutlery items or dishes.
• Pewter or copper items.
• Lead crystal glass.
• Steel items prone to rusting.
• Wooden platters.
• Items made from synthetics fibres.
• Only wash stoneware in the dishwasher if it is
specially marked as being dishwasher-safe by
the manufacturer.
• Glazed patterns may fade if machine washed
frequently.
• Silver and aluminium parts have a tendency to
discolour during washing: Residues, e.g. egg
white, egg yolk and mustard often cause dis-
colouring and staining on silver. Therefore al-
ways clean left-overs from silver immediately, if
it is not to be washed straight after use.
Load cutlery and dishes
The lower basket
The lower basket is designed to take sauce-
pan, lids, plates, salad bowls, cutlery etc.
Service dishes and large lids should be ar-
ranged around the edge of the basket, en-
suring that the spray arms can turn freely.
The rows of prongs in the lower basket can
lie flat to allow you to load pots, pans and
bowls.
The cutlery basket
Long bladed knives stored in an upright
position are a potential hazard. Long
and/or sharp items of cutlery such as
carving knives must be positioned
horizontally in the upper basket. Take
care when loading or unloading sharp
items such as knives.
Forks and spoons should be placed in the
removable cutlery basket with the handles
facing downwards and the knives with their
handles facing upwards.
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If the handles protrude from the bottom of the
basket, obstructing the lower spray arm, load
the cutlery with the handles facing upwards.
Mix spoons with other cutlery to prevent
them from sticking together.
To make loading of the cutlery basket easier,
lower the cutlery basket handle.
For best results we recommend that you use
the cutlery grids.
If the size and dimensions of the cutlery do
not allow the use of the grids, they can be
easily hidden.
The cutlery basket is in two parts which can
be separated to give greater loading flexibili-
ty. To separate the two parts, slide them hor-
izontally in opposite directions and pull them
apart.
To reassemble, reverse the procedure.
The upper basket
The upper basket is designed for saucers,
salad bowls, cups, glasses, pots and lids.
Arrange items on and underneath the cup
racks so that water can reach all surfaces.
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Glasses with long stems can be placed up-
side down in the cup racks.
For taller items the cup racks can be folded
upwards.
Soft spikes
Soft spikes impede glassware to move dur-
ing the washing cycle or when the upper
basket is moved.
Refer to the figures for a correct positioning
of the soft spikes. For more loading flexibility,
they can be positioned on the left or right-
hand side of the basket.
Once positioned correctly, press them down
firmly and make sure they do not move.
Caution! Before closing the door, make
sure that the spray arms can rotate
freely.
Adjusting the height of the upper basket
If washing very large plates you can load
them in the lower basket after moving the
upper basket to the higher position.
Maximum height of the dishes in the lower
basket
With upper basket
raised 31 cm
With upper basket
lowered 27 cm
To move to the higher position proceed
as follows:
1. Pull out the basket until it stops.
2. Carefully lift both sides upwards until the
mechanism is engaged and the basket is
stable.
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To lower the basket to the original posi-
tion proceed as follows:
1. Pull out the basket until it stops.
2. Carefully lift both sides upwards and then
allow the mechanism to drop back down
slowly, keeping hold of it.
Never lift or lower the basket on one side
only
When the basket is in the higher position
cups cannot be placed on the cup racks.
After loading your machine always
close the door, as an open door can
be a hazard.
Use of detergent
Only use detergents specifically de-
signed for use in dishwashers.
Please observe the manufacturer’s dos-
ing and storage recommendations as
stated on the detergent packaging.
Using no more than the correct amount
of detergent contributes to reducing pol-
lution.
Fill with detergent
1. Open the lid.
2. Fill the detergent dispenser (1) with de-
tergent. The marking indicates the dosing
levels:
20 = approximately 20 g of detergent
30 = approximately 30 g of detergent.
3. All programmes with prewash need an
additional detergent dose (5/10 g) that
must be placed in the prewash detergent
chamber (2).
This detergent will be used during the
prewash phase.
When using detergent tablets; place the
tablet in compartment (1)
1
2
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4. Close the lid and press until it locks in
place.
Detergent tablets from different manu-
facturers dissolve at different rates. For
this reason, some detergent tablets do
not attain their full cleaning power during
short washing programmes. Therefore,
please use long washing programmes
when using detergent tablets, to ensure
the complete removal of detergent re-
siduals.
Multitab function
This appliance is equipped with the "Multitab
function", that allows the use of the "Multitab"
combi detergent tablets.
These products are detergents with a com-
bined cleaning, rinsing and salt functions.
They can also contain other different agents
depending on which kind of tablets you
choose ("3 in 1", "4 in 1", "5 in 1" etc...).
Check whether these detergents are suitable
for your water hardness. See the manufac-
turers instructions.
Once this function is selected it will remain
active for all following wash programmes.
With the selection of this function the inflow
of rinse aid and salt from each respective
supply container is automatically deactivated
and also the indicator lights for salt and rinse
aid are deactivated.
When using the "Multitab function", the cycle
durations may change.
Activate/deactivate the ''Multitab func-
tion'' before the start of a washing pro-
gramme.
Once the programme is running, the
"Multitab function " can NO longer be
changed. If you want to cancel the "Mul-
titab function " you have to cancel the
programme setting and then deactivate
the ''Multitab function''. In this case you
have to set a washing programme (and
desired options) again.
Activation/deactivation of the Multitab
function
Simultaneously press and hold the two Mul-
titab buttons (function buttons Dand E) until
the Multitab indicator light comes on. This
means that the function is active.
To deactivate the function press the same
buttons again until the indicator light corre-
sponding to the Multitab function symbol
goes off.
If the drying results are not satisfac-
tory we suggest that you:
1. Fill up the rinse aid dispenser with
rinse aid.
2. Activate the rinse aid dispenser.
3. Set the rinse aid dosage to position
2.
• The activation/deactivation of the
rinse aid is only possible with the Mul-
titab function active.
Activation/deactivation of the rinse aid
dispenser
1. Press the On/Off button. The dishwasher
must be in setting mode.
2. Simultaneously press and hold function
buttons Band C, until the lights of func-
tion buttons A, B, and Cstart flashing.
3. Press function button B, the lights of
function buttons Aand Cgo off while the
light of function button Bcontinues to
flash.
4. To activate the rinse aid dispenser, press
button Bagain, the End indicator light
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comes on, indicating that the rinse aid
dispenser has been activated.
5. To memorize the operation, switch off the
dishwasher by pressing the On/Off but-
ton.
6. To deactivate the rinse aid dispenser
again, follow the above instructions until
the End indicator light goes off.
If you decide to revert back to the
use of individual detergents we ad-
vise that you:
1. Deactivate the Multi-tab function.
2. Fill up the salt container and the rinse
aid dispenser again.
3. Adjust the water hardness setting to
the highest setting and perform 1
normal washing programme without
loading any dishes.
4. Adjust the water hardness setting
according to the hardness of the wa-
ter in your area.
5. Adjust the rinse aid dosage.
Select and start a washing programme
Select the washing programme and
delay start with the door slightly
opened. The start of the programme
or the countdown of the delay start
will occur only after the closure of
the door. Until then it is possible to
modify the settings
1. Check that the baskets have been loaded
correctly and that the spray arms are free
to rotate.
2. Check that the water tap is opened.
3. Press the On/Off button. The dishwasher
must be in setting mode.
4. Press the button corresponding to the re-
quired programme (refer to 'Washing
programmes' chart).
When a programme has been selected
the corresponding light comes on.
The digital display shows 3 horizontal
bars.
The programme in progress indicator
light comes on.
Close the dishwasher door, the pro-
gramme starts automatically.
The programme in progress indicator
light remains on.
The digital display shows only 1 horizon-
tal bar and will remain on for all the dura-
tion of the washing programme.
Setting and starting the programme with
delay start
1. After having selected the washing pro-
gramme, press the delay start button until
the digital display shows the flashing
number of hours for the delay start. The
start of the selected washing programme
can be delayed for between 1 and 9
hours.
2. Close the dishwasher door, the count-
down starts automatically. The number in
the display is no longer flashing but fixed
with static light.
3. The countdown will decrease in steps of
1 hour.
4. Opening the door will interrupt the count-
down. Close the door; the countdown will
continue from the point at which it was
interrupted.
5. Once the delay start has elapsed the pro-
gramme will start automatically.
With the delay start function set, the
programme in progress indicator light
is off. Once the countdown of the delay
start has elapsed, the washing pro-
gramme will start automatically and the
programme in progress indicator light
will come on.
The selection of the washing pro-
gramme and delay start can occur also
with the door closed.
When you press a programme button
you have ONLY 3 seconds to select a
different programme or a delay start.
After these 3 seconds, the selected pro-
gramme starts automatically.
Warning! Interrupt or cancel a
washing programme in progress
ONLY if it's absolutely necessary.
Attention! Hot steam may escape
when the door is opened. Open the
door carefully.
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Interrupt a washing programme in
progress
• Open the dishwasher door; the pro-
gramme will stop. Close the door; the pro-
gramme will start from the point at which
it was interrupted.
• Press the On/Off, all lights will go off. Press
the On/Off button again; the programme
will start from the point at which it was in-
terrupted.
Cancel a delay start or a washing
programme in progress
• Simultaneously press and hold the two
function buttons Band Cuntil all the pro-
gramme lights come on and the digital dis-
play shows 3 horizontal bars.
• Cancelling a delay start will also cancel a
washing programme. You have to select
the washing programme again.
• If a new washing programme is to be se-
lected, check that there is detergent in the
detergent dispenser.
End of the washing programme
• The dishwasher will automatically stop and
the programme in progress indicator
light goes off.
•The End indicator light comes on.
• The light of the programme just ended will
remain on.
• The digital display goes off.
1. Switch off the dishwasher by pressing the
On/Off button.
2. Open the dishwasher door, leave it ajar
and wait a few minutes before removing
the dishes; this way they will be cooler
and the drying will be improved.
Unloading the dishwasher
• Hot dishes are sensitive to knocks. The
dishes should therefore be allowed to cool
down before removing from the appliance.
•Emptythelowerbasketfirst and then the
upper one; this will avoid water dripping
from the upper basket onto the dishes in
the lower one.
• Water may appear on the sides and the
door of the dishwasher as the stainless
steel will eventually become cooler than
the dishes.
When the washing programme has
finished, it is recommended that the
dishwasher is unplugged and the
water tap turned off.
Washing programmes
Washing programmes
Programme Degree of soil Type of load Programme description
Intensive Heavy soil Crockery, cutlery,
pots and pans
Prewash
Main wash up to 70°C
2 intermediate rinses
Final rinse
Drying
Auto
1)
Any Crockery, cutlery,
pots and pans
Prewash
Main wash up to 45°C or 70°C
1 or 2 intermediate rinses
Final rinse
Drying
Quick
2)
Normal or light
soil
Crockery and
cutlery
Main wash up to 60°C
Final rinse
Eco
3)
Normal soil Crockery and
cutlery
Prewash
Main wash up to 50°C
1 intermediate rinse
Final rinse
Drying
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Programme Degree of soil Type of load Programme description
Rinse
Any. Partial load (to be
completed later in
the day).
1 cold rinse (to avoid food scraps from
sticking).
This programme does not require the use
of detergent.
1) During the Auto washing programme the level of soiling on the dishes is determined by how cloudy
the water is. The programme duration, water and energy consumption levels can vary; this depends
upon whether the appliance is fully or partially loaded and if the dishes are lightly or heavily soiled. The
temperature of the water is automatically adjusted between 45°C and 70°C.
2) Ideal for washing a partially loaded dishwasher. This is the perfect daily programme, made to meet
the needs of a family of 4 persons who only wish to load breakfast and dinner crockery and cutlery.
3) Test programme for test institutes
Consumption values
Programme Duration (in minutes) Energy (in kWh) Water (in litres)
Intensive 110 - 120 1,8 - 2,0 23 - 25
Auto 90 - 130 1,1 - 1,7 12 - 23
Quick 30 0,9 9
Eco
1)
150 - 160 1,0 - 1,1 12 - 13
Rinse 12 0,1 4
1) Test programme for test institutes
The consumption values are intended as
a guide and depend on the pressure and
the temperature of the water and also by
the variations of the power supply and
the amount of dishes.
Care and cleaning
Cleaning the filters
The filters must be checked and cleaned
from time to time. Dirty filters will degrade the
washing result.
Warning! Before cleaning the filters
ensure that the machine is switched off.
1. Open the door, remove the lower basket.
2. The dishwasher filter system comprises a
coarse filter (A), a microfilter (B) and a flat
filter. Unlock the filter system using the
handle on the microfilter.
3. Turn the handle about 1/4 a turn anti-
clockwise and remove the filter system
4. Take hold of the coarse filter (A) by the
handle with the hole and remove from the
microfilter (B).
5. Clean all filters thoroughly under running
water.
6. Remove the flat filter from the base of the
washing compartment and clean both
faces thoroughly.
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7. Put the flat filter back in the base of the
washing compartment and ensure that it
fits perfectly.
8. Place the coarse filter (A) in the microfilter
(B) and press together.
9. Put the filter combination in place and
lock by turning the handle clockwise to
the stop. During this process ensure that
the flat filter does not protrude above the
base of the washing compartment.
NEVER use the dishwasher without
filters. Incorrect repositioning and
fitting of the filters will produce poor
washing results and will result in
damage to the appliance.
NEVER try to remove the spray
arms.
If residues of soil have clogged the holes
in the spray arms, remove the debris
with a cocktail stick.
External cleaning
Clean the external surfaces of the machine
and control panel with a damp soft cloth. If
necessary use only neutral detergents. Never
use abrasive products, scouring pads or sol-
vent (acetone, trichloroethylene etc...).
Internal cleaning
Ensure that the seals around the door, the
detergent and rinse aid dispensers are
cleaned regularly with a damp cloth.
We recommend every 3 months you run the
wash programme for heavy soiled dishes us-
ing detergent but without dishes.
Prolonged periods of non-operation
If you are not using the machine for a pro-
longed period of time you are advised to:
1. Unplug the appliance and then turn off
the water.
2. Leave the door ajar to prevent the forma-
tion of any unpleasant smells.
3. Leave the inside of the machine clean.
Frost precautions
Avoid placing the machine in a location
where the temperature is below 0°C. If this is
unavoidable, empty the machine, close the
appliance door, disconnect the water inlet
pipe and empty it.
Moving the machine
If you have to move the machine (moving
house etc...):
1. Unplug it.
2. Turn the water tap off.
3. Remove the water inlet and discharge
hoses.
4. Pull the machine out together with the
hoses.
Avoid over tilting the machine during trans-
portation.
What to do if…
The dishwasher will not start or stops during
operation.
Certain problems can be due to the lack of
simple maintenance or oversights, which can
be solved with the help of the hints described
in the chart, without calling out an engineer.
Switch off the dishwasher, open the door
and carry out the following suggested cor-
rective actions.
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Fault codes and malfunction Possible cause and solution
• continuous flashing of the light of the running
programme
•1 flash of the End indicator light
The dishwasher does not fill with water
• The water tap is blocked or furred with lime-
scale.
Clean the water tap.
• The water tap is turned off.
Turn the water tap on.
• The filter (where present) in the water inlet hose
is blocked.
Clean the filter.
• The water inlet hose has not been correctly laid
or it is kinked or squashed.
Check the water inlet hose connection.
• continuous flashing of the light of the running
programme
• 2 flashes of the End indicator light
The dishwasher will not drain
• The sink spigot is blocked.
Clean out the sink spigot.
• The water drain hose has not been correctly laid
or it is kinked or squashed.
Check the water drain hose connection.
• continuous flashing of the light of the running
programme
•3 flashes of the End indicator light
Anti-flood device is activated
• Close the water tap and contact your local
Service Force Centre.
Malfunction Possible cause and solution
The programme does not start • The dishwasher door has not been properly
closed.
Close the door.
• The main plug is not plugged in.
Insert the main plug
• The fuse has blown out in the household fuse
box.
Replace the fuse.
• Delay start has been set.
If dishes are to be washed immediately, cancel
the delay start.
Once these checks have been carried out
switch on the appliance.
The programme will continue from the point
at which it was interrupted.
If the malfunction or fault code reappears
contact your local Service Force Centre.
For other fault codes not described in the
above chart, please contact your local Serv-
ice Force Centre.
Contact your local Service Force Centre,
quoting the model (Mod.), product number
(PNC) and serial number (S.N.).
This information can be found on the rating
plate located on the side of the dishwasher
door.
So that you always have these numbers at
hand, we recommend you to make a note of
them here:
Mod. : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PNC : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S.N. : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The wash results are not satisfactory
The dishes are not
clean
• The wrong programme has been selected.
• The dishes are arranged in such a way as to stop water reaching all parts
of a surface. The baskets must not be overloaded.
• The spray arms do not rotate freely due to incorrect arrangement of the
load.
• The filters in the base of the washing compartment are dirty or incorrectly
positioned.
• Too little or no detergent has been used.
• Where there are limescales deposits on the dishes; the salt container is
empty or incorrect level of the water softener has been set.
• The drain hose connection is not correct.
• The salt container cap is not properly closed.
The dishes are wet
and dull
• Rinse aid was not used.
• The rinse aid dispenser is empty.
There are streaks,
milky spots or a blu-
ish coating on
glasses and dishes
• Decrease rinse aid dosage.
Water drops have
dried onto glasses
and dishes
• Increase rinse aid dosage.
• The detergent may be the cause. Contact the detergent manufacturer con-
sumer care line.
If after all these checks, the problem persists,
contact your local Service Force Centre.
Technical data
Dimensions Width
Height
Depth
60 cm
85 cm
63,5 cm
Electrical connection - Voltage -
Overall power - Fuse
Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate
on the inner edge of the dishwasher door.
Water supply pressure Minimum
Maximum
0,05 MPa (0,5 bar)
0,8 MPa (8 bar)
Capacity 12 place settings
Hints for test institutes
Testing in accordance with EN 60704 must
be carried out with appliance fully loaded and
using the test programme (refer to 'Washing
programmes').
Test in accordance with EN 50242 must be
carried out when the salt container and rinse
aid dispenser have been filled with salt and
rinse aid respectively and using the test pro-
gramme (refer to 'Washing programmes').
Full load: 12 standard place settings
Amount of detergent required: 5 g + 25 g (Type B)
Rinse aid setting position 4 (Type III)
Testing MUST be carried out with NO
soft spikes. Remove them from the up-
per basket.
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