Electrolux GA55LV User manual

GA55LV EN DISHWASHER USER MANUAL 2
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION...................................................................................... 3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.....................................................................................4
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................... 6
4. CONTROL PANEL...............................................................................................7
5. PROGRAMMES...................................................................................................7
6. SETTINGS........................................................................................................... 9
7. OPTIONS...........................................................................................................12
8. BEFORE FIRST USE..........................................................................................13
9. DAILY USE........................................................................................................ 14
10. HINTS AND TIPS............................................................................................. 16
11. CARE AND CLEANING....................................................................................17
12. TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................19
13. TECHNICAL INFORMATION............................................................................23
14. GUARANTEE ..................................................................................................23
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brings with it decades of professional experience and innovation. Ingenious and
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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.
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1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully
read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any injuries or damages that are the result
of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the
instructions in a safe and accessible location for future
reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
•Do not let children play with the appliance.
•Keep detergents away from children.
•Keep children and pets away from the appliance door
when it is open.
•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
1.2 General Safety
•This appliance is intended to be used in household and
similar applications such as:
–farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and
other working environments;
–by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and
other residential type environments.
•Do not change the specification of this appliance.
•The operating water pressure (minimum and maximum)
must be between 0.5 (0.05) / 8 (0.8) bar (MPa)
•Obey the maximum number of 12 place settings.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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•Put knives and cutlery with sharp points in the cutlery
basket with the points down or in a horizontal position.
•Do not keep the appliance door open without
supervision to prevent to fall on 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.
•The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable) must
not be obstructed 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
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Do not install or use the appliance
where the temperature is less than 0
°C.
• Follow the installation instruction
supplied with the appliance.
• Make sure that the appliance is
installed below and adjacent to safe
structures.
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electrical
shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the electrical
information on the rating plate agrees
with the power supply. If not, contact
an electrician.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the
mains plug and to the mains cable.
Should the mains cable need to be
replaced, this must be carried out by
our Authorised Service Centre.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the
installation. Make sure that there is
access to the mains plug after the
installation.
• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
• This appliance complies with the E.E.C.
Directives.
• Only for UK and Ireland. The appliance
has a 13 amp mains plug. If it is
necessary to change the fuse in the
mains plug, use fuse: 13 amp ASTA
(BS 1362).
2.3 Water connection
• Do not cause damage to the water
hoses.
• Before connection to new pipes, pipes
not used for a long time, where repair
work has been carried out or new
devices fitted (water meters, etc.), let
the water flow until it is clean and clear.
• Ensure that there are no visible water
leaks during and after the first use of
the appliance.
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• Without electrical power, the water
protection system is not active. In this
case there is a risk of flooding.
• The water inlet hose has a safety valve
and a sheath with an inner mains
cable.
WARNING!
Dangerous voltage.
• If the water inlet hose is damaged,
immediately close the water tap and
disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre to replace the water
inlet hose.
2.4 Use
• Do not sit or stand on the open door.
• Dishwasher detergents are dangerous.
Obey the safety instructions on the
detergent packaging.
• Do not drink and play with the water in
the appliance.
• Do not remove the dishes from the
appliance until the programme is
completed. There can be detergent on
the dishes.
• The appliance can release hot steam if
you open the door while a programme
operates.
• Do not put flammable products or
items that are wet with flammable
products in, near or on the appliance.
2.5 Service
• Contact the Authorised Service Centre
to repair the appliance. We
recommend only the use of original
spare parts.
• When you contact the Authorised
Service Centre, ensure that you have
the following information that is
available on the rating plate.
Model :
PNC :
Serial Number :
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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12
10 9
1Upper spray arm
2Lower spray arm
3Filters
4Rating plate
5Salt container
6Air vent
7Rinse aid dispenser
8Detergent dispenser
9Cutlery basket
10 Lower basket
11 Upper basket
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 goes 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
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45678
1On/off button
2Display
3Delay button
4Program button
5MyFavourite button
6TimeSaver button
7XtraDry button
8Sanitize button
9Indicators
4.1 Indicators
Indicator Description
End indicator.
Rinse aid indicator. It is always off while the programme operates.
Salt indicator. It is always off while the programme operates.
5. PROGRAMMES
Programme Degree of soil
Type of load
Programme pha-
ses
Options
P1
ECO 1)
• Normal soil
• Crockery and
cutlery
• Prewash
• Wash 50 °C
• Rinses
• Dry
• Sanitize
• TimeSaver
• XtraDry
P2
AutoSense 2)
• All
• Crockery, cut-
lery, pots and
pans
• Prewash
• Wash from 45 °C
to 70 °C
• Rinses
• Dry
• Sanitize
• XtraDry
P3
Pro
• Heavy soil
• Crockery, cut-
lery, pots and
pans
• Prewash
• Wash 70 °C
• Rinses
• Dry
• Sanitize
• TimeSaver
• XtraDry
P4
Quick 30 Min. 3)
• Fresh soil
• Crockery and
cutlery
• Wash 60 °C
• Rinses
• Sanitize
• XtraDry
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Programme Degree of soil
Type of load
Programme pha-
ses
Options
P5
Gläser
• Normal or light
soil
• Delicate crockery
and glassware
• Wash 45 °C
• Rinses
• Dry
• XtraDry
P6
Vorspülen 4)
• All • Prewash
1) With this programme you have the most efficient use of water and energy consumption for
crockery and cutlery with normal soil. (This is the standard programme for test institutes).
2) The appliance senses the degree of soil and the quantity of items in the baskets . It auto-
matically adjusts the temperature and the quantity of water, the energy consumption and the
programme duration.
3) With this programme you can wash a load with fresh soil. It gives good washing results in a
short time.
4) With this programme you can quickly rinse dishes to prevent remains of food to bond on
dishes and odours to form in the appliance. Do not use detergent with this programme.
5.1 Consumption values
Programme 1) Water
(l)
Energy
(kWh)
Duration
(min)
P1
ECO
9.9 0.832 225
P2
AutoSense
7 - 12 0.6 - 1.4 50 - 160
P3
Pro
12.5 - 14.5 1.4 - 1.7 175 - 190
P4
Quick 30 Min.
10 0.7 30
P5
Gläser
10 - 12 0.9 - 1.0 70 - 80
P6
Vorspülen
4 0.1 14
1) The pressure and the temperature of the water, the variations of the mains supply, the op-
tions and the quantity of dishes can change the values.
5.2 Information for test institutes
For all the necessary information for test
performance, send an email to:
[email protected]
Write down the product number (PNC)
that is on the rating plate.
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6. SETTINGS
6.1 Programme selection mode
and user mode
When the appliance is in programme
selection mode it is possible to set a
programme and to enter the user mode.
In user mode, the following settings
can be changed:
• The level of the water softener
according to the water hardness.
• The activation or the deactivation of the
acoustic signal for end of programme.
• The activation or deactivation of the
rinse aid empty notification.
• The level of rinse aid according to the
required dosage.
• The activation or the deactivation of the
option AirDry.
These settings will be saved until you
change them again.
How to set the programme
selection mode
The appliance is in programme selection
mode when the display shows the
programme number P1.
When you activate the appliance, usually it
is in programme selection mode.
However, if this does not happen, you can
set the programme selection mode in the
following way:
Press and hold simultaneously and
until the appliance is in programme
selection mode.
6.2 The water softener
The water softener removes minerals from
the water supply, which would have a
detrimental effect on the washing results
and on the appliance.
The higher the content of these minerals,
the harder your water is. Water hardness
is measured in equivalent scales.
The water softener should be adjusted
according to the hardness of the water in
your area. Your local water authority can
advise you on the hardness of the water in
your area. It is important to set the right
level of the water softener to assure good
washing results.
Water hardness
German de-
grees (°dH)
French de-
grees (°fH)
mmol/l Clarke de-
grees
Water softener
level
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.
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Whether you use a standard detergent
or multi-tabs (with or without salt), set
the proper water hardness level to
keep the salt refill indicator active.
Multi-tabs containing salt are
not effective enough to soften
hard water.
How to set the water softener
level
The appliance must be in programme
selection mode.
1. To enter the user mode, press and
hold simultaneously and until
the indicators , , , and
start to flash and the display is blank.
2. Press .
•The indicators , , and
go off.
• The indicator continues to
flash.
• The display shows the current
setting: e.g. = level 5.
3. Press again and again to change
the setting.
4. Press the on/off button to confirm the
setting.
6.3 The rinse aid dispenser
The rinse aid helps to dry the dishes
without streaks and stains.
The rinse aid is automatically released
during the hot rinse phase.
You can set the released quantity of rinse
aid between level 1 (minimum quantity)
and level 6 (maximum quantity). Level 0
will deactivate the rinse aid dispenser and
no rinse aid will be released.
Factory setting: level 4.
How to set the rinse aid level
The appliance must be in programme
selection mode.
1. To enter the user mode, press and
hold simultaneously and until
the indicators , , , and
start to flash and the display is blank.
2. Press .
• The indicators , , and
go off.
• The indicator continues to
flash.
• The display shows the current
setting: e.g. = level 4.
– The levels of rinse aid are from
0A to 6A.
– Level 0 = no rinse aid is
released.
3. Press again and again to change
the setting.
4. Press the on/off button to confirm the
setting.
6.4 The rinse aid empty
notification
The rinse aid helps to dry the dishes
without streaks and stains.
The rinse aid is automatically released
during the hot rinse phase.
When rinse aid chamber is empty, the
rinse aid indicator is turned on notifying to
refill rinse aid. If you are using multi-tabs
containing rinse aid and you are satisfied
with the drying result, you can deactivate
the notification for refilling rinse aid.
However, we recommend that you always
use rinse aid for best drying performance.
If you use standard detergent or multi-
tablets without rinse aid, activate the
notification to keep the rinse aid refill
indicator active.
How to deactivate the rinse aid
empty notification
The appliance must be in programme
selection mode.
1. To enter the user mode, press and
hold simultaneously and until
the indicators , , , and
start to flash and the display is blank.
2. Press .
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• The indicators , , and
go off.
• The indicator continues to
flash.
• The display shows the current
setting: = the rinse aid empty
notification is activated (factory
setting).
3. Press to change the setting.
= the rinse aid empty notification is
deactivated.
4. Press the on/off button to confirm the
setting.
6.5 Acoustic signals
Acoustic signals sound when a
malfunction of the appliance occurs. It is
not possible to deactivate these acoustic
signals.
There is also an acoustic signal that
sounds when the programme is
completed. By default this acoustic signal
is deactivated but it is possible to activate
it.
How to activate the acoustic
signal for the end of programme
The appliance must be in programme
selection mode.
1. To enter the user mode press and
hold simultaneously and until
the indicators , , , and
start to flash and the display is blank.
2. Press
• The indicators , , and
go off.
• The indicator continues to
flash.
• The display shows the current
setting: = Acoustic signal off.
3. Press to change the setting.
= Acoustic signal on.
4. Press the on/off button to confirm the
setting.
6.6 AirDry
AirDry improves the drying results with
less energy consumption.
While the drying phase
operates, a device opens the
appliance door. The door is
then kept ajar.
CAUTION!
Do not try to close the
appliance door within 2
minutes after automatic open.
This can cause damage to
the appliance.
AirDry is automatically activated with all
programmes excluding Vorspülen.
To improve the drying performance refer
to the XtraDry option or activate AirDry.
How to deactivate AirDry
The appliance must be in programme
selection mode.
1. To enter the user mode, press and
hold simultaneously and until
the indicators , , , and
start to flash and the display is blank.
2. Press .
• The indicators , , and
go off.
• The indicator continues to
flash.
• The display shows the current
setting: = AirDry activated.
3. Press to change the setting:
= AirDry deactivated.
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4. Press the on/off button to confirm the
setting.
6.7 MyFavourite
With this option you can set and save the
programme that you use more frequently.
You can only save 1 programme. A new
setting cancels the previous one.
How to save the MyFavourite
programme
1. Set the programme that you want to
save
You can also set applicable options
together with the programme.
2. Press and hold until the related
indicator comes on with fixed light.
How to set the MyFavourite
programme
Press .
• The MyFavourite indicator comes
on.
• The display shows the number and
the duration of the programme.
• If options have been saved
together with the programme, the
indicators related to the options
come on.
7. OPTIONS
Desired options must be
activated every time before
you start a programme.
It is not possible to activate or
deactivate options while a
programme is running.
Not all options are compatible
with each other. If you have
selected non compatible
options, the appliance will
automatically deactivate one
or more of them. Only the
indicators of the options still
active will stay on.
7.1 XtraDry
Activate this option when you want to
boost the drying performance. With use of
this option, the duration of some
programmes, water consumption and the
last rinse temperature can be affected.
The XtraDry option is a permanent option
for all programmes other than ECO and
need not to be selected at every cycle.
Every time ECO is activated, XtraDry
option is off and needs to be chosen
manually. In other programmes, the
setting of XtraDry is permanent and it is
automatically used in next cycles. This
configuration can be changed at any time.
Activating XtraDry option deactivates
TimeSaver.
How to activate XtraDry
Press . The related indicator comes on.
If the option is not applicable to the
programme, the related indicator does not
appear or it flashes quickly for a few
seconds and then goes off.
The display shows the updated
programme duration.
7.2 TimeSaver
The TimeSaver allows to reduce the time
of the selected programme.
The total programme duration decreases
by approximately 50%.
The washing results are the same as with
the normal programme duration. The
drying results can decrease.
This option increases the pressure and the
temperature of the water. The washing
and the drying phases are shorter.
By default, TimeSaver is off, but it is
possible to activate it manually. This
option cannot be combined with XtraDry
at the same time.
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How to activate TimeSaver
Press , the related indicator comes on.
If the option is not applicable to the
programme, the related indicator does not
come on or it flashes quickly for a few
seconds and then goes off.
The display shows the updated
programme duration.
7.3 Sanitize
With this option you have better hygiene
results. During the last rinsing phase, the
temperature stays at 70 °C for at least 10
minutes.
How to activate Sanitize
Press , the related indicator comes on
If the option is not applicable to the
programme, the related indicator does not
come on or it flashes quickly for a few
seconds and then goes off.
The display shows the updated
programme duration.
8. BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Make sure that the current level of
the water softener agrees with the
hardness of the water supply. If
not, adjust the level of the water
softener.
2. Fill the salt container.
3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser.
4. Open the water tap.
5. Start a programme to remove any
processing residuals that can still be
inside the appliance. Do not use
detergent and do not load the
baskets.
When you start a programme, the
appliance can take up to 5 minutes to
recharge the resin in the water softener. It
seems that the appliance is not working.
The washing phase starts only after this
procedure is completed. The procedure
will be repeated periodically.
8.1 The salt container
CAUTION!
Only use salt specifically
designed for dishwashers.
The salt is used to recharge the resin in
the water softener and to assure good
washing results in the daily use.
How to fill the salt container
1. Turn the cap of the salt container
counterclockwise and remove it.
2. Put 1 litre of water in the salt container
(Only for the first time).
3. Fill the salt container with dishwasher
salt.
4. Remove the salt around the opening
of the salt container.
5. Turn the cap of the salt container
clockwise to close the salt container.
CAUTION!
Water and salt can come out
of the salt container when
you fill it. After you fill the salt
container, immediately start a
programme to prevent
corrosion.
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8.2 How to fill the rinse aid
dispenser
AB
C
CAUTION!
Only use rinse aid specifically
designed for dishwashers.
1. Open the lid (C).
2. Fill the dispenser (B) until the rinse aid
reaches the marking ''MAX''.
3. Remove the spilled rinse aid with an
absorbent cloth to prevent too much
foam.
4. Close the lid. Make sure that the lid
locks into position.
Fill the rinse aid dispenser
when the indicator (A)
becomes clear.
If you use multi-tablets and
the drying performance is
satisfactory, the rinse aid refill
indication can be disabled.
We recommend to always
use rinse aid for better drying
performance, also in
combination with multi-
tablets containing rinsing
agent.
9. DAILY USE
1. Open the water tap.
2. Press the on/off button to activate the
appliance.
Make sure that the appliance is in
programme selection mode.
• If the salt indicator is on, fill the salt
container.
• If the rinse aid indicator is on, fill
the rinse aid dispenser.
3. Load the baskets.
4. Add the detergent.
5. Set and start the correct programme
for the type of load and the degree of
soil.
9.1 Using the detergent
AB
C
CAUTION!
Only use detergent
specifically designed for
dishwashers.
1. Press the release button (A) to open
the lid (C).
2. Put the detergent, in powder or
tablets, in the compartment (B).
3. If the programme has a prewash
phase, put a small quantity of
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detergent on the inner part of the
appliance door.
4. Close the lid. Make sure that the lid
locks into position.
9.2 Setting and starting a
programme
The Auto Off function
This function decreases energy
consumption by deactivating automatically
the appliance when it is not operating.
The function comes into operation:
• 5 minutes after the completion of the
programme.
• After 5 minutes if the programme has
not started.
Starting a programme
1. Keep the appliance door ajar.
2. Press the on/off button to activate the
appliance. Make sure that the
appliance is in programme selection
mode.
3. Press repeatedly until the display
shows the number of the programme
you want to start. The display will
show the programme number for
approximately 3 seconds and then
show the programme duration.
• If you want to select the
MyFavourite programme, press
.
• The indicators of the options
related to the MyFavourite
programme come on.
4. Set the applicable options.
5. Close the appliance door to start the
programme.
Starting a programme with delay
start
1. Set a programme.
2. Press again and again until the
display shows the delay time you want
to set (from 1 to 24 hours).
The delay indicator comes on.
3. Close the appliance door to start the
countdown.
While a countdown is running it is possible
to increase the delay time but not to
change the selection of the programme
and options.
When the countdown is completed, the
programme starts.
Opening the door while the
appliance operates
If you open the door while a programme is
running, the appliance stops. It may affect
the energy consumption and the
programme duration. When you close 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 will end. This will
not happen if the door is
opened by AirDry.
CAUTION!
Do not try to close the
appliance door within 2
minutes after AirDry
automatically opens it, as this
may cause damage to the
appliance. If, afterwards, the
door is closed for another 3
minutes, the running
programme ends.
Cancelling the delay start while
the countdown operates
When you cancel the delay start you have
to set the programme and options again.
Press and hold simultaneously and
until the appliance is in programme
selection mode.
Cancelling the programme
Press and hold simultaneously and
until the appliance is in programme
selection mode.
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Make sure that there is detergent in the
detergent dispenser before you start a
new programme.
End of programme
When the programme is completed and
you open the door, the appliance is
automatically deactivated.
Close the water tap.
10. HINTS AND TIPS
10.1 General
The following hints will ensure optimal
cleaning and drying results in daily use
and also help to protect the environment.
• Remove larger residues of food from
the dishes into the waste bin.
• Do not pre-rinse dishes by hand. When
needed, use the prewash programme
(if available) or select a programme with
a prewash phase.
• Always use the whole space of the
baskets.
• When loading the appliance, make
sure that the dishes can be completely
reached and washed by the water
released from the spray arm nozzles.
Make sure that items do not touch or
cover each other.
• You can use dishwasher detergent,
rinse aid and salt separately or you can
use the multi-tablets (e.g. ''3in1'',
''4in1'', ''All in 1''). Follow the
instructions written on the packaging.
• Select the programme according to the
type of load and degree of soil. With
the ECO programme you have the
most efficient use of water and energy
consumption for crockery and cutlery
with normal soil.
10.2 Using salt, rinse aid and
detergent
• Only use salt, rinse aid and detergent
for dishwasher. Other products can
cause damage to the appliance.
• In areas with hard and very hard water
we recommend to use plain
dishwasher detergent (powder, gel,
tablets containing no additional
agents), rinse aid and salt separately
for optimal cleaning and drying results.
• At least once a month run the
appliance with the use of appliance
cleaner which is particularly suitable for
this purpose.
• Detergent tablets do not fully dissolve
with short programmes. To prevent
detergent residues on the tableware,
we recommend that you use the
tablets with long programmes.
• Do not use more than the correct
quantity of detergent. Refer to the
instructions on the detergent
packaging.
10.3 What to do if you want to
stop using multi-tablets
Before you start to use separately
detergent, salt and rinse aid do the
following procedure.
1. Set the highest level of the water
softener.
2. Make sure that the salt and rinse aid
containers are full.
3. Start the shortest programme with a
rinsing phase. Do not add detergent
and do not load the baskets.
4. When the programme is completed,
adjust the water softener according to
the water hardness in your area.
5. Adjust the released quantity of rinse
aid.
6. Activate the rinse aid empty
notification.
10.4 Loading the baskets
• Only use the appliance to wash items
that are dishwasher-safe.
• Do not put in the appliance items made
of wood, horn, aluminium, pewter and
copper.
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• Do not put in the appliance items that
can absorb water (sponges, household
cloths).
• Remove larger residues of food from
the dishes into the waste bin.
• Make soft the remaining burned food
on the items.
• Put hollow items (cups, glasses and
pans) with the opening down.
• Make sure that glasses do not touch
other glasses.
• Put cutlery and small items in the
cutlery basket.
• Put light items in the upper basket.
Make sure that the items do not move.
• Make sure that the spray arms can
move freely before you start a
programme.
10.5 Before starting a
programme
Make sure that:
• The filters are clean and correctly
installed.
• The cap of the salt container is tight.
• The spray arms are not clogged.
• There is dishwasher salt and rinse aid
(unless you use multi- tablets).
• The position of the items in the baskets
is correct.
• The programme is applicable for the
type of load and for the degree of soil.
• The correct quantity of detergent is
used.
10.6 Unloading the baskets
1. Let the tableware cool down before
you remove it from the appliance. Hot
items can be easily damaged.
2. First remove items from the lower
basket, then from the upper basket.
At the end of the program
water can still remain on the
sides and on the door of the
appliance.
11. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Before maintenance,
deactivate the appliance and
disconnect the mains plug
from the main socket.
Dirty filters and clogged spray
arms decrease the washing
results. Make a check
regularly and, if necessary,
clean them.
11.1 Cleaning the filters
The filter system is made of 3 parts.
C
B
A
1. Turn the filter (B) counterclockwise
and remove it.
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2. Remove the filter (C) out of filter (B).
3. Remove the flat filter (A).
4. Wash the filters.
5. Make sure that there are no residues
of food or soil in or around the edge of
the sump.
6. Put back in place the flat filter (A).
Make sure that it is correctly
positioned under the 2 guides.
7. Reassemble the filters (B) and (C).
8. Put back the filter (B) in the flat filter
(A). Turn it clockwise until it locks.
CAUTION!
An incorrect position of the
filters can cause bad washing
results and damage to the
appliance.
11.2 Cleaning the upper spray
arm
We recommend to clean regularly the
upper spray arm to avoid soil to clog the
holes.
Clogged holes can cause unsatisfactory
washing results.
1. Pull out the upper basket.
2. To disengage the spray arm from the
basket, press the spray arm upwards
in the direction indicated by the lower
arrow and simultaneously turn it
clockwise.
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3. Wash the spray arm under running
water. Use a thin pointed tool, e.g.
toothpick, to remove particles of soil
from the holes.
4. To engage again the spray arm to the
basket, press the spray arm upwards
in the direction indicated by the lower
arrow and simultaneously turn it
counterclockwise until it locks into
place.
11.3 External cleaning
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft
cloth.
• Only use neutral detergents.
• Do not use abrasive products, abrasive
cleaning pads or solvents.
11.4 Internal cleaning
• Carefully clean the appliance, including
the rubber gasket of the door, with a
soft damp cloth.
• If you use short duration programmes
regularly, these can leave deposits of
grease and limescale inside the
appliance. To prevent this, we
recommend running long duration
programmes at least twice a month.
• To maintain the performance of your
appliance at its best, we recommend
using a specific cleaning product for
dishwashers (at least once a month).
Follow carefully the instructions on the
packaging of the product.
12. TROUBLESHOOTING
If the appliance does not start or it stops
during operation. Before you contact an
Authorised Service Centre, check if you
can solve the problem by yourself with the
help of the information in the table.
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WARNING!
Repairs not properly done
may result in serious risk to
the safety of the user. Any
repairs must be performed by
qualified personnel.
With some problems, the display
shows an alarm code.
The majority of problems that can
occur can be solved without the need
to contact an Authorised Service
Centre.
Problem and alarm code Possible cause and solution
You cannot activate the ap-
pliance.
• Make sure that the mains plug is connected to the
mains socket.
• Make sure that there is no damaged fuse in the fuse
box.
The program does not
start.
• Make sure that the appliance door is closed.
• If the delay start is set, cancel the setting or wait for
the end of the countdown.
• The appliance has started the procedure to recharge
the resin inside the water softener. The duration of the
procedure is approximately 5 minutes.
The appliance does not fill
with water.
The display shows .
• Make sure that the water tap is open.
• Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not
too low. For this information, contact your local water
authority.
• Make sure that the water tap is not clogged.
• Make sure that the filter in the inlet hose is not clog-
ged.
• Make sure that the inlet hose has no kinks or bends.
The appliance does not
drain the water.
The display shows .
• Make sure that the sink spigot is not clogged.
• Make sure that the filter in the outlet hose is not clog-
ged.
• Make sure that the interior filter system is not clogged.
• Make sure that the drain hose has no kinks or bends.
The anti-flood device is on.
The display shows .
• Close the water tap and contact an Authorised Service
Centre.
The appliance stops and
starts more times during
operation.
• It is normal. It provides optimal cleaning results and
energy savings.
The program lasts too long. • Select the TimeSaver option to shorten the program
time.
• If the delayed start option is set, cancel the delay set-
ting or wait for the end of the countdown.
The remaining time in the
display increases and skips
nearly to the end of pro-
gram time.
• This is not a defect. The appliance is working correctly.
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