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IDL 500
Dishwasher
Installation and use
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Safety Is a Good Habit to Get Into
NOTICE
Carefully read the instructions contained in this manual, as
they provide important information which is essential to
safe and proper installation, use and maintenance of the
appliance.
This appliance complies with the following
EEC 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.
- 97/17/EEC Labelling
1.Carefully dispose of the packing material.
2.After removing the packing, check to make sure that
the appliance is not damaged. If in doubt, contact a
qualified professional.
3.The dishwasher must only be used by adults for the
washing of household dishes and cooking utensils.
4.Fundamental rules to follow when using the appliance:
- Never touch the dishwasher when barefoot or with wet
hands or feet;
- We discourage the use of extension cords and multiple
sockets;
- During installation, the power supply cord must not be
excessively or dangerously bent or flattened;
-Iftheapplianceisnotoperatingproperlyormaintenance
Close-up View (control panel)
must be performed, disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
5.Keep detergents out of the reach of children, who must
also be kept away from the dishwasher when it is open.
6.This appliance cannot be installed outdoors, not even if
the area in which it is installed is covered by a roof; it is also
verydangeroustoleaveitexposed to the rain and elements.
7.Do not touch the heating element during or after a wash
cycle.
8.Do not lean or sit on the door when it is open, as this
could overturn the dishwasher.
9.If the appliance malfunctions, turn off water supply to
theapplianceanddisconnect the plug fromthe wall socket.
Then,consult the section entitled, "Troubleshooting."If you
cannot resolve the problem, contact a service centre.
10.Applianceswhicharenolongerbeingused mustbe made
inoperable by cutting the power supply cord and removing
the door lock.
ON - OFF Button
ON - OFF Light
Handle For Opening Door
To maintain the EFFICIENCY and SAFETY of this
appliance, we recommend:
lcall only the Service Centers authorized
by the manufacturer
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Knob For Selecting Cycles
Cycle phase indicator lights
Start/Reset Button
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Close-up View (Interior)
Upper Rack
Top Sprayer Arm
Rack Height Adjustor
Lower Rack
Bottom Sprayer Arm
Salt Container Cap
Washing Filter
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Width cm. 60
Depth cm. 60
Height cm. 85
Capacity 12 standard place settings
Mains water pressure 30 KPa÷ 1MPa (0,3 ÷10 bar)
Power voltage See data plate
Total absorber power See data plate
Fuse See data plate

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Salt ......
Salt
The hardness of the water varies from place to place. If
hard water is used in the dishwasher, deposits will form on
the dishes and utensils.
The appliance is equipped with a special softener that uses
a salt specifically designed to eliminate lime and minerals
from the water.
Loading the Salt into the Softener
Always use salt intended
forusewithdishwashers.
The salt container is
located beneath the
lower rack and should be
filled as follows:
1.Removethelower rack
and then unscrew and
remove the cap from the
salt container;
2. If you are filling the
container for the first
time, fill it with water;
3. Place the end of the funnel (supplied) into the hole and
introduceabout 2 kg of salt. It is normal for a small amount
of water to come out of the salt container.
4. Carefully screw the cap back on.
The salt container should be filled after about every
30 wash cycles.
Warning: To prevent rust from forming, we advise you to
load the salt before starting a wash cycle.
Adjusting Salt Consumption
The dishwasher is designed to allow for adjusting the
amountof saltconsumedbased
on the harness of the water
used. This is intended to
optimize and customize the
levelof saltconsumption so that
it remains at a minimum.
Your Local Water Board can
supply the degree of hardness
of the water
in your area.
To adjustsalt consumption, pro-
ceed as follows:
1) Unscrew the cap from the salt container.
2) There is a ring on the container with an arrow on it (see
figure to the side), if necessary, rotate the ring in the anti-
clockwise direction from the "_" setting towards the "+"
sign, based on the hardness of the water being used.
It is recommended that adjustments be made in accord-
ance with the following schema:
Water Hardness
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position
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Detergent and Rinse Aid ....
Detergent
Detergent specifically intended for use with dishwashers
must be used. The dispenser must be refilled before the
startof eachwash cycle followingthe instructionsprovided
in the "Wash Cycle Table." The detergent dispenser is
located on the inside panel of the door.
Loading the detergent
To openlid "A", pressbutton"B".Thecleaning detergent
should be introduced into the two containers "C"and
"D" up to the rim.
After pouring in the detergent, replace the lid, pressing
down until it clicks.
Dishwasher detergent in tablets is now available on the
market, in which case you should place one tablet into
container "D" and replace the lid.
Notice: To facilitate closing the cover, remove any
excess detergent on the edges of the dispenser.
Rinse Aid
This product makes dishes sparkle more as it improves their
drying. The rinse aid container is situated on the inside of
the appliance door; you should refill it when you see the
container is empty by means of indicator “D”.
Loading the Rinse Aid
To openthe dispenser, turnthe "C" capinthe anti-clockwise
direction and then pour in the rinse aid, making sure not to
overfill. The amount of rinse aid used for each cycle can be
regulatedby turning the "F" dose adjustor,locatedbeneath
the "C" cap, with a screwdriver. There are 6 different
settings; the normal dosage setting is 4.
Important:
Proper dosage of the rinse aid improves drying.
If drops of water remain on the dishes or spotting occurs,
the dosage adjustor should be turned to a higher setting. If
the dishes have white streaks, turn the dosage adjustor to
a lower setting.
Warning
Three-in-one dishwasher tablets are now available on the market, and combine the detergent, salt and rinse aid all in one.
If the water in your area is hard or very hard, we still recommend you pour extra salt into the relevant dispenser to prevent
the formation of white streaks on your dishes or on the appliance interior.
Add rinse aid to the corresponding container only if you are dissatisfied with the results on your dishes.
In any case, please read the manufacturer's instructions provided on the packet.
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Loading the Dishwasher
Before placing the dishes in the dishwasher, remove the
larger food particles to prevent the filter from becoming
clogged, which results in reduced performance.
Ifthe pots and pans have baked-on food that is extremely
hard to remove, we recommend that they be allowed to
soak before they are washed. This will eliminate the need
for extra wash cycles.
Pull out the racks to facilitate loading the dishwasher.
How to Use the Lower Rack
We recommend that you place the most difficult to clean
items on the bottom rack: pots, pans, lids, serving dishes
and bowls, as shown in the figure to the right.
Itispreferabletoplaceservingdishesandlidsonthesides
of the racks in order to avoid blocking the rotation of the
top spray arm.
- Pots, serving bowls, etc. must always be placed top
down.
- Deep pots should be slanted to allow the water to flow
out.
-The silverware basket can be doubled (see figure) so
that only one section may be used when the silverware
load is light. This also
makes space for addi-
tional pots and pans,
and it can also be placed
in the upper rack.
- Silverware should be
placed in the silverware
basket with the handles
at the bottom; If the
rack has side baskets,
the spoons should be loaded individually into the
appropriate slots.
- Especially long utensils should be placed in the hori-
zontal position at the front of the upper rack.
How to Use the Upper Rack
The upper rack is designed to hold more delicate and
lighter dishware, such as glasses, coffee and tea cups
and saucers, as well as plates, small bowls and shallow
pans (as long as they are not too dirty).
- Position the dishes and cookware so that they do not
get moved by the spray of water.
How to adjust the Upper rack ...
The top rack can be adjusted using the two rack heights
(top and bottom). To adjust the rack, open up the tabs
that lock the guides and pull out the rack. Arrange the
rack with the back wheels in either the top or bottom
position and then insert it along the guides until the front
wheels are on as well. Close the tabs to lock the rack in
place (see Fig. F).
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Turning on the Appliance
First of all.
Turn on the water tap completely and press ON-OFF button
"A".you will heara short beep and indicatorlight"B"lights
up. Now the appliance is on and awaiting instructions.
Starting and selecting the cycle.
Turn thecycle selectorknob "D"clockwiseuntilthe reference
notch on the knob corresponds with the number or symbol
forthe cycle you wish to set (consult the wash cycle table on
page 7, especially when first using the appliance).
If the appliance door is shut, press the Start button "R" and
you will hear a beep; the cycle will start up within a few
seconds.
Cycle phase indicator lights
Thedishwasher is providedwith4indicator lights "G" which
come on in sequence as the appliance is performing that
specific phase of the wash cycle.
These phases are:
pre-wash, wash, rinses, drying
Cancelling or modifying a wash cycle in progress…..
Premise: You can cancel the wash cycle in progress, if it has
only just started.
To modify a wash cycle, keep the RESET button "R" pressed
for about 5 seconds: a prolonged beep will sound, followed
by three short beeps. Indicator light "G" will turn off and at
this point, all the settings will have been cancelled.
To select a new wash cycle, repeat the operations illustrated
in the paragraph entitled "starting and selecting the cycle".
Warning: the knob must be turned clockwise from wash
cycle 1 to 5, an anti-clockwise from wash cycle 5 to 1.
If you have left out a dish…
You can interrupt a wash cycle by pressing the ON-OFF
button, then place the dishes you had left out into the
appliance, which will start up from where it was interrupted
when you turn it back on.
There's been a power failure? Have you opened the
dishwasher door?
The wash cycle stops and then restarts when the electricity
comes back on or when the door is shut.
At the end of the wash cycle….
The end of the wash cycle is indicated by two short beeps
and the flashing of the drying phase indicator light.
• Press button "A" to turn the appliance off.
• Turn off the water tap.
• Wait a few minutes before unloading the dishes: if you
wait a little while, they dry better thanks to the steam.
• Empty the lower rack first.
Warning:whenyouopen thedishwasherdoorafterthewash
cycle has just ended or is under way, take care not to scald
yourself with the hot steam.

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Extended wash at 65°C.
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Energy Saving Tips
- It is important to try and run the dishwasher when it is
fully loaded in order to save on energy. In order to prevent
odors from forming and food from caking onto the dishes,
you can run the hold cycle.
- Choose the right wash cycle: the choice of cycle depends
on the type of dishware, cookware and utensils being
washed and how dirty they are.
- Use the right amount of detergent: if you use too much
detergent, the result will not be cleaner dishes, but, rather,
a greater negative impact on the environment.
- There is no utility in rinsing dishes, cookware and utensils
before placing them in the dishwasher.
How to Keep Your Dishwasher in Shape
After Every Wash
Afterevery wash, turnoffthe water supply to the appliance
and leave the door slightly ajar so that moisture and odors
are not trapped inside.
Remove the Plug
Beforecleaningorperformingmaintenance,always remove
the plug from the socket. Do not run risks.
No Solvents or Abrasive Cleaning Products
To clean the exterior and rubber parts of the dishwasher,
do not use solvents or abrasive cleaning products. Rather,
use only a cloth and warm soapy water.
To remove spots or stains from the surface of the interior,
use a cloth dampened with water and a little white vinegar,
or a cleaning product made specifically for dishwashers.
When You Go on Holiday
When you go on holiday, it is recommended that you run a
wash cycle with the dishwasher empty and then remove
the plug from the socket, turn off the water supply and
leave the door of the appliance slightly ajar. This will help
the seals last longer and prevent odors from forming within
the appliance.
Moving the Appliance
If the appliance must be moved, try to keep it in the vertical
position. If absolutely necessary, it can be positioned on its
back.
Seals
One of the factors that cause odors to form in the
dishwasheris food thatremainstrapped in theseals. Periodic
cleaningwith adampsponge willpreventthis fromoccuring.