Smeg DWAFI4510-2 User manual

Contents
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1. Safety and operating instructions __________________________2
2. Installation and hook-up _________________________________6
3. Description of the controls ______________________________10
4. Operating instructions__________________________________15
5. Cleaning and maintenance______________________________24
6. Troubleshooting ______________________________________29
Thank you for choosing one of our products.
You are advised to read this manual carefully; it contains all the
information you need about the right conditions for the proper, safe use of
your dishwasher.
The individual sections are laid out to provide you with a step-by-step
guide to all your appliance's functions; the texts are easy to understand
and are complete with detailed illustrations.
Recommendations are given for the correct use of the baskets, spray
arms,containers,filters, washing programs, and for operating thecontrols.
Following the cleaning instructions provided here will keep your
dishwasher's performance at peak levels in the long term.
This user-friendly manual will provide answers to all your questions about
use of the dishwasher.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: these are intended for the qualified
technician who must carry out the installation, hook-up and testing of the
appliance.
USER INSTRUCTIONS: these consist of recommendations for using the
appliance, a description of its controls and of the correct cleaning and
maintenance procedures.

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1. Safety and operating instructions
THIS MANUAL FORMS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE APPLIANCE: IT MUST
ALWAYS BE KEPT INTACT TOGETHER WITH THE DISHWASHER. BEFORE
USING THE APPLIANCE, CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS
CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.
INSTALLATION MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN, IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE. THIS APPLIANCE IS
INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC USE AND SIMILAR APPLICATIONS SUCH AS THE
STAFF KITCHENS OF SHOPS, OFFICES AND OTHER WORKPLACES,
INSTITUTIONS, AND FOR THE USE OF GUESTS AT HOTELS, HOSTELS, BED
AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENTS AND OTHER RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES
AND COMPLIES WITH DIRECTIVES 2006/95/EC AND 2004/108/EC
CURRENTLY IN FORCE, INCLUDING THE PREVENTION AND ELIMINATION
OF RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE.
THE APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: WASHING
AND DRYING OF DISHES; ANY OTHER USE SHALL BE CONSIDERED
IMPROPER. THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR
USES OTHER THAN THOSE DESCRIBED ABOVE.
THE NAME PLATE FEATURING THE TECHNICAL DATA, SERIAL NUMBER AND
MARKINGS IS VISIBLY POSITIONED ON THE INNER EDGE OF THE DOOR.
THE NAME PLATE ON THE INNER EDGE OF THE DOOR MUST NEVER BE
REMOVED.
DO NOT LEAVE THE DISCARDED PACKAGING MATERIALS UNSUPERVISED
WITHIN THE HOME. SEPARATE THE VARIOUS MATERIALS WHICH MAKE UP
THE PACKAGING AND TAKE THEM TO THE NEAREST SORTED WASTE
COLLECTION CENTRE.
THE APPLIANCE MUST BE PROVIDED WITH AN EARTH CONNECTION IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY REGULATIONS IN FORCE.
THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO
PERSONS OR PROPERTY RESULTING FROM THE FAILURE TO EARTH THE
APPLIANCE OR FROM A DEFECTIVE EARTH CONNECTION.
IF THE APPLIANCE IS INSTALLED ON A CARPETED OR COVERED FLOOR,
ENSURE THAT THE OPENINGS ON ITS UNDERSIDE ARE NOT OBSTRUCTED.
ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE DISHWASHER AFTER EACH USE TO AVOID
WASTING ELECTRICITY.
IN THE EVENT OF A FAULT, DISCONNECT THE DISHWASHER FROM THE
ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND SHUT OFF THE WATER TAP.
DO NOT USE STEAM CLEANERS TO CLEAN THE DISHWASHER.

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WARNING: SOME DISHWASHER DETERGENTS ARE STRONGLY ALKALINE.
THEY CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF SWALLOWED. AVOID CONTACT
WITH THE SKIN AND EYES AND KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM THE
DISHWASHER WHEN THE DOOR IS OPEN. CHECK THAT THE DETERGENT
RECEPTACLE IS EMPTY AFTER COMPLETION OF THE WASH CYCLE.
OBSOLETE APPLIANCES MUST BE RENDERED UNUSABLE. CUT OFF THE
MAINS POWER CORD AFTER UNPLUGGING IT FROM THE WALL OUTLET,
AND MAKE SAFE ANY COMPONENTS WHICH MIGHT BE DANGEROUS FOR
CHILDREN (LOCKS, DOORS, ETC.).
THIS APPLIANCE IS MARKED ACCORDING TO THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE
2002/96/EC ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
(WEEE).
BY ENSURING THIS PRODUCT IS DISPOSED OF CORRECTLY, YOU WILL
HELP PREVENT POTENTIAL NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES FOR THE
ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN HEALTH, WHICH COULD OTHERWISE BE
CAUSED BY INAPPROPRIATE WASTE HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT.
THE SYMBOL ON THE PRODUCT, OR ON THE DOCUMENTS
ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT, INDICATES THAT THIS APPLIANCE MAY
NOT BE TREATED AS HOUSEHOLD WASTE. INSTEAD IT SHALL BE HANDED
OVER TO THE APPLICABLE COLLECTION POINT FOR THE RECYCLING OF
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT.
DISPOSAL MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. FOR MORE
DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT TREATMENT, RECOVERY AND
RECYCLING OF THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CITY
OFFICE, YOUR HOUSEHOLD WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE OR THE SHOP
WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE PRODUCT.
DO NOT USE APPLIANCES WHICH HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING TRANSIT!
IF IN DOUBT, CONSULT YOUR DEALER.
THE APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED AND CONNECTED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR BY A
QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
THIS DISHWASHER MUST BE USED BY ADULTS.
USE BY PERSONS WITH REDUCED MENTAL AND/OR PHYSICAL
CAPABILITIES IS ONLY PERMITTED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A
PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR SAFETY.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM DETERGENTS AND PACKAGING MATERIALS
(PLASTIC BAGS, POLYSTYRENE, ETC.), AND NEVER ALLOW THEM TO
APPROACH OR PLAY WITH THE DISHWASHER, SINCE IT MIGHT CONTAIN
DETERGENT RESIDUES CAPABLE OF CAUSING PERMANENT DAMAGE TO
THE EYES, MOUTH AND THROAT, AND EVEN LEADING TO SUFFOCATION.
DO NOT INTRODUCE SOLVENTS SUCH AS ALCOHOL OR TURPENTINE
WHICH MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION.
DO NOT LOAD DISHES THAT ARE SOILED WITH ASH, WAX OR PAINTS.

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DO NOT DRINK THE WATER RESIDUES WHICH MAY BE PRESENT INSIDE
THE DISHES OR DISHWASHER AT THE END OF THE WASHING PROGRAM
AND BEFORE THE DRYING CYCLE.
LEANING OR SITTING ON THE DISHWASHER DOOR WHEN OPEN MAY
CAUSE THE APPLIANCE TO OVERTURN, PUTING PEOPLE AT RISK.
NEVER LEAVE THE DISHWASHER DOOR OPEN; PEOPLE MIGHT TRIP OVER
IT.
KNIVES OR OTHER SHARP-ENDED COOKING UTENSILS MUST BE PLACED
IN THE CUTLERY BASKET BLADE-DOWN, OR LAID HORIZONTAL IN THE TOP
BASKET. TAKE CARE NOT TO CUT YOURSELF AND ENSURE THAT THEY DO
NOT PROJECT FROM THE BASKET.
AQUASTOP MODELS
THE AQUASTOP DEVICE PREVENTS FLOODING IN THE EVENT OF A WATER
LEAK. WHEN THE AQUASTOP DEVICE IS TRIPPED, CALL IN A QUALIFIED
TECHNICIAN TO IDENTIFY AND REPAIR THE FAULT.
IN MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE AQUSTOP DEVICE, THERE IS A SOLENOID
VALVE INSIDE THE WATER INTAKE HOSE. DO NOT CUT THE HOSE AND DO
NOT ALLOW THE SOLENOID VALVE TO DROP INTO WATER. IN THE EVENT
OF DAMAGE TO THE WATER INTAKE HOSE, DISCONNECT THE APPLIANCE
FROM THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND FROM THE WATER SUPPLY.
MODELS WITH INTERNAL LIGHTING
THE APPLIANCE’S LIGHTING SYSTEM BELONGS TO RISK GROUP 1 UNDER
THE IEC/EN 62471 STANDARD. THIS MEANS THAT THERE IS NO
PHOTOBIOLOGICAL RISK IN NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLING THE DISHWASHER, PERFORM A QUICK
TEST OF THE APPLIANCE FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. IF THE
DISHWASHER FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE
ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND CALL THE NEAREST TECHNICAL
SERVICE CENTRE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE APPLIANCE.
THE DISHWASHER MEETS ALL THE REQUIREMENTS SET OUT BY THE
REGULATIONS IN FORCE CONCERNING SAFETY AND ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT. ANY TECHNICAL CHECKS SHOULD BE CONDUCTED
EXCLUSIVELY BY A TRAINED AND AUTHORISED TECHNICIAN: REPAIRS
CARRIED OUT BY UNAUTHORISED PERSONS WILL INVALIDATE THE
WARRANTY, AS WELL AS POSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE USER.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons or property
resulting from failure to observe the above precautions, from tampering with
even a single component of the appliance, or from the use of non original spare
parts.

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TECHNICAL DATA
Width 497 499 mm
Depth measured flush with the
outer edge of the control panel
550 mm
Height
(depending on models)
from 820 mm to 870 mm
Capacity
10 Standard place settings
Water supply pressure min. 0,05 - max. 0,9 MPa (min. 0.5 – max. 9
bar)
Electrical characteristics
See rating plate

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2. Installation and hook-up
Remove the polystyrene basket retainers.
Position the appliance in the desired place of installation. The back or
sides of the dishwasher may be placed up against walls or other furniture
units. If the dishwasher is installed near a heat source, fit the special
insulating panel to prevent overheating and malfunction of the appliance.
To ensurestability, install integrated or built-under dishwashers only under
continuous worktops, and screw them to the adjacent units. To facilitate
the installation procedure, the intake and drain hoses can be positioned in
any direction; make sure that the hoses are not kinked, crushed or pulled
too tightly. Make sure to tighten the locking ring-nut once the pipes have
been placed in the direction required. A hole at least 8 cm in diameter is
required to allow the power supply cable and pipes to pass. Before putting
the dishwasher into its definitive position, turn on the water tap and check
that there are no leaks from the tap connection, the dishwasher
connection or the hose.
Level the appliance on the floor using its adjustable feet. This operation is
essential for ensuring correct operation of the dishwasher.
Some models areequipped with onlyoneadjustable footat therear, which
can be adjusted by turning the screw on the lower front part of the
appliance.
Building-in adishwasher underneath a hob isabsolutely forbidden.
Moreover, dishwashersmay not beinstalleddirectlytouchingappliances
which are not conventional built-in kitchen appliances (e.g. fireplaces,
stoves, etc.).
When installing the dishwasher in a compartment next to one or more other
appliances, it is essential to comply with all the recommendations provided
by the appliance’s manufacturer (minimum distances, installation
procedures, etc.).
For free-standing models only:
- Installing a hob on top of a free-standing dishwasher is absolutely
forbidden.
- If the appliance is not built-in and is therefore accessible on one side, the
door hinge area must be covered for safety
reasons (injuryhazard). The covering fixtures are availableas an accessory
from specialist dealers or the After-Sales
Service.

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- To build in the dishwasher, the special kit must be purchased from authorised
dealers or the After-Sales Service.
2.1 Water supply connection
Preventing the risk of clogging or damage: if the water pipe is new or
has not been used for a long time, before connecting to the water supply
check that the water is clear and free of impurities, to prevent damage to
the appliance.
The dishwasher must always be connected to the water system with
new hoses; old or used hoses must never be reused.
CONNECTING TO THE WATER SUPPLY
Connect the intake hose to a cold water supply with ¾” gas
thread, inserting the filter Asupplied with the dishwasher.
Take care to screw the hose firmly into place with your
hands and then complete by tightening about ¼ of a
turn with pliers.
In dishwashers equipped with the ACQUASTOP device,
the filters is already fitted inside the threaded ring.
Thedishwashercanalsobeconnectedtoahotwater supply
not exceeding
60°C. Supplying the appliance with hot water cuts down the washing time
by approximately 20 minutes, but slightly reduces its effectiveness. Make
the connection to the domestic hot water supply using the same procedure
described for connecting to the cold water supply.
DRAIN CONNECTION

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Insert the dishwasher’s drain hose
into a drain pipe having a diameter
of at least 4 cm, or alternatively,
place it inside the kitchen sink
using the plastic support provided,
taking care not to crush or
excessively bend the hose. It is
important to prevent the hose from
coming loose and falling. For this
purpose, the plastic support is
equipped with a hole for tying it to
the wall or water tap.
The free end should be positioned at a height of between
30 and 100 cm
,
and should never be submerged in water. If a horizontal drain extension
hose is used (for a maximum of 3 m) the drain hose can be placed at a
maximum height of
85 cm
from the ground.
2.2 Electrical connection and precautions
CHECK THAT THE VOLTAGE AND THE FREQUENCY OF THE MAINS MATCH
THE RATINGS ON THE NAME PLATE OF THE APPLIANCE POSITIONED ON
THE INNER EDGE OF THE DOOR.
THE PLUG ON THE SUPPLY CORD AND THE CORRESPONDING SOCKET
OUTLET MUST BE OF THE SAME TYPE AND MEET THE REGULATIONS IN
FORCE.
THE PLUG MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AFTER INSTALLATION.
NEVER DISCONNECT THE PLUG BY PULLING ON THE POWER SUPPLY
LEAD.
"45 CM" MODELS ONLY (9-10 PLACE SETTING)
AFTER CHANGING THE SUPPLY CORD, MAKE SURE THAT THE BRACKET
WHICH SECURES THE CORD IS FIXED SECURELY IN PLACE.
DO NOT USE ADAPTORS OR SHUNT CONNECTIONS IN ORDER TO AVOID
THE POSSIBILITY OF OVERHEATING OR BURNING.
In the event of damage to the supply cord, have it replaced by the
manufacturer or an Authorized Technical Service Centre in order to
avoid any risk.

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Some components are live even with the ON/OFF button in the OFF position.
Before maintenance work on the appliance, remove the plug or turn off the
power supply at the wall switch.
IF THE APPLIANCE IS PROVIDED WITH A PLUGLESS SUPPLY CORD:
AN OMNIPOLAR CIRCUIT BREAKER IN OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION CLASS
III MUST BE INSTALLED IN AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE POSITION ON THE
POWER SUPPLY LINE.
THE CONNECTION TO THE MAINS MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED
TECHNICIAN IN ACCORDANCE TO THE SCHEME SHOWN BELOW AND THE
REGULATIONS IN FORCE.
L= brown
N= blue
= yellow-green

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3. Description of the controls
3.1 Upper panel
All the dishwasher controls are grouped on the upper panel. Switching on,
programming, switching off, etc. are only possible when the door is open.
The panel shown is given as example: the form of the lights and buttons
may vary depending on the model.
1 ON/OFF BUTTON
Press this button to switch the dishwasher on/off.
2
SELECTED PROGRAM INDICATOR LIGHTS
This light indicates the program selected and the occurrence of a
fault (Troubleshooting).
3
PROGRAM SELECTION BUTTON
+ADJUSTING THEWATER SOFTENING SYSTEM
Used to select the wash program required and adjust the water
softening system.
4 RINSE AID WARNING LIGHT
This light indicates the rinse aid is finished.
SWITCHING ON, SETTING THE WASHING PROGRAM AND
STARTING THE PROGRAM
Press the ON/OFF button (1); the PROGRAM INDICATOR LIGHT
(2) will come on;
Keep pressing the PROGRAM SELECTION button (3) until the
indicator light for the required program lights up;
Select the required option (if any, depending on models);
Close the door and after about 2" the program will start; while it is
running, the corresponding LIGHT will flash (program running
indicator).

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PROGRAMS TABLE
PROGRAMME
NUMBER
& SYMBOL
LOAD CROCKERY AND
CUTLERY PROGRAM PROGRESS
DURATION
CONSUMPTION
MINUTES
(1)
WATER
LITRES POWER
KWh (1)
1SOAK
Pans and dishes awaiting
completion of the load Cold prewash 15 5 0,02
2 NORMAL
ECO (*)
Crockery and cutlery
normally soiled
Cold prewash
Wash at 43°C
Rinse at 45°C
Dry
126 11,3 0,605
3 REGULAR
Dishes with regular dirt,
even with dried-on
residues
Wash at 55°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 65°C
Dry
95 20 1,40
4 DAILY
Dishes with regular dirt,
even with dried-on
residues
Cold prewash
Wash at 65°C
Cold rinse
Rinse
at 70°C
Dry
100 17 1,20
5 SUPER
****
Very dirty pans and
dishes, even with dried-on
residues.
Hot prewash
Wash at 70°C
Cold rinse (2)
Rinse at 70°C
Dry
130
20 1,50
*Reference program as per
AS/NZS 2007
.
During the comparative tests the dishwasher shall to be setted as follow:
-
At
the end of the cycle
the
door
must be
opened
about
15 cm
.
Only
run the soak program with partial loads.
(1) The cycle duration and power consumption may vary according to the water
and room
temperatures, and the type and amount of dishes
.
(2)
1 or 2 cold rinses depending on the model.
If the dishwasher door is open or not properly closed, the washing cycle
will not start.

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3.2 Wash programs
Before starting a wash program check that:
The water supply tap is open.
The softener container contains regenerating salt.
The correct amount of detergent has been added to
the dispenser.
The baskets have been correctly loaded.
The spray arms are able to rotate freely and without
obstruction.
The dishwasher door is securely closed.
CANCELLING A PROGRAM IN PROGRESS
Open the door, taking care to avoid splashes of water, and hold
down the PROGRAM SELECTION (3) button for a few seconds
until the indicator lights for programs 4and 5 illuminate
simultaneously (marked "end").
Close the door.
After approximately 1 minute the dishwasher will advance to the
end of cycle.
CHANGING THE PROGRAM
To change the program in progress, simply open the door and select a
new program. When the door is closed the dishwasher will automatically
select the new program.

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TO SAVE ON ENERGY!…AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
Always use the dishwasher with a full load.
Do not wash the dishes in running water.
Use the washing program that is most appropriate for each type
of load.
Do not carry out any preliminary rinsing.
If available, connect the dishwasher to a hot water supply up to
60°C.
TO REDUCE DETERGENT CONSUMPTION AND PROTECT THE
ENVIRONMENT
The phosphates contained in dishwasher detergents are harmful to the
environment. To avoid using excessive amounts of detergent save on
electricity as well, observe the following recommendations:
Sort your dishes, washing delicate items separately from those
more resistant to strong detergents and high temperatures.
Do not pour detergent directly onto dishes.
If the door must be opened while a wash cycle is in progress, the
program will be interrupted. The corresponding light will continue to
flash and a beeper will signal that the cycle has not been completed.
You must wait about 1 minute before closing the door to restart the
program. When the door is closed the program will continue from where
it was interrupted. This operation should only be carried out if strictly
necessary, as it could cause problems in running the program.
SWITCHING OFF
At the end of the program the beeper
sounds briefly and the lights of programs
no. 4and 5 (marked "end") flash.
To switch off the dishwasher, open the door and press the
ON/OFF
button
(1)
.

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ENERGY MANAGEMENT
After 5 minutes of inactivity (wash cycle completed, stopped or set but
not started), the dishwasher switches to standby mode to reduce energy
consumption.
In this mode, the dishwasher indicator panel (lights or display depending
on model) functions more slowly (
switch
-
on once
every
5 seconds
).
REMOVING THE DISHES
At theend of thewash program, wait atleast 20 minutes before removing
the dishes, to allow them to cool. To ensure that any drops of water left in
the top basket do not drip onto the dishes still in the bottom basket, you
are advised always to
empty the bottom basket first
.

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4. Operating instructions
Once the dishwasher has been correctly installed, prepare it for use as
follows:

Add rinse aid and detergent
4.1 Using the rinse aid and detergent dispensers
The detergent and rinse aid
dispensers are situated on the inner
part of the door: the detergent
dispenser is on the left, and the
rinse aid dispenser is on the right.
With the exception of the SOAK program, it is necessary to add the
required amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser before every
wash cycle. The rinse aid, on the other hand, should only be added as
required.
ADDING RINSE AID
Rinse aid helps the dishes dry faster and prevents
the formation of scale deposits and staining; it is
automatically added to the water during the final
rinse cycle.
To add rinse aid:
Open the door.
Rotate the container cap anticlockwise by ¼ of a turn and remove it.
Add the rinse aid until the container isfull (approximately 140 ml). The
optical level indicator on the side of the cap should be completely
dark. Refill the rinse aid when the optical level indicator turns clear
again, or when the rinse aid warning light turns on.
Replace the cover and turn it clockwise.
Use a cloth to remove any spillage of rinse aid which might lead to
the formation of excess foam.

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ADJUSTING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER SETTING
The dishwasher is factory set for medium water hardness. It is possible to
change this setting by turning the dispenser selector to the required
position: the amount of rinse aid dispensed depends on the selector
position.
To adjust the rinse aid setting, rotate the dispenser cap a quarter of a
turn anticlockwise and remove it.
Then rotate the rinse aid selector to the desired position.
Replace the cap, turning it clockwise.
The amount of rinse aid must be increased if the washed dishes
appear dull or have circular stains.
If, on the other hand, the dishes are sticky or have white streaks, it is
necessary to reduce the rinse aid dosage.
ADDING DETERGENT
To open the detergent dispenser cap, lightly press the
button P. Add the detergent and close the cap
carefully.
During the wash cycle, the dispenser will open
automatically.

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When a program with hot prewash is selected (see program table),
extra detergent must be placed in the cavity G/H(depending on
model).
Use only detergents specially formulated for dishwashers. For
optimal washing results it is important touse agood quality detergent.
The detergent packs must be sealed and stored in a dry place to
prevent the formation of lumps which may negatively affect wash
results. Once opened, the detergent packs should not be kept for too
long, otherwise the detergent will lose its effectiveness.
Do not use detergents formulated for washing dishes by hand,
because they produce a great deal of foam and may negatively affect
the operation of the dishwasher.
Add the correct amount of detergent. An insufficient amount of
detergent will result in a partial removal of dirt from the dishes,
whereas an excessive amount is wasteful and does not improve the
wash results.
There are various liquid and powder detergents on the market with
differing chemical compositions, which may contain phosphates, or
be phosphate-free but contain natural enzymes.
-Detergents containing phosphates are more effective against
grease and starch at temperatures above 60°C.
-Enzyme detergents, on the other hand, are also effective at lower
temperatures(from 40 to 55°C)and are moreeasily biodegradable.
Enzyme detergents provide comparable results at low temperatures
to those which can only be achieved at 65°C using traditional
detergents.
To protect the environment, we recommend the use of phosphate-
and chlorine-free detergents.
The introduction of detergent into the rinse aid dispenser, even in
liquid form, will damage the dishwasher.

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4.2 General warnings and recommendations
Before using the dishwasher for the first time, it is advisable to read the
following recommendations concerning dish types and loading.
There are generally no constraints on washing of domestic dishes, but in
certain cases it is necessary to take their characteristics into account.
Before loading the dishes into the baskets it is necessary to:
Remove large food remains, particularly bones, which may clog the
filter or damage the pump.
Soak any pots or pans with burnt-on food to facilitate its removal,
then load them into the LOWER BASKET.
There is no need to pre-wash the dishes under running water before
loading them into the baskets since this only wastes water.
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WARNING!
Make sure that the dishes are securely in place so that they cannot
tip over or obstruct the rotation of the spray arms during the wash
cycle.
Do notplace very smallobjects in the baskets as thesecould falland
obstruct the spray arms or the pump.
Containers such as cups, bowls, glasses and pots should always be
loaded with the opening facing downwards and with any cavities at
an angle, to allow the water to drain out.
Do not stackdishes or placethem in such away thatthey cover each
other.
Do not place glasses too close together because they may knock
against each other and break, or stains may remain at the point
where they touch.
MAKE SURE that the items being washed are dishwasher-safe.
Items which are not dishwasher-safe:
Wooden dishes, pots or pans: these may be damaged by the high
wash temperatures.
Handmade items: these are rarely suitable for washing in a
dishwasher. The relatively high water temperatures and the
detergents used may damage them.
Plastic dishes: heat resistant plastic dishes must be washed in the
upper basket.
Dishes and objects in copper, tin, zinc or brass: these tend to
stain.
Aluminium dishes: items made from anodised aluminium may lose
their colour.
Silverware: silver items may stain.
Glass and crystal: in general, glass and crystal objects can be
washed in the dishwasher. However, certain types of glass and
crystal may become dull and lose their clarity after many washes.
Therefore, for these items we recommend using the most gentle
program available.
Decorated items are generally able to withstand washing in the
dishwasher, although the colours may fadewith frequent washing. If
in doubt as to the fastness of the colours, it is advisable to wash just
a few items at a time for approximately one month.

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4.3 Using the baskets
The dishwasher has a capacity of 10 place-settings, including serving
dishes.
LOWER BASKET
Used for items with a heavier degree of soiling.
All types and combinations of loads are permitted, provided
that the
dishes, potsand pans arearranged with all thesoiled surfaces exposed
to the water jets coming from the bottom. In some models the bottom
basket is fitted with racks which can be lowered to make better use of
the space available.
LOADING THE LOWER BASKET
Carefully load flat plates, soup bowls, dessert and serving dishes,
positioning them vertically. Pots, pans and their lids must be loaded
upside down. When loading soup and dessert bowls, be sure to leave
a gap between them.
Loa
ding examples: