Smeg LSA6450B User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Contents
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1. Safety and operating instructions ___________________________2
2. Installation and hook-up___________________________________5
3. Description of the controls_________________________________9
4. Operating instructions ___________________________________16
5. Cleaning and maintenance _______________________________28
6. Troubleshooting________________________________________32
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 the
controls.
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.

Safety instructions
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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 COMPLIES WITH THE EEC
DIRECTIVES 73/23, 89/336 (INCLUDING 92/31 AND 93/68) 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.

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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.
IN THE EVENT OF A FAULT, DISCONNECT THE DISHWASHER FROM THE
ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND SHUT OFF THE WATER TAP.
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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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.
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.
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.
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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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 ensure stability, 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.
Level the appliance on the floor using its adjustable feet. This operation
is essential for ensuring correct operation of the dishwasher.
Building-in a dishwasher underneath a ceramic hob is absolutely
forbidden.
A dishwasher can be built-in underneath a conventional hob provided
there is no break in the kitchen worktop, and the dishwasher and hob are
installed and secured correctly, so that no hazards are generated.
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 on side, the
door hinge area must be covered for safety reasons (injury hazard). The
covering fixtures are available as an accessory from specialist dealers
or the After-Sales Service.
- To build in the dishwasher, the special kit must be purchased from
authorised dealers or the After-Sales Service.
Some models are equipped with only one adjustable foot at the rear,
which can be adjusted by turning the screw on the lower front part of the
appliance.

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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.
The dishwasher can also be connected to a hot water 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
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.

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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.
IN THE EVENT OF DAMAGE TO THE SUPPLY CORD, HAVE IT REPLACED
BY THE MANUFACTURER OR AN AUTHORIZED TECHNICAL SERVICE
CENTRE.
DO NOT USE ADAPTORS OR SHUNT CONNECTIONS IN ORDER TO AVOID
THE POSSIBILITY OF OVERHEATING OR BURNING.
IF THE APPLIANCE IS PROVIDED WITH A PLUGLESS SUPPLY CORD:
IT IS NECESSARY TO INSTALL IN THE FIXED WIRING AN ALL-POLE
DISCONNECTION DEVICE HAVING A GAP BETWEEN CONTACTS OF AT
LEAST 3.5MM. AFTER INSTALLATION THE DISCONNECTION DEVICE HAS
TO BE EASY TO REACH.
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
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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FOR GREAT BRITAIN ONLY:
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
Fuse replacement
If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted
with a BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, to
change a fuse in this type of plug use an
A.S.T.A. approved fuse to BS 1362 type
and proceed as follows:
1. Remove the fuse cover Aand fuse B.
2. Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse
cover.
3. Refit both into plug.
The fuse cover must be refitted when changing a fuse and if the fuse
cover is lost the plug must not be used until a correct replacement is
fitted.
Correct replacement are identified by the colour insert or the colour
embossed in words on the base of the plug.
Replacement fuse covers are available from your local electrical store.

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3. Description of the controls
3.1 Front panel
All the dishwasher control are grouped on the front panel. Programming
and option selection are only possible with the door closed.
1 ON/OFF BUTTON
2 START/PAUSE BUTTON
3 SELECTION PROGRAMS BUTTON
4 PROGRAMS LIGHTS
5 “3/1” OPTION BUTTON (on some models only)
6 “3/1” OPTION LIGHT (on some models only)
7 DELAY PROGRAM BUTTON (some models only)
8 DELAY PROGRAM LIGHTS (some models only)
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WATER HARDNESS ADJUSTMENT ON INDICATOR LIGHT
The light flashes to indicate that the appliance is in “water
hardness adjustment” mode.
SALT WARNIN LIGHT (on some models only)
If the symbol is present, illumination of this light denotes a
regenerating salt warning level.
10 NO RINSE AID LIGHT (some models only)
11 RECESSED DOOR HANDLE

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SETTING THE WASHING PROGRAM
To select the most suitable program for the dishes to be washed refer to
the table below, which indicates the most appropriate program according
to dish type and degree of soiling.
Programmes table for models with ULTRA CLEAN programme
DURATION CONSUMPTION
PROGRAM SELECTION TYPE AND GRADE DIRT PROGRESS
PROGRAM
MINUTES
(2)
WATER
LITRES (1)
POWER
KWh (2)
SOAK
PANS AND DISHES
AWAITING COMPLETION
OF THE LOAD Cold prewash 15' 5,5 0,02
LIGHT
DELICATE DISHES
WITH LIGHT DIRT
Wash at 45°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 70°C
Dry 70' 13 1,20
ECO (*)
EN 50242
DISHES WITH
NORMAL DIRT, EVEN
WITH DRIED-ON RESIDUES
Cold prewash
Wash at 50°C
Rinse at 66°C
Dry 180' ** **
NORMAL
IEC/DIN
PANS AND DISHES
WITH NORMAL DIRT,
EVEN WITH DRIED-ON
RESIDUES
Cold prewash
Wash at 65°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 70°C
Dry
113' 18 1,55
ULTRA
CLEAN
(***)
VERY DIRTY PANS
AND DISHES, EVEN
WITH DRIED-ON RESIDUES
Prewash at 40°C
Wash at 70°C
2 cold rinses
Rinse at 70°C
Dry
150' 21 1,90
Only run the soak program with half loads.
The options cannot be used with the soak program.
(*) Reference program as per EN 50242 standard
(**) See energy label
(***) Reference program for laboratories: Detergent: 20g in the dispenser + 10g in the door or
tablet. Configuration: see photo in “Using the baskets”.
(1) Average power consumption with the softener set on level 2.
(2) The cycle duration and power consumption may vary according to the water and room
temperatures, and the type and amount of dishes.
The ULTRA CLEAN program terminate with an extra anti-bacteria rinse that ensures a further
reduction in the bacteria level. If the temperature falls during this stage of the program (e.g.
because the door is opened or due to a power blackout), the program lights (2) flash to warn that
the anti-bacteria effect is not guaranteed.
The washing cycle will not take place if the dishwasher door is left open
or not properly closed.

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SETTING THE WASHING PROGRAM
To select the most suitable program for the dishes to be washed refer to
the table below, which indicates the most appropriate program according
to dish type and degree of soiling.
Programmes table for models with SUPER programme
DURATION CONSUMPTION
PROGRAM SELECTION TYPE AND GRADE DIRT PROGRESS
PROGRAM
MINUTES
(2)
WATER
LITRES (1)
POWER
KWh (2)
SOAK
PANS AND DISHES
AWAITING COMPLETION
OF THE LOAD Cold prewash 15' 5,5 0,02
LIGHT
DELICATE DISHES
WITH LIGHT DIRT
Wash at 45°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 70°C
Dry 70' 13 1,20
ECO (*)
EN 50242
DISHES WITH
NORMAL DIRT, EVEN
WITH DRIED-ON RESIDUES
Cold prewash
Wash at 50°C
Rinse at 66°C
Dry 180' ** **
NORMAL
IEC/DIN
PANS AND DISHES
WITH NORMAL DIRT,
EVEN WITH DRIED-ON
RESIDUES
Cold prewash
Wash at 65°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 70°C
Dry
113' 18 1,55
SUPER
(***)
VERY DIRTY PANS
AND DISHES, EVEN
WITH DRIED-ON RESIDUES
Hot prewash
Wash at 70°C
Cold rinse (3)
Rinse at 70°C
Dry
150' 21 1,90
Only run the soak program with half loads.
The options cannot be used with the soak program.
(*) Reference program as per EN 50242 standard
(**) See energy label
(***) Reference program for laboratories: Detergent: 20g in the dispenser + 10g in the door or
tablet. Configuration: see photo in “Using the baskets”.
(1) Average power consumption with the softener set on level 2.
(2) The cycle duration and power consumption may vary according to the water and room
temperatures, and the type and amount of dishes.
(3) 1 or 2 cold rinses depending on the model.
The washing cycle will not take place if the dishwasher door is left open
or not properly closed.

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3.2 Washing programs
The dishwasher is equipped with a control panel, described in chapter
"3. Description of the controls", from which it is possible to carry out all
the power switch-on, switch-off and programming operations.
Before starting a washing program make sure that:
•The water supply tap is open.
•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.
SWITCHING ON
When the ON/OFF button (1) is pressed, the dishwasher switches on.
The indicator lights will display the dishwasher's "status".
PROGRAMMING
Programming operations are only possible with the door closed.
As long as the door is open, the PROGRAMS (4) lights remain off.
PROGRAM SELECTION
Press the PROGRAM SELECTION button (3) several times until the light
of the program required comes on.
STARTING THE PROGRAM
To start the dishwasher, press the START/PAUSE button (2) for a few
seconds, until the light of the selected program starts to flash
(confirmation beep).
The light will flash as long as the program is in progress, to indicate that
it is being performed.

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END OF PROGRAM
At the end of the program the beeper sounds briefly and the program
lights 4and 5(marked "end") flash.
INTERRUPTION A PROGRAM
To interrupt a program in progress:
•press the START/PAUSE button (2); the light of the program in
progress remains on (confirmation beep);
•you may now restart the program by pressing button (2) again until it
restarts, or change or annul the program (see "CHANGING A
PROGRAM", or "ANNULLING A PROGRAM").
CHANGING APROGRAM
To change the running program it is necessary:
•to interrupt the running program (see “INTERRUPTION A PROGRAM”);
•select the new program;
•start the program (see “STARTING THE PROGRAM”).
ANNULLING A PROGRAM
To annul the program, keep the START/PAUSE button (2) pressed until
the program is interrupted (light on and confirmation beep).
Press button (2) again and keep it
pressed until the lights 4and 5(marked
"end") come on.
The water in the tank will be pumped out and the program will end at the
point where it was interrupted.

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In case that the door is opened during the operation, to the next door
closing it is going to be necessary to start the program as shown in
paragraph “STARTING THE PROGRAM”. The program will resume from the
point in which it was interrupted.
In case that the tub temperature is higher than 50°C the program
will start about 30 seconds later.
"3/1" OPTION BUTTON
(available in all programs except the soak program)
Pressing this button (5) activates the "3/1" option; the relative light
comes on to confirm the selection.
This option is specifically for the use of tablet or powder detergents
which already contain salt and rinse aid. If you decide to use a product of
this kind, press the button to allow the dishwasher to vary the necessary
parameters to ensure the best washing results by making full use of the
quantities of detergent, salt and rinse aid these special products contain.
At the end of the cycle, the appliance automatically presets for the use of
conventional products.
•3/1 products are not suitable for use with excessively hard water.
Therefore, if the water hardness is set higher than H3, the 3/1
OPTION light (6) flashes to indicate a setting error. This does not
prevent the use of the option, but the washing results might not be of
the best.

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DELAYING THE PROGRAM
(disponibile in tutti i programmi escluso l'ammollo)
The PROGRAM DELAY button (7) can be pressed to delay the start of
the washing program by 3,6 or 9 hours. This function allows you to set
the dishwasher to work at your preferred time of day.
After selecting the delay, start the program (see relative section).
The appliance will prewash the dishes, after which the “program delay”
set previously will come into effect (light 8indicating the time left before
the start of the program and light 4indicating the program set flash).
TO SAVE ON ENERGY! … AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
•Always try to run the dishwasher fully loaded.
•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 CUT DOWN ON DETERGENT CONSUMPTION! … AND PROTECT
THE ENVIRONMENT
The phosphates contained in dishwasher detergents are harmful to the
environment. To avoid using excessive amounts of detergent and to
save on electricity, observe the following:
•separate the more delicate items from dishes that are more
resistant to aggressive detergents and high temperatures;
•do not pour the detergent directly on the dishes.
REMOVING THE DISHES
At the end of the washing program, wait at least 20 minutes before
removing the dishes, to allow them to cool down. To prevent any water
droplets on the upper basket from falling on the dishes in the lower
basket, it is advisable to unload the lower basket first, and then the
upper basket.

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4. Operating instructions
Once the dishwasher has been correctly installed, prepare for use as
follows:
•Adjust the water softening system;
•Add the regenerating salt;
•Add the rinse aid and detergent.
4.1 Using the water softening system
The amount of scale contained in the
water (water hardness index) can cause
whitish staining on the dry dishes, which
tend to become dull over time. The
dishwasher is equipped with an automatic
softening system which uses a special
regenerating salt to reduce the hardness
of the water.
The dishwasher is factory set for water
hardness level 3 (average hardness
41-60°dF – 24-31°dH).
When using water of medium hardness, the regenerating salt container
should be refilled after approximately 20 washing cycles. The salt
container can hold approximately 1.7 Kg of salt in grains. The container
is situated at the bottom of the dishwasher. After removing the lower
basket, unscrew the salt container cap by turning it anticlockwise and
pour in the salt using the funnel supplied with the dishwasher. Before
replacing the cap, remove any salt residues from around the opening.
•When using the dishwasher for the first time, in addition to the salt it
is also necessary to add one litre of water to the container.
•Each time the salt container is refilled, make sure that the cap is
securely closed. The mixture of water and detergent must never
penetrate the salt container, as this would compromise the operation
of the regeneration system. In the event of this occurring, the
warranty will be invalidated.
•Only use regenerating salt specially formulated for domestic
dishwashers. If using salt tablets, do not fill the container
completely.
SALT

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•Do not use table salt as it contains insoluble substances which,
over time, may damage the water softening system.
•When necessary, refill the regenerating salt container before
starting the washing program. In this way, the excess saline
solution will be immediately removed by the water; the prolonged
presence of salt water inside the tank may lead to corrosion.
Be careful not to confuse the salt and detergent packages; adding
detergent to the salt container will damage the water softening system.
ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM
The dishwasher is equipped with a device which allows the softener
setting to be varied to suit the hardness of the mains water. The
hardness is set using the PROGRAM SELECTION BUTTON (3).
To access the setting function, hold the button down for more than 15
seconds. The WATER HARDNESS ADJUSTMENT INDICATOR LIGHT
(4) flashes, while the SELECTED PROGRAM INDICATOR LIGHTS (2)
show the current setting. Each pressure on the button changes the
setting following the sequence in the table below:
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WATER HARDNESS TABLE
WATER HARDNESS
German
degrees (°dH) French Degrees (°dF) SETTING
0 - 4 0 - 7 All lights off
(no salt)
5 - 15 8 - 25 One light on
16 - 23 26 - 40 Two lights on
24 - 31 41 - 60 Three lights on
32 - 47 61 - 80 Four lights on
48 - 58 81 - 100 Five lights on
Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your
water supply.
After adjustment or display of the current setting, simply do not touch the
button for a few seconds; the dishwasher will automatically return to
standard mode, quitting the adjustment mode.
4.2 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, before every washing cycle it
is necessary to add the required amount of detergent to the detergent
dispenser. The rinse aid, on the other hand, should only be added as
required.

User instructions
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ADDING THE RINSE AID
The 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, from the container
situated on the inner side of the door.
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 is full (approximately 140 cc).
The optical level indicator on the side of the cap should be
completely obscured. Refill the rinse aid when the optical level
indicator becomes clear again, or when the rinse aid warning light
illuminates.
•Replace the cover and turn it in a clockwise direction.
•Use a cloth to remove any spillage of rinse aid which might lead to
the formation of excess foam.
ADJUSTING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER SETTING
The dishwasher is factory set for medium water hardness. However it
possible to change the setting by turning the dispenser’s selector to the
desired position: the amount of rinse aid dispensed is proportional to the
selector position.
•To adjust the rinse aid setting, rotate the dispenser cap through a
quarter turn in an anticlockwise direction and remove it.
•Then use a screwdriver to 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 feature circular stains.
•If, on the other hand, the dishes are sticky or have white streaks, it
is necessary to reduce the rinse aid setting.