THERMA GS 60 ALPHA X User manual

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Dishwasher
GS 60 ALPHA X
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INSTRUCTION BOOK page 22
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Safety instructions 23
Disposal 23
Economical and ecological dishwashing 23
Installation instructions 24
Building-in 24
Levelling 24
Fixing to adjacent units 24
Water supply connections 24
Water inlet hose with safety valve 24
Water outlet hose connection 25
Electrical connection 25
Description of the appliance 26
The control panel 27
Prior to using for the first time 28
The water softener 28
Filling with salt 29
Rinse aid 30
In daily use 31
Loading cutlery and dishes 31
The lower basket 31
The cutlery basket 32
The upper basket 32
Adjusting the height of the upper basket 32
Use of detergent 33
Different kinds of detergent 33
Washing programmes 34
Starting a washing programme 35
Maintenance and cleaning 36
Cleaning the filters 36
Prolonged periods of non-operation 36
Frost precautions 36
Moving the machine 36
What to do, when... 37
Hints for test centres 39
Contents
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Dimensions Width 59.6 cm
Height 86.8 - 94.8 cm
Max depth 57.5 cm
Max depth with open door 119 cm
Electrical connection: Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the
Voltage inner edge of the dishwasher’s door.
Overall power
Fuse
Water supply pressure Minimum 50 kPa (0.5 bar)
Maximum 800 kPa (8 bar)
Capacity 12 place settings
Technical specifications
This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives:
- 73/23 or 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications;
- 89/336 or 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications.

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the
appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that
the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the
relevant safety information.
This information has been provided in the interest of your safety.You MUST read it carefully before installing or using the
appliance.
Installation
●Check your dishwasher for any transport damage. Never
connect a damaged machine. If your dishwasher is
damaged, you should contact your supplier.
●For safety reasons it is dangerous to alter the specifications
or attempt to modify this product in any way.
●Any electrical and plumbing work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified and
competent person.
●Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not
stand on the electrical supply cable.
●The sides of the dishwasher must never be drilled to
prevent damage to hydraulic components.
Child safety
●This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.
●Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls
or play with the product.
●Packaging parts may be dangerous for children, who could
even be suffocated! You should therefore keep all
packaging well away from children.
●The water in your dishwasher is not for drinking. Detergent
residues may still be present in your machine. Keep
children well away from your dishwasher when the door is
open.
●Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children's reach.
Your dishwasher in day-to-day use
●Items that are contaminated by petrol, paint, steel or iron
debris, corrosive, acidic or alkaline chemicals must not be
washed in this dishwasher.
●Under no circumstances should you open the door whilst
the appliance is in operation, especially during the washing
phase, hot water may escape. However, if the door is
opened, a safety device ensures that the machine stops.
●Only use products (detergent, salt and rinse aid) specifically
designed for use in dishwashers.
●Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a
potential hazard.
●Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives
must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket.
●When finishing loading or unloading close the door, as an
open door can be a hazard.
●Do not sit or stand on the open door.
●Isolate the appliance from the power supply and turn off the
water supply after use.
●This product should be serviced by an authorised service
engineer, and only genuine spare parts should be used.
●Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the
machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced
persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning.
Contact your local Service Force Centre. Always insist on
genuine spare parts.
Disposal
Dispose of the dishwasher packaging material correctly.
All packaging materials can be recycled.
Plastic parts are marked with standard international
abbreviations:
>PE< for polyethylene, e.g. sheet wrapping material.
>PS< for polystyrene, e.g. padding material (always CFC-
free).
>POM< for polyoxymethylene, e.g. plastic clips.
Cardboard packaging is manufactured from recycled paper
and should be deposited in the waste paper collection for
recycling.
As and when you cease to use your dishwasher and withdraw
it from service, your should render it unserviceable before
having it disposed of.
Warning! Children at play could lock themselves in your
dishwasher or otherwise endanger their lives. Therefore cut off
the power supply cable and make the door closing device
unusable to prevent children from being trapped inside.
For the disposing of the appliance please take it to a recycling
centre or to your dealer who will, for a small contribution to the
costs, dispose it for you.
Economical and
ecological dishwashing
●Ensure that the water softener is correctly adjusted.
●Do not pre-wash under running water.
●Select the wash programme to suit the nature and degree of
the soiling on the dishes.
●Do not use more detergent, special salt and rinse aid than is
recommended in these operating instructions and by the
manufacturer of the respective product.
Safety instructions
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Any electrical and/or plumbing work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician
and/or plumber or competent person.
Remove all packaging before positioning the machine.
If possible, position the machine next to a water tap and a
drain.
Building-in
This dishwasher is designed to be fitted under a kitchen
counter or worksurface.
Attention!
Carefully follow the instructions on the enclosed template for
building in the dishwasher and fitting the furniture panel.
No further openings for the venting of the dishwasher are
required, but only to let the water fill and drain hose and power
supply cable pass through.
The dishwasher incorporates adjustable feet to allow the
adjustment of the height.
During all operations that involve accessibility to internal
components the dishwasher has to be unplugged.
When inserting the machine, ensure that the water inlet hose,
the drain hose and the supply cable are not kinked or
squashed.
Levelling
Good levelling is essential for correct closure and sealing of
the door.
When the appliance is correctly levelled, the door will not catch
on either side of the cabinet.
If the door does not close correctly, loosen or tighten the
adjustable feet until the machine is perfectly level.
Fixing to the adjacent units
The dishwasher must be secured against tilting.
Therefore make sure that the counter it is fixed under, is
suitably secured to a fixed structure (adjacent kitchen units
cabinets, wall).
Water supply connections
This dishwasher may be fed with either hot (max. 60°) or cold
water. Nevertheless we advise you a cold water supply.
A hot water supply is not always efficient with very soiled
crockery as it shortens the washing programmes a lot.
For making the connection itself, the coupling nut fitted to the
machine’s supply hose is designed to screw onto either a 3/4"
inch gas thread spout or to a purpose made quick-coupling tap
such as the Press-block.
The water pressure must be within the limits given in the
"Technical specifications".Your local Water Authority will advise
you on the average mains pressure in your area.
The water inlet hose must not be kinked, crushed, or entangled
when it is being connected up.
The dishwasher features fill and drain hoses which can be
turned either to the left or the right to suit the installation by
means of the locknut. The locknut must be correctly fitted to
avoid water leaks.(
Attention! NOT all models of dishwashers
have fill and drain hoses provided with locknut. In this case,
this kind of facility is not possible
).
If the machine is connected to new pipes or pipes which have
not been used for a long time, you should run the water for a
few minutes before connecting the inlet hose.
Do not use, for connection, old hoses which have been
used in another appliance.
The dishwasher is fitted with safety devices that prevent the
wash water returning into the drinking water system and
comply with the applicable plumbing regulations.
Water inlet hose with safety valve
After connecting the double-walled water inlet hose, the safety
valve is next to the tap. Therefore the water inlet hose is only
under pressure while the water is running. If the water inlet
hose starts to leak during this operation, the safety valve cuts
off the running water.
Please take care when installing the water inlet hose:
- The electrical cable for the safety valve is in the double-
walled water inlet hose. Do not immerse the water inlet hose
or the safety valve in water.
- If water inlet hose or the safety valve is damaged, remove
the mains plug immediately.
- A water inlet hose with safety valve must only be replaced by
a specialist or by the Service Force Centre.
- Place the water inlet hose in such a way that it is never
higher than the bottom edge of the safety valve.
Installation instructions
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Water outlet hose connection
The end of the drain hose can be connected in the following
ways:
1. To the sink outlet spigot, securing it to the underside of the
work surface. This will prevent waste water from the sink
running into the machine.
2. Hooked over the edge of the sink using the special curved
plastic guide (if provided with the machine).
3. To a stand pipe provided with vent-hole, minimum internal
diameter 4 cm.
The waste connection must be at a height of between 30 cm
(minimum) and 100 cm (maximum) from the bottom of the
dishwasher.
The drain hose can face either to the right or left of the
dishwasher
Ensure the hose is not bent or squashed as this could prevent
or slow down the discharge of water.
The sink plug must not be in place when the machine is
draining as this could cause the water to siphon back into the
machine.
If you use a drain hose extension it must be no longer than 2
metres and its internal diameter must be no smaller than the
diameter of the hose provided.
Likewise the internal diameter of the couplings used for
connections to the waste outlet must be no smaller than the
diameter of the hose provided.
Attention!
Our appliances are supplied with a security device to protect
against the return of dirty water back into the machine.
If the spigot of your sink has a "no return valve" incorporated
this can prevent the correct draining of your dishwasher.
We advise you therefore to remove it.
Electrical connection
Information concerning the electrical connection is given on the
rating plate on the edge of the dishwasher’s door.
Before plugging the appliance into the wall socket, make sure
that:
1. The mains voltage and current rating at the site of
installation match the nominal voltage and current rating
given on the rating plate.
2. The meter, fuses, mains power supply and wall socket can
all take the maximum load required. Make sure that the
socket and plug are compatible without having to use any
type of adaptor. If necessary, have the domestic wiring
system socket replaced.
To isolate the dishwasher from mains, remove the mains plug.
Important!
The plug must still be accessible after the appliance
has been installed.
In case that the electrical cable has to be replaced,
please contact your local Service Force Centre.
The appliance should not be connected to the
electrical supply by means of an extension cable.
Safety standards require the appliance to be
earthed.
The manufacture accepts no liability for failure to
observe the above safety precautions.
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1. Upper basket stop
2. Water hardness switch
3. Salt container
4. Detergent dispenser
5. Control panel
6. Rating plate
7. Rinse aid dispenser
8. Filters
9. Lower spray arm
10. Upper spray arm
11. Upper basket
Description of the appliance
IN153

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The control panel
Function buttons
Indicator lights
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Digital idisplay
Function buttons:
in addition to the dishwashing programme selected, the
following functions can also be set with the help of these
buttons:
- water softener setting,
- deactivation/activation of the inflow of rinse aid,
- the cancelling of a programme in progress.
Programme selection buttons:
the selection of a washing programme occurs by pressing one
of these buttons.
The digital display indicates:
- the level of hardness to which the water softener is set
- if the rinse aid inflow is activated/deactivated
- the approximative remaining time of the running programme
- the countdown of the delay start
- fault codes concerning malfunction of the dishwasher
"Delay start" option button :
this option allows the start of the programme to be delayed
from 1 to 19 hours.
Indicator lights: have the following meanings:
The salt and rinse aid indicator lights are never illuminated
while a washing programme is running even if filling with salt
and rinse aid is necessary.
"3 IN 1" function button :
this appliance is equipped with the function 3 IN 1, that allows
the use of the "3 in 1" combi detergent tablets.
This function can be selected with all washing programmes.
With the selection of this function the inflow of rinse aid and
salt from each respective supply container is automatically
deactivated and also the indicator lights for salt and rinse aid
are deactivated.
Once selected this function (button indicator light illuminated )
it will remain active also for the following washing programmes,
to deactivate the function, press the button (button indicator
light off).
salt refilling indicator light, illuminates when the salt
has run out
rinse aid refilling indicator light, illuminates when
the rinse aid has run out
Programme in progress: illuminates when a
washing programme has been set and remains
illuminated for all the duration of the washing
programme.
Turns off when the washing programme has ended.
When delay start has been set, this indicator light
turns off and will come on again once the
countdown has elapsed and the washing
programme has started.
3 IN 1
option button
Delay start
option button
Programme selection
buttons
ON/OFF button

Before using your dishwasher for the first time:
1. Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply
with the installation instructions
2. Remove all packaging from inside the appliance
3. Set the water softener
4. Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt container and then fill
with salt
5. Fill the rinse aid dispenser
The water softener
The dishwasher is equipped with a water softener designed to
remove minerals and salts from the water supply, which would
have a detrimental or adverse effect on the operation of the
appliance.
The higher the content of these salts, the harder your water is.
Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales, German
degrees, French degrees and mmol/l (millimol per litre).
The softener should be adjusted according to the hardness of
the water in your area.Your local Water Authority can advise
you on the hardness of the water in your area.
The water softener must be set in both ways: manually, using
the water hardness switch and electronically, using the function
push buttons on the control panel.
a) Setting manually
1. Open the dishwasher door.
2. Remove the lower basket from the dishwasher.
3. Turn the water hardness switch to position 1 or 2 (see
table).
4. Replace the lower basket.
The dishwasher is factory
set at position 2.
b)Setting electronically
(The dishwasher must be switched off)
The dishwasher is factory set at level 5.
1. Press the On/Off button. The On/Off indicator light
illuminates (setting mode).
If other indicator lights are on, this means that a wash
programme has been selected. The programme must be
cancelled: press simultaneously function buttons 2and 3
for about 2 seconds. All the indicator lights will turn off
(except for the On/Off indicator light and eventually
salt and rinse aid indicator lights) indicating that the setted
programme has been cancelled and the machine is now in
setting mode.
2. Press simultaneously function buttons 2and 3, until the
indicator lights of function buttons 1, 2and 3start flashing.
3. Press function button 1, the indicator lights of function
buttons 2and 3turn off while the indicator light of button 1
goes on flashing, the digital display indicates the current
level.
Exampel: = level 5
4. To change the level, press button 1. Each time the button is
pressed the level changes. (For the selection of the new
level see the chart).
Examples:
if the current level is 5, by pressing button 1once,
level 6 is selected.
if the current level is 10, by pressing button 1once,
level 1 is selected.
5. To memorise the operation, switch off the dishwasher by
pressing the On/Off button or wait about 60 seconds
after which the dishwasher will automatically return to
setting mode.
Prior to using for the first time
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°dH
(german degrees)
°TH
(french degrees)
mmol/l
(millimol per litre,
international unit for the
hardness of water)
Range
manually electronically
51 - 70
43 - 50
37 - 42
29 - 36
23 - 28
19 - 22
15 - 18
11 - 14
4 - 10
< 4
9,0 - 12,5
7,6 - 8,9
6,5 - 7,5
5,1 - 6,4
4,0 - 5,0
3,9 - 3,3
2,6 - 3,2
1,9 - 2,5
0,7 - 1,8
< 0,7
IV
IV
IV
IV
IV
III
III
II
I/II
I
91 - 125
76 - 90
65 - 75
51 - 64
40 - 50
33 - 39
26 - 32
19 - 25
7 - 18
< 7
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
level 10
level 9
level 8
level 7
level 6
level 5
level 4
level 3
level 2
level 1
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
Water hardness
Adjusting the
water hardness setting
Level indicated
in the
digital display
Use
of salt

Filling with salt
Only use salt specifically designed for use in dishwashers.
All other types of salt not specifically designed for use in a
dishwasher, especially table salt, will damage the water
softener.
Only fill with salt just before starting one of the complete
washing programmes.
This will prevent any grains of salt or salty water, which
may have been spilt, remaining on the bottom of the
machine for any period of time, which may cause
corrosion.
To fill:
1. Open the door, remove the lower basket and unscrew the
cap of the salt container by turning it anticlockwise.
2. Pour 1 litre of water inside the container (this is necessary
only before filling with salt for the first time).
3. Using the funnel provided,
pour in the salt until the
container is full.
4. Replace the cap making
sure that there is no trace
of salt on the screw
thread or on the gasket.
5. Screw on the cap tightly
turning it clockwise until it
stops with a click.
The salt container will require topping up periodically.You are
reminded of this by the salt indicator light on the control panel
which comes on when the salt has finished.
The salt indicator light on the control panel can remain
illuminated for 2-6 hours after the salt has been
replenished, assuming the dishwasher remains switched
on. If you are using salts that take longer to dissolve then
this can take longer.The function of the machine is not
affected.
Do not worry if water over flows from the unit when filling with
salt, this is quite normal.
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SALT
SALZ
SEL
SR14

Rinse aid
Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse, ensuring
thorough rinsing, and spot and streak free drying.
The dispenser, which is positioned inside the door, holds about
110 ml of rinse aid, which is sufficient for 16 - 40 dishwashing
programmes, depending upon the dosage setting.
Filling with rinse aid
1. Open the container by pressing the release button (A).
2. Add the rinse aid until the container is completely full. The
maximum level for filling is indicated by "max".
Ensure that the lid is closed after every refill.
Clean up any rinse aid spilt during filling with an
absorbent cloth to avoid excess foaming during the next
wash.
Only use branded rinse aid for dishwashers. Never fill the
rinse aid dispenser with any other substances (e.g.
dishwasher cleaning agent, liquid detergent). This would
damage the appliance.
Adjusting the dose
According to the finish and drying results obtained, adjust the
dose of rinse aid by means of the 6 position selector (position
1 minimum dosage, position 6 maximum dosage).
The dose is factory set in
position 4.
Increase the dose if there are
drops of water or lime spots
on the dishes after washing.
Reduce it if there are sticky
whitish streaks on the dishes
or a bluish film on glassware
or knife blades.
Top up the rinse aid when the indicator light on the control
panel illuminates.
●If you are using dishwasher detergent that includes the
rinse aid function, it is necessary to deactivate the inflow of
rinse aid, in order to avoid a double dosage.
Deactivation/activation of the inflow of
rinse aid
(The dishwasher must be switched off)
When the inflow of rinse aid has been deactivated, also
the rinse aid indicator light on the control panel is
automatically deactivated.
1. Press the On/Off button. The On/Off indicator light
illuminates (setting mode)..
If other indicator lights are on, this means that a wash
programme has been selected. The programme must be
cancelled: press simultaneously function buttons 2 and 3
for about 2 seconds. All the indicator lights will turn
off (except for the On/Off indicator light).
2. Press simultaneously function buttons 2and 3, until
the indicator lights of function buttons 1, 2and 3
start flashing.
3. Press function button 2, the indicator lights of function
buttons 1and 3turn off while the indicator light of the
function button 2goes on flashing, the digital display
indicates the current setting.
4. To change the setting, press function button 2 again, the
digital display indicates the new setting.
5. To memorise the operation, switch off the dishwasher by
pressing the On/Off button or wait about 60 seconds
after which the dishwasher will automatically return to
setting mode.
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BR07 BR14
BR09
Inflow of rinse aid deactivated
Inflow of rinse aid activated (factory setting)

●Check if it’s necessary to refill with special salt or rinse aid
●Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher.
●Fill with dishwasher detergent .
●Select a wash programme suitable for the cutlery and
dishes.
●Start the wash programme.
Loading cutlery and dishes
Sponges, household cloths and any object that can
absorb water may not be washed in the dishwasher.
●Before loading the dishes, you should:
- Remove large left-overs.
- Soften remnants of burnt food in pans
●When loading the dishes and cutlery, please note:
- Dishes and cutlery must not impede the rotation of the
spray arms .
- Load hollow items such as cups, glasses, pans, etc. with
the opening downwards so that water cannot collect in the
container or a deep base.
- Dishes and items of cutlery must not lie inside one
another, or cover each other.
- To avoid damage to glasses, they must not touch.
- Lay small objects in the cutlery basket.
●●Plastic items and pans with teflon have a tendency to
retain water drops; these items will not dry as well as
porcelain and steel items.
Open the door and slide out the baskets to load the dishes.
The lower basket
The lower basket is designed to take saucepans, lids, plates,
salad bowls, cutlery etc.
Serving dishes and large lids should be arranged around the
edge of the basket, ensuring that the spray arms can turn
freely.
The two rows of prongs on the lower basket can be easily
lowered to allow you to load pots, pans and bowls.
In daily use
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For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery/dishes
are of limited suitability:
- Only wash stoneware in the dishwasher if it is specifically
marked as being dishwasher-safe by the manufacturer.
- Glazed patterns may fade if machine washed frequently
- Silver and aluminium parts have a tendency to discolour
during washing. Left-overs, e.g. egg white, egg yolk and
mustard often cause discolouring and staining on silver.
Therefore always clean left-overs from silver immediately, if
it is not to be washed straight after use.
- Some types of glass can become dull after a large number
of washes
are not suitable:
- Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or
mother-of-pearl handles
- Plastic items that are not heat resistant
- Older cutlery with glued parts that is not
temperature resistant
- Bonded cutlery items or dishes
- Pewter or copper items
- Lead crystal glass
- Steel items subject to rusting
- Wooden platters
- Items made from synthetic fibres
UI90
UI87

The cutlery basket
Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a
potential hazard.
Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives
must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket.
Take care when loading or unloading sharp items such as
knives.
Removable knife basket
Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives
must be placed horizontally in the removable knife basket,
which is positioned at the rear of the upper basket.
Forks and spoons should be placed in the removable cutlery
basket with the handles facing downwards and the knives with
their handles facing upwards.
If the handles protrude from the bottom of the basket,
obstructing the lower spray
arm, load the cutlery with the
handles facing upwards.
Mix spoons with other cutlery
to prevent them from sticking
together.
For best results we
recommend you to use the
cutlery grid provided (if the
size and dimensions of the
cutlery allow it).
The upper basket
The upper basket is designed for plates (dessert plates,
saucers, dinner plates of up to 26 cm in diameter), salad
bowls, cups and glasses.
Arrange items on and underneath the cup racks so that water
can reach all surfaces.
Glasses with long stems can
be placed upside down in the
cup racks.
For taller items, the cup
racks can be folded upwards.
Light items (plastic bowls
etc.) must be loaded in the
upper basket and arranged
so they do not move.
In case that plates are
loaded in the upper
basket:
load them starting from the
rear positions of the basket;
tilting them slightly forwards
and avoiding the front
positions near the door.
Before closing the door, ensure that the spray arms can
rotate freely.
Adjusting the height of the upper basket
If washing very large plates you can load them in the lower
basket after moving the upper basket to the higher position.
To move to the higher position proceed as
follows:
1. Pull out the basket until it stops.
2. Carefully lift both sides upwards until the mechanism is
engaged and the basket is stable.
Attention!
Never lift or lower the
basket on one side only
When the basket is in the
higher position you will not
be able to use the cup
rack(s).
To lower the basket to the original position
proceed as follows:
1. Pull out the basket until it stops.
2. Carefully lift both sides upwards and then allow the
mechanism to drop back down slowly, keeping hold of it.
After loading your machine always close the door, as an
open door can be a hazard.
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US47
US73
With upper basket raised 22 cm 33 cm
With upper basket lowered 26 cm 29 cm
Maximum height of the dishes in
upper basket lower basket
RC08
UI71
UI53

Use of detergent
Only use detergents specifically designed for use in
dishwashers.
Using no more then the correct amount of detergent
contributes to reducing pollution.
Prior to the start of a wash programme. The detergent is
released during the washing phase.
Please observe the manufacturer’s dosing and storage
recommendations as stated on the detergent packaging.
Fill with detergent
1. If the lid is closed: press release button (1). The lid springs
open.
2. Fill the detergent dispenser (2) with detergent.
The marking indicates the dosing levels:
20 = approximately 20 g of detergent
30 = approximately 30 g of detergent
3. All programmes with prewash need an additional detergent
dose (5/10 g) that must be placed in the prewash detergent
chamber (3). This detergent will take effect during the
prewash phase.
4. Close the lid and press until it locks in place.
Different kinds of detergent
Detergent tablets
Detergent tablets of different brands dissolve at different
speeds. For this reason some detergent tablets cannot dissolve
and develop their full cleaning power during short programmes.
Therefore please use long programmes when using detergent
tablets, to ensure the complete removal of detergent residuals.
Do not place the tablets in the tub or in the cutlery basket
as this will result in poorer wash results.The tablets
should be placed in the detergent dispenser.
Concentrated detergent
Based on their chemical composition, dishwasher detergents
can be split into two basic types:
- conventional, alkaline detergents with caustic components.
- low alkaline concentrated detergents with natural enzymes.
The use of 50°C washing programmes in conjunction with
concentrated detergents reduces pollution and is good for your
dishes; these wash programmes are specially matched to the
dirt-dissolving properties of the enzymes in the concentrated
detergent. For this reason 50°C wash programmes in which
concentrated detergents are used can achieve the same
results that can otherwise only be achieved using 65°C
programmes.
Combi detergents
If you are using dishwasher detergent that includes the rinse
aid function, this must be placed in the detergent
compartment.
In this case it is necessary to deactivate the inflow of rinse aid,
in order to avoid a double dosage.
Use of "3 in 1" combi detergents
General advice
These products are detergents with integrated and combined
detergent/rinse-aid and salt functions.
1. Before using these products you should first check that the
water hardness in your supply is compatible with the use of
these products as per the detergent manufacturers (on the
product packaging).
2. These products should be strictly used according to the
detergent manufacturers instructions.
3. If you encounter problems when using 3 in 1 products for
the first time then please contact the detergent
manufacturers care line (the telephone number is given on
the product packaging).
Special advice
When using combination 3 in 1 products select the "3 IN 1"
function.
If you decide to turn back to the use of the standard detergent
system we advise that you:
●Refill both the salt container and rinse aid dispenser.
●Switch the water hardness setting to the highest possible
position and run from 1 to 3 normal washing programmes
without a load.
●Readjust the water hardness setting again according to the
hardness of the water in your area.
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Washing programmes
Programme Degree of soil
and
type of load
Press the
programme
button
Heavy soil.
Crockery, cutlery, pots
and pans
Normal soil.
Crockery and cutlery
Cycle
description
(2) Consumption values
Hot prewash
Main wash up to 70°C
2 warm rinses
1 hot rinse
Drying
(1) Ideal for washing crockery and cutlery of breakfast and dinner (fresh soil).
This is the perfect daily programme, made to meet the needs of a family of 4 persons who only wish to load breakfast
and dinner crockery and cutlery.
(2) Testing programme for EN 50242 (see "Hints for Test Centres"). This programme, developed for the use of detergents with
enzymes, allows you to achieve, with reduced consumption of energy the same cleaning results that would otherwise be
obtained only with the 65°C programmes and conventional detergents. To compensate the lower temperature, the duration of
washing and drying have been extended.
(3) The consumption values are intended as a guide and depends on the pressure and the temperature of the water and also by
the variations of the power supply.
"Automatic" washing programme
During the "Automatic" washing programme the amount of soil on the dishes is determined by how cloudy the water is.
If the appliance is partially loaded and the dishes lightly soiled, the "prewash", "main wash", and "rinse" phases of the programme
are shorter and the water consumption level is lower.
If the appliance is fully loaded and the dishes heavily soiled, the "prewash", "main wash", and "rinse" phases of the programme are
longer and the water consumption level is higher.
For this reason the programme duration, water and energy consumption levels can vary within the stated range for Automatic
programme (see "Washing programmes chart").
During the "Automatic" programme the temperature of the main wash water is also automatically adjusted between 50°C and 65°C
depending on the amount of soil on the dishes.
Intensive 70°
(1) Quick wash
60°
(2) Economy
50°
Programme
duration
(in minutes)
Energy
consumption
(in kWh)
Water
consumption
(in litres)
30 0,8 9
Fresh soil.
Crockery and cutlery
155 - 165 0,95 - 1,05 13 - 15
120 - 130 1,7 - 1,9 23 - 25
Normal soil.
Crockery and cutlery
Cold prewash
Main wash up to 65°C o 50°C
1 or 2 cold rinses
1 hot rinse
Drying
Cold prewash
Main wash up to 50°C
1 cold rinse
1 hot rinse
Drying
Main wash up to 60°C
1 hot rinse
Automatic
50° / 65° 90 - 115 1,1 - 1,5 12 - 25
50°
60°
50°/ 65°
70°

1. Check that the baskets have been
loaded correctly and that the spray
arms can rotate freely
2. Turn on the water tap
3. Close the dishwasher door
4. Press the On/Off button
The On/Off indicator light illuminates (setting mode).
5. Setting and starting the programme
To select a programme, press the button of the programme
you wish to select, (see "Washing programmes" chart), the
indicator light of the button illuminates and in the digital
display will appear, flashing, the running time of the
programme that has been set (in minutes).
After about 3 seconds from the last pressure of a button
the programme starts automatically.
The "programme in progress" indicator light illuminates.
In the digital display the running time of the programme is
no longer flashing, the "programme in progress" indicator
light remains illuminate.
Setting and starting the programme with the
delay start
The setting of the delay start occurs before selecting
the programme
Press the delay start button until the flashing
number of the hours for the delay start will appear in the
digital display (from 1h to 19h).
Select a washing programme (see "Washing programmes"
chart). In the digital display will appear, for a moment, the
running time of the programme and then again appears
the selected delay start time.
As soon as the number of hours is displayed without
flashing, the countdown for the delay start is active.
The countdown will decrease with steps of 1 hour.
The opening of the door during the countdown will not
modify the delay start.
Once the delay start has elapsed the programme will
start automatically.
Note: it is possible to select a washing programme and
the delay start also with the door slightly opened.
In this case the start of the programme or of the countdown
for the delay start will occur after the closure of the door.
a) Press the On/Off button.
b) VSelect a washing programme and if required the delay
start.
c) Close the door.
The programme or the countdown for the delay start will
start automatically after the closure of the door.
6. To interrupt or cancel a washing
programme in progress
Interrupt or cancel a washing programme in progress
ONLY if it’s absolutely necessary.
Attention! Hot steam may escape when the door is
opened. Open the door carefully.
To interrupt a washing programme in progress
a) Open the dishwasher door; the programme will stop.
Close the door; the programme will start from the point
in which it was interrupted.
b) Press the On/Off button, in this case all the
indicator lights turn off (except for the On/Off indicator
light). Press the On/Off button again; the programme
will start from the point in which it was interrupted.
To cancel a washing programme in progress
To cancel a washing programme you have to reset the
dishwasher; press simultaneously function buttons 2and 3
for about 2 seconds, the indicator light of the running
programme starts flashing for about 2 seconds.
After about 2 seconds all the indicator lights will
turn off (except for the On/Off indicator light and eventually
the rinse aid and salt indicator lights) indicating that
the running programme has been cancelled.
If a new washing programme will be selected, check that
there is detergent in the detergent dispenser.
7. To cancel a "delay start" in progress
To cancel a delay start in progress you have to reset the
dishwasher; follow the same instructions given in "To
cancel a washing programme in progress". Cancelling a
delay start involves also the cancelling of the setted
washing programme.
In this case you have to set the washing programme again.
8. End of the washing programme
The dishwasher will automatically stop.
The programme in progress indicator light turns off.
In the digital display appears 0(remaining programme
time), only in this case the programme has ended.
If he door is not immediately opened at the end of the
programme, air will circulate inside the dishwasher to
prevent residual steam recondensing on the dishes as
water droplets.
This device operates intermittently for about 20
minutes, as long as the dishwasher is switched on.
If the On/Off push button is pressed or the door is
opened during these 20 minutes, the device will be
automatically cancelled.
Switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On/Off button.
Open the door and wait a few minutes before removing
the dishes; in this way they will be cooler and the drying
will be improved.
9. Unloading the dishwasher
Hot dishes are sensitive to knocks. The dishes should
therefore be allowed to cool down before removing from
the appliance.
Empty the lower basket first and then the upper one; this
will avoid water dripping from the upper basket onto the
dishes in the lower one.
Water may appear on the sides and the door of the
dishwasher as the stainless steel will eventually become
cooler than the dishes.
When the washing programme has finished, it is
recommended that the dishwasher is unplugged and the
water tap turned off.
Starting a washing programme
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Clean the external surfaces of the machine and control panel
with a damp soft cloth. If necessary use only neutral
detergents. Never use abrasive products, scouring pads or
solvent (acetone, trichloroethylene etc....).
Ensure that the seals around the door, the detergent and rinse
aid dispensers are cleaned regularly with a damp cloth.
We recommend every 3 months to run a 65°C wash
programme without dishes using detergent.
Cleaning the filters
The filters must be checked and cleaned from time to time.
Dirty filters will degrade the washing result.
1. Open the door, remove the lower basket.
2. The dishwasher filter system comprises a coarse/fine filter
(A/B), a microfilter (C) and a flat filter (D).
Some dishwasher will only have a coarse filter (A), a
microfilter (C) and a flat filter (D).
Unlock the filter system using the handle on the microfilter,
and remove.
3. Turn the handle about 1/4a turn anticlockwise and remove.
4. Take hold of the coarse/fine filter (A/B) by the handle with
the hole and remove from the microfilter (C).
5. Clean all filters thoroughly under running water.
6. Remove the flat filter (D) from the base of the washing
compartment and clean both faces thoroughly.
7. Put the flat filter (D) back in the base of the washing
compartment.
8. Place the coarse/fine filter (A/B) in the microfilter (C) and
press together.
9. Put the filter combination in place and lock by turning the
handle clockwise to the stop. During this process ensure
that the flat filter does not protrude above the base of the
washing compartment.
Attention!
Under no circumstances may the dishwasher be used without
filters.
Incorrect repositioning and fitting of the filters will produce
poor washing results.
NEVER try to remove the
upper spray arm.
If residues of soil have
clogged the holes in the
upper spray arm, remove
them with a toothpick.
Prolonged periods of non-operation
If you are not using the machine for any period of time you are
advised to:
1. Unplug the appliance and then turn off the water.
2. Leave the door ajar to prevent the formation of any
unpleasant smells.
3. Leave the inside of the machine clean.
Frost precautions
Avoid placing the machine in a location where the temperature
is below 0°C. If this is unavoidable, empty the machine, close
the appliance door, disconnect the water inlet pipe and empty
it.
Moving the machine
If you have to move the machine (moving house etc....):
1. Unplug it.
2. Turn the water tap off.
3. Remove the water inlet and discharge hoses.
4. Pull the machine out together with the hoses.
Avoid over tilting the machine during transportation.
Maintenance and cleaning
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What to do, when...
Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved with the help of the instructions
given here, without calling out an engineer.
...a flashing fault code appears
The intervention of an alarm is indicated by:
- indicator light of the programme in progress is flashing
- a fault code visible in the digital display.
Open the door and carry out the following suggested corrective actions (see following chart).
Once the checks have been carried out, to continue the programme, close the door and press the push button of the programme
that was running before the intervention of the alarm. The programme will continue from the point in which it was interrupted. If the
fault code reappears contact your local Service Force Centre.
For other combinations of fault codes not described in the above chart will appear, please contact your Service Force Centre.
- Indicator light of the
programme in progress is
flashing
- in the digital display appears
The machine does not fill with
water.
- Indicator light of the
programme in progress is
flashing
- in the digital display appears
The dishwasher will not drain.
- Indicator light of the
programme in progress
is flashing
- in the digital display appears
Fault code / malfunction Possible cause Solutions
The water tap is blocked or furred with
limescale.
The water tap is turned off.
The filter (where present) in the threaded hose
fitting at the water inlet valve is blocked.
The water inlet hose has not been correctly laid
or it is bent or squashed.
Clean the water tap.
Turn the water tap on.
Clean the filter in the threaded hose
fitting.
Check the water inlet hose connection.
The siphon is blocked. Clean out the siphon.
The water drain hose has not been correctly laid
or it is bent or squashed.
Check the water drain hose connection.
Protection against flooding is active. Close the water tap and contact your
local Service Force Centre.
...there are problems when operating the dishwasher
The programme does not start
There is a whistling noise during
washing
Fault Possible cause Solutions
The dishwasher door has not been properly
closed.
The main plug is not plugged in.
The fuse has blown in the household fuse box.
Close the door.
Insert the mains plug.
Replace the fuse.
For dishwasher models with delay start
option:
Delay start has been selected.
If dishes are to be washed immediately,
cancel the delay start.
Use a different brand of detergent.The whistling is not a cause for concern.

...the wash results are not satisfactory
The dishes are not clean
●The wrong washing programme has been selected.
●The dishes were arranged in such a way as to stop water reaching all parts of the surface. The baskets must not be overloaded.
●The spray arms do not rotate freely due to wrong arrangement of the load.
●The filters in the base of the washing compartment are dirty or incorrectly positioned.
●Too little or no detergent has been used.
●Where there are limescales deposits on the dishes; the salt container is empty or the wrong level of the water softener has been
selected.
●The drain hose connection is not correct.
●The salt container cap is not properly closed.
The dishes are wet and dull
●Rinse aid was not used.
●The rinse aid dispenser is empty.
There are streaks, milky spots or a bluish coating on glasses and dishes
●Decrease rinse aid dosing.
Water drops have dried onto glasses and dishes
●Increase rinse aid dosing.
●The detergent may be the cause. Contact the detergent manufacturer’s consumer care line.
If after all these checks, the problem persists, contact your
local Service Force Centre, quoting the model (Mod.), product
number (PNC) and serial number (S.N.).
This information can be found on the rating plate located on
the side of the dishwasher door (see picture).
So that you always have
these numbers at hand, we
recommend you to make a
note of them here:
Mod. : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PNC : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S.N. :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
This product should be serviced by an authorised service
engineer, and only genuine spare parts should be used.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the
machine yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury
or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Force
Centre.
Always insist on genuine spare parts.
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Prod.No.Ser. No.
Mod.
RA08

Testing in accordance with EN 60704 must be carried out with appliance fully loaded and using the test programme (see "Washing
programmes" chart).
Test in accordance with EN 50242 must be carried out when the salt dispenser and rinse aid container have been filled with salt and
rinse aid respectively and using the test programme (see "Washing programmes" chart).
Hints for test centres
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Load: 12 standard place settings
Rinse aid setting: position 4 (Type III)
Detergent dosage : 5 g + 25 g (Type B)
Arrangement lower basket
Arrangement upper basket
Arrangement cutlery
basket
Cup racks: position A
Arrangement knives basket

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