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EN User Manual 30
Dishwasher

USER
MANUAL
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION.................................................................................... 30
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................. 32
3. INSTALLATION...................................................................................................34
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.................................................................................36
5. CONTROL PANEL..............................................................................................36
6. PROGRAMME SELECTION...............................................................................37
7. BASIC SETTINGS ............................................................................................. 39
8. BEFORE FIRST USE..........................................................................................42
9. DAILY USE......................................................................................................... 44
10. HINTS AND TIPS..............................................................................................45
11. CARE AND CLEANING.................................................................................... 47
12. TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................... 50
13. TECHNICAL INFORMATION............................................................................54
14. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS......................................................................55

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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information

Subject to change without notice.

1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully
read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not
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responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result

of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the
instructions in a safe and accessible location for future
reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons
with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be
kept away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.
• Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept
away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
• Keep detergents away from children.
• Keep children and pets away from the appliance when
the door is open.
• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
1.2 General Safety
• This appliance is for cleaning household-type dishes
and tableware only.
• This appliance is designed for single household
domestic use in an indoor environment.
• This appliance may be used in, offices, hotel guest
rooms, bed & breakfast guest rooms, farm guest
houses and other similar accommodation where such
use does not exceed (average) domestic usage levels.
• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
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• The operating water pressure (minimum and

maximum) must be between 0.5 (0.05) / 10 (1.0) bar
(MPa)
• Follow the maximum number of 13 place settings.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• WARNING: Knives and other utensils with sharp
points must be loaded in the basket with their points
down or placed in a horizontal position.
• Do not leave the appliance with the open door
unattended to avoid stepping accidentally onto it.
• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
• Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam
to clean the appliance.
• If the appliance has ventilation openings in the base,
they must not be covered e.g. by a carpet.
• The appliance is to be connected to the water mains
using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must
not be reused.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation • Do not use the appliance before
installing it in the built-in structure due
WARNING! to safety manner.
Only a qualified person must
install this appliance. 2.2 Electrical connection
• Remove all the packaging. WARNING!
• Do not install or use a damaged Risk of fire and electric
appliance. shock.
• Follow the installation instructions
supplied with the appliance. • Warning: this appliance is designed to
• Always take care when moving the be installed / connected to a
appliance as it is heavy. Always use grounding connection in the building.
safety gloves and enclosed footwear. • Make sure that the parameters on the
• Do not install or use the appliance rating plate are compatible with the
where the temperature is less than 0 electrical ratings of the mains power
°C. supply.
• Install the appliance in a safe and • Always use a correctly installed
suitable place that meets installation shockproof socket.
requirements.
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• Do not use multi-plug adapters and

extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to
the mains plug and to the mains
cable. Should the mains cable need to
be replaced, this must be carried out
by our Authorised Service Centre.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the
installation. Make sure that there is
access to the mains plug after the
installation. WARNING!
• Do not pull the mains cable to Dangerous voltage.
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
• This appliance is fitted with a 13 A 2.4 Use
mains plug. If it is necessary to • Do not put flammable products or
change the mains plug fuse, use only items that are wet with flammable
a 13 A ASTA (BS 1362) fuse (UK and products in, near or on the appliance.
Ireland only). • Dishwasher detergents are
dangerous. Follow the safety
2.3 Water connection instructions on the detergent
• Do not cause damage to the water packaging.
hoses. • Do not drink and play with the water in
• Before connection to new pipes, pipes the appliance.
not used for a long time, where repair • Do not remove the dishes from the
work has been carried out or new appliance until the programme is
devices fitted (water meters, etc.), let complete. Some detergent may
the water flow until it is clean and remain on the dishes.
clear. • Do not store items or apply pressure
• Ensure that there are no visible water on the open door of the appliance.
leaks during and after the first use of • The appliance can release hot steam
the appliance. if you open the door while a
• To protect drinking water, the programme operates.
enclosed non-return valve must be
installed between the water tap and 2.5 Service
the water supply hose. • To repair the appliance contact the
• If the water inlet hose is damaged, Authorised Service Centre. Use
immediately close the water tap and original spare parts only.
disconnect the mains plug from the • Please note that self-repair or non-
mains socket. Contact the Authorised professional repair can have safety
Service Centre to replace the water consequences and might void the
inlet hose. guarantee.
• Without electrical power, the water • The following spare parts will be
protection system is not active. In this available for 7 years after the model
case there is a risk of flooding. has been discontinued: motor,
• The water inlet hose has a safety circulation and drain pump, heaters
valve and a sheath with an inner and heating elements, including heat
mains cable. pumps, piping and related equipment
including hoses, valves, filters and
aquastops, structural and interior
parts related to door assemblies,
printed circuit boards, electronic
displays, pressure switches,
thermostats and sensors, software
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and firmware including reset software. humidity, or are intended to signal

Please note that some of these spare information about the operational
parts are only available to status of the appliance. They are not
professional repairers, and that not all intended to be used in other
spare parts are relevant for all applications and are not suitable for
models. household room illumination.
• The following spare parts will be
available for 10 years after the model 2.6 Disposal
has been discontinued: door hinge
and seals, other seals, spray arms, WARNING!
drain filters, interior racks and plastic Risk of injury or suffocation.
peripherals such as baskets and lids.
• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this • Disconnect the appliance from the
product and spare part lamps sold mains supply.
separately: These lamps are intended • Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
to withstand extreme physical • Remove the door catch to prevent
conditions in household appliances, children and pets to get closed in the
such as temperature, vibration, appliance.

3. INSTALLATION
removal of the plastic covers on the
WARNING!
sides of the door may impact the
Refer to Safety chapters.
functionality of the appliance and may
cause an injury. If the plastic cover is
3.1 Building in damaged, contact the Authorized Service
Centre to replace it with the new one.
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3.2 Safety caps

If the furniture panel is not installed, open
the appliance door carefully to avoid the
risk of injury.
After installation, make sure the plastic
covers are locked in position. Damage or
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max
5 mm
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4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1 2

11

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3

1 Upper spray arm 9 Cutlery basket

2 Lower spray arm 10 Lower basket
3 Filters 11 Upper basket
4 Rating plate The graphic is a general
5 Salt container overview. For more details,
6 Air vent refer to other chapters or
documents provided with the
7 Rinse aid dispenser appliance.
8 Detergent dispenser

5. CONTROL PANEL
1 2 3 4 5 6

1 On/Off button / Reset button 5 ExtraPower option button

2 Delay start button 6 AUTO Sense program button
3 Indicators
4 MY TIME program selection bar
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5.1 Indicators

Indicator Description

ECO programme indicator. It indicates the most environmentally friendly

programme selection for a normally soiled load. Refer to "Programme se‐
lection".

Rinse aid indicator. It is on when the rinse aid dispenser needs refilling.
Refer to "Before first use".

Salt indicator. It is on when the salt container needs refilling. Refer to "Be‐
fore first use".

Machine Care indicator. It is on when the appliance needs internal clean‐

ing with the Machine Care programme. Refer to "Care and cleaning".

Drying phase indicator. It is on when you select a programme with the dry‐
ing phase. It flashes when the drying phase operates. Refer to "Pro‐
gramme selection".

6. PROGRAMME SELECTION
6.1 MY TIME This is the standard programme for
test institutes. 1)
MY TIME selection bar allows to select a
suitable dishwashing cycle based on
programme duration.
6.2 AUTO Sense
The AUTO Sense programme
automatically adjusts the dishwashing
cycle to the type of load.
The appliance senses the degree of soil
and the amount of dishes in the baskets.
It adjusts the temperature and quantity of
water as well as the wash duration.
A B C
6.3 Options
A. 30min is the shortest programme You can adjust the programme selection
suitable for dishwashing a load with to your needs by activating options.
fresh and light soil.
B. 90min is a programme suitable for ExtraPower
dishwashing and drying normally
soiled items. ExtraPower improves the
C. ECO is the longest programme dishwashing results of the selected
offering the most efficient use of programme. The option increases the
energy and water consumption for wash temperature and duration.
crockery and cutlery with normal soil.

1) This programme is used to assess compliance with the Ecodesign Comission Regulation (EU)
2019/2022.
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6.4 Programmes overview

Programme Dishwasher Degree of Programme phases Options

load soil

30min Crockery, cut‐ Fresh • Dishwashing 50 °C • ExtraPower

lery • Intermediate rinse
• Final rinse 45 °C
• AirDry 1)

90min Crockery, cut‐ Normal, lightly • Dishwashing 60 °C • ExtraPower

lery, pots, dried-on • Intermediate rinse
pans • Final rinse 55 °C
• Drying
• AirDry 1)

ECO Crockery, cut‐ Normal, lightly • Prewash • ExtraPower

lery, pots, dried-on • Dishwashing 50 °C
pans • Intermediate rinse
• Final rinse 55 °C
• Drying
• AirDry 1)

AUTO Sense Crockery, cut‐ All • Prewash Not applicable

lery, pots, • Dishwashing 50 - 60
pans °C
• Intermediate rinse
• Final rinse 60 °C
• Drying
• AirDry 1)

Machine For cleaning the appliance in‐ • Cleaning 70 °C Not applicable

Care terior. Refer to "Care and • Intermediate rinse
Cleaning". • Final rinse
• AirDry 1)
1) Automatic door opening during the drying phase. Refer to "Basic settings".

Consumption values

Programme 1)2) Water (l) Energy (kWh) Duration (min)

30min 10.2 0.618 30

90min 10.6 0.985 90

ECO 9.9 0.936 227

AUTO Sense 11.6 1.112 170

Machine Care 9.7 0.511 60

1) The pressure and the temperature of the water, the variations of the mains supply, the options, the
quantity of dishes and the degree of soil can change the values.
2) The values for programmes other than ECO are indicative only.
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Information for test institutes In your request, include the product

number code (PNC) from the rating plate.
To receive the necessary information for
conducting performance tests (e.g. For any other questions regarding your
according to: EN60436 ), send an email dishwasher, refer to the service book
to: provided with your appliance.

info.test@dishwasher-production.com

7. BASIC SETTINGS
You can configure the appliance by
changing basic settings according to
your needs.

Number Settings Values Description1)

1 Water hardness From level 1 to Adjust the level of the water softener ac‐
level 10 (de‐ cording to the water hardness in your area.
fault: 5)

2 Rinse aid empty On (default) Activate or deactivate the rinse aid indica‐
notification Off tor.

3 End sound On Activate or deactivate the acoustic signal

Off (default) for the end of a programme.

4 Auto door open On (default) Activate or deactivate the AirDry.

Off

5 Key tones On (default) Activate or deactivate the sound of the but‐

Off tons when pressed.
1) For more details, refer to the information provided in this chapter.

You can change the basic settings in 7.1 Setting mode

setting mode.
When the appliance is in setting mode, How to enter setting mode
the indicators on the control panel
You can enter setting mode before
represent available settings. For each
starting a programme. You cannot enter
setting, a dedicated indicator flashes:
setting mode while the programme is
running.
4 5
To enter setting mode, press and hold
simultaneously and for
about 3 seconds.
• The light related to and the
indicator flash.
1 3 2 • The indicators , , and
are on.
• The lights related to MY TIME
selection bar are on.
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How to navigate in setting the current setting value (e.g. 5

flashes + pause + 5 flashes... =
mode level 5).
You can navigate in setting mode using 2. Press OK to enter the setting.
MY TIME selection bar. • The indicator related to the setting
is on.
• The other indicators are off.
• The light related to indicates
the current setting value.
3. Press Previous or Next to change
the value.
4. Press OK to confirm the setting.
• The new setting is saved.
A B C • The appliance returns to the
setting selection.
A. Previous button 5. Press and hold simultaneously
B. OK button
C. Next button and for about 3
Use Previous and Next to switch seconds to exit setting mode.
between the basic settings and to The appliance returns to the programme
change their value. selection.
The saved settings remain valid until you
Use OK to enter the selected setting and change them again.
to confirm changing its value.
7.2 The water softener
How to change a setting
The water softener removes minerals
Make sure the appliance is in setting from the water supply, which would have
mode. a negative effect on the washing results
1. Press Previous or Next until the and on the appliance.
indicator dedicated to the desired The higher the content of these minerals,
setting flashes. the harder your water is. Water hardness
The light related to indicates the is measured in equivalent scales.
current setting value: The water softener should be adjusted
• For the settings with two values according to the hardness of the water in
(on and off), the light is either on your area. Your local water authority can
(= the setting is on) or off (= the advise you on the hardness of the water
setting is off). in your area. Set the right level of the
• For the settings with multiple water softener to assure good washing
values (levels), the light flashes. results.
The number of flashes indicates

Water hardness
German de‐ French de‐ mmol/l mg/l (ppm) Clarke Water softener
grees (°dH) grees (°fH) degrees level

47 - 50 84 - 90 8.4 - 9.0 835 - 904 58 - 63 10

43 - 46 76 - 83 7.6 - 8.3 755 - 834 53 - 57 9

37 - 42 65 - 75 6.5 - 7.5 645 - 754 46 - 52 8

29 - 36 51 - 64 5.1 - 6.4 505 - 644 36 - 45 7

23 - 28 40 - 50 4.0 - 5.0 395 - 504 28 - 35 6

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German de‐ French de‐ mmol/l mg/l (ppm) Clarke Water softener
grees (°dH) grees (°fH) degrees level

19 - 22 33 - 39 3.3 - 3.9 325 - 394 23 - 27 5 1)

15 - 18 26 - 32 2.6 - 3.2 255 - 324 18 - 22 4

11 - 14 19 - 25 1.9 - 2.5 185 - 254 13 - 17 3

4 - 10 7 - 18 0.7 - 1.8 70 - 184 5 - 12 2

<4 <7 <0.7 <70 <5 1 2)

1) Factory setting.
2) Do not use salt at this level.

Regardless of the type of detergent

used, set the proper water hardness Water softener lev‐ Amount of water
level to keep the salt refill indicator el (l)
active.
9 3
Multi-tabs containing salt are
not effective enough to 10 3
soften hard water.
In case of the high water softener setting,
Regeneration process it may occur also in the middle of the
For the correct water softener operation, programme, before the rinse (twice
the resin of the softener device needs to during a programme). Regeneration
be regenerated regularly. This process is initiation has no impact on the cycle
automatic and is the part of the normal duration, unless it occurs in the middle of
dishwasher operation. a programme or at the end of a
When the prescribed quantity of water programme with a short drying phase. In
(see values in the table) has been used such cases, the regeneration prolongs
since the previous regeneration process, the total duration of a programme by
a new regeneration process will be additional 5 minutes.
initiated between the final rinse and the Subsequently, the rinsing of the water
programme end. softener that lasts 5 minutes may begin
in the same cycle or at the beginning of
Water softener lev‐ Amount of water the next programme. This activity
el (l) increases the total water consumption of
a programme by additional 4 litres and
1 250 the total energy consumption of a
programme by additional 2 Wh. The
2 100
rinsing of the softener ends with a
3 62 complete drain.
Each performed softener rinse (possible
4 47
more than one in the same cycle) may
5 25 prolong the programme duration by
another 5 minutes when it occurs at any
6 17 point at the beginning or in the middle of
a programme.
7 10

8 5
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All the consumption values 7.5 AirDry

mentioned in this section are AirDry improves the drying results. The
determined in line with the appliance door opens automatically
currently applicable standard during the drying phase and remains
in laboratory conditions with ajar.
water hardness 2.5mmol/L
(water softener: level 3)
according to the regulation:
2019/2022 .
The pressure and the
temperature of water as well
as the variations of the
mains supply can change
the values.

7.3 The rinse aid empty

notification
The rinse aid helps to dry the dishes
without streaks and stains. It is AirDry is automatically activated with all
automatically released during the final programmes.
rinse.
The duration of the drying phase and the
When the rinse aid chamber is empty, door opening time vary depending on the
the rinse aid indicator turns on. If the selected programme and options.
drying results are satisfactory while using
multi-tablets only, you can deactivate the CAUTION!
notification for refilling the rinse aid. Do not try to close the
However, for best drying performance, appliance door within 2
always use rinse aid. minutes after automatic
opening. This can cause
If standard detergent or multi-tablets damage to the appliance.
without rinse aid are used, activate the
notification to keep the rinse aid refill CAUTION!
indicator active. If children have access to
the appliance, we advise to
7.4 End sound deactivate AirDry. The
You can activate an acoustic signal that automatic opening of the
sounds when the programme is door may pose a danger.
completed.
7.6 Key tones
Acoustic signals sound also
when a malfunction of the The buttons on the control panel make a
appliance occurs. It is not click sound when you press them. You
possible to deactivate these can deactivate this sound.
signals.

8. BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Make sure that the current level of 3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser.
the water softener agrees with the 4. Open the water tap.
hardness of the water supply. If 5. Start the programme 30min to
not, adjust the level of the water remove any residuals from the
softener. manufacturing process. Do not use
2. Fill the salt container.
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detergent and do not put dishes in

CAUTION!
the baskets.
Water and salt can come out
After starting the programme, the
of the salt container when
appliance recharges the resin in the
you fill it. After you fill the
water softener for up to 5 minutes. The
salt container, immediately
washing phase starts only after this
start a programme to
procedure is complete. The procedure is
prevent corrosion.
repeated periodically.
8.1 The salt container 8.2 How to fill the rinse aid
CAUTION! dispenser
Use rough salt designed for
dishwashers only. Fine salt A B
increases the risk of
corrosion.

The salt is used to recharge the resin in M AX

the water softener and to assure good

3 2

1
4
+ -

washing results in daily use.

How to fill the salt container

1. Turn the cap of the salt container C
counterclockwise and remove it. D
2. Put 1 litre of water in the salt
container (only for the first time).
CAUTION!
3. Fill the salt container with 1 kg of salt
The compartment (A) is for
(until it is full).
rinse aid only. Do not fill it
with detergent.

CAUTION!
Only use rinse aid designed
specifically for dishwashers.

1. Press the release button (D) to open

the lid (C).
2. Pour the rinse aid in the dispenser
(A) until the liquid reaches the fill
level 'max'.
4. Carefully shake the funnel by its 3. Remove the spilled rinse aid with an
handle to get the last granules inside. absorbent cloth to prevent excessive
5. Remove the salt around the opening foam formation.
of the salt container. 4. Close the lid. Make sure that the
release button locks into position.
You can turn the selector of
the released quantity (B)
between position 1 (lowest
quantity) and position 4 or 6
(highest quantity).

6. Turn the cap of the salt container

clockwise to close the salt container.
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9. DAILY USE
1. Open the water tap. 9.2 How to select and start a
2. Press and hold until the appliance programme using MY TIME
is activated. selection bar
3. Fill the salt container if it is empty.
4. Fill the rinse aid dispenser if it is 1. Press the button dedicated to the
empty. programme you want to select.
5. Load the baskets. The light related to the button is on.
6. Add the detergent. 2. Activate ExtraPower if desired.
7. Select and start a programme. 3. Close the appliance door to start the
8. Close the water tap when the programme.
programme is complete.
9.1 Using the detergent 9.3 How to activate
ExtraPower
A B
1. Select a programme using MY TIME
selection bar.
2. Press .
The light related to the button is on.
ExtraPower is not a
permanent option and must
be activated every time
C before you start a
programme.

It is not possible to activate

1. Press the release button (B) to open or deactivate ExtraPower
the lid (C). while a programme is
2. Put the detergent, in powder or running.
tablets, in the compartment (A).
3. If the programme has a prewash Activating ExtraPower
phase, put a small quantity of increases the water and
detergent on the inner part of the energy consumption as well
appliance door. as the programme duration.
4. Close the lid. Make sure that the
release button locks into position. 9.4 How to start the AUTO
For information about the Sense program
detergent dosage, refer to
the manufacturer's 1. Press .
instructions on the The light related to the button is on.
packaging of the product. 2. Close the appliance door to start the
Usually, 20 - 25 ml of gel program.
detergent is adequate for The appliance senses the type of load
washing a load with normal and adjusts a suitable wash cycle and its
soil. duration.

Do not fill the compartment 9.5 How to delay the start of a

(A) with more than 30 ml of programme
gel detergent.
You can delay the start of the selected
programme by 3 hours.
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1. Select a programme. the energy consumption and the

2. Press . programme duration. After closing the
The light related to the button is on. door, the appliance continues from the
3. Close the appliance door to start the point of interruption.
countdown. If the door is opened for
During the countdown, it is not possible more than 30 seconds
to change the programme selection. during the drying phase, the
When the countdown is complete, the running programme ends. It
programme starts. does not happen if the door
is opened by AirDry function.
9.6 How to cancel the delay
start while the countdown 9.9 The Auto Off function
operates This function saves energy by switching
the appliance off when it is not operating.
Press and hold for about 3 seconds. The function comes into operation
The appliance returns to the programme automatically:
selection. • When the programme is completed.
If you cancel the delay start, • After 5 minutes if a programme was
you have to select the not started.
programme again.
9.10 End of the programme
9.7 How to cancel a running When the programme is complete, the
programme Auto Off function switches the appliance
off automatically.
Press and hold for about 3 seconds. All buttons are inactive except for the
The appliance returns to the programme on/off button.
selection.
Make sure that there is
detergent in the detergent
dispenser before you start a
new programme.

9.8 Opening the door while

the appliance operates
Opening the door while a programme is
running stops the appliance. It may affect

10. HINTS AND TIPS

10.1 General items in the baskets as instructed in
the user manual and do not overload
Follow the hints below to ensure optimal the baskets.
cleaning and drying results in daily use • Do not pre-rinse dishes by hand. It
and to protect the environment. increases the water and energy
• Washing dishes in the dishwasher as consumption. When needed, select a
instructed in the user manual usually programme with a prewash phase.
consumes less water and energy than • Remove larger residues of food from
washing dishes by hand. the dishes and empty cups and
• Load the dishwasher to its full glasses before putting them inside the
capacity to save water and energy. appliance.
For best cleaning results, arrange
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• Soak or slightly scour cookware with hardness. Refer to the instructions on

firmly cooked-on or baked-on food the detergent packaging.
before washing it in the appliance. • Always use the correct quantity of
• Make sure that items in the baskets rinse aid. Insufficient dosage of rinse
do not touch or cover each other. aid decreases the drying results.
Only then can the water completely Using too much rinse aid results in
reach and wash the dishes. bluish layers on the items.
• You can use dishwasher detergent, • Make sure that the water softener
rinse aid and salt separately or you level is correct. If the level is too high,
can use the multi-tablets (e.g. ''All in the increased quantity of salt in the
1''). Follow the instructions on the water might result in rust on cutlery.
packaging.
• Select a programme according to the 10.3 What to do if you want to
type of load and the degree of soil. stop using multi-tablets
ECO offers the most efficient use of
water and energy consumption. Before you start using separately
• To prevent limescale buildup inside detergent, salt and rinse aid, complete
the appliance: the following steps:
– Refill the salt container whenever 1. Set the highest level of the water
necessary. softener.
– Use the recommended dosage of 2. Make sure that the salt and rinse aid
the detergent and rinse aid. containers are full.
– Make sure that the current level of 3. Start the 30min programme. Do not
the water softener agrees with the add detergent and do not put dishes
hardness of the water supply. in the baskets.
– Follow the instructions in the 4. When the programme is completed,
chapter "Care and cleaning". adjust the water softener according
to the water hardness in your area.
10.2 Using salt, rinse aid and 5. Adjust the released quantity of rinse
detergent aid.
• Only use salt, rinse aid and detergent
designed for dishwasher. Other
10.4 Before starting a
products can cause damage to the programme
appliance. Before you start the selected
• In areas with hard and very hard programme, make sure that:
water, we recommend to use basic
dishwasher detergent (powder, gel, • The filters are clean and correctly
tablets containing no additional installed.
agents), rinse aid and salt separately • The cap of the salt container is tight.
for optimal cleaning and drying • The spray arms are not clogged.
results. • There is enough salt and rinse aid
• Detergent tablets do not fully dissolve (unless you use multi-tablets).
with short programmes. To prevent • The arrangement of the items in the
detergent residues on the tableware, baskets is correct.
we recommend that you use tablets • The programme is suitable to the type
with long programmes. of load and the degree of soil.
• Always use the correct quantity of • The correct quantity of detergent is
detergent. Insufficient dosage of used.
detergent can result in poor cleaning
results and hard-water filming or 10.5 Loading the baskets
spotting on the items. Using too much
• Always use the whole space of the
detergent with soft or softened water
baskets.
results in detergent residues on the
• Use the appliance to wash
dishes. Adjust the amount of
dishwasher-safe items only.
detergent based on the water
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• Do not wash the following materials in • Put cutlery and small items in the
the dishwasher: wood, horn, pewter, cutlery basket.
copper, aluminium, delicate • Make sure that the spray arms can
ornamented porcelain and move freely before you start a
unprotected carbon steel. This can programme.
cause them to crack, warp, discolour,
pit or rust. 10.6 Unloading the baskets
• Do not wash in the appliance items
that can absorb water (sponges, 1. Let the tableware cool down before
household cloths). you remove it from the appliance. Hot
• Put hollow items (cups, glasses and items can be easily damaged.
pans) with the opening facing 2. First remove items from the lower
downwards. basket, then from the upper basket.
• Make sure that glasses do not touch After the programme is
each other. completed, water can still
• Put light or plastic items in the upper remain on the inside
basket. Make sure that the items do surfaces of the appliance.
not move freely.

11. CARE AND CLEANING

1. Use a descaler or a cleaning product
WARNING!
designed specifically for
Before any maintenance
dishwashers. Follow the instructions
other than running the
on the packaging. Do not put dishes
programme Machine Care,
in the baskets.
deactivate the appliance and
disconnect the mains plug 2. Press and hold simultaneously
from the main socket. and for about 3 seconds.

Dirty filters and clogged The indicators and flash.

spray arms negatively affect 3. Close the appliance door to start the
the washing results. Check programme.
these elements regularly When the programme is complete, the
and, if necessary, clean indicator is off.
them.
11.2 Internal cleaning
11.1 Machine Care • Clean the appliance interior with a soft
Machine Care is a programme designed damp cloth.
to clean the appliance interior with • Do not use abrasive products,
optimal results. It removes limescale and abrasive cleaning pads, sharp tools,
grease buildup. strong chemicals, scourer or solvents.
• Wipe clean the door, including the
When the appliance senses the need for rubber gasket, once a week.
cleaning, the indicator is on. Start the • To maintain the performance of your
Machine Care programme to clean the appliance, use a cleaning product
appliance interior. designed specifically for dishwashers
at least once every two months.
How to start the Machine Carefully follow the instructions on the
Care programme packaging of the product.
• For optimal cleaning results, start the
Before starting the Machine programme Machine Care.
Care programme, clean the
filters and spray arms.
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11.3 Removal of foreign

objects
Check the filters and the sump after each
use of the dishwasher. Foreign objects
(e.g. pieces of glass, plastic, bones or
toothpicks, etc) decrease the cleaning
performance and can cause damage to
the drain pump.
CAUTION!
If unable to remove the
foreign objects, contact an
Authorised Service Centre.

1. Disassemble the filters system as

instructed in this chapter.
2. Remove any foreign objects
manually. 2. Remove the filter (C) out of filter (B).
3. Reassemble the filters as instructed 3. Remove the flat filter (A).
in this chapter.

11.4 External cleaning

• Clean the appliance with a moist soft
cloth.
• Only use neutral detergents.
• Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads or solvents.
4. Wash the filters.
11.5 Cleaning the filters
The filter system is made of 3 parts.

A 5. Make sure that there are no residues

of food or soil in or around the edge
of the sump.
6. Put back in place the flat filter (A).
Make sure that it is correctly
1. Turn the filter (B) counterclockwise positioned under the 2 guides.
and remove it.
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2. Wash the spray arm under running

7. Reassemble the filters (B) and (C). water. Use a thin pointed tool, e.g. a
8. Put back the filter (B) in the flat filter toothpick, to remove particles of soil
(A). Turn it clockwise until it locks. from the holes.

CAUTION!
An incorrect position of the 3. To install the spray arm back, press it
filters can cause bad downwards.
washing results and damage
to the appliance.

11.6 Cleaning the lower spray

arm
We recommend to clean the lower spray
arm regularly to prevent soil from
clogging the holes.
Clogged holes can cause unsatisfactory
washing results.
1. To remove the lower spray arm, pull
it upwards. 11.7 Cleaning the upper
spray arm
Do not remove the upper spray arm. If
the openings in the spray arm are
clogged, remove the remaining particles
of soil with a thin pointed object, e.g. a
toothpick.
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12. TROUBLESHOOTING
to contact an Authorised Service
WARNING!
Centre.
Improper repair of the
appliance may pose a Refer to the below table for information
danger to the safety of the on possible problems.
user. Any repairs must be With some problems, the lights related to
performed by qualified MY TIME selection bar flash
personnel. intermittently to indicate a malfunction
The majority of problems that may and the alarm code.
occur can be solved without the need

Problem and alarm code Possible cause and solution

You cannot activate the ap‐ • Make sure that the mains plug is connected to the mains
pliance. socket.
• Make sure that there is no damaged fuse in the fuse
box.

The programme does not • Make sure that the appliance door is closed.
start. • If the delay start is set, cancel the setting or wait for the
end of the countdown.
• The appliance recharges the resin inside the water soft‐
ener. The duration of the procedure is approximately 5
minutes.

The appliance does not fill • Make sure that the water tap is open.
with water. • Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not
• The lights related to too low. For this information, contact your local water
MY TIME selection bar authority.
flash 1 time intermittently. • Make sure that the water tap is not clogged.
• An acoustic signal • Make sure that the filter in the inlet hose is not clogged.
sounds intermittently. • Make sure that the inlet hose has no kinks or bends.

The appliance does not • Make sure that the sink spigot is not clogged.
drain the water. • Make sure that the interior filter system is not clogged.
• The lights related to • Make sure that the drain hose has no kinks or bends.
MY TIME selection bar
flash 2 times intermittent‐
ly.
• An acoustic signal
sounds intermittently.

The anti-flood device is on. • Close the water tap.

• The lights related to • Make sure that the appliance is correctly installed.
MY TIME selection bar • Make sure the baskets are loaded as instructed in the
flash 3 times intermittent‐ user manual.
ly.
• An acoustic signal
sounds intermittently.
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Problem and alarm code Possible cause and solution

Malfunction of the water lev‐ • Make sure that the filters are clean.
el detection sensor. • Switch the appliance off and on.
• The lights related to
MY TIME selection bar
flash 4 times intermittent‐
ly.
• An acoustic signal
sounds intermittently.

Malfunction of the wash • Switch the appliance off and on.

pump or the drain pump.
• The lights related to
MY TIME selection bar
flash 5 times intermittent‐
ly.
• An acoustic signal
sounds intermittently.

The temperature of the wa‐ • Make sure that the temperature of the inlet water does
ter inside the appliance is not exceed 60°C.
too high or malfunction of • Switch the appliance off and on.
the temperature sensor oc‐
curred.
• The lights related to
MY TIME selection bar
flash 6 times intermittent‐
ly.
• An acoustic signal
sounds intermittently.

Technical malfunction of the • Switch the appliance off and on.

appliance.
• The lights related to
MY TIME selection bar
flash 12 times intermit‐
tently.
• An acoustic signal
sounds intermittently.

The level of water inside the • Switch the appliance off and on.
appliance is too high. • Make sure that the filters are clean.
• The lights related to • Make sure that the outlet hose is installed at the right
MY TIME selection bar height above the floor. Refer to the installation instruc‐
flash 15 times intermit‐ tions.
tently.
• An acoustic signal
sounds intermittently.

The appliance stops and • It is normal. It provides optimal cleaning results and en‐
starts more times during op‐ ergy savings.
eration.
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Problem and alarm code Possible cause and solution

The programme lasts too • If the delay start option is set, cancel the delay setting or
long. wait for the end of the countdown.
• Activating ExtraPower increases the programme dura‐
tion.

Small leak from the appli‐ • The appliance is not levelled. Loosen or tighten the ad‐
ance door. justable feet (if applicable).
• The appliance door is not centred on the tub. Adjust the
rear foot (if applicable).

The appliance door is diffi‐ • The appliance is not levelled. Loosen or tighten the ad‐
cult to close. justable feet (if applicable).
• Parts of the tableware are protruding from the baskets.

The appliance door opens • The AirDry function is activated. You can deactivate the
during the wash cycle. function. Refer to "Basic settings".

Rattling or knocking sounds • The tableware is not properly arranged in the baskets.
from the inside of the appli‐ Refer to basket loading leaflet.
ance. • Make sure that the spray arms can rotate freely.

The appliance trips the cir‐ • The amperage is insufficient to supply simultaneously all
cuit-beaker. the appliances in use. Check the socket amperage and
the capacity of the meter or turn off one of the applian‐
ces in use.
• Internal electrical fault of the appliance. Contact an Au‐
thorised Service Centre.

Once you have checked the appliance,

WARNING!
deactivate and activate the appliance. If
We do not recommend using
the problem occurs again, contact an
the appliance until the
Authorised Service Centre.
problem has been
For alarm codes not described in the completely fixed. Unplug the
table, contact an Authorised Service appliance and do not plug it
Centre. in again until you are certain
that it operates correctly.

12.1 The dishwashing and drying results are not satisfactory

Problem Possible cause and solution

Poor washing results. • Refer to "Daily use", "Hints and tips" and the basket
loading leaflet.
• Use more intensive washing programme.
• Activate the ExtraPower option to improve the washing
results of a selected programme.
• Clean spray arm jets and filter. Refer to "Care and
Cleaning".
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Problem Possible cause and solution

Poor drying results. • Tableware was left for too long inside the closed appli‐
ance. Activate the function AirDry to set the automatic
opening of the door and to improve the drying perform‐
ance.
• There is no rinse aid or the dosage of rinse aid is not
sufficient. Fill the rinse aid dispenser or set the dosage
of rinse aid to a higher level.
• The quality of the rinse aid can be the cause.
• Always use rinse aid, even with multi-tablets.
• Plastic items may need to be towel dried.
• The programme does not have the drying phase. Re‐
fer to "Programmes overview".

There are whitish streaks or • The released quantity of rinse aid is too high. Adjust
bluish layers on glasses and the rinse aid dosage to a lower level.
dishes. • The quantity of detergent is too high.

There are stains and dry water • The released quantity of rinse aid is not sufficient. Ad‐
drops on glasses and dishes. just the rinse aid dosage to a higher level.
• The quality of the rinse aid can be the cause.

The interior of the appliance is • This is not a defect of the appliance. Humidity conden‐
wet. sates on the appliance walls.

Unusual foam during washing. • Use the detergent designed specifically for dishwash‐
ers.
• Use a detergent from a different manufacturer.
• Do not pre-rinse dishes under running water.

Traces of rust on cutlery. • There is too much salt in the water used for washing.
Refer to "The water softener".
• Silver and stainless steel cutlery were placed together.
Do not place silver and stainless steel items close to‐
gether.

There are residues of deter‐ • The detergent tablet was stuck in the dispenser and
gent in the dispenser at the was not washed away by water.
end of the programme. • Water cannot wash away the detergent from the dis‐
penser. Make sure that the spray arms are not blocked
or clogged.
• Make sure that items in the baskets do not impede the
lid of the detergent dispenser from opening.

Odours inside the appliance. • Refer to "Internal cleaning".

• Start the Machine Care programme with a descaler or
a cleaning product designed for dishwashers.
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Problem Possible cause and solution

Limescale deposits on the ta‐ • The level of salt is low, check the refill indicator.
bleware, on the tub and on the • The cap of the salt container is loose.
inside of the door. • Your tap water is hard. Refer to "The water soften‐
er".
• Use salt and set regeneration of the water softener
even when multi-functional tablets are used. Refer to
"The water softener".
• Start the Machine Care programme with a descaler
designed for dishwashers.
• If limescale deposits persist, clean the appliance with
the suitable detergents.
• Try a different detergent.
• Contact the detergent manufacturer.

Dull, discoloured or chipped • Make sure that only dishwasher-safe items are wash‐
tableware. ed in the appliance.
• Load and unload the basket carefully. Refer to the
basket loading leaflet.
• Place delicate items in the upper basket.

Refer to "Before first use",

"Daily use", or "Hints and
tips" for other possible
causes.

13. TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Dimensions Width / height / depth (mm) 596 / 818 - 898 / 550

Electrical connection 1) Voltage (V) 220 - 240

Frequency (Hz) 50

Water supply pressure Min. / max. bar (MPa) 0.5 (0.05) / 10 (1.0)

Water supply Cold water or hot water 2) min. 5 - max. 60 °C

Capacity Place settings 13

1) Refer to the rating plate for other values.
2) If the hot water comes from alternative source of energy (e.g. solar panels), use the hot water supply
to decrease energy consumption.

13.1 Link to the EU EPREL together with the user manual and all
other documents provided with this
database appliance.
The QR code on the energy label It is possible to find information related to
supplied with the appliance provides a the performance of the product in the EU
web link to the registration of this EPREL database using the link https://
appliance in the EU EPREL database. eprel.ec.europa.eu and the model name
Keep the energy label for reference and product number that you can find on
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the rating plate of the appliance. Refer to For more detailed information about the
the chapter "Product description". energy label, visit
www.theenergylabel.eu.

14. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

Recycle materials with the symbol . appliances marked with the symbol
Put the packaging in relevant containers with the household waste. Return the
to recycle it. Help protect the product to your local recycling facility or
environment and human health by contact your municipal office.
recycling waste of electrical and
electronic appliances. Do not dispose of