[. . . ] 6. Safety and operating instructions ___________________________ 2 Installation and hook-up __________________________________ 6 Description of the controls _______________________________ 10 Operating instructions ___________________________________ 17 Cleaning and maintenance _______________________________ 29 Troubleshooting _______________________________________ 34 Thank you for choosing one of our products. You are advised to read this manual carefully; it contains all the information you need about the right conditions for the proper, safe use of your dishwasher. The individual sections are laid out to provide you with a step-by-step guide to all your appliance's functions; the texts are easy to understand and are complete with detailed illustrations. Recommendations are given for the correct use of the baskets, spray arms, containers, filters, washing programs, and for operating the controls. [. . . ] To switch off the dishwasher, open the door and press the ON/OFF button (1). ENERGY MANAGEMENT After 5 minutes of inactivity (wash cycle completed, stopped or set but not started), the dishwasher switches to standby mode to reduce energy consumption. In this mode, the dishwasher indicator panel (lights or display depending on model) functions more slowly (switch-on once every 5 seconds). REMOVING THE DISHES At the end of the wash program, wait at least 20 minutes before removing the dishes, to allow them to cool. To ensure that any drops of water left in the top basket do not drip onto the dishes still in the bottom basket, you are advised always to empty the bottom basket first. 16 User instructions 4. Operating instructions Once the dishwasher has been correctly installed, prepare it for use as follows:  Adjust the water softening system  Add salt  Add rinse aid and detergent 4. 1 Using the water softening system The dishwasher is equipped with an automatic softening system which uses a special regenerating salt to reduce the hardness of the water, responsible for whitish marks on dry dishes The dishwasher is factory set for water hardness level 3 (average hardness). SALT When using water of medium hardness, the salt container should be refilled after approximately 20 wash cycles. Some models are equipped with a cap with a no-salt optical indicator containing a green float which descends as the salt concentration in the water drops. When the green float can no longer be seen through the transparent cap, salt must be added. After removing the lower basket, unscrew the salt container cap by turning it anticlockwise and pour in the salt using the funnel supplied. Before replacing the cap, remove any salt residues from around the opening.   When using the dishwasher for the first time, in addition to the salt it is also necessary to add one litre of water to the container. Each time the salt container is refilled, make sure that the cap is securely closed. The mixture of water and detergent must never enter the salt container, as this would compromise the operation of the regeneration system. If using salt tablets, do not fill the container completely.  17 User instructions   Do not use table salt, as it contains insoluble substances which, over time, may damage the water softening system. The salt container should be refilled before starting the wash program. This way, the excess saline solution will be immediately removed by the water; prolonged presence of salt water inside the tank may lead to corrosion. Be careful not to confuse the salt and detergent packages; adding detergent to the salt container will damage the water softening system. ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM The dishwasher is equipped with a device which allows the softener setting to be varied to suit the hardness of the mains water. The WATER HARDNESS ADJUSTMENT INDICATOR LIGHT (4) flashes, while the SELECTED PROGRAM INDICATOR LIGHTS (2) show the current setting. ● Each press of the button changes the selection, following the sequence in the table below. > After adjusting or displaying the current setting, simply do not touch the button for a few seconds; the dishwasher will automatically return to standard mode, quitting the adjustment mode. 18 User instructions WATER HARDNESS TABLE German degrees (°dH) 0-6 7 - 10 11 - 15 16 - 21 22 - 28 29 - 35 36 - 50 French Degrees (°dF) 0 - 11 12 - 18 19 - 27 28 - 37 38 - 50 51 - 62 63 - 90 All lights off (no salt) One light on Two lights on Three lights on Four lights on Five lights on Two lights on SETTING Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your water supply. 4. 2 Using the rinse aid and detergent dispensers The detergent and rinse aid dispensers are situated on the inner part of the door: the detergent dispenser is on the left, and the rinse aid dispenser is on the right. With the exception of the SOAK program, it is necessary to add the required amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser before every wash cycle. The rinse aid, on the other hand, should only be added as required. 19 User instructions ADDING RINSE AID Rinse aid helps the dishes dry faster and prevents the formation of scale deposits and staining; it is automatically added to the water during the final rinse cycle.  Rotate the container cap anticlockwise by ¼ of a turn and remove it.  Add the rinse aid until the container is full (approximately 140 ml). The optical level indicator on the side of the cap should be completely dark. Refill the rinse aid when the optical level indicator turns clear again, or when the rinse aid warning light turns on. [. . . ] Shut off the water supply tap. BEFORE STARTING THE DISHWASHER AFTER PROLONGED DISUSE:  Check that there are no deposits of sludge or rust inside the water pipe: if there are, allow the water to run from the water supply tap for a few minutes. Reconnect the water intake hose and open the tap again.   TROUBLESHOOTING MINOR PROBLEMS In some cases it is possible to remedy minor problems by referring to the following instructions: If the program fails to start, check that:     The dishwasher is connected to the electricity supply There is no power outage The water tap is open The dishwasher door is properly closed If water remains inside the dishwasher, check that:    The drainage hose is not kinked The drainage trap is not blocked The dishwasher filters are not clogged If the dishes do not come out clean, check that:        32 The correct amount of detergent has been added The salt container is not empty The dishes have been loaded correctly The selected program is suitable for the dish types and their degree of soiling All filters are clean and correctly installed The spray arm nozzles are not clogged There is nothing obstructing the rotation of the spray arms User instructions If the dishes fail to dry or remain dull, check that:    The rinse aid container is not empty The rinse aid dispenser setting is correct The detergent used is of good quality and has not lost its effectiveness (for example, through incorrect storage, with the box left open) If the dishes show signs of streaking, staining etc. , check that:  The rinse aid dispenser setting is not too high If there are visible traces of rust inside the tank:  the tank is made of stainless steel, and therefore any rust marks are due to external elements (fragments of rust from the water pipes, pots, cutlery etc. ). Check that the cap of the salt container is securely closed, and that the water softening setting is correct.   If the problem persists after following the troubleshooting instructions above, call the nearest Authorised Service Centre. WARNING: any operations performed on the appliance by unauthorised technicians are not covered by the warranty and shall be paid for by the user. 33 User instructions 6. [. . . ]