D i s h w a s h e r

Model ESF 6150

GB

Instruction book

Contents
Safety instructions

Disposal

Economical and ecological dishwashing

Installation instructions
Fitting under a counter
Levelling
Water supply connections
Water outlet hose connection
Electrical connection

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Description of the appliance

The control panel

Prior to using for the first time

Setting the water softener
Filling with salt
Rinse aid

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10

In daily use
Loading cutlery and dishes
The lower basket
The cutlery basket
The upper basket
Adjusting the height of the upper basket
Use of detergent

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Different kinds of detergent

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Washing programmes

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Starting a washing programme

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Maintenance and cleaning

Cleaning the filters
Prolonged periods of non-operation
Frost precautions
Moving the machine

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What to do, when...

Service and spare parts

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Technical specifications
Dimensions

Width
Height with worktop
Height without worktop
Max depth
Max depth with open door

Electrical connection:
Voltage
Overall power
Fuse

Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the

inner edge of the dishwashers door.

Water supply pressure

Minimum
Maximum

Capacity

60 cm
85 cm
82 cm
63.5 cm
118.5 cm

50 kPa (0.5 bar)

800 kPa (8 bar)
12 place settings

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.
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Safety instructions
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.

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 CFCfree).
>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.

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.

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.

Packaging parts may be dangerous for children, who could

even be suffocated! You should therefore keep all
packaging well away from children.

For the disposing of the appliance please take it to a recycling

centre or to your dealer who may, for a small contribution to
the costs, dispose it for you.

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.

Economical and
ecological dishwashing

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.
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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, dishwasher salt and rinse aid

than is recommended in these operating instructions and by
the manufacturer of the respective product.

Installation instructions
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.

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.

Remove all packaging before positioning the machine.

If possible, position the machine next to a water tap and a
drain.

For making the connection itself, the coupling nut fitted to the
machines 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.

Fitting under a counter

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.

(kitchen worktop or sink)

By removing the machines worktop, you can install it under a
close fitting sink unit or a pre-existing top, providing the
dimensions of the recess correspond to those shown in the
picture.

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).

- 600

820

570

The water inlet hose must not be kinked, crushed, or entangled

when it is being connected up.

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.

600

Do not use, for connection, old hoses which have been

used in another appliance.

IN05

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.

Proceed as follows:
Remove the machines worktop by unscrewing the two rear
retaining screws, pull the worktop from the back of the
machine and slide out the front slots, lifting the worktop.
Insert the machine after adjusting height and levelling with the
adjustable feet. When inserting the machine, ensure that the
water inlet and drain hoses are not kinked or squashed.
During all operations that involve accessibility to internal
components the dishwasher has to be unplugged.
Be sure that once the appliance has been installed, it is easily
accessible for the consumer service department.
If the dishwasher is later used as a free-standing appliance,
the original worktop must be re-mounted.
The plinth on free-standing appliances is not adjustable.

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 doublewalled 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.

Levelling
Good levelling is essential for correct closure and sealing of
the door.

- A water inlet hose with safety valve must only be replaced by

a specialist or by the Service Force Centre.

When the appliance is correctly levelled, the door will not catch
on either side of the cabinet.

- Place the water inlet hose in such a way that it is never

higher than the bottom edge of the safety valve.

If the door does not close correctly, loosen or tighten the

adjustable feet until the machine is perfectly level.

Water outlet hose connection

Electrical connection

The end of the drain hose can be connected in the following

ways:

This appliance must be earthed.

The manufacturer declines any responsibility should this
safety measure not be observed.

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.

If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for the
socket, it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted.

2. Hooked over the edge of the sink using the special curved
plastic guide (if provided with the machine).

Important
The wires on the mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:

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.

Green and Yellow

- Earth

Blue

- Neutral

Brown

- Live

If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in the mains
lead of your appliance may not correspond with the markings
identifying the terminals in your plug.

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.

Proceed as follows:
1. Connect the Green and Yellow (earth) wire to the terminal
in the plug which is marked with the letter "E" or the earth
symbol
or coloured green and yellow.

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.

2. Connect the Blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the plug

which is marked with the letter "N" or coloured black.

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.

3. Connect the Brown (live) wire to the terminal in the plug

which is marked with the letter "L" or coloured red.

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.

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CS18
CE04

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.

The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a 13amp BSI362

fuse. Only ASTA or BSI fuses should be used.
The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is lost. The
cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured insert at the base of
the plug.
A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from your local
Service Force Centre.
To isolate the dishwasher from mains, remove the mains plug.
Important!
The plug must still be accessible after the appliance
has been installed.
The appliance should not be connected to the
electrical supply by means of an extension cable.
In case that the electrical cable has to be replaced,
please contact your local Service Force Centre.

Description of the appliance

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
12. Worktop

IN144

The control panel

"Care Plus"
option push button
Function
push buttons

On/Off
indicator light

On/Off
push button

Door handle

Digital
display

Indicator lights

Programme selection "Delay start"

option
push buttons
push button

Function push buttons: in addition to the dishwashing

The digital display indicates:

programme selected, the following functions can also be set

with the help of these buttons:

- the level of hardness to which the water softener is set,

- if the rinse aid inflow is activated/deactivated,

- water softener setting,

- deactivation/activation of the inflow of rinse aid,

- the approximative remaining time (in minutes) of the running

programme,

- the cancelling of a washing programme.

- the countdown of the delay start,

- fault codes concerning malfunction of the dishwasher.

Programme selection push buttons: the selection of

a washing programme occurs by pressing one of these push
buttons (see "Washing programmes" chart).

"Delay start" option push button: this option allows

the start of the programme to be delayed from 1 to 19 hours.

Option push button "Care Plus" : this appliance is

equipped with a special additional function, which makes it
possible to thoroughly disinfect dishes and glasses, such as
baby bottles or jam jars.
This function can be selected as an extra to all washing
programmes (except for the Rinse and Hold programme).
In the last rinse phase the temperature will be held at over
65C for at least 10 minutes.
The consumption values of time and energy will change if the
"Care Plus" option is used.
To set a washing programme with this option follow the
instructions in "Starting a washing programme".

Indicator lights: have the following meanings:

salt refilling indicator light, illuminates when the salt
has run out
rinse aid refilling indicator light, illuminates when
the rinse aid has run out
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.

Phase indicator lights: have the following meanings:

WASH

illuminates when the washing and rinsing

phases are running.

DRY

illuminates when the drying phase is running.

END

illuminates when the washing programme has

ended.

As soon as you select a washing programme, the phase

indicator lights for that programme will start flashing.
As the programme starts, the phase indicator lights turn off
except for the indicator light of the phase in progress which will
remain lit with a static light.

Prior to using for the first time

Before using your dishwasher for the first time:

b)Setting electronically
(The dishwasher must be switched off)

1. Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply

with the installation instructions

The dishwasher is factory set at level 5.

2. Remove all packaging from inside the appliance

1. Press the On/Off push button. The On/Off indicator light
illuminates (setting mode).
If other indicator lights are on (except salt and rinse aid
indicator lights if refilling is needed), this means that a
washing programme has been set. The programme must
be cancelled: press simultaneously the function push
buttons 2 and 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 set programme has been cancelled and the machine is
now in setting mode.

3. Set the water softener

4. Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt container and then fill
with dishwasher salt
5. Fill the rinse aid dispenser

Setting 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 minerals and 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.

2. Press simultaneously function push buttons 2 and 3, until

the indicator lights of the function push buttons 1, 2 and 3
start flashing.
3. Press the function push button 1, the indicator lights of
function push buttons 2 and 3 turn off while the indicator
light of the push button 1 goes on flashing, the digital
display indicates the current level.
Example:

= level 5

4. To change the level, press push button 1. Each time the

push button is pressed the level changes. (For the selection
of the new level see the chart).

a) Setting manually
1. Open the dishwasher door.

Examples:
if the current level is 5, by pressing push button 1 once,
level 6 is selected.
if the current level is 10, by pressing push button 1 once,
level 1 is selected.

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.

5. To memorise the operation, switch off the dishwasher by

pressing the On/Off push button or wait about 60 seconds
after which the dishwasher will automatically return to
setting mode.

The dishwasher is factory set

at position 2.

AA07

Water hardness

Adjusting the
water hardness setting

Level indicated
in the
digital display

Use
of salt

dH

TH

mmol/l

(german degrees)

(french degrees)

(millimol per litre,

international unit for the
hardness of water)

manually

electronically

51 - 70

91 - 125

9,0 - 12,5

IV

level 10

yes

43 - 50

76 - 90

7,6 - 8,9

IV

level 9

yes

37 - 42

65 - 75

6,5 - 7,5

IV

level 8

yes

29 - 36

51 - 64

5,1 - 6,4

IV

level 7

yes

23 - 28

40 - 50

4,0 - 5,0

IV

level 6

yes

19 - 22

33 - 39

3,9 - 3,3

III

level 5

yes

15 - 18

26 - 32

2,6 - 3,2

III

level 4

yes

11 - 14

19 - 25

1,9 - 2,5

II

level 3

yes

4 - 10

7 - 18

0,7 - 1,8

I/II

level 2

yes

<4

<7

< 0,7

level 1

no

Range

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.

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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.

SR14

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.

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.

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)

Filling with rinse aid

Factory setting: inflow of rinse aid activated

1. Open the container by pressing the release button (A).

When the inflow of rinse aid has been deactivated, also

the rinse aid indicator light on the control panel is
automatically deactivated.

2. Add the rinse aid until the container is completely full. The
maximum level for filling is indicated by "max".

BR07

1. Press the On/Off push button. The On/Off indicator light

illuminates (setting mode).
If other indicator lights are on (except salt and rinse aid
indicator lights if refilling is needed), this means that a
washing programme has been set. The programme must
be cancelled: press simultaneously the function push
buttons 2 and 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 set programme has been cancelled and the machine is
now in setting mode.

BR14

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.

2. Press simultaneously function push buttons 2 and 3, until

the indicator lights of the function push buttons 1, 2 and 3
start flashing.

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.

3. Press the function push button 2, the indicator lights of

function push buttons 1 and 3 turn off while the indicator
light of the function push button 2 goes on flashing, the
digital display indicates the current setting.

Adjusting the dose

Inflow of rinse aid deactivated

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).

Inflow of rinse aid activated (factory setting)

4. To change the setting, press the function push button 2
again, the digital display indicates the new setting.

The dose is factory set in

position 4.

5. To memorise the operation, switch off the dishwasher by

pressing the On/Off push button or wait about 60 seconds
after which the dishwasher will automatically return to
setting mode.

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.
BR09

Top up the rinse aid when the indicator light on the control
panel illuminates.

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In daily use

Check if its necessary to refill with dishwasher 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.

For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery/dishes

are of limited suitability:

are not suitable:

- Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or
mother-of-pearl handles

- Only wash stoneware in the dishwasher if it is specifically

marked as being dishwasher-safe by the manufacturer.

- Plastic items that are not heat resistant

- Glazed patterns may fade if machine washed frequently

- Older cutlery with glued parts that is not

temperature resistant

- Silver and aluminium parts have a tendency to discolour

during washing. Residues, 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.

- Bonded cutlery items or dishes

- Pewter or copper items
- Lead crystal glass

- Some types of glass can become dull after a large number

of washes

- Steel items subject to rusting

- Wooden platters
- Items made from synthetic fibres

Open the door and slide out the baskets to load the dishes.

The two rear rows of prongs on the lower basket can be easily
lowered to allow you to load pots, pans and bowls.

The lower basket

To lower the prongs:

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.

Slightly pull them upward and let them drop down (see
picture).
To bring them back to the standing position, just pull them up
again.

UI43

UI95

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UI44

In case that plates are loaded in the upper

basket:

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.

load them starting from the

rear positions of the
basket; tilting them slightly
forwards and avoiding the
front positions near the
door.

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.

US71

Before closing the door, ensure that the spray arms can
rotate freely.

Adjusting the height of the upper basket

UI53

If washing very large plates you can load them in the lower
basket after moving the upper basket to the higher position.

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.

Maximum height of the dishes in

upper basket
lower basket

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).

With upper basket raised

20 cm

31 cm

With upper basket lowered

24 cm

27 cm

To move to the higher position proceed as

follows:

The cutlery basket can be

placed either to the left or to
the right of the lower basket.

1. Move the front runner stops (A) of the upper basket

outwards and slide the basket out.
2. Refit the basket in the higher position and replace the stops
(A) in their original position.
When the basket is in the
higher position you will not
be able to use the cup
rack(s).

UI42

The upper basket

The upper basket is designed for plates (dessert plates,
saucers, dinner plates of up to 24 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.
US47
Light items (plastic bowls
etc.) must be loaded in the
upper basket and arranged
so they do not move.

RC01

After loading your machine always close the door, as an

open door can be a hazard.

US73

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Use of detergent

Different kinds of detergent

Only use detergents specifically designed for use in

dishwashers.

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.

Using no more then the correct amount of detergent

contributes to reducing pollution.
Prior to the start of a wash programme (not for the "Rinse
and Hold" programme). The detergent is released during
the washing phase.
Please observe the manufacturers dosing and storage
recommendations as stated on the detergent packaging.

Fill with detergent

Concentrated detergent

1. If the lid is closed: press release button (1). The lid springs
open.

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 50C 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 50C wash programmes in which
concentrated detergents are used can achieve the same
results that can otherwise only be achieved using 65C
programmes.

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

Combi detergents
DE19

If you are using dishwasher detergent that includes the rinse

aid function, this must be placed in the detergent compartment.

DE22

In this case it is necessary to deactivate the inflow of rinse aid,

in order to avoid a double dosage (see "Deactivation/activation
of the inflow of rinse aid").

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.

Use of "3 in 1" combi detergents

General advice

4. Close the lid and press until it locks in place.

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 lowest
possible setting for water hardness.
If you decide to turn back to the use of the standard detergent
system we advise that you:

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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.

Washing programmes
Programme

Degree of soil
and
type of load

Press the
programme
button
INTENSIVE

INTENSIVE
70C

Heavy soil.
Crockery, cutlery,
pots and pans

AUTO
65 - 50

Normal / light soil.

Crockery and
cutlery

(1) QUICK
60C

(2)
Bio
50C

70
AUTO
65-50

Fresh soil.
Crockery and
cutlery

QUICK

Normal soil.
Crockery and
cutlery

BIO

60

50

Cycle
description

(3) Consumption values

Energy
consumption
(in kWh)

Water
consumption
(in litres)

Hot prewash
Main wash up to 70C
2 warm rinses
1 hot rinse
Drying

1,7 - 1,9

23 - 25

Cold prewash
Main wash up to 65C or 50C
1 or 2 cold rinses
1 hot rinse
Drying

1,5 - 1,7

23 - 25

Main wash up to 60C

1 hot rinse

0,8

Cold prewash
Main wash up to 50C
1 cold rinse
1 hot rinse
Drying

0,95 - 1,05

13 - 15

(1) Ideal for washing crockery and cutlery of breakfast and dinner (fresh soil).
Characterised by a short duration.
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) 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 65C 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.
The programme duration is visible in the digital display when the selection of the washing programme occurs.

"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.
During the "Automatic" programme the temperature of the main wash water is also automatically adjusted between 50C and 65C
depending on the amount of soil on the dishes.

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Starting a washing programme

Press the delay start push 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.

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 push button
The On/Off indicator light illuminates.

With the delay start function set, the "programme in

progress" indicator light is off. Once the countdown of
the delay start has elapsed, the washing programme will
start automatically and the "programme in progress"
indicator light will illuminate.

5. Setting and starting the programme

a) To select a programme, press the push button of the
programme you wish to select, (see "Washing
programmes" chart), the indicator light of the
push button illuminates and in the digital display will
appear, flashing, the running time of the programme
that has been set (in minutes).
The "programme in progress" indicator light
illuminates.
After about 3 seconds from the last pressure of a push
button the programme starts automatically.
In the digital display the running time of the programme
is no longer flashing, the "programme in progress"
indicator light remains illuminate.

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. Until this moment it is possible to modify the
setting made.
a) Press the On/Off push button.
b) Select a washing programme and if required the
CarePlus and delay start.
c) Close the door.
The programme or the countdown for the delay start will
start automatically after the closure of the door.

b) Setting and starting the programme with

"CarePlus" option
To select a programme, press the push button of the
programme you wish to select, (see "Washing
programmes" chart), the indicator light of the
push button illuminates and in the digital display will
appear, flashing, the running time of the programme
that has been set (in minutes).
The "programme in progress" indicator light
illuminates.
Within 3 seconds press the push button for the option
"CarePlus". The indicator light of "CarePlus" push
button illuminates

6. To interrupt or cancel a washing

programme in progress
Interrupt or cancel a washing programme in progress
ONLY if its absolutely necessary.
Attention! Hot steam may escape when the door is
opened. Open the door carefully.

To interrupt a washing programme in

progress

Pressing the "Care Plus" push button switches the

function on or off. The indicator light of "CarePlus"
push button shows the current setting.
"CarePlus" option activated

indicator light on

"CarePlus" option deactivated

indicator light off

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 push button, in this case all the
indicator lights turn off (except for the On/Off indicator
light). Press the On/Off push button again; the
programme will start from the point in which it was
interrupted.

With the selection of the CarePlus option, the duration

of the programme will vary. In this case, in the digital
display, the running time of the programme will be
automatically updated.
After about 3 seconds from the last pressure of a push
button the programme starts automatically.
In the digital display the running time of the programme
is no longer flashing, the "programme in progress"
indicator light remains illuminate.

To cancel a washing programme in

progress
To cancel a washing programme you have to reset the
dishwasher; press simultaneously the function push
buttons 2 and 3 for about 2 seconds, the indicator light of
the running programme starts flashing. 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.

Setting and starting the programme with the

delay start
The setting of the delay start occurs before selecting
the programme
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7. To cancel a "delay start" in progress

To cancel a delay start in progress, follow the same
instructions given in "To cancel a washing programme in
progress". Cancelling a delay start involves also the
cancelling of the set 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.
The end of programme indicator light is illuminated.
In the digital display appears 0 (remaining programme
time), only in this case the programme has ended.
Switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On/Off push
button. The On/Off indicator light will turn off.
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.

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Maintenance and cleaning

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 65C wash
programme without dishes using detergent.

Attention!

Cleaning the filters

If residues of soil have

clogged the holes in the
upper spray arm, remove
them with a toothpick.

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.

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.

MA40

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 0C. If this is unavoidable, empty the machine, close
the appliance door, disconnect the water inlet pipe and empty
it.

MA35
MA32

3. Turn the handle about 1/4 a turn anticlockwise and remove.

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.

MA36

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.

MA31

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.

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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 dishwasher will not start or stops during operation.
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 (as indicated in the following chart).
Open the door and carry out the following suggested corrective actions.

Fault code / malfunction

- 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

Possible cause

Solutions

The water tap is blocked or furred with

limescale.

Clean the water tap.

The water tap is turned off.

Turn the water tap on.

The filter (where present) in the threaded hose

fitting at the water inlet valve is blocked.

Clean the filter in the threaded hose

fitting.

The water inlet hose has not been correctly laid

or it is bent or squashed.

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.

The dishwasher will not drain.

- Indicator light of the
programme in progress
is flashing
- in the digital display appears

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.

...there are problems when operating the dishwasher

Fault

Possible cause

Solutions

The dishwasher door has not been properly

closed.

Close the door.

The main plug is not plugged in.

Insert the mains plug.

The fuse has blown in the household fuse box.

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.

The whistling is not a cause for concern.

Use a different brand of detergent.

The programme does not start

There is a whistling noise during

washing

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...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 manufacturers 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. : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RA08

Service and spare parts

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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