FSS52615Z EN User Manual

Dishwasher

USER
MANUAL
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION............................................................................................. 2
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................4
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................6
4. CONTROL PANEL....................................................................................................... 7
5. PROGRAMMES............................................................................................................7
6. SETTINGS.....................................................................................................................8
7. OPTIONS....................................................................................................................11
8. BEFORE FIRST USE................................................................................................... 12
9. DAILY USE.................................................................................................................. 13
10. HINTS AND TIPS..................................................................................................... 15
11. CARE AND CLEANING.......................................................................................... 16
12. TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................. 18
13. TECHNICAL INFORMATION................................................................................. 21
14. SAUDI ARABIA - CUSTOMER SERVICE................................................................ 22

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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
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manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or

damages 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.
• Do not let children 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 intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:
– farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices
and other working environments;
– by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and
other residential type environments.
• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• The operating water pressure (minimum and
maximum) must be between 0.5 (0.05) / 8 (0.8) bar
(MPa)
• Obey 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.
• Put the cutlery in the cutlery basket with the sharp
ends pointing down or put them in the cutlery drawer
in a horizontal position with the sharp edges down.
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• 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 multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
WARNING! • Make sure not to cause damage to
Only a qualified person must the mains plug and to the mains
install this appliance. cable. Should the mains cable need
to be replaced, this must be carried
• Remove all the packaging. out by our Authorised Service Centre.
• Do not install or use a damaged • Connect the mains plug to the mains
appliance. socket only at the end of the
• Do not install or use the appliance installation. Make sure that there is
where the temperature is less than 0 access to the mains plug after the
°C. installation.
• Follow the installation instruction • Do not pull the mains cable to
supplied with the appliance. disconnect the appliance. Always pull
• Always take care when moving the the mains plug.
appliance as it is heavy. Always use • This appliance complies with the
safety gloves and enclosed footwear. E.E.C. Directives.
• Make sure that the appliance is • Only for UK and Ireland. The
installed below and adjacent to safe appliance has a 13 amp mains plug. If
structures. it is necessary to change the fuse in
the mains plug, use fuse: 13 amp
2.2 Electrical connection ASTA (BS 1362).
WARNING! 2.3 Water connection
Risk of fire and electrical
shock. • Do not cause damage to the water
hoses.
• The appliance must be earthed. • Before connection to new pipes,
• Make sure that the parameters on the pipes not used for a long time, where
rating plate are compatible with the repair work has been carried out or
electrical ratings of the mains power new devices fitted (water meters,
supply. etc.), let the water flow until it is clean
• Always use a correctly installed and clear.
shockproof socket.
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• Ensure that there are no visible water • Dishwasher detergents are

leaks during and after the first use of dangerous. Obey the safety
the appliance. instructions on the detergent
• The water inlet hose has a safety valve packaging.
and a sheath with an inner mains • Do not drink and play with the water
cable. in the appliance.
• Do not remove the dishes from the
appliance until the programme is
complete. Some detergent may
remain on the dishes.
• The appliance can release hot steam
if you open the door while a
programme operates.
• Do not put flammable products or
items that are wet with flammable
products in, near or on the appliance.

WARNING! 2.5 Disposal

Dangerous voltage.
WARNING!
• If the water inlet hose is damaged, Risk of injury or suffocation.
immediately close the water tap and
disconnect the mains plug from the • Disconnect the appliance from the
mains socket. Contact the Authorised mains supply.
Service Centre to replace the water • Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
inlet hose. • Remove the door catch to prevent
children and pets to get closed in the
2.4 Use appliance.
• Do not sit or stand on the open door.
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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1 2

11

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3

1 Upper spray arm 7 Rinse aid dispenser

2 Lower spray arm 8 Detergent dispenser
3 Filters 9 Cutlery basket
4 Rating plate 10 Lower basket
5 Salt container 11 Upper basket
6 Air vent

3.1 Beam-on-Floor The Beam-on-Floor is off

The Beam-on-Floor is a light that is when the appliance is
displayed on the floor below the deactivated.
appliance door.
When AirDry is activated
• When the programme starts, a red during the drying phase, the
light comes on and stays on for the projection on the floor may
duration of the programme. not be completely visible. To
• When the programme is completed, a see if the cycle has ended,
green light comes on. check the control panel.
• When the appliance has a
malfunction, the red light flashes.
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4. CONTROL PANEL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

1 On/off button 6 TimeSaver button

2 Display 7 XtraDry button
3 Delay button 8 RESET button
4 Programme button (up) 9 Indicators
5 Programme button (down)

4.1 Indicators

Indicator Description

Rinse aid indicator. It is always off while the programme operates.

Salt indicator. It is always off while the programme operates.

5. PROGRAMMES
Programme Degree of soil Programme phases Options
Type of load

P1 • Normal soil • Prewash • TimeSaver

1) • Crockery and • Wash 50 °C • XtraDry
cutlery • Rinses
• Dry

P2 • All • Prewash • XtraDry

2) • Crockery, cut- • Wash from 45 °C to 70
lery, pots and °C
pans • Rinses
• Dry

P3 • Heavy soil • Prewash • TimeSaver

• Crockery, cut- • Wash 70 °C • XtraDry
lery, pots and • Rinses
pans • Dry

P4 • Fresh soil • Wash 60 °C or 65 °C • XtraDry

3) • Crockery and • Rinses
cutlery
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Programme Degree of soil Programme phases Options

Type of load

P5 • Normal or light • Wash 45 °C • XtraDry

soil • Rinses
• Delicate crock- • Dry
ery and glass-
ware
1) With this programme you have the most efficient use of water and energy consumption for crockery
and cutlery with normal soil. (This is the standard programme for test institutes).
2) The appliance senses the degree of soil and the quantity of items in the baskets . It automatically ad-
justs the temperature and the quantity of water, the energy consumption and the programme duration.
3) With this programme you can wash a load with fresh soil. It gives good washing results in a short time.

5.1 Consumption values

Programme 1) Water Energy Duration

(l) (kWh) (min)

P1 9.9 0.920 237

P2 7 - 12 0.7 - 1.5 45 - 160

P3 13-15 1.4 - 1.6 140 - 160

P4 9 0.8 30

P5 13 - 14 0.9 - 1.1 70 - 85

1) The pressure and the temperature of the water, the variations of the mains supply, the options and the
quantity of dishes can change the values.

5.2 Information for test info.test@dishwasher-production.com

institutes Write down the product number (PNC)
that is on the rating plate.
For all the necessary information for test
performance, send an email to:

6. SETTINGS
6.1 Programme selection Settings available in the user mode:
• The level of water softener according
mode and user mode to the water hardness.
When the appliance is in programme • Activation or deactivation of the
selection mode it is possible to set a acoustic signal for the end of a
programme and to enter the user mode. programme.
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• Activation or deactivation of the rinse 6.2 The water softener

aid empty notification.
• Activation or deactivation of AirDry. The water softener removes minerals
from the water supply, which would have
As the appliance stores the saved a detrimental effect on the washing
settings, there is no need to configure results and on the appliance.
it before every cycle.
The higher the content of these minerals,
How to set the programme the harder your water is. Water hardness
is measured in equivalent scales.
selection mode
The water softener should be adjusted
The appliance is in programme selection according to the hardness of the water in
mode when the display shows the your area. Your local water authority can
programme number P1. advise you on the hardness of the water
After activation, the appliance is in in your area. It is important to set the
programme selection mode by default. If right level of the water softener to assure
not, set the programme selection mode good washing results.
the following way:
Press and hold RESET until the appliance
is in programme selection mode.

Water hardness
German de- French degrees mmol/l Clarke de- Water softener lev-
grees (°dH) (°fH) grees el

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<4 <7 <0.7 <5 1 2)

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

Whether you use a standard detergent How to set the water softener
or multi-tabs (with or without salt), set
the proper water hardness level to
level
keep the salt refill indicator active. The appliance must be in programme
selection mode.
Multi-tabs containing salt
are not effective enough to 1. To enter the user mode, press and
soften hard water. hold simultaneously and until
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the indicators , , and – = rinse aid empty

flash and the display is blank. notification activated.
2. Press . – = rinse aid empty
• The indicators , and notification deactivated.
are off. 3. Press to change the setting.
• The indicator still flashes. 4. Press on/off to confirm the setting.
• The display shows the current
6.4 Acoustic signals
setting: e.g. = level 5.
3. Press repeatedly to change the Acoustic signals sound when a
setting. malfunction of the appliance occurs. It is
4. Press the on/off button to confirm not possible to deactivate these acoustic
the setting. signals.
There is also an acoustic signal that
6.3 The rinse aid empty sounds when the programme is
notification completed. By default this acoustic
signal is deactivated but it is possible to
The rinse aid helps to dry the dishes activate it.
without streaks and stains.
The rinse aid is automatically released How to activate the acoustic
during the hot rinse phase. signal for the end of
When rinse aid chamber is empty, the programme
rinse aid indicator is turned on notifying The appliance must be in programme
to refill rinse aid. If the drying results are selection mode.
satisfactory while using multi-tablets
only, it is possible to deactivate the 1. To enter the user mode, press and
notification for refilling rinse aid. hold simultaneously and until
However, for best drying performance,
always use rinse aid. the indicators , , and
flash and the display is blank.
If standard detergent or multi-tablets
2. Press .
without rinse aid are used, activate the
notification to keep the rinse aid refill • The indicators , and are
indicator active. off.
• The indicator still flashes.
How to deactivate the rinse • The display shows the current
aid empty notification setting:
The appliance must be in programme – = Acoustic signal off.
selection mode. – = Acoustic signal on.
1. To enter the user mode, press and 3. Press to change the setting.
hold simultaneously and until 4. Press on/off to confirm the setting.
the indicators , , and 6.5 AirDry
start flashing and the display is blank.
AirDry improves the drying results with
2. Press .
less energy consumption.
• The indicators , and are
off.
• The indicator still flashes.
• The display shows the current
setting.
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CAUTION!
If children have access to the
appliance, it is advised to
deactivate AirDry as opening
the door may pose a danger.

How to deactivate AirDry

The appliance must be in programme
selection mode.
1. To enter the user mode, press and
hold simultaneously and until
During the drying phase, the the indicators , , and
door opens automatically start flashing and the display is blank.
and remains ajar. 2. Press .
CAUTION! • The indicators , and
Do not try to close the are off.
appliance door within 2 • The indicator still flashes.
minutes after automatic • The display shows the current
opening. This can cause
setting: = AirDry activated.
damage to the appliance.
3. Press to change the setting:
AirDry is automatically activated with all = AirDry deactivated.
programmes excluding . 4. Press on/off to confirm the setting.
To improve the drying performance refer
to the XtraDry option or activate AirDry.

7. OPTIONS
consumption and the last rinse
Desired options must be
temperature can be affected.
activated every time before
you start a programme. XtraDry is a permanent option for all
It is not possible to activate programmes other than and
or deactivate options while a need not to be selected at every cycle.
programme is running.
In the other programmes the setting of
Not all options are XtraDry is permanent and it is
compatible with each other. automatically used in next cycles. This
If you have selected non configuration can be changed at any
compatible options, the time.
appliance will automatically
deactivate one or more of Every time is
them. Only the indicators of activated, XtraDry is off and
the options still active will needs to be chosen
stay on. manually.

Activating XtraDry deactivates TimeSaver

7.1 XtraDry and vice versa.
Activate this option to boost the drying
performance. With XtraDry on, the
duration of some programmes, water
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How to activate XtraDry The washing results are the same as with
the normal programme duration. The
Press . The related indicator comes drying results can decrease.
on.
How to activate TimeSaver
7.2 TimeSaver
Press , the related indicator comes on.
This option increases the pressure and If the option is not applicable to the
the temperature of the water. The programme, the related indicator does
washing and the drying phases are not come on or it flashes quickly for a
shorter. few seconds and then goes off.
The total programme duration decreases The display shows the updated
by approximately 50%. programme duration.

8. BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Make sure that the current level of 3. Fill the salt container with 1 kg of salt
the water softener agrees with the (until it is full).
hardness of the water supply. If
not, adjust the level of the water
softener.
2. Fill the salt container.
3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser.
4. Open the water tap.
5. Start a programme to remove any
processing residuals that can still be
inside the appliance. Do not use
detergent and do not load the
baskets.
After starting a programme, it may take 4. Carefully shake the funnel by its
up to 5 minutes for the appliance to handle to get the last granules
recharge the resin in the water softener. inside.
It seems that the appliance is not 5. Remove the salt around the opening
working. The washing phase starts only of the salt container.
after this procedure is completed. The
procedure is repeated periodically.
8.1 The salt container
CAUTION!
Use rough salt designed for
dishwashers only. Fine salt
increases the risk of
corrosion. 6. Turn the cap of the salt container
clockwise to close the salt container.
The salt is used to recharge the resin in
the water softener and to assure good CAUTION!
washing results in daily use. Water and salt can come out
of the salt container when
How to fill the salt container you fill it. After you fill the
salt container, immediately
1. Turn the cap of the salt container start a programme to
counterclockwise and remove it. prevent corrosion.
2. Put 1 litre of water in the salt
container (only for the first time).
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8.2 How to fill the rinse aid CAUTION!

dispenser Only use rinse aid
specifically designed for
A D B 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'.
3. Remove the spilled rinse aid with an
absorbent cloth to prevent too much
C foam.
4. Close the lid. Make sure that the
release button locks into position.
You can turn the selector of
A B the released quantity (B)
between position 1 (lowest
quantity) and position 4 or 6
(highest quantity).
M AX
3 2
1
4

+ -

C
D

9. DAILY USE
1. Open the water tap. 9.1 Using the detergent
2. Press the on/off button to activate
the appliance. D A B
Make sure that the appliance is in
programme selection mode.
• If the salt indicator is on, fill the 30

salt container. 20

• If the rinse aid indicator is on, fill

the rinse aid dispenser.
3. Load the baskets.
4. Add the detergent.
5. Set and start the correct programme C
for the type of load and the degree
of soil.
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A B D Starting a programme with

delay start
30
20
1. Set a programme.
2. Press again and again until the
display shows the delay time you
want to set (from 1 to 24 hours).
The delay indicator comes on.
C 3. Close the appliance door to start the
countdown.
While a countdown is running it is
possible to increase the delay time but
not to change the selection of the
1. Press the release button (B) to open programme and options.
the lid (C). When the countdown is completed, the
2. Put the detergent, in powder or programme starts.
tablets, in the compartment (A).
3. If the programme has a prewash
phase, put a small quantity of
Opening the door while the
detergent in the compartment (D). appliance operates
4. Close the lid. Make sure that the Opening the door while a programme is
release button locks into position. running stops the appliance. It may affect
the energy consumption and the
9.2 Setting and starting a programme duration. After closing the
programme door, the appliance continues from the
point of interruption.
The Auto Off function If the door is opened for
This function decreases energy more than 30 seconds
consumption by deactivating during the drying phase, the
automatically the appliance when it is not running programme ends. It
operating. does not happen if the door
is opened by AirDry
The function comes into operation:
function.
• 5 minutes after the completion of the
programme.
Do not try to close the
• After 5 minutes if the programme has
appliance door within 2
not started.
minutes after AirDry
automatically opens it, as
Starting a programme this may cause damage to
1. Keep the appliance door ajar. the appliance.
2. Press the on/off button to activate If, afterwards, the door is
the appliance. Make sure that the closed for another 3
appliance is in programme selection minutes, the running
mode. programme ends.
3. Press repeatedly or until the
display shows the number of the Cancelling the delay start while
chosen programme. The display the countdown operates
shows the programme number for
approximately 3 seconds and then When you cancel the delay start you
shows the programme duration. have to set the programme and options
4. Set the applicable options. again.
5. Close the appliance door to start the Press and hold RESET until the appliance
programme. is in programme selection mode.
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Cancelling the programme 1. Press the on/off button or wait for

the Auto Off function to
Press and hold RESET until the appliance automatically deactivate the
is in programme selection mode. appliance.
Make sure that there is detergent in the 2. Close the water tap.
detergent dispenser before you start a
new programme.

End of the programme

When the programme is completed the
display shows 0:00 .

10. HINTS AND TIPS

10.1 General tablets containing no additional
agents), rinse aid and salt separately
The following hints will ensure optimal for optimal cleaning and drying
cleaning and drying results in daily use results.
and also help to protect the • At least once a month run the
environment. appliance with the use of appliance
• Remove larger residues of food from cleaner which is particularly suitable
the dishes into the waste bin. for this purpose.
• Do not pre-rinse dishes by hand. • Detergent tablets do not fully dissolve
When needed, use the prewash with short programmes. To prevent
programme (if available) or select a detergent residues on the tableware,
programme with a prewash phase. we recommend that you use the
• Always use the whole space of the tablets with long programmes.
baskets. • Do not use more than the correct
• When loading the appliance, make quantity of detergent. Refer to the
sure that the dishes can be instructions on the detergent
completely reached and washed by packaging.
the water released from the spray arm
nozzles. Make sure that items do not 10.3 What to do if you want to
touch or cover each other. stop using multi-tablets
• You can use dishwasher detergent,
rinse aid and salt separately or you Before you start to use separately
can use the multi-tablets (e.g. ''3in1'', detergent, salt and rinse aid do the
''4in1'', ''All in 1''). Follow the following procedure.
instructions written on the packaging. 1. Set the highest level of the water
• Select the programme according to softener.
the type of load and degree of soil. 2. Make sure that the salt and rinse aid
With the ECO programme you have containers are full.
the most efficient use of water and 3. Start the shortest programme with a
energy consumption for crockery and rinsing phase. Do not add detergent
cutlery with normal soil. and do not load the baskets.
4. When the programme is completed,
10.2 Using salt, rinse aid and adjust the water softener according
detergent to the water hardness in your area.
5. Adjust the released quantity of rinse
• Only use salt, rinse aid and detergent aid.
for dishwasher. Other products can 6. Activate the rinse aid empty
cause damage to the appliance. notification.
• In areas with hard and very hard water
we recommend to use plain
dishwasher detergent (powder, gel,
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10.4 Loading the baskets • The filters are clean and correctly
installed.
• Only use the appliance to wash items • The cap of the salt container is tight.
that are dishwasher-safe. • The spray arms are not clogged.
• Do not put in the appliance items • There is dishwasher salt and rinse aid
made of wood, horn, aluminium, (unless you use multi- tablets).
pewter and copper. • The position of the items in the
• Do not put in the appliance items that baskets is correct.
can absorb water (sponges, • The programme is applicable for the
household cloths). type of load and for the degree of
• Remove remaining food from the soil.
items. • The correct quantity of detergent is
• Make soft the remaining burned food used.
on the items.
• Put hollow items (cups, glasses and 10.6 Unloading the baskets
pans) with the opening down.
• Make sure that cutlery and dishes do 1. Let the tableware cool down before
not bond together. Mix spoons with you remove it from the appliance.
other cutlery. Hot items can be easily damaged.
• Make sure that glasses do not touch 2. First remove items from the lower
other glasses. basket, then from the upper basket.
• Put small items in the cutlery basket. At the end of the program
• Put light items in the upper basket. water can still remain on the
Make sure that the items do not sides and on the door of the
move. appliance.
• Make sure that the spray arm can
move freely before you start a
programme.

10.5 Before starting a

programme
Make sure that:

11. CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING!
Before maintenance,
deactivate the appliance and C
disconnect the mains plug
from the main socket.

Dirty filters and clogged

spray arms decrease the
washing results. Make a B
check regularly and, if
necessary, clean them.
A
11.1 Cleaning the filters
The filter system is made of 3 parts.

1. Turn the filter (B) counterclockwise

and remove it.
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7. Reassemble the filters (B) and (C).

8. Put back the filter (B) in the flat filter
(A). Turn it clockwise until it locks.

2. Remove the filter (C) out of filter (B).

3. Remove the flat filter (A).

4. Wash the filters.

CAUTION!
An incorrect position of the
filters can cause bad
washing results and damage
to the appliance.

11.2 Cleaning the spray arms

Do not remove the spray arms. If the
holes in the spray arms are clogged,
remove remaining parts of soil with a thin
pointed object.

11.3 External cleaning

5. Make sure that there are no residues • Clean the appliance with a moist soft
of food or soil in or around the edge cloth.
of the sump. • Only use neutral detergents.
6. Put back in place the flat filter (A). • Do not use abrasive products,
Make sure that it is correctly abrasive cleaning pads or solvents.
positioned under the 2 guides.
11.4 Internal cleaning
• Carefully clean the appliance,
including the rubber gasket of the
door, with a soft damp cloth.
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• If you regularly use short duration • To maintain the performance of your

programmes, these can leave appliance at its best, we recommend
deposits of grease and limescale to use monthly a specific cleaning
inside the appliance. To prevent this, product for dishwashers. Follow
we recommend to run long duration carefully the instructions on the
programmes at least 2 times per packaging of the product.
month.

12. TROUBLESHOOTING
If the appliance does not start or it stops With some problems, the display
during operation, first check if you can shows an alarm code.
solve the problem by yourself with the
The majority of problems that can
help of the information in the table or
occur can be solved without the need
contact an Authorised Service Centre.
to contact an Authorised Service
WARNING! Centre.
Repairs not properly done
may result in serious risk to
the safety of the user. Any
repairs must be performed
by qualified personnel.

Problem and alarm code Possible cause and solution

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

The program does not start. • Make sure that the appliance door is closed.
• If the delay start is set, cancel the setting or wait for the
end of the countdown.
• The appliance has started the procedure to recharge
the resin inside the water softener. 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 display shows . too low. For this information, contact your local water
authority.
• Make sure that the water tap is not clogged.
• Make sure that the filter in the inlet hose is not clogged.
• Make sure that the inlet hose has no kinks or bends.

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 display shows . too low. For this information, contact your local water
authority.
• Make sure that the water tap is not clogged.
• Make sure that the filter in the inlet hose is not clogged.
• Make sure that the inlet hose has no kinks or bends.
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Problem and alarm code Possible cause and solution

The appliance does not • Make sure that the sink spigot is not clogged.
drain the water. • Make sure that the filter in the outlet hose is not clog-
The display shows . ged.
• Make sure that the interior filter system is not clogged.
• Make sure that the drain hose has no kinks or bends.

The anti-flood device is on. • Close the water tap and contact an Authorised Service
The display shows . Centre.

The appliance stops and • It is normal. It provides optimal cleaning results and en-
starts more times during op- ergy savings.
eration.

The program lasts too long. • Select the TimeSaver option to shorten the program
time.
• If the delayed start option is set, cancel the delay setting
or wait for the end of the countdown.

The remaining time in the • This is not a defect. The appliance is working correctly.
display increases and skips
nearly to the end of program
time.

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.

Rattling/knocking sounds • The tableware is not properly arranged in the baskets.

from inside the appliance. Refer to basket loading leaflet.
• 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.

the problem occurs again, contact an

Refer to "Before first use",
Authorised Service Centre.
"Daily use", or "Hints and
tips" for other possible For alarm codes not described in the
causes. table, contact an Authorised Service
Centre.
Once you have checked the appliance,
deactivate and activate the appliance. If
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12.1 The washing and drying results are not satisfactory

Problem Possible cause and solution

Poor washing results. • Refer to "Daily use", "Hints and tips" and basket
loading leaflet.
• Use more intensive washing programmes.
• Clean spray arm jets and filter. Refer to "Care and
Cleaning".

Poor drying results. • Tableware has been left for too long inside a closed
appliance.
• There is no rinse aid or the dosage of rinse aid is not
enough. Set the rinse aid dispenser to a higher level.
• Plastic items may need to be towel dried.
• For the best drying performance activate the option
XtraDry and set AirDry.
• We recommend to always use rinse aid, even in com-
bination with multi-tablets.

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

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 level to a higher level.
• The quality of the rinse aid can be the cause.

The dishes are wet. • For the best drying performance activate the option
XtraDry and set AirDry .
• The programme does not have a drying phase or has
a drying phase with low temperature.
• The rinse aid dispenser is empty.
• The quality of the rinse aid can be the cause.
• The quality of the multi-tablets can be the cause. Try a
different brand or activate the rinse aid dispenser and
use rinse aid and multi-tablets together.

The interior of the appliance is • This is not a defect of the appliance. it is caused by
wet. the humidity in the air that condenses on the walls.

Unusual foam during washing. • Use the detergent for dishwashers only.
• There is a leak in the rinse aid dispenser. Contact an
Authorised Service Centre.

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.
Avoid to put silver and stainless steel items close to-
gether.
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Problem Possible cause and solution

There are residues of deter- • The detergent tablet got stuck in the dispenser and
gent in the dispenser at the therefore was not completely washed away by water.
end of the programme. • Water cannot wash away the detergent from the dis-
penser. Make sure that the spray arm is 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".

Limescale deposits on the ta- • The level of salt is low, check the refill indicator.
bleware, on the tub and on • The cap of the salt container is loose.
the inside of the door. • Your tap water is hard. Refer to "The water softener".
• Even using multi-functional tabs use salt and set re-
generation of the water softener. Refer to "The water
softener".
• If lime scale deposits still remain, clean the appliance
with appliance cleaners which are particularly suitable
for this purpose.
• Try different detergent.
• Contact the detergent manufacturer.

Dull, discoloured or chipped • Make sure that only dishwasher-safe items are washed
tableware. in the appliance.
• Load and unload the basket carefully. Refer to 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) / 8 (0.8)

Water supply Cold water or hot water 2) max 60 °C

Capacity Place settings 13

Power consumption Left-on mode (W) 5.0

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Power consumption Off-mode (W) 0.50

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

14. SAUDI ARABIA - CUSTOMER SERVICE

Further after-sales service agencies E-mail: info@awadnahas.com
overseas
Website: www.awadnahas.com
In these countries our respective agents’
http://www.facebook.com/
own guarantee conditions are
awadbadinahas
applicable. Please obtain further details
directly. http://twitter.com/awadbadinahas
Awad Badi Nahas Trading Co. Ltd. Alia Trading Establishment
Address: P.O.BOX: 4101
RAWDAH DISTRICT, BEHIND SARI ST., Riyadh: 11491
JEDDAH P.O. BOX 11529 JEDDAH Showroom tel: 00966 1 464 5977
21463
Service Center tel: 00966 1 463 1957
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Fax: 00966 1 465 8103
Contact numbers:
Riyadh — Olaya
Tel: +966 2 2560888/+966 2 2561333
Makkah Road
Fax: +966 2 2560555
Saudi Arabia
Customer Service (Maintenance &
Spare Parts)
Tel: +966 2 920003240

15. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

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

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