FUE53610ZM EN User Manual

Dishwasher

USER
MANUAL
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION...................................................................................... 3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................... 4
3. INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................6
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...................................................................................7
5. CONTROL PANEL................................................................................................8
6. PROGRAMMES....................................................................................................9
7. SETTINGS.......................................................................................................... 10
8. OPTIONS............................................................................................................ 13
9. BEFORE FIRST USE..........................................................................................14
10. DAILY USE....................................................................................................... 15
11. HINTS AND TIPS..............................................................................................17
12. CARE AND CLEANING.................................................................................... 19
13. TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................... 21
14. TECHNICAL INFORMATION............................................................................25
15. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS......................................................................26

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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.

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

use does not exceed (average) domestic usage levels.
• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• The operating water pressure (minimum and
maximum) must be between 0.05 (0.5) / 1 (10) MPa
(bar).
• Follow the maximum number of 13 place settings.
• The appliance door should not be left in an open
position to avoid the tripping hazard.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• WARNING: Knives and other utensils with sharp
points must be loaded in the basket with their points
down or placed in a horizontal position.
• 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 install or use the appliance
where the temperature is less than 0
WARNING! °C.
Only a qualified person must • Install the appliance in a safe and
install this appliance. suitable place that meets installation
requirements.
• Remove all the packaging. • Do not use the appliance before
• Do not install or use a damaged installing it in the built-in structure due
appliance. to safety manner.
• Follow the installation instructions
supplied with the appliance. 2.2 Electrical connection
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use WARNING!
safety gloves and enclosed footwear. Risk of fire and electric
shock.
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• Warning: this appliance is designed to

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

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

3. INSTALLATION
Valid only for Germany: Before
WARNING!
installation, refer to the chapter
Refer to Safety chapters
"Rückschlagventil" in the German user
before installation.
manual.
For detailed installation information, see
the installation instruction supplied with
the appliance.
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4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1 2

11

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3

1 Upper spray arm 9 Cutlery basket

2 Lower spray arm 10 Lower basket
3 Filters 11 Upper basket
4 Rating plate The graphics is a general
5 Salt container overview. For more details,
6 Air vent refer to other chapters or
documents provided with the
7 Rinse aid dispenser appliance.
8 Detergent dispenser
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5. CONTROL PANEL
1

2 3 4 5

8 7 6

1 On/off button 6 Option button

2 Program button 7 Indicators
3 Programme indicators 8 Start button
4 Display
5 Delay button

5.1 Indicators

Indicator Description

Salt indicator. It is on when the salt container needs refilling. It is always

off while the programme operates.

Rinse aid indicator. It is on when the rinse aid dispenser needs refilling. It
is always off while the programme operates.

Washing phase indicator. It is on when the washing phase operates.

Rinsing phase indicator. It is on when the rinsing phase operates.

Drying phase indicator. It is on when the drying phase operates.

End indicator. It is on when the programme is completed.

Door indicator. It is on when the appliance door is open or not correctly

closed.

Delay indicator.
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Indicator Description

TimeSaver indicator.

XtraDry indicator.

6. PROGRAMMES
The order of the programmes in the table may not reflect their sequence on the control
panel.

Programme Degree of soil Programme phases Options

Type of load

1) Normal soil • Prewash • XtraDry

Crockery and cutlery • Dishwashing 50 °C
• Rinses
• Dry

2) All • Prewash • XtraDry

Crockery, cutlery, • Dishwashing from 45 °C
pots and pans to 70 °C
• Rinses
• Dry

3) Heavy soil • Prewash • TimeSaver

Crockery, cutlery, • Dishwashing 70 °C • XtraDry
pots and pans • Rinses
• Dry

4) Light soil • Dishwashing 60 °C • XtraDry

Crockery and cutlery • Rinses

5) Normal or light soil • Dishwashing 45 °C • XtraDry

Delicate crockery • Rinses
and glassware • Dry
1) This programme offers the most efficient use of water and energy consumption for crockery and cut‐
lery with normal soil. This is the standard programme for test institutes. This programme is used to as‐
sess compliance with the Ecodesign Comission Regulation (EU) 2019/2022.
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) This programme is designed to wash heavily soiled items with high water pressure and at a high tem‐
perature.
4) This programme is suitable for washing a load or a half load with fresh soil. It gives good washing re‐
sults in a short time.
5) This programme controls the temperature of the water to provide special care for delicate items, glass‐
ware in particular.
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6.1 Consumption values

Programme 1)2) Water Energy Duration

(l) (kWh) (min)

9.9 0.835 237

10.9 1.364 160

13.6 1.455 174

8.2 0.727 30

12.7 1.000 85

1) The pressure and the temperature of the water, the variations of the mains supply, the options, the
quantity of dishes and the degree of soil can change the values.
2) The values for programmes other than ECO are indicative only.

6.2 Information for test institutes

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

7. SETTINGS
7.1 Programme selection is on and the display shows the
mode and user mode programme duration.
When the appliance is in programme After activation, the appliance is in
selection mode it is possible to set a programme selection mode by default. If
programme and to enter the user mode. not, set the programme selection mode
the following way:
Settings available in the user mode:
• The level of water softener according Press and hold simultaneously Delay
to the water hardness. and Option until the appliance is in
• Activation or deactivation of the rinse programme selection mode.
aid empty notification.
• Activation or deactivation of AirDry. How to enter user mode
As the appliance stores the saved Make sure the appliance is in
settings, there is no need to configure programme selection mode.
it before every cycle.
To enter user mode, press and hold
simultaneously Delay and Option until
How to set the programme
the indicators , and
selection mode flash and the display is blank.
The appliance is in programme selection
mode when the programme indicator
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7.2 The water softener The water softener should be adjusted

according to the hardness of the water in
The water softener removes minerals your area. Your local water authority can
from the water supply, which would have advise you on the hardness of the water
a negative effect on the washing results in your area. Set the right level of the
and on the appliance. water softener to assure good washing
The higher the content of these minerals, results.
the harder your water is. Water hardness
is measured in equivalent scales.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Regardless of the type of detergent

used, set the proper water hardness Water softener lev‐ Amount of water
level to keep the salt refill indicator el (l)
active.
1 250
Multi-tabs containing salt are
not effective enough to 2 100
soften hard water.
3 62
Regeneration process
For the correct water softener operation, 4 47
the resin of the softener device needs to 5 25
be regenerated regularly. This process is
automatic and is the part of the normal 6 17
dishwasher operation.
7 10
When the prescribed quantity of water
(see values in the table) has been used 8 5
since the previous regeneration process,
a new regeneration process will be 9 3
initiated between the final rinse and the
programme end.
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• The indicators and

Water softener lev‐ Amount of water are off.
el (l)
• The indicator still flashes.
10 3 • The display shows the current
setting: e.g. = level 5.
In case of the high water softener setting, 2. Press Program repeatedly to change
it may occur also in the middle of the the setting.
programme, before the rinse (twice 3. Press the on/off button to confirm the
during a programme). Regeneration setting.
initiation has no impact on the cycle
duration, unless it occurs in the middle of 7.3 The rinse aid empty
a programme or at the end of a
programme with a short drying phase. In
notification
such cases, the regeneration prolongs The rinse aid helps to dry the dishes
the total duration of a programme by without streaks and stains. It is
additional 5 minutes. automatically released during the final
Subsequently, the rinsing of the water rinse.
softener that lasts 5 minutes may begin When the rinse aid chamber is empty,
in the same cycle or at the beginning of the rinse aid indicator turns on. If the
the next programme. This activity drying results are satisfactory while using
increases the total water consumption of multi-tablets only, you can deactivate the
a programme by additional 4 litres and notification for refilling the rinse aid.
the total energy consumption of a However, for best drying performance,
programme by additional 2 Wh. The always use rinse aid.
rinsing of the softener ends with a
If standard detergent or multi-tablets
complete drain.
without rinse aid are used, activate the
Each performed softener rinse (possible notification to keep the rinse aid refill
more than one in the same cycle) may indicator active.
prolong the programme duration by
another 5 minutes when it occurs at any How to deactivate the rinse
point at the beginning or in the middle of aid empty notification
a programme.
Make sure the appliance is in user mode.
All the consumption values
mentioned in this section are 1. Press Start.
determined in line with the • The indicators and are
currently applicable standard off.
in laboratory conditions with
water hardness 2.5mmol/L • The indicator still
(water softener: level 3) flashes.
according to the regulation: • The display shows the current
2019/2022 . setting.
The pressure and the – = rinse aid empty
temperature of water as well notification activated.
as the variations of the – = rinse aid empty
mains supply can change notification deactivated.
the values. 2. Press Start to change the setting.
3. Press on/off to confirm the setting.
How to set the water softener
level 7.4 AirDry
Make sure the appliance is in user mode. AirDry improves the drying results with
less energy consumption. During the
1. Press Program.
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drying phase, the door opens The duration of the drying phase and the
automatically and remains ajar. door opening time vary depending on the
selected programme and options.
To improve the drying performance refer
to the XtraDry option or activate AirDry.
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

Make sure the appliance is in user mode.
1. Press Delay.
CAUTION!
Do not try to close the • The indicators and
appliance door within 2 are off.
minutes after automatic
opening. This can cause • The indicator still flashes.
damage to the appliance. • The display shows the current
setting: = AirDry activated.
AirDry is automatically activated with all 2. Press Delay to change the setting:
programmes excluding (if = AirDry deactivated.
applicable). 3. Press on/off to confirm the setting.

8. OPTIONS
Desired options must be If an option is not applicable
activated every time before to a programme, the related
you start a programme. indicator is off or it flashes
It is not possible to activate quickly for a few seconds
or deactivate options while a and then goes out.
programme is running.
Activating options can affect
The option button toggles the water and energy
between the available consumption as well as the
options and their possible programme duration.
combinations.
8.1 XtraDry
Not all options are
compatible with each other. Activate this option to boost the drying
If you select non compatible performance. With XtraDry on, the
options, the appliance duration of some programmes, water
automatically deactivates consumption and the last rinse
one or more of them. Only temperature can be affected.
the indicators of the still XtraDry is a permanent option for all
active options are on.
programmes other than and need
not to be selected at every cycle.
In the other programmes the setting of
XtraDry is permanent and it is
automatically used in next cycles. This
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configuration can be changed at any washing and the drying phases are
time. shorter.
The total programme duration decreases
Every time is by approximately 50%.
activated, XtraDry is off and
needs to be chosen The washing results are the same as
manually. with the normal programme duration. The
drying results can decrease.
Activating XtraDry deactivates
TimeSaver and vice versa. How to activate TimeSaver
How to activate XtraDry Press Option until the indicator is on.
The display shows the updated
Press Option until the indicator is on. programme duration.
The display shows the updated
programme duration.

8.2 TimeSaver
This option increases the pressure and
the temperature of the water. The

9. BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Make sure that the current level of How to fill the salt container
the water softener agrees with the
hardness of the water supply. If 1. Turn the cap of the salt container
not, adjust the level of the water counterclockwise and remove it.
softener. 2. Put 1 litre of water in the salt
2. Fill the salt container. container (only for the first time).
3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser. 3. Fill the salt container with 1 kg of salt
4. Open the water tap. (until it is full).
5. Start a programme to remove any
processing residuals that can still be
inside the appliance. Do not use
detergent and do not put dishes in
the baskets.
After starting the programme, the
appliance recharges the resin in the
water softener for up to 5 minutes. The
washing phase starts only after this
procedure is complete. The procedure is
repeated periodically.
4. Carefully shake the funnel by its
9.1 The salt container handle to get the last granules inside.
5. Remove the salt around the opening
CAUTION!
of the salt container.
Use only regeneration salt
for dishwashers. Do not use
kitchen salt.

The salt is used to recharge the resin in

the water softener and to assure good
washing results in daily use.
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6. Turn the cap clockwise to close the

CAUTION!
salt container.
The compartment (A) is for
CAUTION! rinse aid only. Do not fill it
Water and salt can come out with detergent.
of the salt container when
you fill it. To prevent CAUTION!
corrosion, fill the salt Only use rinse aid designed
container and then specifically for dishwashers.
immediately start a complete
dishwashing cycle with 1. Press the release button (D) to open
detergent. the lid (C).
2. Fill the dispenser (A) until the rinse
aid reaches the marking ''MAX''.
9.2 How to fill the rinse aid 3. Remove the spilled rinse aid with an
dispenser absorbent cloth to prevent excessive
foam formation.
A B 4. Close the lid. Make sure that the
release button locks into position.
You can turn the selector of
M AX
the released quantity (B)
3 2 between position 1 (lowest
1
4

+ -

quantity) and position 4 or 6

(highest quantity).

C
D

10. DAILY USE

1. Open the water tap. 10.1 Using the detergent
2. Press the on/off button to activate the
appliance. A B
Make sure that the appliance is in
programme selection mode.
• If the salt indicator is on, fill the
salt container. 30

• If the rinse aid indicator is on, fill 20

the rinse aid dispenser.

3. Load the baskets.
4. Add the detergent.
5. Set and start a programme suitable C
for the type of load and the degree of
soil.

CAUTION!
Only use detergent
specifically designed for
dishwashers.

1. Press the release button (B) to open

the lid (C).
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2. Put the detergent, in powder or Starting a programme with

tablets, in the compartment (A).
3. If the programme has a prewash
delay start
phase, put a small quantity of 1. Set a programme.
detergent on the inner part of the 2. Press Delay repeatedly until the
appliance door. display shows the desired delay time
4. Close the lid. Make sure that the (from 1 to 24 hours).
release button locks into position. 3. Press Start to begin the countdown.
For information about the • The indicator is on.
detergent dosage, refer to • The remaining time counts down
the manufacturer's in hours. The final hour is
instructions on the displayed in minutes.
packaging of the product. When the countdown is completed, the
Usually, 20 - 25 ml of gel programme starts and the indicator of the
detergent is adequate for running phase is on. The indicator is
washing a load with normal off.
soil.
Opening the door while the
Do not fill the compartment
(A) with more than 30 ml of appliance operates
gel detergent. Opening the door while a programme is
running stops the appliance. It may affect
10.2 Setting and starting a the energy consumption and the
programme programme duration. After closing the
door, the appliance continues from the
point of interruption.
The Auto Off function
This function decreases energy If the door is opened for
consumption by deactivating more than 30 seconds
automatically the appliance when it is not during the drying phase, the
operating. running programme ends. It
does not happen if the door
The function comes into operation: is opened by AirDry function.
• 5 minutes after the programme is
complete. Do not try to close the
• After 5 minutes if a programme was appliance door within 2
not started. minutes after AirDry
automatically opens it as this
Starting a programme may cause damage to the
appliance.
1. Press the on/off button to activate the
If, afterwards, the door is
appliance. Make sure that the
closed for at least 3 minutes,
appliance is in programme selection
the running programme
mode and the door is closed.
ends.
2. Press Program again and again until
the indicator of the desired
programme is on. Cancelling the delay start
The display shows the programme while the countdown
duration. operates
3. Set the applicable options.
4. Press Start to start the programme. When you cancel the delay start you
• The indicator of the running phase have to set the programme and options
is on. again.
• The programme duration starts to
decrease with steps of 1 minute.
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Press simultaneously Delay and Option All buttons are inactive except for the
until the appliance is in programme on/off button.
selection mode.
1. Press the on/off button or wait for the
Auto Off function to automatically
Cancelling the programme deactivate the appliance.
Press and hold simultaneously Delay If you open or close the door before
and Option until the appliance is in the activation of Auto Off, the
programme selection mode. appliance is automatically
Make sure that there is detergent in the deactivated.
detergent dispenser before you start a 2. Close the water tap.
new programme.

End of the programme

When the programme is complete, the
display shows 0:00. The indicator is
on.

11. HINTS AND TIPS

11.1 General • Select a programme according to the
type of load and the degree of soil.
Follow the hints below to ensure optimal
cleaning and drying results in daily use offers the most efficient use of
and to protect the environment. water and energy consumption.
• To prevent limescale buildup inside
• Washing dishes in the dishwasher as the appliance:
instructed in the user manual usually – Refill the salt container whenever
consumes less water and energy than necessary.
washing dishes by hand. – Use the recommended dosage of
• Load the dishwasher to its full the detergent and rinse aid.
capacity to save water and energy. – Make sure that the current level of
For best cleaning results, arrange the water softener agrees with the
items in the baskets as instructed in hardness of the water supply.
the user manual and do not overload – Follow the instructions in the
the baskets. chapter "Care and cleaning".
• Do not pre-rinse dishes by hand. It
increases the water and energy 11.2 Using salt, rinse aid and
consumption. When needed, select a
programme with a prewash phase.
detergent
• Remove larger residues of food from • Only use salt, rinse aid and detergent
the dishes and empty cups and for dishwasher. Other products can
glasses before putting them inside the cause damage to the appliance.
appliance. • In areas with hard and very hard
• Soak or slightly scour cookware with water we recommend to use plain
firmly cooked-on or baked-on food dishwasher detergent (powder, gel,
before washing it in the appliance. tablets containing no additional
• Make sure that items in the baskets agents), rinse aid and salt separately
do not touch or cover each other. for optimal cleaning and drying
Only then can the water completely results.
reach and wash the dishes. • At least once a month run the
• You can use dishwasher detergent, appliance with the use of appliance
rinse aid and salt separately or you cleaner which is particularly suitable
can use the multi-tablets (e.g. ''All in for this purpose.
1''). Follow the instructions on the
packaging.
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• Detergent tablets do not fully dissolve • Use the appliance to wash

with short programmes. To prevent dishwasher-safe items only.
detergent residues on the tableware, • Do not wash in the appliance items
we recommend that you use the made of wood, horn, aluminium,
tablets with long programmes. pewter and copper as they could
• Do not use more than the correct crack, warp, get discoloured or pitted.
quantity of detergent. Refer to the • Do not wash in the appliance items
instructions on the detergent that can absorb water (sponges,
packaging. household cloths).
• Always use the correct quantity of • Put hollow items (cups, glasses and
detergent. Insufficient dosage of pans) with the opening facing
detergent can result in poor cleaning downwards.
results and hard-water filming or • Make sure that glass items do not
spotting on the items. Using too much touch each other.
detergent with soft or softened water • Put light items in the upper basket.
results in detergent residues on the Make sure that the items do not move
dishes. Adjust the amount of freely.
detergent based on the water • Put cutlery and small items in the
hardness. Refer to the instructions on cutlery basket.
the detergent packaging. • Move the upper basket upwards to
• Always use the correct quantity of accommodate large items in the lower
rinse aid. Insufficient dosage of rinse basket.
aid decreases the drying results. • Make sure that the spray arms can
Using too much rinse aid results in move freely before you start a
bluish layers on the items. programme.
• Make sure that the water softener
level is correct. If the level is too high, 11.5 Before starting a
the increased quantity of salt in the programme
water might result in rust on cutlery.
Before you start the selected
11.3 What to do if you want to programme, make sure that:
stop using multi-tablets • The filters are clean and correctly
installed.
Before you start to use separately
• The cap of the salt container is tight.
detergent, salt and rinse aid do the
• The spray arms are not clogged.
following procedure.
• There is enough salt and rinse aid
1. Set the highest level of the water (unless you use multi-tablets).
softener. • The arrangement of the items in the
2. Make sure that the salt and rinse aid baskets is correct.
containers are full. • The programme is suitable to the type
3. Start the shortest programme with a of load and the degree of soil.
rinsing phase. Do not add detergent • The correct quantity of detergent is
and do not put dishes in the baskets. used.
4. When the programme is completed,
adjust the water softener according 11.6 Unloading the baskets
to the water hardness in your area.
5. Adjust the released quantity of rinse 1. Let the tableware cool down before
aid. you remove it from the appliance. Hot
6. Activate the rinse aid empty items can be easily damaged.
notification. 2. First remove items from the lower
basket, then from the upper basket.
11.4 Loading the baskets After the programme is
completed, water can still
• Always use the whole space of the
remain on the inside
baskets.
surfaces of the appliance.
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12. CARE AND CLEANING

3. Reassemble the filters as instructed
WARNING!
in this chapter.
Before maintenance,
deactivate the appliance and
disconnect the mains plug 12.3 External cleaning
from the main socket. • Clean the appliance with a moist soft
cloth.
Dirty filters and clogged • Only use neutral detergents.
spray arms decrease the • Do not use abrasive products,
washing results. Make a abrasive cleaning pads or solvents.
check regularly and, if
necessary, clean them. 12.4 Cleaning the filters
The filter system is made of 3 parts.
12.1 Internal cleaning
• Clean the appliance interior with a soft
damp cloth.
• Do not use abrasive products, C
abrasive cleaning pads, sharp tools,
strong chemicals, scourer or solvents.
• Wipe clean the door, including the
rubber gasket, once a week.
• To maintain the performance of your
appliance, use a cleaning product B
designed for dishwashers at least
once every two months. Carefully
follow the instructions on the A
packaging of the product.
• Using short-duration programmes
regularly can cause grease and
limescale buildup inside the
appliance. Run long-duration 1. Turn the filter (B) counterclockwise
programmes at least twice a month to and remove it.
prevent the buildup.

12.2 Removal of foreign

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

1. Disassemble the filters system as

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

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

12.5 Cleaning the lower spray

arm
We recommend to clean the lower spray
arm regularly to prevent soil from
5. Make sure that there are no residues clogging the holes.
of food or soil in or around the edge Clogged holes can cause unsatisfactory
of the sump. washing results.
6. Put back in place the flat filter (A).
Make sure that it is correctly 1. To remove the lower spray arm, pull
positioned under the 2 guides. it upwards.

2. Wash the spray arm under running

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

3. To install the spray arm back, press it spray arm
downwards. Do not remove the upper spray arm. If
the openings in the spray arm are
clogged, remove the remaining particles
of soil with a thin pointed object, e.g. a
toothpick.

13. TROUBLESHOOTING
to contact an Authorised Service
WARNING!
Centre.
Improper repair of the
appliance may pose a Refer to the below table for information
danger to the safety of the on possible problems.
user. Any repairs must be With some problems, the display shows
performed by qualified an alarm code.
personnel.

The majority of problems that may

occur can be solved without the need

Problem and alarm code Possible cause and solution

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

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

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 i10 or too low. For this information, contact your local water
i11. 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 • Make sure that the sink spigot is not clogged.
drain the water. • Make sure that the interior filter system is not clogged.
The display shows i20. • Make sure that the drain hose has no kinks or bends.

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

The display shows i30. • Make sure that the appliance is correctly installed.
• Make sure the baskets are loaded as instructed in the
user manual.

Malfunction of the water lev‐ • Make sure that the filters are clean.
el detection sensor. • Switch the appliance off and on.
The display shows i41 - i44.

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

pump or the drain pump.
The display shows i51 - i59
or i5A - i5F.

The temperature of the wa‐ • Make sure that the temperature of the inlet water does
ter inside the appliance is not exceed 60°C.
too high or malfunction of • Switch the appliance off and on.
the temperature sensor oc‐
curred.
The display shows i61 or
i69.

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

appliance.
The display shows iC0 or
iC3.

The level of water inside the • Switch the appliance off and on.
appliance is too high. • Make sure that the filters are clean.
The display shows iF1. • Make sure that the outlet hose is installed at the right
height above the floor. Refer to the installation instruc‐
tions.

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

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

The displayed programme • The pressure and the temperature of the water, the var‐
duration is different than the iations of the mains supply, the options, the quantity of
duration in the consumption dishes and the degree of soil can change the pro‐
values table. gramme duration.

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

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

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.

Refer to "Before first use", WARNING!

"Daily use", or "Hints and We do not recommend using
tips" for other possible the appliance until the
causes. problem has been
completely fixed. Unplug the
Once you have checked the appliance, appliance and do not plug it
deactivate and activate the appliance. If in again until you are certain
the problem occurs again, contact an that it operates correctly.
Authorised Service Centre.
For alarm codes not described in the
table, contact an Authorised Service
Centre.
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13.1 The washing and drying results are not satisfactory

Problem Possible cause and solution

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

Poor drying results. • Tableware was left for too long inside the closed appli‐
ance.
• There is no rinse aid or the dosage of rinse aid is not
sufficient. 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 use rinse aid always, even in com‐
bination with multi-tablets.

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

There are stains and dry water • The released quantity of rinse aid is not sufficient. Ad‐
drops on glasses and dishes. just the rinse aid 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 the rinse aid and multi-tablets together.

The interior of the appliance is • This is not a defect of the appliance. Humid air con‐
wet. densates on the appliance walls.

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

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 was 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 arms are not blocked
or clogged.
• Make sure that items in the baskets do not impede the
lid of the detergent dispenser from opening.

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

Limescale deposits on the ta‐ • The level of salt is low, check the refill indicator.
bleware, on the tub and on the • The cap of the salt container is loose.
inside of the door. • Your tap water is hard. Refer to "The water soften‐
er".
• Use salt and set regeneration of the water softener
even when multi-functional tablets are used. Refer to
"The water softener".
• Refer to "Internal cleaning".
• Try a different detergent.
• Contact the detergent manufacturer.

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

Refer to "Before first use",

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

14. TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Dimensions Width / height / depth (mm) 596 / 818-878 / 575

Electrical connection 1) Voltage (V) 220 - 240

Frequency (Hz) 50

Water supply pressure Min. / max. MPa (bar) 0.05 (0.5) / 1 (10)

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

Capacity Place settings 13

1) Refer to the rating plate for other values.
2) If the hot water comes from alternative source of energy (e.g. solar panels), use the hot water supply
to decrease energy consumption.
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14.1 Link to the EU EPREL EPREL database using the link https://
eprel.ec.europa.eu and the model name
database and product number that you can find on
The QR code on the energy label the rating plate of the appliance. Refer to
supplied with the appliance provides a the chapter "Product description".
web link to the registration of this For more detailed information about the
appliance in the EU EPREL database. energy label, visit
Keep the energy label for reference www.theenergylabel.eu.
together with the user manual and all
other documents provided with this
appliance.
It is possible to find information related to
the performance of the product in the EU

15. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

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

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