If you have a problem, read this
Your dishwasher may not work or not function properly. In many cases, these are problems which can be solved without having to call for a technician. Before calling the service centre, always check the points below.
The dishwasher won't start
■Is the water supply tap turned on?
■Is the water supply tap connected to the hose properly?
■Has the water in your home been cut off?
■Is the pressure of the water supply sufficient?
■Is the hose bent?
■Is the filter on the water supply hose blocked?
■Is the dishwasher door
open?
The dishes are not clean.
■Have you put the right amount of detergent into the dispenser?
■Is the wash cycle suitable for the dishes you have placed inside the appliance?
■Are the filter and microfilter clean?
■Can the sprayer arms turn freely?
The dishwasher won't drain.
■Is the drain hose bent?
Limescale deposits or a white film form on the dishes.
■Is the lid on the salt container closed properly?
■Is the rinse aid dosage correct?
Error messages.
Your dishwasher is equipped with a safety system which is able to detect any operating anomalies. These anomalies are reported by one or two wash cycle indicator lights "G" flashing rapidly.
Take a note of which lights are flashing,turntheapplianceoffand call for technical assistance.
Tap off alarm
If you have forgotten to turn the water tap on, your appliance will remind you of this by sounding a few short beeps for a few minutes. Turnthetaponandyourappliance will start up again after a few
minutes. Were you to be absent whenthesebeepsaresounded,the appliancewillbeblockedautomati- cally and indicator lights 2 and 3 (washandrinses)willflashrapidly. Turn the appliance off at the ON- OFF button, turn on the water tap and wait approximately 20 sec- onds before turning the appliance back on. Re-select a wash cycle as indicated in the "Selecting the wash cycle" paragraph and the ap- pliance will start.
Clogged filter alarm
If the appliance is blocked and indicator lights 1 (pre-wash) and 3 (rinses) flash rapidly, this means the filter is clogged by large particles of food residue. Turn the appliance off, clean the filter thoroughly and reposition it in its seatasillustratedonpage21.Then turnitbackonandre-selectawash cycle.
Water load solenoid valve malfunction alarm.
Ifindicatorlight2(wash)flashes rapidly,TURNthedishwasherOFF ANDBACKONAGAINafterone minute.Ifthealarmpersists,first turnoffthewatertaptoavoidany flooding and then cut off the electricity supply and call for technicalassistance.
You have checked everything, but the dishwasher still doesn't work and the problem persists?
Call an authorised service centre nearyouandremembertomention:
•the type of malfunction
•themodelmark(Mod….)andthe serialnumber(S/N….)indicatedon theratingplatelocatedontheinner door, to one side.
Never call upon the services of unauthorised technicians and always refuse spare parts
Your dishwasher was built in accordance with the strictest international safety regulations. They protect you and your family. Read the instructions and information contained in this manual: they will provide you with useful hints as to installation, use and maintenance safety. To avoid nasty surprises.
1.Dispose of the packaging material carefully (follow the instructions on how to divide your rubbish up provided by yourlocalCouncil)
2.After removing the packaging, check to make sure your appliance is intact. Ifindoubt,contactaqualified professional.
3.Yourdishwashermustonlybe usedbyadultsandforwashing householddishes,accordingto the instructions included in this manual. Do not touch the appliance with wet hands or feet or barefoot.
4.We discourage the use of extension leads and multiple plugs. If the electricity supply wire is not long enough, then have it replaced with one of the correct length and remember that it should be free of bends or dangerous kinks.
5.If the appliance is not operating properly or if maintenance operations are necessary, disconnect the dishwasher from the mains power supply (unplugit!).
6.Keep children away from the dishwasherwhenitisopenand keep detergents out of their reach.
7.Your dishwasher is not to be installedoutdoors,notevenif the area is covered by a roof: it is extremely dangerous to leave it exposed to rain and thunderstorms.
8.Do not touch the heating element during or straight after a wash cycle.
9.Do not lean or sit on the door when it is open, as this could overturnthedishwasher.
10.Iftheappliancemalfunctions, turnoffthewaterinlettapand disconnect the plug from the wall socket. Then try
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