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Cleaning and maintenance

ATTENTION: Always unplug the appliance when cleaning it

and when performing maintenance work. Do not use flammable

ATTENTION: Always unplug the appliance when cleaning it and

liquids to clean the machine.

when performing maintenance work. Do not use flammable

liquids to clean the machine.

CLEANING THE DISHWASHER

Any marks on the inside of the appliance may be

Cleaning the dishwasher

removed using a cloth dampened with water and

Any marks on the inside of the appliance may be removed using

a little vinegar.

a cloth dampened with water and a little vinegar.

The external surfaces of the machine and the

The external surfaces of the machine and the control panel

control panel can be cleaned using a non-abrasive

can be cleaned using a non-abrasive cloth which has been

cloth which has been dampened with water. Do

dampened with water. Do not use solvents or abrasive products.

not use solvents or abrasive products.

Preventing unpleasant odours

PREVENTING UNPLEASANT ODOURS

Always keep the door of the appliance ajar in order to avoid

Always keep the door of the appliance ajar in order to avoid mo-

moisture from forming and being trapped inside the machine.

isture from forming and being trapped inside the machine.

Clean the seals around the door and detergent dispensers

Clean the seals around the door and detergent dispensers regu-

regularly using a damp sponge. This will avoid food becoming

larly using a damp sponge. This will avoid food becoming trapped

trapped in the seals, which is the main cause behind the

in the seals, which is the main cause behind the formation of

formation of unpleasant odours.

unpleasant odours.

Cheking the water supply hose

CHEKING THE WATER SUPPLY HOSE

Check the inlet hose regularly for brittleness and cracks. If

Check the inlet hose regularly for brittleness and cracks. If dama-

damaged, replace it by a new hose available through our After-

ged, replace it by a new hose available through our After-Sales

Sales Service or your specialist dealer. Depending on the hose

Service or your specialist dealer. Depending on the hose type:

type:

If the inlet hose has a transparent coating, periodically check if

the colour intensifies locall . If yes, the hose may have a leak and

should be replaced.

For water stop hoses: check the small safety valve inspection

window (see arrow). If it is red, the water stop function was trig-

window (see arrow). If it is red, the water stop function was

gered, and the hose must be replaced by a new one.

triggered, and the hose must be replaced by a new one. For

For unscrewing this hose, press the release button while unscre-

unscrewing this hose, press the release button while unscrewing

wing the hose.

the hose.

CLEANING THE WATER INLET HOSE

Cleaning the water inlet hose

If the water hoses are new or have not been used for an exten-

If the water hoses are new or have not been used for an

ded period of time, let the water run to make sure it is clear and

extended period of time, let the water run to make sure it is

free of impurities before performing the necessary connections. If

clear and free of impurities before performing the necessary

this precaution is not taken, the water inlet could become blocked

connections. If this precaution is not taken, the water inlet could

and damage the dishwasher.

become blocked and damage the dishwasher.

CLEANING THE FILTER ASSEMBLY

Cleaning the filter assembly

Regularly clean the filter assembly so that the filters do not clo

Regularly clean the filter assembly so that the filters do not close

and that the waste water flows away correctl .

and that the waste water flows away correctl.

Using dishwasher with clogged filters or foreign objects inside fil-

Using dishwasher with clogged filters or foreign objects inside

tration system or sprayarms may cause unit malfunction resulting

filtration system or sprayarms may cause unit malfunction

in lose of performance, noisy work or higher resources usage.

resulting in lose of performance, noisy work or higher resources

The filter assembly consists of three filters which remove foo

usage.

residues from the washing water and then recirculate the water:

The filter assembly consists of three filters which remove foo

to obtain the best washing results, you need to keep them clean.

residues from the washing water and then recirculate the water:

The dishwasher must not be used without filters or if the

to obtain the best washing results, you need to keep them clean.

filter is loose.

The dishwasher must not be used without filters or if the

At least once per month or after each 30 cycles, check the filter

filter is loose.

assembly and if necessary clean it thoroughly under running

At least once per month or after each 30 cycles, check the filter

water, using a non-metallic brush and following the instructions

assembly and if necessary clean it thoroughly under running water,

below:

using a non-metallic brush and following the instructions below:

1. Turn the cylindrical filter A in an anti-clockwise direction and

Turn the cylindrical filter A in an anti-clockwise direction

pull it out (Fig 1).

and pull it out (Fig 1).

Remove the cup filter B by exerting a slight pressure on the

side flaps (Fig 2).

Slide out the stainless-steel plate filter C (Fig 3).

In case you find foreign objects (such as broken glass,

porc - lain, bones, fruit seeds etc.) please remove them

carefully.

2. Remove the cup filter B by exerting a slight pressure on the

side flaps (Fig 2).

Inspect the trap and remove any food residues. NEVER

3. Slide out the stainless-steel plate filter C (Fig 3).

REMOVE the wash-cycle pump protection (black detail) (Fig 4).

4. In case you find foreign objects (such as broken glass, porc -

lain, bones, fruit seeds etc.) please remove them carefully.

5. Inspect the trap and remove any food residues. NEVER RE-

MOVE the wash-cycle pump protection (black detail) (Fig 4).

After cleaning the filters, replace the filter assembly and fix it

position correctly; this is essential for maintaining the efficient

operation of the dishwasher.

Cleaning the spray arms

After cleaning the filters, replace the filter assembly and fix it

On occasions, food residue may become encrusted onto the

position correctly; this is essential for maintaining the efficient

spray arms and block the

operation of the dishwasher.

holes used to spray the water.

It is therefore recommended

CLEANING THE SPRAY ARMS

that you check the arms from

time to time and clean them

On occasions, food residue may

become encrusted onto the

with a small non-metallic

spray arms and block the holes

brush.

used to spray the water. It is

To remove the upper spray

therefore recommended that you

arm, turn the plastic locking

check the arms from time to time

ring in an anti-clockwise

and clean them with a small

direction. The upper spray

non-metallic brush.

arm should be replaced so

To remove the upper spray arm,

that the side with the greater

turn the plastic locking ring in an

number of holes is facing

anti-clockwise direction.

upwards.

The upper spray arm should be

The lower spray arm may

replaced so that the side with

be removed by pulling it

the greater number of holes is

upwards.

facing upwards.

Water softening system

Water softener automatically reduces water hardness,

The lower spray arm may be

consequently preventing scale buildup on heater, contributing

removed by pulling it upwards.

also to better cleaning efficienc . This system regenerates itself

with salt, therefore it is required to refill salt container when

empt . Frequency of regeneration depends on water hardness

level setting - by default regeneration takes place once per 5 Eco

cycles with water hardness level set to 3. Regeneration process

WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM

starts in final rins and finishes in drying phase, before cycle ends

Water softener automatically reduces water hardness, conse-

Single regeneration consumes:

quently preventing scale buildup on heater, contributing also to

~3.5L of water;

better cleaning efficienc . This system regenerates itself with salt,

takes up to 5 additional minutes for the cycle;

therefore it is required to refill salt container when empt . Frequen-

consumes below 0.005kWh of energy.

cy of regeneration depends on water hardness level setting - by

default regeneration takes place once per 5 Eco cycles with water

hardness level set to 3. Regeneration process starts in final rins

and finishes in drying phase, before cycle ends

Single regeneration consumes: ~3.5L of water; takes up to 5 addi-

tional minutes for the cycle; consumes below 0.005kWh of energy.