ZANUSSI ZSFN121W3 Slimline Dishwasher User Manual

: June 12, 2024
: Zanussi

ZANUSSI ZSFN121W3 Slimline Dishwasher

ZANUSSI-ZSFN121W3-Slimline-Dishwasher-product

Product Information

The ZSFN121W3 is a dishwasher manufactured by Zanussi. It is designed to efficiently clean and sanitize your dishes, cutlery, pots, and pans. The dishwasher comes with various features and indicators to ensure a convenient and effective washing experience. The product description includes a worktop, upper and lower spray arms, filters, rating plate, salt container, air vent, rinse aid dispenser, detergent dispenser, cutlery basket, and upper and lower baskets. The control panel consists of an on/off indicator, program marker, indicators, delay button, start button, and program knob. The dishwasher offers multiple programs to accommodate different dishwashing needs. It also provides consumption values for water, energy, and duration for each program. The appliance meets safety standards and comes with installation instructions and safety guidelines.

Product Usage Instructions

Before using the dishwasher, carefully read the user manual provided.
Ensure that the appliance is installed by a qualified person to prevent any risks or damage.
Make the necessary electrical connections following the provided instructions to avoid fire or electric shock hazards.
Connect the dishwasher to a water supply as instructed.
Follow the safety instructions and precautions mentioned in the user manual.
Load the dishwasher with crockery, cutlery, pots, and pans according to the recommended load capacity.
Adjust the degree of soil on the dishes to select the appropriate program.
Refer to the control panel indicators to monitor the different phases of the dishwashing cycle.
If required, refill the salt container and rinse aid dispenser indicated by their respective indicators.
Select the desired program using the program knob and press the start button to begin the washing cycle.
After the cycle is complete, unload the clean and dry dishes from the dishwasher.
For more detailed information or troubleshooting, refer to other chapters or documents provided with the appliance.

Note:
For any questions or concerns related to the dishwasher or for performance testing information, refer to the service book provided or contact Zanussi customer support.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO:
Get usage advice, brochures, trouble shooter, service and repair information: www.zanussi.com/support.

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.

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.

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 houses and other similar accommodations 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 0.5 (0.05) / 10 (1.0) bar (MPa)
Follow the maximum number of 9 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.
WARNING: Knives and other utensils with sharp points must be loaded in the basket with their points down or placed in a horizontal position.
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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION

WARNING!
Only a qualified person must install this appliance.

Remove all the packaging.
Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance.
Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
Do not install or use the appliance where the temperature is less than 0 °C.
Install the appliance in a safe and suitable place that meets installation requirements.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric shock.

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 the mains plug and to the mains cable. Should the mains cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by our Authorised Service Centre.
Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.
Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
This appliance is fitted with a 13 A mains plug. If it is necessary to change the mains plug fuse, use only a 13 A ASTA (BS 1362) fuse (UK and Ireland only).

WATER CONNECTION

Do not cause damage to the water hoses.
Before connection to new pipes, pipes not used for a long time, where repair work has been carried out or new devices fitted (water meters, etc.), let the water flow until it is clean and clear.
Ensure that there are no visible water leaks during and after the first use of the appliance.
If the water inlet hose is damaged, immediately close the water tap and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Contact the Authorised Service Centre to replace the water inlet hose.

USE

Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance.
Dishwasher detergents are dangerous. Follow the safety instructions on the detergent packaging.
Do not drink and play with the water in the appliance.
Do not remove the dishes from the appliance until the programme is complete. Some detergent may remain on the dishes.
Do not store items or apply pressure on the open door of the appliance.
The appliance can release hot steam if you open the door while a programme operates.

SERVICE

To repair the appliance contact the Authorised Service Centre. Use original spare parts only.
Please note that self-repair or non-professional repair can have safety consequences and might void the guarantee.
The following spare parts will be available for 7 years after the model has been discontinued: motor, circulation and drain pump, heaters and heating elements, including heat 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 and firmware including reset software. Please note that some of these spare parts are only available to professional repairers, and that not all spare parts are relevant for all models.
The following spare parts will be available for 10 years after the model has been discontinued: door hinge and seals, other seals, spray arms, drain filters, interior racks and plastic peripherals such as baskets and lids.
Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product and spare part lamps sold separately: These lamps are intended to withstand extreme physical conditions in household appliances, such as temperature, vibration, humidity, or are intended to signal information about the operational status of the appliance. They are not intended to be used in other applications and are not suitable for household room illumination.

DISPOSAL

WARNING! Risk of injury or suffocation.

Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
Remove the door catch to prevent children and pets to get closed in the appliance.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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Worktop
Upper spray arms
Lower spray arm
Filters
Rating plate
Salt container
Air vent
Rinse aid dispenser
Detergent dispenser
Cutlery basket
Lower basket
Upper basket

The graphic is a general overview. For more details, refer to other chapters or documents provided with the appliance.

CONTROL PANEL

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On/off indicator
Programme marker
Indicators
Delay button
Start button
Programme knob

INDICATORS

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PROGRAMMES

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

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This programme offers the most efficient use of water and energy consumption for crockery and cutlery with normal soil. This is the standard programme for test institutes. This programme is used to assess compliance with the UK Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regulations.
Automatic door opening during the drying phase. Refer to “Settings”.
With this programme, you can quickly rinse off food remains from dishes and prevent odours forming in the appliance. Do not use detergent with this programme.

CONSUMPTION VALUES

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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.
The values for programmes other than ECO are indicative only.

INFORMATION FOR TEST INSTITUTES
To receive the necessary information for conducting performance tests (e.g. according to: BS 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.

SETTINGS

PROGRAMME SELECTION MODE AND USER MODE
When the appliance is in programme selection mode, you can set a programme and enter user mode.

Settings available in the user mode:

The level of water softener according to the water hardness.
Activation or deactivation of the rinse aid empty notification.
The level of rinse aid according to the required dosage.
Activation or deactivation of the AirDry.

The saved settings remain valid until you change them again.

How to set the programme selection mode

The appliance is in programme selection mode when the on/off indicator is on and the indicator flashes.
After activation, the appliance is in programme selection mode by default. If not, set the programme selection mode the following way:
Press and hold until the appliance is in programme selection mode.

THE WATER SOFTENER

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

Water hardness

German degrees (°dH)

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French degrees (°fH)

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mmol/l

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mg/l (ppm)

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Clarke de- grees

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Water softener level

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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

German degrees (°dH)

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French degrees (°fH)

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mmol/l

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mg/l (ppm)

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Clarke de- grees

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Water softener level

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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)

Factory setting.
Do not use salt at this level.

Regardless of the type of detergent used, set the proper water hardness level to keep the salt refill indicator active.

Multi-tabs containing salt are not effective enough to soften hard water.

Regeneration process
For the correct water softener operation, the resin of the softener device needs to be regenerated regularly. This process is automatic and is the part of the normal dishwasher operation. When the prescribed quantity of water (see values in the table) has been used since the previous regeneration process, a new regeneration process will be initiated between the final rinse and the programme end.

Water softener level

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Amount of water (l)

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1| 250
2| 100
3| 62
4| 47
5| 25
6| 17
7| 10
8| 5
9| 3

Water softener level

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Amount of water (l)

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10| 3

In case of the high water softener setting, it may occur also in the middle of the programme, before the rinse (twice during a programme). Regeneration initiation has no impact on the cycle duration, unless it occurs in the middle of a programme or at the end of a programme with a short drying phase. In such cases, the regeneration prolongs the total duration of a programme by additional 5 minutes. Subsequently, the rinsing of the water softener that lasts 5 minutes may begin in the same cycle or at the beginning of the next programme. This activity increases the total water consumption of a programme by additional 4 litres and the total energy consumption of a programme by additional 2 Wh. The rinsing of the softener ends with a complete drain.

Each performed softener rinse (possible more than one in the same cycle) may prolong the programme duration by another 5 minutes when it occurs at any point at the beginning or in the middle of a programme. All the consumption values mentioned in this section are determined in line with the currently applicable standard in laboratory conditions with water hardness 2.5mmol/L (water softener: level 3) according to the regulation: UK Ecodesign 2021/745. The pressure and the temperature of water as well as the variations of the mains supply can change the values.

How to set the water softener level
The appliance must be in programme selection mode. Make sure that the programme marker on the knob is in the on/off position.

To enter the user mode, press and hold . At the same time turn the knob counterclockwise until the programme marker indicates the first program. Release the when the indicators and on/off start flashing.
The intermittent flashing of shows the current setting, e.g. 5 flashes + pause

5 flashes = level 5.
1. Press repeatedly to change the setting. Each pressing increases the level number. After reaching level 10, the count starts again from level 1.
2. To confirm the setting, turn the programme knob until the program marker is again in the on/off position.

THE RINSE AID EMPTY NOTIFICATION
The rinse aid helps to dry the dishes without streaks and stains. It is automatically released during the final rinse. When the rinse aid chamber is empty, the rinse aid indicator turns on. If the drying results are satisfactory while using multi-tablets only, you can deactivate the notification for refilling the rinse aid. However, for best drying performance, always use rinse aid. If standard detergent or multi-tablets without rinse aid are used, activate the notification to keep the rinse aid refill indicator active.

How to deactivate the rinse aid empty notification
The appliance must be in program selection mode. Make sure that the program marker on the knob is set to the on/off position.

To enter the user mode, press and hold . At the same time turn the knob counterclockwise until the program marker indicates the first program. Release when the indicators and on/off start flashing.
Turn the knob counterclockwise until the programme marker indicates the second program.
The indicator shows the current setting:
- is on = the rinse aid empty notification is activated.
- is off = the rinse aid empty notification is deactivated.
Press to change the setting.
To confirm the setting, keep turning the program knob until the program marker is back in the on/off position.

THE RINSE AID LEVEL
It is possible to set the released quantity of rinse aid between level 1 (minimum quantity) and level 8 (maximum quantity). Level 0 deactivates the rinse aid dispenser and no rinse aid is released. Factory setting: level 5.

How to set the rinse aid level
The appliance must be in programme selection mode.

Make sure that the programme marker on the knob is set to the on/off position.

To enter the user mode, press and hold . At the same time turn the knob counterclockwise until the programme marker indicates the first programme. Release when the indicators and on/off start flashing.
Turn the knob counterclockwise until the programme marker indicates the third programme.
The indicator shows the current setting, e.g. 5 flashes + pause + 5 flashes = level 5.
Press to change the setting.
To confirm the setting, keep turning the programme knob until the programme marker is back in the on/off position.

AIRDRY
AirDry improves the drying results with less energy consumption. The appliance door opens automatically during the drying phase and remains ajar.

AirDry is automatically activated with all programmes other than (if applicable). The duration of the drying phase and the door opening time vary depending on the selected programme and options.

CAUTION! Do not try to close the appliance door within 2 minutes after automatic opening. This can cause damage to the appliance.
If, afterwards, the door is closed for at least 3 minutes, the running programme ends.
CAUTION! If children have access to the appliance, we advise to deactivate AirDry. The automatic opening of the door may pose a danger.

How to deactivate AirDry
The appliance must be in programme selection mode. Make sure that the programme marker on the knob is set to the on/off position.

To enter the user mode, press and hold . At the same time turn the knob counterclockwise until the programme marker indicates the first programme. Release when the indicators and on/off start flashing.
Turn the knob counterclockwise until the programme marker indicates the fourth programme.
The indicator shows the current setting:
- is on = AirDry is activated.
- is off = AirDry is deactivated.
Press to change the setting.
To confirm the setting, keep turning the programme knob until the programme marker is back in the on/off position.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Make sure that the current level of the water softener agrees with the hardness of the water supply. If not, adjust the level of the water softener.
Fill the salt container.
Fill the rinse aid dispenser.
Open the water tap.
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.

THE SALT CONTAINER

CAUTION!
Use rough salt designed for dishwashers only. Fine salt increases the risk of corrosion.

The salt is used to recharge the resin in the water softener and to assure good washing results in daily use.

HOW TO FILL THE SALT CONTAINER

Turn the cap of the salt container counterclockwise and remove it.
Put 1 litre of water in the salt container (only for the first time).
Fill the salt container with 1 kg of salt (until it is full).
Carefully shake the funnel by its handle to get the last granules inside.
Remove the salt around the opening of the salt container.
Turn the cap of the salt container clockwise to close the salt container.

CAUTION!
Water and salt can come out of the salt container when you fill it. After you fill the salt container, immediately start a programme to prevent corrosion.

HOW TO FILL THE RINSE AID DISPENSER

CAUTION! The compartment (C) is for rinse aid only. Do not fill it with detergent.
CAUTION! Only use rinse aid designed specifically for dishwashers.

1. Press the release element (A) to open the lid (B).
Pour the rinse aid in the dispenser (C) until the liquid reaches the marking “FILL”.
Remove the spilled rinse aid with an absorbent cloth to prevent excessive foam formation.
Close the lid. Make sure that the lid locks into position.

DAILY USE

Open the water tap.
Turn the knob until the programme marker is aligned with the programme you want to set. Set the correct programme for the type of load and the degree of soil.
- If the salt indicators is on, fill the salt container.
- If the rinse aid indicator is on, fill the rinse aid dispenser.
Load the baskets.
Add the detergent.
Start the programme.

USING THE DETERGENT

CAUTION!
Only use detergent designed specifically for dishwashers.

Press the release button (B) to open the lid (C).
Put the detergent in the compartment (A). You can use detergent in tablets, powder or gel.
If the programme has a prewash phase, put a small quantity of detergent on the inner part of the appliance door.
Close the lid. Make sure that the lid locks into position.

For information about the detergent dosage, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions on the packaging of the product. Usually, 20 – 25 ml of gel detergent is adequate for washing a load with normal soil.
Do not fill the compartment (A) with more than 30 ml of gel detergent.

SETTING AND STARTING A PROGRAMME

Starting a programme

Open the water tap.
Close the appliance door.
Turn the knob until the programme marker is aligned with the programme you want to set.
- The on/off indicator is on.
- The start indicator starts to flash.
Press .
- The programme starts.
- The indicator of the washing phase is on.
- The on/off indicator and start indicator are on.

Starting a programme with delay start

Set a programme.
Press to delay the start of the programme by 3 hours.
The light related to the button is on.
Press to start the countdown.

The light related to the button is on. During the countdown, it is not possible to change the programme. When the countdown is complete, the programme starts.

Cancelling the programme
Press and hold until the light related to the button starts to flash.

Make sure that there is detergent in the detergent dispenser before you start a new programme.

Cancelling the delay start while the countdown operates

Press and hold until the light related to the button starts to flash.
Press to start the programme.

Opening the door while the appliance operates
Opening the door while a programme is running stops the appliance. It may affect the energy consumption and the programme duration. After closing the door, the appliance continues from the point of interruption.

If the door is opened for more than 30 seconds during the drying phase, the running programme ends. It does not happen if the door is opened by AirDry function.
Do not try to close the appliance door within 2 minutes after AirDry automatically opens it as this may cause damage to the appliance. If, afterwards, the door is closed for at least 3 minutes, the running programme ends.

The Auto Off function
This function decreases energy consumption by deactivating automatically the appliance when it is not operating.

The function comes into operation:

When the programme is complete.
After 5 minutes if a programme was not started.

End of the programme
When the programme is complete, the Auto Off function switches the appliance off. Close the water tap.

HINTS AND TIPS

GENERAL
Follow the hints below to ensure optimal cleaning and drying results in daily use and to protect the environment.

Washing dishes in the dishwasher as instructed in the user manual usually consumes less water and energy than washing dishes by hand.
Load the dishwasher to its full capacity to save water and energy. For best cleaning results, arrange items in the baskets as instructed in the user manual and do not overload the baskets.
Do not pre-rinse dishes by hand. It increases the water and energy consumption. When needed, select a programme with a prewash phase.
Remove larger residues of food from the dishes and empty cups and glasses before putting them inside the appliance.
Soak or slightly scour cookware with firmly cooked-on or baked-on food before washing it in the appliance.
Make sure that items in the baskets do not touch or cover each other. Only then can the water completely reach and wash the dishes.
You can use dishwasher detergent, rinse aid and salt separately or you can use the multi-tablets (e.g. ”All in 1”). Follow the instructions on the packaging.
Select a programme according to the type of load and the degree of soil. ECO offers the most efficient use of water and energy consumption.
To prevent limescale buildup inside the appliance:
- Refill the salt container whenever necessary.
- Use the recommended dosage of the detergent and rinse aid.
- Make sure that the current level of the water softener agrees with the hardness of the water supply.
- Follow the instructions in the chapter “Care and cleaning”.

USING SALT, RINSE AID AND DETERGENT

Only use salt, rinse aid and detergent designed for dishwasher. Other products can cause damage to the appliance.
In areas with hard and very hard water, we recommend to use basic dishwasher detergent (powder, gel, tablets containing no additional agents), rinse aid and salt separately for optimal cleaning and drying results.
Detergent tablets do not fully dissolve with short programmes. To prevent detergent residues on the tableware, we recommend that you use tablets with long programmes.
Always use the correct quantity of detergent. Insufficient dosage of detergent can result in poor cleaning results and hard-water filming or spotting on the items. Using too much detergent with soft or softened water results in detergent residues on the dishes. Adjust the amount of detergent based on the water hardness. Refer to the instructions on the detergent packaging.
Always use the correct quantity of rinse aid. Insufficient dosage of rinse aid decreases the drying results. Using too much rinse aid results in bluish layers on the items.
Make sure that the water softener level is correct. If the level is too high, the increased quantity of salt in the water might result in rust on cutlery.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU WANT TO STOP USING MULTI-TABLETS
Before you start to use separately detergent, salt and rinse aid do the following procedure.

Set the highest level of the water softener.
Make sure that the salt and rinse aid containers are full.
Start the shortest programme with a rinsing phase. Do not add detergent and do not put dishes in the baskets.
When the programme is completed, adjust the water softener according to the water hardness in your area.
Adjust the released quantity of rinse aid.

LOADING THE BASKETS

Always use the whole space of the baskets.
Use the appliance to wash dishwasher-safe items only.
Do not wash the following materials in the dishwasher: wood, horn, pewter, copper, aluminium, delicate ornamented porcelain and unprotected carbon steel. This can cause them to crack, warp, discolour, pit or rust.
Do not wash in the appliance items that can absorb water (sponges, household cloths).
Put hollow items (cups, glasses and pans) with the opening facing downwards.
Make sure that glasses do not touch each other.
Put light or plastic items in the upper basket. Make sure that the items do not move freely.
Put cutlery and small items in the cutlery basket.
Make sure that the spray arms can move freely before you start a programme.

BEFORE STARTING A PROGRAMME
Before you start the selected programme, make sure that:

The filters are clean and correctly installed.
The cap of the salt container is tight.
The spray arms are not clogged.
There is enough salt and rinse aid (unless you use multi-tablets).
The arrangement of the items in the baskets is correct.
The programme is suitable to the type of load and the degree of soil.
The correct quantity of detergent is used.

UNLOADING THE BASKETS

Let the tableware cool down before you remove it from the appliance. Hot items can be easily damaged.
First remove items from the lower basket, then from the upper basket.
- After the programme is completed, water can still remain on the inside surfaces of the appliance.

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING! Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the main socket.
Dirty filters and clogged spray arms decrease the washing results. Make a check regularly and, if necessary, clean them.

INTERNAL CLEANING

Clean the appliance interior with a soft damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive products, 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 designed for dishwashers at least once every two months. Carefully follow the instructions on the packaging of the product.
Using short-duration programmes regularly can cause grease and limescale buildup inside the appliance. Run long-duration programmes at least twice a month to prevent the buildup.

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.

Disassemble the filters system as instructed in this chapter.
Remove any foreign objects manually.
Reassemble the filters as instructed in this chapter.

EXTERNAL CLEANING

Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth.
Only use neutral detergents.
Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads or solvents.

CLEANING THE FILTERS
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Turn the filter (B) counterclockwise and remove it.
Remove the filter (C) out of filter (B).
Remove the flat filter (A).
Wash the filters.
Make sure that there are no residues of food or soil in or around the edge of the sump.
Put back in place the flat filter (A). Make sure that it is correctly positioned under the 2 guides.
Reassemble the filters (B) and (C).
Put back the filter (B) in the flat filter (A). Turn it clockwise until it locks.

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

CLEANING THE LOWER SPRAY ARM
We recommend to clean the lower spray arm regularly to prevent soil from clogging the holes. Clogged holes can cause unsatisfactory washing results.

To remove the lower spray arm, pull it upwards.
Wash the spray arm under running water. Use a thin pointed tool, e.g. a toothpick, to remove particles of soil from the holes.
To install the spray arm back, press it downwards.

CLEANING THE UPPER SPRAY ARMS

We recommend to clean the upper spray arms regularly to prevent soil from clogging the holes. Clogged holes can cause unsatisfactory washing results.
The upper spray arms are placed under the upper basket. The spray arms (B) are installed in the duct (A) with the mounting elements (C).

Pull out the upper basket.
To detach the spray arm, turn the mounting element clockwise.
Wash the spray arm under running water. Use a thin pointed tool, e.g. a toothpick, to remove particles of soil from the holes.
To install the spray arm back, insert the mounting element in the spray arm and fix it in the duct by turning it counterclockwise. Make sure that the mounting element locks into place.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING!
Improper repair of the appliance may pose a danger to the safety of the user. Any repairs must be performed by qualified personnel.

Refer to the below table for information on possible problems.
With some problems, the dedicated indicator flashes intermittently to indicate a malfunction and the alarm code.

The majority of problems that can occur can be solved without the need to contact an Authorised Service Centre.

Problem and alarm code	Possible cause and solution
You cannot activate the appliance.	• Make sure that the mains plug

is connected to the mains socket.

• Make sure that there is no damaged fuse in the fuse box.

The programme does not start.| • Make sure that the appliance door is closed.

• 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 softener. The duration of the procedure is approxi- mately 5 minutes.

The appliance does not fill with water.| • Make sure that the water tap is open.

• Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not 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 clog- ged.

• Make sure that the inlet hose has no kinks or bends.

• The indicator flashes 1 time inter- mittently.