Water supply connections
This dishwasher may be fed with either hot
(max. 60°) or cold water. Nevertheless we
advise you a cold water supply. A hot water
supply is not always efficient with very soiled
crockery as it shortens the washing pro-
grammes a lot.
For making the connection itself, the cou-
pling nut fitted to the machine’s supply hose
is designed to screw onto a 3/4" gas thread
spout or to a purpose made quick-coupling
tap such as the Press-block.
The water pressure must be within the limits
given in the "Technical specifications". Your
local Water Authority will advise you on the
average mains pressure in your area.
The water inlet hose must not be kinked,
crushed, or entangled when it is being con-
nected.
The dishwasher features fill and drain hoses
which can be turned either to the left or the
right to suit the installation by means of the
locknut.
The locknut must be correctly fitted to
avoid water leaks.
(Attention! NOT all models of dishwashers
have fill and drain hoses provided with lock-
nut. In this case, this kind of facility is not
possible). If the machine is connected to new
pipes or pipes which have not been used for
a long time, you should run the water for a
few minutes before connecting the inlet
hose.
DO NOT use connection hoses which
have previously been used for an old ap-
pliance.
This appliance has been fitted with safe-
ty features which will prevent the water
used in the appliance from returning
back into the drinking water system. This
appliance complies with the applicable
plumbing regulations.
Water outlet hose connection
The end of the drain hose can be connected
in the following ways:
1. To the sink outlet spigot, securing it to the
underside of the work surface. This will
prevent waste water from the sink run-
ning into the machine.
2. To a stand pipe provided with vent-hole,
minimum internal diameter 4 cm.
The waste connection must be at a height of
between 30 cm (minimum) and 100 cm
(maximum) from the bottom of the dishwash-
er.
The drain hose can face either to the right or
left of the dishwasher.
Ensure the hose is not bent or squashed as
this could prevent or slow down the dis-
charge of water.
The sink plug must not be in place when the
machine is draining as this could cause the
water to syphon back into the machine.
If you use a drain hose extension it must be
no longer than 2 metres and its internal di-
ameter must be no smaller than the diameter
of the hose provided.
Likewise the internal diameter of the cou-
plings used for connections to the waste out-
let must be no smaller than the diameter of
the hose provided.
When connecting the drain hose to an under
sink trap spigot, the entire plastic mem-
brane (A) must be removed. Failure to re-
move all the membrane will result in food
particles building up over time eventually
blocking the dishwasher drain hose spigot.
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