necessary use only neutral detergents. Never
use abrasive products, scouring pads or sol-
vent (acetone, trichloroethylene etc....).
Internal cleaning
Ensure that the seals around the door, the
detergent and rinse aid dispensers are
cleaned regularly with a damp cloth.
We recommend every 3 months to run the
wash programme for heavy soiled dishes us-
ing detergent but without dishes.
Prolonged periods of non-operation
If you are not using the machine for any pro-
longed period of time you are advised to:
1. Unplug the appliance and then turn off
the water.
2. Leave the door ajar to prevent the forma-
tion of any unpleasant smells.
3. Leave the inside of the machine clean.
Frost precautions
Avoid placing the machine in a location
where the temperature is below 0°C. If this is
unavoidable, empty the machine, close the
appliance door, disconnect the water inlet
pipe and empty it.
Moving the machine
If you have to move the machine (moving
house etc....):
1. Unplug it.
2. Turn the water tap off.
3. Remove the water inlet and discharge
hoses.
4. Pull the machine out together with the
hoses.
Avoid over tilting the machine during trans-
portation.
Something not working
The dishwasher will not start or stops during
operation. Certain problems are due to the
lack of simple maintenance or oversights,
which can be solved with the help of the in-
dications described in the chart, without call-
ing out an engineer.
Switch off the dishwasher and carry out the
following suggested corrective actions.
Fault code and malfunction Possible cause and solution
The dishwasher does not fill with water.
• continuous flashing of the light of the run-
ning programme
• 1 flash of the "End of programme" light
• The water tap is blocked or furred with lime-
scale.
Clean the water tap.
• The water tap is turned off.
Turn the water tap on.
• The filter (where present) in the threaded hose
fitting at the water inlet valve is blocked.
Clean the filter in the threaded hose fitting.
• The water inlet hose has not been correctly laid
or it is bent or squashed.
Check the water inlet hose connection.
The dishwasher will not drain.
• continuous flashing of the light of the run-
ning programme
• 2 flashes of the "End of programme" light
• The sink spigot is blocked.
Clean out the sink spigot.
• The water drain hose has not been correctly laid
or it is bent or squashed.
Check the water drain hose connection.
• continuous flashing of the light of the run-
ning programme
•
3 flashes of the end of programme indica-
tor light
• Anti-flood device is activated
Close the water tap and contact your local
Service Force Centre.
•
The programme does not start.
• The dishwasher door has not been properly
closed.
Close the door.
• The main plug is not plugged in.
Insert the mains plug.
• The fuse has blown in the household fuse box.
Replace the fuse.
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