CONTENTS Contents INTRODUCTION ........................5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION .................. 7 INSTALLATION AND HOOK-UP..................14 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....................17 Using the water softening system..................18 Using the rinse-aid and detergent dispensers .............20 4.2.1 Adding the rinse-aid ......................21 4.2.2 Adjusting the rinse-aid dispenser system ..............21 4.2.3 Adding the detergent ......................22 General warnings and recommendations ..............24...
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing one of our products. To use this dishwasher cor- rectly and safely, please read this manual carefully. The manual is divided into sections giving you a step-by-step guide to all your appliance’s func- tions. The texts are easy to understand and are complete with detailed illustrations.
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INTRODUCTION Symbols used in this manual (see tab. 1-01) DANGER. This symbol highlights information and warnings which, if not observed, may compromise personal safety or damage the appliance. DANGER OF ELECTROCUTION. This symbol highlights information and warnings of an electrical nature which, if not observed, may compromise personal safety or damage the appliance.
WARNINGS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION (Save this instructions) THIS MANUAL FORMS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE APPLIANCE: IT MUST ALWAYS BE KEPT INTACT TOGETHER WITH THE DISHWASHER (INCLUDING THE “INSTALLATION” AND “DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS” MANUALS, IF ATTACHED). BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE, CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.
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WARNINGS BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH INSTALLATION, DISCONNECT THE MAINS POWER SUPPLY FROM THE WORK AREA. DO NOT USE EXTENSION CORDS, ADAPTORS OR SHUNT CONNECTIONS IN ORDER TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF OVERHEATING OR BURNING WITH CONSEQUENT FIRE HAZARD. DURING INSTALLATION, TAKE CARE NOT TO INJURE YOURSELF ON THE SHARP EDGES OF THE APPLIANCE;...
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WARNINGS DO NOT INHALE OR SWALLOW DETERGENT AS THIS MAY CAUSE BURNS AND/OR PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE NOSE, MOUTH AND THROAT, AND EVEN LEADING TO SUFFOCATION; KEEP DETERGENT AWAY FROM YOUR EYES. IF ONE OF THE ABOVE SITUATIONS OCCURS, SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IMMEDIATELY.
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WARNINGS DO NOT LOAD DISHES THAT ARE SOILED WITH ASH, WAX OR PAINTS. DO NOT INTRODUCE ITEMS IN HEAT-SENSITIVE PLASTI¬C, SUCH AS DISPOSABLE CUTLERY OR PLATES, AS THESE MAY BECOME DEFORMED. DO NOT WASH OBJECTS IN PLASTIC UNLESS THEY ARE MARKED “DISH- WASHER PROOF”...
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WARNINGS DO NOT DRINK THE WATER RESIDUES WHICH MAY BE PRESENT INSIDE THE DISHES OR DISHWASHER. KNIVES OR OTHER SHARP-ENDED COOKING UTENSILS MUST BE PLACED IN THE CUTLERY BASKET BLADE-DOWN, OR LAID HORIZONTAL IN THE UPPER RACK. TAKE CARE NOT TO CUT YOURSELF AND ENSURE THAT THEY DO NOT PROJECT FROM THE RACK.
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WARNINGS THE DISHWASHER MEETS ALL THE REQUIREMENTS SET OUT BY THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE CONCERNING SAFETY AND ELECTRICAL EQUIP- MENT. ANY TECHNICAL CHECKS SHOULD BE CONDUCTED EXCLUSIVELY BY A TRAINED AND AUTHORIZED TECHNICIAN: REPAIRS CARRIED OUT BY UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY, AS WELL AS POSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE USER.
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WARNINGS THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAM- AGE TO PERSONS, ANIMALS OR PROPERTY RESULTING FROM FAIL- URE TO OBSERVE THE ABOVE PRECAUTIONS, FROM TAMPERING WITH EVEN A SINGLE COMPONENT OF THE APPLIANCE, OR FROM THE USE OF UNORIGINAL SPARE PARTS. IF IN DOUBT ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL, CONTACT THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICE.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION AND HOOK-UP To install and hook up this appliance, consult the attached installation man- ual. Bear in mind the following warnings when installing and hooking up the dish- washer. DURING INSTALLATION, TAKE CARE NOT TO INJURE YOURSELF ON THE SHARP EDGES OF THE APPLIANCE;...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CHECK THAT THE VOLTAGE AND THE FREQUENCY OF THE MAINS MATCH THE RATINGS ON THE NAME PLATE OF THE APPLIANCE POSITIONED ON THE INNER EDGE OF THE DOOR. IN THE EVENT OF DAMAGE TO THE SUPPLY CORD, HAVE IT REPLACED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR AN AUTHORIZED TECHNICAL SERVICE CENTRE.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IN THE EVENT OF DAMAGE TO THE SUPPLY CORD, HAVE IT REPLACED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR AN AUTHORIZED TECHNICAL SERVICE CEN- TRE IN ORDER TO AVOID ANY RISK. DO NOT USE EXTENSION CORDS, ADAPTORS OR SHUNT CONNECTIONS IN ORDER TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF OVERHEATING OR BURNING, WITH CONSEQUENT FIRE HAZARD.
USER INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING TO USE THE APPLIANCE, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 2 “IM- PORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION”. Once the dishwasher has been correctly installed, prepare for use as follows: •...
USER INSTRUCTIONS Using the water softening system The amount of scale contained in the water (water hardness index) can cause whitish staining on the dry dishes, which tend to become dull over time. The dish- washer is equipped with an automatic softening system which uses a special re- generating salt to reduce the hardness of the water.
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USER INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 4-02 • When using the dishwasher for the fi rst time, in addition to the salt it is also necessary to add one liter of water to the container. • Each time the salt container is refi lled, make sure that the cap (ref.
USER INSTRUCTIONS Using the rinse-aid and detergent dispensers The detergent and rinse aid dispensers are situated on the inner part of the door: the detergent dispenser (ref. A fi g. 4-03) is on the left, and the rinse-aid dis- penser (ref. B fi g. 4-03) is on the right. Fig.
USER INSTRUCTIONS 4.2.1 Adding the rinse-aid The rinse aid helps the dishes dry faster and prevents the formation of scale de- posits and staining; it is automatically added to the water during the fi nal rinse cycle, from the container situated on the inner side of the door . Fig.
USER INSTRUCTIONS • To adjust the rinse aid setting, rotate the dispenser cover (ref. A fi g. 4-04) through a quarter turn in an anticlockwise direction and remove it. • Then use a screwdriver to rotate the rinse aid selector to the desired position. •...
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USER INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 4-06 • When a program with hot prewash is selected (see program table in the “De- scription of Controls” manual), extra detergent must be placed in the cavity (ref. A or B fi g. 4-06, depending on models). •...
USER INSTRUCTIONS • When using detergent tabs, place them in the cutlery basket. The dispenser has been designed for powder or liquid detergent. As the cover does not open completely during the washing cycle, tabs are not fully released (dissolved). This could generate the following problems: - insuffi cient detergent released during the cycle and poor washing results;...
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USER INSTRUCTIONS MAKE SURE that the items being washed are dishwasher-safe. Items which are not dishwasher-safe: • Wooden dishes, pots or pans: these may be damaged by the high washing temperatures. • Handcrafted items: these are rarely suitable for washing in a dishwasher. The relatively high water temperatures and the detergents used may damage them.
USER INSTRUCTIONS Using the racks The dishwasher has a capacity of 12 place-settings, including serving dishes. Examples of loading 12 place-settings in the upper rack (see fi g. 4-07) and in the lower rack (see fi g. 4-08) are shown below. Fig.
USER INSTRUCTIONS 4.4.1 Lower rack The lower rack receives the full force of the lower spray arm, and should therefore be used for the “toughest” items with a heavier degree of soiling. All types and combinations of loads are permitted, provided that the dishes, pots and pans are arranged with all the soiled surfaces exposed to the water jets co- ming from the bottom.
USER INSTRUCTIONS Loading the lower rack (see fi g. 4-10) Carefully load fl at plates, soup plates, dessert and serving dishes, positioning them vertically. Pots, pans and their covers must be loaded upside down. When loading soup plates and dessert bowls, be sure to leave a gap between them. Esempi di caricamento: Loading examples: 1/2 load...
USER INSTRUCTIONS 4.4.2 Cutlery basket (see fi g. 4-11/4-12 depending on models The cutlery basket can be removed to simplify unloading. Arrange the cutlery in an orderly manner inside the basket, with the handles pointing downwards and taking care not to injure yourself with the knife blades.
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USER INSTRUCTIONS F45078I-M: The cutlery supports and central lid are in the bag of accessories. The central lid (ref. A fi g. 4-12) is intended to act only as a cover; do not place the cutlery in it. Fig. 4-12...
USER INSTRUCTIONS 4.4.3 Upper rack (see fi g. 4-13) It is recommended to load the upper rack with small- or medium-sized items such as glasses, small plates, tea or coff ee cups, shallow bowls and light objects made from heat resistant plastic. If the upper rack is used in the lowermost position, it can also be loaded with ser- ving dishes, provided they are only slightly soiled.
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USER INSTRUCTIONS Loading the upper rack (see fi g. 4-14) Load plates facing forward; cups, bowls etc. must always be facing downwards. The left-hand side of the rack can be loaded with two layers of cups and glasses. The centre can be fi lled with plates and side-plates, fi tted upright into the sup- ports provided.
USER INSTRUCTIONS Adjusting the upper rack F45078I-M (see fi g. 4-15): the upper rack can be adjusted in two positions, ac- cording to the user’s needs and according to the height of the dishes in the lower rack. Proceed as follows: •...
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USER INSTRUCTIONS F89078VI-M / F89078VI-S (see fi g. 4-16): the upper rack can be set in three diff er- ent positions on both sides. The rack must be level on both sides. To raise the rack (ref. A fi g. 4-16), lift it with the two handles (e.g.: ref. B fi g. 4-16) to the fi rst or second catch depending on the height required.
USER INSTRUCTIONS CLEANING AND USER-MAINTENANCE BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY WORK, ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE APPLIANCE FROM THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY. General warnings and recommendations NEVER USE ABRASIVE AND/OR CORROSIVE DETERGENTS TO CLEAN THE APPLIANCE. Clean the outer surfaces and door-lining of the dishwasher regularly using a soft cloth moistened with a neutral detergent (not abrasive and/or corrosive) suitable for painted surfaces.
USER INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning the water intake fi lter Clean the water inlet fi lter at regular intervals. After closing the delivery tap, un- screw the ring nut (ref. A fi g. 5-01) on the water inlet pipe (using a pair of pliers, if necessary) and delicately clean the fi lter, removing deposits or impurities.
USER INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning the fi lter unit • Periodically inspect the fi lter unit (ref. A fi g. 5-04) and, if necessary, clean it un- der running water (at room temperature), using a stiff brush. To remove the fi lter, grip the tabs, turn anticlockwise and lift upwards; •...
USER INSTRUCTIONS General warnings and recommendations for correct maintenance • Clean the fi lters under running water (at room temperature) using a stiff brush. • When removing the fi lter , take care that there are no food residues on it. If any residues fall into the washing pit (ref.
USER INSTRUCTIONS Prolonged disuse • Run the soak program twice in succession. • Unplug the power cord from the socket. • Leave the door slightly open in order to prevent the formation of unpleasant odors inside the washing tank. • Fill the rinse-aid dispenser •...
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USER INSTRUCTIONS If the dishes fail to dry or remain dull, check that: • there is rinse aid inside the special container; • the rinse-aid dispenser setting is correct; • the detergent used is of good quality and has not lost its eff ectiveness (for example, through incorrect storage, with the box left open).
USER INSTRUCTIONS TECHNICAL DATA (SEE TAB. 6-01) Width 59.7 cm ÷ 59.9 cm (23-1/2” ÷ 23-37/64”) Depth measured fl ush 57 cm (22-7/16”)-F45078I-M with the outer edge of the 60 cm (23-5/8”) - F89078VI-M control panel 55 cm (21-21/32”)-F89078VI-S Height from 86 cm to 91 cm (from 33-55/64”...