Candy Cdi 1012b Manual

							User instructions
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CDI 1012DISHWASHER 
						

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CONTENTSSafety advice
Setting up, installation
Technical notes for cabinet fitters
Water softener unit
Loading the dishes
Information for test laboratories
Half load washing
Loading the detergent and rinse aid
Cleaning the filters
Some practical hints
Routine cleaning and maintenance
Description of the controls
Technical data
Operating the programmes and special functions
Programme selection 
Identifying minor faultspag. 4  
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pag. 28Please read the instructions in this booklet carefully because they contain important
information on how to install, use and maintain your dishwasher safely as well as
containing useful tips on how to make the most of it.
Keep this booklet safe for future reference.
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Congratulations!
Thank you for choosing a Candy
appliance; quality dishwashers which
guarantee high performance and
reliability.
Candy manufacture a vast range
of domestic appliances: washing
machines, washer/dryers, cookers,
microwave ovens, ovens and hobs,
refrigerators and freezers.
Ask your dealer for the catalogue with
the complete range of Candy products.
Please read this booklet carefully  as
it provides important information
regarding the safe installation, use,
and maintenance of the machine,
together with some useful advice on
how to achieve the best results from
your dishwasher.
For future reference please keep this
instruction booklet in a safe place.
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND 
GUARANTEEYour new appliance is fully guaranteed
by the manufacturer for 12 months
against electrical/mechanical break-
down excluding:
A.Any faults which occur due to bad
installation or misuse of the machine.
B.Any faults which occur due to repair
of, or interference with, the machine
by any person not authorised by the
manufacturer to carry out service.
C.Any faults which occur due to
any parts which are fitted to the
machine which are not the original
manufacturers parts.
D.Any faults arising from non-domestic
use or unusual or abnormal use of
the machine.
E.Any faults arising from operation at
incorrect voltage.
F.Any faults arising from incorrect
operation of the machine.
The guarantee applies to Gt Britain
and Northern Ireland only, and is an
addition to your statutory rights.
AFTER SALES SERVICEFor service and repairs call your local engineer on our national telephone number: 
GIAS Service           Tel: 08705 400 600 
Support Service       (Eire 018301 666)
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INSTALLATION(Technical notes)IMPORTANT
When the appliance is located on a
carpet floor, attention must be paid to
ensure that there is no obstruction to
the bottom vents.
Make sure that the plug on the
appliance remains accessible after
installation.Electrical connectionPlug your dishwasher into the power
socket.
If the plug we supply does not fit :
■CUT IT OFF AND DESTROY IT!
You can't use it on other appliances, and
the exposed wires could be dangerous if
anyone plugged it in.
■Fit a suitable plug, as follows:
WARNING!
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
Fuses and plugs
This appliance should be used only on a
socket with a minimum rating of 13 Amp.
Our ready-fitted plug is already equipped
with a 13 amp fuse which is BS 1362 ASTA
approved.
Any replacement should be exactly the same.
If the fuse cover is lost, do not use the plug
until it is replaced. 
Acorrect replacement fuse cover (obtaina-
ble from your dealer or Electricity board)
must be the same colour as shown or
named on the insert on the base of the
plug.
Manufacturer declines all responsibility
for any damage due to non-earthing of
the machine.
This appliance complies with
Directives 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC
and following changes.
Green and
yellow wireMarked with the letter E,
OR marked with the Earth
symbol, 
OR coloured green,
OR coloured green and
yellow.
Blue wire 
Brown wireMarked N,
OR coloured black.
Marked L,
OR coloured red.Connect        to the terminal in the plug
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThere are certain basic safety rules
which are valid for any domestic
appliance. Installation■Make sure that the plug fitted to the
machine is compatible with the power
supply socket. If it is not, get a suitably
qualified person to fit the correct type,
and to make sure that the cables to the
mains socket are able to cope with the
power rating of the appliance.
■Ensure that the dishwasher does not
crush power cables.
■In general it is not advisable to use
adaptors, multiple plugs and/or extension
cables.
■Should it be necessary to replace the
supply cord, call the After Sales Service
Centre.Safety■Never touch the appliance when your
hands or feet are wet or damp.
■Do not use when your feet are bare.
■Do not remove the plug from the mains
supply socket by pulling the mains cable
or the machine itself.
■Do not leave the appliance exposed to
the elements (rain, sun etc).
■Do not let children (or others incapable
of operating it) use the machine without
supervision.
■Water left in the machine or on the
dishes at the end of the wash programme
should not be swallowed.
■The door should not be left in the open
position since this could present a potential
hazard ( es. tripping ).
■Leaning or sitting on the open door of
the dishwasher could cause it to tip over.WARNING !
Knives and other utensils with sharp
points must be loaded in the basket
with their points down or placed in a
horizontal position.
Daily use■This appliance is be designed for domestic
use only.
■The dishwasher is designed for normal
kitchen utensils.
Objects that have been contamined by
petrol, paint, traces of steel or iron,
corrosive chemicals, acids or alkalis
must not be washed in the dishwasher.
■If there is a water softening device installed
in the home there is no need to add
salt to the water softener fitted in the
dishwasher.
■Cutlery is washed best if it is placed in
the basket with the handles downwards.
■If the appliance breaks down or stops
working properly, switch it off, turn off the
water supply and do not tamper with it.
Repair work should only be carried out
by an approved service agent and only
genuine spare parts should be fitted. Any
failure to follow the above advice may
have serious consequences for the safety
of the appliance.Disposal■The dishwasher has been made from
materials which can be recycled so that it
can be disposed of in an environmentally
friendly way.
■If you wish to dispose of an old dishwasher
be careful to remove the door to
eliminate the risk of children becoming
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Connecting the outlet hose■The outlet hose should disharge into a
standpipe, making sure that there are no
kinks (fig. 4).
■The standpipe must be at least 40 cm
above floor level and it must have an
internal diameter of at least 4 cm.
■It is advisable to fit an anti-odour air trap
(fig. 4X).
■If necessary the outlet hose can be
extended up to 2,5 m, provided that it is
kept at a maximum height of 85 cm
above floor level. The extension pipe is
available from the After Sales Service
Centre.■The hose can be hooked over the side of
the sink, but it must not be immersed in
water, in order to prevent water from
being syphoned back to the machine
when this is in operation (fig. 4Y).
■When installing the appliance under a
worktop the hose pipe clamp must be
attached to the wall in the highest possible
position under the worktop (fig. 4Z).
■Check that there are no kinks in the inlet
and outlet hoses.
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Opening the doorPut your hand into the recess and pull. 
If the machine comes open while it is working,
an electrical safety device automatically
switches everything off. 
IMPORTANT
For the machine to work properly,
the door should not be opened while
it is in operation.
Closing the doorPlace the baskets in the machine. 
Make sure that both the spray arms are
free to rotate and are not obstructed by
cutlery, crockery or pans. Close the door,
pressing on it to make sure it is firmly shut.
Water connectionIMPORTANT
The appliance must be connected to
the water mains using new hose-sets.
The old hose-sets should not be reused.
■The inlet and drain hoses can be directed
to left or right.
IMPORTANT
The dishwasher can be connected to
either cold or hot water, as long as it
is no hotter than 60 °C.
■Water pressure must be between
0,08 MPa and 0,8 MPa. If the pressure is
below the minimum consult our service
department for advice.
■The inlet hose must be connected to a
tap so that the water supply can be cut
off when the machine is not in use
(fig. 1 B).
■The dishwasher is fitted with 3/4" threaded
connector (fig. 2). 
■Connect inlet hose “A”to water tap “B”
with a 3/4" attachment making sure that
it has been properly tightened.
■If it is necessary, the inlet pipe can be
lengthened up to 2,5 m. The extension
pipe is available from the After Sales
Service Centre.
■If limescale deposits or sand are present
in the water, it is advisable to obtain the
appropriate filter, art. 9226085, from the
After Sales Service Centre (fig. 3). The
filter “D”must be inserted between the tap
“B”and the inlet hose “A”, remembering
to fit the washer “C”. 
■If the dishwasher is connected to new
pipes or to pipes which have not been in
use for a long time run water through for
a few minutes before connecting the
inlet hose. In this way no deposits of
sand or rust will clog up the water inflow
filter.
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							■Fasten the two supplied frames with 4 of
the 4 x 16 mm diameter screws, setting
them at the center of the eyelets (fig. 6).
■Hang the panel on the dishwasher door
and align it by adjusting the frames with
the eyelets. 
■Fix the frames with the other 6 screws
4x16 mm in the specif holes (fig. 6).
■Fasten the panel to the dishwasher door
with the screws 3.5 x 13 mm (fig. 7).
N.B.:
If you wish to fit a wooden panel with
false drawer, ask for special kit to the
Assistance Service.
Wooden panel installationThis dishwasher model is equipped with an
auto-balancing system in the door and
comes ready to mount a wooden panel of
the following size:
Width 596,5 mm max
Height from 645 to 715 mm max
Thickness from 18 to 22 mm max
This allows the use of a regular wing taken
from a drawer furniture weighing from 4,5
to 8,5 kg; for coverings weighing more, ask
for information to the Assistance Service.Drilling arrangements■Drill 12 mm deep holes in the panel
using a 2 mm diameter drill according to
the measures indicated in thefigure 5.
715 max.
645 min.
350178
596,5 max.
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TECHNICAL NOTES FOR
CABINET FITTERSThis dishwasher model can be embedded
in modular furniture, under a counter top, a
continuous counter top or a sink. 
■The housing dimensions must be the
same as those indicated in the figure 1.
■The adjustable feet allow the height of
the machine to be varied from 820 to
885 mm.Installation under the counter top■Adjust the dishwasher height to adapt it
to the housing “A”dimensions, level it
by means of the adjustable feet, which
will then be blocked with the lock-nut (fig.
2-3).
■Insert the dishwasher in the housing and
connect the dishwasher to water and
power following the instruction booklet;
if necessary, re-adjust the front and rear
feet and block them again with the
lock-nut.
■Fasten the dishwasher to the counter top
with the supplied 30 mm long screws
“A” (fig. 4).
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550
597 100 40820+(65)
100
170+(65)
820+(65) 160
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620 min.
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8c8d
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Important
If, after mounting the wooden panel, it is
necessary to ship the machine for final
installation, we recommend leaving it in its
original packaging materials.
For this reason the package was design to
allow the panel to be mounted without
having to unpack the machine completely.
Follow figures 8a-fsequentially.
A)Cut the polythene with a Knife (fig. 8a).
B)Lift the cardboard flap up and remove
the wooden slat (fig. 8b).
C)To open the dishwasher remove the
polystyrene from the sides (fig. 8c).
D)Fix the décor panel to the matching
kitchen door (fig. 5-6), then while the
dishwasher door is in the open
position attach it to the machine using
the 6 screw 3.5 x 13 mm (fig. 8d).
E)Replace the cardboard and film in its
original position (fig. 8e).
F)Re–seal the packaging (fig. 8f).Adaptation of the baseSometime, in order to allow the door
rotation, a space must be cut out in the
base as indicated in the figure 9.
Proceed as follows:
■Open slightly the dishwasher door, let
the covering touch the base and mark its
lower edge on the base with a pencil; cut
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							Loading the salt■On the bottom of the machine there is a
container for the salt for regenerating
the softener.
■It is important to use only a salt that is
specifically designed for dishwasher.
Other types of salt contain small quantities
of insoluble particles which over a long
period of time may affect and deteriorate
the softener performance. 
■To add salt, unscrew the cap of the con-
tainer on the bottom and then refill the
container. 
■During this operation a little water will
overflow; but keep adding salt until the
container is full. When the container is
full, clean the thread of salt residue and
retighten the tap.
■After loading the salt, it is recommended
running a complete washing cycle,
or COLD RINSE programme. 
The salt dispenser has a capacity of
between 1.5 and 1.8 kg and, for efficient
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Salt loading indicatorThis model is provided with a blind cap. In
this case, the salt level must be checked
periodically, according to the regulation of
the water softener unit.
IMPORTANT 
The appearance of white stains on
dishes is generally an important
sign that the salt container needs
filling.
use of the appliance, it should be refilled
from time to time according to the
regulation of the water softener unit.
IMPORTANT
(Only for first start up)
When the appliance is used for the
first time, after completely filling the
salt container, it is necessary to add
water until the container overflows.
If your water is at level 0, you need not use
any regenerating salt, nor need you make
any adjustment, as your water is soft.
According to the degree of hardness of
your water, regulate the softener unit in the
following way:
1.remove the lower rack. Unscrew and
removethe cap from the salt dispenser
located in the bottom of the tub
(fig. A"1");
2.turn the selector screw to the required
position with a screwdriver or a knife.
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TYPE 1
TYPE 2 WATER SOFTENER UNIT
Depending on the source of the supply,
water contains varying amounts of limestone
and minerals which are deposited on the
dishes leaving whitish stains and marks.
The higher the level of these minerals
present in the water, the harder the water is.
The dishwasher is fitted with a water
softener unit which, through the use of
special regenerating salt, supplies
softened water for washing the dishes.
The softener unit can treat water with a
hardness of up to 60°fH (French grading)
or 33°dH (German grading) through five
different settings.
The degree of hardness of your water can
be obtained from your water supply
company.Regulating the water softenerThe table below lists different degrees of
water hardness with the corresponding set-
ting for the softener unit.
*The water softener unit is set in the
factory at level 2, as this is suitable for the
majority of users.
Level
0
1
*2
3
4Water
hardness
°fH
(French)
0-9
10-30
31-40
41-50
51-60Water
hardness
°dH
(German)
0-5
6-16
17-22
23-27
28-33Use of
regenerating
salt
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
Water
softener
settingFREEposition
N.1
position
N.2
position 
N.3
position
N.4N°
of
washes
50
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Astandard daily load is represented in figs. 1, 2and 3.
Upper basket (fig. 1)
A=soup plates
B=dinner plates
C=dessert plates
D=saucers
E=cups
F=glasses 
Upper basket (fig. 2)
A=soup plates
B=dinner plates
C=dessert plates
D=saucers
E=cups
F= glasses
G=single section cutlery basket
Lower basket (fig. 3)
A=medium-sized saucepan
B=large saucepan 
C=frying pan
D=lids
E=tureens, serving dishes
F=cutlery
G=oven dishes
Please load the dishwasher sensibly to ensure the
best wash results.
Cutlery basket (fig. 4) 
The cutlery basket is made with two detachable
parts which will enable various loading options. The
two parts can be detached by sliding the left section
away from the right section.
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LOADING DISHESUsing the upper basket■The upper basket is provided with mobi-
le racks hooked to the sides of the
basket which can be regulated in two
positions: upright and lowered. In the
lowered position the racks may be used
for tea and coffee cups, kitchen knives
and ladles. Glasses with stems may be
safely hung on the ends of the racks.
Glasses, cups, saucers and dessert
plates may be loaded under the racks.
■Soup plates and ordinary plates may be
loaded with the rack in the upright
position. Plates should be loaded
vertically with   the underside of the plate
towards the back of the dishwasher with
a space between each plate to allow
water to pass freely.
■It is advisable to load plates of the same
size together in order to utilize maximum
basket capacity.
■Plates may be loaded in a single row
(fig. 1) or on both rows (fig. 2).
■It is advisable to load large plates
(approx. 27 or more cm) slightly tilted
towards the rear to facilitate introduction
of the basket into the machine.■Salad bowls and plastic bowls may also
be loaded on the upper basket. It is
advisable to block these in place so that
the jets of water do not make them
overturn.
■The upper basket has been designed to
offer maximum flexibility in use and can
be loaded with up to 24 plates on two
rows, up to 30 glasses on five rows or a
mixed load.
Using the lower basket■Saucepans, oven dishes, tureens, salad
bowls, lids, serving dishes, dinner
plates, soup plates and ladles can be
loaded on the lower basket.
■Place the cutlery in the plastic cutlery
holder with the handles pointing
upwards.
■Place the cutlery holder on the lower
basket (fig. 3), making sure that the
cutlery does not get in the way of the
rotating arms.
IMPORTANT
The lower basket has a  safety-stop
device,for its safe extraction, also
especially useful with a full load.
For loading salt, cleaning filter and for
ordinary maintenance, the complete
extraction of the basket is necessary. 
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Half load wash upper basket
1/2 mixed load (fig. 1)
A= glasses
B = soup plates
C= dessert plates
D=saucers
E=saucepan
F=Irying pan
G=large bowl
H=small bowl
1/2 load standard (fig. 2)
A= 6 glasses
B= 6 cups
C= serving dish
D= 6 soup plates
E=6 dinner plates
F=6 dessert plates
G=6 saucers
H=medium bowl
I =small bowl
Place the cutlery in the plastic cutlery holder on the lower basket.
Lower basket (fig. 6)
M= 8 + 4 soup plates
N= 11 + 1 dinner plates
O= 12 dessert plates
P=serving dish
Q=cutlery
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Upper basket (fig. 5) 
A= 5 + 5 + 2 glasses
B= 12 saucers
C= 4 + 6 + 2 cups
D= small bowl
E= medium bowl
F= large bowl
G= 1 fork
H= 1 + 1 serving spoonsI= 3 + 3 dessert spoonsL= 3 + 3 teaspoons
INFORMATION FOR THE TEST LABORATORIESGeneral programme comparison  (Ref. EN 50242 Standards) (see programmes selection)
1.Upper basket position: low
2.Normal load
3.Shine setting: 612 international place load (Ref. EN 50242)Correct loading is indicated, in fig. 5for the upper basket, in fig. 6for the lower
basket and in fig. 7for the cutlery basket.
Cutlery basket without side racks (fig. 7)
Insert the remaining cutlery, taking care not to
load more than two differenttypes of cutlery in
the same compartment.
4.Amount of detergent:
- 8 g for pre-wash;
- 22 g for wash.
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Filling the rinse aid containerThe rinse aid, which is automatically
released during the last rinsing cycle, helps
the dishes to dry quickly and prevents
spots and stains forming.
The rinse aid container can be found to the
left of the detergent container (fig. A "3").
To open the lid, push the reference mark
and, in the same time, pull the tab of
opening.
It is always advisable to use rinse aid that
is specifically designed for dishwasher.
Check the rinse aid level through the
indicator eye (C)which is located on the
dispenser.Regulating the rinse aid from 1 to 6The regulator (D)is placed under the lid
and can be turned using a coin. 
The recommendedposition is 4.
The limestone content of the water
considerably affects the formation of
limescale and the drying performance.
It is therefore important to regulate the
quantity of rinse aid to achieve good
washing results.
If, after the wash, streaks occur on the
dishes, decrease the amount by one
position. If whitish spots occur, increase the
amount by one position. ■the effectiveness of detergents containing
the built in water softener/salt depends
on the hardness of your water supply.
Check that the hardness of your water
supply is within the effective range given
on the detergent packaging. 
In certain circumstances use of combined
detergents can cause:
■limescale deposits on dishes or in the
dishwasher;
■a reduction in washing and drying
performance.
Should this occur, we would recommend
using traditional separate products – salt,
detergent and rinse agent. This will ensure
that the water softener in the dishwasher
operates correctly. 
Please note that on return to the use of
conventional salt, a number of cycles will
be required before the system becomes
fully efficient again.IMPORTANTAny problems which arise as a direct
result of the use of these products
are not covered by our warranty.
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LOADING THE DETERGENT
AND THE RINSE AIDFilling the detergent containerIMPORTANT
It is essential to use a detergent
that is specifically designed for
dishwashers either in powder, liquid
or tablet form.
“FINISH” gives very good results and can
be easily obtained.
Unsuitable detergents (like those for
washing up by hand) do not contain the
proper ingredients for use in a dishwasher,
and stop the dishwasher from working
correctly.Normal washThe detergent container is inside the door
(fig. A “2”). If the lid of the container is
closed, press the button(A)to open. 
At the end of every wash cycle the lid is
always open and ready for the next time
the dishwasher is used.
The amount of detergent to be used varies
according to how dirty the dishes are and
on the type of dishes to be washed.
We advise using 20:30 g of detergent in the
wash section of detergent compartment (B).
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After pouring the detergent into the container,
close the lid, firstly pushing (1)and then
pressing on it (2) until you hear the click.
Since not all detergents are the same the
instructions on the boxes of detergent can
vary. We should just like to remind users
that too little detergent does not clean the
dishes properly whilst too much detergent
will not produce better results and is also a
waste. 
IMPORTANT
Do not use an excessive amount of
detergent and help limit damage to
the environment at the same time.
CAUTION! 
IMPORTANT NOTE ON THE USE OF
COMBINED DETERGENTS.
If you are planning to use combined detergents
i.e. those with built in salt and/or rinse
agent, we would advise the following:
■read carefully and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions given on the packaging;
■some combined detergents, particularly
those with built in rinse agent, provide
best results when used with specific
programmes; 
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