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CUTLERY BASKET  The  basket  has  removable  top  grids   into  which  items  of  cutlery  should 
be  inserted  to  keep  them  properly  spaced  and  allow  water  to  pass 
between  them effectively.  The  top grids  and central lid  are  in  the bag  of 
accessories. The central lid  functions as a  lid only.  
The top grids can be  detached and used separately . 
The  cutlery  should  be  arranged  in  an  orderly  manner   inside  the  basket, 
with  the  handles...

 
 
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UPPER BASKET  It is recommended to load the upper basket with sma ll- or medium-sized 
items  such  as  glasses,  small  plates,  tea  or  coffee cups,  shallow  bowls 
and  light  objects  made  from  heat  resistant  plastic.  If  the  upper  basket  is 
used in the lowermost position, it can also be loaded with serving dishes, 
provided they are only slightly soiled.     
 
LOADING THE UPPER BASKET  Load  plates  facing  forward;  cups,  bowls  etc.  must  a lways  be...

 
 
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Depending on the models, the basket may be equipped with some or all 
of the following accessories: 
-  Supports for cups or long objects (ladles, spoons… ), on the left; 
can be tipped to the vertical position when not in  use. 
-   Long-stemmed glass holder, on the left; to use, si mply lift and 
fix onto the hooks provided. 
-   Cutlery racks, on the right, designed for knives a nd teaspoons; 
for teaspoons, pull out the sliding support. The ra cks can be 
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        ADJUSTING THE UPPER BASKET 
The  height  of  the  top  basket  can  be  adjusted  to  all ow  large  dishes  or 
pans to be placed in the bottom basket.  
The  adjustment  procedure  may  be  type  A  or  B,  depending  on  the 
dishwasher model purchased. 
           Version A: pull-out with adjustment in two positions. 
·   Pull out both the basket guides. 
·   Remove the stops, first releasing them as shown in  the diagram. 
·   Pull out the basket. 
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5.  Cleaning and maintenance  
 
Before carrying out any work, always unplug the appliance from the 
electrical supply or switch off the all-pole disconnection device. 
 
5.1  General warnings and recommendations   Avoid the use of acidic or abrasive detergents.  Clean  the  outer  surfaces  and  door-lining  of  the  dis hwasher  regularly 
using  a  soft  cloth  moistened  with  water  or  with  a  n ormal  detergent 
suitable  for  painted  surfaces.  Clean  the  door...

 
 
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 CLEANING THE FILTER UNIT  ·  It  is  advisable  to  periodically  inspect  the  centre   filter C and,  if 
necessary,  t
o  clean  it.  To  remove  the  filter,  grip  the  tabs,  tu rn  them  
anticlockwise and lift upwards; 
·   push  the  centre  filter  D from  the  underside  to  remove  it  from  the 
micro-filter: 
·   separate  the  two  parts  which  make  up  the  plastic  f ilter  by  pressing 
the body of the filter in the zone shown by the arr ows; 
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BEFORE  STARTING  THE  DISHWASHER  AFTER  PROLONGED 
DISUSE: 
 
·  Check  that  there  are  no  deposits  of  sludge  or  rust  inside  the  water 
pipe: if there are, allow the water to run from the water supply tap for 
a few minutes. 
·  Plug the power cord  back into the socket. 
·  Reconnect the water intake hose and open the tap ag ain. 
 
 
 
TROUBLESHOOTING MINOR PROBLEMS 
 
In some cases it is possible to remedy minor problems by referring to the...

 
 
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If the dishes fail to dry or remain dull, check tha t: 
 
·  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  l ost  its 
effectiveness  (for  example,  through  incorrect  storage,  with  the  box 
left open). 
 
If the dishes show signs of streaking, staining, et c., check that: 
 
·  the rinse aid dispenser setting is not too high. 
 
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6.  Troubleshooting 
 
 The  dishwasher  is  capable  of  signalling  a  number  of   faults  through  the 
simultaneous  illumination  of  several  indicator  ligh ts,  with  the  following 
meanings: 
 
FAULT DESCRIPTION 
E1  
Acquastop failure 
The  anti-flooding  system  has  been  activated  (for  th e 
relevant  models  only).  The  system  is  tripped  in  case 
of water leaks. Contact the after-sales service. 
E2  
Safety level 
The  system  which  limits  the...

 
 
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E7  
Turbine flow-regulator malfunction  
(for the relevant models only)  
The appliance is not able to measure the amount 
of  water  loaded  accurately.  Interrupt  the  program 
and  switch  off  the  dishwasher.  Switch  the 
dishwasher  back  on,  program  it  again  and  start 
the  washing cycle.  If  the  problem  persists, contact  
the after-sales service. 
E8  
Alternate washing system malfunction 
Interrupt  the  program  and  switch  off  the...