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• Do not use table salt as it contains insoluble substances which, 
over time, may damage the water softening system.  
• When necessary, refill the regenerating salt container before 
starting the washing program. In this way, the excess saline 
solution will be immediately removed by the water; the prolonged 
presence of salt water inside the tank may lead to corrosion.   
 
 Be careful not to confuse the salt and detergent packages; adding 
detergent to the salt container will damage the water softening system.   
 
 ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM (available in all programs except the soak program)  The dishwasher is equipped with an electronic device for adjusting the 
water softening setting according to the hardness of the water. To adjust 
the water softening setting, proceed as follows. 
 
 
 
 
• Keep the PROGRAM DELAY   button pressed for a few 
seconds, until the H.- symbol, followed by the set value, appears on 
the 3-FIGURE DISPLAY. 
• The PROGRAM DELAY   button can be pressed again to select 
the most suitable hardness value (h.-0, h.-1, h.-2…h.-5). Refer to 
the Water hardness table to select the value. 
•  To exit the programming mode press one button or do not touch the 
keypad for 2 seconds. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
						

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WATER HARDNESS TABLE  WATER HARDNESSSETTING German Degrees (°dH) French Degrees (°dF) 
0 - 4 0 - 7 Setting N. 1 NO SALT 
5 - 15 8 - 25 h.-0
16 - 23 26 - 40 h.-1
24 - 31 41 - 60 h.-2
32 - 47 61 - 80 h.-3
48 - 58 81 - 100 h.-4   Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your 
water supply. 
 
  After adjustment or display of the current setting, simply do not touch the 
button for a few seconds; the dishwasher will automatically return to 
standard mode, quitting the adjustment mode. 
 
 
4.2  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 is on the left, and the 
rinse aid dispenser is on the right. 
 
 
 
 
  
 With the exception of the SOAK program, before every washing cycle it 
is necessary to add the required amount of detergent to the detergent 
dispenser. The rinse aid, on the other hand, should  only be added as 
required.    
  
 
						

							 
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 ADDING THE RINSE AID
 The rinse aid helps the dishes dry faster and 
prevents the formation of scale deposits and 
staining; it is automatically added to the water 
during the final rinse cycle, from the container 
situated on the inner side of the door. 
  
To add rinse aid: 
•  Open the door. 
•  Rotate the container cap anticlockwise by ¼ of a turn and remove it. 
•  Add the rinse aid until the container is full (approximately 140 cc). 
The optical level indicator on the side of the cap should be 
completely obscured. Refill the rinse aid when the optical level 
indicator becomes clear again, or when the rinse aid warning light 
illuminates. 
•  Replace the cover and turn it in a clockwise direction. 
•  Use a cloth to remove any spillage of rinse aid which might lead to 
the formation of excess foam. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ADJUSTING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER SETTING
 The dishwasher is factory set for medium water hardness. However it 
possible to change the setting by turning the dispenser’s selector to the 
desired position: the amount of rinse aid dispensed is proportional to the 
selector position. 
 •  To adjust the rinse aid setting, rotate the dispenser cap 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. 
•  Replace the cap, turning it clockwise. 
 
 
   
  
 • The amount of rinse aid must be increased if the washed dishes 
appear dull or feature circular stains. 
• If, on the other hand, the dishes are sticky or have white streaks, it 
is necessary to reduce the rinse aid setting.   
  
 
						

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 ADDING THE DETERGENT To open the detergent dispenser cap, lightly press 
the button P. Add the detergent and close the cap 
carefully. 
During the washing cycle, the dispenser will be 
opened automatically. 
 
   
  
  
 • When a program with hot prewash is selected (see program table), 
extra detergent must be placed in the cavity G/H (depending on 
models). 
• Use only detergents specially formulated for dishwashers. For optimal 
washing results it is important to use a good quality detergent. 
• The detergent packs must be sealed and stored in a dry place to 
prevent the formation of lumps which may negatively affect washing 
results. Once opened the detergent packs should not be kept for too 
long, otherwise the detergent loses its effectiveness. 
• Do not use detergents formulated for washing dishes by hand, 
because they produce a great deal of foam and may negatively affect 
the operation of the dishwasher. 
• Add the correct amount of detergent. An insufficient amount of 
detergent will result in a partial removal of dirt from the dishes, 
whereas an excessive amount is wasteful and does not improve the 
washing results. 
• The market offers liquid and powder detergents with differing chemical 
compositions, which may contain phosphates, or be phosphate-free 
but contain natural enzymes. 
- Detergents containing phosphates are more effective against 
grease and starch at temperatures above 60°C. 
- Enzyme detergents, on the other hand, are also effective at lower 
temperatures (from 40 to 55°C) and are more easily 
biodegradable. With enzyme detergents it is possible to obtain at 
low temperatures comparable results to those which can only be 
achieved at 65°C using traditional detergents.  
For the safeguarding of the environment we recommend the use of 
phosphate- and chlorine free detergents.    
 
						

							 
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 The introduction of detergent into the rinse aid dispenser, even in 
liquid form, will damage the dishwasher.  
  
 
 
 
 4.3  General warnings and recommendations 
 
 
 
 
Before using the dishwasher for the first time, it is advisable to read the 
following recommendations concerning dish types to be washed and 
their loading. 
There are generally no constraints on the washing of domestic dishes, 
but in certain cases it is necessary to take their characteristics into 
account. 
 
Before loading the dishes into the baskets it is necessary to: 
• remove coarse food remains: e.g. bones, fish-bones, etc. which 
may clog the filter or damage the wash pump. 
• soak any pots or pans with burnt-on food remains on the bottom to 
facilitate removal, then load them into the LOWER BASKET. 
 
There is no need to pre-wash the dishes under running water before 
loading them into the baskets since this only wastes water. 
 
Correct loading of the dishes helps ensure optimal washing 
results. 
  
 
  
 
						

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 WARNING! 
 
• Make sure that the dishes are securely in place so that they cannot 
tip over or obstruct the rotation of the spray arms during the 
washing cycle. 
• Do not place very small objects in the baskets as these could fall 
and obstruct the spray arms or the wash pump. 
• Containers such as cups, bowls, glasses and pots should always 
be loaded with the opening facing downwards and with any cavities 
at an angle, to allow the water to drain out. 
• Do not stack dishes or place them in such a way that they cover 
one other. 
• Do not place glasses too close together because they may knock 
against each other and break, or there might be staining at the 
point where they touch. 
 
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. 
• Plastic dishes: heat resistant plastic dishes must be washed in the 
upper basket. 
• Dishes and objects in copper, tin, zinc or brass: these tend to 
stain. 
• Aluminium dishes: items made from anodised aluminium may 
lose their colour. 
• Silverware: silver items may stain. 
• Glass and crystal: in general, glass and crystal objects can be 
washed in the dishwasher. However, certain types of glass and 
crystal may become dull and lose their clearness after many 
washings. Therefore, for these items we recommend using the 
least aggressive program available. 
• Decorated items: the decorated objects available on the market 
are generally able to withstand washing in the dishwasher, 
although the colours may fade after a great many washes. If in 
doubt as to the fastness of the colours, it is advisable to wash just a 
few items at a time for approximately one month. 
   
 
						

							 
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4.4  Using the baskets  The dishwasher has a capacity of 14 place-settings, including serving 
dishes. 
 
 LOWER BASKET The lower basket 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 coming from the bottom. 
 
Depending on the models, the basket may be equipped with some or all 
of the following accessories:  Plate racks, which can be laid flat when not in use (e.g. to accommodate 
pans, bowls, etc.). To stow the racks flat, pull them upward and turn 
them towards the inside of the basket.
  
Anti-drip inserts which improve the 
drying of dishes. They may be 
supplied fitted on the basket or in 
the accessories bag; in this case, 
to use them, simply fit them into 
place as shown. 
  
 
						

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Supports for cups and long objects 
(ladles, spoons, etc.), in the rear; 
can be tipped to the vertical 
position when not in use. 
  
Glass holder. Support for long-
stem glasses. When lifted out of 
the stowed position (0) it snaps into 
three different positions (1-2-3). 
  
2-position fold-down supports (1-2). In position 1 (vertical) they can be 
used to take plates, while in position 2 (slanted) they provide support for 
long-stem glasses which will be held in place by the glass holder. 
Adjustment: raise point P as shown until the support turns into position 2.   
     
 
 
 
 
						

							 
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To lie completely flat, lift the end and turn it towards you so that the 
retainer F rotates into place above point S. 
    LOADING THE LOWER BASKET  Carefully load flat 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. 
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TOP CUTLERY BASKET The basket is designed to take cutlery, placed in the spaces provided, 
long utensils, positioned lengthwise and small items. The “drawer” 
extraction system makes the basket easier to load, but it can also be 
taken completely off its runners by removing the retainers (as shown 
here). Take great care to replace the retainers to ensure that the basket 
does not come off the runners accidentally.