Gebrauchs- und Installationsanleitung User installation and operation manual INHALT / TABLE OF CONTENT DEUTSCH INSTALLATION UND MONTAGE BENUTZUNG DES GERÄTS UND PRAKTISCHE RATSCHLÄGE INSTANDHALTUNG UND REINIGUNG DES GERÄTS FEHLERSUCHE UND PROBLEMLÖ SUNG PLÄNE UND MAßNAHMEN ZUR INSTALLATION 4 8 19 21 44 ENGLISH INSTALLATION AND FITTING USING THE APPLIANCE - A FEW PRACTICAL TIPS APPLIANCE MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING TROUBLESHOOTING INSTALLATION MEASUREMENTS AND DIAGRAMAN 24 28 39 41 44 DISHWASHWER INSTALLATION AND FITTING 1 a CONNECTION TO THE PLUMBING The water connection pipe is located on the back of the dishwasher: Connect the pipe to the water inlet, tighten the connection nut and make sure it is securely connected to the appliance. a b The hose must run between the wall and the bottom space at the back of the dishwasher (b1) so that it is not squashed or overstretched. b1 b2 There should be a fixed water outlet drain at a distance of between 25 and 100 cm from the floor. Make sure that the outlet pipe is not too rigid, bent or squashed. max. 100 cm min. 25 cm If your dishwasher has a hot water inlet, connect the pipe to the hot water tap. In this case, the maximum temperature must not exceed 60ºC. Bear in mind that this type of water supply may affect the washing and drying capacity of the appliance. I M P O R TA N T It is very important for the bend pipe of the outlet hose is located securely in water outlet so that it cannot disconnet. The operating water pressure (minimum and maximum) must be between 0,5-10 bar (0,05-1 MPa). English 2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Please refer to the specification label on the top edge of the door before making the electrical connections. Make sure that the power voltage connected to the plug socket is as shown on the label. It is very important for the dishwasher to be connected to an earthed plug socket. The electrical installation, plug, socket, fuses or circuit breaker and meter must be capable of the maximum power shown on the specifications label. If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced exclusively by the manufacturers, aftersales service (TAS) or authorised personnel. If the appliance is to be recessmounted and integrated, the plug must be accessible after installation. Model Serial number Model ASPES LA-36P Nº 060412369 I M P O R TA N T The specifications label is on the top edge of the interior of the door. This label must never be removed, since it provides information about the exact model of the dishwasher, required power supply, serial number and warranty. 3 LEVELLING POSITIONING LEVELLING AND POSITIONING It is important for the dishwasher to rest firmly on the floor, in a perfectly upright position. It should then be levelled to rectify the effect of any unevenness of the floor. Use a spirit level. If the appliance is to be positioned under a worktop, top can be removed or left in position. a IIf you want to remove the cover, you can do so by removing the two screws from the back of the cover. Remove the rear counterweight and pull out the insulating blanket, if the model has one. b a b 25 c Then pull the support blocks for the cover outwards and backwards. Some integrated models have a rod for levelling the rear feet from the front of the dishwasher. Before fitting the dishwasher into the recess, move it up to the space and raise it by turning the rear foot to leave a space of some 3 millimetres from the worktop. Fit the dishwasher into the space. Adjust it to the worktop until the top part of the dishwasher is touching the lower part of the cabinet worktop. e d c d e f f Fitting a dishwasher into a row of cupboards. When fitting the dishwasher into a row of kitchen cupboards with a continuos plinth: a b c d Unscrew and remove the base. Loosen and remove support legs. Screw the adjustable legs into the dishwasher. Refit the base to the cupboards and, if necessary, make any haight adjustment to plinth to the required height to allow the dishwasher to fit properly behind. a b c d English 4 PANELLING a PANEL-MOUNTING Simply fit the same decor panels or doors as the kitchen cupboards to the dishwasher door. Said panels must be more than 4 mm thick. Remove the frame around the door by unfastening the screws. Cut the panel to size: 596 x 586 mm. Fit the decor panel or door To fasten the new decorative panel in place, screw the frame back onto the door. a b b c c 5 a PRE-WASH Once the dishwasher has been installed correctly, it should be first used on prewash programme: 4 2 3 1 Select programme 1 (pre-wash), without utensils or detergent. Press the On/Off switch. This is to check the installation, the connections and the drain outlet, as well as to completely wash the interior before running a wash pro-gramme a 5 b b ON / OFF PROGRAMME 27 DISHWASHWER USING THE APPLIANCE - A FEW PRACTICAL TIPS 1 WATER HARDNESS, SALT, RINSE-AID AND DETERGENT Water hardness adjustment. Water contains scale. The more scale, the harder the water. To prevent the scale in the water from damaging the dishwasher, it is equipped with a descaler to reduce the scale and leave it perfectly clean for washing. The descaler uses salt to function. Before starting up the dishwasher, you will need to know the water hardness in your area. You can find this out by either: 1º Consulting the local Water Board, 2º consulting the T.A.S. (Technical Assistance Service), or 3º using the Aquadur strip included in the accessories bag, following the instructions below. To find out the water hardness: a Place the strip in a glass of water for one second, and then take it out. Shake it and wait for one minute. The strip will show the water hardness. Check the result of the test against the table below. You will probably need to adjust your dishwasher. 1 sec. 1 min. b c a b c Scale level (HF) Scale level (DH) Test result 0-13 HF 0-7DH 14-38 HF 8-21 DH 39-50 HF 22-28 DH 51-63 HF 29-35 DH Over 63 HF Over 35 DH Green Dial position Manual Electronic No salt needed L0 Soft 1 Red stripe Position 1 L1 Standard 2 Red stripes Position 2 L2 Medium 3 Red stripes Position 3 L3 Hard 4 Red stripes Position 4 L4 Very hard Hardness HF: Water hardness (French system) DH: Water hardness (German system). If no salt needs to be added to your dishwasher, go straight on to the "rinse aid" section. English Controlling the salt level Depending on the model, dishwashers will have a manual or electronic salt level control. MANUAL REGULATION If there is a salt regulator like the one shown in the photographs (Mod. A-B) inside your dishwasher on the righthand side, turn it to the number that corresponds to the hardness of the water in your area (see table). To turn it to the correct position, use a coin (Mod. A) or a screwdriver (Mod. B). REGULATOR Model A REGULATOR Model B This simple adjustment of your dishwasher is vital for its correct functioning. Do not ignore it. Where to put the salt The dishwasher has a salt container in the bottom of the tub. Important: use dishwasher salt only. The first time you fill the salt container, you must: a RESERVOIR A SEL a Pour in the salt but do not fill the container to the top. Top it up with water. Stir with a spoon. Close the lid tight and clean the salt around the container. b c d b c When the salt container needs filling, you should always do it before a wash and not afterwards. d 29 When does the salt need refilling? A pilot light will come on to show when more salt needs to be added. I M P O R TA N T You should not use salt if your dishwasher does not need it. In this case, the pilot light will remain on at all times. PILOT LIGHT Important: If your dishwasher does not have a display or pilot light, you should periodically refill the salt that has been used (about every 20 washes for medium-hard water). The rinse-aid helps drying and prevents drops of water from clinging to utensils after washing. The rinse-aid container is located on the inside of the door, next to the detergent container. It has a 4-position dispenser for adjusting the amount of rinse-aid to the water quality (the dispenser is set at position 2 at the factory). If you notice drops of water on utensils, increase the position of the rinse-aid dispenser. If the utensils have white or sticky lines, lower the position. a RINSE-AID CONTAINER DISPENSER Once the level of the dispenser has been set, fill the container to the top, but do not overfill it. If this occurs, clean the spillage with a cloth. I M P O R TA N T A greater amount of rinse-aid does not necessarily mean better results. In fact, too much rinse-aid can lead to water marks. a When do I need to add rinse-aid? The dishwasher tells you when you need to add more rinse-aid. Depending on the model, there are two types of indicator: window or pilot light. Window. Transparent window next to the rinse-aid container lid. If the bottom of the window is a light colour, you need to add rinse-aid. If it is dark, there is sufficient rinse-aid in the container. Pilot light on the front of the dishwasher indicates when the rinse-aid container needs to be topped up. EMPTY FULL DISPLAY WINDOW PILOT LIGHT English Detergent The detergent is poured into a tank on the inside of the door, beside the rinse aid tank. a Pour in the detergent, then close the tank cap. Some programmes also require part of the dose of detergent to be poured into the tank cap compartment. DETERGENT CONTAINER b Detergent comes in tablet, powder and liquid form. You can consult the amount of detergent needed on the programme chart. a b If you use detergent tablets instead of traditional products (granulated salt, powder detergent, liquid rinse aid), you may notice a loss of efficiency, particularly in the case of short programmes and/or programmes with low wash temperatures. If you notice any performance problems with your dishwasher, e.g. there is a white film on the tank or on the dishes, an accumulation of scale or poor drying efficiency, you should go back to using traditional products. We would remind you that if you go back to using traditional granulated salt, you will need to run a few programmes before the dishwasher performs perfectly again, and there may still be some residue left on the tank and dishes. If you wish to use combined tablet products, read the instructions and indications for use on the packet carefully. In case of doubt, consult the cleaning product manufacturer. We provide no guarantee for any complaints directly related to the use of this type of products. 31 2 TABLEWARE AND UTENSILS. TYPES AND POSITIONING Types of dishes Not all utensils can be washed in a dishwasher. Do not attempt to wash items made of wood or earthenware or plastic that is not heat resistant. Stainless steel cutlery can be washed easily; however, ensure that silver cutlery does not come into contact as they may stain. Items made of aluminium may fade in time. Patterns on decorated porcelain may wear off if the quality is not good. Check with the manufacturer of China. Only wash glasses that are dishwasher-compatible. Cut glass should not be washed in dishwasher. Please make sure your utensils are dishwasher-compatible. Placing the utensils in the dishwasher It is very important to place the utensils correctly in the racks to guarantee a perfect wash. a The lower rack is for dirtier, more resistant items: pans, oven dishes and plates. Make sure there is sufficient space between each one for the jet of water. Pots must be placed upside down. If your model has folddown racks, you can use them in vertical position for washing plates or in horizontal position for large items such as saucepans b FOR 12 PLACE SETTINGS EN-50242 LOADING PLATES VERTICAL POSITION HORIZONTAL POSITION I M P O R TA N T Bowls are placed on the left and plates on the right. Start loading plates from the outside of the rack to the inside. Plates should not be touching. English c Les couverts, Except for knives, cutlery should be placed in the cutlery rack, with the handles at the bottom. Place the more delicate items, such as cups, glasses, porcelain or crystal, and standardsize plates in the top rack. Long cutlery has a special place. There are also racks which, when vertical, are for holding wine glasses. d If you have selected the Express programme or the Top Load function, the dishes are to be loaded into the top basket only. If you have selected the Bottom Load function, you should load the lower basket only. FOR 12 PLACE SETTINGS EN-50242 SPECIAL SUPPORTS TOP LOAD I M P O R TA N T When you have loaded the dishwasher, make sure the sprinklers can spin freely and that the cutlery will not prevent the detergent tank cap from opening. 33 Adjusting the racks The racks can be adjusted in accord with the load. The top rack can be placed at two different heights for washing different-sized plates. In the upper position, the top rack holds standards ...