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ARISTON DISHWASHER - Instructions for installation and use 1

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This manual explains pleasantly all your new electrichousehold appliance has to offer. In addition, you willdiscover a world of useful hints and handy tips to helpyou get a better wash from your dishwasher and to makeit last longer.

Quick guide to yourdishwasher

1. Installation and moving (p.8)

Installation, after delivery or your moving house, is the most importantprocedure for the correct operation of your dishwasher. Always check:1. That the electricity system is in accordance with norms;2. That the water inlet and outlet hoses are connected correctly;3. That the dishwasher is level on the ground. It is worth it: for the longerlife span and the correct operation of your dishwasher.

2. Control panel at your orders (p.2)

Learn to get to know the parts which make up your dishwasher, you willuse it better for it. This is where you will find the description of thecontrols and the internal parts.

3. How to load your dishes (p.3)

This page includes useful tips to help you load your dishwasher correctlyand make the most of all the available space.

4. How to start your dishwasher (p. 4)

After loading the dishes, you need to select the right wash cycle andmeasure out the correct dose of detergent and rinse aid. Reading thesepages will help you through all the wash phases.

5. Salt: an important ally (p. 7)

Using the right salt and in the right quantity will help you maintain yourdishwasher in top condition, to wash better and to avoid possible damagecaused by limescale.

6. Advice and suggestions to help you make savingsas well (p.7)

This is where you will find small tips on how to wash your dishes betterand to help make savings by selecting a wash cycle which best suits thetype of load.

7. Troubleshooting (p.10)

Before calling the technician, have a look here: a lot of problems canhave an immediate solution. If you can't manage to solve it yourself, thencall the Ariston helpline and any problem will be solved as quickly aspossible.

8. Safety for you and your family (p.10)

Read this chapter carefully, as it will provide you with useful informationon installation, use and maintenance safety. To avoid nasty surprises.

9. Special care and maintenance (p.11)

Once in a while, once a month, spend a little time on the filter assemblyand the sprayer arms. This is where you can learn how.

10. Keeping your dishwasher in shape (p.11)

Respect the few rules you will find here, and the result will be an enduringtop-shape dishwasher.

11. Technical characteristics (p.2)All your appliance's technical data, in accordance with norms andregulations as always.

12. Ariston is still with you after purchase (p.12)Ariston supports its products by means of after-sales services andassistance, offering you special guarantees, professional assistance aswell as quality spare parts and accessories. To find out more, call theAriston Freefone Number.

2 ARISTON DISHWASHER - Instructions for installation and use

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Control panel at your ordersA. ON-OFF Button

Press this button toswitch the appliance on.

B .ON-OFF IndicatorlightThis light informs youthat the dishwasher is on.

C. Door opening handleUse this handle to open thedishwasher door.

D. Knob for selecting CyclesUse this knob to select thecycle.

E. Low salt indicator lightThis light warns you thatit is time to add more salt.

How is it made?

E. Upper rack

F. Top sprayer arm

G. Rack height adjuster

H . Lower rack

Let's open up your dishwasher together

F. Low rinse aid indicatorlightThis light warns you thatit is time to add morerinse aid.

I. Bottom sprayer arm

J. Salt container cap

K . Washing filter

L . Detergent and rinseaid dispenser

Technical CharacteristicsThis dishwasherconforms to thefol lowingEuropeanCommuni tyDirectives:

� 73/23/EEC of19/02/73 (LowVoltage) andsubsequentmodifications;

� 89/336/EEC of03/05/89(ElectromagneticCompatibil ity)and subsequentmodifications;

Learn to get to know the parts which make upyour dishwasher, you will use it better for it.

E

G

F

H

I

K

L

J

Technical characteristics

Width cm. 60

Depth cm. 60

Height cm. 85

Capacity 12 standard place settings

Mains water pressure 20 KPa÷ 1MPa (0,2 ÷10 bar)

Power voltage See data plate

Total absorber power See data plate

Fuse See data plate

G. Cycle phase indicatorlight (pre-wash, wash,rinses, drying)

H.Half-load buttonThis button allowsyou to wash on theupper rack only.

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How to load your dishes

First of all.Before placing the dishes in theracks, remove the largest scrapsof food left over on your plates, youwill thus avoid blocking the filter,which would reduce the efficacyof the wash.If the saucepans and frying pansare very dirty, allow them to soakbefore being washed. To make iteasier to load your dishes, pull theracks out.

What goes into thelower rack?We recommend you place the mostdifficult dishes to wash into thelower rack: saucepans, lids, soupdishes and plates (a load exampleis shown in the photo).

� Serving dishes and largelids: place them on the sidesof the rack.

� Saucepans, salad bowls:must always be placed upsidedown

� Very deep dishes: placethem obliquely, thus allowingwater to run down them andcleaning them better

The lower rack has tip-up sectors(see figure B), so you can placeeven more saucepans and fryingpans or make room for the largerones.

Place the cutlery with the handlesat the bottom; if the basket is theone with side inserts, then insertthe tea spoons one by one into theslots (see figure A).It is best if you place longer utensilshorizontally at the front of the upperrack.After loading the dishes, rememberto check that the blades on thesprayer arms can turn freelywithout hitting against any dishes

What goes into theupper rack?Place delicate and lightweightdishes in the upper rack: glasses,tea cups and coffee cups, saucers -but plates too - shallow salad bowls,slightly dirty frying pans andshallow pans.Position lightweight dishes in suchas way as to avoid their beingmoved by the spray of water.

How to adjust the toprack.The upper rack can be set in highor low position to enable you toorganise your dishes effortlessly.

Before washing, a few small steps can help you get a better wash and keep your dishwasher for longer.Remove the largest scraps of food left over on your plates, soak saucepans and frying pans with toughincrustations. After loading your dishes, make sure the blades on the sprayer arm turn well.Do notplace glasses and cups on top of one another, and make sure the dishes are not touching.

upper rack

lower rack

upper rack

lower rack

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2

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Load examples

1 2

3

4Fig.F

Open the rail stop flaps and pull therack out completely. Now place it inhigh or low position, then slide italong the guide rails until the frontwheels also go in. Now close the railstop flaps. Follow the sequence ofactions illustrated in figure "F".

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You have loaded your dishes and you now haveto set the wash cycle. It takes just one minuteto learn how

Starting the dishwasher

Ready, steady, go!

First of all.Turn on the water tap completelyand press ON-OFF button "A": ashort beep will sound and indicatorlight "B" will come on. Now theappliance is on and ready to be pro-grammed.

Selecting the wash cycle.To select a wash cycle, turn knob"D" clockwise until the referencenotch on the knob corresponds withthe number or symbol for the cy-cle you wish to set (have a look atthe wash cycle table on page 6).After a few seconds, you will heara short beep: the wash cycle hasbegun and it is not advisable tomake any changes at this point.

The dishwasher informsyou.Your dishwasher is fitted with indi-cator lights (G) that come on toshow you at which point the washcycle is at.Here are the symbols correspond-ing to each cycle phase:Starting from the indicator light onthe left moving towards the one onthe right: pre-wash, wash, rinses,drying.

At all times, your dishwasher tellsyou where it is at.

Modifying a wash cycle inprogress.But if you have chosen the wrongcycle, not to worry! You can modifythe wash cycle in progress, if it hasonly just started. Turn the knobanti-clockwise and set it to Reset,after a few seconds you will hear 3beeps and indicator light "G" willgo out: this means all the settingshave been cancelled. You are nowfree to re-set the correct wash cy-cle.

You've left out a dish?Well, it happens to everyone. Inter-rupt the wash cycle by pressing theON-OFF button, insert the dish youhad forgotten and press the ON-OFF button again. The cycle willstart up from where you interruptedit.

Finished?The end of the wash cycle is sig-nalled by 2 short beeps and a flash-ing drying phase indicator light. Setthe knob to the Reset position toclear all settings.Turn the appliance off by pressingbutton "A", thus cutting off the elec-tricity supply.Turn off the water tap.Wait a few minutes before unload-ing the dishes: they are very hot! Ifyou wait a little while, they drybetter thanks to the steam.Empty the lower rack first.

There's been a power fail-ure? Have you opened thedishwasher door?The wash cycle stops and then re-starts when the electricity comesback on or when you shut the door.Everything is under control!

If opening thedoor soon afterthe end of theprogramme ,orduring it, standaway from theDishwasher, toavoid possible

injury from hots team.

You can cancelthe wash cycle

in progress, if ithas only just

started.

Make sure thewash cycle has

ended beforeremoving the

dishes!

You want to wash on onerack only? Remember touse half the amount of de-tergent.Your dishwasher also allows you towash half a load, to save water andelectricity. Before setting any washcycle, press button "H".


D ISHWASHERDetergent and rinse aid

The rinse aid.This product makes dishes sparklemore as it improves their drying.The rinse aid container is situatedon the inside of the appliance door;you should refill it when you seethe container is empty by meansof indicator �D�.(If your dishwasher is fitted with a�low rinse aid� indicator light, fillthe container up when the indicatorlight flashes or lights up).

Loading the rinse aid.To open the dispenser, turn cap Canticlockwise. Take care when youpour in the rinse aid to avoid itoverflowing. You can adapt theamount of rinse aid used by thedishwasher: regulate the adjusterF which you will find under lid C.

Only use specific dishwasher detergents. Pour the detergent into thedispenser on the inside of the door. Before the wash cycle starts!

Useful tips

The detergentLoading the detergentTo open lid A, press button B. Thedetergent should be poured into thetwo containers C and D up to therim.Now you can close the lid: press itdown until you hear it click.If you prefer to use the detergentin tablets, place one of these incontainer "D". Now you can closethe lid: press it down until you hearit click.

It won't close!Check whether there is anydetergent residue on the edges ofthe dispenser. It is due to this resi-due that the lid won't close. Get ridof it and you'll see that it closes.

You can choose from six differentpositions. It is normally set to 4.

� Use the rightamount ofdetergent: ifyou use toomuch, you willnot get cleanerdishes, but justm o r ee n v i r o n m e n t a lp o l l u t i o n .

� Keep yourd i s h w a s h e rdetergent andrinse aid in acool, dry placeand away fromch i l d r e n .

Proper dosage ofthe rinse aid

improves drying.If drops of water

remain on thedishes or spottingoccurs, turn the

dosage adjuster toa higher setting.If, on the otherhand, the dishes

have whitestreaks, then turn

the dosageadjuster down toa lower setting.

C

A

B

D

5 gr.25 gr.

WarningThree-in-one dishwasher tablets are now available on the market, and combine the detergent, salt and rinse aidall in one. If the water in your area is hard or very hard, we still recommend you pour extra salt into therelevant dispenser to prevent the formation of white streaks on your dishes or on the appliance interior.Add rinse aid to the corresponding container only if you are dissatisfied with the results on your dishes.In any case, please read the manufacturer's instructions provided on the packet.

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A wash cycle for everydegree of soil

Select the right wash cycle

Salt, rinse aid, the right amount of detergent andthe correct wash cycle: this is the formula to getthe best results and to keep your dishwasher inshape

Select the right wash cycle foryour dishes.

Selecting the most suitablewash cycle for the load

ensures clean dishes and amore convenient use of water

and electricity.

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D ISHWASHERNever without salt

Loading the salt.Always use salt which is intendedfor dishwasher use.The salt container is situatedunderneath the lower rack, fill itup as follows:1.Pull out the lower rack

completely, unscrew andremove the container cap

2. Is it the first time you load thesalt? First fill the container upwith water (you won't have todo this again next time)

3. Put the dishwasher funnel on thehole and pour in approximatelytwo kilos of salt. It is normalthat some water comes out ofthe container.

4. Screw the cap back in placecarefully.

Water in your home

When should I load the salt?The salt container must be filledwhen the "low salt" indicator light"E" comes on.Once you have loaded the salt forthe first time, it is normal that thelow salt indicator light stays on orflashes for 5consecutive cycles.

Intelligent salt.Your dishwasher can adjust its saltconsumption according to thehardness of the water in yourhome. This way, you can optimiseand customise your dishwasher'ssalt consumption (not too much,nor too little).

To adjust salt consumption, do asfollows:1. Unscrew the salt container cap2. There is an arrow on the neck of

the container (see figure): ifnecessary, turn the arrow anti-clockwise from the "-" settingto the "+" setting.

Select the arrow positiondepending on the water hardness,

You don't knowhow hard thewater in your

home is? Ask thecompany that

supplies water inyour area.

Water hardness varies according to where you live. If the water in your home ishard, without water softening, incrustations would form on your dishes. Yourdishwasher is fitted with a water softener which uses special salt to get rid oflimescale in the water.

Using your electric household applianceswisely helps you make savings and isgood for the environment.

Savings are easy

Maximum load.To optimise consumption levels, try to use thedishwasher with a full load only. If it takesquite some time to fill up your dishwasher,use the soak cycle to avoid the formation ofbad odours and caked-on food.

Half load.Remember that, if need be, your dishwasheralso allows you to wash half a load (using theupper rack only). Before setting any washcycle whatsoever (in this case, we recommendyou do not set the heavy duty wash cycle),press button "H". Remember to use half theamount of detergent.

The right wash cycle.Select the most suitable wash cycle for thetype of load you have placed in the dishwasher.The choice of wash cycle depends on the typeof dishes to wash and on how dirty they are.To select the right wash cycle, please consultthe wash cycle table on page 6.

How to look after and protectthe dishes you hold dear

■ For particularly delicate dishes,we recommend you use thespecific wash cycle offered byyour dishwasher.

Suggestions and advice for you.

Apart frommaking you savetime and energy,your dishwasherdisinfects yourdishes, washingthem at a hightemperature.

■ Silver plates and serving dishesshould be washed immediatelyafter use, especially if they havecontained salt, eggs, olives,mustard, vinegar, fruit juicesand cooked vegetables.

■ Almost all silverware can becleaned in a dishwasher.There are two exceptions: oldsilverware and silverwaredecorated with an oxidisingagent. Hot water can loosenthe handles on old silverwaread wear off the decorations onthe other.Never let silverware come intocontact with other metals: youwill thus avoid stains andblackening

To prevent rustfrom forming, loadthe salt just beforebeginning a wash

cycle .

Water Hardness

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Saltconsu-mption(grams/-cycle)

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14 - 36 18 - 44 1,8 - 4,4 "-" 20 60

36 - 71 45 - 89 4,5 - 8,9 MED 40 40

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If the powersocket to whichthe appliance isconnected is notcompatible withthe plug, replaceit with a suitableplug rather thanusing adapters ormultiple plugs asthese could cause

overheating orburns .

Installation and moving

After having bought or moved your dishwasher to another home, acorrect installation ensures that your dishwasher will operatesmoothly and efficiently.

Hot water connection.Your dishwasher can be suppliedwith hot water from the mainssupply (if you have a central heatingsystem with radiators) at a tempe-rature of no more than 60°C.In this case, the wash cycle timewill be about 15 minutes shorterand the wash will be slightly lesseffective.The connection must be made tohot water supply following thesame procedures as those indicatedfor the cold water connection.

Anti-flooding protectionYour dishwasher is provided with aspecial system which blocks thewater supply in the event of leaksinside the appliance. It is furtherequipped with a water inlet hosecomprising an outer clear hose andan inner red hose, which can bothwithstand extremely high pres-sures. Should the inner hose break,the outer hose will consequentlyturn red. Safety in the event offlooding is ensured by the secondclear hose that contains the former.It is vital that you check the outerhose regularly: if you see it hasturned bright red, then you knowyou have to replace it as soon aspossible. Call for an authorisedtechnical engineer to come andreplace it.

Drain hose connection.Fit the drain hose into a drain pipewith a minimum diameter of 4 cmor place it over the sink. Avoidrestricting or bending it. Use thespecial plastic elbow provided (seefigure) to position it in the bestpossible way. The free end of thehose should be between 40 and 100cm above the ground and shouldnot be immersed in water.

Electrical connection.First of all, check that the mainsvoltage and frequency valuescorrespond to those stated on therating plate located on the stainlesssteel inner door of the applianceand that the electrical system towhich the dishwasher is connectedis sized for the maximum currentindicated on said rating plate.

Earth: indispensablesafety.Only now can you plug theappliance into a socket providedwith an efficient earth connection(the system's earthing is aguarantee of safety provided for bylaw, make sure your system hasit).

Choose where you want to installyour dishwasher, you can evenplace it so that its sides or backpanel are side by side with furnitureor up against the wall. Thedishwasher is provided with watersupply and drain hoses, which canbe directed towards the left or rightto facilitate appropriateinstallation.

Easy to build-inThis dishwasher model can be built-in under a single worktop easily.The dishwasher comes with anassembly kit complete with aninstructions sheet.

Levelling.Once the appliance is positioned,adjust the feet by screwing them inor out depending on how high youwant it and to level it so that it ishorizontal. Make sure that it is notinclined more than 2 degrees. If theappliance is level, it will help ensureits correct operation.

Cold water connection.Connect the cold water supplyhose to a 3/4 gas threadedconnection, taking care to screw ittightly onto the tap. If the water hoses are new or havebeen out of use for an extendedperiod of time, let the water run tomake sure it is clear and free ofimpurities before making theconnection. If this precaution is nottaken, the water inlet could getblocked, causing damage to yourdishwasher.

Your dishwasher has arrived

A

The specialplastic elbow

should befastened firmlyonto the wall to

prevent the drainhose from

moving andallowing water tospill outside the

drain.

Power supply wire.Check the power supply wire on aregular basis; if it is damaged, werecommend you have it replacedby an authorised technicalAssistance service centre.


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Electrical ConnectionElectrical ConnectionIf your appliance is supplied with a13 amp. fused plug it can beplugged into a 13 amp socket forimmediate use. Before using theappliance please read theinstruction below.

Replacing the fuse:When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13amp ASTA approved fuse to BS1362 should always be used, andthe fuse cover re-fitted. If the fusecover is lost, the plug must not beused until a replacement isobtained.

Replacement fuse covers:If a replacement fuse cover isfitted, it must be of the correctcolours as indicated by thecoloured marking or the colour thatis embossed in words on the baseof the plug. Replacements can beobtained directly from your nearestService Depot.

Removing the plug:If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded plug and youshould wish to remove it to re-routethe mains cable through partitions,units etc., please esure that either:- the plug is replaced by a fused 13amp re-wireable plug bearing theBSI mark of approval- or:- the mains cable is wired directlyinto a 13 amp cable outlet,controlled by a switch, (incompliance with BS 5733) whichis accessible without moving theappliance.

Disposing of the plug:Ensure that before disposing of theplug itself, you make the pinsunusable so that it cannot beaccidentally inserted into a socket.

Instruction for connectingcable to an altenative plug:Important: the wires in the mainslead are coloured in accordancewith the following code:

Green & Yellow - EarthBlue - NeutralBrown - Live

As the colours of the wires in themains lead may not correspondwith the coloured markingsidentifying the terminal in your plug,proceed as follows:

connect Green & Yellow wire toterminal marked �E� or colouredGreen or Green & Yellow.

Connect Brown wire to terminalmarked �L� or coloured Red.

Connect Blue wire to terminalmarked �N� or coloured Black.

If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is usedit must be fitted with a 13 amp fuse.A 15 amp plug must be protectedby a 15 amp fuse, either in the plugor adaptor or at the distributionboard.If you are in any doubt about theelectrical supply to your machine,consult a qualified electricianbefore use.

How to connect an alterna-tive plug:The wires in this mains lead arecoloured in accordance with thefollowing code:

- Blue � NEUTRAL� (�N�)- Brown �LIVE� (�L�)- Greenand Yellow �EARTH� (�E�)

Disposing of the appliance:When disposing of the applianceplease remove the plug by cuttingthe mains cable as close as possibleto the plug body and dispose of itas described above.

GREEN &YELLOW

BROWN

BLUE

13 amp fuse

CROSS-BARCORD GRIP

Caut ion :The dishwasher

plug must beaccessible even

when the applianceis installed as a

built-in unit so thatmaintenance canbe done safely.

Warn ing :this appliance

must be earthed.The following

operations shouldbe carried out by a

qual i f iedelectrician.


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Safety within your homeYour dishwasher was built in accordance with the strictest international safety regulations. They protectyou and your family. Read the instructions and information contained in this manual: they will provideyou with useful hints as to installation, use and maintenance safety. To avoid nasty surprises.

1. Dispose of the packagingmaterial carefully (follow theinstructions on how to divideyour rubbish up provided byyour local Council)

2. After removing the packaging,check to make sure yourappliance is intact. If in doubt,contact a qualifiedprofessional.

3. Your dishwasher must only beused by adults and for washinghousehold dishes, according tothe instructions included inthis manual. Do not touch theappliance with wet hands orfeet or barefoot.

4. We discourage the use ofextension leads and multipleplugs. If the electricity supplywire is not long enough, thenhave it replaced with one ofthe correct length andremember that it should befree of bends or dangerouskinks.

5. If the appliance is not operatingproperly or if maintenanceoperations are necessary,disconnect the dishwasherfrom the mains power supply(unplug it!).

6. Keep children away from thedishwasher when it is open andkeep detergents out of theirreach.

7. Your dishwasher is not to beinstalled outdoors, not even ifthe area is covered by a roof:it is extremely dangerous toleave it exposed to rain andthunderstorms.

8. Do not touch the heatingelement during or straight aftera wash cycle.

9. Do not lean or sit on the doorwhen it is open, as this couldoverturn the dishwasher.

10. If the appliance malfunctions,turn off the water inlet tap anddisconnect the plug from thewall socket. Then try

consulting the section entitled"I you have a problem, readthis". If you cannot resolve theproblem, then call the servicecentre.

If you have a problem, read thisYour dishwasher may not work or not function properly. In many cases, these are problems which can besolved without having to call for a technician. Before calling the service centre, always check the pointsbelow.

The dishwasher won'tstart■ Is the water supply tap turned

on?■ Is the water supply tap

connected to the hose properly?■ Has the water in your home

been cut off?■ Is the pressure of the water

supply sufficient?■ Is the hose bent?■ Is the filter on the water supply

hose blocked?■ Is the dishwasher door open?

The dishes are notclean.■ Have you put the right amount

of detergent into the dispenser?■ Is the wash cycle suitable for

the dishes you have placedinside the appliance?

■ Are the filter and microfilterclean?

■ Can the sprayer arms turnfreely?

The dishwasher won'tdrain.■ Is the drain hose bent?

Limescale deposits ora white film form onthe dishes.■ Is the lid on the salt container

closed properly?■ Is the rinse aid dosage correct?

Error messagesYour dishwasher is equipped witha safety system which is able todetect any operating anomalies.These anomalies are reported byone or two cycle phase indicatorlights "G" flashing rapidly. Take a

note of which lights are flashing,turn the appliance off and call fortechnical assistance.

Tap off alarmIf you have forgotten to turn thewater tap on, your appliance willremind you of this by sounding afew short beeps for a few minutes.Turn the tap on and your appliancewill start up again after a fewminutes. Were you to be absentwhen these beeps are sounded, theappliance will be blockedautomatically and indicator lights2 and 3 (wash and rinse) will flashrapidly. Turn the appliance off atthe ON-OFF button, turn on thewater tap and wait approximately20 seconds before turning theappliance back on, the wash cyclewill start up again.

Troubleshooting

You have checkedeverything, but thedishwasher still doesn'twork and the problempersists?Call an authorised service centrenear you and remember to mention:� the type of malfunction� the model mark (Mod�.) and theserial number (S/N�.) indicated onthe rating plate located on the innerdoor, to one side.

11. Once taken out of use,appliances must be madeinoperable: cut the powersupply wire and damage thedoor lock.

I only want an authorisedspecialised technician with original

Ariston guaranteed spare parts

Never call uponthe

services ofunauthor ised

technicians andalways refuse

spare parts thatare not originals.


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Cleaning and special maintenanceThe filter assemblyIf you want consistent good resultsfrom your dishwasher, you need toclean the filter assembly.The food particles are removedfrom the wash water, allowing it tobe recirculated during the cycle,filtered perfectly. For this reason,it is a good idea to remove the largerfood particles trapped inside thecup �C� and the semi-circular filterA after each wash; pull the cuphandle upwards to remove them.Just rinse them under runningwater.The entire filter assembly shouldbe cleaned thoroughly once amonth: cup C + semi-circular filterA + cylindrical filter B. Rotate filter�B� anticlockwise to remove it.For cleaning, use a non metallicbrush.

Reassemble the filter parts (asshown in the figure) and reinsertthe whole assembly into thedishwasher. Position it into itshousing and press downwards.The dishwasher is not to be usedwithout filters. Improperreplacement of the filters may re-duce the efficiency of the wash andeven damage your dishwasher.

Cleaning the sprayerarms.Food residue may becomeencrusted onto the sprayer armsand block the holes where watercomes out. Check the sprayer armsregularly and clean them once in awhile (letters F and I �How is itmade?�).

Once in a while,once a month,spend a little timeon the filterassembly and thesprayer arms.

Keep your dishwasher in shape

After every wash.When the wash cycle has ended,always remember to turn off thewater supply tap and to leave theappliance door ajar. This way,moisture and bad odours will notbe trapped inside.

Unplug the appliance.Before carrying out any cleaningor maintenance on the dishwasher,always remove the plug from theelectricity socket. Do not run risks.

No solvents! No abrasives!To clean the exterior and rubberparts of your appliance, do not usesolvents or abrasive cleaningproducts. Use a cloth dampenedwith lukewarm soapy water only.If there are any stains on thesurface of the appliance interior,use a cloth dampened with waterand a little white vinegar, or acleaning product specifically madefor dishwashers.

Going on holiday?When you go away for an extendedperiod of time, we recommend youdo the following:� run a cycle with the dishwasher

empty� turn off the water inlet tap.� leave the appliance door ajarThis will help the seals last longerand prevent unpleasant odoursfrom forming inside the appliance.

Moving the appliance.Should the appliance have to bemoved, try to keep it in a verticalposition. If absolutely necessary, itcan be positioned on its back.

The seals.One of the factors that causeunpleasant odours to form insidethe dishwasher is food that remainstrapped in the seals. Periodiccleaning using a damp sponge willprevent this from occurring.

Your dishwasher is not a wastedisintegrator!

Do not worry about removing everysingle bit of food residue from your

dishes, but do get rid of bones, peel andrind and any other left-overs before

placing them in the racks. Empty outall glasses and cups.

Care and maintenance

Respecting these few rules ensures you will alwayshave a reliable work companion by your side.

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For a Rapid Response to a problem with your appliance, call 0870 607 0805. We're open from Monday toSaturday (8am - 5.30pm weekdays, 9am - 5pm Saturday). We have our own department of highly trained Aristonservice staff. For most calls, our Service Engineer can fix the problem on the first visit.

Please have the following details to hand when you ring us:The nature of the problem, the Model Number and the Serial Number.These numbers can be found on the appliance and on the portion of the Registration Card which you retain.

Stay in touchTHANK YOU for choosing an Ariston appliance. We are confidentyou have made a good choice and that your new appliance will givemany years of excellent service.And we're there when you need us.

Register your purchasenowThis will confirm your entitlement to free spare parts for five years,and you could also be lucky enough to recover the cost of your purchasein our quarterly prize draw.Simply complete and return the Registration Form supplied withthe appliance documents, using the FREEPOST envelope supplied.Or call the Registration Hotline on 0870 010 4305.

Enjoy complete peace of mind. By registering now, you automaticallyqualify for a full year's guarantee on parts and labour PLUS freefunctional parts cover for a further 4 years, provided they aregenuine Ariston spare parts fitted by an Ariston Service Engineer.

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