All the dishwasher controls are grouped on the upper panel. The dishwasher can only be switched on, programmed, switched off, etc. with the door open. A brief description of the various controls on the upper panel is given below.
The panel shown is indicative, programs and options may vary depending on model.
1 | On/off button Press to power the appliance. |
2 | Program indicator lights These show which program is selected and whether there are any faults (Troubleshooting). |
3 | Program indicator lights These show which program is selected and whether there are any faults (Troubleshooting). |
4 | Add salt indicator light Shows the appliance is low on salt. |
5 | Add rinse aid indicator light (only fitted on some models) Shows the appliance has run out of rinse aid. |
6 | Quick time option button Press this button to start one of the quick time programs (see pag. 8). |
7 | Quick time programs indicator light Shows that one of the quick time programs will be run |
8 | Extra drying option button Press to select the extra drying option |
9 | Extra drying option indicator light Shows the function is active |
10 | Sanitation indicator light Shows that sanitation has been completed (see notes in the programs table) |
11 | Programme delay button Press to delay the start of the program up to 9 hours. |
12 | Information display |
The dishwasher is equipped with a control panel which is used to program the appliance and switch it on and off.
The manual contains the programs table for several models.
To select the most suitable program for the dishes to wash consult the following table which specifies the most appropriate type of washing sequence depending on the kind of dishes and how dirty they are.
(1) The cycle times and electrical energy listed are based on normal soil loads and 120°F (49°C) incoming water and will vary based on your actual conditions.
(2) Program for energy star.
- Only "EXTREME WASH" program conforms to NSF std 184 and is certified by INTERTEK with the ETL SANITATION LISTED.
- When the "Sanitized" light shine it means that the dishwasher and its contents have been sanitized according to the requirements of the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF).
Only run the soak program with half loads.
To run programs 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, select the required standard program and then press the quick time option button (ref. 6).
After using the above tables to choose the most suitable washing cycle, program the appliance.
Before starting a washing program, make sure that:
Press the on/off button (ref. 1) to start the dishwasher. Then wait for one of the program indicator lights to turn on (ref. 2).
Selecting and starting the program
If the door of the dishwasher has not been closed or has been incorrectly closed, the washing cycle will not begin.
FAST CYCLES OPTION
End of program
The end of the program is signaled by a short beep. Additionally the indicator light of the normal and strong programs (marked “end”) flash.
Interrupting a program
To interrupt the current program simply open the door of the dishwasher; to restart the program, simply close the door again. The program restarts from where it was interrupted.
Changing the current program
To change the current program, simply open the door of the dishwasher and select the new program. Close the door to run the new program automatically.
Canceling the current program
Extra Drying Option (ref. 8)
This function is designed for loads with hard to dry items such as saucepans, non-stick pans and plastic containers. This function increases the hot rinse temperature and can be used in programs featuring a final drying phase (see programs table).
PROGRAM DELAY
(available for all programs except soak)
The “program delay” function delays the beginning of the washing program up to 9 hours from the moment in which programming takes place. This makes it possible to use the dishwasher at a certain time of day.
Before programming a delay, open the door of the dishwasher, select the required washing program (see sec. 2.2. “Setting the washing program and switching on and off”). Select the amount of delay by pressing the Program delay button (ref. 11); each time you press the button, the display increases the delay before the appliance starts by 1 hour.
Switching off
At the end of the program, the dishwasher emits a short beep and the indicator lights of the fourth and fifth program (ref. pr. 4, pr. 5) flash below.
Turn off the appliance by opening the door and pressing the on/off button (ref.1)
If it is necessary to open the door during the washing cycle, the program will be interrupted, the relative indicator light will continue to flash and a beep will indicate that the cycle has not terminated. Wait for about 1 minute before closing the door and continuing with the program. When the door closes, the program will start from where it was interrupted. This operation should be performed only if necessary as it could cause irregular program performance.
REMOVING THE DISHES
At the end of the washing program, wait at least 20 minute before removing the dishes in order to allow them to cool. To prevent any ' water droplets on the upper rack from falling onto the dishes in the lower rack, empty the lower rack first and then the upper one.
Adjusting the water softener
N.B.: a different washing program from soak must be used to make the following adjustment
Press and hold down the program delay button (11) until the preset value appears followed by a dot (normally 3.). Release the button and then press it again until the required value is displayed, as indicated in the table (see tab. 2-03).
The 6 possible adjustment levels will appear in this sequence:
3., 4., 5., 0., 1., 2
When the required value appears on the display, release the button; after 5 seconds the appliance automatically reverts to the program delay and the adjustment is set to the chosen value.
N.B.: the display indicates the water hardness adjustment and the program delay. A dot (.) after the number means that the water hardness adjustment is being displayed. If no dot (.) appears, the program delay is being displayed
WATER HARDNESS | SETTING | ||
German degrees (°D) | French degrees (°F) | American degrees grains/galls | |
0-4 | 0 -7 | 0-4.5 | 0. |
5 - 15 | 8 - 25 | 4.6 - 14.5 | 1. |
1 6 - 23 | 26 - 40 | 14.6 - 23.5 | 2. |
24-31 | 41 - 60 | 23.6 - 35 | 3. |
32 - 47 | 61 - 80 | 35.1 - 46.5 | 4. |
48 - 58 | 81 - 100 | 46.6 - 58.5 | 5. |
Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your water supply.
The phosphates contained in many popular dishwasher detergents are harmful to the environment. To avoid using excssive amounts of detergent and to save on electricity:
The dishwasher can signal a number of malfunctions by turning on various indicator lights, as described below
FAULT | DESCRIPTION | |
E1 | Acquastop failure The anti-flooding system has tripped (only for models fitted with this feature). Activates in case of water leaks. Contact the technical assistance service. | |
E2 | Safety level The system limiting the water level in the dishwasher has tripped. Interrupt the current program. Switch off the dishwasher, switch it back on again, program a new cycle and press start. If the problem persists, contact the technical assistance service. | |
E3 | Water heating malfunctioZn The water is not heated or is incorrectly heated. Repeat the washing program; if the problem persists, contact the technical assistance service. | |
E4 | Water temperature monitoring malfunction Interrupt the current program. Switch off the dishwasher, switch it back on again, program a new cycle and press start. If the problem persists, contact the technical assistance service. | |
E5 | Water intake malfunction The appliance does not take in water or does so incorrectly. Make sure the water connections are correct, that the water supply tap is open and that the filter is not clogged. If the problem persists, contact the technical assistance service. | |
| E6 | Water pump-out malfunction The appliance does not pump out the water or does so incorrectly. Make sure the drain hose is not kinked or crushed and that the siphon and filters are not clogged. If the problem persists, contact the technical assistance service. | |
| E7 | Turbine flow-regulator malfunction (only for models fitted with this feature) The appliance is unable to precisely measure the quantity of incoming water. Interrupt the current program and switch off the dishwasher. Switch it back on again, program a new cycle and press start. If the problem persists, contact the technical assistance service. | |
| E8 | Alternate washing system malfunction Interrupt the current program and switch off the dishwasher. Switch it back on again, program a new cycle and press start. If the problem persists, contact the technical assistance service. | |
| E9 | Water intake system malfunction Contact the technical assistance service. | |
Light off
Light on
Light flashing
If an alarm situation occurs, the dishwasher interrupts the current program and signals the fault.
To “reset” an alarm:
If the fault persists, contact the Authorized Technical Assistance Service.
BEFORE STARTING TO USE THE APPLIANCE, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 7 "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS".
Once the dishwasher has been correctly installed, prepare for use as follows:
The amount of scale contained in the water (water hardness index) can cause whitish haze on the dry dishes, which tend to become dull over time. The dishwasher is equipped with an automatic softening system which uses a special regenerating salt to reduce the hardness of the water. The dishwasher is factory set for water hardness level 3 (average hardness 41-60°dF- 24-31°dH/23.6-35 gpg). When using water of medium hardness, the regenerating salt container should be refilled after approximately 20 washing cycles. The salt container can hold approximately 1.7Kg (3.75 lb) of salt in grains. Some models are equipped with an optical no-salt indicator. In these models, the cap of the salt container contains a green float which descends as the salt concentration in the water drops. When the green float can no longer be seen, the container must be topped up with regenerating salt. The container is situated at the bottom of the dishwasher. After removing the lower rack, unscrew the salt container cap (ref. A fig. below) by turning it anticlockwise and pour in the salt using the funnel (following figure) supplied with the dishwasher. Before replacing the cap (ref. A fig. below), remove any salt residues from around the opening.
The detergent and rinse aid dispensers are situated on the inner part of the door: the detergent dispenser (ref. A fig. below) is on the left, and the rinse-aid dispenser (ref. B fig. below) 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.
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:
Adjusting the rinse-aid dispenser setting
The rinse-aid dispenser can be set to one of 6 different levels. The dishwasher is factory set for medium water hardness (selector set to "3"). To change the setting, turn the dispenser selector (ref. c fig. above) to the desired position: the amount of rinse-aid dispensed is proportional to the position of this selector. Make sure that the minimum amount of rinse-aid (selector turned to "1") is approximately 1 ml and the maximum amount (selector turned to "6") is approximately 6 ml.
Adding the detergent
To open the detergent dispenser cover, lightly press the release button (ref. A fig. below). Add the detergent and close the cover carefully. During the washing cycle, the dispenserwill be opened automatically.
THE INTRODUCTION OF DETERGENT INTO THE RINSE AID DISPENSER, EVEN IN LIQUID FORM, WILL DAMAGE THE DISHWASHER AND VOID , WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR ANY RELATED REPAIRS.
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 generallyno constraints onthewashing of domesticdishes, butin certain cases it is necessary to take their characteristics into account. Before loading the dishes into the racks it is necessary to:
Use the" ½ load wash"option (if available) forwashing small amounts ofdishes; itsaves water and electricity. When using this function, only load the rack selected for the ½ load wash; the other rack must remain empty. There is no need to pre-wash thedishes under running water before loading them into the racks since this only wastes water. Correct loading of the dishes helps ensure optimal washing results.
WARNING!
MAKE SURE that the items being washed are dishwasher-safe.
Items which are not dishwasher-safe:
The dishwasher has a capacity of 13 place-settings, including serving dishes. Examples of loading 13 place-settings in the upper rack and in the lower rack are shown below.
The lower rack 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.
To make the most of the space inside the rack when loading large items, certain models are equipped with tip-up supports for plates in 2 or 4 sections (see fig. below).
Loading the lower rack
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.
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 effectivey. 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 pointing downwards. Take care during loading to avoid injury from the knife blades. The basket is suitable for all types of cutlery, except those long enough to interfere with the upper spray arm. Ladles, wooden spoons and cooking knives can be placed in the upper basket, making sure that the knife blades do not protrude from the basket.
The cutlery basket slides across the dishwasher and can be placed in any position to allow optimal use of the space in the bottom basket.
Depending on the models, the basket may be equipped with some or all of the following accessories:
Loading the upper rack
Load plates facing forward; cups, bowls etc. must always be facing downwards. The left-hand side of the rack can be loaded with two layers of cups and glasses. The centre can be filled with plates and side-plates, fitted upright into the supports provided.
Adjusting the upper rack
The upper rack can be set in three different positions on both sides. The rack must be level on both sides.
To raise the rack (ref. A fig. below), lift it with the two handles (e.g.: ref. B fig. below) to the first or second catch depending on the height required. To lower it (ref. c fig. below), pull up the two release levers (e.g.: ref. D fig. below). This is also possible with the rack loaded, but in this case when lowering the rack it should be held steady with one hand to avoid knocking the dishes.
BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY WORK, ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE APPLIANCE FROM THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY.
NEVER USE ABRASIVE AND/OR CORROSIVE DETERGENTS TO CLEAN THE APPLIANCE.
Clean the outer surfaces and door-lining of the dishwasher regularly using a soft cloth moistened with a neutral detergent (not abrasive and/or corrosive) suitable for painted surfaces. Clean the door gaskets with a damp sponge. Periodically (once or twice a year) it is advisable to clean the tank and gaskets, using a soft cloth and water to remove any deposits.
Do not clean the controls with too much water as this may leak onto the electronic components and damage them.
After cleaning, dry the appliance with a soft, lint-free cloth.
If stainless steel surfaces are preset, clean them with a non-abrasive product specific for stainless steel. To prevent stains, a vaporize may also be used, though sparingly and at a moderate pressure.
Clean the water inlet filter at regular intervals. After closing thesupply valve,unscrew the ring nut (ref. A fig below) on the water inlet pipe (using a pair of pliers, if necessary) and delicately clean the filter, removing deposits or impurities.
Then firmly fix the pipe by tightening the ring nut (ref. A fig below) (use a pair of pie
Do not over - tighten - only snug to the point that the dishwasher seals the connection. Over tightening can damage the washer and cause leaking.
Cleaning the spray arms
The spray arms can be easily removed for periodic cleaning of the nozzles, to prevent possible clogging. Wash them under running water (at room temperature) and carefully replace them in their seats, checking that their rotary movement is in no way impeded; if this is not the case, make sure they have been mounted properly. Removing the spray arms
Prolonged disuse
WARNINGS
Before starting the dishwasher after prolonged disuse
In some cases it is possible to remedy minor problems by referring to the following instructions:
If the program fails to start, check that:
If water remains inside the dishwasher, check that:
If the dishes do not come out clean, check that:
If the dishes fail to dry or remain dull, check that:
If the dishes show signs of streaking, staining, etc., check that:
If there are visible traces of rust inside the tank:
Width | 59.7 cm - 59.9 cm (23-1/2" - 23-5/8") |
Depth measured flush with the outer edge of the control panel | 55 cm (21-5/8") - FD6W24FI1 57 cm (22-4/8") - FD6W24SS1 |
Height | from 86 cm to 93 cm (from 33-14/16" to 36-10/16") |
Capacity | 13 standard place-settings |
Water supply pressure | min.7 - max. 130 PSI (min. 0.5-max. 9 bar) |
Electrical characteristics | See rating plate |
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Reference file: Fulgor Milano F6PDW24SS1 600 Series 24 Inch Built In Fully Integrated Dishwasher
Series: 600
Additionally, the document applies to other Fulgor Milano models: F6DW24 FI1