Ariston Manual Products LIC3B+26 | Page 4

maximum allowed water temperature is 25°C. For all other models the maximum allowed water temperature is 60°C. Do not cut hoses and, in the case of appliances fitted with a waterstop system, do not immerse the plastic casing containing the inlet hose in water. If hoses are not long enough, contact your local dealer. Make sure the inlet and drain hoses are kink-free and are not crushed. Before using the appliance for the first time, check the water inlet and drain hose for leaks. During use, the access to the rear wall should be limited in a sustainable manner such as approaching the device to the wall or furniture board. When installing the appliance make sure that the four feet are stable and resting on the floor, adjusting them as required, and check that the appliance is perfectly levelled using a spirit level. If installing the appliance at the end of a row of units making the side panel accessible, the hinge area must be covered to prevent risk of crushing. For dishwashers having ventilation openings in the base, the openings must not be obstructed by a carpet. ELECTRICAL WARNINGS For installation to comply with current safety regulations, an omnipolar switch with minimum contact gap of 3mm is required and the appliance must be earthed. If the power cable is damaged, replace with an identical one. The power cable must only be 4 replaced by a qualified technician in compliance with the manufacturer instruction and current safety regulations. Contact an authorized service centre. If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet, contact a qualified technician. The power cable must be long enough to connect the appliance, once fitted in its housing, to the main power supply. Do not pull the power supply cable. Do not use extension leads, multiple sockets or adapters. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged mains cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. Keep the cord away from hot surfaces. The electrical components must not be accessible to the user after installation. Do not touch the appliance with any wet part of the body and do not operate it when barefoot. CORRECT USE The water in the dishwasher is not potable. The maximum number of place settings is shown in the product sheet. The door should not be left in the open position since this could present a tripping hazard. The open dishwasher door can only support the weight of the loaded rack when pulled out. Do not rest objects on the door or sit or stand on it. Use only detergent and rinse additives designed for an automatic dishwasher. WARNING: Dishwasher detergents are strongly alkaline. They can be extremely dangerous if swallowed. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes and keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is open. Check that the detergent receptacle is empty after completion of the wash cycle. Store the detergent, rinse aid and salt out of reach of children. WARNING: Knives and other utensils with sharp points must be loaded in the basket with their points down or placed in a horizontal position. The water supply tap must be shut off and the plug should be removed from the electrical socket at the end of every program and before cleaning the dishwasher or carrying out any maintenance work. Disconnect also the dishwasher in the event of any malfunction. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Never use steam cleaning equipment. Wear protective gloves for cleaning and maintenance. The appliance must be disconnected from the power supply before any maintenance operation.