User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX ESF66860KR

[. . . ] It is imperative that these instructions are observed. This symbol or numbered instruction steps lead you step for step through the operation of the appliance. Next to this symbol you receive additional information and practical tips on using the appliance. Tips and instructions for the economical and environmentally conscious use of the appliance are marked with a clover leaf. Your dishwasher is fitted with the new "PULSE WASH" wash system. [. . . ] lids) in the cutlery rack 14 Loading Cutlery 1 1 1 Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a potential hazard. Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket. Take care when loading or unloading sharp items such as knives. To ensure that all items of cutlery are completely washed, you should 1. Place the grid insert on the cutlery rack 2. Place short knives, forks and spoons in the grid insert with their handles pointing downwards. Some models of dishwasher have cutlery baskets without a cutlery grid. 15 Loading Pans, Frying Pans and Large Plates Load large and heavily soiled dishes in the lower rack (Plates up to 29cm in diameter). Your dishwasher has one of the following two types of lower rack: Type 1: The rear plate insert in the lower rack can be removed 3 To make it easier to load large dishes, it is possible - to remove the plate inserts from the lower rack. - to move the cutlery basket sideways. Type 2: The rear plate insert in the lower rack can be folded on its side 3 To ease the loading of large items, - the two rows of prongs in the rear plate insert can be folded across one another. - the cutlery rack in the lower rack can be moved to the side. 16 Loading Cups, Glasses and Coffee Services Load small, delicate items and long pointed cutlery in the upper rack. · Arrange plates and dishes offset on and under the folding cup racks so that washing water can reach all items. · The cup racks can be folded up out of the way for tall items. · Lay or hang wine, champagne, and brandy glasses in the cut outs on the cup racks. · Readjust the waterhardness setting again according to the conditions for your region (as per the instruction manual). Detergent tablets of different makes dissolve at different speeds. For this reason some detergent tablets cannot develop their full cleaning power during short programmes. Therefore please use wash programmes with pre wash when using detergent tablets. 19 Selecting the Wash Programme (Programme Table) Choose the most suitable wash programme with the aid of this table: Type of Dishes: in addition: Type of Soiling: ­ normal soiling; dried onleft-overs normal soiling Dinner service and Pans Coffee and Party Dishes with dishes that are sensitive to changes in temperature normal soiling slight soiling particularly suitable when concentrated detergents are used. Suitable Wash Programme: Press programme button: Programme Sequence 1) d q Pre wash Main wash 2 rinsing Final rinse Drying ë Pre wash Main wash Rinsing Final rinse Drying 3) 4) î ­ Main wash Rinsing Final rinse Drying å ­ Main wash Rinsing Final rinse ­ Consumption Figures:2) Duration Energy Water 115 - 125 minutes 2, 0 - 2, 2 kWh 20 litres 140 - 150 minutes 0, 95 - 1, 05 kWh 13 - 15 litres 75 - 85 minutes 1, 05 - 1, 24 kWh 10 - 12 litres 40 minutes 0, 85 kWh 12 litres 1) The various stages in the wash programme have different sounds because the dishes are washed more intensely for short periods during certain stages of the wash programme to improve cleaning. 2) The consumption figures were determined under standard conditions. They are intended as a guide only and depend on the loading. Variations can occur during normal usage. 3) Test programme 4) The ë wash programme washes dishes with normal soiling and consumes very little energy. If the dishes are to be washed in a shorter time you could alternatively use the î wash programme. 20 Start the wash program 1. Check that when the dishes and cutlery are loaded in the dishwasher the spray arms are free to rotate. Press the program button for the required program (see "Program Table"). [. . . ] This is available from Customer Service. Water drain into wash basins (only possible with free-standing appliances) In the case that you wish to hang the drain hose in a wash basin, use a detachable hose elbow. You can obtain this from customer service under spare part number ET 646 069 190. Secure the drain hose against sliding off the edge of the wash basin. Pass a piece of cord through the hose elbow and fix it to the wall or the tap. 32 Leak Prevention System For protection from damage due to water leaks, the dishwasher is equipped with a leak prevention system. [. . . ]