User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX F50878

[. . . ] Notes that show how to avoid damage to the appliance. Useful tips and hints Environmental information Your dishwasher has the new washing system "IMPULSE WASHING". With this dishwashing system the motor speed and spray pressure are varied during the wash cycle to achieve better cleaning of the dishes. It is for this reason that the noise level varies during the dishwashing cycle. 2 117998 91/0 21-04-2006 14:46 Pagina 3 Contents CONTENTS Operating instructions Safety instructions Disposal Economical and ecological dishwashing Description of the appliance The control panel Prior to using for the first time The water softener Filling with dishwasher salt Rinse aid In daily use Loading cutlery and dishes The lower basket The cutlery basket The upper basket Adjusting the height of the upper basket Use of detergent Different kinds of detergent Washing programmes Starting a washing programme Maintenance and cleaning Cleaning the filters Something not working 4 4 6 6 7 8 13 13 16 17 19 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 32 32 35 38 39 40 40 40 41 42 43 44 45 Service Technical specifications Installation instructions Fitting under a counter Levelling Water supply connections Water inlet hose with safety valve Water outlet hose connection Electrical connection Hints for test centres 3 117998 91/0 21-04-2006 14:46 Pagina 4 Operating instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions The safety of AEG electrical appliances conforms to accepted rules of technology and the Appliance Safety Act. [. . . ] Arrange items on and underneath the cup racks so that water can reach all surfaces. Glasses with long stems can be placed upside down in the cup racks. For taller items, the cup racks can be folded upwards. Light items (plastic bowls etc. ) must be loaded in the upper basket and arranged so they do not move. In case that plates are loaded in the upper basket: load them starting from the rear positions of the basket; tilting them slightly forwards and avoiding the front positions near the door. Before closing the door, ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely. 23 117998 91/0 21-04-2006 14:46 Pagina 24 Operating instructions Adjusting the height of the upper basket If washing very large plates you can load them in the lower basket after moving the upper basket to the higher position. Maximum height of the dishes in upper basket lower basket With upper basket raised With upper basket lowered 20 cm 24 cm 31 cm 27 cm To move to the higher position proceed as follows: 1. Carefully lift both sides upwards until the mechanism is engaged and the basket is stable. Attention! Never lift or lower the basket on one side only When the basket is in the higher position you will not be able to use the cup rack(s). To lower the basket to the original position proceed as follows: 1. Carefully lift both sides upwards and then allow the mechanism to drop back down slowly, keeping hold of it. After loading your machine always close the door, as an open door can be a hazard. 24 117998 91/0 21-04-2006 14:46 Pagina 25 Operating instructions Use of detergent Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers. Using no more then the correct amount of detergent contributes to reducing pollution. Please observe the manufacturer's dosing and storage recommendations as stated on the detergent packaging. Fill with detergent 1. If the lid is closed: press release button (1). Fill the detergent dispenser (2) with detergent. If the appliance is fully loaded and the dishes heavily soiled, the "prewash"", main wash", and "rinse" phases of the programme are longer and the water consumption level is higher. For this reason the programme duration, water and energy consumption levels can vary within the stated range for AUTOMATIC programme (see "Washing programmes chart"). During the "AUTOMATIC" programme the temperature of the main wash water is also automatically adjusted between 50°C and 65°C depending on the amount of soil on the dishes. 28 Water (litres) 9 Intermediate Final rinse Drying 117998 91/0 21-04-2006 14:46 Pagina 29 Operating instructions Starting a washing programme 1. Check that the baskets have been loaded correctly and that the spray arms can rotate freely 2. Press the On/Off button The indicator lights of the programme selection buttons illuminate. 5. Setting and starting the programme To select a programme, press the button of the programme you wish to select (see "Washing programmes" chart). The corresponding indicator light remains illuminated while the other programme buttons indicator lights turn off. In the digital display will appear, flashing, the running time (in minutes) of the programme that has been set . The programme in progress indicator light illuminates. After about 3 seconds from the last pressure of a button the programme starts automatically. In the digital display the running time of the programme will no longer flash, the programme in progress indicator light remains illuminated. Setting and starting the programme with the delay start The setting of the delay start occurs before selecting the programme Press the delay start button until the flashing number of the hours for the delay start will appear in the digital display (from 1h to 19h). [. . . ] If the water inlet hose starts to leak during this operation, the safety valve cuts off the running water. Please take care when installing the water inlet hose: - The electrical cable for the safety valve is in the double-walled water inlet hose. Do not immerse the water inlet hose or the safety valve in water. - If water inlet hose or the safety valve is damaged, remove the mains plug immediately. - A water inlet hose with safety valve must only be replaced by a specialist or by the Service Force Centre. [. . . ]