User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX ESF6242W

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] place the latticed insert on the cutlery basket, 3. place short knives, forks and spoons with the handle downwards and chopsticks into the latticed insert of the cutlery basket. 3 Chopsticks may only be placed on the chopstick holders in the cutlery basket as otherwise they would fall through the basket and block the lower spray arm. 16 Loading Pans, Frying Pans and Large Plates Load large and heavily soiled dishes in the lower rack. 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. 17 Loading Cups, Glasses and Coffee Services Arrange smaller, sensitive items in the lower rack and place long, pointed items of cutlery in the knife drawer. · 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. can also be placed on the two rows of prongs on the left of the upper rack. 18 Adjusting the Height of the Upper Basket Maximum Height of the Dishes in the Upper Rack Lower Rack With upper basket raised With upper basket lowered 22 cm 24 cm 31 cm 29 cm 3 The height of the basket can also be adjusted when it is loaded. Lowering the Upper Basket: 1. Holding the upper basket by the handle, lift it as far as it will go and then lower it vertically. The upper basket will engage in the lower position. Raising the Upper Basket: 1. If the appliance is partially loaded and the dishes lightly soiled, the "pre wash", "main wash" and "rinsing" elements of the programme are shorter and the water consumption level is lower. If the appliance is fully loaded and the dishes heavily soiled, the "pre wash", "main wash" and "rinsing" elements 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 programmes (see Programme Table). In this way, the dishes are always optimally washed while water and electricity consumption are kept low. During AUTOMATIC programmes the temperature of the wash water is also automatically adjusted to between 50 °C and 65 °C depending on the amount of soiling on the dishes. 21 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: Dinner Service and Pans ­ heavy soiling; dried on left-overs, particularly egg white and thickeners ­ heavy soiling; dried on left-overs, ­ heavy to normal soiling, dried on left-overs Suitable Wash Programme: Press programme button: Programme Sequence 1) Pre wash Main wash 2 rinses Final rinse Drying Consumption Figures: 2) Duration 6) Energy Water 1) ò ò ò í Pre wash Main wash 2 rinses Final rinse Drying ê Pre wash Main wash Rinsing Final rinse Drying ì ò 110 ­ 120 minutes 1, 75 ­ 1, 95 kWh 20 ­ 22 liter ò 105 ­ 115 minutes 1, 65 ­ 1, 85 kWh 20 ­ 22 liter ò 90 ­ 110 minutes 1, 10 ­ 1, 40 kWh 13 ­ 20 liter 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. 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. 2) 22 Type of Dishes: in addition: Type of Soiling: Dinner service and Pans with dishes that are sensitive to changes in temperature normal soiling Dishes without Pans ­ Coffee and Party Dishes with delicate glasses dishes that have just been slight soiling used, normal to slight soiling Particularly suitable when concentrated detergents are used. Suitable Wash Programme: Press programme button: ò ò 3) 4) ò 5) î ï ­ Main wash ­ Final rinse ­ ç ­ Main wash Rinsing Final rinse ­ Programme Sequence 1) Pre wash Main wash Rinsing Final rinse Drying Consumption Figures: 2) Duration 6) Energy Water ò 130 ­ 150 minutes 0, 95 ­ 1, 05 kWh 13 ­ 15 liter 30 minutes 0, 8 kWh 9 liter ò 0, 7 kWh 12 liter ò 37 minutes 3) The î 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 4) 5) 6) ì wash programme. Test programme This programme is not suitable when left-overs have dried on. When the hardness setting is electronically adjusted to 10, the length of the dishwashing cycle may be slightly longer. 23 Starting a dishwashing cycle 1. Check that the dishes and cutlery are stacked in the dishwasher in such a way that the spray arms are free to rotate. [. . . ] 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. Leak Prevention System For protection from damage due to water leaks, the dishwasher is equipped with a leak prevention system. [. . . ]