User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX ESF6569

[. . . ] Ensure that the door of the dishwasher is always closed when it is not being loaded or unloaded. In this way you will avoid anybody tripping over the open door and hurting themselves. If you take any dishes out of the dishwasher before the end of the dishwashing cycle, it is extremely important to rinse them thoroughly under running water to remove any remaining detergent. The water safety system protects against water damages. [. . . ] The required programme starts immediately. -6- Adjusting the water softener To prevent limescaling on the dishes and to the interior of the dishwasher, the dishes must be washed with soft i. e. This dishwasher is equipped with a water softener, where tapwater which is harder then 4 °d (german degree) is descaled with special salt. Adjust the water softener according to the table below for the water hardness level for your area. Contact your local Water Authority to find the exact water hardness level for your area. The water softener has 5 settings: Water hardness level °d 1) > 24 18 - 24 12 - 18 4 - 12 below 4 mmol/l 2) > 4, 2 3, 2 - 4, 2 2, 1 - 3, 2 0, 7 - 2, 1 below 0, 7 Setting on the water softener 5 4 3* 2 1 no salt is needed Number of light flashes 5 4 3 2 1 In the following settings the dishwasher must be switched off and all programmes completed. See chapter "Using the appliance" for information on how to complete the programme. Press the combination buttons simultaneously and hold them pressed in. When the first three programme indicator lamps starts to flash, you can let go of the buttons. The lamps for the water softener and for the ended programme cycle starts to flash. - The number of flashes for the ended programme cycle are equivalent with the set water hardness level. - This sequence of flashes is repeated several times after a few seconds pause. Make sure that cutlery with slender handles and other items do not protrude through the openings in the basket and prevent the spray arm from rotating. Never put silver and stainless steel objects together. When these metals come into contact with each other a chemical reaction occurs which stains the silver. China with a pattern applied on top of the glaze may not be suitable for machine washing as the colours may fade and lose their lustre. The same applies to cutlery with wooden or plastic handles. Make sure you always buy articles that are dishwasher safe. q q q q q Silver and aluminum items tend to be discolour when washed. Food remnants from egg and mustard often causes discolourations and stains on silver. Make sure to rinse off and remove food remnants on silver if it is not washed immediately after it has been used. Not all plastic articles are machine washable. If you are in doubt as to whether your plasticware can be machine washed, we suggest you check by washing a single item or else wash them by hand. When washing delicate items, select the programme with the lower wash temperature. [. . . ] Turn off the water supply to the dishwasher. Remove the water inlet and discharge hoses. Make sure that there is coarse-grained salt in the salt container for the water softener. The appliance is only to be used and stored indoors at normal room temperature. [. . . ]