User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX ESL4131

[. . . ] Dishwasher Model ESL 4131 GB Instruction book Contents Safety instructions Disposal Economical and ecological dishwashing Installation instructions Building-in Levelling Fixing to the adjacent units Water supply connections Water inlet hose with safety valve Water outlet hose connection Electrical connection Description of the appliance The control panel Audible signals Prior to using for the first time The water softener Filling with 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 Prolonged periods of non-operation Frost precautions Moving the machine What to do, when. . . Service and spare parts Hints for test centres 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 14 15 16 18 18 18 18 18 19 20 21 Technical specifications Dimensions Width Height Max depth Max depth with open door 44. 6 cm 81. 8 - 87. 8 cm 55. 5 cm 114 cm Electrical connection: Voltage Overall power Fuse Water supply pressure Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the dishwasher's door. Minimum Maximum 50 kPa (0. 5 bar) 800 kPa (8 bar) 9 place settings Capacity This appliance complies with the following E. E. C. Directives: - 73/23 or 19. 2. 73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications; - 89/336 or 3. 5. 89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications. 2 Safety instructions It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. [. . . ] Increase the dose if there are drops of water or lime spots on the dishes after washing. Reduce it if there are sticky whitish streaks on the dishes or a bluish film on glassware or knife blades. Top up the rinse aid when the indicator light on the control panel illuminates. 10 In daily use q Check if it's necessary to refill with dishwasher salt or rinse aid Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher. Select a wash programme suitable for the cutlery and dishes. Start the wash programme. Loading cutlery and dishes Sponges, household cloths and any object that can absorb water may not be washed in the dishwasher. q q q q q Before loading the dishes, you should: - Remove large left-overs. - Soften remnants of burnt food in pans When loading the dishes and cutlery, please note: - Dishes and cutlery must not impede the rotation of the spray arms . - Load hollow items such as cups, glasses, pans, etc. with the opening downwards so that water cannot collect in the container or a deep base. - Dishes and items of cutlery must not lie inside one another, or cover each other. - To avoid damage to glasses, they must not touch. - Lay small objects in the cutlery basket. Plastic items and pans with teflon have a tendency to retain water drops; these items will not dry as well as porcelain and steel items. q q For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery/dishes are not suitable: - Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or mother-of-pearl handles - Plastic items that are not heat resistant - Older cutlery with glued parts that is not temperature resistant - Bonded cutlery items or dishes - Pewter or copper items - Lead crystal glass - Steel items subject to rusting - Wooden platters - Items made from synthetic fibres are of limited suitability: - Only wash stoneware in the dishwasher if it is specifically marked as being dishwasher-safe by the manufacturer. - Glazed patterns may fade if machine washed frequently - Silver and aluminium parts have a tendency to discolour during washing. egg white, egg yolk and mustard often cause discolouring and staining on silver. Therefore always clean left-overs from silver immediately, if it is not to be washed straight after use. - Some types of glass can become dull after a large number of washes Open the door and slide out the baskets to load the dishes. The two rows of prongs on the lower basket can be easily lowered to allow you to load pots, pans and bowls. The lower basket The lower basket is designed to take saucepans, lids, plates, salad bowls, cutlery etc. Serving dishes and large lids should be arranged around the edge of the basket, ensuring that the spray arms can turn freely. UI92 UI61 UI24 11 The cutlery basket 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. Forks and spoons should be placed in the removable cutlery basket with the handles facing downwards and the knives with their handles facing upwards. If the handles protrude from the bottom of the basket, obstructing the lower spray arm, load the cutlery with the handles facing upwards. Mix spoons with other cutlery to prevent them from sticking together. For best results we recommend you to use the cutlery grid provided (if the size and dimensions of the cutlery allow it). UI76 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. [. . . ] For dishwasher models with delay start option: Delay start has been selected. There is a whistling noise during washing The whistling is not a cause for concern. If dishes are to be washed immediately, cancel the delay start. Solutions Close the door. Insert the mains plug. Use a different brand of detergent. 19 . . . the wash results are not satisfactory The dishes are not clean q q q q q q q q The wrong washing programme has been selected. [. . . ]