AEG ESF66840W, ESF66840X User Manual

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Dishwasher

ESF 66840

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Contents

Safety information	2	Unloading the dishwasher	15
Product description	3	Washing programmes	15
Control panel	4	Care and cleaning	16
First use	5	What to do if…	17
Set the water softener	6	Technical data	19
Use of dishwasher salt	7	Hints for test institutes	19
Use of rinse aid	7	Installation	20
Daily use	8	Water connection	22
Load cutlery and dishes	9	Electrical connection	23
Use of detergent	13	Environment concerns	23
Select and start a washing programme	13
		Subject to change without notice

Safety information

		In the interest of your safety and to en-	• Do not take any dishes out of the dish-
		sure the correct use, before installing		washer before the end of the washing cy-
		and first using the appliance, read this		cle.
		user manual carefully, including its hints	•	After use, isolate the appliance from the
		and warnings. To avoid unnecessary		power supply and turn off the water sup-
		mistakes and accidents, it is important		ply.
		to ensure that all people using the appli-	• This product should be serviced only by an
		ance are thoroughly familiar with its op-		authorized service engineer, and only gen-
		eration and safety features. Save these		uine spare parts should be used.
		instructions and make sure that they re-	• Under no circumstances should you at-
		main with the appliance if it is moved or		tempt to repair the machine yourself. Re-
		sold, so that everyone using it through		pairs carried out by inexperienced persons
		its life will be properly informed on appli-		could cause injury or serious malfunction-
		ance use and safety.		ing. Contact your local Service Force Cen-
	Correct use			tre. Always insist on genuine spare parts.
			General safety
	• This dishwasher is only intended for wash-
		ing household utensils suitable for ma-	•	Persons (including children) with reduced
		chine washing.		physical sensory, mental capabilities or
	• Do not put any solvents in the dishwasher.			lack of experience and knowledge must
		This could cause an explosion.		not use the appliance. They must have su-
	•	Knives and other items with sharp points		pervision or instruction for the operation of
		must be loaded in the cutlery basket with		the appliance by a person responsible for
		their points down or placed in a horizontal		their safety.
		position in the upper basket.	• Dishwasher detergents can cause chemi-
	• Only use products (detergent, salt and			cal burns to eyes, mouth and throat. Could
		rinse aid) suitable for dishwashers.		endanger life! Comply with the safety in-
	•	Avoid opening the door whilst the appli-		structions of the dishwasher detergent
		ance is in operation, hot steam may es-		manufacturer.
		cape.

•Water in the dishwasher is not for drinking purposes. Detergent residue may still be present in your machine.

•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.

•Do not sit or stand on the open door.

Child safety

•This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

•Keep all packaging well away from children. There is a risk of suffocation.

•Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach.

•Keep children well away from the dishwasher when the door is open.

Installation

•Check your dishwasher for any transport damage. Never connect a damaged ma-

Product description

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chine. If your dishwasher is damaged contact your supplier.

•All packaging must be removed before use.

•Any electrical and plumbing work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified and competent person.

•For safety reasons it is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.

•Never use the dishwasher if the electrical supply cable and water hoses are damaged; or if the control panel, work top or plinth area are damaged such that the inside of the appliance is freely accessible. Contact your local Service Force centre, in order to avoid hazard.

•All sides of the dishwasher must never be drilled to prevent damage to hydraulic and electric components.

Warning! For electrical and water connection carefully follow the instructions given in the specific paragraphs.

1	Upper basket	4	Detergent dispenser
	Water hardness dial		Rinse aid dispenser
2		5
	Salt container		Rating plate
3		6

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7Filters

8Lower spray arm

9Upper spray arm

This dishwasher has an internal light that turns on when the door opens and off when it closes.

Internal light equipped with led lamp CLASS 1 in accordance with EN 60825-1: 1994 + A1:2002 + A2:2001. In case this light has to be replaced please contact your local Service Force Centre.

Control panel

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1On/off button

2Cancel button Cancel

3Programme selection buttons

4Multitab button

5Save energy button

6Delay start button

7Digital display

8Function buttons

9Indicator lights

10 Programme indicator lights

Multitab

Save

Rinse aid 1)

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Indicator lights

Comes on when the multitab function is set.

Comes on when the save energy function is set.

Comes on when the rinse aid has run out.

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	Indicator lights
Salt	Comes on when the special salt has run out.

1)

1)The salt and rinse aid indicator lights never come on while a washing programme is running even if filling with salt and/or rinse aid is necessary.

Cancel button

With this button you can cancel a washing programme or a delay start in progress.

Programme selection buttons

Press one of these buttons until the programme indicator light of the desired programme comes on.

Save energy button

This function decreases the temperature in the drying phase. Energy saving is between 10% and 25%.

Dishes can be wet at the end of the programme. In this condition we recommend, to open the dishwasher door and keep it ajar and let dishes dry naturally.

This function can be set with all washing programmes. The related indicator light comes on when you press the button.

The save energy function has no effect on some programmes. Refer to 'Washing programmes' for the list of programmes where save energy has or not effect.

Delay start button

You can delay the start of the programme for between 1 and 19 hours.

Refer to 'Select and start a washing programme' chapter for the set of this function.

The digital display

The digital display indicates:

•the level of hardness to which the water softener is set,

•the approximate remaining time of the running programme,

•activation/deactivation of the rinse aid dispenser ( ONLY with multitab function active),

•the end of a washing programme (a zero will appear in the digital display),

•the countdown for the delay start,

•fault codes concerning malfunction of the dishwasher.

Function buttons (A, B and C)

The following functions can be set using these buttons:

•adjustment of the water softener level,

•activation/deactivation of the rinse aid dispenser when multitab function is active.

Setting mode

The appliance must be in setting mode when you:

–select a washing programme,

–adjust the water softener level,

–activate/deactivate the rinse aid dispenser.

Switch on the appliance.

–All programme indicator lights come on, the appliance is in setting mode.

Switch on the appliance.

–Only one programme indicator light comes on, the last selected programme is still set. In this case, to go back to the setting mode, you must cancel the programme.

–Simultaneously press and hold the cancel button until all the programme indicator lights come on. The programme has been cancelled and the appliance is now in setting mode.

First use

Before using your dishwasher for the first time:

•Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions

•Remove all packaging from inside the appliance

•Set the water softener level

•Pour 1 litre of water into the salt container and then fill with dishwasher salt

•Fill the rinse aid dispenser

If you want to use combi detergent tablets such as: ''3 in 1'', ''4 in 1'', ''5 in 1'' etc... set the Multitab function. (See ''Multitab function'').

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Set the water softener

The dishwasher is equipped with a water softener designed to remove minerals and salts from the water supply, which would have a detrimental or adverse effect on the operation of the appliance.

The higher the content of these minerals and salts, the harder your water is. Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales, German degrees (dH°), French degrees (°TH) and mmol/l (millimol per litre - international unit for the hardness of water).

The softener should be adjusted according to the hardness of the water in your area. Your local Water Authority can advise you on the hardness of the water in your area.

The water softener must be set in two ways: manually, using the water hardness dial and electronically.

	Water hardness			Adjusting the water hardness setting		Use of
°dH		°TH	mmol/l	manually	electronically	salt
51 - 70		91 - 125	9,1 - 12,5	2	level 10	yes
43 - 50		76 - 90	7,6 - 9,0	2	level 9	yes
37 - 42		65 - 75	6,5 - 7,5	2	level 8	yes
29 - 36		51 - 64	5,1 - 6,4	2	level 7	yes
23 - 28		40 - 50	4,0 - 5,0	2	level 6	yes
19 - 22		33 - 39	3,3 - 3,9	2	level 5	yes
15 - 18		26 - 32	2,6 - 3,2	1	level 4	yes
11 - 14		19 - 25	1,9 - 2,5	1	level 3	yes
4 - 10		7 - 18	0,7 - 1,8	1	level 2	yes
< 4		< 7	< 0,7	1	level 1	no

Setting manually

The dishwasher is factory set at position 2.

1.Open the dishwasher door.

2.Remove the lower basket from the dishwasher.

3.Turn the water hardness dial to position 1 or 2 (see chart).

4.Replace the lower basket.

Setting electronically

The appliance is factory set at level 5.

1.Switch on the appliance. It must be in setting mode.

2.Press and hold, at the same time, the function buttons B and C. The programme indicator lights above function buttons A, B and C start flashing.

3.Press function button A, the programme indicator lights above the function buttons B and C go off. The programme indicator light above function button A continues to flash. The digital display shows the current level.

Examples:

Digital display shows = level 5 Digital display shows = level 10

4.To change the level, press function button A. Each time the button is pressed the level changes. (For the selection of the new level refer to the chart).

Examples:

If the current level is 5, press function button A once and level 6 is selected.

if the current level is 10, press function button A once and level 1 is selected.

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5.To memorize the operation, switch off the appliance.

Use of dishwasher salt

Warning!

Only use salt specifically designed for use in dishwashers. All other types of salt not specifically designed for use in a dishwasher, especially table salt, will damage the water softener. Only fill with salt just before starting one of the complete washing programmes. This will prevent any grains of salt or salty water, which may have been spilt, remaining on the bottom of the machine for any period of time, which may cause corrosion.

To fill:

1.Open the door, remove the lower basket and unscrew the cap of the salt container by turning it anticlockwise.

2.Pour 1 litre of water into the container

(this is necessary only before filling with salt for the first time) .

3.Using the funnel provided, pour in the salt until the container is full.

4.Replace the cap making sure that there is no trace of salt on the screw thread or on the gasket.

5.Replace the cap tightly turning it clockwise until it stops with a click.

Do not worry if water overflows from the unit when filling with salt, this is quite normal.

The salt indicator light on the control panel can remain illuminated for 2-6 hours after the salt has been replenished, assuming the dishwasher remains switched on. If you are using salt that takes longer to dissolve then this can take longer. The operation of the machine is not affected.

Use of rinse aid

Warning! Only use branded rinse aid for dishwashers.

Never fill the rinse aid dispenser with any other substances (e.g. dishwasher cleaning agent, liquid detergent). This would damage the appliance.

Rinse aid ensures thorough rinsing, and spot and streak free drying.

Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse.

1.Open the container by pressing the release button (A).

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2.Add the rinse aid in the container. The maximum level for filling is indicated by "max".

The dispenser holds about 110 ml of rinse aid, which is sufficient for between 16 and

40 washing cycles, depending upon the dosage setting.

3.Ensure that the lid is closed after every refill.

Clean up any rinse aid spilt during filling with an absorbent cloth to avoid excess foaming during the next wash.

According to the finish and drying results obtained, adjust the dose of rinse aid by means of the 6 position selector (position 1 minimum dosage, position 6 maximum dosage).

The dose is factory set in position 4. 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.

Daily use

•Check if it’s necessary to refill with dishwasher salt or rinse aid.

•Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher.

•Fill with dishwasher detergent.

•Select a wash programme suitable for the cutlery and dishes.

•Start the wash programme.

Helpful hints and tips

Sponges, household cloths and any object that can absorb water may not be washed in the dishwasher.

•Before loading the dishes, you should:

–Remove all left over food and debris.

–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.