AEG ESI9112X User Manual

D i s h w a s h e r

Model ESI 9112

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08/05

Contents

Safety instructions	3
Disposal	3
Economical and ecological dishwashing	3
Description of the appliance	4
The control panel	5
Audible signals	6
Prior to using for the first time	7
The water softener	7
Filling with dishwasher salt	8
Rinse aid	8
In daily use	9
Loading cutlery and dishes	9
The lower basket	9
The cutlery basket	10
The upper basket	10
Use of detergent	10
Different kinds of detergent	11
Washing programmes	12
Starting a washing programme	13
Maintenance and cleaning	14
Cleaning the filters	14
Prolonged periods of non-operation	14
Frost precautions	14
Moving the machine	14
Something not working	15
Service and Spare Parts	17
Customer Care Department	17
Guarantee Conditions	18

Installation instructions	19
Building-in	19
Levelling	19
Fixing to the adjacent units	19
Water supply connections	19
Water inlet hose with safety valve	19
Water outlet hose connection	20
Electrical connection	20
Hints for test centres	21

Technical specifications

Dimensions	Width	89.7 cm
	Height	69.8 - 73.3 cm
	Max depth	57.8 cm
	Max depth with open door	105 cm
	Max weight of the dishwasher without load	74 kg

Electrical connection:	Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the
Voltage	inner edge of the dishwasher’s door.
Overall power
Fuse

Water supply pressure	Minimum	50 kPa (0.5 bar)
	Maximum	800 kPa (8 bar)

Capacity		12 place settings

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.

Safety instructions

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant safety information.

This information has been provided in the interest of your safety. You MUST read it carefully before installing or using the appliance.

If you are unsure about any aspect of the information in this book, please contact our customer care department on 08705 950 950

Installation

●Check your dishwasher for any transport damage. Never connect a damaged machine. If your dishwasher is damaged, you should contact your supplier.

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

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

●Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable.

●The sides of the dishwasher must never be drilled to prevent damage to hydraulic components.

Child safety

●This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.

●Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product.

●Ensure the packaging materials for this appliance are kept away from children so as to prevent the risk of injury or suffocation.

●The water in your dishwasher is not for drinking. Detergent residues may still be present in your machine. Keep children well away from your dishwasher when the door is open.

●Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children's reach.

Your dishwasher in day-to-day use

●Items that are contaminated by petrol, paint, steel or iron debris, corrosive, acidic or alkaline chemicals must not be washed in this dishwasher.

●Under no circumstances should you open the door whilst the appliance is in operation, especially during the washing phase, hot water may escape. However, if the door is opened, a safety device ensures that the machine stops.

●Only use products (detergent, salt and rinse aid) specifically designed for use in dishwashers.

●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.

●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.

●When finishing loading or unloading close the door, as an open door can be a hazard.

●Do not sit or stand on the open door.

●Isolate the appliance from the power supply and turn off the water supply after use.

●This product should be serviced by an authorised service engineer, and only genuine spare parts should be used.

●Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Force Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts.

Disposal

Dispose of the dishwasher packaging material correctly. All packaging materials can be recycled.

Plastic parts are marked with standard international abbreviations:

>PE<	for polyethylene, e.g. sheet wrapping material.
>PS<	for polystyrene, e.g. padding material (always CFC-
	free).
>POM<	for polyoxymethylene, e.g. plastic clips.

Cardboard packaging is manufactured from recycled paper and should be deposited in the waste paper collection for recycling.

As and when you cease to use your dishwasher and withdraw it from service, your should render it unserviceable before having it disposed of.

Warning! Children at play could lock themselves in your dishwasher or otherwise endanger their lives. Therefore cut off the power supply cable and make the door closing device unusable to prevent children from being trapped inside.

For the disposing of the appliance please take it to a recycling centre or to your dealer who may, for a small contribution to the costs, dispose it for you.

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.

For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Economical and ecological dishwashing

●Ensure that the water softener is correctly adjusted.

●Do not pre-wash under running water.

●Select the wash programme to suit the nature and degree of the soiling on the dishes.

●Do not use more detergent, dishwasher salt and rinse aid than is recommended in these operating instructions and by the manufacturer of the respective product.

Description of the appliance

1.Internal lights

2.Upper basket

3.Water hardness dial

4.Salt container

5. Detergent dispenser

6.Rinse aid dispenser

7. Control panel

8. Rating plate

9.Filters

10.Lower spray arms

11.Upper spray arm

NOTE: this dishwasher has internal lights that turn on and off when the opening and closing of the dishwasher’s door occurs. In the case that these lights have to be replaced, please contact your local Service Force Centre.

The control panel

Function buttons

3 in 1 button

On/Off button

Digital display		Cancel button



Programme selection button		Indicator lights

Half load button	Extra rinse button
Half load button

Function buttons: in addition to the selection of the washing programme, "half load" option and "delay start" option, the following functions can also be set with the help of these buttons:

-the setting of the water softener,

-activation/deactivation of the rinse aid dispenser,

-deactivation/activation of the audible signals.

"Programme selection" button: allows the selection of the desired washing programme (see "Washing programmes" chart).

"Delay start" button: this option allows the start of the programme to be delayed from 1 to 19 hours.

The digital display indicates:

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

-if the rinse aid dispenser is activated/deactivated,

-if the audible signals are activated/deactivated,

-the number corresponding to the selected washing programme,

-the approximate remaining time of the washing programme,

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

-the countdown of the delay start,

-fault codes concerning malfunction of the dishwasher.

"Cancel" button: it allows to cancel:

-a washing programme in progress,

-a delay start in progress.

Delay start button

"Half load" button: this option is useful and economical when only a few dishes need washing reducing the consumption of water and energy. This option must be linked to the selection of a washing programme.

Remember to load both baskets.

With the use of this function, the cycle durations change. In this case, in the digital display, the indication of the running time of the programme is automatically updated.

With only some programmes this option is available (See "Washing programmes" chart).

"Half load" option	- button activated
available	- indicator light on

"Half load" option	- button deactivated
not available	- indicator light off

"Extra rinse" button : this option allows to add another rinse before the last hot rinsing phase. Using this function will increase the consumption of water of about 3,5 - 3 litres.

With the use of this function, the cycle durations change. In this case, in the digital display, the indication of the running time of the programme is automatically updated.

This option is only available with some washing programmes (see Washing programmes chart).

"Extra rinse" option	- button activated
available	- indicator light on

"Extra rinse" option	- button deactivated
not available	- indicator light off

Indicator lights: have the following meanings:

salt refilling indicator light: illuminates when the salt has run out

rinse aid refilling indicator light: illuminates when the rinse aid has run out

end of programme indicator light: illuminates when the washing programme has ended

3 in 1 button: This appliance is equipped with the 3 in 1 function, that allows the use of the "3 in 1" combi detergent tablets.

This function can be selected with all washing programmes. With the selection of this function the inflow of rinse aid and salt from each respective supply container is automatically deactivated and also the indicator lights for salt and rinse aid are deactivated.

Select the 3 in 1 function before the set of a washing programme.

Once selected this function (button indicator light illuminated) it will remain active also for the following washing programmes, to deactivate the function, press the button (button indicator light off).

With the use of the 3 in 1 function, the cycle durations may change. In this case, in the digital display, the indication of the running time of the programme is automatically updated.

NOTE: Once the programme is running, the 3 in 1 function can NO longer be changed. If you want to exclude the 3 in 1 function you have to cancel the programme setting (see chapter "Starting a washing programme" - "Cancel a washing programme in progress") and then deactivate the 3 in 1 function.

In this case you have to set a washing programme (and eventual options) again.

NOTE: With the use of this function together with programme Plate Warmer, the drying results may not be optimum.

NOTE: if the drying results are not satisfactory we suggest to reactivate the rinse aid dispenser.

The activation/deactivation of the rinse aid dispenser can only be possible with the 3 in 1 function active.

Activation/deactivation of the rinse aid dispenser

(The dishwasher must be switched off)

When the rinse aid dispenser has been activated, also the rinse aid indicator light on the control panel is automatically activated.

1.Press the On/Off button. The indicator light of the programme selection button will illuminate and 2 horizontal lines (--) are visible in the digital display (setting mode).

If the number of a programme (1 - 2 - 3 etc..) is visible in the display, this means that a washing programme is set.

The programme must be cancelled: press the button cancel for about 2 seconds. 2 horizontal lines will appear in the digital display, this means that the set washing programme has been cancelled and the machine is now in setting mode.

2.Press simultaneously function buttons 2 and 3, the indicator lights of the function buttons 1, 2 and 3 start flashing.

3.Press function button 2, the indicator lights of function buttons 1 and 3 turn off while the indicator light of the button 2 goes on flashing, the digital display indicates the current setting.

Rinse aid dispenser deactivated

Rinse aid dispenser activated

4.To change the setting, press again function button 2, the digital display indicates the new setting.

5.To memorise the operation, switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On/Off button or wait about 60 seconds after which the dishwasher will automatically return to setting mode.

Audible signals

Audible signals have been introduced to help indicate which operations the dishwasher is performing:

-setting of the water softener

-end of programme

-intervention of an alarm due to malfunction

Deactivation/activation of the audible signals

(The dishwasher must be switched off)

Factory setting: audible signals activated

1.Press the On/Off button. The indicator light of the programme selection button will illuminate and 2 horizontal lines (--) are visible in the digital display (setting mode).

If the number of a programme (1 - 2 - 3 etc..) is visible in the display, this means that a washing programme is set.

2.Press simultaneously function buttons 2 and 3, the indicator lights of the function buttons 1, 2 and 3 start flashing.

3.Press function button 3, the indicator lights of function buttons 1 and 2 turn off while the indicator light of the button 3 goes on flashing, the digital display indicates the current setting.

Audible signals deactivated

Audible signals activated (factory set)

4.To change the current setting, press again function button 3, the digital display will indicate the new setting.

5.To memorise the operation, switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On/Off button or wait about 60 seconds after which the dishwasher will automatically return to setting mode.

Prior to using for the first time

Before using your dishwasher for the first time:

1.Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions

2.Remove all packaging from inside the appliance

3.Set the water softener

4.Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt container and then fill with dishwasher salt

5.Fill the rinse aid dispenser

NOTE:

If you want to use the "3 in 1" combi detergents, read carefully the informations given in "Different kinds of detergents".

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, Clarke degrees, 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 both ways: manually, using the water hardness dial and electronically, using the function buttons on the control panel.

a) Setting manually

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 table).

4. Replace the lower basket.

The dishwasher is factory set at position 2.

b) Setting electronically

(The dishwasher must be switched off)

NOTE: the electronic setting of the water softener is possible ONLY with the 3 in 1 function deactivated.

The dishwasher is factory set at level 5.

1.Press the On/Off button. The indicator light of the programme selection button will illuminate and 2 horizontal lines (--) are visible in the digital display (setting mode).

If the number of a programme (1 - 2 - 3 etc..) is visible in the display, this means that a washing programme is set.

2.Press simultaneously function buttons 2 and 3, until the indicator lights of the function buttons 1, 2 and 3 start flashing.

3.Press function button 1, the indicator lights of function buttons 2 and 3 turn off while the indicator light of the button 1 goes on flashing, the digital display indicates the current level and a sequence of intermittent audible signals are heard.

The current level is indicated by the number visible in the display and the number of intermittent audible signals heard.

Example:

displayed + 5 audible signals = level 5.

4.To change the level, press function button 1. Each time the button is pressed the level changes. (For the selection of the new level see the chart).

Examples:

if the current level is 5, by pressing button 1 once, level 6 is selected.

if the current level is 10, by pressing button 1 once, level 1 is selected.

5.To memorise the operation, switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On/Off button or wait about 60 seconds after which the dishwasher will automatically return to setting mode.

	Water hardness			Adjusting the water		Level indicated	Number of	Use
Clarke	°TH	mmol/l	Range	hardness setting		in the	audible	of salt
Clarke	°TH	mmol/l	Range	manually	electronically	digital display	signals
				manually	electronically
64 - 88	91 - 125	9,0 - 12,5	IV	2	level 10		10	yes
53 - 63	76 - 90	7,6 - 8,9	IV	2	level 9		9	yes
46 - 52	65 - 75	6,5 - 7,5	IV	2	level 8		8	yes
36 - 45	51 - 64	5,1 - 6,4	IV	2	level 7		7	yes
28 - 35	40 - 50	4,0 - 5,0	IV	2	level 6		6	yes
23 - 27	33 - 39	3,3 - 3,9	III	2	level 5		5	yes
18 - 22	26 - 32	2,6 - 3,2	III	1	level 4		4	yes
13 - 17	19 - 25	1,9 - 2,5	II	1	level 3		3	yes
5 - 12	7 - 18	0,7 - 1,8	I/II	1	level 2		2	yes
< 5	< 7	< 0,7	I	1	level 1		1	no

Filling with dishwasher salt

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 inside 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.

The salt container will require topping up periodically. You are reminded of this by the salt indicator light on the control panel which comes on when the salt has finished.

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 salts that take longer to dissolve then this can take longer. The function of the machine is not affected.

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

Rinse aid

Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse, ensuring thorough rinsing, and spot and streak free drying.

The dispenser, which is positioned inside the door, holds about 110 ml of rinse aid, which is sufficient for between 16 and 40 dishwashing cycles, depending upon the dosage setting.

Filling with rinse aid

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

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

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.

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.

Adjusting the dose

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.

Top up the rinse aid when the indicator light on the control panel illuminates.

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