AEG ESL5391 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

ESL 5391

153 137 013-A-230404-01

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Dear Customer,

Please read these user instructions carefully and keep them to refer to later.

Please pass the user instructions on to any future owner of the appliance.

The following symbols are used in the text:

1 Safety instructions

Warning! Information that affects your personal safety.

Important! Information that prevents damage to the appliance.

3Useful tips and hints

2 Environmental information

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Contents
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4
Diagram of appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5
Prior to using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7
Setting the water softener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
Adding special salt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
Filling up with rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10
Activating/deactivating the acoustic signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
In daily use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
Loading cutlery and dishes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
Adjusting the height of the upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
Adding detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Using 3in1 detergents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Selecting the dishwashing cycle (Cycle Table) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
Starting a dishwashing cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
Setting the Delay Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
Switching off the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	26
Remedying small malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	26
If the dishwashing results are not satisfactory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	28
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	29
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	29
Notes for Test Institutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	30
Installation and connection instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	31
Scope of use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	31
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	31
Connecting to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	32
Installing and fitting the hinged door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	33
Fitting the hinged door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	34
Connection to the electrical supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	38
Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	39

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Operating Instructions

1Safety

Prior to using for the first time

•Follow the ”Instructions for installation and connection”.

Risk of frost

•If the appliance is exposed to temperatures below freezing while connected, it must be correctly emptied by the Customer Service Centre.

Correct use

•The dishwasher is only intended for washing domestic dishes.

•Additions or modifications to the dishwasher are not permitted.

•Use only special salt, detergent and rinse aid suitable for domestic dishwashers.

•Do not put any solvents in the dishwasher. This could cause an explosion.

Child safety

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

•Children often do not recognise the hazards associated with electrical appliances. Don’t allow children to use the dishwasher unsupervised.

•Make sure that children and pets don’t climb into the dishwasher. Could endanger life!

•Dishwasher detergents can cause chemical burns to the eyes, mouth and throat. Could endanger life! Comply with the safety instructions of the dishwasher detergent manufacturer.

•The water in the dishwater is not for drinking. Risk of chemical burns.

General safety

•Repairs to the dishwasher are only to be carried out by qualified service engineers.

•When the dishwasher is not being used, switch it off and shut off the water tap.

•Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the cable. Always pull the plug.

•Never sit or stand on the open door.

•If the dishwasher is located in a room where there may be a frost, remove the connection hose from the tap after each use of the dishwasher.

•When being delivered from the factory, there is no danger of the appliance freezing!

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Diagram of appliance

Ceiling spray arm

Upper basket spray arm and floor spray arm

Filters

Dispenser for detergent

Dispenser for rinse aid

Control panel and programme overview

Rating plate

Dispenser for special salt

Control panel

ON/OFF button
To use the appliance, always open the dishwasher
door first.
The ON/OFF button is used to turn the dishwasher
on and off.	5

Function buttons

Multi-display

1

2

3

Salt indicator

Rinse aid indicator

Delay timer

Cycle selection button

Half load	3in1 function
Antibac	Rinse +

The Programme selection button is used to select the desired dishwashing cycle.

Function buttons: In addition to the pre-set function, the following functions can also be set using these buttons:

The control indicators have the following meanings:

1)	Refill with special salt
1)	Refill with rinse aid

Function button 1

Sets the water softener

Function button 2

Activates/deactivates rinse aid inflow

Function button 3

Activates/deactivates the

acoustic signal

1)These control indicators are never illuminated while a dishwashing cycle is running.

The multi-display can indicate:

–which cycle has been selected.

–the level of hardness to which the water softener is set.

–whether the rinse aid inflow has been activated/deactivated.

–whether the acoustic signal has been activated/deactivated.

–the start delay that has been set.

–the estimated time remaining for the current dishwashing cycle.

–what type of error has occurred with the dishwasher.

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Prior to using for the first time

1.Set the water softener

2.Fill up with special salt for water softeners

3.Fill up with rinse aid

3If you wish to use 3in1 detergent, do the following:

–First read the section “Using 3in1 detergents”.

–Switch on the dishwasher, press the 3in1 button

. The button indicator lights up: 3in1 function

is selected. As a result

–there is no need to fill up with special salt or rinse aid.

–there is no need to set the water softener.

–there is no need to set the rinse aid inflow.

–Before the start of the dishwashing cycle put 3in1 detergent in the detergent dispenser.

3Once this additional function has been selected, it remains activated for all further dishwashing cycles until it is cancelled by pressing the button again.

3The lengths of the wash cycles given in the cycle table can be changed if this additional function is used.

3When changing from 3in1 detergent tablets to normal detergent, it is most important to observe the last 3 points in the section “Using 3in1 detergents”.

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Setting the water softener

3To avoid scale deposits on the dishes and in the dishwasher, the dishes must be washed with soft water, i.e. water with a low lime content. The water softener must be set according to the table to the water hardness in the area where you live. Your local water company will be able to give you information about the water hardness in your area.

1.Press the ON/OFF button.

3If indicators other than the cycle selection button are lit, a dishwashing cycle is activated. The dishwashing cycle must be deselected:

Press function buttons 2 and 3 simultaneously for approx. 2 seconds.

All other indicators will go out.

2.Press function buttons 2 and 3 simultaneously and keep them pressed.

The LED indicators for function buttons 1 to 3 will flash.

3.Press function button 1.

The LED indicator for function button 1 will flash. The multi-display will indicate the hardness setting.

4.Pressing function button 1 increases the hardness setting by 1.

(Exception: hardness setting 1 follows hardness setting 10).

5.When the hardness setting is correct, press the ON/OFF button.

The hardness setting is now saved.

If the water softener is set electronically to “1”, this switches off the control indicator for special salt.

	Water hardness		Adjusting the hardness set-	Indication on the multi-dis-
	in °fh1))	in °dh2))	ting	play
	90 - max. 125	51 - max. 70	103)	10L .
	76 - 89	43 - 50	9	9L
	65 - 75	37 - 42	8	8L
	51 - 64	29 - 36	7	7L
	40 - 50	23 - 28	6	6L
	33 - 39	19 - 22	5	5L
	26 - 32	15 - 18	4*	4L
	19 - 25	11 - 14	3	3L
	07 - 18	4 - 10	2	2L
	below 7	below 4	1	1L
			no salt necessary

1)(°fh) French degree, measure of the hardness of water

2)(°dh) German degree, measure of the hardness of water

3)On this setting the length of the dishwashing cycle may be slightly longer. *) factory setting

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Adding special salt

To decalcify the water softener, it must be filled up with special salt. Use only special salt suitable for domestic dishwashers.

If you do not use 3in1 detergent, fill up with special salt:

–Before using the dishwasher for the first time.

–When the control indicator for special salt is illuminated on the control panel.

1.Open the door and remove the lower basket.

2.Screw open the lid on the salt dispenser by turning it anti-clockwise.

3.Only when using the dishwasher for the first time:

Fill the salt dispenser with water.

4.Fill the dispenser with special salt; the capacity of the dispenser is approx. 1.0-1.5 kg, depending on the size of the grains. Do not overfill the dispenser.

3If water overflows when filling up with special salt, this is completely harmless.

5.Clean away any salt remnants from the dispenser opening.

6.Screw the lid back on in a clockwise direction.

7.Run a dishwashing cycle after filling the salt dispenser with special salt. This will wash away salt water and salt crystals that have been spilt.

3Depending on the size of the salt grains, it can take several hours for the salt to dissolve in the water and for the control indicator for special salt to go out.

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Filling up with rinse aid

With rinse aid the rinsing water drains away better and so you get smear-free, gleaming dishes and clear glasses.

If you do not use 3in1 detergent, fill up with rinse aid:

–Before using the dishwasher for the first time.

–When the control indicator for rinse aid is illuminated on the control panel.

Use only special rinse aid for dishwashers and no other liquid detergents.

1.Open the door.

The rinse aid compartment is located on the inside of the dishwasher door.

2.Press the release button on the rinse aid compartment.

3.Open the cover.

4.Pour rinse aid in slowly right up to the broken “max” line;

this corresponds to a volume of approx. 140 ml when full.

5.Press the lid shut until it clicks into place.

6.Wipe up any spilt rinse aid with a cloth. Otherwise there will be too much foam when rinsing.

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Setting the amount of rinse aid required

3Only change the amount dispensed, if smears, milky spots (reduce the amount) or dried on water spots (increase the amount) can be seen on glasses and dishes. (See section “If dishwashing results are not satisfactory”.) The dosage can be set from 1-6. The dosage is pre-set to “4” in the factory.

1.Open the dishwasher door.

2.Press the release button on the rinse aid compartment.

3.Open the cover.

4.Set the dosage level.

5.Press the lid shut until it clicks into place.

6.If rinse aid has leaked out, wipe it away with a cloth.

Activating/deactivating the inflow of rinse aid

1.Press the ON/OFF button.

3If indicators other than the cycle selection button are lit, a dishwashing cycle is activated. The dishwashing cycle must be deselected:

Press function buttons 2 and 3 simultaneously for approx. 2 seconds.

All other indicators will go out.

2.Press function buttons 2 and 3 simultaneously and keep them pressed.

The LED indicators for function buttons 1 to 3 will flash.

3.Press function button 2.

The LED indicator for function button 2 will flash. The multi-display will indicate the current setting:

	0d	Inflow of rinse aid is deactivated
	1d	Inflow of rinse aid is activated (fac-
		tory setting)

4.Pressing function button 2 activates and deactivates the rinse aid dispensing function.

5.Once the multi-display is indicating the required setting, press the ON/OFF button. The setting is now saved.

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Activating/deactivating the acoustic signal

In addition to the optical display (e.g. indicating the end of the cycle, errors) you can also choose to set an acoustic signal.

1.Press the ON/OFF button.

3If indicators other than the cycle selection button are lit, a dishwashing cycle is activated. The dishwashing cycle must be deselected:

Press function buttons 2 and 3 simultaneously for approx. 2 seconds.

All other indicators will go out.

2.Press function buttons 2 and 3 simultaneously and keep them pressed.

The LED indicators for function buttons 1 to 3 will flash.

3.Press function button 3.

The LED indicator for function button 3 will flash. The multi-display will indicate the current setting:

	0b	Acoustic signal deactivated
	1b	Acoustic signal activated (ex-facto-
		ry setting)

4.Pressing function button 3 will change the setting.

5.Once the multi-display is indicating the required setting, press the ON/OFF button. The setting is now saved.

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