AEG ESL590 User Manual

DISHWASHER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

ESL 590

153 1121 13 / 08.02

Dear Customer

Please read these operating instructions carefully.

Please make sure you read the safety instructions on the first pages of these operating instructions! Keep the operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to any future owners.

With the warning triangle and/or by means of key words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!), information is emphasized which is important for your safety or the correct functioning of the appliance. It is essential that this information is observed.

1.This symbol guides you step by step when operating the appliance.

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Next to this symbol you receive additional information and practical tips on using the appliance.

Tips and information about the economical and environmentally friendly use of the machine are marked with the clover.

These operating instructions contain information about how to independently solve any problems which may arise. See ”Remedying faults“.

In the event of technical problems, our local FACTORY CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE is always available to provide assistance (you will find addresses and telephone numbers in the «Customer Service Centres» section).

Please also take note of the contents of the «Service» section.

Content
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4
Appliance Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7
General Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
Prior to Using for the first Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
Fill with rinsing aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
Setting the rinse aid dosage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
Filling the salt dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
Setting the special salt dosage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10
The first rinse cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10
Crockery Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
Cutlery basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
Lower basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
Upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
Filling with detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
Selecting and starting the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
Delay start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
Program selection / Correcting or deleting delay start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
Save energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
End of the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
Acoustic signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Mains power loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Program chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Error message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
Unloading the crockery basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
Re-filling the special salt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
Refilling the rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
Cleaning the large strainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
Cleaning the fine strainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
Cleaning the spray arm nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
Remedying faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	25
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	26
Directives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	26
Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	27
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	27
Water Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	27
Building in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	28
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	28
Information for Test Institutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	29

Safety Instructions

The safety aspects of this appliance comply with the accepted technical standards and the applicable safety regulations. Nevertheless, we consider it our obligation to make you aware of the following safety information:

Installation

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

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

•Before using your dishwasher for the first time, ensure that the nominal voltage and current indicated on the rating plate are the same as the nominal voltage and current available at the installation location. The necessary electrical fusing is indicated on the rating plate.

•Do not install the appliance where it could be exposed to extreme temperatures, either hot or cold.

Correct Use

•Only use the dishwasher for the cleaning of household crockery. If the appliance is used for purposes for which it is not intended, or is operated incorrectly, the manufacturer will decline liability for any damage.

•Our guarantee is only valid if these operating instructions and installation instructions are observed.

•Modifications or changes to the dishwasher are not permitted for reasons of safety.

Before using the dishwasher for the first time

•Check your dishwasher for any transport damage. Never connect a damaged appliance. If your dishwasher has been damaged, contact your supplier.

•The dishwasher must be correctly installed and connected. The installation instructions give all the information that is necessary for this.

Child safety

•Packaging parts (e.g., foil, styrene foam) may be dangerous for children, due to the danger of suffocation! Keep all packaging away from children.

•Children may not recognise the dangers of the improper use of electrical appliances. Always ensure the necessary supervision during operation of the appliance, do not allow your children to play with the dishwasher - there is the danger that children could lock themselves inside it, or could injure themselves.

•If this appliance is installed in a raised position (i.e. in column), always ensure that childrens’ fingers are are kept away from the door as they could become trapped when the door is closed.

•Rinsing agents can cause burning in the eyes, mouth and throat, and may even cause suffocation! Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s’ reach.

•The water in the dishwasher should not be used for drinking. Detergent residues in the appliance could cause burning! Keep children away from the appliance when the door is open.

During Use

•The water protection system ensures reliable protection against water damage if the following conditions are fulfilled:

-The mains connection must remain connected even when the dishwasher is switched off.

-The dishwasher must be properly installed

-Always turn off the water taps when the dishwasher is left unattended for longer periods.

•Never use the dishwasher if there any signs of damage to the mains lead, the supply or drain hoses, the operating panel or the lower section.

•If there is a fault, switch off the appliance and disconnect from the mains supply. Close the water tap.

•Never pull the mains plug out of the socket by the cable, but by the plug itself.

•Place long, pointed objects (such as knives) with the handle to the front in the upper basket.

•After filling or emptying the appliance, ensure that you have properly closed the door. An open door can be a source of danger.

•Never sit or stand on the open door.

•Dishwasher repairs must only be carried out by trained personnel. Improper repairs may seriously endanger the user. If your dishwasher is in need of repair, contact your local Service Force Centre.

•If the mains cable of your dishwasher is damaged, it must only be replaced by a special cable of the same type available from your local Service Force Centre. It must only be fitted by qualified personnel.

•Do not place solvents in the dishwasher due to the danger of explosion.

•Before using special dishwasher salt, detergents and rinse aids, ensure that the manufacturer of these products expressly specifies their use in domestic dishwashers.

•Always turn off the water taps when your dishwasher is left unattended for longer periods, e.g., when you are away on holiday.

•If the connected appliance is exposed to temperatures below freezing point, it must be correctly drained by customer service.

•There is no danger of freezing during delivery from the factory!

Appliance Construction

Dishwasher

Cover for spray arm

Centre spray arm

Coarse strainer

Cutlery basket top

Fine strainer with micro-strainer

Curtlery basket

Programme overview

Main switch ON/OFF

Control Panel

Upper dish basket (height-adjustable)

Setting switch for water softener

Lower spray arm

Dispenser for regenerating salt (dishwasher salt)

Lower dish basket

Rinse aid container

Display window for rinse aid

Detergent container

Programme label

Rating plate

Control panel

Important Information

Keep these operating instructions carefully near the appliance, so that they are always at hand.

If you should sell or pass on the appliance to third parties, ensure that you hand over the appliance complete with this leaflet, so that the new user can inform himself about the working of the appliance.

The following articles are only suitable for washing in the dish-washing machine if they are specifically designated as ”dishwasher proof”:

•Cutlery with wooden or horn handles, with glued parts, bronze cutlery, pans with wooden handles, articles made from aluminium, copper, crystal, leaded glass and plastic. In case of doubt, consult the manufacturer of the corresponding article.

•Silver cutlery and stainless steel cutlery must be separated in the cutlery basket. If the two materials come into contact, a chemical reaction can occur which can lead to discoloration of the silver.

•The door of the appliance should not be opened while it is in operation. The steam that would escape can condense on the furniture parts located above the appliance, and, over time, could cause damage. If the door is accidentally opened, a safety device switches the dishwasher off.

Installation

•In areas with hard water and on newly developed estates, we recommend that you install a water filter directly near the supply tap. The water filter reduces wear in your dishwasher and can be easily cleaned. Ask your plumber to fit such a filter.

In daily use

Clean and care for your appliance regularly. In this way you will avoid costly service work. For more information, refer to the Cleaning chapter.

•Do not use any hand or commercial rinsing agents or cleaners.

•If the dishwasher is left unattended for longer periods, e.g., when you are on holiday, close the water taps. Ensure that the main switch is turned off.

General Hints

Washing economically and with regard to the environ− ment

•Connect your dishwasher to the hot water supply if you have a modern hot water system. With elec- trically-heated installations, we recommend connecting to the cold water system.

•Do not pre-rinse your dishes under running water.

•If you make use of the full capacity of your dishwasher, you will be washing economically and with regard to the environment.

•Always select a wash programme suitable to the type of crockery being washed and to the level of soiling (see ”Programme Overview”).

•Never over or underdose detergent, special salt or rinse aid. Follow the dosage recommendations in these operating instructions , and the instructions provided by the manufacturers of these products.

•Ensure that the water softener is correctly set.

Unsuitable crockery

The following items are unsuitable for your dishwasher

-wooden boards or breakfast platters

-non heat-resistant plastic parts

-lead crystal glass

-tin and copper items

-glued crockery or cutlery

-older cutlery with temperature-sensitive adhesive

-steel parts that are liable to rust

-cutlery with wood, horn, porcelain and mother-of- pearl handles

-artistic objects

Crockery that may be suitable

There are limitations for the following parts

-Only wash earthenware crockery in the dishwasher if the manufacturer has expressly indicated that it is suitable.

-Some glazed finishes may fade after frequent machine washing.

-Silver and aluminium parts tend to discolour during machine washing. Many food residues such as egg white, egg yolk, mustard often cause discoloration and/or staining on silver. Silver should therefore be immediately cleaned from food residues if it is not going to be washed immediately after a meal.

-Some types of glass may become cloudy after many washing cycles.

When buying new crockery, glasses and cutlery, confirm that they are dishwasher-proof.

Disposal

Packaging

Our dishwashers require effective protective packaging in transit. In doing this, however, we limit ourselves to what is absolute necessary.

Warning! Packaging parts (e.g., foil, styrene foam) can be dangerous for children due to the danger of suffocation! Keep packaging parts away from children.

All packaging materials used are environmentallyfriendly and reusable.

The cardboard parts are made from recycled paper, and the wooden parts are untreated. The plastics are marked as follows:

«PE»	for polyethylene, e.g., packaging foil
«PS»	for polystyrene, e.g., padding (basically
	CFC-free)

«POM»for polyoxymethylene, e.g., plastic clamps

By the recycling and reuse of packaging, raw materials can be saved, and the volume of waste reduced.

Give the packaging to your local recycling centre for reuse. Your municipal or local authority will give you the address.

Old appliances

When your appliance needs replacing, or is withdrawn from service, you should render it unserviceable before having disposing of it.

Warning! Children at play could lock themselves inside your appliance (danger of suffocation) or otherwise endanger themselves. Always therefore pull out the mains plug. Cut through and discard the mains cable. Disable the door lock so that the door no longer closes.

Marking of plastic parts for graded recycling:

All plastic parts in your appliance are marked with internationally standardised abbreviations (e.g., «PS» for polystyrene). When you dispose of your machine, this enables the plastic waste to be sorted into graded plastic balls for environmentally-conscious recycling.

Take your decommissioned machine to your local recycling centre or to your dealer, who will take it back from you for a small handling charge.

Prior to Using for the first Time

Do the following steps before using your dishwasher for the first time.

Filling with rinse aid

1. If the display indicator is lit, open the dispenser by pushing button (A).

2. Fill with rinse aid up to the ”max.” marking (B). Do not exceed the maximum container quantity of 150 ml!

3. Close the dispenser.

4. Immediately remove any spilled rinse aid, as otherwise foaming can occur.

The rinse aid indicator goes out.

Setting the rinse aid dosage

1. Open the dispenser (A).

2. To increase the dosage (C), turn the dosage arrow to the left using a coin or a screwdriver. The factory setting is Level 3 (ideal setting level 2 - 4).

3. Close the dispenser.

For further information see ”Something Not Working”.

Filling the salt
dispenser	A
	A
Never fill the salt dispenser with rinse aid or
detergent!

Use only special dishwasher salt in your dishwasher.

Fill with salt as follows:

1. Open the cap (A) of the salt dispenser.

2. Fill the dispenser with water (B).

3. Fill with 1 kg of special salt (C). As a result, approx. 1 litre of water will be displaced.

4. Remove salt from around the opening of the dispenser.

5. Close the salt dispenser by turning the cap until the
stop is reached.	C

6. Immediately run a wash programme to wash away any salt residues.

The salt display will go off after 1 or 2 rinse cycles.

Do not remove the water feed valve, and do not fill with detergent for any reason.

Setting the special salt dosage

The dosage of special salt for the water softening must be set to the corresponding hardness of the water. If the dosage is too small, scale particles will remain on the crockery and cutlery. Information regarding the water hardness and the hardness areas in the area in which you live can be obtained from the local Water Authority.

For a water hardness under 5dH, no special salt is needed. In this case, the salt display (9) is continually illuminated.

Set up the dosage as follows:

Turn the setting button using a coin or a screwdriver (Size 4) until the arrow on the knob points to the desired number (1 to 5):

The arrow must point to a number and the position must be engaged positively.

-Salt consumption: Depending on the setting 1 kg salt is sufficient for

at setting No. of rinses

1approx. 45

2approx. 25

3approx. 20

4approx. 15

5approx. 10

Setting 1:

Up to 12.5 French degrees of hardness (fH) (equivalent to 7 German degrees of hardness (dH))

Setting 2:

For 12.5 to 25 French degrees of hardness (fH) (equivalent to 7 to 14 German degrees of hardness (dH))

Setting 3:

For 25 to 37.5 French degrees of hardness (fH) (equivalent to 14 to 21 German degrees of hardness (dH))

Setting 4:

For 37.5 to 50 French degrees of hardness (fH) (equivalent to 21 to 28 German degrees of hardness (dH))

Setting 5:

For over 50 French degrees of hardness (fH) (equivalent to over 28 German degrees of hardness (dH))

The first rinse cycle

-Before the appliance is used for the first time, run an Intensive programme.

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