AEG F55011VI Manual [da]

FAVORIT 55011 VI

User manual	Dishwasher
Benutzerinformation	Geschirrspüler

2 Contents

Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products.

To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend you to keep it in a safe place. And please pass it to any future owner of the appliance.

We wish you much joy with your new appliance.

Contents

	Operating instructions	3		Multitab function	16
	Safety information	3		To activate the rinse aid dispenser	16
				Washing programmes	17
	Correct use	3
	General safety	3		Setting and starting a washing programme
	Child safety	3			18
	Installation	4
				Interrupting a washing programme	18
	Product description	4
				Cancelling a washing programme	18
	Control panel	5		Setting and starting a washing programme
				with delay start	19
	Digital display	6
				Cancelling a delay start	19
	Delay start button	6
				End of the washing programme	19
	Programme selection buttons	6
				Removing the load	19
	Function buttons	6
				Care and cleaning	19
	Setting mode	6
	Audible signals	6		Cleaning the filters	20
	Use of the appliance	7		External cleaning	21
				Frost precautions	21
	Setting the water softener	7
				What to do if…	21
	Manual adjustment	8
				Technical data	23
	Electronic adjustment	8
	Use of dishwasher salt	9		Installation instructions	23
	Use of rinse aid	9		Installation	23
	Adjusting the rinse aid dosage	10		Attaching the appliance to the adjacent
	Loading cutlery and dishes	11		units	23
				Adjusting the level of the appliance	24
	Helpful hints and tips	11
				Water connection	24
	Lower basket	12
	Cutlery basket	12		Water inlet hose	24
	Upper basket	13		Water drain hose	25
	Adjustment of the height of the upper			Electrical connection	26
	basket	14
				Environment concerns	26
	Use of detergent	14

Subject to change without notice

Safety information	3

Operating instructions

Safety information

For your safety and correct operation of the appliance, read this manual carefully before installation and use. Always keep these instructions with the appliance even if you move or sell it. Users must fully know the operation and safety features of the appliance.

Correct use

•The appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use.

•Only use the appliance to clean household utensils that are applicable for dishwashers.

•Do not put solvents in the appliance. Risk of explosion.

•Put the knives and all items with sharp points in the cutlery basket with their points down. If not, put in a horizontal position in the upper basket.

•Use only branded products for dishwashers (detergent, salt, rinse aid).

•If you open the door while the appliance is in operation, hot steam can escape. Risk of skin burns.

•Do not remove dishes from the dishwasher before the end of the washing programme.

•When the washing programme is completed, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket and close the water tap.

•Only an authorised service engineer can repair this appliance. Use only original spare parts.

•Do not do repairs yourself to prevent injury and damage to the appliance. Always contact your local Service Force Centre.

General safety

•Persons (including children) with reduced physical sensory, mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge must not use the appliance. They must have supervision or instruction for the operation of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

•Obey the safety instructions from the manufacturer of the dishwasher detergent to prevent burns to eyes, mouth and throat.

•Do not drink the water from the dishwasher. Detergent residues can stay in your appliance.

•Always close the door when you do not use the appliance to prevent injury and not to stumble over the open door.

•Do not sit or stand on the open door.

Child safety

•Only adults can use this appliance. Children must get supervision to make sure that they do not play with the appliance.

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

•Keep all detergents in a safe area. Do not let children touch the detergents.

•Keep children away from the appliance when the door is open.

4 Product description

Installation

•Make sure that the appliance is not damaged because of transport. Do not connect a damaged appliance. If necessary, contact the supplier.

•Remove all packaging before first use.

•A qualified and competent person must do the electrical installation.

•A qualified and competent person must do the plumbing installation.

•Do not change the specifications or modify this product. Risk of injury and damage to the appliance.

•Do not use the appliance:

–if the mains cable or water hoses are damaged,

–if the control panel, worktop or plinth area are damaged, that you can get access to

the inner side of the appliance. Contact your local Service Force Centre.

•Do not drill into the sides of the appliance to prevent damage to hydraulic and electrical components.

WARNING!

Carefully obey the instructions for electrical and water connections.

Product description

1Upper basket

2Water hardness dial

3Salt container

4Detergent dispenser

5Rinse aid dispenser

Control panel	5

6Rating plate

7Filters

8Lower spray arm

9Upper spray arm

Control panel

1Digital display

2Delay start button

3Programme selection buttons

4Indicator lights

5On/off button

6Function buttons

		Indicator lights
MULTITAB		Comes on when you activate the multitab function. Refer
		to the chapter 'Multitab function'.
Salt 1)		Comes on when it is necessary to fill the salt container.
		Refer to the chapter 'Use of dishwasher salt'.
		After you fill the container, the salt indicator light can
		continue to stay on for some hours. This does not have
		an unwanted effect on the operation of the appliance.
End-of-programme		Comes on when the washing programme is completed.
		Auxiliary functions:

•Level of the water softener.

•Activation/deactivation of the audible signals.

•Activation/deactivation of the rinse aid dispenser.

•An alarm if the appliance has a malfunction.

1)When the salt container is empty, the related indicator light does not come on while a washing programme operates.

6 Control panel

Digital display

The display shows:

•Number of hours for the delay start.

•If the appliance is in setting mode.

•If a washing programme is set.

Delay start button

Use the delay start button to delay the start of the washing programme with an interval between 1 and 9 hours. Refer to the chapter 'Setting and starting a washing programme'.

Programme selection buttons

With these buttons you can select the washing programme. Press a programme button, the related indicator light comes on. Refer to 'Washing programmes' chapter for more data about the washing programmes.

Function buttons

Use the function buttons for these operations:

•To set the water softener. Refer to the chapter 'Setting the water softener'.

•To deactivate/activate the audible signals. Refer to the section 'Audible signals'.

•To activate/deactivate the multitab function. Refer to the chapter 'Multitab function'.

•To deactivate/activate the rinse aid dispenser when multitab function is active. Refer to the chapter 'Multitab function'.

•To cancel the washing programme in progress or a delay start in progress. Refer to the chapter 'Setting and starting a washing programme'.

Setting mode

The appliance must be in setting mode for these operations:

•To set a washing programme.

•To set the water softener level.

•To deactivate/activate the audible signals.

•To deactivate/activate the rinse aid dispenser.

Press the on/off button. The appliance is in setting mode when:

–All the programme indicator lights come on and the digital display shows three horizontal bars.

Press the on/off button. The appliance is not in setting mode when:

–Only one programme indicator light comes on and the digital display shows one horizontal bar.

–A washing programme is set. It is necessary to cancel the programme to go back to the setting mode. Refer to the chapter 'Setting and starting a washing programme'.

Audible signals

You can hear an audible signal:

•At the end of the washing programme.

•During the setting of the level of the water softener.

•When the appliance has a malfunction.

The activation of the audible signals is set at the factory.

Do these steps to deactivate the audible signals:

Use of the appliance	7

1.Switch on the appliance.

2.Make sure that the appliance is in setting mode.

3.Press and hold function buttons B and C until the indicator lights of function buttons A, B and C start to flash.

4.Press the function button C.

–Indicator lights for function buttons A and B go off.

–Indicator light for function button C starts to flash.

–The end-of-programme indicator light comes on.

The audible signals are activated.

5.Press the function button C again.

–The end-of-programme indicator light goes off. The audible signals are deactivated.

6.Switch off the appliance to save the operation. Do these steps to activate the audible signals:

1. Do the above procedure until the end-of-programme indicator light comes on.

Use of the appliance

Refer to the following instructions for each step of procedure:

1.Make a check if the water softener level is correct for the water hardness in your area. If necessary set the water softener.

2.Fill the salt container with dishwasher salt.

3.Fill the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid.

4.Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher.

5.Set the correct washing programme for the type of load and soil.

6.Fill the detergent dispenser with the correct quantity of detergent.

7.Start the washing programme.

If you use combi detergent tablets ('3 in 1', '4 in 1', '5 in 1', etc.), refer to the chapter 'Multitab function'.

Setting the water softener

The water softener removes minerals and salts from the water supply. Minerals and salts can have bad effect on the operation of the appliance.

Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales:

•German degrees (dH°).

•French degrees (°TH).

•mmol/l (millimol per litre - international unit for the hardness of water).

•Clarke.

Adjust the water softener to the water hardness in your area. If necessary, contact your local water authority.

8	Setting the water softener
		Water hardness				Water hardness setting
	°dH	°TH	mmol/l	Clarke		manually		electronically
	51 - 70	91 - 125	9,1 - 12,5	64 - 88		2		10
	43 - 50	76 - 90	7,6 - 9,0	53 - 63		2		9
	37 - 42	65 - 75	6,5 - 7,5	46 - 52		2		8
	29 - 36	51 - 64	5,1 - 6,4	36 - 45		2		7
	23 - 28	40 - 50	4,0 - 5,0	28 - 35		2		6
	19 - 22	33 - 39	3,3 - 3,9	23 - 27		2		5
	15 - 18	26 - 32	2,6 - 3,2	18 - 22		1		4
	11 - 14	19 - 25	1,9 - 2,5	13 - 17		1		3
	4 - 10	7 - 18	0,7 - 1,8	5 - 12		1		2
	< 4	< 7	< 0,7	< 5		11)		11)

1) No use of salt required.

You must set the water softener manually and electronically.

Manual adjustment

The appliance is set at the factory at position 2.

1. Open the door.

2. Remove the lower basket.

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

4. Install the lower basket.

5. Close the door.

Electronic adjustment

The water softener is set at the factory at level 5.

1.Switch on the appliance.

2.Make sure that the appliance is in setting mode.

3.Press and hold function buttons B and C until the indicator lights for function buttons A, B and C start to flash.

4.Release function buttons B and C.

5.Press function button A.

–The indicator light for function button A continues to flash.

–The indicator lights for function buttons B and C go off.

–The end-of-programme indicator light starts to flash.

–You can hear an audible signal.

The setting function of the water softener is activated.

Use of dishwasher salt	9

The end-of-programme indicator light flashes and an audible signal operates to show the level of the water softener. The pause is approximately 3 seconds.

Example: 5 flashes / 5 intermittent audible signals - pause - 5 flashes / 5 intermittent audible signals - pause - etc. = level 5

6.Press the function button A one time to increase the water softener level by one step.

7.Press the on/off button to save the operation.

Use of dishwasher salt

CAUTION!

Only use dishwashers salt. Types of salt that are not applicable for dishwashers cause damage to the water softener.

CAUTION!

Grains of salt and salty water on the bottom of the appliance can cause corrosion. Fill the appliance with salt before you start a washing programme to prevent corrosion.

Do these steps to fill the salt container:

1.Turn the cap anticlockwise to open the salt container.

2.Fill the salt container with 1 litre of water (only the first operation).

3. Use the funnel to fill the salt container with salt.

4. Remove the salt around the opening of the salt container.

5. Turn the cap clockwise to close the salt container.

It is normal that water overflows from the salt container when you fill it with salt.

Use of rinse aid

CAUTION!

Only use branded rinse aid for dishwashers.

Do not fill the rinse aid dispenser with other products (e.g. dishwasher cleaning agent, liquid detergent). This can cause damage to the appliance.

Rinse aid makes it possible to dry the dishes without streaks and stains.

Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinsing phase.

Do these steps to fill the rinse aid dispenser:

10Use of rinse aid

1.Press the release button (A) to open the rinse aid dispenser.

2.Fill the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid. The mark 'max.' shows the maximum level.

3.Remove the spilled rinse aid with an absorbent cloth to prevent too much foam during the subsequent washing programme.

4.Close the rinse aid dispenser.

Fill the rinse aid dispenser when the rinse aid indicator (B) becomes clear.

Adjusting the rinse aid dosage

The rinse aid is set at the factory at position 4.

Loading cutlery and dishes	11

You can set the rinse aid dosage between position 1 (lowest dosage) and position 6 (highest dosage).

Turn the rinse aid dial to increase or decrease the dosage.

– Increase the dosage if there are water droplets or limescale on the dishes.

–Decrease the dosage if there are streaks, whitish stains or bluish layers on the dishes.

Loading cutlery and dishes

Helpful hints and tips

CAUTION!

Only use the appliance for household utensils that are applicable for dishwashers.

Do not use the appliance to clean objects that can absorb water (sponges, household cloths, etc.).

•Before you load cutlery and dishes, do these steps:

–Remove all food remainings and debris.

–Make burnt, remaining food in pans soft.

•While you load cutlery and dishes, do these steps:

–Load hollow items (e.g. cups, glasses and pans) with the opening down.

–Make sure that water does not collect in the container or in a deep base.

–Make sure that cutlery and dishes do not lie inside one another.

–Make sure that cutlery and dishes do not cover other cutlery and dishes.

–Make sure that glasses do not touch other glasses.

–Put small objects in the cutlery basket.

•Plastic items and pans with non-stick coatings can keep water droplets. Plastic items do not dry as well as porcelain and steel items.

•Put light items in the upper basket. Make sure that the items do not move.

CAUTION!

Make sure that the spray arms can move freely before you start a washing programme.

WARNING!

Always close the door after you load or unload the appliance. An open door can be dangerous.

12 Loading cutlery and dishes

Lower basket

Put large and heavily soiled dishes and pans in the lower basket.

The rows of prongs in the lower basket can be flat to load large dishes, pots, pans and bowls.

Cutlery basket

WARNING!

Do not put long-bladed knives in a vertical position. Arrange long and sharp cutlery horizontally in the upper basket. Be careful with sharp items.

Loading cutlery and dishes	13

Use the cutlery grids.

• Put the grids on the cutlery basket.

• For larger items use only one of the cutlery grids.

•Put forks and spoons with the handles down.

•Put knives with the handles up.

•Mix spoons with other cutlery to prevent them to bond together.

Upper basket

The upper basket is for saucers, salad bowls, cups, glasses, pots and lids. Arrange the items to let water touch all surfaces.

14Use of detergent

•For longer items fold the cup racks up.

•Put glasses with long stems in the cup racks

with the stems up.

Adjustment of the height of the upper basket

You can put the upper basket in two positions to increase load flexibility.

Maximum height of the dishes in:

	the upper basket		the lower basket
Upper position	22 cm		30 cm
Lower position	24 cm		29 cm

Do these steps to move to the upper basket to the lower/upper position:

1.Pull out the upper basket until it stops.

2.Hold the upper basket by the handle, lift it

as far as possible and lower it vertically.

The upper basket latches into the lower or the upper position.

Use of detergent

Only use detergents (powder, liquid or tablet) that are applicable for dishwashers. Follow the data on the packaging:

•Dosage recommended by the manufacturer.

•Storage recommendations.

Do not use more than the correct quantity of detergent to save an environment.

Do these steps to fill the detergent dispenser:

Use of detergent 15

1.Open the lid of the detergent dispenser.

2.Fill the detergent dispenser (A) with detergent. The marking shows the dosage: 20 = approximately 20 g of detergent 30 = approximately 30 g of detergent.

3.If you use a washing programme with prewash phase, put more detergent in the prewash detergent compartment (B).

A

B

4.If you use detergent tablets, put the detergent tablet in the detergent dispenser

(A).

5.Close the lid of the detergent dispenser. Press the lid until it locks into position.

Different brands of detergent dissolve in different times. Some detergent tablets do not have the best cleaning results during short washing programmes. Use long washing programmes when you use detergent tablets to fully remove the detergent.

16 Multitab function

Multitab function

The multitab function is for combi detergent tablets.

These tablets contain agents such as detergent, rinse aid and dishwasher salt. Some types of tablets can contain other agents.

Do a check if these tablets are applicable for the local water hardness. Refer to the instructions from the manufacturer.

When you set the multitab function, it stays on until you deactivate it.

The multitab function stops automatically the flow of rinse aid and salt. The salt indicator light is deactivated.

The programme duration can increase if you use the multitab function.

Activate or deactivate the multitab function before the start of a washing programme. You cannot activate or deactivate the multitab function when the programme operates. Cancel the washing programme, then set the programme again.

To activate the multitab function:

•Press and hold the two multitab buttons (function buttons D and E). The multitab indicator light comes on.

To deactivate the multitab function:

•Press and hold the two multitab buttons (function buttons D and E). The multitab indicator light goes off.

Do these steps if the drying results are not satisfactory:

1.Fill the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid.

2.Activate the rinse aid dispenser.

3.Set the rinse aid dosage to position 2.

•You can only activate or deactivate the rinse aid dispenser when the multitab function is activated.

To activate the rinse aid dispenser

1.Switch on the appliance.

2.Make sure that the appliance is in setting mode.

3.Press and hold function buttons B and C.

–The indicator lights for function buttons A, B, and C start to flash.

4.Press function button B.

–The indicator lights for function buttons A and C go off.

–The indicator light for function button B continues to flash.

5.Press function button B again.

–The end-of-programme indicator light comes on.

6.Switch off the appliance to save the operation.

To deactivate the rinse aid dispenser do the above steps until the end-of-programme indicator light goes off.

Washing programmes 17

To use normal detergent again:

1.Deactivate the multitab function.

2.Fill the salt container and rinse aid dispenser.

3.Adjust the water hardness setting to the highest level.

4.Do a washing programme without dishes.

5.Adjust the water softener to the water hardness in your area.

6.Adjust the rinse aid dosage.

Washing programmes

Washing programmes

Programme		Degree of soil		Type of load		Programme description
INTENSIV CARE 70°		Heavy soil		Crockery, cutlery,		Prewash
				pots and pans		Main wash up to 70°C
						1 intermediate rinse
						Final rinse
						Drying
AUTO1)		Any		Crockery, cutlery,		Prewash
				pots and pans		Main wash up to 45°C or 70°C
						1 or 2 intermediate rinses
						Final rinse
						Drying
30 MIN 2)		Normal or light		Crockery and cutlery		Main wash up to 60°C
		soil				Final rinse
ECO 50°3)		Normal soil		Crockery and cutlery		Prewash
						Main wash up to 50°C
						1 intermediate rinse
						Final rinse
						Drying
		Any		Partial load (to be		1 cold rinse (to prevent food
				completed later in the		scraps to bond).
				day).		Detergent is not necessary with
						this programme.

1)During the Auto programme, the soil level of the dishes is given by how cloudy the water is. The programme duration and consumptions can change. This depends if the appliance is fully or not and on the level of soil on the dishes. The appliance adjusts automatically the temperature of the water during the main wash.

2)This is the perfect daily programme to clean a not fully load. Ideal for a family of 4 persons who only want to load breakfast and dinner crockery and cutlery.

3)Test programme for test institutes. Please refer to separate leaflet supplied, for test data.

Consumption values

Programme		Duration (in minutes)	Energy (in kWh)		Water (in litres)
INTENSIV CARE 70°		140 - 150	1,5 - 1,7		16 - 18
AUTO		90 - 130	1,1 - 1,7		12 - 23
30 MIN		30	0,9		9
ECO 50°		150 - 160	1,0 - 1,1		12 - 13