AEG FFB53940ZM User Manual
FFB53940ZM
USER
MANUAL
EN User Manual 2
Dishwasher
FR Notice d'utilisation 24
Lave-vaisselle
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................................................2
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................4
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................6
4. CONTROL PANEL....................................................................................................... 7
5. PROGRAMMES............................................................................................................8
6. SETTINGS.....................................................................................................................9
7. OPTIONS....................................................................................................................12
8. BEFORE FIRST USE................................................................................................... 12
9. DAILY USE..................................................................................................................14
10. HINTS AND TIPS..................................................................................................... 15
11. CARE AND CLEANING.......................................................................................... 16
12. TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................19
13. TECHNICAL INFORMATION................................................................................. 23
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
1.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance,
carefully read the supplied instructions. The
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manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or
damage that are the result of incorrect installation or
usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and
accessible location for future reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons
with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be
kept away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.
• Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept
away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Keep detergents away from children.
• Keep children and pets away from the appliance when
the door is open.
• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
1.2 General Safety
• This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:
– farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices
and other working environments;
– by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and
other residential type environments.
• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• The operating water pressure (minimum and
maximum) must be between 0.5 (0.05) / 8 (0.8) bar
(MPa)
• Follow the maximum number of 14 place settings.
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• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Put the cutlery in the cutlery basket with the sharp
ends pointing down or put them in the cutlery drawer
in a horizontal position with the sharp edges down.
• Do not leave the appliance with the open door
unattended to avoid stepping accidentally onto it.
• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
• Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam
to clean the appliance.
• If the appliance has ventilation openings in the base,
they must not be covered e.g. by a carpet.
• The appliance is to be connected to the water mains
using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must
not be reused.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
WARNING!
Only a qualified person must
install this appliance.
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Follow the installation instructions
supplied with the appliance.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Do not install or use the appliance
where the temperature is less than 0
°C.
• Install the appliance in a safe and
suitable place that meets installation
requirements.
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric
shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to
the mains plug and to the mains
cable. Should the mains cable need
to be replaced, this must be carried
out by our Authorised Service Centre.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the
installation. Make sure that there is
access to the mains plug after the
installation.
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• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
• This appliance complies with the
E.E.C. Directives.
• This appliance is fitted with a 13 A
mains plug. If it is necessary to
change the mains plug fuse, use only
a 13 A ASTA (BS 1362) fuse (UK and
Ireland only).
2.3 Water connection
• Do not cause damage to the water
hoses.
• Before connection to new pipes,
pipes not used for a long time, where
repair work has been carried out or
new devices fitted (water meters,
etc.), let the water flow until it is clean
and clear.
• Ensure that there are no visible water
leaks during and after the first use of
the appliance.
• The water inlet hose has a safety valve
and a sheath with an inner mains
cable.
disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre to replace the water
inlet hose.
2.4 Use
• Do not put flammable products or
items that are wet with flammable
products in, near or on the appliance.
• Dishwasher detergents are
dangerous. Follow the safety
instructions on the detergent
packaging.
• Do not drink and play with the water
in the appliance.
• Do not remove the dishes from the
appliance until the programme is
complete. Some detergent may
remain on the dishes.
• Do not sit or stand on the open door
of the appliance.
• The appliance can release hot steam
if you open the door while a
programme operates.
2.5 Service
• To repair the appliance contact the
Authorised Service Centre.
• Use original spare parts only.
WARNING!
Dangerous voltage.
• If the water inlet hose is damaged,
immediately close the water tap and
2.6 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply.
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent
children and pets to get closed in the
appliance.
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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Worktop
1
Ceiling spray arm
2
Upper spray arm
3
Lower spray arm
4
Filters
5
Rating plate
6
Salt container
7
Air vent
8
Rinse aid dispenser
9
Detergent dispenser
10
Lower basket
11
Upper basket
12
Cutlery drawer
13
4. CONTROL PANEL
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On/off button
1
Program button
2
Programme indicators
3
Display
4
Delay button
5
4.1 Indicators
Indicator Description
Salt indicator. It is on when the salt container needs refilling. It is always off
while the programme operates.
Rinse aid indicator. It is on when the rinse aid dispenser needs refilling. It
is always off while the programme operates.
Washing phase indicator. It is on when the washing phase operates.
Rinsing phase indicator. It is on when the rinsing phase operates.
Drying phase indicator. It is on when the drying phase operates.
End indicator. It is on when the programme is completed.
Door indicator. It is on when the appliance door is open or not correctly
closed.
Delay indicator.
Option button
6
Indicators
7
Start button
8
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Indicator Description
TimeSaver indicator.
XtraDry indicator.
5. PROGRAMMES
The order of the programmes in the
table may not reflect their sequence on
the control panel.
Programme Degree of soil
Programme phases Options
Type of load
1)
• Normal soil
• Crockery and cutlery
• Prewash
• Wash 50 °C
• Rinses
• XtraDry
• Dry
2)
• All
• Crockery, cutlery,
pots and pans
• Prewash
• Wash from 45 °C
to 70 °C
• XtraDry
• Rinses
• Dry
3)
• Heavy soil
• Crockery, cutlery,
pots and pans
• Prewash
• Wash 70 °C
• Rinses
• TimeSaver
• XtraDry
• Dry
• Light soil
4)
• Crockery and cut-
• Wash 60 °C
• Rinses
• XtraDry
lery
5)
• Normal or light
soil
• Delicate crockery
and glassware
1)
This programme offers the most efficient use of water and energy consumption for crockery and cut-
lery with normal soil. This is the standard programme for test institutes.
2)
The appliance senses the degree of soil and the quantity of items in the baskets . It automatically ad-
justs the temperature and quantity of water, energy consumption and programme duration.
3)
This programme is designed to wash heavily soiled items with high water pressure and at a high tem-
perature.
4)
This programme is suitable for washing a load or a half load with fresh or light soil in a short time.
5)
This programme controls the temperature of the water to provide special care for delicate items,
glassware in particular.
• Prewash
• Wash 45 °C
• Rinses
• Dry
• XtraDry
5.1 Consumption values
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Programme
1)
The pressure and the temperature of the water, the variations of the mains supply, the options and the
quantity of dishes can change the values.
5.2 Information for test institutes
To receive the necessary information for
conducting performance tests (e.g.
according to EN60436), send an email to:
info.test@dishwasher-production.com
6. SETTINGS
6.1 Programme selection
mode and user mode
When the appliance is in programme
selection mode it is possible to set a
programme and to enter the user mode.
Settings available in the user mode:
• The level of water softener according
to the water hardness.
• Activation or deactivation of the rinse
aid empty notification.
• Activation or deactivation of AirDry.
As the appliance stores the saved
settings, there is no need to configure
it before every cycle.
How to set the programme selection mode
The appliance is in programme selection
mode when the programme indicator
is on and the display shows the
programme duration.
1)
Water
(l)
10.5 0.832 235
8 - 15 0.7 - 1.7 46-170
12.5 - 14.5 1.4 - 1.7 170 - 190
10 0.9 30
10 - 14 0.8 - 1.0 82 - 92
Energy
(kWh)
In your request please include the
product number code (PNC) found on
the rating plate.
For any other questions regarding your
dishwasher please refer to the service
book provided with your appliance.
After activation, the appliance is in
programme selection mode by default. If
not, set the programme selection mode
the following way:
Press and hold simultaneously Delay and
Option until the appliance is in
programme selection mode.
Duration
(min)
How to enter user mode
Make sure the appliance is in
programme selection mode.
To enter user mode, press and hold
simultaneously Delay and Option until
the indicators , and
flash and the display is blank.
6.2 The water softener
The water softener removes minerals
from the water supply, which would have
a negative effect on the washing results
and on the appliance.
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The higher the content of these minerals,
the harder your water is. Water hardness
is measured in equivalent scales.
The water 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. It is important to set the
Softening hard water
increases the consumption
of water and energy as well
as the programme duration.
The higher the level of water
softener, the higher the
consumption and the longer
the duration.
right level of the water softener to assure
good washing results.
Water hardness
German de-
grees (°dH)
47 - 50 84 - 90 8.4 - 9.0 58 - 63 10
43 - 46 76 - 83 7.6 - 8.3 53 - 57 9
37 - 42 65 - 75 6.5 - 7.5 46 - 52 8
29 - 36 51 - 64 5.1 - 6.4 36 - 45 7
23 - 28 40 - 50 4.0 - 5.0 28 - 35 6
19 - 22 33 - 39 3.3 - 3.9 23 - 27
15 - 18 26 - 32 2.6 - 3.2 18 - 22 4
11 - 14 19 - 25 1.9 - 2.5 13 - 17 3
4 - 10 7 - 18 0.7 - 1.8 5 - 12 2
<4 <7 <0.7 < 5
1)
Factory setting.
2)
Do not use salt at this level.
French degrees
(°fH)
mmol / l Clarke de-
grees
Water softener lev-
el
1)
5
2)
1
Regardless of the type of detergent
used, set the proper water hardness
level to keep the salt refill indicator
active.
Multi-tabs containing salt
are not effective enough to
soften hard water.
How to set the water softener level
Make sure the appliance is in user mode.
1. Press Program.
• The indicators and
are off.
• The indicator still flashes.
• The display shows the current
setting: e.g.
= level 5.
2. Press Program repeatedly to change
the setting.
3. Press the on/off button to confirm
the setting.
6.3 The rinse aid empty
notification
The rinse aid helps to dry the dishes
without streaks and stains. It is
automatically released during the hot
rinse phase.
When the rinse aid chamber is empty,
the rinse aid indicator is turned on
notifying to refill rinse aid. If the drying
results are satisfactory while using multi-
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tablets only, it is possible to deactivate
the notification for refilling rinse aid.
However, for best drying performance,
always use rinse aid.
If standard detergent or multi-tablets
without rinse aid are used, activate the
notification to keep the rinse aid refill
indicator active.
How to deactivate the rinse aid empty notification
Make sure the appliance is in user mode.
1. Press Start.
• The indicators and are
off.
• The indicator
flashes.
• The display shows the current
setting.
= rinse aid empty
–
notification activated.
– = rinse aid empty
2. Press Start to change the setting.
3. Press on/off to confirm the setting.
notification deactivated.
still
6.4 AirDry
AirDry improves the drying results with
less energy consumption.
During the drying phase, the
door opens automatically
and remains ajar.
CAUTION!
Do not try to close the
appliance door within 2
minutes after automatic
opening. This can cause
damage to the appliance.
AirDry is automatically activated with all
programmes excluding
applicable).
To improve the drying performance refer
to the XtraDry option or activate AirDry.
CAUTION!
If children have access to the
appliance, it is advised to
deactivate AirDry as opening
the door may pose a danger.
(if
How to deactivate AirDry
Make sure the appliance is in user mode.
1. Press Delay.
• The indicators and
are off.
• The indicator
• The display shows the current
setting: = AirDry activated.
2. Press Delay to change the setting:
= AirDry deactivated.
3. Press on/off to confirm the setting.
still flashes.
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7. OPTIONS
Desired options must be
activated every time before
you start a programme.
It is not possible to activate
or deactivate options while a
programme is running.
The Option button toggles
between the available
options and their possible
combinations.
Not all options are
compatible with each other.
If you select non compatible
options, the appliance
automatically deactivates
one or more of them. Only
the indicators of the still
active options are on.
If an option is not applicable
to a programme, the related
indicator is off or it flashes
quickly for a few seconds
and then goes out.
Activating options can affect
the water and energy
consumption as well as the
programme duration.
In the other programmes the setting of
XtraDry is permanent and it is
automatically used in next cycles. This
configuration can be changed at any
time.
Every time is
activated, XtraDry is off and
needs to be chosen
manually.
Activating XtraDry deactivates TimeSaver
and vice versa.
How to activate XtraDry
Press Option until the indicator
The display shows the updated
programme duration.
is on.
7.2 TimeSaver
This option increases the pressure and
the temperature of the water. The
washing and the drying phases are
shorter.
The total programme duration decreases
by approximately 50%.
The washing results are the same as with
the normal programme duration. The
drying results can decrease.
7.1 XtraDry
Activate this option to boost the drying
performance. With XtraDry on, the
duration of some programmes, water
consumption and the last rinse
temperature can be affected.
XtraDry is a permanent option for all
programmes other than
need not to be selected at every cycle.
8. BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Make sure that the current level of
the water softener agrees with the
hardness of the water supply. If
not, adjust the level of the water
softener.
2. Fill the salt container.
How to activate TimeSaver
Press Option until the indicator is on.
The display shows the updated
programme duration.
and
3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser.
4. Open the water tap.
5. Start a programme to remove any
processing residuals that can still be
inside the appliance. Do not use
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detergent and do not put dishes in
the baskets.
After starting the programme, the
appliance recharges the resin in the
water softener for up to 5 minutes. The
washing phase starts only after this
procedure is complete. The procedure is
repeated periodically.
8.1 The salt container
CAUTION!
Use rough salt designed for
dishwashers only. Fine salt
increases the risk of
corrosion.
The salt is used to recharge the resin in
the water softener and to assure good
washing results in daily use.
How to fill the salt container
1. Turn the cap of the salt container
counterclockwise and remove it.
2. Put 1 litre of water in the salt
container (only for the first time).
3. Fill the salt container with 1 kg of salt
(until it is full).
6. Turn the cap of the salt container
clockwise to close the salt container.
CAUTION!
Water and salt can come out
of the salt container when
you fill it. After you fill the
salt container, immediately
start a programme to
prevent corrosion.
8.2 How to fill the rinse aid
dispenser
CAUTION!
Only use rinse aid
specifically designed for
dishwashers.
4. Carefully shake the funnel by its
handle to get the last granules
inside.
5. Remove the salt around the opening
of the salt container.
1. Press the release button (D) to open
the lid (C).
2. Fill the dispenser (A) until the rinse
aid reaches the marking ''MAX''.
3. Remove the spilled rinse aid with an
absorbent cloth to prevent too much
foam.
4. Close the lid. Make sure that the
release button locks into position.
You can turn the selector of
the released quantity (B)
between position 1 (lowest
quantity) and position 4 or 6
(highest quantity).
20
30
A
B
C
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9. DAILY USE
1. Open the water tap.
2. Press the on/off button to activate
the appliance.
Make sure that the appliance is in
programme selection mode.
• If the salt indicator is on, fill the
salt container.
• If the rinse aid indicator is on, fill
the rinse aid dispenser.
3. Load the baskets.
4. Add the detergent.
5. Set and start a programme suitable
for the type of load and the degree
of soil.
9.1 Using the detergent
automatically the appliance when it is not
operating.
The function comes into operation:
• 5 minutes after the completion of the
programme.
• After 5 minutes if the programme has
not started.
Starting a programme
1. Press the on/off button to activate
the appliance. Make sure that the
appliance is in programme selection
mode and the door is closed.
2. Press Program again and again until
the indicator of the desired
programme is on.
The display shows the programme
duration.
3. Set the applicable options.
4. Press Start to start the programme.
• The indicator of the running
phase is on.
• The programme duration starts to
decrease with steps of 1 minute.
Starting a programme with delay start
CAUTION!
Only use detergent
specifically designed for
dishwashers.
1. Press the release button (B) to open
the lid (C).
2. Put the detergent, in powder or
tablets, in the compartment (A).
3. If the programme has a prewash
phase, put a small quantity of
detergent on the inner part of the
appliance door.
4. Close the lid. Make sure that the
release button locks into position.
9.2 Setting and starting a
programme
The Auto Off function
This function decreases energy
consumption by deactivating
1. Set a programme.
2. Press Delay repeatedly until the
display shows the desired delay time
(from 1 to 24 hours).
3. Press Start to begin the countdown.
• The indicator
• The remaining time counts down
in hours. The final hour is
displayed in minutes.
When the countdown is completed, the
programme starts and the indicator of
the running phase is on. The indicator
is off.
is on.
Opening the door while the appliance operates
Opening the door while a programme is
running stops the appliance. It may affect
the energy consumption and the
programme duration. After closing the
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door, the appliance continues from the
point of interruption.
If the door is opened for
more than 30 seconds
during the drying phase, the
running programme ends. It
does not happen if the door
is opened by AirDry
function.
Do not try to close the
appliance door within 2
minutes after AirDry
automatically opens it, as
this may cause damage to
the appliance.
If, afterwards, the door is
closed for another 3
minutes, the running
programme ends.
Cancelling the delay start while the countdown operates
When you cancel the delay start you
have to set the programme and options
again.
10. HINTS AND TIPS
Press simultaneously Delay and Option
until the appliance is in programme
selection mode.
Cancelling the programme
Press and hold simultaneously Delay and
Option until the appliance is in
programme selection mode.
Make sure that there is detergent in the
detergent dispenser before you start a
new programme.
End of the programme
All buttons are inactive except for the
on/off button.
1. Press the on/off button or wait for
the Auto Off function to
automatically deactivate the
appliance.
If you open the door before the
activation of Auto Off, the appliance
is automatically deactivated.
2. Close the water tap.
10.1 General
Follow the hints below to ensure optimal
cleaning and drying results in daily use
and to help you protect the environment.
• Remove larger residues of food from
the dishes into the waste bin.
• Do not pre-rinse dishes by hand.
When needed, select a programme
with a prewash phase.
• Always use the whole space of the
baskets.
• Make sure that items in the baskets
do not touch or cover each other.
Only then can the water completely
reach and wash the dishes.
• You can use dishwasher detergent,
rinse aid and salt separately or you
can use the multi-tablets (e.g. ''All in
1''). Follow the instructions on the
packaging.
• Select a programme according to the
type of load and the degree of soil.
offers the most efficient use of
water and energy consumption.
10.2 Using salt, rinse aid and detergent
• Only use salt, rinse aid and detergent
for dishwasher. Other products can
cause damage to the appliance.
• In areas with hard and very hard water
we recommend to use plain
dishwasher detergent (powder, gel,
tablets containing no additional
agents), rinse aid and salt separately
for optimal cleaning and drying
results.
• At least once a month run the
appliance with the use of appliance
cleaner which is particularly suitable
for this purpose.
• Detergent tablets do not fully dissolve
with short programmes. To prevent
detergent residues on the tableware,
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