AEG FFB53940ZM User Manual

FFB53940ZM

USER MANUAL

EN	User Manual	2
FR	Dishwasher
	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.

•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.

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disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Contact the Authorised Service Centre to replace the water inlet hose.

2.4Use

•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.

2.5Service

•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

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Worktop

Ceiling spray arm Upper spray arm Lower spray arm Filters

Rating plate Salt container

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Air vent

Rinse aid dispenser

Detergent dispenser

Lower basket

Upper basket

Cutlery drawer

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4. CONTROL PANEL

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	On/off button		Option button
	Program button		Indicators
	Programme indicators		Start button
	Display
	Delay button

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.

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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	•	Prewash	•	XtraDry
		•	Crockery and cut-	•	Wash 50 °C
			lery	•	Rinses
				•	Dry
2)		•	All	•	Prewash	•	XtraDry
		•	Crockery, cutlery,	•	Wash from 45 °C
			pots and pans		to 70 °C
				•	Rinses
				•	Dry
3)		•	Heavy soil	•	Prewash	•	TimeSaver
		•	Crockery, cutlery,	•	Wash 70 °C	•	XtraDry
			pots and pans	•	Rinses
				•	Dry
	4)	•	Light soil	•	Wash 60 °C	•	XtraDry
		•	Crockery and cut-	•	Rinses
			lery
5)		•	Normal or light	•	Prewash	•	XtraDry
			soil	•	Wash 45 °C
		•	Delicate crockery	•	Rinses
			and glassware	•	Dry

1)This programme offers the most efficient use of water and energy consumption for crockery and cutlery 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 adjusts 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 temperature.

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.

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5.1 Consumption values
Programme 1)		Water	Energy	Duration
		(l)	(kWh)	(min)
		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

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:

[e-mail]

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.

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.

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 right level of the water softener to assure good washing results.

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.

Water hardness

German de-	French degrees	mmol / l	Clarke de-	Water softener lev-
grees (°dH)	(°fH)		grees	el
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	5 1)
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 2)

1)Factory setting.

2)Do not use salt at this level.

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-

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 still flashes.

•The display shows the current setting.

– = rinse aid empty notification activated.

– = rinse aid empty notification deactivated.

2.Press Start to change the setting.

3.Press on/off to confirm the setting.

6.4 AirDry

AirDry improves the drying results with less energy consumption.

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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 (if 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.

How to deactivate AirDry

Make sure the appliance is in user mode.

1.Press Delay.

•The indicators and

are off.

•The indicator still flashes.

•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.

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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.

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 and 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.

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 is on. The display shows the updated programme duration.

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.

How to activate TimeSaver

Press Option until the indicator is on. The display shows the updated programme duration.

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

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).

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.

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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

A D B

M		A	X
+4	3	21
			-

C

CAUTION!

Only use rinse aid specifically designed for dishwashers.

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).

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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

A	B
	30
	20
	C

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

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

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 is on.

•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.

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

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.

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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. HINTS AND TIPS

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,