AEG-Electrolux ESF6221 User Manual

Dishwasher

User Instructions

ANC 822 961 115 - 00 - 0703

ESF 6221

EN

Dear customer,

Please read these user instructions carefully.
Above all please observe the safety instructions on
the first few pages ofthese user instructions! Please
keep these user instructions for later reference. Pass
them on to any subsequent owner of the appliance.

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In the event of a malfunction, these operating instruc­tions contain information on how to rectify faults your­self, see the "What to do, if..." section.
If these instructions are insufficient, please contact
your nearest customer service centre.
In the case of technical problems, our customer serv­ice organisation is available to provide you with
assistance at any time (you will find addresses and
telephone numbers in the "Customer Service Cen­tres" section).
In this respect please read the "Service" note on the
rear of these user instructions.

The warning triangle and/or specific words
(Warning!, Caution!, Important!) are used
to highlight instructions that are important for
your safety or for the function of the appli­ance. It is imperative that these instructions
are observed.
This symbol or numbered instruction steps
lead you step for step through the operation
of the appliance.

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

Tips and instructions for the economical and
environmentally conscious use of the appli­ance are marked with a clover leaf.

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You r dishwasher is fitted with the new
"PULSE WASH"
With this wash system, the motor speed
and spray pressure are varied during the
wash programme to improve the cleaning
of the dishes. It is for this reason that the
noise level changes during the wash pro­gramme.

wash system.

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Contents

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Dishwasher door safety catch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Economical and Ecological Dishwashing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Appliance Features and Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Prior to using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Adjust the water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Filling with Special Salt for the Water Softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Filling with Rinse Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Adjusting Rinse Aid Dosing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

In Daily Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Loading cutlery and dishes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Loading Cutlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Loading Pans, Frying Pans and Large Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Loading Cups, Glasses and Coffee Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Adjusting the Height of the Upper Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Filling with Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Use of "3 in 1"/ Combi Detergent Tablets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Concentrated Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Selecting the Wash Programme (Programme Table) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Start the wash program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Interrupting or ending the wash program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Pause function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Load Sensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Switching Off the Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Cleaning the Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

What to do, when ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

...Fault warnings are displayed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

...there are problems operating the dishwasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

...the wash results are unsatisfactory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Notes for Test Institutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Installation and Connection Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Installing the Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Dishwashers That Can Be Integrated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Built-In Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Free-Standing Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Connecting the Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Water Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Permitted water pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Connect the inlet hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Water drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Leak Prevention System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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1 Safety Instructions

The safety aspects of ELECTROLUX electrical appli­ances comply with accepted technical standards and
the German Appliance Safety Law. Nevertheless, as
a manufacturer we consider it our obligation to make
you aware of the following safety information:

Installation, Connection and Plac­ing into Operation

• The dishwasher may only be transported upright.

• Check the dishwasher for transport damage. Do

not in any circumstances connect an appliance

that is damaged. In the case of damage, please

contact your supplier.

• Prior to placing the appliance in operation, ensure

that the nominal voltage and type of supply on the

rating plate match that of the supply where the

appliance is to be installed. The fuse rating is also

to be found on the rating plate.

• For information on how to correctly install and

connect up your dishwasher, please read the

“Installation“ section. Multiway plugs / connectors

and extension cables must not be used. This

could constitute a safety hazard.

Child Safety

• Children often do not recognise the hazards asso-

ciated with the use of electrical appliances. It is

therefore important that you ensure children are

adequately supervised and that you do not allow

children to play with the dishwasher – there is a

risk that children can shut themselves inside the

appliance (risk of suffocation!).

• Packaging materials (e.g. films, styrofoam) can be

dangerous for children. Risk of suffocation! Keep

packaging away from children.

• Detergents can cause burns to the eyes, mouth,

and throat, or even cause choking! Please

observe the manufacturer's safety instructions for

cleaners and detergents.

• The water in your dishwasher is not suitable for

drinking. If there are still remnants of detergent in

the appliance, there is a risk of burns!

• When disposing of the dishwasher: unplug from

the mains, cut off and dispose of the mains cable.

Break the door lock so that the door no longer

shuts.

General Safety

• Repairs to the dishwasher are only to be carried

out by qualified service engineers. Improper

repairs can give rise to significant hazards for the

user. If your appliance needs repairing, please

contact customer service or your dealer.

• Never place the dishwasher in operation if the
mains cable, water inlet or drain hose is damaged;
or the control panel, work top or plinth area is
damaged such that the inside of the appliance is
freely accessible.

• If the mains lead is damaged, or is to be replaced
for a longer lead, the cable (obtainable from
ELECTROLUX customer service) must be
changed by a service engineer authorised by
ELECTROLUX.

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

• Additions or modifications to the dishwasher are
not permitted for safety reasons.

• Ensure that the door of the dishwasher is always
closed when it is not being loaded or unloaded. In
this way you will avoid anybody tripping over the
open door and hurting themselves.

• Sharp knives and items of cutlery with sharp
edges must be placed in the cutlery tray or in the
upper rack.

Correct Use

• Only wash household dishes using the dish­washer. If the appliance is used for other pur­poses, or is used incorrectly, the manufacturer
cannot accept any liability for any damage
caused.

• Prior to use, ensure that the manufacturers of the
special salt, detergent, and rinse aid employed
specifically permit the usage of their products in
household dishwashers.

• Do not put any solvents in the dishwasher. There
is a risk of an explosion!

• The anti-flood system provides dependable pro­tection against damage due to leaks. For this sys­tem to function correctly, the following
preconditions must be met:
– The appliance must remain connected to the

mains even when it is switched off.
– The dishwasher must be correctly installed.
– Always shut off the water supply at the tap

when the dishwasher is not to be used for

longer periods, e.g. when you are away on hol-

iday.

• Do not sit or stand on the open door, the appli­ance may tip over.

• In the event of a fault, first close the tap, then
switch off the appliance and unplug it from the
mains. If the appliance is permanently wired to the
mains: switch off the fuse(s) or unscrew them.

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Dishwasher door safety catch

The dishwasher has a door safety catch.
This safety catch prevents children opening the dish­washer door by mistake.

You can set the door safety catch as follows:

1. There is a catch on the left inside the door handle
(1). To ensure that the dishwasher door cannot be

opened unintentionally, push this catch across to
the right (eg. with the handle of a spoon).

2. To open the dishwasher door once the safety
catch has been set you must

– first move the door handle to the left (2) until

you feel slight resistance.

– then push the door handle upwards (3) / for-

wards.

3. To cancel the dishwasher door safety catch, push
the catch completely across to the left with your

finger.

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2 Disposal

Disposing of the Packaging Material

Dispose of the dishwasher packaging material cor­rectly. All the packaging materials used are harmless
to the environment and can be recycled.

• Plastic parts are marked with standard interna­tional abbreviations:
– >PE< for polyethylene, e.g. sheet wrapping

material

– >PS< for polystyrene, e.g. padding mate-

rial (always CFC-free)

– >POM< for polyoxymethylene, e.g. plastic

clips

• Cardboard packaging is manufactured from recy­cled paper and should be deposited in the waste
paper collection for recycling.

Disposal of old appliances

As and when you cease to use your dishwasher,
please take it to a recycling centre or to your dealer
who will, for a small contribution to the costs, dispose
of it for you.

2 Economical and Ecological Dishwash-

ing

• Only connect the dishwasher to the hot water sup­ply if your hot water is not electrically heated.

• Ensure that the water softener is correctly
adjusted.

• Do not pre-rinse dishes under running water.

• When you wash a small load, the load sensor cal­culates the amount of water necessary and short­ens the programme. It is more economical to
always wash with a full load.

• Select the wash programme to suit the nature and
degree of the soiling on the dishes.

• Do not use more detergent, special salt or rinse
aid than is recommended in these operating
instructions and by the manufacturer of the
respective product.

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Appliance Features and Control Panel

Top Spray Nozzle

Rubber Seal for
Connecting the
Water Feed to
the Spray Arm

Spray Arms

Water hardness switch

Container for
Special Salt

Container for
Detergent

Container for
Rinse Aid

Rating Plate

Filters

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Control Panel

Water softener
button

Wash program buttons

Water softener and function button: In addition to
the indicated wash program, the dishwasher water
softener can be set using a combination of these but­tons.

The 3 lights on the

multidisplay

can display :

• the current
stage of the
wash program
selected.

• which fault has occurred in the dishwasher.

Function
button

Multidisplay

Control indicator

: Top light

: Middle light

: Bottom light

Door handle

Control indicator has the following significance:

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The control indicator never lights up while a
wash program is running.

ON / OFF button

Refill with salt

Prior to using for the first time

Prior to using for the first time, remove all the clips
with which the dish racks are secured for transport.
Then perform the following steps:

1. Adjust the water softener

2. Filling with Special Salt for the Water Softener

3. Filling with Rinse Aid

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Special salt and rinse aid must not be added
if you use 3-in-1 detergent tablets.

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Adjust the water softener

To prevent limescale deposits on dishes and in the
dishwasher, the dishes must be washed with soft
water, i.e. water with low lime content. For this reason
the dishwasher is fitted with a water softener in which
tap water from a hardness of 4 °d (German degree) is
softened with the aid of special salt.

Water hardness Hardness setting

in °d1) in mmol/l2) Range

41 - 50 7.3 – 9.0 IV

30 - 40 5.3 – 7.2 IV 4 4

19 - 29 3.3 – 5.2 III/IV

4 - 18 0.7 – 3.2 I/II/III 2 2

under 4 under 0.7 I

1)(°d) German degrees, a measure of water hardness

2)(ppm), parts per million
*factory setting

Adjust the water softener to the water hardness set­tings for your area as shown in the table:

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1. The dishwasher must be switched off.

2. Manual setting:

3. Remove the lower rack from the dishwasher.

4. Turn the water hardness switch to 0 or 1.

5. Re-position the lower rack.

6. Electronic setting:

7. In addition press the ON/OFF button.

8. The LED indicators for the water softener and

9. Press the softener button again.

10.Each time you press the water-softener button the

It is only possible to adjust the water hard­ness setting when no program is running. If
you have inadvertently started a program (a
LED stays on permanently), then the pro­gram must be cancelled by pressing the
appropriate button.

Open the door of the dishwasher.

Press the water softener button and the function
button simultaneously and hold them down.

function buttons flash.

– At first the LED indicator for the water softener

button will light up continuously for 5 seconds
and then begin to flash.

– The number of flashes corresponds to the

hardness setting.

– The sequence of flashes is repeated several

times after a 5 second pause.

hardness setting will go up by 1.
(Exception: Hardness setting 1 follows hardness
setting 5).

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The water softener can be set manually using the
water hardness switch; it can also be set electroni­cally using the buttons on the control panel.

manual electronic

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0*

Your local water authority can advise you on
the hardness of the water in your area.

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3* 3

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no salt necessary

Number of

flashes

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– If the hardness setting is changed, the LED

indicator for the softener button lights up and
stays on for 5 seconds as confirmation and
then begins to flash again.

– The number of flashes corresponds to the new

hardness setting.

– The sequence of flashes is repeated several

times after a 5 second pause.

11.Once the hardness setting is correctly adjusted,
press the ON/OFF button.
The hardness setting is then stored.

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Filling with Special Salt for the Water Softener

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Use only special salt for dishwashers. Never
fill the salt container with any another type of
salt (e.g. culinary salt) or dishwasher deter­gent. This would irreparably damage the
water softener.
Prior to filling with salt, please check each
time that you really do have a packet of spe­cial salt in your hand.

Fill with special salt:

• Prior to using the dishwasher for the first time

• When the SALT indicator
panel is illuminated.

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1. Open the door, remove the lower rack.

2. Undo the lid on the salt container by turning it anti-

3. Only when using for the first time:

4. Place the funnel supplied on the container open-

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5. Clean any salt remnants on the container open-

6. Turn the lid clockwise to the stop, otherwise spe-

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If the water hardness in your area is less
than 4 °d, you do not need to use special
salt.

clockwise.

fill the salt container with water.

ing.
Fill the container with special salt through the fun­nel; the capacity of the container is approx. 1.0-

1.5 kg depending on the grain size. Do not overfill
the salt container with special salt.

The water expelled by filling the salt con­tainer with special salt runs out of the salt
container onto the base of the washing com­partment. This is not a cause for concern,
the water will be pumped out at the start of
the next wash programme.

ing.

cial salt will leak into the wash water, this could
lead to poor wash results. To avoid this run a rinse
program after filling the salt container with special
salt. This will wash away salt water and any salt
crystals that have been spilt.

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

t on the control

t to extinguish.

The setting of the water softener and thus
the consumption of salt are dependent on
the hardness of the local water.

SALE

SALT

SALZ

SEL

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Filling with Rinse Aid

Rinse aid ensures that your dishes gleam and are
free from spots, and that you glasses are clear.

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Fill with rinse aid:

• Prior to using the dishwasher for the first time.

• When a dark point surrounded by a light ring is to

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

1. Open the door.

2. Press the rinse aid compartment release button

3. Fully open the rinse aid compartment lid.

Use only branded rinse aid for dishwashers.
Never fill the rinse aid container with any
another substance (e.g. concentrated vine­gar). This would damage the appliance.

be seen in the indicator window on the container.
If there is rinse aid in the container, the indicator
window is uniformly dark.

with your finger.

4. Fill with rinse aid exactly up to the level marked
“max”; this corresponds to a quantity of approx.
140 ml.

5. Close the lid and press until it locks into place.

6. Wipe up any spilt rinse aid with a cloth. Otherwise

too much foam will be formed during the wash.

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Adjusting Rinse Aid Dosing

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1. Open the door of the dishwasher.

2. Press the rinse aid compartment release button

3. Fully open the rinse aid compartment lid.

4. Set the dose level.

5. Close the lid and press until it locks into place.

6. If rinse aid has run out, wipe up with a cloth.

As the dishes are washed rinse aid is
released from the dispenser into the wash
water. The dose is factory set at 4, and can
be adjusted from 1 to 6. Only change the set­ting if streaks, milky spots or dried on water
marks are visible on glasses or crockery.

with your finger.

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In Daily Use

• Is it necessary to refill with special salt or rinse
aid?

• Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher

• Fill with dishwasher detergent

• Select a wash programme suitable for the cutlery
and dishes

• Start the wash programme

Loading cutlery and dishes

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• Before loading the dishes, you should:

• When loading the dishes and cutlery, please note:

Sponges, household cloths and any object
that can absorb water may not be washed in
the dishwasher

– Cutlery with wooden, horn,

china or mother of pearl handles
– Plastic items that are not heat resistant
– Older cutlery with cement that is not tempera-

ture resistant
– Bonded cutlery items or dishes
– Pewter or copper items
– Lead crystal glass
– Steel items subject to rusting
– Wooden platters
– Items made from synthetic fibres

– Remove large left-overs.
– Soften remnants of burnt food in pans.

– Dishes and cutlery must not impede the rota-

tion of the spray arms.

– Load hollow items such as cups, glasses,

pans, etc. with the opening downwards so that
water cannot collect in the container or a deep
base.

– Dishes and items of cutlery must not lie inside

one another, or cover each other

– To avoid damage to glasses, they must not

touch

– Do not lay small objects (e.g. lids) in the cutlery

rack

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For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery/dishes

are not suitable: are of limited suitability:

– Only wash stoneware in the dishwasher if it is spe-

cifically marked as being dishwasher-safe by the
manufacturer.

– Glazed patterns may fade if machine washed fre-

quently.

– Silver and aluminium parts have a tendency to dis-

colour during washing. Left-overs, e.g. egg white,
egg yolk and mustard often cause discolouring and
staining on silver. Therefore always clean left-overs
from silver immediately, if it is not to be washed
straight after use.

– Some types of glass can become dull after a large

number of washes.

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Loading Cutlery

1

1

1

To ensure that all items of cutlery are completely
washed, you should

1. Place the grid insert on the cutlery rack

2. Place short knives, forks and spoons in the grid

Some models of dishwasher have cutlery baskets
without a cutlery grid.

Long bladed knives stored in an upright posi­tion are a potential hazard.

Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as
carving knives must be positioned horizon­tally in the upper basket.

Take care when loading or unloading sharp
items such as knives.

insert with their handles pointing downwards.

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Loading Pans, Frying Pans and
Large Plates

Load large and heavily soiled dishes in the lower rack
(Plates up to 29cm in diameter).

Your dishwasher has one of the following two types of
lower rack:

Type 1: The rear plate insert in the lower
rack can be removed

3

To make it easier to load large dishes, it is
possible

- to remove the plate inserts from the lower
rack.

- to move the cutlery basket sideways.

Type 2: The rear plate insert in the lower
rack can be folded on its side

3

To ease the loading of large items,

- the two rows of prongs in the rear plate
insert can be folded across one another.

- the cutlery rack in the lower rack can be
moved to the side.

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Loading Cups, Glasses and Coffee
Services

Load small, delicate items and long pointed cutlery in
the upper rack.

• Arrange plates and dishes offset on and under the
folding cup racks so that washing water can reach
all items.

• The cup racks can be folded up out of the way for
tall items.

• Lay or hang wine, champagne, and brandy
glasses in the cut outs on the cup racks.

• Glasses, beakers, etc. can also be placed on the
two rows of prongs on the left of the upper rack.

Adjusting the Height of the Upper
Basket

Maximum Height of the Dishes in the

Upper Rack Lower Rack

With upper basket raised 22 cm 30 cm

With upper basket lowered 24 cm 29 cm

3

Lowering the Upper Basket:

1. Pull the upper basket out completely.

2. Holding the upper basket at the rear right, lift it as

Raising the Upper Basket:

1. Pull the upper basket out completely.

2. Holding the upper basket at the rear right, lift it as

The height of the basket can also be
adjusted when it is loaded.

far as it will go and then lower it vertically. The
upper basket will engage in the lower position.

far as it will go and then lower it vertically. The
upper basket will engage in the higher position.

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Filling with Detergent

1

Only use dishwasher detergent.

Fill with detergent:

Prior to the start of a wash programme (not for the
pre wash programme). The detergent is released into
the wash water during the programme.

2

The detergent compartment is on the inside of the
dishwasher door.

1. If the lid is closed:

2. Fill the detergent dispenser with detergent. The

3. Close the lid and press until it locks into place.

3

Please observe the manufacturer's dosing
and storage recommendations as stated on
the detergent packaging.

press release button (1).
The lid springs open.

markings indicate the dosing levels:
“20” corresponds to approx. 20 ml of detergent,
“30” corresponds to approx. 30 ml of detergent.

If the dishes are very heavily soiled put addi­tional detergent into the adjacent chamber
(2). This detergent will take effect during the
pre wash.

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Use of "3 in 1"/ Combi Detergent
Tabl ets

General Advice

These products are tablets with combined detergent/
rinse-aid and salt functions.

1. Before using these products you should first check
that the water hardness in your supply is compati­ble with the use of these products as per the
detergent manufacturers instructions (on the prod­uct packaging).

2. These products should be strictly used according
to the detergent manufacturers instructions.

1

3. If you encounter problems when using "3 in1"

Special Advice

When using combination products, the rinse-aid and
salt lights are no longer useful. It may be helpful
therefore to switch the rinse aid off - please note that
only some dishwashers have this facility - and select­ing the lowest possible setting for water hardness.

Do not place the tablets in the tub or the
cutlery basket as this will result in poorer
wash results. The tablets should be pla­ced in the detergent doser.

products for the first time then please contact the
detergent manufacturers care line (the telephone
number is given on the product packaging).

Concentrated Detergent

Based on their chemical composition, dishwasher
detergents can be split into two basic types:

– conventional, alkaline detergents with caus-

tic components.

– low alkaline concentrated detergents with

natural enzymes.

2

The use of 50 °C wash programmes in con­junction with concentrated detergents
reduces pollution and is good for your
dishes; these wash programmes are spe­cially matched to the dirt-dissolving proper­ties of the enzymes in the concentrated
detergent. For this reason 50 °C wash pro­grammes in which concentrated detergents
are used can achieve the same results that
can otherwise only be achieved using 65 °C
programmes.

Detergent Tablets

3

Detergent tablets of different makes dis­solve at different speeds. For this reason
some detergent tablets cannot develop their
full cleaning power during short pro­grammes. Therefore please use wash pro­grammes with pre wash when using
detergent tablets.

For more information please refer to your instruction
manual.

If you decide to switch to the use of a standard deter­gent system we advise that you:

• Refill both the salt and rinse aid compartments.

• Switch the waterhardness setting to the highest
possible position and run for three normal cycles
without a load.

• Readjust the waterhardness setting again accord­ing to the conditions for your region (as per the
instruction manual).

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Selecting the Wash Programme (Programme Table)

Choose the most suitable wash programme with the aid of this table:

Type of Dishes:

in addition: –

Type of
Soiling:

Suitable
Wash Pro­gramme:

Press pro­gramme button:

Programme
Sequence

Consumption
Figures:

1)

2)

normal soiling;
dried onleft-overs

   

d

q

Pre wash
Main wash
2 rinsing
Final rinse
Drying

   

Dinner service and Pans

with dishes that are sensitive to changes in temperature

normal
soiling

particularly suitable when

concentrated detergents are used.

3) 4)

ë

Pre wash
Main wash
Rinsing
Final rinse
Drying

normal
soiling

–
Main wash
Rinsing
Final rinse
Drying

î

Coffee and

Party Dishes

slight
soiling

å

–
Main wash
Rinsing
Final rinse
–

Duration 115 - 125 minutes 140 - 150 minutes 75 - 85 minutes 40 minutes

Energy 2,0 - 2,2 kWh 0,95 - 1,05 kWh 1,05 - 1,24 kWh 0,85 kWh

Water 20 litres 13 - 15 litres 10 - 12 litres 12 litres

1) The various stages in the wash programme have different sounds because the dishes are washed more
intensely for short periods during certain stages of the wash programme to improve cleaning.

2) The consumption figures were determined under standard conditions. They are intended as a guide only and

depend on the loading. Variations can occur during normal usage.

3) Test programme

4) The

ë wash programme washes dishes with normal soiling and consumes very little energy.

If the dishes are to be washed in a shorter time you could alternatively use the

î wash programme.

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Start the wash program

1. Check that when the dishes and cutlery are

loaded in the dishwasher the spray arms are free
to rotate.

2. Open the tap fully.

3. Shut the door.

4. Press the On/Off button. The On/Off button indica-

tor lights up.

5. Press the program button for the required program
(see “Program Table”). The program indicator
lights up. One or two lights will flash in the multi­display. During this time it is possible to reselect
the program. The selected wash program will start
after about 6 seconds. The current wash program
stage will always be shown in the multidisplay.

3

If the top light and/or the middle light in the
multidisplay flash after the program has
started please read the section “What to do
if...”.

Interrupting or ending the wash
program

3

Only interrupt a wash program that is running
if it is absolutely necessary. After the appli­ance has been closed again the air that has
entered will be greatly heated and expand.
As a result water may penetrate the base of
the appliance and trigger the anti-flood sys­tem.

Using the pause function the dishwasher can be tem­porarily stopped.

1. Press the On/Off button. The wash program will
stop.

2. All indicators will go out.

3. When after a short time the wash program is to

continue, press the On/Off button again. The wash
program will continue.

2

The wash program should not be stopped for
a prolonged period or the cooled water will
need to be reheated resulting in increased
energy consumption.

Load Sensing

If a wash programme is started even though there are
only a few dishes in the upper and/or lower rack, an
intelligent electronic system adjusts the amount of
water and the duration of the wash programme to the
number of dishes. By this means it is possible to
wash only a few dishes quickly and economically. At
half load (6 place settings), up to 2 litres of water and

0.2 kWh of electricity are saved.

Switching Off the Dish­washer

Interrupt the wash program by opening
the door.

1

1. Open the door of the dishwasher. The wash pro-

2. Lights are flashing in the multidisplay.

3. Shut the door. The wash program continues.

Hot steam can escape from the appliance
when the door is opened. (deleted by the
reviewer) Open the door carefully.

gram will stop.

Ending the wash program

1. Press the button for the wash program that is run-

ning and hold it down until the program indicator
for the wash program goes out.

2. Release the program button; the wash program
has been ended.

Pause function

3

The pause function can only be initiated
before the drying section of the programme.
If the pause function is initiated during the
drying section of the programme the wash
programme is ended.

Switch off the dishwasher when w is illuminated on

the programme progress display.

1. Press the ON/OFF button. The ON/OFF button
indicator extinguishes.

1

2. Open the door carefully.

Hot steam may escape from the appliance
when opening the door immediately after the
end of the programme. Therefore:

Emptying the Dishwasher

3

• Hot dishes are sensitive to knocks. The dishes
should therefore be allowed to cool down before
removing them from the appliance.

• Leave the dishes in the dishwasher for approx.
15 minutes after the end of the programme so that
they dry better and can cool down.

• First empty the lower rack, and then the upper
rack. By using this procedure you will avoid any
water that may be remaining in the upper rack,
dripping onto the dishes in the lower rack and
leaving water marks.

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Care and Cleaning

1

• If necessary, clean the controls only with a soft

• Occasionally check the internal containers, door

Do not under any circumstances use furni­ture care products or aggressive cleaners.

cloth and pure warm water.

seal, and water inlet for soiling, clean if necessary.

Cleaning the Filter

3

1. Open the door, remove the lower rack.

2. The dishwasher filter system comprises a coarse/

3. Turn the handle about ¼ a turn anticlockwise and

4. Take hold of the coarse/fine filter (1/2) by the han-

5. Clean all filters thoroughly under running water.

6. Remove the flat filter (4) from the base of the

7. Put the flat filter back in the base of the washing

8. Place the coarse/fine filter in the microfilter and

9. Put the filter combination in place and lock by

1

The filters in the base of the washing com­partment are to a large extent self-cleaning.
Nevertheless the filters should be checked
and cleaned from time to time. Dirty filters
will degrade the washing result.

fine filter, microfilter and a flat filter. Unlock the fil­ter system using the handle on the microfilter, and
remove.

remove.

dle with the hole and remove from the microfilter
(3).

washing compartment and clean both faces thor­oughly.

compartment.

press together.

turning the handle clockwise to the stop. During
this process ensure that the flat filter does not pro­trude .above the base of the washing compart­ment.

Under no circumstances may the dishwasher
be used without filters.

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What to do, when ...

Try to rectify minor faults on the dishwasher with the
aid of the instructions given here. If you call in cus­tomer service to resolve one of the malfunctions
listed here, or rectify an error made in the operation
of the appliance, the customer service engineer’s visit
is not free of charge, even during the period of guar­antee.

...Fault warnings are displayed.

• If the top or middle light in the display is flashing
you can probably rectify the fault yourself.
Once the fault has been rectified press the On/
Off- button. The wash program will continue. If

Symptom Possible Cause Solution

The top light in the

multidisplay is flashing.

There is no water

entering the dishwasher

The middle light is flashing

in the multidisplay.

The top and the

middle light are flashing in

the multidisplay.

Tap is blocked or furred with lime-scale. Clean tap.

The filter (where present) in the threaded
hose fitting is blocked.

The water inlet hose is connected
wrongly.

The sink outlet is blocked. Clean the sink outlet.

The water drain hose is connected
wrongly.

The anti-flood system has been triggered.

the fault is displayed again, contact your local
Service Force Centre.

• If other lights in the multidisplay flash, please
contact Service Force and let them know which
fault indicator is flashing.

Clean the filter in the threaded hose
fitting.

Check hose installation.

Check hose installation.

Close the tap and contact AEG Serv­ice Force.

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...there are problems operating the dishwasher.

Symptom Possible Cause Solution

The dishwasher door has not been closed
properly.

The program does not
start.

Spots of rust are visible
in the washing compart­ment.

There is a whistling
noise during washing.

The mains plug is not plugged in. Insert mains plug.

House fuse is faulty. Replace fuse.

For dishwasher models with delay start
timer: Delay start has been selected.

The washing compartment is made of anti­corrosive stainless steel. Any spots of rust
inside the washing compartment stem from
other sources (flakes of rust from the water
pipe or from pans, cutlery etc.) Remove
such spots with a commercially available
stainless steel cleaner.

The whistling is not a cause for concern. Use a different brand of detergent.

...the wash results are unsatisfactory.

The dishes are still dirty.

• The wrong wash program was selected.

• The dishes were arranged in such a way as to
stop the water reaching all parts of the surface.
The dish racks must not be overloaded.

• The filters in the base of the washing compart­ment are dirty or incorrectly positioned.

• Too little or no detergent was used.

• Where there are limescale deposits on the dishes:
The salt dispenser is empty or the water softener
unit is set wrongly.

• The drain hose is connected wrongly.

The dishes are wet and dull.

• Rinse aid was not used.

• The rinse aid container is empty.

There are streaks, milky spots or a bluish
coating on glasses and dishes.

• Decrease rinse aid dosing.

There are dried water drops on the
glasses and dishes.

• Increase rinse aid dosing.

• The detergent may be the cause. Contact the
detergent manufacturer's consumer advisor.

Shut the door.

If dishes are to be washed immediately
cancel delay start timer.

Only wash cutlery and dishes that are
suitable for dishwasher use.

Close the salt dispenser lid securely.

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Technical Data

Capacity: 12 place settings including serving dishes

Permitted Water
Pressure:

Electrical Connection: Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge

Dishwasher: Free-Standing Appliances

Dimensions: 850 x 600 x 600 (H x B x D in mm)

Max. Weight: 54 Kg

Dishwashers that Can Be Integrated, Built-In Dishwashers

Dimensions: 820 – 880 x 596 x 570 (H x W x D in mm)

Max. Weight: 50 Kg

Dishwashers that Can Be Fully Integrated

Dimensions: 820 – 880 x 596 x 546 - 550 (H x W x D in mm)

Max. Weight: 50 Kg

;

This appliance conforms with the following
EU Directives:

• 73/23/EWG dated 19. 02. 1973 – Low
Voltage Directive

• 89/336/EWG dated 03. 05. 1989
(including Directive Amendment 92/31/
EWG) – EMC Directive

1-10 bar (=10-100 N/cm2 = 0.1-1.0 MPa)

of the dishwasher door on the right.

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Notes for Test Institutes

Testing in accordance with EN 60704 must be carried out with the appliance fully loaded and using the test pro­gramme (see Programme Table).
Tests in accordance with EN 50242 must be carried out when the salt dispenser and rinse aid container have
been filled with salt and rinse aid respectively and using the test programme (see Programme Table).

Full Load:

12 place settings incl. serving dishes

Detergent Dosing: 5g + 25g (Type B) 20g (Type B)

Rinse Aid Setting: 4 (Type III) 4 (Type III)

Half Load:

6 place settings incl. serving dishes,
leaving alternate positions free

Sample loading arrangement: Upper basket *

Sample loading arrangement: Upper basket *

* If necessary, move the cup rest from right to left. When
doing this, ensure that the cup rest is at the same height.

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Sample loading arrangement: Lower basket

Sample loading arrangement: Cutlery basket

Some dishwasher models have cutlery baskets with­out a grid insert.

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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
INSTRUCTIONS

Installing the Dishwasher

• The dishwasher must be installed on a firm floor
and adjusted to ensure that it is stable and level.

• To compensate for unevenness in the floor and to
match the height of the appliance to that of sur­rounding units extend the threaded feet by
unscrewing :
– use a screwdriver.

• For built-in, integrated and fully integrated dish­washers, the rear feet should be adjusted from the
front of the appliance using a screwdriver.

• The drain hose, inlet hose and mains cable must
not be kinked or crushed when the dishwasher is
in position.

• The dishwasher must also be screwed on tightly to
the work surface or to the adjoining units. This is
essential to ensure the diswasher does not tip.

Depending on type, the dishwasher is to be installed as follows:

Dishwashers That Can Be Inte­grated

(see installation template supplied)

3

Width: 591 – 594 mm

Thickness: 16 – 24 mm

Height:
(variable)

Weight: max. 8 kg

1

The door of the appliance can be fitted with a
wooden furniture door with the following
dimensions

dependent on - Recess height

- Plinth height

- The adjustment so that the unit matches the height
of the adjoining units
The exact height of the adjoining units must be
measured at the place of installation.

If the facing panel is longer than 600 mm, the
door of the appliance cannot be opened
completely (the facing panel bumps against
the plinth).
If this is the case, the plinth must be cut out
(see installation template) or the brace
adapter for the extra long door BLT 60 must
be used. You can obtain this with the E No.
911 239 008.

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Built-In Dishwasher

(see enclosed installation instructions)

Free-Standing Appliances

1

If the dishwasher is installed underneath a kitchen
work surface, the original work surface of the dish­washer is to be removed as follows:

1. Unscrew the screws from the positioning plates on

2. Slide the appliance's work surface approx. 1 cm to

3. Lift the work surface at the front (3) and remove.

can be set up as stand-alone without addi­tional installation.
If the dishwasher is set up next to a cooker, a
heat-insulating, non-flammable plate must be
mounted between the dishwasher and the
cooker, flush to the top edge of the work sur­face (depth 57.5 cm). The plate should have
aluminium foil on the side facing the cooker.

the back (1).

the rear (2).

1

3

If the dishwasher is later used as a free­standing appliance, the original work surface
must be re-mounted.

The plinth on free-standing appliances is not
adjustable.

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Connecting the Dishwasher

Water Connection

The dishwasher is fitted with safety devices that pre­vent the wash water returning into the drinking water
system and comply with the applicable plumbing reg­ulations.

• The dishwasher can be connected to cold and hot
water supplies up to max. 60 °C.

• The dishwasher must not be connected to open
hot water appliances or instantaneous water heat­ers.

Permitted water pressure

Lowest permitted water pressure:
1 bar (=10 N/cm

Highest permitted water pressure:
10 bar (=100 N/cm

2

=100 kPa)

2

=1 MPa)

Consult your installer if the water pressure is less than 1 bar.

In the case of a water pressure greater than 10 bar, a pressure reduc­tion valve must be used (available from your dealer).

Connect the inlet hose

1

Connect the threaded hose fitting (ISO 228-1:2000)
on the water inlet hose to a tap with an external
thread (¾ inch). The inlet hose is equipped either
with a plastic or with a metal connection nut:

The water inlet hose must not be kinked,
crushed or entangled when it is being con­nected up.

– Tighten plastic hose connection nuts by

hand only.

– Metal hose connection nuts must be tighte-

ned using an appropriate tool. Finally, visu­ally check that it is water-tight (ensure that the
tap is not dripping).

3

• If you need a longer water inlet hose than that

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In order that access to the tap in the kitchen
is not limited by the use of the dishwasher,
we recommend the installation of an addi­tional tap, or fitting a two way adapter to the
existing tap.

supplied, VDE approved complete hose sets are
to be used. These are available from your local
Service Force Centre.

3

The following section is only applicable to
dishwashers that have a safety valve on the
threaded hose fitting for the tap:

Water inlet hose with safety valve

After connecting the double-walled water inlet hose,
the safety valve is next to the tap. Therefore the water
inlet hose is only under pressure while the water is
running. If the water inlet hose starts to leak during
this operation, the safety valve cuts off the running
water and the draining pump in the dishwasher is
switched on.

1

Please take care when installing the water
inlet hose:

– The electrical cable for the safety valve is in the

double-walled water inlet hose. Do not
immerse the water inlet hose or the safety
valve in water.

– If the water inlet hose or the safety valve is

damaged, remove the mains plug immediately.

– A water inlet hose with safety valve must only

be replaced by a specialist or Customer Serv­ices.

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Water drain

Drain hose

1

• Connecting the drain hose:

The drain hose must not be kinked, crushed
or entangled.

– Maximum permitted height: 1 metre.
– Minimum required height 40 cm above the

lower edge of the machine.

Extension hoses

• Extension hoses are available from your dealer or
customer service. The internal diameter of the
extension hoses must be 19 mm to ensure that
the function of the appliance is not impeded.

• Extension hoses may be laid a maximum of 3
metres horizontally; the maximum permitted
height for the connection for the drain hose is then
85 cm.

Siphon connection

• The outlet of the drain hose (ø 19 mm) fits all com­monly available siphon types. The outer diameter
of the siphon connection must be at least 15 mm.

• The drain hose must be fixed to the siphon con­nection using the hose clamp supplied.

If the dishwasher is fitted at a high
position

If the dishwasher is installed at a high level, and the
drainhose connection is less than 30 cm from the bot­tom of the appliance, adapter kit ET 111099520 must
be fitted. This is available from Customer Service.

Water drain into wash basins (only possi­ble with free-standing appliances)

In the case that you wish to hang the drain hose in a
wash basin, use a detachable hose elbow. You can
obtain this from customer service under spare part
number ET 646 069 190.

1. Fit the elbow to the drain hose.

2. Secure the drain hose against sliding off the edge

of the wash basin.
Pass a piece of cord through the hose elbow and
fix it to the wall or the tap.

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Leak Prevention System

For protection from damage due to water leaks, the
dishwasher is equipped with a leak prevention sys­tem.
In the event of a fault, the safety valve in the water
inlet hose immediately interrupts the supply of water
to the appliance and the drain pump is activated.
The remaining water in the appliance is automatically
pumped out.

1

The leak prevention system also works when
the appliance is switched off.

Electrical connection

1

When connecting the appliance, observe the German
VDE regulations and, if applicable, any additional
conditions required by your local electricity supplier.
Following installation, live parts and live insulated wir­ing must not be accessible using a finger test in
accordance with EN 60335/DIN VDE 0700.

Information on the electrical connection can be found
on the rating plate on the right side of the inner edge
of the dishwasher door. If the appliance has a
change-over switch, the additional instructions on the
change-over diagram in the mains connector box
must be observed.

Prior to connecting ensure that the mains voltage and
current rating at the site of installation match the
nominal voltage and current rating given on the rating
plate. The required fuse protection is also to be found
on the rating plate.

In compliance with electric company techni­cal requirements for mains connections,
hard-wired connections to the mains may
only be made by approved electri-cians.

To isolate the dishwasher from the mains, remove the
mains plug.
Important: The plug must still be accessible after the
appliance has been installed.
If the appliance is hard-wired to the mains supply,
then it must be safely iso-lated from the mains within
the electrical installa-tion with an all-pole (N,L1) iso­lator (eg. protective cut-out) with a contact gap of > 3
mm.

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Connections

The water inlet and drain hoses, as well as the mains
cable must be connected beside the dishwasher
because there is no space for them behind the appli­ance.
The example plumbing and electrical installation
given below can only be regarded as a recommenda­tion; the actual situation where the dishwasher is to
be installed will define the exact installation (available
connections, local electricity and water board regula­tions for connecting up appliances, etc.).

Two 45° or Straight Connec­tions,Outer ø 19 mm, Length 30 mm

Water inlet Mains cable

Water
drain

Mains
socket

Double
tap

Water
drain

Mains cable

Water
inlet

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SERVICE

In the section "What to do, if..." the most important
sources of faults that you can rectify yourself are
summarised.
If, nevertheless, you call in customer service to
resolve a problem listed in these instruction, or
because of an error made in operating the appliance,
the customer service engineer’s visit is not free of
charge, even during the warranty period.
If you can not find any information on a specific mal­function in these operating instructions, please con­tact customer service.
Please provide customer service the PNC number
and the S No. (serial number), you can find these on
the rating plate. The plate is on the inner edge of the
door on the right.

So that you always have these numbers at hand, we

recommend you to make a note of them here:

Model:

PNC :

S-No :

Date of
purchase:

............................................................

............................................................

............................................................

............................................................

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