AEG-Electrolux ESL6185 User Manual
Dishwasher
Instruction book
Model ESL 6180
AUS
Important safety information 3
Description of the appliance 4
The control panel 4
Before use 6
Setting the water softener 6
Filling with salt 6
Rinse aid 7
Use of detergent 7
Using your appliance 8
Loading your appliance 8
The lower basket 8
The cutlery basket 8
The upper basket 8
Adjusting the height of the upper basket 9
Hints and tips 10
Washing programmes 11
Operating sequence 12
Maintenance and cleaning 13
Internal cleaning 13
Cleaning the filters 13
External cleaning 13
Prolonged periods of non-operation 13
Frost precautions 13
Moving the machine 13
Something not working 14
Service and spare parts 15
Protection against flooding 15
Installation instructions 15
Water supply connections 15
Water outlet hose connection 16
Electrical connection 16
Hints for test centres 17
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Contents
Dimensions Width 59.6 cm
Height 81.8 - 87.8 cm
Max depth 55.5 cm
Max depth with open door 111.4 cm
Electrical connection Voltage 220 - 240 V - 50 Hz
Motor rating during wash 200 W
Power of heating element 2100 W
Overall power 2300 W
Water supply pressure Minimum 50 kPa (0.5 bar)
Maximum 800 kPa (8 bar)
Capacity 12 place settings
Technical specifications
This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives:
- 73/23 of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications;
- 89/336 of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications.
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It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the
appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure
that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and
the relevant safety information.
This information has been provided in the interest of your safety. You MUST read it carefully before installing or using the
appliance.
Installation
● This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.
● It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to
modify this product in any way.
● Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not
stand on the electrical supply cable.
● Any electrical work required to install this appliance should
be carried out by a qualified electrician.
● Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should
be carried out by a qualified plumber.
● It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that the inlet
and outlet hoses are not to be bent or obstructed when the
machine is installed.
Child Safety
● This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.
Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls
or play with the product.
● Keep all packaging well away from children.
● Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children's reach.
During Use
● The appliance is not intended for use by infirm persons
without supervision.
● Items that are contaminated by petrol, paint, steel or iron
debris, corrosive, acidic or alkaline chemicals must not be
washed in this dishwasher.
● Under no circumstances should you open the door whilst
the appliance is in operation. Always turn off the appliance
before opening the door.
● Only use detergent specifically designed for use in
dishwashers.
● When finishing loading or unloading close the door, as an
open door can be a hazard.
● Do not sit or stand on the open door.
● Isolate the appliance from the power supply and turn off the
water supply after use.
● Care should be taken when cleaning the bottom door seal
and hinge area as any exposed metal edges may cut if
care is not taken.
● This product should be serviced by an authorised Service
engineer, and only genuine spare parts should be used.
● Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the
machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced or
unauthorised persons may cause injury or serious
malfunction. Contact your local Service Agent.
Always insist on genuine spare parts.
Conservation
In the interest of the environment:
● Materials marked with the symbol are recyclable.
● Check with your local Council or Environmental Health
Office to see if there are facilities in your area for re-cycling
this appliance.
● When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the power
supply cable and make the door closing device unusable to
prevent young children from being trapped inside.
● Help to keep your country tidy - use authorised disposal
sites for your old appliance.
Warning!
Dishwasher detergents are strongly alkaline, they
can be extremely dangerous if swallowed.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes and keep children
away from the dishwasher when the door is open.
Check that the detergent receptacle is empty after
completion of the wash cycle.
Check that the detergent receptacle is empty after
completion of the wash cycle.
Important safety information
1. On/Off push button
2. Rinse aid indicator light
Illuminates when the rinse aid has run out, to remind you
to refill the rinse aid dispenser.
3. Salt indicator light
Illuminates when the salt has run out, to remind you to
refill the salt container.
4. Intensive programme indicator light
Illuminates when programme 2 (Intensive 70°C) is
selected.
5. Digital display
6. Programme selection push button
For the setting of the wash programme refer to the
"Washing programmes" chart.
7. Half load push button
This option is useful and economical when only a few
dishes need washing.
The prewash phase will be automatically excluded.
Remember to load all the dishes into both baskets.
When this option is selected the corresponding indicator
light comes on.
This option is not available with the following
programmes:
Programme 1 - RINSE AND HOLD
Programme 8 - QUICK
Programme 11 - QUICK (30 MINUTES)
Programme 12 - PLATE WARMER
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The control panel
1. Levelling spacers
2. Upper basket stop
3. Salt container
4. Lower spray arm
5. Detergent dispenser
6. Control panel
7. Rating plate
8. Rinse aid dispenser
9. Large filter
10. Central filter
11. Upper spray arm
12. Upper basket
Description of the appliance
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8. Drying options push button
By pressing this push button you can opt to:
1. reduce the temperature of the water in the hot rinse
phase and the exclusion of the "Active Dry" system
(No Dry)
2. reduce the temperature of the water in the hot rinse
phase and the activation of the "Active Dry" system
(Eco Dry)
The indicator light corresponding to the selection will
come on.
Eco Dry
No Dry
If both indicator lights are off, the normal drying phase
will be carried out (standard temperature in the hot rinse
phase and "Active Dry" system automatically activated).
This option is not available with the following
programmes:
Programme 1 - RINSE AND HOLD
Programme 8 - QUICK
Programme 11 - QUICK (30 MINUTES)
Programme 12 - PLATE WARMER
9. Delay start push button
Allows the start of the programme to be delayed by a
minimum of 1 hour, up to 12 hours.
10. Cancel push button
(See "Operating sequence").
Audible signals
Audible signals have been introduced to help indicate which
operations the dishwasher is performing.
Short "instruction accepted" signal
When any of the push buttons are pressed (except the
On/Off push button), a short audible signal informs you that
the machine has accepted the instruction given.
Long "programme run" signal
A continuous audible signal informs you that the washing
programme is starting.
Intermittent "end of programme" signal
An intermittent audible signal informs you that the wash
programme has ended.
"Alarm" intermittent signal
The machine is fitted with a number of alarm systems to
help you determine the cause of any problems (see
"Something not working").
An intermittent audible signal for about 15 seconds informs
you that an alarm is activated.
To deactivate these audible signals, press simultaneously
and keep pressed both "programme selection" and "drying
options" push buttons for about 5 seconds, at the end of
which you will hear 3 short intermittent audible signals, this
means that the audible signals have been deactivated.
To reactivate these audible signals, press simultaneously
and keep pressed both "programme selection" and "drying
options" push buttons for about 5 seconds, at the end of
which you will hear 3 short intermittent audible signals, this
means that the audible signals have been reactivated.
Both operations (to deactivate or reactivate the audible
signals) must be carried out before starting a washing
programme; the setting will remain memorised after
switching off the dishwasher.
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Before using your dishwasher for the
first time:
1. Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply
with the installation instructions
2. Remove all packaging from inside the appliance
3. Set the water softener
4. Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt container and then fill
with salt
5. Fill the rinse aid dispenser.
6. Run a RINSE AND HOLD programme.
Setting the water softener
The dishwasher is equipped with a water softener designed to
remove minerals and salts from the water supply, which would
have a detrimental or adverse effect on the operation of the
appliance.
The higher the content of these salts, the harder your water is.
Water hardness is measured in PPM (parts per Million).
The 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.
The dishwasher is factory set at level 4.
If this level is not suitable for your area the softener should be
adjusted.
If your water is level 0 it is already soft and therefore
there is no need to use salt.
With the setting of the water softener at level 0 the salt
indicator light on the control panel will always remain off.
Use salt from level 1 upwards.
The adjustment of the water softener is possible only with
the machine in setting mode.
To select a different level proceed as
follows:
1. Press "half load" and "drying options" push buttons
simultaneously for about 5 seconds. In the display appears
an L followed by a number (e.g. L 4) which corresponds to
the current level.
2. Press the "drying options" push button within 5 seconds
(No Dry indicator light is flashing) until the required level
appears in the display. The level increases by 1 each time
the push button is pressed.
3. 5 seconds after the "drying options" push button has last
been pressed, the dishwasher memorises the level
selected and returns to the programme setting mode.
Filling with salt
Only use salt specifically designed for use in
dishwashers.
All other types of salt not specifically designed for use in
a dishwasher, especially table salt, will damage the water
softener.
Only fill with salt just before starting one of the complete
washing programmes. This will prevent any grains of salt
or salty water, which may have been spilled, remaining on
the bottom of the machine for any period of time, which
may cause corrosion.
To fill:
1. To fill with salt, unscrew the cap of the salt container.
2. Pour 1 litre of water inside the container (this is necessary
only before filling with salt for the first time).
3. Using the funnel provided,
pour in the salt until the
container is full.
Do not worry if water over
flows from the unit when
filling with salt, this is quite
normal.
4. Replace the cap making
sure that there is no trace
of salt on the screw thread
or on the gasket.
5. Screw on the cap tightly.
The salt container will require topping up periodically.
You are reminded of this by the salt indicator light on the
control panel which comes on when the salt has finished.
The salt indicator light on the control panel can remain
illuminated for 2-6 hours after the salt has been
replenished, assuming the dishwasher remains switched
on. If you are using salts that take longer to dissolve then
this can take longer.
The operation of the machine is not affected.
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Before use
Level
Use of
salt
PPM
(Parts per Million)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
0 - 80
81 - 140
141 - 200
201 - 300
301 - 400
401 - 500
501 - 600
601 - 700
701 - 800
801 - 1200
Water hardness
SO532
SR06
SALE
SALT
SALZ
SEL
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