AEG-Electrolux F44860S User Manual

FAVORIT 44860

Dishwasher

Instruction book

PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION

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Dear customer,

Please read this User Information carefully and keep it to refer to at a
later date.
Pass it on to any subsequent owner of the appliance.

The following symbols are used in the text:

Safety instructions

Warning! Notes that concern your personal safety.
Attention! Notes that show how to avoid damage to the appliance.

Useful tips and hints

Environmental information

Your dishwasher has the new washing system ”IMPULSE WASHING”.
With this dishwashing system the motor speed and spray pressure
are varied during the wash cycle to achieve better cleaning of the
dishes. It is for this reason that the noise level varies during the
dishwashing cycle.

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CONTENTS

Operating instructions 4

Safety instructions 4
Disposal 6
Economical and ecological dishwashing 6
Description of the appliance 7
The control panel 8
Prior to using for the first time 10

The water softener 10
Filling with dishwasher salt 13
Rinse aid 14

In daily use 16

Loading cutlery and dishes 16
The lower basket 18
The cutlery basket 19
The upper basket 20
Adjusting the height of the upper basket 21
Use of detergent 22
Different kinds of detergent 23

Washing programmes 25
Starting a washing programme 26
Maintenance and cleaning 31

Cleaning the filters 31

What to do, when... 34

Service 37
Guarantee terms 38

Technical specifications 41

Installation instructions 42

Fitting under a counter 42
Levelling 42
Water supply connections 43
Water inlet hose with safety valve 44
Water outlet hose connection 45
Electrical connection 46

Hints for test centres 47

Contents

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Safety instructions

The safety of AEG electrical appliances conforms to accepted rules of
technology and the Appliance Safety Act. We as manufacturers,
however, see ourselves as being obliged to familiarise you with the
following safety instructions.

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

● Check your dishwasher for any transport damage. Never connect a

damaged machine. If your dishwasher is damaged, you should
contact your supplier.

● For safety reasons it is dangerous to alter the specifications or

attempt to modify this product in any way.

● Any electrical and plumbing work required to install this appliance

should be carried out by a qualified and competent person.

● Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on

the electrical supply cable.

● The sides of the dishwasher must never be drilled to prevent

damage to hydraulic components.

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.

● Packaging parts may be dangerous for children, who could even be

suffocated! You should therefore keep all packaging well away
from children.

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● The water in your dishwasher is not for drinking. Detergent residues

may still be present in your machine. Keep children well away from
your dishwasher when the door is open.

● Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach.

Your dishwasher in day-to-day use

● 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, especially during the washing phase, hot
water may escape. However, if the door is opened, a safety device
ensures that the machine stops.

● Only use products (detergent, salt and rinse aid) specifically

designed for use in dishwashers.

● 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.

● 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 themeselves.

● 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.

● 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 persons may cause
injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Force
Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts.

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Disposal

Dispose of the dishwasher packaging material correctly.
All packaging materials 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 material (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.

As and when you cease to use your dishwasher and withdraw it from
service, your should render it unserviceable before having it disposed
of.

Warning! Children at play could lock themselves in your dishwasher or
otherwise endanger their lives. Therefore cut off the power supply
cable and make the door closing device unusable to prevent children
from being trapped inside.

For the disposing of the appliance please take it to a recycling centre
or to your dealer who may, for a small contribution to the costs,
dispose it for you.

Economical and ecological dishwashing

● Ensure that the water softener is correctly adjusted.

● Do not pre-wash under running water.

● Select the wash programme to suit the nature and degree of the

soiling on the dishes.

● Do not use more detergent, special salt and rinse aid than is

recommended in these operating instructions and by the
manufacturer of the respective product.

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Description of the appliance

1. Upper basket stop

2. Water hardness switch

3. Salt container

4. Detergent dispenser

5. Control panel

6. Rating plate

7. Rinse aid dispenser

8. Filters

9. Lower spray arm

10. Upper spray arm

11. Upper basket

12.Worktop

IN154

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Function buttons: in addition to the dishwashing programme

selected, the following functions can also be set with the help of these
buttons:

- water softener setting,

- activation/deactivation of the rinse aid dispenser,

- the cancelling of a programme in progress.

Programme selection buttons: the selection of a washing

programme occurs by pressing one of these buttons (see "Washing
programmes" chart).

"Delay start" button: this option allows the start of the programme

to be delayed from 1 to 19 hours.

The digital display indicates:

- the level of hardness to which the water softener is set,

- if the rinse aid dispenser is activated/deactivated,

- the countdown of the delay start,

- the approximative remaining time of the running programme,

- fault codes concerning malfunction of the dishwasher.

On/Off button

Programme selection

buttons

Function buttons

Indicator

lights

“Delay start”

button

1

2

3

“3 in 1” button

The control panel

Digital display

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Indicator lights: have the following meanings:

The salt and rinse aid indicator lights are never illuminated while a
washing programme is running even if filling with salt and rinse aid is
necessary.

"3 in 1" button: this appliance is equipped with the function "3 in

1", that allows the use of the "3 in 1" combi detergent tablets.

This function can be selected with all washing programmes.
With the selection of this function the inflow of rinse aid and salt

from each respective supply container is automatically deactivated and
also the indicator lights for salt and rinse aid are deactivated.

Once selected this function (button indicator light illuminated) it will
remain active also for the following washing programmes, to
deactivate the function, press the button (button indicator light off).

Salt refilling indicator light, illuminates when the salt has
run out

Rinse aid refilling indicator light, illuminates when the rinse
aid has run out

Programme in progress illuminates when a washing
programme has been setted.
When Delay start has been setted, this indicator light turns
off and will come on again once the countdown has elapsed
and the washing programme has started.

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Prior to using for the first time

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

dishwasher salt

5. Fill the rinse aid dispenser.

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 minerals and salts, the harder your
water is.

Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales, German degrees,
French degrees and mmol/l (millimol per litre).

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 water softener must be set in both ways: manually, using the water
hardness dial and electronically, using the function buttons on the
control panel.

Adjusting the water

hardness setting

10

9
8
7
6

3

1

no salt

necessary

Manually

Electronically

2

1

Level

indicated

in the

digital display

2

Water hardness

51 - 70
43 - 50
37 - 42
29 - 36
23 - 28

9,0 - 12,5
7,6 - 8,9
6,5 - 7,5
5,1 - 6,4
4,0 - 5,0

IV

11 - 14 1,9 - 2,5 II

< 4 < 0,7 I

4 - 10 0,7 - 1,8 I/II

19 - 22
15 - 18

3,3 - 3,9
2,6 - 3,2

III

5
4

°dH

(german
degrees)

91 - 125
76 - 90
65 - 75
51 - 64
40 - 50

19 - 25

< 7

7 - 18

33 - 39
26 - 32

°TH

(french

degrees)

mmol/l

(millimol per litre,

international unit for

the hardness of water)

Range

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a)Setting manually

1. Open the dishwasher door.

2. Remove the lower basket from the dishwasher.

3. Turn the water hardness dial to

position 1 or 2 (see table).

4. Replace the lower basket.
The dishwasher is factory set at

position 2.

b)Setting electronically

(The dishwasher must be switched off)
NOTE: the electronic setting of the water softener is possible ONLY

with the 3 in 1 function deactivated.
The dishwasher is factory set at level 5.

1. Press the On/Off button. All programme selection buttons indicator
lights will illuminate (setting mode).
If only one programme selection button indicator light is
illuminated, this means that a washing programme has been set.
The programme must be cancelled: press simultaneously the
function buttons 2 and 3 for about 2 seconds, the indicator light
of the set programme button starts flashing for about 2 seconds.
After about 2 seconds the indicator lights of all the programme
selection buttons will illuminate indicating that the set
programme has been cancelled and that the machine is now in
setting mode.

2. Press simultaneously function buttons 2 and 3, until the indicator
lights of the function buttons 1, 2 and 3 start flashing.

3. Press the function button 1, the indicator lights of function
buttons 2 and 3 turn off while the indicator light of the button 1
goes on flashing, the digital display indicates the current level.

Example:

= level 5.

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4. To change the level, press button 1. Each time the button is pressed
the level changes. (For the selection of the new level see the chart).

Examples:

if the current level is 5, by pressing button 1 once, level 6 is
selected.

if the current level is 10, by pressing button 1 once, level 1 is
selected.

5. To memorise the operation, switch off the dishwasher by pressing
the On/Off button or wait about 60 seconds after which the
dishwasher will automatically return to setting mode.

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Filling with dishwasher 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 spilt, remaining on the bottom of the machine for any period
of time, which may cause corrosion.

To fill:

1. Open the door, remove the lower basket and unscrew the cap of

the salt container by turning it anticlockwise.

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.

4. Replace the cap making sure that
there is no trace of salt on the screw
thread or on the gasket.

5. Replace on the cap tightly turning it
clockwise until it stops with a click.

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
function of the machine is not affected.

Do not worry if water over flows from the unit when filling with salt,
this is quite normal.

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Rinse aid

Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse, ensuring
thorough rinsing, and spot and streak free drying. The dispenser, which
is positioned inside the door, holds about 110 ml of rinse aid, which is
sufficient for 16 - 40 dishwashing programmes, depending upon the
dosage setting.

Filling with rinse aid

1. Open the container by pressing the release button (A).

2. Add the rinse aid until the container is completely full. The

maximum level for filling is indicated by “max”.

Ensure that the lid is closed after every refill.
Clean up any rinse aid spilt during filling with an absorbent cloth

to avoid excess foaming during the next wash.
Only use branded rinse aid for dishwashers. Never fill the rinse aid

dispenser with any other substances (e.g. dishwasher cleaning
agent, liquid detergent). This would damage the appliance.

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Adjusting the dose

According to the finish and drying results obtained, adjust the dose of
rinse aid by means of the 6 position selector (position 1 minimum
dosage, position 6 maximum dosage).

The dose is factory set in position 4.
Increase the dose if there are drops of

water or lime spots on the dishes after
washing.

Reduce it if there are sticky whitish
streaks on the dishes or a bluish film on
glassware or knife blades.

Top up the rinse aid when the indicator light on the control panel
illuminates.

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In daily use

• Check if it’s necessary to refill with dishwasher 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

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

• Before loading the dishes, you should:

- Remove large left-overs.

- Soften remnants of burnt food in pans.

• When loading the dishes and cutlery, please note:

- Dishes and cutlery must not impede the rotation 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.

- Lay small objects in the cutlery basket.

• Plastic items and pans with teflon have a tendency to retain
water drops; these items will not dry as well as porcelain and steel
items.

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For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery/dishes

are not suitable:

•Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or

mother-of-pearl handles

•Plastic items that are not heat
resistant

•Older cutlery with glued parts that is
not temperature 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

•Only wash stoneware in the dishwasher if it

is specifically marked as being dishwasher­safe by the manufacturer.

•Glazed patterns may fade if machine
washed frequently.

•Silver and aluminium parts have a tendency
to discolour during washing. Residues, 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.

are of limited suitability:

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Open the door and slide out the baskets to load the dishes.

The lower basket

The lower basket is designed to take saucepans, lids, plates, salad
bowls, cutlery etc.

Serving dishes and large lids should be arranged around the edge of
the basket, ensuring that the spray arms can turn freely.

The two rows of prongs on the lower basket can be easily lowered to
allow you to load pots, pans and bowls.

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The cutlery basket

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.

Forks and spoons should be placed in the removable cutlery basket
with the handles facing downwards and the knives with their handles
facing upwards.
If the handles protrude from the bottom of the basket, obstructing the
lower spray arm, load the cutlery with the handles facing upwards.

Mix spoons with other cutlery to prevent them from sticking together.
To unload your dishwasher more easily, you can take the cutlery basket

out of the lower basket and unfold it. This makes it easier to remove
small pieces of cutlery.

Important note! To prevent the full cutlery basket from inadvertently
unfolding when being taken out, place your hand right round the two­piece handle and hold it firmly.

1. Place the cutlery basket on a firm support (table, worktop) and
unfold both handle parts.

2. After unfolding, fold back both handle parts.

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The upper basket

The upper basket is designed for plates (dessert plates, saucers, dinner
plates of up to 24 cm in diameter), salad bowls, cups and glasses.

Arrange items on and underneath the cup racks so that water can
reach all surfaces.

Glasses with long stems can be placed upside down in the cup racks.
For taller items, the cup racks can be folded upwards.

Light items (plastic bowls etc.) must be loaded in the upper basket and
arranged so they do not move.

Before closing the door, ensure that the spray arms can rotate
freely.

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Adjusting the height of the upper basket

If washing very large plates you can load them in the lower basket
after moving the upper basket to the higher position.

To move to the higher position proceed as follows:

1. Pull out the basket until it stops.

2. Carefully lift both sides upwards until the mechanism is engaged

and the basket is stable.

Attention!
Never lift or lower the basket on one
side only.

When the basket is in the heigher
position you will not be able to use the
cup rack(s).

The lower the basket to the original position proceed as
follows:

1. Pull out the basket until it stops.

2. Carefully lift both sides upwards and then allow the mechanism to

drop back down slowly, keeping hold of it.

After loading your machine always close the door, as an open door
can be a hazard.

With upper basket raised 20 cm 31 cm
With upper basket lowered 24 cm 27 cm

Maximum height of the dishes in:

upper basket lower basket

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Use of detergent

Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers.
Using no more then the correct amount of detergent contributes

to reducing pollution.
Please observe the manufacturer’s dosing and storage

recommendations as stated on the detergent packaging.

Fill with detergent

1. If the lid is closed: press release button (1). The lid springs open.

2. Fill the detergent dispenser (2) with detergent.

The marking indicates the dosing levels:
20 = approximately 20 g of detergent
30 = approximately 30 g of detergent

3. All programmes with prewash need an additional detergent dose
(5/10 g) that must be placed in the prewash detergent chamber (3).
This detergent will take effect during the prewash phase.

4. Close the lid and press until it locks in place.

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Different kinds of detergent

Detergent tablets

Detergent tablets of different brands dissolve at different speeds. For
this reason some detergent tablets cannot dissolve and develop their
full cleaning power during short programmes. Therefore please use
long programmes when using detergent tablets, to ensure the
complete removal of detergent residuals.

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

Concentrated detergent

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

- conventional, alkaline detergents with caustic components.

- low alkaline concentrated detergents with natural enzymes.
The use of 50°C washing 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.

Combi detergents

If you are using dishwasher detergent that includes the rinse aid
function, this must be placed in the detergent compartment.
In this case the rinse aid dispenser must be empty, in order to avoid a
double dosage.
If in the rinse aid dispenser there is still rinse aid you must wait until it
has finished before using these kind of detergents.

The rinse aid indicator light will always remain illuminated when the
machine is switched on (not all dishwasher models are foreseen with
rinse aid indicator light).

Special salt for dishwasher must still be used.

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Use of "3 in 1" combi detergents

General advice

These products are detergents with integrated and 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 (on the
product packaging).

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

manufacturers instructions.

3. If you encounter problems when using 3 in 1 products for the first
time then please contact the detergent manufacturers care line
(the telephone number is given on the product packaging).

Special advice

When using combination 3 in 1 products, we recommend the use of
the “3 in 1” function.

If you decide to turn back to the use of the standard detergent system
we advise that you:

● Refill both the salt container and rinse aid dispenser.

● Switch the water hardness setting to the highest possible position

and run from 1 to 3 normal washing programmes without a load.

● Readjust the water hardness setting again according to the

hardness of the water in your area.

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Washing programmes

(1) Ideal for washing crockery and cutlery of breakfast and dinner (fresh soil).

Characterised by a short duration.
This is the perfect daily programme, made to meet the needs of a family of 4 persons who only wish
to load breakfast and dinner crockery and cutlery.

(2) Testing programme for EN 50242 (see "Hints for Test Centres). This programme, developed for the

use of detergents with enzymes, allows you to achieve, with reduced consumption of energy the
same cleaning results that would otherwise be obtained only with the 65°C programmes and
conventional detergents. To compensate the lower temperature, the duration of washing and
drying have been extended.

(3) The consumption values are intended as a guide and depends on the pressure and the temperature of

the water and also by the variations of the power supply.

"AUTOMATIC" washing programme

During the "AUTOMATIC" washing programme the amount of soil on the dishes is determined by how
cloudy the water is.
If the appliance is partially loaded and the dishes lightly soiled, the "prewash", "main wash", and "rinse"
phases of the programme are shorter and the water consumption level is lower.

If the appliance is fully loaded and the dishes heavily soiled, the "prewash"", main wash", and "rinse"
phases of the programme are longer and the water consumption level is higher.

For this reason the programme duration, water and energy consumption levels can vary within the stated
range for AUTOMATIC programme (see "Washing programmes chart").

During the "AUTOMATIC" programme the temperature of the main wash water is also automatically
adjusted between 50°C and 65°C depending on the amount of soil on the dishes.

Programme

30 MIN.

1

Crockery and
cutlery

Fresh soil

25
bis
30

- • - • -

0,70

bis

0,80

7

bis

8

AUTOMATIC

Crockery and
cutlery

Normal soil

80
bis

105

• •

•

1/2x

• •

0,80

bis

1,20

12
bis
21

INTENSIV
CARE 70°

Crockery, cutlery,
pots and pans

Heavy soil

115

bis

125

• •

•

2x

• •

1,60

bis

1,80

19
bis
21

ECO 50°

2

Crockery and
cutlery

Normal soil

160

bis

170

• • • • •

0,75

bis

0,80

12
bis
13

Type of

load

Degree of

soil

Consumption

values

3

Cycle

description

Pre-rinse

Main wash

Intermediate

Final rinse

Drying

Duration (minutes)

Energy (kWh)

Water (litres)

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Starting a washing programme

1. Check that the baskets have been loaded

correctly and that the spray arms can rotate
freely

2. Turn on the water tap

3. Close the dishwasher door

4. Press the On/Off button

All the indicator lights of the programme selection buttons
illuminate.

5. Setting and starting the programme

To select a programme, press the programme button of the desired
washing programme (see “Washing programmes” chart).
The corresponding indicator light remains illuminated while the
other programme buttons indicator lights turn off.
In the digital display flashes the running time (in minutes) of the
selected programme.

The programme in progress indicator light illuminates.
After about 3 seconds from the last pressure of a button the

programme starts automatically.
In the digital display the running time of the programme is no

longer flashing and the programme in progress indicator light
remains illuminated.

Setting and starting the programme with the delay start

The setting of the delay start occurs before selecting the
programme

Press the delay start button until the flashing number of the hours
for the delay start will appear in the digital display (from 1h
to 19h).

Select a washing programme. In the digital display will appear, for
a moment, the running time of the programme and then again
appears the selected delay start time.

As soon as the number of hours is displayed without flashing, the
countdown for the delay start is active.
The countdown will decrease with steps of 1 hour.

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The opening of the door during the countdown will not modify the
delay start.

Once the delay start has elapsed the programme will start
automatically.

With the delay start option setted, the programme in progress
indicator light is off. Once the countdown of the delay start has
elapsed, the washing programme will start automatically and the

programme in progress indicator light will illuminate.
Note: it is possible to select a washing programme and the delay

start also with the door slightly opened.
In this case the start of the programme or of the countdown
for the delay start will start automatically after the closure of
the door. Until this moment it is possible to change or modify the
setting made.

6. To interrupt or cancel a washing programme
in progress

Interrupt or cancel a washing programme in progress
ONLY if it’s absolutely necessary

Attention! Hot steam may escape when the door is opened.
Open the door carefully.

To interrupt a washing programme

a)Open the dishwasher door; the programme will stop.

Close the door; the programme will start from the point at which
it was interrupted.

b)Press the On/Off button, in this case all the indicator lights

turn off. Press the On/Off button again; the programme will start
from the point at which it was interrupted.

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To cancel a washing programme

To cancel a washing programme you have to reset the dishwasher;
press simultaneously the function buttons 2 and 3 for about
2 seconds, the indicator light of the button corresponding to the
running programme starts flashing for about 2 seconds.
After about 2 seconds the indicator lights of all the programme
buttons will illuminate indicating that the running programme has
been cancelled and that the machine has returned to setting mode.
It is now possible to select and start a new washing programme.
If a new washing programme will be selected, check that there is
detergent in the detergent dispenser.

7. To cancel a "delay start"

To cancel a delay start you have to reset the dishwasher; follow the
same instructions given in "To cancel a washing programme".
Cancelling a delay start involves also the cancelling of the set
washing programme.
In this case you have to set the washing programme again.

8. End of the washing programme

The dishwasher will automatically stop.
In the digital display appears 0 (remaining programme time), only

in this case the programme has ended.
If the door is not immediately opened at the end of the

programme, air will circulate inside the dishwasher to prevent
residual steam recondensing on the dishes as water droplets.

This device operates intermittently for about 20 minutes, as
long as the dishwasher is switched on.

If the On/Off button is pressed or the door is opened during these
20 minutes, the device will be automatically cancelled.

Switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On/Off button.
Open the door and wait a few minutes before removing the dishes;

in this way they will be cooler and the drying will be improved.

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9. Unloading the dishwasher

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

Empty the lower basket first and then the upper one; this will
avoid water dripping from the upper basket onto the dishes in the
lower one.

Water may appear on the sides and the door of the dishwasher as
the stainless steel will eventually become cooler then the dishes.

When the washing programme has finished, it is recommended
that the dishwasher is unplugged and the water tap turned off.

"3 in 1" function

This function can be selected together with all programmes.
Place the "3 in 1" combi detergent tablet in the detergent dispenser.
Close the dishwasher’s door and press the "On/Off" button.
Press the "3 in 1" function button, the correspondent indicator light

illuminates. Remember that if this function is selected, it will remain
active also for the following programmes, until it will be deactivated
by pressing the "3 in 1" function button (indicator light off).

Select the required washing programme, after about 3 seconds the
programme will start automatically.

Once the programme is running, the "3 in 1" function can NO longer
be changed. If you want to exclude the "3 in 1" function you have to
cancel the programme setting (see "To cancel a washing programme in
progress") and then deactivate the "3 in 1" function by pressing the
"3 in 1" button.
In this case you have to set a washing programme again.

With the use of "3 in 1" function, the cycle durations given in the
"Washing programmes" chart may change.

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NOTE: if the drying results are not satisfactory it is possible to activate
only the rinse aid dispenser.
The activation/deactivation of the rinse aid dispenser can only be
possible with the 3 in 1 fuction active.

Activation/deactivation of the rinse aid dispenser

(The dishwasher must be switched off)

When the rinse aid dispenser has been activated, the rinse aid
indicator light on the control panel is automatically activated.

1. Press the On/Off button. All programme selection buttons indicator

lights will illuminate (setting mode).
If only one programme selection button indicator light is
illuminated, this means that a washing programme has been set.
The programme must be cancelled: press simultaneously the
function buttons 2 and 3 for about 2 seconds, the indicator light
of the set programme button starts flashing for about 2 seconds.
After about 2 seconds the indicator lights of all the programme
selection buttons will illuminate indicating that the set programme
has been cancelled and that the machine is now in setting mode.

2. Press simultaneously function buttons 2 and 3, until the indicator
lights of the function buttons 1, 2 and 3 start flashing.

3. Press the function button 2, the indicator lights of function
buttons 1 and 3 turn off while the indicator light of the function
button 2 goes on flashing, the digital display indicates the current
setting.

4. To change the setting, press the function button 2 again, the
digital display indicates the new setting.

5. To memorise the operation, switch off the dishwasher by pressing
the On/Off button or wait about 60 seconds after which the
dishwasher will automatically return to setting mode.

Rinse aid dispenser deactivated
Rinse aid dispenser activated

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Maintenance and cleaning

Clean the external surfaces of the machine and control panel with a
damp soft cloth. If necessary use only neutral detergents. Never use
abrasive products, scouring pads or solvent (acetone, trichloroethylene

etc....).

Ensure that the seals around the door, the detergent and rinse aid
dispensers are cleaned regularly with a damp cloth.

We recommend every 3 months to run a 65°C wash programme
without dishes using detergent.

Cleaning the filters

The filters must be checked and cleaned from time to time.
Dirty filters will degrade the washing result.

1. Open the door, remove the lower basket.

2. The dishwasher filter system comprises a coarse filter (A), a

microfilter (B) and a flat filter (C).
Unlock the filter system using the handle on the microfilter, and
remove.

3. Turn the handle about

1

/4a turn anticlockwise and remove.

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4. Take hold of the coarse filter (A) by the handle with the hole and
remove from the microfilter (B).

5. Clean all filters thoroughly under running water.

6. Remove the flat filter (C) from the base of the washing

compartment and clean both faces thoroughly.

7. Put the flat filter (C) back in the base of the washing compartment.

8. Place the coarse filter (A) in the microfilter (B) and press together.

9. Put the filter combination in place and lock by 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.

Attention!

Under no circumstances may the dishwasher be used without filters.
Incorrect repositioning and fitting of the filters will produce poor
washing results.

NEVER try to remove the upper
spray arm.

If residues of soil have clogged the
holes in the upper spray arm,
remove them with a toothpick.

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Prolonged periods of non-operation

If you are not using the machine for any period of time you are
advised to:

1. Unplug the appliance and then turn off the water.

2. Leave the door ajar to prevent the formation of any unpleasant

smells.

3. Leave the inside of the machine clean.

Frost precautions

Avoid placing the machine in a location where the temperature is
below 0°C. If this is unavoidable, empty the machine, close the
appliance door, disconnect the water inlet pipe and empty it.

Moving the machine

If you have to move the machine (moving house etc....):

1. Unplug it.

2. Turn the water tap off.

3. Remove the water inlet and discharge hoses.

4. Pull the machine out together with the hoses.

Avoid over tilting the machine during transportation.

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What to do, when...

Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance or
oversights, which can be solved with the help of the instructions given
here, without calling out an engineer.

...a flashing fault code appears

The intervention of an alarm is indicated by:

- indicator light of the programme in progress is flashing

- a fault code visible in the digital display.

Open the door and carry out the following suggested corrective
actions (see following chart).

Fault code / Malfunction

-Indicator light of the
programme in progress
is flashing

-in the digital display
appears

The machine does not fill
with water

The water tap is blocked or
furred with limescale.

The water tap is turned off.
The filter (where present) in

the threaded hose fitting at
the water inlet valve is
blocked.

Clean out the sink spigot.The sink spigot is blocked.
Check the water drain

hose connection.

Clean the water tap.

Turn the water tap on.
Clean the filter in the

threaded hose fitting.

The water inlet hose has not
been correctly laid or it is
bent or squashed.

Check the water inlet hose
connection.

The water drain hose has not
been correctly laid or it is
bent or squashed.

Possible cause Solutions

-Indicator light of the
programme in progress
is flashing

-in the digital display
appears

The dishwasher will not
drain

Close the water tap and
contact the Service Force
Centre.

Anti-flood device is activated.

-Indicator light of the
programme in progress
is flashing

-in the digital display
appears

Once the checks have been carried out, to continue the programme,
close the door and press the button of the programme that was
running before the intervention of the alarm. The programme will
continue from the point at which it was interrupted. If the fault code
reappears contact your local Service Force Centre.

For other fault codes not described in the above chart will appear,
please contact your Service Force Centre.

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...there are problems when operating the dishwasher

The programme does not
start

Use a different brand of
detergent.

The whistling is not a cause
for concern.

The dishwasher door has not
been properly closed.

Close the door.

The main plug is not plugged
in.

Insert the mains plug.

The fuse has blown in the
household fuse box.

Replace the fuse.

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

If dishes are to be washed
immediately, cancel the
delay start.

There is a whistling noise
during washing

Fault Possible cause Solutions

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...the wash results are not satisfactory

The dishes are not clean

● The wrong washing programme has been selected.

● The dishes were arranged in such a way as to stop water reaching all

parts of the surface. The baskets must not be overloaded.

● The spray arms do not rotate freely due to wrong arrangement of

the load.

● The filters in the base of the washing compartment are dirty or

incorrectly positioned.

● Too little or no detergent has been used.

● Where there are limescales deposits on the dishes; the salt container

is empty or the wrong level of the water softener has been selected.

● The drain hose connection is not correct.

● The salt container cap is not properly closed.

The dishes are wet and dull

● Rinse aid was not used.

● The rinse aid dispenser is empty.

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

● Decrease rinse aid dosing.

Water drops have dried onto glasses and dishes

● Increase rinse aid dosing.

● The detergent may be the cause. Contact the detergent

manufacturer’s consumer care line.

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Service

If after all these checks, the problem persists, contact your local
Service Force Centre, quoting the model (Mod.), product number (PNC)
and serial number (S.N.).

This information can be found on the rating plate located on the side
of the dishwasher door (see picture).

So that you always have these numbers
at hand, we recommend you to make a
note of them here:

Mod. : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PNC : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

S.N. : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Service and spare parts

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 persons may cause injury or
serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Force Centre.
Always insist on genuine spare parts.

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Guarantee terms (Belgium)

Our appliances are produced with the greatest of care. However, a defect may still occur.
Our consumer services department will repair this upon request, either during or after the
guarantee period. The service life of the appliance will not, however, be reduced as a
result.

This declaration of guarantee terms is based on European Union Directive 99/44/EC and
the provisions of the Civil Code. The statutory rights that the consumer has under this
legislation are not affected by this declaration of guarantee terms.

This declaration does not affect the vendor’s statutory warranty to the end user. The
appliance is guaranteed within the context of and in adherence with the following terms:

1. In accordance with provisions laid down in paragraphs 2 to 15, we will remedy free
of charge any defect that occurs within 24 months from the date the appliance is
delivered to the first end user.
These guarantee terms do not apply in the event of use for professional or equivalent
purposes.

2. Performing the guarantee means that the appliance is returned to the condition it
was in before the defect occurred. Defective parts are replaced or repaired.
Parts replaced free of charge become our property.

3. So as to avoid more severe damage, the defect must be brought to our attention
immediately.

4. Applying the guarantee is subject to the consumer providing proof of purchase
showing the purchase and/or delivery date.

5. The guarantee will not apply if damage caused to delicate parts, such as glass
(vitreous ceramic), synthetic materials and rubber, is the result of inappropriate use.

6. The guarantee cannot be called on for minor faults that do not affect the value or
the overall reliability of the appliance.

7. The statutory warranty does not apply when defects are caused by:

● a chemical or electrochemical reaction caused by water,

● abnormal environmental conditions in general,

● unsuitable operating conditions,

● contact with harsh substances.

8. The guarantee does not apply to defects due to transport which have occurred
outside of our responsibility. Nor will the guarantee cover those caused by
inadequate installation or assembly, lack of maintenance or failure to respect the
assembly instructions or directions for use.

9. Defects that result from repairs or measures carried out by people who are not
qualified or expert or defects that result from the addition of non-original
accessories or spare parts are not covered by the guarantee.

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10. Appliances that are easy to transport may be delivered or sent to the consumer
services department. Home repairs are only anticipated for bulky appliances or built­in appliances.

11. If the appliances are built-in, built-under, fixed or suspended in such a way that
removing and replacing them in the place where they are fitted takes more than half
an hour, the costs that result therefrom will be charged for. Connected damage
caused by these removal and replacement operations will be the responsibility of the
user.

12. If, during the guarantee period, repairing the same defect repeatedly is not
conclusive, or if the repair costs are considered disproportionate, in agreement with
the consumer, the defective appliance may be replaced with another appliance of
the same value.
In this event, we reserve the right to ask for a financial contribution calculated
according to the length of time it has been used.

13. A repair under guarantee does not mean that the normal guarantee period will be
extended nor that a new guarantee period begins.

14. We give a twelve month guarantee for repairs, limited to the same defect.

15. Except in the event where liability is legally imposed, this declaration of guarantee

terms excludes any compensation for damage outside the appliance for which the
consumer wishes to assert his rights. In the event of legally admitted liability,
compensation will not exceed the purchase price paid for the appliance.

These guarantee terms are only valid for appliances purchased and used in Belgium. For
exported appliances, the user must first make sure that they satisfy the technical
conditions (e.g.: voltage, frequency, installation instructions, type of gas, etc.) for the
country concerned and that they can withstand the local climatic and environmental
conditions. For appliances purchased abroad, the user must first ensure that they meet
the qualifications required in Belgium. Non-essential or requested adjustments are not
covered by the guarantee and are not possible in all cases.

Our consumer services department is always at your disposal, even after the guarantee
period has expired.

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Address for our consumer services department:

Electrolux Home Products Belgium

ELECTROLUX SERVICE
Bergensesteenweg, 719
1502 Lembeek

Consumer services

Telephone

02/363.04.44

Telefax

02/363.04.00
02/363.04.60

[e-mail]
[e-mail]

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Dimensions:

Electrical connection:

Voltage
Overall power
Fuse

Water supply pressure:

Capacity:

Width 45 cm
Height with worktop 85 cm
Height without worktop 82 cm
Max depth 63 cm
Max depth with open door 118,5 cm

Information on the electrical connection is given on the
rating plate on the inner edge of the dishwasher’s door.

Minimum 50 kPa (0.5 bar)
Maximum 800 kPa (8 bar)

9 place settings

This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives:

- 73/23 or 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications;

- 89/336 or 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent
modifications.

Technical specifications

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Installation instructions

Any electrical and/or plumbing work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician and/or
plumber or competent person.

Remove all packaging before positioning the machine.
If possible, position the machine next to a water tap and a drain.

Fitting under a counter

(kitchen worktop or sink)
By removing the machine’s worktop, you can install it under a close

fitting sink unit or a pre-existing top, providing the dimensions of the
recess correspond to those shown in the picture.

Proceed as follows:

Remove the machine’s worktop by
unscrewing the two rear retaining
screws, pull the worktop from the back
of the machine and slide out the front
slots, lifting the worktop.

Insert the machine after adjusting height
and levelling with the adjustable feet.
When inserting the machine, ensure that
the water inlet and drain hoses are not
kinked or squashed.

During all operations that involve accessibility to internal components
the dishwasher has to be unplugged.

Be sure that once the appliance has been installed, it is easily
accessible for the consumer service department.

If the dishwasher is later used as a free-standing appliance, the
original worktop must be re-mounted.

The plinth on free-standing appliances is not adjustable.

Levelling

Good levelling is essential for correct closure and sealing of the door.
When the appliance is correctly levelled, the door will not catch on

either side of the cabinet.
If the door does not close correctly, loosen or tighten the adjustable

feet until the machine is perfectly level.

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570-600

IN04

820

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Water supply connections

This dishwasher may be fed with either hot (max. 60°) or cold water.
Nevertheless we advise you a cold water supply.
A hot water supply is not always efficient with very soiled crockery as
it shortens the washing programmes a lot.

For making the connection itself, the coupling nut fitted to the
machine’s supply hose is designed to screw onto either a 3/4" inch
gas thread spout or to a purpose made quick-coupling tap such as
the Press-block.

The water pressure must be within the limits given in the "Technical
specifications". Your local Water Authority will advise you on the
average mains pressure in your area.

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

The dishwasher features fill and drain hoses which can be turned
either to the left or the right to suit the installation by means of the
locknut. The locknut must be correctly fitted to avoid water leaks.
(Attention! NOT all models of dishwashers have fill and drain hoses
provided with locknut. In this case, this kind of facility is not
possible).

If the machine is connected to new pipes or pipes which have not
been used for a long time, you should run the water for a few
minutes before connecting the inlet hose.

Do not use, for connection, old hoses which have been used in
another appliance.

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.

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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.

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 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 by the consumer services department.

- Place the water inlet hose in such a way that it is never higher than
the bottom edge of the safety valve.

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Water outlet hose connection

The end of the drain hose can be connected in the following ways:

1. To the sink outlet spigot, securing it to the underside of the work
surface. This will prevent waste water from the sink running into the
machine.

2. Hooked over the edge of the sink using the special curved plastic
guide (if provided with the machine).

3. To a stand pipe provided with vent-hole, minimum internal
diameter 4 cm.

The waste connection must be at a height of between 30 cm
(minimum) and 100 cm (maximum) from the bottom of the
dishwasher.

The drain hose can face either to the right or left of the dishwasher
Ensure the hose is not bent or squashed as this could prevent or slow

down the discharge of water.
The sink plug must not be in place when the machine is draining as

this could cause the water to syphon back into the machine.
If you use a drain hose extension it must be no longer than 2 metres

and its internal diameter must be no smaller than the diameter of the
hose provided.

Likewise the internal diameter of the couplings used for connections
to the waste outlet must be no smaller than the diameter of the hose
provided.

Attention!

Our appliances are supplied with a security device to protect against
the return of dirty water back into the machine.
If the spigot of your sink has a "no return valve" incorporated this can
prevent the correct draining of your dishwasher.
We advise you therefore to remove it.

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Electrical connection

Information concerning the electrical connection is given on the
rating plate on the edge of the dishwasher’s door.

Before plugging the appliance into the wall socket, make sure that:

1. The mains voltage and current rating at the site of installation
match the nominal voltage and current rating given on the rating
plate.

2. The meter, fuses, mains power supply and wall socket can all take
the maximum load required. Make sure that the socket and plug are
compatible without having to use any type of adaptor. If necessary,
have the domestic wiring system socket replaced.

To isolate the dishwasher from mains, remove the mains plug.

Important!
The plug must still be accessible after the appliance has been
installed.

In case that the electrical cable has to be replaced, please contact
your local consumer services department.

The appliance should not be connected to the electrical supply by
means of an extension cable.

Safety standards require the appliance to be earthed.
The manufacture accepts no liability for failure to observe the
above safety precautions.

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Hints for test centres

Testing in accordance with EN 60704 must be carried out with
appliance fully loaded and using the test programme (see "Washing
programmes" chart).

Test 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 "Washing
programmes" chart).

Load:
Rinse aid setting
Detergent dosage:

Position 4 (type III)
5 g + 20 g (type B)

9 standard place settings

Arrangement

lower basket

Arrangement cutlery basket

Arrangement upper

basket without smaller

bowl and salad-bowl

Arrangement upper

basket with smaller bowl

and salad-bowl

Cup racks: position A

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