AEG-Electrolux F88090VI User Manual

FAVORIT 88090 Vi

User manual Dishwasher

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1

Dear Customer

Thank you for choosing one of our highquality products.
With this appliance you will experience the perfect combination of functional
design and cutting edge technology.
Convince yourself that our appliances are engineered to deliver the best per
formance and control  indeed we are setting the highest standards of excel
lence.
In addition to this you find environmental and energy saving aspects as an inte
gral part of our products.
To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this
instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfect
ly and most efficiently.
To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend you to keep it in a
safe place. And please pass it to any future owner of the appliance.
We wish you much joy with your new appliance.

The following symbols are used in this user manual:
Important information concerning your personal safety and information on

3 General information and tips

how to avoid damaging the appliance.

2 Environmental information

Contents

Operating Instructions 5

Safety 5

Diagram of appliance 6

Control panel 7

Switching on for the first time – setting the language 8

Display 9

Basic operation 10

An overview of the menus 10
Adjusting an option/setting 11

Prior to using for the first time 12

Setting the water softener 12
Adding special salt 14
Filling up with rinse aid 15
Setting the acoustic signal 17

In daily use 18

Loading cutlery and dishes 18
Adjusting the height of the upper basket 24
Adding detergent 25
Using 3in1 detergents 27
Selecting the dishwashing cycle (Cycle Table) 29
Starting a dishwashing cycle 31
Setting the delay start 33
Switching off the dishwasher 34

Care and cleaning 35

3Contents

What to do if … 37

Resetting the language 37
Remedying small malfunctions 37
If the dishwashing results are not satisfactory 40

Disposal 41

Technical data 41

Notes for Test Institutes 42

Contents4

Installation and connection instructions 43

Safety information for the installation 43

Installing the dishwasher 44

Connecting the dishwasher 45

Guarantee/Customer Service 47

Service 51

Operating Instructions

1 Safety

Prior to using for the first time

• Follow the ”Instructions for installation and connection”.

Correct use

• The dishwasher is only intended for washing domestic dishes.

• Additions or modifications to the dishwasher are not permitted.

• Use only special salt, detergent and rinse aid suitable for domestic dishwash

ers.

• Do not put any solvents in the dishwasher. This could cause an explosion.

Child safety

• Keep packaging away from children. There is a risk of suffocation.

• Children often do not recognise the hazards associated with electrical appli

ances. Don’t allow children to use the dishwasher unsupervised.

• Make sure that children and pets don’t climb into the dishwasher. Could en
danger life!

• Dishwasher detergents can cause chemical burns to the eyes, mouth and
throat. Could endanger life! Comply with the safety instructions of the dish
washer detergent manufacturer.

• The water in the dishwasher is not for drinking. Risk of chemical burns.

5Operating Instructions

General safety

• Repairs to the dishwasher are only to be carried out by qualified service engi
neers.

• When the dishwasher is not being used, switch it off and shut off the water
tap.

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

• 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.

• Never sit or stand on the open door.

• If the dishwasher is located in a room where there may be a frost, remove the

connection hose from the tap after each use of the dishwasher.

Diagram of appliance6

Diagram of appliance

Upper basket spray arm
and floor spray arm

Water hardness
dial

Dispenser
for special salt

Dispenser
for detergent

Dispenser
for rinse aid

Control panel

Rating plate

Filters

Interior lighting

1 This dishwasher has an internal light that turns on and off when the opening

and closing of the dishwasher’s door occurs.
Internal light equipped with led lamp CLASS 1 in accordance with EN 608251:
1994 + A1:2002 + A2:2001
In case that this light has to be replaced, please contact your local Service Force
Centre.

Control panel

7Control panel

OPTION button

Display

OK/START button

Direction buttons

Button combination
RESET

To use the appliance, always open the dishwasher door first.

Button functions

ON / OFF – Activate/deactivate appliance

Direction but

tons

OPTION – Switching between cycle menu and options menu

OK/START – In cycle menu: start selected cycle

RESET

1) To do this, press the buttons OPTION and OK/START simultaneously.

– Select from menus
– Selecting a value when adjusting options or settings

– When rinsing cycle is in progress: text in display switches briefly from cycle

progress display to rinsing cycle display

– Change SETTINGS… (options menu) in Settings submenu
– In options menu: open and close settings procedure

1)

– Cancel current cycle
– With options and settings: cancel settings procedure
– Switching from options menu to cycle menu
– Switching from settings submenu to options menu

ON/OFF button

Switching on for the first time – setting the language8

Switching on for the first time – setting the language

1. Press the ON/OFF button.
First of all HELLO appears in the display.

As soon as the dishwasher is ready for use,
this is replaced by LANGUAGE ENGLISH; the
word ENGLISH is flashing.

2. Using the direction buttons ( or ) select
the desired language.

3. Press the OK/START button.
This will have changed the display to the

desired language. CHOOSE PROGRAMME is
shown in the display.

3 If you want to change the language at a later time, please see the section “Re

setting the language”.

3 You can adjust the display lighting, by changing the settings BRIGHTNESS and

CONTRAST

1

; see section “Basic operation”.

1. not available with all models

Display

9Display

Information bar

Symbol line

Text line

The information bar consists of a row of illuminated elements.

• In the cycle menu, you can see which position you are currently at within this

menu (the appropriate light will flash).

• During a rinsing cycle, the information bar functions as a cycle progress dis

play. This allows you to see how many cycle sections have still to be completed
(including the current cycle section).

The text in the cycle menu shows the name of the selected cycle and the pre
dicted time remaining in minutes.

• In the options menu, the name of the selected option or setting is shown

along with the currently set value.

• When a rinsing cycle is in progress, you can see in the text display the name of

the current stage of the cycle and the predicted time remaining for the whole
rinsing cycle.
The OPTION button allows you to briefly view the name of the rinsing cycle.

• In the case of a malfunction, a help text will be displayed.
The symbols in the row of symbols have the following meanings:

– Option DELAY START active

– Programme selected for the hygienic cleaning of e.g. babies’ bottles

– Option 3 IN 1 active

– Loudspeaker is switched off; no acoustic signals (SOUND VOLUME setting)

Basic operation10

Basic operation

This section contains basic information regarding the use of your dishwasher.
Please read this section very carefully.

An overview of the menus

Programmes menu

AUTOMATIC

30 MINUTES

70° INTENSIVE

65° NORMAL

ENERGY

50° NORMAL

45° GLASS

PREWASH

OPTION

button

Options menu

DELAY START

SETTINGS…

OK/START

LANGUAGE

WATER HARDNESS

RINSE AID

SOUND VOLUME

BRIGHTNESS

CONTRAST

1. not available with all models

3IN1

button

1

The Programmes menu

• After switching on the dishwasher you will find yourself in the Programmes

menu.

• Select your dishwashing cycle here using the direction buttons ( or ). In

the info status bar your position within the menu is always shown.

• Change to the Options menu using the OPTION button.

The Options menu

• Here go to the desired setting using the direction buttons ( or ).

• For the option DELAY START see the section “Setting a delay start” for the op

tion 3 IN 1 see the section “Before using for the first time”

• Use the OK/START button to switch from the menu item SETTINGS… to the

Settings submenu.

The Settings submenu

Here go to the desired setting using the direction buttons ( or ).

• LANGUAGE

To set the language of the text line in the display; also see the section “Reset
ting the language”.

• WATER HARDNESS

To set the value for water hardness electronically (value range 1 to 10).

• RINSE AID

When option 3 IN 1 is activated: Switch rinseaid addition function on or off.
When option 3 IN 1 is not activated: The rinseaid addition function is always
switched on, even if OFF is selected for RINSEAID.

• SOUND VOLUME

To set the sound volume of the acoustic signals (value range 0 to 5); at 0 the
acoustic signals are switched off.

• BRIGHTNESS

To set the brightness of the display (value range 1 to 10).

• CONTRAST

To set the contrast of the display (value range 1 to 10).

11Basic operation

Adjusting an option/setting

1. Go to the option or setting you want to adjust.

2. Press the OK/START button. The value currently selected will flash.

3. Use the direction buttons ( or ) to select the value required.

4. Press the OK/START button. The newly selected value will be lit up continuously.

5. You can use the direction buttons ( or ) to select another option or setting.

3 By pressing OPTION a selected value is entered. The display will show the first

entry in the options/settings menus.

3 You can use the key combination RESET to cancel a settings procedure.

Prior to using for the first time12

Prior to using for the first time

3

If you wish to use 3 in 1 detergent:
– First read the section “Using 3in1 detergents”.
– Do not fill up with special salt or rinse aid.

If you do not use 3in1 detergent, before using for the first time

1. Set the water softener

2. Fill up with special salt for water softeners

3. Fill up with rinse aid

Setting the water softener

The water softener must be set manually and electronically:

3 To avoid scale deposits on the dishes and in the dishwasher, the dishes must be

washed with soft water, i.e. water with a low lime content. The water softener
must be set according to the table to the water hardness in the area where you
live. Your local water company will be able to give you information about the
water hardness in your area.

The dishwasher must be switched off.

Setting manually:

1. Open the dishwasher door.

2. Remove the lower basket from the

dishwasher.

3. Turn water hardness dial on the left wall of
the dishwasher interior to 1 or 2 (see table).

13Prior to using for the first time

Setting electronically:

1. Press the ON/OFF button.

3 If the name of a stage of a cycle is shown on the display, this means a rinsing cy

cle is active. You must first of all cancel the rinsing cycle:

– Press the RESET key combination.

The display will read CONFIRM CANCEL?

– Press the OK/START button. This will cancel the rinsing cycle.

2. Go to the WATER HARDNESS setting; see section “Adapting an option/setting”.

3. Set WATER HARDNESS to the right setting.

If the water softener is set electronically to “1” this switches off the display of
the REFILL SALT message.

Water hardness Adjusting the hardness setting

1)

in °d

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

19  22
15  18

11  1 4 1,9  2,5 II 3

4  10 0,7  1,8 I/II 2

below 4 below 0.7 I

1) (°d) German degree, measure of the hardness of water

2) [mmol/l] millimol per litre, international unit for water hardness

3) On this setting the length of the dishwashing cycle may be slightly longer.
*) factory setting

in mmol/l

9,0  12,5

7,6  8,9
6,5  7,5
5,1  6,4
4,0  5,0

3,3  3,9
2,6  3,2

2)

Range Manual Electronic

3)

10

9

IV

2*

III

1

8
7
6

5*

4

1

no salt necessary

Prior to using for the first time14

Adding special salt

To decalcify the water softener, it must be filled up with special salt. Use only
special salt suitable for domestic dishwashers.

If you do not use 3 in1 detergent, fill up with special salt:

– Before using the dishwasher for the first time.
– If when starting a cycle the message REFILL SALT is displayed.

1. Open the door and remove the lower
basket.

2. Screw open the lid on the salt dispenser by
turning it anticlockwise.

3. Only when using the dishwasher for the
first time:

Fill the salt dispenser with water.

4. Place the funnel (supplied) over the dis
penser opening.
Fill the dispenser with special salt; the ca
pacity of the dispenser is approx. 1.01.5
kg, depending on the size of the grains. Do
not overfill the dispenser.

3 If water overflows when filling up with special salt, this is completely harmless.

5. Clean away any salt remnants from the dispenser opening.

6. Screw the lid back on in a clockwise direction.

7. Run a dishwashing cycle after filling the salt dispenser with special salt.

This will wash away salt water and salt crystals that have been spilt.

3 Depending on the size of the grains, it can take several hours for the salt to dis

solve in the water and for the message REFILL SALT not to be displayed when
starting a dishwashing cycle.

Filling up with rinse aid

With rinse aid the rinsing water drains away better and so you get smearfree,
gleaming dishes and clear glasses.

If you do not use 3in1 detergent, fill up with rinse aid:

– Before using the dishwasher for the first time.
– If when starting a dishwashing cycle the message REFILL RINSE AID is dis

played.

Use only special rinse aid for dishwashers
and no other liquid detergents.

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

2. Press the release button on the rinse aid
compartment.

3. Open the cover.

15Prior to using for the first time

4. Pour rinse aid in slowly right up to the bro
ken “max” line;
this corresponds to a volume of approx.
140 ml when full.

5. Press the lid shut until it clicks into place.

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

Otherwise there will be too much foam
when rinsing.

Prior to using for the first time16

Setting the amount of rinse aid required

3 Only change the amount dispensed, if smears, milky spots (reduce the amount)

or dried on water spots (increase the amount) can be seen on glasses and dishes.
(See section “If dishwashing results are not satisfactory”.) The dosage can be set
from 16. The dosage is preset to “4” in the factory.

1. Open the dishwasher door.

2. Press the release button on the rinse aid

compartment.

3. Open the cover.

4. Set the dosage level.

5. Press the lid shut until it clicks into place.

6. If rinse aid has leaked out, wipe it away

with a cloth.

17Prior to using for the first time

Setting the acoustic signal

In addition to the optical display (e.g. indicating the end of the cycle, errors) you
can also choose to set an acoustic signal.

1. Press the ON/OFF button.

3 If the name of a stage of a cycle is shown on the display, this means a rinsing cy

cle is active. You must first of all cancel the rinsing cycle:

– Press the RESET key combination.

The display will read CONFIRM CANCEL?

– Press the OK/START button. This will cancel the rinsing cycle.

2. Go to the SOUND VOLUME setting; see the section “Adapting an option/setting”.

3. Set the value for the sound volume.

You can set a value from 0 to 5. At 5 the acoustic signals are very loud, at 0 no
acoustic signals are emitted; in addition the symbol is lit in the display.

In daily use18

In daily use

Loading cutlery and dishes

1 Sponges, cleaning cloths and any other objects that can absorb water must not

be washed in the dishwasher. Plastic and Tefloncoated dishes and pans tend to
retain water droplets. These dishes and pans therefore do not dry as well as
those made of china and stainless steel.

For washing in the dishwasher, the following cutlery/dishes/pots and pans

are not suitable: are of limited suitability:

• Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or
mother of pearl handles

• Plastic items that are not heat re
sistant

• Older cutlery with cement
that is sensitive to temperature

• Dishes or cutlery with glued parts

• Pewter or copper items

• Lead crystal glass

• Steel items that rust

• Wooden boards/platters

• Items made from synthetic materials

• Before loading the dishes, you should:
– Remove the worst of the food residues.

– Soak pans with burnton food residues.

• When loading the dishes and cutlery, please note:
– Dishes and cutlery must not impede the rotation of the spray arms.

– Load bowls, cups, glasses, pans, etc. with the opening downwards so that

water cannot collect in them

– Dishes and items of cutlery must not lie inside one another or cover one an

other

– To avoid damage to glasses, they must not touch one another
– Don’t put small items (e.g. lids) in the baskets for the dishes, but in the cut

lery basket, so that they can’t fall through the holes.

• Only wash stoneware in the dishwasher if it is spe
cifically marked by the manufacturer as being dish
washersafe.

• Glazed patterns may fade if washed very frequently
in the dishwasher.

• Silver and aluminium parts have a tendency to dis
colour during washing. Food remains, e.g. egg white,
egg yolk and mustard often cause discoloration and
staining on silver. Therefore always clean food resi
dues from silver immediately, if it is not to be
washed straight after use.

• Glass can become dull after a large number of wash
es.

19In daily use

Loading cutlery

1 Warning: Sharp knives and other items of cutlery with sharp edges must be laid

in the cutlery rack or in the upper basket to avoid the risk of injury.
To ensure that all items of cutlery in the cutlery basket can be reached by the

water, you should:

1.Place the grid insert on the cutlery
basket

2.Place forks and spoons in the cutlery
basket's grid insert with their han
dles pointing downwards.

For larger utensils, such as whisks, leave off one half of the cutlery grid.

The cutlery basket can be opened out.
Always make sure that you put your hand

around both parts of the twopart handle
when removing it from the dishwasher.

1. Place the cutlery basket on a table or work
surface.

2. Open out the twopart handle.

3. Remove cutlery.

In daily use20

Pots, Pans, Large Plates

Load larger and heavily soiled dishes and
pans in the lower basket.
(Max. diameter for plates 29 cm).

To make it easier to load larger dishes, all
rear plate rests in the lower basket can be
folded down.

Beer glasses and champagne
glasses

Up to four wheat beer glasses, Pils glasses,
etc. can be hung in the beer glass holders
on the lefthand side in the bottom basket.
If necessary, the beer glass holders can be
folded up out of the way.

The beer glass holders can be replaced with
two cup racks supplied as extras, which
also serve as Prosecco glass or champagne
glass holders.

1. Remove beer glass holders by pulling up
wards and pressing lightly on the hooks
from below.

2. Attach cup racks onto the horizontal bars
A or B using the hooks. Press lightly to

snap onto the hooks.

3. Remove the cup racks in the same way as
for the beer glass holders.

4. For wheat beer glasses of normal size at
tach the beer glass holders to horizontal
bar A, for much shorter glasses on B.

21In daily use

The bars that fix the beer glass holders or
cup racks can be removed, if required.

1. Push the bars back using the thumbs (see
the picture).

1 Important: Risk of injury:

Do not take hold of the bars with the hand;
place the hand under the bars on the cut
lery basket for support.

In daily use22

2. Fix the bars again by pushing them
forwards.

Cups, Glasses, Coffee Service

Load smaller, fragile crockery and long,
sharp cutlery in the upper basket.

• Arrange items of crockery on and under

the folding cup racks so that they are
offset from each other and water can
reach all items.

• The cup racks can be folded up out of the

way for tall crockery items.

• Lay or hang wine and brandy glasses in

the slots in the cup racks.

• For glasses with long stems, fold the

glass rack to the right, otherwise fold it
away to the left.

• The row of spikes on the left of the upper

basket is also in two parts and can be
folded away.
Spikes not folded away: place glasses,
mugs etc. in the upper basket.
Spikes folded away: More room for serv
ing dishes.

23In daily use

In daily use24

Adjusting the height of the upper basket

Maximum height of dishes in the

Upper basket Lower basket

with upper basket raised 22 cm 30 cm

with upper basket lowered 24 cm 29 cm

3 The height of the baskets can also be adjusted when they are loaded.

Raising / Lowering the upper basket

1. Pull out the upper basket completely.

2. Holding the upper basket by the handle,

raise it as far as it will go and then lower it
vertically.
The upper basket will latch into the lower
or the upper position.

Adding detergent

Detergents remove the dirt from dishes and
cutlery.
The detergent must be added before the
cycle starts.

1 Only use detergent intended for domestic

dishwashers.
The detergent compartment is located on

the inside of the door.

1. If the lid is closed:
Press the release button.
The lid will spring open.

2. Place the detergent in the detergent dis
penser. The markings indicate the dosing
levels for powder detergents: “20/30” cor
responds to approx.
20/30 ml of detergent.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
with regard to dosing and storage.

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

25In daily use

3 In the case of very heavily soiled dishes, fill

the adjoining compartment (1) with addi
tional detergent. This detergent comes into
use during the prewash cycle.

In daily use26

Concentrated detergents

Today’s detergents for dishwashers are almost exclusively lowalkaline concen
trated detergents with natural enzymes in tablet or powder form.

2 Using 50°C dishwashing cycles in conjunction with these concentrated deter

gents reduces pollution and is good for your dishes, as these dishwashing cycles
are specially matched to the dirtdissolving properties of the enzymes in con
centrated detergents. It is for this reason that using 50 °C dishwashing cycles in
conjunction with concentrated detergents can achieve the same cleaning results
that can otherwise only be achieved using 65 °C cycles.

Detergent tablets

3 Detergent tablets from different manufacturers dissolve at different rates. For

this reason, some detergent tablets do not attain their full cleaning power dur
ing short cycles. Therefore please use dishwashing cycles with prewash when
using detergent tablets.

27In daily use

Using 3in1 detergents

These products are detergents with a combined cleaning, rinsing and salt func
tion.

When the 3in1 function is activated,
– the addition of special salt and rinse aid from the respective dispenser is pre

vented.

– If the salt and rinse aid dispensers are empty, this is not indicated.
– The dishwashing cycles can be up to 30 minutes longer.

3 If you want to use 3in1 detergents, check whether these detergents are suitable

for your water hardness. (Follow manufacturer’s instructions!)
If your water hardness is higher than that recommended by the manufacturer
but you would nevertheless like to use 3in1 detergent, proceed as follows:

• With the 3in1 function selected, set the water softener one hardness setting

lower than when rinsing without 3in1 detergent.

• Fill up the dispenser (if this is empty) with special salt.
The dishwasher remembers the two different settings of the degree of hardness

for rinsing with and without 3in1 function.

If you want to use 3in1 products

1. Press the ON/OFF button.

2. Go to the 3 IN 1 option.

3. Set the value to ON (see section “Adjusting an option/setting” symbol lights

up in the symbol line.
Before the start of the dishwashing cycle put 3in1 detergent in the detergent

dispenser.

In daily use28

3 As the rinse aid inflow is automatically switched off when the 3in1 function is

activated, it may come about because of the different quality standards in the
3in1 detergent, that the dishes do not dry sufficiently.
If this happens, proceed as follows (see section “Adding rinse aid”):

• Fill up the dispenser (if this is empty) with rinse aid.

• Set rinse aid dosage to “2” mechanically.

• Activate rinse aid inflow.

If you do not want to use 3in1 products any more

If you want to stop using 3in1 products, please do the following:

• Deactivate the 3in1 function.

• Fill up the dispensers for salt and rinse aid again.

• Switch the water softener to the highest setting and perform up to three nor

mal cycles without loading any dishes.

• Then set the water softener to the water hardness in your area.

If you want to use 4in1 products

When using "4 in 1" detergents that integrate also anti glass corrosion agent
into "3 in 1" formula, please follow the same indication as given for "3 in 1" de
tergents.

Selecting the dishwashing cycle (Cycle Table)

29In daily use

Dishwashing

cycle

AUTOMATIC

(50°65°)

30 MINUTES

(60°)

2)

3)

Suitable

for:

Dinner service and
cookware

Dishes, excluding
saucepans

Type of

soiling

normally soiled,
driedon food remains

just used, lightly to nor
mally soiled

Programme

sequence

Prewash

Main wash

Intermediate rinse

• •

1 to 2x

• •

 •  • 

Final rinse

Consumption

values

Drying

Length (minutes)

90  125

30

1)

Energy (kWh)

1,1  1,6

0,8

heavily soiled,

70° INTENSIVE

65° NORMAL

Dinner service and

4)

cookware

Dinner service and
cookware

driedon food remains, in
particular protein and
starch

normally soiled
driedon food remains

• •

2x

• •

• • • • •

1,8  2,0

120  130

1,4  1,6

95  105

Dinner service and

ENERGY

5)

(50°)

50° NORMAL

cookware, tempera
turesensitive crock
ery

Dinner service and
cookware

normally soiled • • • • •

normally soiled • • • • •

130  150

0,95  1,05

85  95

1,1  1,2

Dessert dishes and

45° GLASS

coffee service, deli
cate glassware

lightly soiled  •

2x

• •

73

0,9

Used dishes that are be

PREWASH

6)

(cold)

All types of dishes

ing stored in the dish
washer and are to be
washed later.

•    

12

< 0,1

1) The consumption values were obtained under standardised conditions. They depend on how full the baskets for
the dishes are. Variations are therefore possible in practice.

2) When using this cycle the degree of water clouding determines the amount of soiling on the dishes. The length
of the cycle and water and energy consumption can vary greatly – depending upon the load and how dirty the
dishes are. Depending upon the soiling, the temperature of the water will be automatically adjusted to between
50°C and 65°C.

3) When using this cycle, only load the dishwasher half full.

4) During the final rinse, the temperature is increased to 68° for 10 minutes to sanitize e.g. babies’ bottles, plastic
chopping boards or jam jars.

5) Test programme for Test Institutes

6) This cycle does not need any detergent.

Water (litres)

12  23

9

23  25

18  20

12  14

15  17

15

4

In daily use30

Selecting a programme

When your dishes look like this, select:
an intensive programme.

a normal or energysaving programme.

a short programme (e.g. 30 minute pro
gramme).

31In daily use

Starting a dishwashing cycle

1. Check that the spray arms can turn freely.

2. Turn the water tap on fully.

3. Press the ON/OFF button.

4. Use the direction buttons ( or ) to select the cycle required.

The name of the selected rinsing cycle will flash. The predicted duration of the
cycle is displayed to the right of the cycle name.

5. Press the OK/START button.
A light signal in the form of a dot appears at floor level.

3 If the dishwasher is built in at high level with flush fitting cupboard doors, the

light signal cannot be seen.
The dot shaped light signal is not dangerous. (It is not a laser.) It lights up while
a dishwasher cycle is running and goes out when the cycle ends.

In the text display you will see the name of the current stage of the cycle. Beside
this you will see the predicted time remaining in minutes.
The OPTION button allows you to briefly view the name of the rinsing cycle in
the display.

3 A rinsing cycle can only be started from the cycle menu.

3 During the rinsing cycle, the remaining time shown on the display is adjusted

according to the size of the load, degree of soiling, etc.

3 You cannot make changes to the options or settings while a rinsing cycle is in

progress.

In daily use32

Interrupting or aborting a dishwashing cycle

Only interrupt a dishwashing cycle that is in progress if it is absolutely necessary.

Interrupting the dishwashing programme by opening the dishwasher door

1 Hot steam may escape when the door is opened. There is a risk of scalding.

1. Open the door carefully. The dishwashing cycle will stop, in the display: PLEASE
CLOSE DOOR

2. Close the door. The cycle will continue.
Aborting the rinsing cycle

1. Press the RESET key combination.

On the display: CONFIRM CANCEL ?

2. Press the OK/START button.
The cycle is stopped. On the display: CHOOSE CYCLE

3. If you want to start a new cycle, check whether there is any detergent in the dis
penser.

3 Turning off the dishwasher will only interrupt a selected dishwashing cycle, not

cancel it. The cycle will recommence after turning the dishwasher back on again.

33In daily use

Setting the delay start

3 With the delay start you can delay the start of a dishwashing cycle for between 1 and

19 hours. First of all set the delay start and then the desired dishwashing cycle.

1. Go to the DELAY START option; see section “Adapting an option/setting”.

2. Set the period by which you wish to delay the start in hours.

In the symbol line of the display .

3. Press the OPTION button, to change to the Programmes menu.

4. Select programme and start.

First of all the preset time delay until the start runs down. In the display you see the
time remaining until the start of the dishwashing cycle. After the time delay until the
start has elapsed, the dishwashing cycle starts automatically, the symbol goes out.

Cancel delay start:

You can cancel a timedelay in progress at any time.

1. Press the RESET key combination.
On the display: CONFIRM CANCEL ?

2. Press the OK/START button.
The delay start is cancelled. The set rinsing cycle will begin.

In daily use34

Switching off the dishwasher

When the dishwasher cycle has ended, the dot shaped light signal below the
door of the appliance goes out.
If the acoustic signal has been enabled, a continuous tone will sound for approx.
15 seconds at the end of the dishwashing cycle.
If the dishwasher door is not opened, the acoustic signal will repeat after 3 min
utes and again after 6 minutes.
With some dishwashing cycles, the drying fan continues to run even after the
end of the cycle.

1 Carefully open the door. Hot steam may escape.

• Hot dishes are sensitive to knocks. Therefore leave the dishes to cool for about

15 minutes before removing them. You also get a better drying result.

• Dishes dry more quickly if you open the door for a moment after the cycle has

ended and then leave it slightly open.

1. Press the ON/OFF button. Display goes out.

2. Turn off the water tap.

Removing the dishes

3 It is normal for the inner door and the dispensers to be damp.

• Empty the lower basket first, then the upper basket. This way you avoid drip

ping water from the upper basket onto dishes in the lower basket.

• The dishwasher's interior light will always be on when the door of the appli

ance is open. Therefore, in order to save energy, you should always close the
door of the dishwasher after having loaded or removed dishes.

Care and cleaning

35Care and cleaning

1

Do not use furniture care products or aggressive cleaners.

• When necessary, clean the dishwasher’s controls with a soft cloth and clean

warm water.

• Occasionally check the internal dispensers, door seal and water inlet filter (if

fitted) for dirt and clean them, if necessary.

Cleaning the filters

3 The filters must be regularly checked and

cleaned. Dirty filters will spoil the wash re
sults.

1. Open the door and remove the lower basket.

2. Turn the handle about ¼ of a turn anticlock

wise (A) and remove the filter system (B).

3. Grasp the grip hole on the fine filter (1) and
remove it from the microfilter (2).

4. Clean all filters thoroughly under running
water.

Care and cleaning36

5. Remove the flat filter (3) from the base of
the washing compartment and clean both
surfaces thoroughly.

6. Reinsert the flat filter.

7. Place the fine filter in the microfilter and fit

the two together.

8. Insert the filter system in place and lock it by
turning the handle clockwise as far as it will
go. Ensure that the flat filter does not pro
trude above the base of the washing com
partment.

1 Under no circumstances may the dishwasher be used without its filters.

What to do if …

Resetting the language

37What to do if …

You can reset the display language to the default setting at any time. Besides
the language, the CONTRAST

1. Press the key combination RESET repeatedly until the display no longer alters.

2. Hold down the key combination RESET for six seconds.

In the text line you will see LANGUAGE ENGLISH. The word ENGLISH will flash.

3. Use the direction buttons or to select the required language.

4. Press the OK/START button.

5. If necessary, adjust the values for CONTRAST

operation” section.

1

and BRIGHTNESS settings will also be reset.

1

and BRIGHTNESS; see the “Basic

Remedying small malfunctions

In the event of a fault, the light signal at floor level flashes.
If the acoustic signal is activated, warning tones sound if there are faults.
If one of the following fault messages is displayed in the display during opera
tion:

– OPEN THE TAP
– DRAIN BLOCKED

Remedy the fault, then restart the dishwashing cycle. The cycle will continue.

In the case of other fault messages:

– Cancel the dishwashing cycle.
– Switch the appliance off and on again.
– Select dishwashing cycle.
– Press the OK/START button.

If the fault is displayed again, please contact the Customer Care Department
and inform them of the fault message.

1. not available with all models

What to do if …38

Malfunction Possible cause Remedy

1 short warning tone,
continuously repeated, can
be heard,
in the display: OPEN THE
TAP

2 short warning tones,
continuously repeated, can
be heard,
in the display: DRAIN
BLOCKED
(There is water in the dish
washer’s internal dispenser)

3 short warning tones,
continuously repeated, can
be heard,
in the display: SERVICE
CODE

1 long warning tone can
be heard,
in the display: SPRAYARM
BLOCKED

In the display: PLEASE
CLOSE DOOR

The cycle is not starting.

Water tap is blocked with
limescale or faulty.

The tap is turned off. Turn the tap on.

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

Filters in the base of the wash
ing compartment are blocked.

Water inflow hose
has not been correctly posi
tioned.

The sink outlet is blocked. Clean out sink outlet.

Water drain hose
has not been correctly posi
tioned.

The antiflood system has been
triggered.

The top basket spray arm is
blocked.

The door of the dishwasher is
open.

The mains plug is not
plugged in.

A fuse in the house’s wiring sys
tem is defective.

For dishwasher models with a
delay start timer:
A start time has been selected.

Check the water tap and have it
repaired if necessary.

Clean the filter in the threaded
hose fitting.

Abort the dishwashing cycle (see
section: Starting a dishwashing
cycle);
clean filters (see section: Clean
ing the filters).

Check the position of the hose.

Check the position of the hose.

First shut off the water tap, then
switch off the appliance and
contact the Customer Care De
partment.

Open the door carefully .
Hot steam may escape when the
door is opened. There is a risk of
scalding. Arrange the dishes and
cutlery in the baskets so that the
spray arm above can rotate free
ly. Close the dishwasher door.

Close the dishwasher door.

Plug in mains plug.

Replace fuse.

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

Malfunction Possible cause Remedy

The dishwashing compartment
is made from rustfree stain
less steel. Rust spots in the

Rust spots are visible in the
dishwashing compartment.

washing compartment are due
to rust particles from external
sources (rust particles from wa
ter pipes, pans, cutlery, etc.). Re

Only wash cutlery, dishes and
pans that are suitable for dish
washer use.

move such spots with a
commerciallyavailable clean
ing product for stainless steel.

Decalcify appliance with com
mercially available agents for

A whistling noise can be
heard when washing dish
es.

The whistling is not a cause for
concern.

cleaning dishwashers.
If the noises can still be heard
after decalcifying the machine,
use a different brand of deter
gent for washing cutlery and
dishes.

The dishwasher interior
light does not come on.

The mains plug is not
plugged in.

The bulb in the interior light is
faulty.

Plug in mains plug.

Contact the Customer Care De
partment.

39What to do if …

What to do if …40

If the dishwashing results are not satisfactory

The dishes are still dirty.

• The wrong dishwashing cycle was selected.

• The dishes were loaded is such a way that the dishwashing water did not

reach all items. The baskets for the dishes must not be overloaded.

• Filters in the floor of the dishwasher are not clean or incorrectly inserted.

• Good quality detergent was not used, or too little was used.

• In the case of scale deposits on the dishes: The special salt dispenser is empty

or the water softening system has been incorrectly set.

• The drain hose is incorrectly positioned.

• If at the end of the dishwashing cycle there is still detergent left in the deter

gent dispenser, either the spray arm was jammed or the spray arm jets are
blocked with pollutants in the dishwashing water.
You have the option of removing the spray arms from their fixture for clean
ing (see section “Care and Cleaning”).

The dishes do not dry and are not shining.

• Poor quality rinse aid was used.

• The rinse aid dispenser is empty.

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

• Lower rinse aid dosage.

There are dried water drops on the glasses and dishes.

• Increase rinse aid dosage.

• The detergent may be the cause. Contact the detergent manufacturer's cus

tomer advice centre.

Glass corrosion

• Contact the detergent manufacturer's customer advice centre.

Disposal

41Disposal

2

Packaging material

The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. The
plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dis
pose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community
waste disposal facilities.

2 Old appliance

The symbol W on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product

may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equip
ment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent po
tential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For
more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your
local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.

1 Warning! When your appliance has finished its working life, remove the plug

from the socket. Cut off the cable and plug and dispose of them.
Break the door lock so that the door no longer shuts. This prevents children from
trapping themselves inside and endangering their lives.

Technical data

Capacity: 12 place settings including serving dishes

Permitted water pressure: 0.11.0 MPa (= 10100 N/cm2 = 110 bar )

Electrical connection: See the rating plate on the righthand side of the dishwasher’s in

Dimensions: 820  880 x 596 x 555 (H x W x D in mm)

Max. weight: 45 kg

5

terior door .

Notes for Test Institutes42

Notes for Test Institutes

Testing in accordance with EN 60704 must be carried out with the appliance
fully loaded and using the test cycle (see “Cycle Table”).
Tests in accordance with EN 50242 must be carried out when the salt dis
penser in the water softener and the rinse aid dispenser have been filled with
salt and rinse aid respectively, and using the test cycle (see “Cycle Table”).

Full load: 12 place settings including serving dishes

Amount of detergent re
quired:

Rinse aid setting: 4 (Type III)

5g + 25g (Type B)

Example loading arrangements:

Upper basket

*) If there are cup racks in place on the lefthand side or the cutlery tray is in place, remove them.

Lower basket with cutlery basket

*)

*)

Cutlery basket

*) If necessary, you can remove the cup racks on the lefthand side and/or the beer glass holder.

Installation and connection instructions

1 Safety information for the installation

• Only transport the dishwasher in an upright position, otherwise salt water

may run out.

• Before using the dishwasher for the first time, check for any damage caused in

transport. Do not under any circumstances connect an appliance that is dam
aged. In the case of damage, please contact your supplier.

• Never use the dishwasher if the mains cable, water inlet or drain hose are

damaged; or if the control panel, work top or plinth area are damaged such
that the inside of the appliance is freely accessible.

• Always plug the mains plug into a correctly installed shockproof socket.

• Prior to using the appliance for the first time, ensure that the rated voltage

and type of supply on the rating plate match that of the supply where the ap
pliance is to be installed. The fuse rating is also to be found on the rating plate.

• Multiway plugs / connectors and extension cables must not be used. This

could constitute a fire hazard through overheating.

• The dishwasher’s cable must only be replaced by the Customer Care Depart

ment or a registered electrician.

• A water inlet hose with safety valve must only be replaced by the Customer

Care Department.

43Installation and connection instructions

Installing the dishwasher44

Installing the dishwasher

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

is stable and level in all directions.

• To compensate for unevenness in the floor and to match the height of the ap

pliance to that of surrounding units, extend the threaded feet using a screw
driver.

• Adjust the rear foot of the appliance using a cordless screwdriver from the

front of the appliance (see installation template).

• The drain hose, inlet hose and mains cable must be laid so that they are able to

move freely within the plinth area, and so that they are not kinked or crushed
when the dishwasher is in position.

• The dishwasher must also be screwed tightly to the work surface or to the ad

joining units. This is essential to ensure the dishwasher does not tip up.

Dishwashers that can be integrated

(see installation template supplied)
Using the installation template supplied split cupboard doors can be easily in

stalled and firmly fitted.

Connecting the dishwasher

Connecting to the water supply

• 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 in

stantaneous water heaters.

Permitted water pressure

45Connecting the dishwasher

Lowest permitted water pressure:
0,1 MPa ( = 1 bar = 10 N/cm

Highest permitted water pressure:

1 MPa ( = 10 bar = 100 N/cm

2

)

2

)

Consult your plumber if the water pressure is
less than 0,1 MPa.

If the water pressure is greater than
1 MPa, a pressure reduction valve must be used
(available from your dealer).

Connecting the inlet hose

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

connected.
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 fitted with either a plastic
or a metal nut:
– Only tighten the nut hand tight.
Then do a visual check for water tightness. (Make sure that the tap is not drip
ping.)

3 So that access to the tap in the kitchen is not restricted by the use of the dish

washer, we recommend installing an additional tap, or fitting a Tbranch to the
existing tap.

1 WARNING!  Dangerous voltage

(This does apply to dishwashers with safety
valve).
The electrical cable for the safety valve is in
the doublewalled water inlet hose and is
live.
Therefore do not immerse the water inlet
hose or the safety valve in water.

Connecting the dishwasher46

Water drainage

Drain hose

1 The drain hose must not be kinked, crushed

or entangled.

• Connecting the drain hose:

maximum permitted height above the
bottom edge of the appliance: 60 cm.

Extension hoses

• Extension hoses are available from your

dealer or from our Customer Care Depart
ment. To ensure that the function of the
appliance is not impeded, the internal di
ameter of extension hoses must be 19 mm.

• The total length including extension hoses

must not exceed 4 metres.

Sink outlet connection

• The outlet of the drain hose (ø 19 mm) fits all commonly available sink outlet

types. The outer diameter of the sink outlet connection must be at least 15
mm.

• The drain hose must be fixed to the sink outlet connection using the hose

clamp supplied.

permitted distance

Antiflood system

For protection from water damage, the dishwasher is equipped with a antiflood
system.
In the event of a fault, the safety valve in the water inlet hose immediately in
terrupts the supply of water to the appliance.

Electrical connection

Details about the voltage, type of supply and the fuses required are to be found
on the rating plate. The rating plate is located on the righthand inner edge of
the dishwasher door.

To isolate the dishwasher from the mains, pull out the mains plug.

Important:

– Safety standards require the appliance to be earthed. The manufacturer ac

cepts no liability for failure to observe the above safety precautions.

– The plug must be accessible after the appliance has been installed.

Guarantee/Customer Service

Belgium

DECLARATION OF GUARANTEE TERMS.
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 pro
visions 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 purpos
es.

2. Performing the guarantee means that the appliance is returned to the condition it was in be

fore 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 ce

ramic), 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 assem
bly, 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.

10.Appliances that are easy to transport may be delivered or sent to the consumer services de

partment. Home repairs are only anticipated for bulky appliances or builtin 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 re
placement operations will be the responsibility of the user.

47Guarantee/Customer Service

Guarantee/Customer Service48

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 defec
tive 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 ex

cludes 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 export
ed appliances, the user must first make sure that they satisfy the technical conditions (e.g.: volt
age, 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.

Address for our consumer services department:
Belgium

Electrolux Home Products Belgium
ELECTROLUX SERVICE
Bergensesteenweg 719
1502 Lembeek

Email: [e-mail]

Consumer services 02/363.04.44 02/363.04.00

Tel.: Fax.:

02/363.04.60

Luxembourg

Tel.: Fax.:

GrandDuché de Luxembourg
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS
Rue de Bitbourg. 7
L1273 LuxembourgHamm

Email: consumer[e-mail]

Consumer services 00 352 42 4311 00 352 42 431360

49Guarantee/Customer Service

European Guarantee

This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux in each of the countries listed at the back of this user manual, for
the period specified in the appliance guarantee or otherwise by law. If you move from one of these coun
tries to another of the countries listed below the appliance guarantee will move with you subject to the fol
lowing qualifications:

•

The appliance guarantee starts from the date you first purchased the appliance which will be evidenced
by production of a valid purchase document issued by the seller of the appliance.

•

The appliance guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in
your new country of residence for this particular model or range of appliances.
The appliance guarantee is personal to the original purchaser of the appliance and cannot be transferred

•

to another user.

•

The appliance is installed and used in accordance with instructions issued by Electrolux and is only used
within the home, i.e. is not used for commercial purposes.

The appliance is installed in accordance with all relevant regulations in force within your new country of

•

residence.

The provisions of this European Guarantee do not affect any of the rights granted to you by law.

www.electrolux.com

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Albania [phone] Rr. Pjeter Bogdani Nr. 7 Tirane

Belgique/België/
Belgien

Èeská republika [phone] Budìjovická 3, Praha 4, 140 21

Danmark [phone] Sjællandsgade 2, 7000 Fredericia

Deutschland [phone] Muggenhofer Str. 135, 90429 Nürnberg

Eesti [phone] Mustamäe tee 24, 10621 Tallinn

España [phone]

France www.electrolux.fr

Great Britain [phone]

Hellas [phone] Limnou Str., 54627 Thessaloniki

Hrvatska [phone] Slavonska avenija 3, 10000 Zagreb

Ireland [phone] Long Mile Road Dublin 12

Italia [phone] C.so Lino Zanussi, 26  33080 Porcia (PN)

Latvija [phone] Kr. Barona iela 130/2, LV1012, Riga

Lietuva [phone] Ozo 10A, LT 08200 Vilnius

Luxembourg [phone] Rue de Bitbourg, 7, L1273 Hamm

Magyarország [phone]

[phone] Bergensesteenweg 719, 1502 Lembeek

Carretera M300, Km. 29,900
Alcalá de Henares Madrid

Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire
LU4 9QQ

H1142 Budapest XIV,
Erzsébet királyné útja 87

Guarantee/Customer Service50

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Nederland [phone]

Norge [phone] Risløkkvn. 2 , 0508 Oslo

Österreich [phone] Herziggasse 9, 1230 Wien

Polska [phone] ul. Kolejowa 5/7, Warszawa

Portugal [phone]

Romania [phone] Str. Garii Progresului 2, S4, 040671 RO

Schweiz/Suisse/
Svizzera

Slovenija [phone]

Slovensko [phone]

Suomi www.electrolux.fi

Sverige [phone]

[phone] Industriestrasse 10, CH5506 Mägenwil

Türkiye [phone]

Россия [phone]

Vennootsweg 1, 2404 CG 
Alphen aan den Rijn

Quinta da Fonte  Edificio Gonçalves Zarco  Q 35
2774  518 Paço de Arcos

Electrolux Ljubljana d.o.o.
Gerbiceva 98, 1000 Ljubljana

Electrolux Slovakia s.r.o., Electrolux Domáce spot
rebièe SK, Seberíniho 1, 821 03 Bratislava

Electrolux Service, S:t Göransgatan 143,
S105 45 Stockholm

Tarlabaþý caddesi no : 35 Taksim
Istanbul

129090 Москва, Олимпийский
проспект, 16, БЦ „Олимпик“

Service

In the event of technical faults, please first check whether you can remedy the
problem yourself with the help of the operating instructions (section “What to
do if…”).

If you were not able to remedy the problem yourself, please contact the Cus
tomer Care Department or one of our service partners.

In order to be able to assist you quickly, we
require the following information:

– Model description
– Product number (PNC)
– Serial number (S No.)

(for numbers see rating plate)

– Type of fault
– Any error messages displayed by the ap

pliance

So that you have the necessary reference numbers from your appliance at hand,
we recommend that you write them in here:

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