Aeg-electrolux FAVORIT EXPRESS User Manual

FAVORIT EXPRESS

User manual	Dishwasher
Benutzerinformation	Geschirrspüler

2 Contents

Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products.

To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly 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.

Contents

	Operating instructions	3		Multitab function	16
	Safety information	3		Washing programmes	18
	Correct use	3		Setting and starting a washing programme
	General safety	3			19
	Child safety	3
				Interrupting a washing programme	19
	Installation	4
				Cancelling a washing programme	20
	Product description	4
				Setting and starting a washing programme
	Control panel	5		with delay start	20
				Cancelling a delay start	20
	Cancel button	6
				End of the washing programme	20
	Programme selection buttons	6
				Standby mode	20
	Save energy button	6
				Removing the load	21
	Delay start button	7
				Care and cleaning	21
	Digital display	7
	Function buttons	7		Cleaning the filters	21
	Setting mode	7		External cleaning	22
	Use of the appliance	7		Frost precautions	22
				What to do if…	22
	Setting the water softener	8
				Technical data	24
	Manual adjustment	8
	Electronic adjustment	9		Installation instructions	24
	Use of dishwasher salt	9
				Installation	24
	Use of rinse aid	10
				Fitting under a counter	24
	Adjusting the rinse aid dosage	10		Do these steps to remove the appliance
	Loading cutlery and dishes	11		worktop:	25
				Adjusting the level of the appliance	25
	Helpful hints and tips	11
				Water connection	26
	Lower basket	12
	Cutlery basket	12		Water inlet hose	26
	Upper basket	13		Water drain hose	26
	Adjustment of the height of the upper			Electrical connection	27
	basket	14
				Environment concerns	27
	Use of detergent	15

Subject to change without notice

Safety information	3

Operating instructions

Safety information

For your safety and correct operation of the appliance, read this manual carefully before installation and use. Always keep these instructions with the appliance even if you move or sell it. Users must fully know the operation and safety features of the appliance.

Correct use

•The appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use.

•Only use the appliance to clean household utensils that are applicable for dishwashers.

•Do not put solvents in the appliance. Risk of explosion.

•Put the knives and all items with sharp points in the cutlery basket with their points down. If not, put in a horizontal position in the upper basket.

•Use only branded products for dishwashers (detergent, salt, rinse aid).

•If you open the door while the appliance is in operation, hot steam can escape. Risk of skin burns.

•Do not remove dishes from the dishwasher before the end of the washing programme.

•When the washing programme is completed, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket and close the water tap.

•Only an authorised service engineer can repair this appliance. Use only original spare parts.

•Do not do repairs yourself to prevent injury and damage to the appliance. Always contact your local Service Force Centre.

General safety

•Persons (including children) with reduced physical sensory, mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge must not use the appliance. They must have supervision or instruction for the operation of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

•Obey the safety instructions from the manufacturer of the dishwasher detergent to prevent burns to eyes, mouth and throat.

•Do not drink the water from the dishwasher. Detergent residues can stay in your appliance.

•Always close the door when you do not use the appliance to prevent injury and not to stumble over the open door.

•Do not sit or stand on the open door.

Child safety

•Only adults can use this appliance. Children must get supervision to make sure that they do not play with the appliance.

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

•Keep all detergents in a safe area. Do not let children touch the detergents.

•Keep children away from the appliance when the door is open.

4 Product description

Installation

•Make sure that the appliance is not damaged because of transport. Do not connect a damaged appliance. If necessary, contact the supplier.

•Remove all packaging before first use.

•A qualified and competent person must do the electrical installation.

•A qualified and competent person must do the plumbing installation.

•Do not change the specifications or modify this product. Risk of injury and damage to the appliance.

•Do not use the appliance:

–if the mains cable or water hoses are damaged,

–if the control panel, worktop or plinth area are damaged, that you can get access to

the inner side of the appliance. Contact your local Service Force Centre.

•Do not drill into the sides of the appliance to prevent damage to hydraulic and electrical components.

WARNING!

Carefully obey the instructions for electrical and water connections.

Product description

Control panel	5

1Upper basket

2Water hardness dial

3Salt container

4Detergent dispenser

5Rinse aid dispenser

6Rating plate

7Filters

8Lower spray arm

9Upper spray arm 10 Worktop

Control panel

7

10 9

8

6 Control panel

1On/off button

2Cancel button (RESET)

3Programme selection buttons

4Save energy button (ÖKO PLUS)

5Multitab button (MULTITAB)

6Delay start button

7Digital display

8Function buttons

9Indicator lights

10 Programme indicator lights

		Indicator lights
ÖKO PLUS		Comes on when the save energy function is active.
MULTITAB		Comes on when you activate the multitab function. Refer to 'Multitab func-
		tion'.
Salt 1)		Comes on when it is necessary to fill the salt container. Refer to 'Use of
		dishwasher salt'.
		After you fill the container, the salt indicator light can continue to stay on
		for some hours. This does not have an unwanted effect on the operation of
		the appliance.
Rinse aid 1)		Comes on when it is necessary to fill the rinse aid dispenser. Refer to 'Use of
		rinse aid'.

1)When the salt and/or rinse aid containers are empty, the related indicator lights do not come on while a washing programme operates.

Cancel button

With this button you can cancel a washing programme or a delay start. Refer to 'Setting and starting a washing programme'.

Programme selection buttons

With these buttons you can select the washing programme. Press one of the buttons until the indicator light of the necessary programme comes on. Refer to 'Washing programmes' chapter for more data about the washing programmes.

Save energy button

This function decreases the temperature in the drying phase. Saved energy is between 10% and 25%.

If dishes at the end of the programme are wet, keep the door ajar to let the dishes dry naturally.

This function is available with all washing programmes. The related indicator light comes on when you press the button.

The save energy function has no effect on some programmes. Refer to the chapter 'Washing programmes' for the list of programmes where save energy has or not an effect.

Use of the appliance	7

Delay start button

Use the delay start button to delay the start of the washing programme with an interval between 1 and 19 hours. Refer to the chapter 'Setting and starting a washing programme'.

Digital display

The display shows:

•the set level of the water softener.

•Remaining time to the end of the programme.

•Activation/deactivation of the rinse aid dispenser (only with multitab function on).

•End of the washing programme. The display shows a zero.

•Number of hours in delay start.

•Fault codes.

Function buttons

Use the function buttons for these operations:

•To set the water softener. Refer to the chapter 'Setting the water softener'.

•To deactivate/activate the rinse aid dispenser, when multitab function is active. Refer to the chapter 'Multitab function'.

Setting mode

The appliance must be in setting mode for these operations:

•To set a washing programme.

•To set the water softener level.

•To deactivate/activate the rinse aid dispenser.

Press the on/off button. The appliance is in setting mode when:

– All the programme indicator lights come on.

Press the on/off button. The appliance is not in setting mode when:

–Only one programme indicator light comes on

–A washing programme is set. It is necessary to cancel the programme to go back to the setting mode. Refer to the chapter 'Setting and starting a washing programme'.

Use of the appliance

Refer to the following instructions for each step of procedure:

1.Make a check if the water softener level is correct for the water hardness in your area. If necessary set the water softener.

2.Fill the salt container with dishwasher salt.

3.Fill the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid.

4.Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher.

5.Set the correct washing programme for the type of load and soil.

6.Fill the detergent dispenser with the correct quantity of detergent.

7.Start the washing programme.

If you use combi detergent tablets ('3 in 1', '4 in 1', '5 in 1', etc.), refer to the chapter 'Multitab function'.

8 Setting the water softener

Setting the water softener

The water softener removes minerals and salts from the water supply. Minerals and salts can have bad effect on the operation of the appliance.

Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales:

•German degrees (dH°).

•French degrees (°TH).

•mmol/l (millimol per litre - international unit for the hardness of water).

•Clarke.

Adjust the water softener to the water hardness in your area. If necessary, contact your local water authority.

	Water hardness				Water hardness setting
°dH	°TH	mmol/l	Clarke		manually		electronically
51 - 70	91 - 125	9,1 - 12,5	64 - 88		2		10
43 - 50	76 - 90	7,6 - 9,0	53 - 63		2		9
37 - 42	65 - 75	6,5 - 7,5	46 - 52		2		8
29 - 36	51 - 64	5,1 - 6,4	36 - 45		2		7
23 - 28	40 - 50	4,0 - 5,0	28 - 35		2		6
19 - 22	33 - 39	3,3 - 3,9	23 - 27		2		5
15 - 18	26 - 32	2,6 - 3,2	18 - 22		1		4
11 - 14	19 - 25	1,9 - 2,5	13 - 17		1		3
4 - 10	7 - 18	0,7 - 1,8	5 - 12		1		2
< 4	< 7	< 0,7	< 5		11)		11)

1) No use of salt required.

You must set the water softener manually and electronically.

Manual adjustment

The appliance is set at the factory at position 2.

1. Open the door.

2. Remove the lower basket.

3. Turn the water hardness dial to position 1 or 2 (refer to the chart).

4. Install the lower basket.

5. Close the door.

Use of dishwasher salt	9

Electronic adjustment

The water softener is set at the factory at level 5.

1.Switch on the appliance.

2.Make sure that the appliance is in setting mode.

3.Press and hold function buttons B and C until the programme indicator lights above function buttons A, B and C start to flash.

4.Release function buttons B and C.

5.Press function button A.

–The programme indicator lights above function buttons B and C go off.

–The programme indicator light above function button A continues to flash.

–The digital display shows the current level.

Example: digital display shows = level 5.

6.Press the function button A one time to increase the water softener level by one step.

7.Press the on/off button to save the operation.

Use of dishwasher salt

CAUTION!

Only use dishwashers salt. Types of salt that are not applicable for dishwashers cause damage to the water softener.

CAUTION!

Grains of salt and salty water on the bottom of the appliance can cause corrosion. Fill the appliance with salt before you start a washing programme to prevent corrosion.

Do these steps to fill the salt container:

1.Turn the cap anticlockwise to open the salt container.

2.Fill the salt container with 1 litre of water (only the first operation).

3. Use the funnel to fill the salt container with salt.

4. Remove the salt around the opening of the salt container.

5. Turn the cap clockwise to close the salt container.

It is normal that water overflows from the salt container when you fill it with salt.

When you set electronically the water softener to level 1, the salt indicator light does not stay on.

10 Use of rinse aid

Use of rinse aid

CAUTION!

Only use branded rinse aid for dishwashers.

Do not fill the rinse aid dispenser with other products (e.g. dishwasher cleaning agent, liquid detergent). This can cause damage to the appliance.

Rinse aid makes it possible to dry the dishes without streaks and stains.

Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinsing phase.

Do these steps to fill the rinse aid dispenser: 1. Press the release button (A) to open the

rinse aid dispenser.

2.Fill the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid. The mark 'max.' shows the maximum level.

3.Remove the spilled rinse aid with an absorbent cloth to prevent too much foam

during the subsequent washing programme.

4. Close the rinse aid dispenser.

Adjusting the rinse aid dosage

The rinse aid is set at the factory at position 4.

You can set the rinse aid dosage between position 1 (lowest dosage) and position 6 (highest dosage).

Loading cutlery and dishes	11

Turn the rinse aid dial to increase or decrease the dosage.

– Increase the dosage if there are water droplets or limescale on the dishes.

–Decrease the dosage if there are streaks, whitish stains or bluish layers on the dishes.

Loading cutlery and dishes

Helpful hints and tips

CAUTION!

Only use the appliance for household utensils that are applicable for dishwashers.

Do not use the appliance to clean objects that can absorb water (sponges, household cloths, etc.).

•Before you load cutlery and dishes, do these steps:

–Remove all food remainings and debris.

–Make burnt, remaining food in pans soft.

•While you load cutlery and dishes, do these steps:

–Load hollow items (e.g. cups, glasses and pans) with the opening down.

–Make sure that water does not collect in the container or in a deep base.

–Make sure that cutlery and dishes do not lie inside one another.

–Make sure that cutlery and dishes do not cover other cutlery and dishes.

–Make sure that glasses do not touch other glasses.

–Put small objects in the cutlery basket.

•Plastic items and pans with non-stick coatings can keep water droplets. Plastic items do not dry as well as porcelain and steel items.

•Put light items in the upper basket. Make sure that the items do not move.

CAUTION!

Make sure that the spray arms can move freely before you start a washing programme.

WARNING!

Always close the door after you load or unload the appliance. An open door can be dangerous.

12 Loading cutlery and dishes

Lower basket

Put large and heavily soiled dishes and pans in the lower basket.

The rows of prongs in the lower basket can be flat to load large dishes, pots, pans and bowls.

Cutlery basket

WARNING!

Do not put long-bladed knives in a vertical position. Arrange long and sharp cutlery horizontally in the upper basket. Be careful with sharp items.

Loading cutlery and dishes	13

Use the cutlery grids.

• Put the grids on the cutlery basket.

• For larger items use only one of the cutlery grids.

•Put forks and spoons with the handles down.

•Put knives with the handles up.

•Mix spoons with other cutlery to prevent them to bond together.

Upper basket

The upper basket is for saucers, salad bowls, cups, glasses, pots and lids. Arrange the items to let water touch all surfaces.

14Loading cutlery and dishes

•For longer items fold the cup racks up.

•Put glasses with long stems in the cup racks

with the stems up.

•For glasses with long stems, turn the glass holder to the left or to the right.

•You can fold up or down the row of prongs on the left side of the upper basket to increase load flexibility.

Adjustment of the height of the upper basket

You can put the upper basket in two positions to increase load flexibility.

Maximum height of the dishes in:

	the upper basket		the lower basket
Upper position	22 cm		30 cm
Lower position	24 cm		29 cm

Do these steps to move to the upper basket to the lower/upper position:

Use of detergent 15

1.Pull out the upper basket until it stops.

2.Hold the upper basket by the handle, lift it

as far as possible and lower it vertically.

The upper basket latches into the lower or the upper position.

Use of detergent

Only use detergents (powder, liquid or tablet) that are applicable for dishwashers. Follow the data on the packaging:

•Dosage recommended by the manufacturer.

•Storage recommendations.

Do not use more than the correct quantity of detergent to save an environment.

Do these steps to fill the detergent dispenser:

1.Open the lid of the detergent dispenser.

2.Fill the detergent dispenser (A) with detergent. The marking shows the dosage: 20 = approximately 20 g of detergent 30 = approximately 30 g of detergent.

16 Multitab function

3.If you use a washing programme with prewash phase, put more detergent in the prewash detergent compartment (B).

4.If you use detergent tablets, put the detergent tablet in the detergent dispenser

(A).

5.Close the lid of the detergent dispenser. Press the lid until it locks into position.

A

B

Different brands of detergent dissolve in different times. Some detergent tablets do not have the best cleaning results during short washing programmes. Use long washing programmes when you use detergent tablets to fully remove the detergent.

Multitab function

The multitab function is for combi detergent tablets.

These tablets contain agents such as detergent, rinse aid and dishwasher salt. Some types of tablets can contain other agents.

Do a check if these tablets are applicable for the local water hardness. Refer to the instructions from the manufacturer.

When you set the multitab function, it stays on until you deactivate it.

The multitab function stops automatically the flow of rinse aid and salt. The rinse aid indicator light and salt indicator light are deactivated.

The programme duration can increase if you use the multitab function.

Activate or deactivate the multitab function before the start of a washing programme. You cannot activate or deactivate the multitab function when the programme operates. Cancel the washing programme, then set the programme again.

Multitab function 17

To activate the multitab function:

•Press the multitab button. The multitab indicator light comes on. To deactivate the multitab function:

•Press the multitab button. The multitab indicator light goes off.

Do these steps if the drying results are not satisfactory:

1.Fill the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid.

2.Activate the rinse aid dispenser.

3.Set the rinse aid dosage to position 2.

•You can only activate or deactivate the rinse aid dispenser when the multitab function is activated.

To activate/deactivate the rinse aid dispenser:

1.Switch on the appliance.

2.Make sure that the appliance is in setting mode.

3.Press and hold function buttons B and C.

–The programme indicator lights above function buttons A, B, and C start to flash.

4.Press function button B.

–The programme indicator lights above function buttons A and C go off.

–The programme indicator light above function button B continues to flash.

–The digital display shows the setting.

Rinse aid dispenser deactivated

Rinse aid dispenser activated

5.Press function button B again.

– The digital display shows the new setting.

6.Switch off the appliance to save the operation.

To use normal detergent again:

1.Deactivate the multitab function.

2.Fill the salt container and rinse aid dispenser.

3.Adjust the water hardness setting to the highest level.

4.Do a washing programme without dishes.

5.Adjust the water softener to the water hardness in your area.

6.Adjust the rinse aid dosage.

18 Washing programmes

Washing programmes

Washing programmes

Programme		Degree of	Type of load		Programme description		Save energy 1)
		soil
AUTO		Any	Crockery, cut-		Prewash		selectable, impact on
45-70°2)			lery, pots and		Main wash up to 45°C or		washing programme
			pans		70°C
					1 or 2 intermediate rin-
					ses
					Final rinse
					Drying
INTENSIV		Heavy soil	Crockery, cut-		Prewash		selectable, impact on
CARE 70°			lery, pots and		Main wash up to 70°C		washing programme
			pans		1 intermediate rinse
					Final rinse
					Drying
30 MIN 60°3)		Normal or	Crockery and		Main wash up to 60°C		selectable, no impact on
		light soil	cutlery		Final rinse		washing programme
ECO 50° 4)		Normal soil	Crockery and		Prewash		selectable, impact on
			cutlery		Main wash up to 50°C		washing programme
					1 intermediate rinse
					Final rinse
					Drying
GLASS 45°		Normal or	Delicate crock-		Main wash up to 45°C		selectable, impact on
		light soil	ery and glass-		1 intermediate rinse		washing programme
			ware		Final rinse
					Drying
1 HOUR 55°		Light soil	Crockery and		Main wash up to 55°C		selectable, no impact on
			cutlery		1 intermediate rinse		washing programme
					Final rinse

1)For programmes where the option has an impact, the energy saving is between 10% and 25%.

2)During the Auto programme, the soil level of the dishes is given by how cloudy the water is. The programme duration and consumptions can change. This depends if the appliance is fully or not and on the level of soil on the dishes. The appliance adjusts automatically the temperature of the water during the main wash.

3)This is the perfect daily programme to clean a not fully load. Ideal for a family of 4 persons who only want to load breakfast and dinner crockery and cutlery.

4)Test programme for test institutes. Please refer to separate leaflet supplied, for test data.

Consumption values

Programme			Duration (in minutes) 1)	Energy (in kWh)		Water (in litres)
AUTO 45-70°		-		1,1 - 1,7		12 - 23
INTENSIV CARE 70°		-		1,5 - 1,7		16 - 18
30 MIN 60°		-		0,9		9
ECO 50°		-		1,0 - 1,1		12 - 13