Electrolux 44450 User Manual

FAVORIT 44450

Dishwasher

Instruction book

PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION

2

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.

Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes.
He who thinks ecologically acts accordingly...

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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

Setting the water softener 10
Filling with salt 13
Rinse aid 14

In daily use 17

Loading cutlery and dishes 17
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 30

Cleaning the filters 30

What to do, when... 33

Service 36
Guarantee terms 37

Technical specifications 39

Installation instructions 40

Fitting under a counter 40
Levelling 40
Water supply connections 41
Water inlet hose with safety valve 42
Water outlet hose connection 43
Electrical connection 44

Hints for test centres 45

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.

● 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.

To dispose of the appliance please take it to a recycling centre or to
your dealer who may, for a small contribution to the costs, dispose of
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, dishwasher 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 dial

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:

- the setting of the water softener,

- deactivation/activation 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" option button: this option allows the start of the

programme to be delayed by 3, 6 or 9 hours.

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.

On/Off
button

Programme selection

buttons

Function

buttons

Indicator

lights

“Delay start”

option button

1

2

3

On/Off

indicator light

“3 in 1”

option button

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

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

The control panel

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Phase indicator lights: have the following meanings:

As soon as you select a washing programme, the phase indicator lights
for that programme will start flashing.

As the programme starts, the phase indicator lights turn off except for
the indicator light of the phase in progress which will remain lit with a
static light.

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

option "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 dosage 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 option (button indicator light illuminated ) will
remain active for the following washing programmes. To deactivate
the function, press the “3 in 1” function (3 in 1 function indicator
light off).

Wash: illuminates when the washing and rinsing phases are
running

Drying: illuminates when the drying phase is running

End of programme: illuminates when the washing

programme has ended.
It also has added functions of visual signalling as:

-the setting of the water softener

-deactivation/activation of the rinse aid dispenser

-intervention of an alarm due to the malfunction of the
machine

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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

special dishwasher salt.

5. Fill the rinse aid dispenser.

Setting the water softener

The dishwasher is equipped with a water softener designed to remove
minerals and salts from the water supply, which would have a
detrimental or adverse effect on the operation of the appliance.
The higher the content of these 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 switch and electronically, using the function buttons on the
control panel.

Adjusting the water

hardness setting

10

9
8
7
6

10

9
8
7
6

3 3

1

no salt

necessary

1

Manually

Electronically

2

1

Number of flas-

hes of the

“End of program-

me” indicator

light

2 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

5
4

°dH

(german de-

grees)

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

19 - 25

< 7

7 - 18

33 - 39
26 - 32

°TH

(french de-

grees)

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)
The dishwasher is factory set at level 5.

1. Press the On/Off button. The On/Off indicator light illuminates
(setting mode).

If a programme button indicator light is on, this means that a
washing programme has been set. The programme must be
cancelled: press simultaneously function buttons

2

and 3for
about 2 seconds.
All the indicator lights will turn off (except for the On/Off
indicator light and eventually salt and rinse aid indicator lights)
indicating that the set programme has been cancelled and 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 function button 1, the indicator lights of function
buttons 2 and 3 turn off while the indicator light of button 1
goes on flashing, at the same time the indicator light End of
programme starts to flash.
The current level is indicated by the number of flashes of the
indicator light End of programme (see chart).

Example: 5 flashes = level 5.

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AA07

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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.

After about 5 seconds the indicator light of the function button 1
starts flashing, indicating the new selected level.

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 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. Screw 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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SALE

ZOUT

SALT

SALZ

SEL

SR14

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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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BR07

BR14

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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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BR09

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If you are using dishwasher detergent that already contains rinse aid,
it is necessary to deactivate the rinse aid dispenser, in order to avoid a
double dosage.

Deactivation/activation of the rinse aid dispenser

(The dishwasher must be switched off)

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

1. Press the On/Off button. The On/Off indicator light illuminates

(setting mode).

If a programme button indicator light is on, this means that a
washing programme has been set. The programme must be
cancelled: press simultaneously function buttons

2

and 3for
about 2 seconds.
All the indicator lights will turn off (except for the On/Off indicator
light and eventually salt and the rinse aid indicator lights)
indicating that the set programme has been cancelled and 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 function button 2, the indicator lights of function buttons 1
and 3 turn off while the indicator light of function button 2 goes
on flashing, at the same time the indicator light End of programme
illuminates indicating that rinse aid dispenser is active.

4. To deactivate the rinse aid dispenser, press function button 2 again,
the indicator light End of programme turns off, indicating that the

rinse aid dispenser has been deactivated.

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.

To activate rinse aid dispenser follow the above instructions until the
indicator light End of programme 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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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.

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

•Some types of glass can become dull after a
large number of washes.

are of limited suitability:

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The cutlery basket

Place knives, forks and spoons in the cutlery basket with their handles
pointing downwards.

Arrange cutlery loosely and distribute it in all compartments so that
each individual article has good contact with washing water. Also do
not arrange spoons and forks with their dirty side in contact with each
other.

Important! Exceptionally long cutlery, such as soup ladles, kitchen
knives, or the like, may obstruct the upper spray arm. Such cutlery can
be placed in the upper basket.

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.

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.

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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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US75

US74

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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. Move the front runner stops (A) of the upper basket outwards

and slide the basket out.

2. Refit the basket in the higher position and replace the stops (A)
in their original position.

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

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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RC01

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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.
Prior to the start of a wash programme. The detergent is released

during the washing phase.
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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DE19

DE22

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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 it is necessary to deactivate the rinse aid dispenser, in
order to avoid a double dosage (see “Deactivation/activation of the
rinse aid dispenser”).

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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.

LIQUID GEL

POWDER

EASY

POURING

PACK

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For best results we recommend the use of Finish detergents, rinse aid and salt.

NEW

ACTION

DOUBLE

CONCENTRATED DISHWASHER DETERGENT

DE15

FOR A

BRILLIANT

SHINE

RINSE

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Washing programmes

(1) 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.

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

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.

Programme

30 MIN. (65°)

3

Crockery and
cutlery

Light soil

25

-

30

- • - • -

0,70

-

0,80

7

­8

NORMAL
65°

Crockery and
cutlery

Normal soil

85

-

95

• • • • •

1,10

-

1,30

15

-

17

INTENSIV
CARE 70°

Crockery, cutlery,
pots and pans

Heavy soil

11 5

-

130

• •

•

2x

• •

1,60

-

1,80

19

-

21

ECO 50°

2

Crockery and
cutlery

Normal soil

160

-

170

• • • • •

0,75

-

0,80

12

-

13

Type of

load

Degree of

soil

Consumption

values

1

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

The On/Off indicator light will come on (setting mode).

5. Setting and starting the programme

a) Press the button corresponding to the required

programme (see "Washing programmes" chart).
The indicator light corresponding to the programme and the
phase indicator lights for that programme will start
blinking.

After about 3 seconds the programme starts automatically.
Once the programme has started the phase indicator lights will

turn off except for the phase under way.

b) If you want to set the "delay start" of a washing programme:

Set the delay start before selecting a washing programme.
Press the "delay start" option button until the indicator light

corresponding to the chosen hours flashes (3H, 6H or 9H)
Press the button corresponding to the required programme

(see "Washing programmes" chart).
After about 3 seconds the countdown starts automatically.

The countdown will decrease with steps of 3 hours.
Opening the door will not modify or interrupt the countdown.
Once the delay start has elapsed the programme will start

automatically.

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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 will
occur after the closure of the door.

a) Press On/Off button.
b) Select a washing programme and if required the "delay start".
c) Close the door.

The programme or the countdown will start automatically after
about 3 seconds from the closure of the door.

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

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

b) Press the On/Off button (in this case all the indicator light

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

To cancel a washing programme in progress

To cancel a washing programme in progress, press simultaneously
function buttons 2 and 3 until all the indicator lights will turn off
(except for the On/Off indicator light and eventually the rinse aid
and salt indicator lights) indicating that the running programme
has been cancelled.

(If a new washing programme will be selected, check that there
is detergent in the detergent dispenser).

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7. Cancelling the “delay start” in progress

It is possible to cancel a coutdown in progress or before it starts,
simply pressing the delay start button until the indicator lights
corresponding to the delay start hours (3H, 6H or 9H) turn off.

In this case the selected washing programme will start
automatically after a 3 seconds.

8. End of the washing programme

The dishwasher will automatically stop and the End of programme
phase indicator light will illuminated.

The indicator light of the programme just ended will remain on.
Switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On/Off button, the

On/Off indicator light turns off.
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.

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.

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"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.
Press the "On/Off" button: the On/Off indicator light illuminates.
Press the "3 in 1" function button: the correspondent indicator light

illuminates. Remember that if this function is selected, it will remain
active for the following programmes, until it is 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" combi detergent tablets, the cycle durations
given in the "Washing programmes" chart may change.

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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 (A/B), a microfilter
(C) and a flat filter (D).

Some dishwashers will only have a coarse filter (

A

), a microfilter

(

C

) and a flat filter (D).

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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MA39

MA35

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

5. Clean all filters thoroughly under running water.

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

compartment and clean both faces thoroughly.

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

8. Place the coarse/fine filter (A/B) in the microfilter (C) 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.

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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MA40

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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 dishwasher will not start or stops during operation. All buttons are
inoperative except for the On/Off button and a combination of
indicator lights, as indicated in the following chart, are flashing. Open
the dishwasher’s door and carry out the following suggested corrective
actions.

- Indicator light of the
programme in progress
is flashing.

- 1 flash of the indicator
light "End of
programme".

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.

Fault code / Malfunction Possible cause Solutions

- Indicator light of the
programme in progress
is flashing.

- 2 flashes of the
indicator light "End of
programme".

The dishwasher will not
drain

Close the water tap and
contact the Service Force
Centre.

Protection against flooding is
active.

- Indicator light of the
programme in progress
is flashing.

- 3 flashes of the
indicator light "End of
programme".

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...there are problems when operating the dishwasher

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

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

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.

FFoorr ddiisshhwwaasshheerr mmooddeellss wwiitthh
ddeellaayy ssttaarrtt ooppttiioonn::
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 limescale 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

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Service

In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to
purchase spare parts, contact your local AEG Service Force Centre by
telephoning

08705 929 929

Your call will be automatically routed to the Service Centre covering
your post code area.

For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further
informations about Service Force, please visit the website at

www.serviceforce.co.uk

Help us to help you

Please determine your type of enquiry before writing or telephoning.
When you contact us we need to know,

1 Your name, address and post code
2 Your telephone number
3 Clear and concise details of the fault

code

4 Date of purchase
5 PNC (product number)

S.N. (serial number)
This information can be found on the
rating plate located on the right
inside edge of the door.

Customer Care

For general enquiries concerning your AEG appliance, or for further in­formation on AEG products, you are invited to contact our Customer
Care Department by letter or telephone at the address below or visit
our website at www.aeg.co.uk

Customer Care Department
AEG Domestic Appliances
55-77 High Street
Slough
Berkshire
SL1 1DZ
Tel.: [phone] (*)

*

calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes

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Guarantee terms

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Guarantee conditions

Standard Guarantee Conditions

We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of purchase this
AEG appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of
faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the
same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that:

● The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the

electricity or gas supply stated on the rating plate.

● The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

● The appliance has not been serviced, maintained repaired, taken apart

or tampered with by any person not authorised by us.

● All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Service

Force Centre. Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become
the Company’s property.

● This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights.

● Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a premium
will be charged.

Exclusions

This guarantee does not cover:

● Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper use or

neglect, the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass
or plastic.

● Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly

installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom.

● Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus

those which are subject to rental agreements.

● Products of AEG manufacture which are not marketed by AEG.

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European Guarantee

If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee
moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications:

● The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product.

● The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for

labour and parts as exists in the new country of use for this brand or
range of products.

● This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user.

● Your new home is within the European Community (EC) or European

Free Trade Area.

● The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions

and is only used domestically, i.e. a normal household.

● The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new

country.

Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care centre, listed
below, to give them details of your new home. They will then ensure that the
local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after you
and your appliance.

France Senlis [phone]
Germany Nurnberg [phone]
Italy Pordenone [phone]
Sweden Stockholm [phone]
UK Slough [phone]

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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 Service Force Engineer.

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

450

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Water supply connections

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.

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.
(

AAtttteennttiioonn!! NNOOTT

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 with
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
Service Force Engineer.

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

- The water inlet hose must hang vertically down from the water
supply tap.

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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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CS18

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Electrical connection

If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for the sock­et, it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted.

Important!
The wires on the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:

Green and Yellow -Earth
Blue -Neutral
Brown -Live

If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in the mains lead of
your appliance may not correspond with the markings identifying the
terminals in your plug.

Proceed as follows:

1. Connect the Green and Yellow (earth) wire to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter "E" or the earth symbol or

coloured green and yellow.

2. Connect the Blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter "N" or coloured black.

3. Connect the Brown (live) wire to the terminal in the plug which
is marked with the letter "L" or coloured red.

The plug moulded onto the
lead incorporates a 13amp
BSI362 fuse. Only ASTA or
BSI fuses should be used.

The plug must not be used if
the fuse cover/carrier is lost.
The cover/carrier is indicated
by the coloured insert at the
base of the product.

A replacement cover/carrier
must be obtained from your
local Service Force Centre.

This appliance must be
earthed.
The manufacturer declines any responsibility should this safety
measure not be observed.

Warning!
A cut-off plug inserted into a 13amp socket is a serious safety
(shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut-off plug is disposed of safely.

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CE04

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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).

Testing in accordance with EN 60242 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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AEG Hausgeräte GmbH

Postfach 1036
D-90327 Nürnberg

http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de

© Copyright by AEG

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From the Electrolux Group. The world’s No.1 choice.

The Electrolux Group is the world’s largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor
use. More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, vacuum cleaners, chain
saws and lawn mowers) are sold each year to a value of approx. 14 billion USD in more than 150 countries
around the world.

Subject to change without notice

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