Electrolux ESF 46010 User Manual

user manual

dishwasher

ESF 46010

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Welcome to the world of Electrolux

You’ve chosen a first class product from Electrolux, which
hopefully will provide you with lots of pleasure in the future.
Electrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products
that make your life more comfortable. You can look at some
examples on the cover in this manual. But now it’s time to study
this manual and start using and enjoying the benefits from your
new machine. We promise that it’ll make your life a little easier.
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Contents

Safety information 5
Product description 7
Control panel 8
First use 11
Daily use 15
Washing programmes 27
Care and cleaning 28
Something not working 30
Technical data 33
Hints for test institutes 35
Installation 36
Environment concerns 40
Guarantee/Customer Service 41

The following symbols are used in this manual:

Important information concerning your personal safety and information on
how to avoid damaging the appliance.

General information and tips

Environmental information

Safety information

In the interest of your safety and to
ensure the correct use, before
installing and first using the
appliance, read this user manual
carefully, including its hints and
warnings. To avoid unnecessary
mistakes and accidents, it is
important to ensure that all people
using the appliance are thoroughly
familiar with its operation and
safety features. Save these
instructions and make sure that
they remain with the appliance if it
is moved or sold, so that everyone
using it through its life will be
properly informed on appliance use
and safety.

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● Do not take any dishes out of the

dishwasher before the end of the
dishwashing cycle.

● After use, isolate the appliance

from the power supply and turn off
the water supply.

● This product should be serviced

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

Correct use

● This dishwasher is only intended

for washing household utensils
suitable for machine washing.

● Do not put any solvents in the

dishwasher. This could cause an
explosion.

● Knives and other items with sharp

points must be loaded in the
cutlery basket with their points
down or placed in a horizontal
position in the upper basket.

● Only use products (detergent, salt

and rinse aid) suitable for
dishwashers.

● Avoid opening the door whilst the

appliance is in operation, hot
steam may escape.

General safety

● Dishwasher detergents can cause

chemical burns to eyes, mouth and
throat. Could endanger life!
Comply with the safety instructions
of the dishwasher detergent
manufacturer.

● The water in your dishwasher is

not for drinking. Detergent
residues may still be present in
your machine.

● 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.

● Do not sit or stand on the open

door.

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Child safety

● This appliance is designed to be

operated by adults. Don’t allow
children to use the dishwasher
unsupervised.

● Keep all packaging well away from

children. There is risk of
suffocation.

● Keep all detergents in a safe place

out of children’s reach.

● Keep children well away from the

dishwasher when the door is open.

Installation

● Check your dishwasher for any

transport damage. Never connect
a damaged machine. If your
dishwasher is damaged contact
your supplier.

● All packaging must be removed

before use.

● Any electrical and plumbing work

required to install this appliance
must be carried out by a qualified
and competent person.

● For safety reasons it is dangerous

to alter the specifications or
attempt to modify this product in
any way.

● Never use the dishwasher if the

electrical supply cable and water
hoses are damaged; or if the
control panel, work top or plinth
area are damaged such that the
inside of the appliance is freely
accessible. Contact your local
Service Force centre, in order to
avoid hazard.

● All sides of the dishwasher must

never be drilled to prevent damage
to hydraulic and electric
components.

For electrical and water connection
carefully follow the instructions
given in specific paragraphs.

Product description

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1

Upper basket

2

Water hardness dial

3

Salt container
Detergent dispenser

4

Rinse aid dispenser

5

Rating plate

6

Filters

7

Lower spray arm

8

Upper spray arm

9

Worktop

10

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Control panel

1

On/Off button

2

Programme selection buttons

3

Delay start button

4

Digital display

Indicator lights

5

Cancel

The digital display indicates:

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

- the approximate remaining time of
the running programme,

- activation/deactivation of the rinse
aid dispenser (ONLY with Multi-tab
function active

),

- the end of a washing programme
(a zero will appear in the digital
display),

- the countdown of the delay start,

- fault codes concerning malfunction
of the dishwasher.

Indicator lights

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Programme in progress

Illuminates when a washing programme is set
and remains illuminated for all the duration of
the washing programme.

Turns off when the washing programme has
ended.

End of programme

Illuminates when a washing programme has
ended.

Multi-tab function

Indicates the activation/deactivation of the
Multi-tab function (see Multi-tab function).

Salt

Rinse aid

Illuminates when the special salt has run out.

Illuminates when the rinse aid has run out.

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

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Setting mode

Always remember that when:

- setting the water softener,

- activating/deactivating the rinse aid
dispenser,

the appliance MUST be in setting
mode:

● Press On/Off button, ALL

programme button lights are
illuminated = appliance in setting
mode.

● Press On/Off button, ONLY a

programme button light is
illuminated = last performed or
selected programme still set.
In this case, to return to setting
mode, the programme has to be
cancelled.

To cancel a set programme or a
programme in progress

Simultaneously press and hold the
two programme buttons positioned
over the word Cancel, until all the
programme button lights will
illuminate. The programme has been
cancelled and the machine is now in
setting mode.

First use

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Before using your dishwasher for the
first time:

● Ensure that the electrical and

water connections comply with the
installation instructions

● Remove all packaging from inside

the appliance

● Set the water softener

● Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt

container and then fill with
dishwasher salt

● Fill the rinse aid dispenser

Set 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, Clarke degrees,
French degrees (°TH) and mmol/l
(millimol per litre - international unit
for the hardness of water).

The softener should be adjusted

If you want to use combi detergent
tablets such as: ‘3 in 1’, ‘4 in 1’, ‘5
in 1’ etc... set the Multi-tab function
(see Multi-tab function).

Water hardness

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.

Adjusting the water

hardness setting

Clarke °TH mmol/l manually electronically

Use of

salt

64 - 88 91 - 125 9.0 - 12.5 2 level 10 yes
53 - 63 76 - 90 7.6 - 8.9 2 level 9 yes

46 - 52 65 - 75 6.5 - 7.5 2 level 8 yes
36 - 45 51 - 64 5.1 - 6.4 2 level 7 yes

28 - 35 40 - 50 4.0 - 5.0 2 level 6 yes
23 - 27 33 - 39 3.3 - 3.9 2 level 5 yes

18 - 22 26 - 32 2.6 - 3.2 1 level 4 yes
13 - 17 19 - 25 1.9 - 2.5 1 level 3 yes

5 - 12 7 - 18 0.7 - 1.8 1 level 2 yes

< 5 < 7 < 0.7 1 level 1 no

no salt is necessary

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The water softener must be set in
both ways: manually, using the water
hardness dial and electronically, using
some of the programme buttons on
the control panel

Setting manually
The dishwasher is factory set at

position 2.

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.

Setting electronically
The dishwasher is factory set at

level 5.

1. Press the On/Off button. The
dishwasher must be in setting
mode.

3. Press button 1, the lights of
buttons 2 and 3 turn off while the
light of button 1 goes on flashing.
In the digital display is visible the
current level.

Examples:

displayed = level 5
displayed = level 10

4. To change the level, press button

1. Each time the button is pressed
the level changes. (For the
selection of the new level see the
chart).

Examples:

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

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

5. To memorise the operation, switch
off the dishwasher by pressing the
On/Off button.

2. Press simultaneously and keep
pressed buttons 2 and 3, until the
lights of buttons 1, 2 and 3 start
flashing.

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Filling with dishwasher salt

Only use salt specifically designed for
use in dishwashers.
All other types of salt not specifically
designed for use in a dishwasher,
especially table salt, will damage the
water softener.
Only fill with salt just before starting
one of the complete washing
programmes.
This will prevent any grains of salt or
salty water, which may have been
spilt, remaining on the bottom of the
machine for any period of time, which
may cause corrosion.

To fill:

1. Open the door, remove the lower
basket and unscrew the cap of the
salt container by turning it
anticlockwise.

2. Pour 1 litre of water inside the
container (this is necessary only

before filling with salt for the
first time).

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

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

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

The refilling salt message can
remain visible 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.

3. Using the funnel provided, pour in
the salt until the container is full.

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Filling with rinse aid

Rinse aid ensures thorough rinsing,
and spot and streak free drying.

Rinse aid is automatically added
during the last rinse.

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

2. Add the rinse aid in the container.
The maximum level for filling is
indicated by ‘max’.

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.

The dispenser holds about 110 ml of
rinse aid, which is sufficient for
between 16 and 40 dishwashing
cycles, depending upon the dosage
setting.

3. 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.

Daily use

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● 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 all left over food and
debris.

- 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 non

stick coatings have a tendency to
retain water drops; these items will
not dry as well as porcelain and
steel items.

● Light items (plastic bowls etc.)

must be loaded in the upper
basket and arranged so they do
not move.