Electrolux ESL 4125 User Manual

Dishwasher

Instruction book

Model ESL 4125

UK

0 03/04

Safety instructions 3
Disposal 3
Economical and ecological dishwashing 3
Description of the appliance 4
The control panel 4
Prior to using for the first time 6

The water softener 6
Filling with salt 7
Rinse aid 8

In daily use 9
Loading cutlery and dishes 9
The lower basket 9
The cutlery basket 10
The upper basket 10
Adjusting the height of the upper basket 10
Use of detergent 11

Different kinds of detergent 12
Washing programmes 13
Starting a washing programme 11
Maintenance and cleaning 15

Cleaning the filters 15
Prolonged periods of non-operation 15
Frost precautions 15
Moving the machine 15

What to do, when... 16
Service and Spare Parts 18
Customer Care Department 18
Guarantee Conditions 19

Installation instructions 20

Building-in 20
Levelling 20
Fixing to the adjacent units 20
Water supply connections 20
Water outlet hose connection 21
Electrical connection 21

Hints for test centres 22

Contents

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Dimensions Width 44.6 cm

Height 81.8 - 87.8 cm
Max depth 55.5 cm
Max depth with open door 114 cm

Electrical connection: Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the
Voltage inner edge of the dishwasher’s door.
Overall power
Fuse

Water supply pressure Minimum 50 kPa (0.5 bar)

Maximum 800 kPa (8 bar)

Capacity 9 place settings

Technical specifications

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.

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.

● 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.

Disposal

Dispose of the dishwasher packaging material correctly.
All packaging materials can be recycled.

Plastic parts are marked with standard international
abbreviations:

>PE< for polyethylene, e.g. sheet wrapping material.
>PS< for polystyrene, e.g. padding material (always CFC-

free).

>POM< for polyoxymethylene, e.g. plastic clips.
Cardboard packaging is manufactured from recycled paper

and should be deposited in the waste paper collection for
recycling.

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

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

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

Economical and
ecological dishwashing

● Ensure that the water softener is correctly adjusted.

● Do not pre-wash under running water.

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

the soiling on the dishes.

● Do not use more detergent, dishwasher salt and rinse aid

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

Safety instructions

3

Description of the appliance

The control panel

4

1. Upper basket stop

2. Water hardness switch

3. Salt container

4. Detergent dispenser

5. Control panel

6. Rating plate

7. Rinse aid dispenser

8. Filters

9. Lower spray arm

10. Upper spray arm

11. Upper basket

On/Off push button

Function push buttons: in addition to the dishwashing

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

- water softener setting,

- deactivation/activation of the dosage of rinse aid,

- the cancelling of a washing programme in progress,

- deactivation/activation of the audible signals.

Programme selection push buttons: allows the

selection of the desired washing programme (see "Washing
programmes" chart).

Indicator lights: have the following meanings:

Function

push buttons

Indicator lights

Programme selection

push buttons

Salt: illuminates when the salt has run out

End of cycle: illuminates when the washing

programme has ended, it also has added functions
of visual signalling as:

- something not working with the machine,

- deactivation/activation of the dosage of rinse aid
and of the audible signals,

- the setting of the water softener

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Audible signals

Audible signals have been introduced to help indicate which
operations the dishwasher is performing:

- Setting of the water softener

- End of programme

- Something not working with the machine

Deactivation/activation of the audible
signals

(The dishwasher must be switched off)

Factory setting: audible signals activated

1. Press the On/Off push button. All programme selection push

buttons indicator lights will illuminate (setting mode).

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

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

3. Press the function push button 3, the indicator lights of
function push buttons 1 and 2 turn off while the indicator
light of the push button 3 goes on flashing, at the same time
the End of cycle indicator light illuminates indicating that
the audible signals are active.

4. To deactivate the audible signals, press again the function
push button 3, the End of cycle indicator light turns off,
indicating that the audible signals have been deactivated.

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

To activate again the audible signals simply follow the above
operations until the End of cycle indicator lights illuminates.

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Before using your dishwasher for the first time:

1. Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply
with the installation instructions

2. Remove all packaging from inside the appliance

3. Set the water softener

4. Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt container and then fill

with dishwasher salt

5. Fill the rinse aid dispenser

The water softener

The dishwasher is equipped with a water softener designed to
remove minerals and salts from the water supply, which would
have a detrimental or adverse effect on the operation of the
appliance.

The higher the content of these minerals ans salts, the harder
your water is.

Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales, Clarke
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
push buttons on the control panel.

a) Setting manually

1. Open the dishwasher door.

2. Remove the lower basket from the dishwasher.

3. Turn the water hardness switch 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 push button. All programme selection push
buttons indicator lights will illuminate (setting mode).

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

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

3. Press the function push button 1, the indicator lights of
function push buttons 2 and 3 turn off while the indicator
light of the push button 1 goes on flashing, at the same time
the End of cycle indicator light illuminates, along with a
sequence of audible signals.
The current level is indicated by the number of flashes of
the End of cycle indicator light and of audible signals
heard.

Example:

5 flashes + 5 audible signals = level 5.

4. To change the level, press push button 1. Each time the
push 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 push button 1 once,
level 6 is selected.
if the current level is 10, by pressing push button 1 once,
level 1 is selected.

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

Prior to using for the first time

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Clarke

degrees

°TH

(french degrees)

mmol/l

(millimol per litre,

international unit for the

hardness of water)

Range

manually

electronically

64 - 88
53 - 63
46 - 52
36 - 45
28 - 35
23 - 27
18 - 22
13 - 17

5 - 12

< 5

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
1,9 - 2,5
0,7 - 1,8

< 0,7

IV
IV
IV
IV
IV
III
III

II

I/II

I

91 - 125

76 - 90
65 - 75
51 - 64
40 - 50
33 - 39
26 - 32
19 - 25

7 - 18

< 7

2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1

level 10

level 9
level 8
level 7
level 6
level 5
level 4
level 3
level 2
level 1

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

no

10

9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

Water hardness

Adjusting

the water

hardness setting

Use

of salt

Number of flashes of

the End of cycle

indicator light and of

audible signals

AA07

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

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.

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 (B) becomes clear.

● If you are using dishwasher detergent that already contains

rinse aid, the detergent including the rinse aid must be
placed in the detergent compartment.
In this case the rinse aid dosage must be deactivated in

order

to avoid a double dosage.

Deactivation/activation of the dosage of
rinse aid

(The dishwasher must be switched off)

Factory setting: dosage of rinse aid activated

1. Press the On/Off push button. All programme selection push

buttons indicator lights will illuminate (setting mode).

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

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

3. Press the function push button 2, the indicator lights of
function push buttons 1 and 3 turn off while the indicator
light of the push button 2 goes on flashing, at the same time
the End of cycle indicator light illuminates, indicating
that the dosage of rinse aid is active.

4. To deactivate the inflow of rinse aid, press again the
function push button 2, the End of cycle indicator light turns
off, indicating that the dosage of rinse aid has been
deactivated.

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

To activate again the dosage of rinse aid simply follow the
above operations until the End of cycle indicator lights
illuminates.

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