Electrolux FIDW 41 User Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

DISHWASHER

FIDW 41

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 5

Setting the water softener 5 Filling with salt 5 Rinse aid 6

In daily use 7 Loading cutlery and dishes 7 The lower basket 7 The cutlery basket 7 The upper basket 8 Adjusting the height of the upper basket 8 Use of detergent 9

Different kinds of detergent 9 Washing programmes 10 Starting a washing programme 11 Maintenance and cleaning 12

Cleaning the filters 12 Prolonged periods of non-operation 12 Frost precautions 12 Moving the machine 12

What to do, when... 13 Service and Spare Parts 14 Customer Care Department 14 Guarantee Conditions 15 Installation instructions 16

Building-in 16 Levelling 16 Fixing to adjacent units 16 Water supply connections 16 Water outlet hose connection 16 Electrical connection 17

Hints for test centres 18

Contents

Dimensions Width 59.6 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 12 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.

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 will, 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, special salt and rinse aid than is

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

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.

The control panel

Description of the appliance

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

12. Worktop

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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 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 salts, the harder your water is. Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales, Clarke

degrees, French degrees (°TH) and PPM (parts per Million). 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.

If your water is below level 1 it is already soft and therefore there is no need to use salt. In this case adjust the water softener on level 1 without using salt.

Setting the water softener

1. Open the dishwasher door.

2. Remove the lower basket from the dishwasher.

3. Turn the water hardness switch until the required level (see

table) corresponds with the marker .

4. Replace the lower basket.

The dishwasher is factory set at position 2.

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. The salt cap has a refill

indicator window in the centre. A green float is clearly visible when there is salt inside the container and almost disappears when the salt has finished reminding you to add salt.

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

Setting

of the water

softener

French

degrees

(°TH)

Clarke

degrees

Use of

salt

PPM

(Parts per

million)

level 5 level 4 level 3 level 2 level 1

81 - 90 61 - 80 41 - 60 21 - 40

8 - 20

< 8

57 - 63 43 - 56 28 - 42 15 - 27

5 - 14

< 5

801 - 900 601 - 800 401 - 600 201 - 400

80 - 200

< 80

yes yes yes yes yes

Water hardness

SR14

SR22

SALE

ZOUT

SALT

SALZ

SEL

AA08

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.

BR10

BR16

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