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    FAVORIT 44060 VIL Dishwasher Instruction book PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION 152965 29/0en 11-02-2004 10:13 Pagina 1[...]

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    2 Dear customer , Please read this User Information car efully and keep it to refer to at a later date. P ass it on to any subsequent owner of the appliance. The following symbol s are u sed in the text: Safety instructions Warning! Notes that concern your per sonal safety . Attention! Notes that show how to avoid damage to the appliance. Useful ti[...]

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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 1 0 Filling the with salt 13 Rinse aid 14 In daily use 17 Loading cutlery and dishes 17 The lower basket 19 The cutlery basket 2[...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions The safety of AEG electrical appliances conforms to accepted rules of technology and the Appliance Safety Act. We as manufactur ers, 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 t[...]

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    ● The water in your dishwasher is not for drinking. Detergent r esidues may still be present in your machine. K eep children well away fr om your dishwasher when the door is open. ● Keep all deter gents in a safe place out of children’ s reach. Y our dishwasher in day-to-day use ● Items that are contaminated by petr ol, paint, steel or iron[...]

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    Disposal Dispose of the dishwasher packaging material correctly . All packaging materials can be recycled. Plastic parts are marked with standar d international abbreviations: >PE< for polyethylene, e.g. sheet wrapping material. >PS< for polystyr ene, e.g. padding material (always CFC-free). >POM< for polyoxymethylene, e.g. plasti[...]

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    Operating instructions 7 Description of the appliance 1. Upper basket stop 2. Water har dness 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 IN153 152965 29/0en 11-02-2004 10:13 Pagina 7[...]

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    Operating instructions 8 Function push buttons: in addition to the dishwashing progr amme selected, the following functions can also be set with the help of these buttons: - water softener setting, - deactivation/activation of the inflow of rinse aid, - deactivation/activation of the audible signals, - the cancelling of a washing progr amme. "[...]

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    Operating instructions 9 Audible signals Audible signals have been introduced to help indicate which operations the dishwasher is performing: "Setting of the water softener" "End of progr amme" "Something not working with the machine" Deactivation/activation of the audible signals (The dishwasher must be switched off) [...]

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    Operating instructions 10 Prior to using for the first time Before using your dishwasher for the fir st 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. P our 1 litre of water inside the salt container and then fill with[...]

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    a) Setting manually 1. Open the dishwasher door . 2. Remove the lower basket from the dishwasher . 3. Turn the water har dness switch to position 1 or 2 (see table). 4. Replace the lower basket. The dishwasher is factory set at position 2. b) Setting electr onically (The dishwasher must be switched off) The dishwasher is factory set at level 5. 1. [...]

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    Operating instructions 12 4. To change the level, pr ess 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 pr essing push button 1 once, level 6 is selected. if the current level is 1 0, by pressing push button 1 once, level 1 is select[...]

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    Operating instructions 13 Filling the 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 progr ammes. This will prevent any gr ain[...]

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    Operating instructions 14 Rinse aid Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse, ensuring thorough rinsing, and spot and str eak free drying. The dispenser , which is positioned inside the door , holds about 1 1 0 ml of rinse aid, which is sufficient for 16 - 40 dishwashing progr ammes, depending upon the dosage setting. Filling with rin[...]

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    Operating instructions 15 Adjusting the dose According to the finish and drying r esults 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 ther e are dr ops of water or lime spots on the dishes after washing. [...]

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    Operating instructions 16 If you are using dishwasher deter gent that already contains rinse aid, the detergent including the rinse aid must be placed in the deter gent compartment. In this case the rinse aid inflow must be deactivated in order to avoid a double dosage. Deactivation/activation of the inflow of rinse aid (The dishwasher must be swit[...]

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    Operating instructions 17 In daily use • Check if it’s necessary to refill with special salt or rinse aid. • Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher . • Fill with dishwasher deter gent. • Select a wash pr ogramme suitable for the cutlery and dishes. • Start the wash pr ogramme. Loading cutlery and dishes Sponges, household cloths an[...]

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    Operating instructions 18 For washing in the di shwas her 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 temperatur e resistant • Bonded cutlery items or dishes • Pewter or copper items •[...]

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    Operating instructions 19 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 arr anged around the edge of the basket, ensuring that the spray arms can turn fr eely . The two rows of pr ongs on the[...]

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    Operating instructions 20 The cutlery basket Long bladed knives stored in an upright position ar e a potential hazard. Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket. Take car e when loading or unloading sharp items such as knives. Removable knife basket Long and/or sharp items of cutle[...]

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    The upper basket The upper basket is designed for plates (dessert plates, saucers, dinner plates of up to 26 cm in diameter), salad bowls, cups and glasses. Arrange items on and underneath the cup r acks so that water can reach all surfaces. Glasses with long stems can be placed upside down in the cup racks. For teller items, the cup racks can be f[...]

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    Operating instructions 22 With upper basket raised 22 cm 33 cm With upper basket lowered 26 cm 29 cm Maximum height of the dishes in: upper basket lower basket Adjusting the height of the upper basket If washing very large plates you can load them in the lower basket af- ter moving the upper basket to the higher position. To move to the higher posi[...]

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    Operating instructions 23 Use of deter gent Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers . Using no more then the corr ect amount of detergent contributes to reducing pollution. Prior to the start of a wash progr amme (not for the "Rinse and Hold" progr amme). The detergent is r eleased during the washing phase. Please[...]

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    Operating instructions 24 Differ ent kinds of deter gent Deter gent tablets Detergent tablets of differ ent brands dissolve at differ ent speeds. For this reason some deter gent tablets cannot dissolve and develop their full cleaning power during short progr ammes. Therefor e please use long progr ammes when using detergent tablets, to ensur e the [...]

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    Operating instructions 25 Use of "3 in 1" combi deter gents General advice These products ar e detergents with integr ated and combined detergent/rinse-aid and salt functions. 1. Before using these pr oducts you should first check that the water hardness in your supply is compatible with the use of these pr oducts as per the detergent man[...]

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    Operating instructions 26 W ashing progr ammes (1) The consumption values were obtained under standar dised conditions. They depend on how full the baskets for the dishes are. V ariations are therefor e possible in practice. (2) Testing pr ogramme for EN 50242 (see "Hints for T est Centres). This progr amme, developed for the use of detergents[...]

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    Operating instructions 27 Starting a washing pr ogr amme In this fully integrated appliance the contr ols are located on the top of the door . When selecting a programme, the door needs to be open. 1. Check that the baskets have been loaded corr ectly and that the spray arms can r otate fr eely 2. T urn on the water tap 3. Pr ess the On/Off push bu[...]

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    Operating instructions 28 5. T o interrupt or cancel a washing progr amme in pr ogress Interrupt, or cancel a washing progr amme in progr ess ONL Y if it’s absolutely necessary Attention! Hot steam may escape when the door is opened. Open the door carefully . Interrupt a washing progr amme in progr ess Open the dishwasher door; the progr amme wil[...]

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    Operating instructions 29 7. End of the washing pr ogramme The dishwasher will automatically stop and an audible signal informs you of the end of the washing progr amme. If the door is not immediately opened at the end of the progr amme, air will circulate inside the dishwasher to pr event residual steam r econdensing on the dishes as water droplet[...]

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    Operating instructions 30 Maintenance and cleaning Clean the external surfaces of the machine and control panel with a damp soft cloth. If necessary use only neutral deter gents. Never use abrasive pr oducts, scouring pads or solvent (acetone, trichloroethylene etc....). Ensure that the seals ar ound the door , the detergent and rinse aid dispenser[...]

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    Operating instructions 31 4. Take hold of the coar se/fine filter ( A/B ) by the handle with the hole and remove fr om the microfilter ( C ). 5. Clean all filters thor oughly 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 [...]

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    Operating instructions 32 Pr olonged periods of non-operation If you are not using the machine for any period of time you ar e 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. Fr ost precautions Avoid placing the mach[...]

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    Operating instructions 33 What to do, when... Certain problems ar e 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. The intervention of an alarm is indicat[...]

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    Operating instructions 34 ...ther e are pr oblems when operating the dishwasher Once the checks have been carried out, to continue the progr amme press push button of the pr ogramme that was running befor e the intervention of the alarm and close the door . The programme will continue from the point in which it was interrupted. If the fault code re[...]

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    Operating instructions 35 ...the wash r esults are not satisfactory The dishes are not clean ● The wrong washing pr ogramme has been selected. ● The dishes were arr anged 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 r otate freely due to wr ong arrangement of the[...]

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    Service 36 Service If after all these checks, the problem per sists, contact your local Service Force Centr e, quoting the model (Mod.), product number (PNC) and serial number (S.N.). This information can be found on the rating plate located on the side of the dishwasher door (see picture). So that you always have these numbers at hand, we recommen[...]

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    Guarantee terms 37 Guar antee terms (Belgium) Our appliances are pr oduced with the greatest of car e. However , a defect may still occur . Our consumer services department will repair this upon r equest, either during or after the guarantee period. The service life of the appliance will not, however , be reduced as a result. This declaration of gu[...]

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    Guarantee terms 38 10 . Appliances that are easy to tr ansport may be delivered or sent to the consumer services department. Home repair s are only anticipated for bulky appliances or built- in appliances. 11 . If the appliances are built-in, built-under , fixed or suspended in such a way that removing and r eplacing them in the place where they ar[...]

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    Operating instructions 39 Dimensions: Electrical connection: Voltage Overall power Fuse Water supply pr essure: Capacity: Width 59.6 cm Height 86.8 - 94.8 cm Max depth 55.5 cm Max depth with open door 1 19 cm Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the dishwasher’ s door . Minimum 50 kP a (0.5 ba[...]

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    Installation instructions 40 Installation instructions Any electrical and/or plumbing work requir ed 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. Building-in This d[...]

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    Installation instructions 41 W ater supply connections This dishwasher may be fed with either hot (max. 60°) or cold water . Nevertheless we advise you a cold water supply . A hot water supply is not always efficient with very soiled crockery as it shortens the washing progr ammes a lot. For making the connection itself, the coupling nut fitted to[...]

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    Installation instructions 42 W ater inlet hose with safety valve After connecting the double-walled water inlet hose, the safety valve is next to the tap. Therefor e the water inlet hose is only under pressur e while the water is running. If the water inlet hose starts to leak during this operation, the safety valve cuts off the running water . Ple[...]

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    Installation instructions 43 W ater 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 under side of the work surface. This will prevent waste water fr om the sink running into the machine. 2. Hooked over the edge of the sink using the special curved plastic guid[...]

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    Installation instructions 44 Electrical connection Information concerning the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the edge of the dishwasher’ s door . Before plugging the appliance into the wall socket, make sur e that: 1. The mains voltage and current r ating at the site of installation match the nominal voltage and current r a[...]

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    Hints for test centres 45 Hints for test centr es Testing in accor dance with EN 60 7 04 must be carried out with appliance fully loaded and using the test progr amme (see " Washing progr ammes " chart). Testing in accor dance with EN 60242 must be carried out when the salt dispenser and rinse aid container have been filled with salt and [...]

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    AEG Hausgeräte GmbH P ostfach 1 036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www .aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG 152 965 29/0 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 ref[...]