AEG 54710 manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38

Go to page of

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of AEG 54710, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of AEG 54710 one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of AEG 54710. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of AEG 54710 should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of AEG 54710
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the AEG 54710 item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the AEG 54710 item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of AEG 54710 alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of AEG 54710, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the AEG service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of AEG 54710.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the AEG 54710 item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    FAVORIT 547 1 0 Dishwasher Oper ating instructions 152976 12/1en 27-05-2002 11:44 Pagina 1[...]

  • Page 2

    2 Dear customer! Please read these user instructions car efully . Above all please observe the safety instructions on the first few pages of these user instructions! Please keep these user instructions for later refer ence. P ass them on to any subsequent owner of the appliance. The warning triangle and/or specific words (W arning!, Caution!, Impor[...]

  • Page 3

    3 Contents Safety instructions 4 Disposing of packaging and old machine 6 Disposing of the packaging 6 Disposing of your old machine 6 Economical and ecological dishwashing 7 Description of the appliance 8 The inside of the appliance 8 Control panel 9 Before using your dishwasher for the fir st time 1 0 Setting the water hardness r ange 1 0 Filling[...]

  • Page 4

    4 Safety instructions The safety of AEG electrical appliances conforms to accepted rules of technology and the Appliance Safety Act. We as manufactur er s, however , see ourselves as being obliged to familiarise you with the following safety instructions. Using your dishwasher for its intended purpose ● Only use your dishwasher for machine washin[...]

  • Page 5

    5 Y our dishwasher in day-to-day use ● Never operate your dishwasher if the electrical supply lead, supply or dr ainhose, control panel, worktop or plinth ar e damaged. ● If there is a fault, fir st turn the water tap off. Then switch off your machine and pull the plug out of the socket. If there is a fixed connection, switch off or unscrew the[...]

  • Page 6

    Marking of plastic parts for graded r ecycling: all plastic parts in your machine ar e marked with internationally standardised abbr eviations (e.g. <PS> for polystyr ene). When your machine is disposed of, this enables plastic waste to be sorted into individual types for environmentally conscious r ecycling. Take your decommissioned machine [...]

  • Page 7

    7 Economical and ecological dishwashing ● Only connect the dishwasher to the hot water supply if your hot water is not electrically heated. ● Ensure that the water softener is corr ectly adjusted. ● Do not pre-rinse under running water . ● Select the wash progr amme to suit the natur e and degree of the soiling on the dishes. ● Do not use[...]

  • Page 8

    8 Description of the appliance IN138 The inside of the appliance 1. Levelling spacers 2. Upper basket stop 3. Upper spray arm 4. Salt container 5. Detergent dispenser 6. Control panel 7. Rinse aid dispenser 8. Filters 9. Lower spray arm 10 . Upper basket 11 . Worktop 152976 12/1en 27-05-2002 11:45 Pagina 8[...]

  • Page 9

    9 Contr ol panel 1. Pr ogramme selection push buttons 2. Delay start push button This option allows the start of the progr amme to be delayed by 3, 6 or 9 hour s. 3. Indicator lights Phase indicator lights Washing : illuminates when the washing phase is running Drying : illuminates when the drying phase is running End of progr amme : illuminates wh[...]

  • Page 10

    10 Befor e 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. P our 1 litr e of water inside the salt container and then fill with salt. 5. Fill the rinse-aid dispenser . Setting the [...]

  • Page 11

    11 T o select a different level be sur e that the dishwasher is off and then pr oceed as follows: 1. Press INTENSIV 7 0° and NORMAL 65° programme push buttons simultaneously . 2. While keeping the progr amme push buttons INTENSIV 7 0° and NORMAL 65° pressed, switch on the dishwasher by pr essing the On/Off push button. The On/Off indicator ligh[...]

  • Page 12

    12 T o fill: 1. To fill with salt, unscr ew the cap of the salt container . 2. Pour 1 litr e 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. Do not worry if water overflows from the unit when filling with salt, this is qui[...]

  • Page 13

    13 When this has been done, all that is requir ed is to periodically top up the container with salt. Y ou ar e reminded of this by the salt container indicator light on the control panel which comes on when the salt has run out. The salt indicator light on the control panel can r emain illuminated for 2-6 hours after the salt has been replenished, [...]

  • Page 14

    14 T o deactivate the rinse aid indicator light be sure that the dishwasher is off and then pr oceed as follows: 1. Press INTENSIV 7 0° and NORMAL 65° programme push buttons simultaneously . 2. While keeping the progr amme push buttons INTENSIV 7 0° and NORMAL 65° pressed, switch on the dishwasher by pr essing the On/Off push button. The On/Off[...]

  • Page 15

    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 (C) (position 1 minimum dosage, position 6 maximum dosage). Increase the dose if ther e ar e drops of water or lime spots on the dishes after washing. Reduce it if there ar e sticky whitish str eaks on the dis[...]

  • Page 16

    16 Loading cutlery and dishes Sponges, household cloths and any object that can absorb water may not be washed in the dishwasher . 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 r esistant. ● Older cutlery with cement[...]

  • Page 17

    17 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 upper spray arm can turn fr eely . The two rear r ows of pr ongs on the lower basket can be easily lowered to allow you to load pots, pans and [...]

  • Page 18

    18 Cutlery should be placed in the removable cutlery basket with the handles facing downwards. If the handles pr otrude fr om the bottom of the basket, obstructing the lower spray arm, load the cutlery with the handles facing downwar ds. Mix spoons with other cutlery to prevent the fr om sticking together . Silver cutlery tends to go black if mixed[...]

  • Page 19

    19 The upper basket T he upper basket is designed for plates (dessert plates, saucers, dinner plates up to 24 cm in diameter), salad bowls, cups and glasses. Glasses with long stems can be placed upside- down in the cup-racks The cup-rack on the left folds upwar ds to incr ease your loading flexibility . Arrange items on and underneath the fold-dow[...]

  • Page 20

    20 Use of deter gent Attention! Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers . If using powder detergents pr oceed as follows: 1. Open the dispenser lid by pulling the catch (D). 2. Add the detergent accor ding to the recommended quantity given in the "Washing pr ogr ammes" chart. As all detergents ar e not the same, p[...]

  • Page 21

    21 Compact deter gents with enzymes In these compact powders the envir onmentally unfriendly components have been replaced by natur al enzymes and other mor e biodegradable substances. The enzymes deploy their full dirt dissolving power at a temperatur e as low as 50°C. By choosing the "50°C" progr ammes you can ther efore achieve the s[...]

  • Page 22

    22 W ashing pr ogr ammes Progr amme T ype of soil and type of load Light soil. Crockery and cutlery Normal soil. Crockery and cutlery Normal soil. Crockery and cutlery Heavy soil. Crockery , cutlery , pots and pans Required push buttons Recommended quantity of detergent On/Off + INTENSIV 7 0° On/Off + NORMAL 65° On/Off + NORMAL 50° On/Off + QUIC[...]

  • Page 23

    23 Progr amme duration in minutes Energy consumption in kWh Water consumption in litres Cycle description Approximate values * 94 ÷ 1 04 1,89 18 79 ÷ 89 1,15 14 43 ÷ 53 0,79 1 1 79 ÷ 89 0,99 14 Hot prewash Main wash up to 7 0°C 2 cold rinses 1 hot rinse Active drying Warm pr ewash Main wash up to 65°C 1 cold rinse 1 hot rinse Active drying Co[...]

  • Page 24

    24 Oper ating instructions 1. Check the filters Ensure they ar e clean and pr operly positioned (see "Maintenance and cleaning"). 2. Pr ess the On/off push button The On/Off indicator light will come on. 3. Check that ther e is rinse aid and salt The corresponding indicator lights will illuminate if r efilling is necessary . 4. Load the d[...]

  • Page 25

    25 8b . Setting and starting the pr ogramme with delay start The setting of the delay start occurs befor e selecting the pr ogramme. Press the delay start push button and selected the desir ed time (3, 6 or 9 hours) until the indicator light corr esponding to the chosen hour s flashes. Press the push button corr esponding to the wanted pr ogramme: [...]

  • Page 26

    26 Caution! In general it is not advisable to open the door while the machine is working; if the door is opened however , a safety device ensures that the machine stops. Caution! Opening the door could let very hot steam escape: you risk being scalded! Open the door with great car e. Do not open the door during the hot phase: this may cause hot wat[...]

  • Page 27

    27 Maintenance and cleaning Internal and external cleaning If necessary , clean the controls only with a soft cloth and pur e warm water . The spray arms do not need cleaning. Occasionally check the internal containers, door seal and water inlet for soiling, clean if necessary . We r ecommend every 3 months to run a 65°C wash pr ogramme without di[...]

  • Page 28

    28 6. Remove the flat filter (4) from the base of the washing compartment and clean both faces thoroughly . 7. Put the flat filter back in the base of the washing compartment. 8. Place the coarse/fine filter in the microfilter and pr ess together . 9. Put the filter combination in place and lock by turning the handle clockwise to the stop. During t[...]

  • Page 29

    29 ...."washing" and "drying" phase indicator lights are flashing ....one or more phase indicator lights are flashing Protection against flooding is active. General Close the water tap and contact the Service Force Centre. Switch off the dishwasher . Switch it back on and start the progr amme. if the alarm reappears , call the S[...]

  • Page 30

    30 ....the door is difficult to close The dishwasher is not level or not properly built-in. Refer to Installation instructions. Malfunction ....the progr amme does not start ....the machine is noisy The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket. There is no curr ent at the socket. The door is not properly closed. Insert the plug. Close the [...]

  • Page 31

    31 Customer service In the section "What to do, if...", we have listed the most important faults which you can rectify your self. Should you still wish to call our Service Centr e for any of the specified faults or because the appliance is being wrongly oper ated, the service engineer's visit cannot be made free of char ge even durin[...]

  • Page 32

    32 T echnical specifications This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives: - 73/23/CEE of 19/02/73 (Low V oltage Dir ective) and subsequent modifications; - 89/336/CEE of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Dir ective) and subsequent modifications. Dimensions Electrical connection Motor rating during wash Power of heating elemen[...]

  • Page 33

    33 Hints for test centr es Test standar d Load Rinse aid selector Detergent dosage Reference pr ogramme EN 50242 position 4 - 20 g in the dispenser - 5 g on the dispenser lid 9 standard place settings - Eco 50° Before starting any test it is necessary to fill completely with salt the salt container and with rinse aid the rinse aid dispenser . Arra[...]

  • Page 34

    34 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 r ecess correspond to those shown in the pictur e. Proceed as follows: - Remove the machine’s worktop by unscr ewing the two front r etaining scr ews, [...]

  • Page 35

    35 Connection instructions Any electrical work requir ed to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. Any plumbing work requir ed to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person. Remove all packaging before positioning the machine. If possible, position th[...]

  • Page 36

    36 W ater outlet connection The end of the drain hose can be connected as follows: 1. To the sink outlet siphon, securing it if necessary with a clip. 2. Hooked over the edge of the sink using the special curved plastic guide provided. 3. To a wall outlet pr ovided with vent-hole, minimum internal diameter 4 cm. The waste connection must be at a he[...]

  • Page 37

    37 Safety standards r equir e the appliance to be earthed. The Manufacturer accepts no liability for failur e to observe the above safety precautions . Pr otection against flooding The machine is fitted with a device in the bottom of the machine to protect against flooding. The device will operate if ther e ar e any water leaks in the machine. In c[...]

  • Page 38

    AEG Hausgeräte GmbH P ostfach 1 036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www .aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG Subject to change without notice 152976 12/1 GB 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 Ele[...]