AEG KDW1 manual

ÖKO_EXCLUSIV KDW1 Dishwasher Oper ating instructions 152985 86/1 en 22-10-1999 13:03 Pagina 1[...]

2 Dear customer Please r ead these user instructions carefully . Above all please observe the safety instructions on the fir st few pages of these user instructions! Please keep these user instructions for later r eference. P ass them on to any subsequent owner of the appliance. The warning triangle and/or specific wor ds (Warning!, caution!, Impor[...]

3 Contents Safety instructions 4 Disposing of packaging and old machines 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 Contr ol panel 8 Befor e using your dishwasher for the first time 1 0 Setting the water har dness range 1 0 Filli[...]

4 Safety instructions The safety of AEG electrical appliances conforms to accepted rules of technology and the Appliance Safety Act. W e as manufacturer s, however , see our selves as being obliged to familiarise you with the following safety instructions. Using your dishwasher for its intended purpose ● Only use your dishwasher for machine washi[...]

5 ● The water in your dishwasher should not be used for drinking. Deter gent r esidues may still be present in your machine. Make sur e you do not splash these caustic r esidues onto your skin. K eep children well away fr om your dishwasher when its door is open. Y our dishwasher in day-to-day use ● Never oper ate your dishwasher if the electri[...]

Marking of plastic parts for gr aded recycling: 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 envir onmentally conscious r ecycling. Check with your local Council or[...]

7 Economical and ecological dishwashing ● Ensur e that the water softener is correctly adjusted. ● Do not pr e-rinse under running water . ● Select the wash pr ogramme to suit the natur e and degr ee of the soiling on the dishes. ● Do not use mor e detergent, special salt or rinse aid than is r ecommended in these oper ating instructions an[...]

8 1. On/off indicator light 2. On/off push button 3. "BIO 50°" push button 4. Pr ogramme guide 5. Door handle 6. Pr ogramme marker 7. Pr ogramme selector dial 12 3 4 5 6 7 Contr ol panel Description of the appliance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 IN68 The inside of the appliance 1. W ater hardness adjustment 2. Levelling spacer s 3. Up[...]

9 Befor e using your dishwasher for the first time 1. Ensur e that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. 2. Remove all packaging fr om inside the appliance. 3. Set the water softener . 4. P our 1 litre of water inside the salt container and then fill with salt. 5. Fill the rinse-aid dispenser . Setting the [...]

Filling with special salt Caution! The packaging of dishwasher salt and deter gents are often very similar . The accidental filling of the salt compartment with detergent would ruin the water softener . Each time you add salt, make sure the carton you have in your hand r eally is salt. Only use salt specifically designed for use in dishwashers . Al[...]

11 T o fill: 1. T o fill with salt, unscrew the cap of the salt container . 2. P our 1 litre of water inside the container (this is necessary only befor e filling with salt for the first time). 3. Using the funnel pr ovided, pour in the salt until the container is full. Do not worry if water overflows fr om the unit when filling with salt, this is [...]

12 The rinse-aid The rinse-aid ensur es brilliant crockery and also helps it to dry . It is automatically dosed in during the hot rinsing cycle. The stor age compartment built in to the inside of the door can hold about 1 1 0 ml of rinse-aid, which will be sufficient for between 16 and 40 dishwashing pr ogrammes, accor ding to the dosage setting. F[...]

13 Adjusting the dose The corr ect dosage of the rinse-aid should be r egulated on the basis of the shine and drying r esults. For this purpose, set the quantity of liquid by means of the six-position selector (C) located on the inside of the filler opening (minimum quantity is position 1, maximum quantity is position 6). Use the tip of a knife or [...]

14 Loading cutlery and dishes Sponges, household cloths and any object that can absorb water must 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 cemen[...]

15 The lower basket The lower basket is designed to take saucepans, lids, plates, salad bowls, cutlery etc. Serving dishes and lar ge lids should be arranged ar ound the edge of the basket, ensuring that the upper spr ay arm can turn freely . UI19 UI05 Cutlery basket Cutlery should be placed in the r emovable cutlery basket with the handles facing [...]

16 The upper basket The upper basket is designed for plates (dessert plates, saucer s, dinner plates up to 24 cm in diameter), salad bowls, cups and glasses; these should be arr anged as shown in the pictures. Glasses with long stems can be placed upside-down in the r aised cup-racks Arr ange items on and underneath the fold-down cup racks so that [...]

17 Adjusting the height of the upper basket If washing very lar ge plates (over 27 cm and up to 3 1 cm in diameter) you can load them in the lower basket after moving the upper basket to the higher position. T o move to the higher position pr oceed as follows: 1. Move the fr ont runner stops (A) of the upper basket outwar ds and slide the basket ou[...]

18 Use of deter gent Attention! Only use deter gents specifically designed for use in dishwashers. If using powder deter gents proceed as follows: 1. Open the dispenser lid by pulling the catch (D). 2. Add the deter gent. As all deter gents are not the same, please pay attention to the dosage instructions fr om the manufacturer of your br and. 3. A[...]

19 Remember that insufficient quantities of deter gent will produce poor washing r esults whereas an excessive amount of deter gent does not impr ove washing results and is also wasteful. BIO pr ogr ammes and compact powders On the basis of their chemical composition, dishwasher deter gents can be classified into two gr oups: - conventional, alkali[...]

20 W ashing progr ammes Pr ogrammes PREW ASH NORMAL 65° BIO 50° ECONOMY 50° T ype of soil T ype of load Light soil. Cr ockery and cutlery Normal soil. Cr ockery and cutlery Normal soil. Cr ockery and cutlery P artial load to be completed later in the day . This progr amme does not requir e detergent. Requir ed push buttons Starting position of t[...]

21 W ashing progr ammes Progr amme duration in minutes Energy consumption in kWh Water consumption in litres Cycle description Appr oximate values * 3 1 - 4 1 1,2 19 6 0,1 10 93 - 1 03 1,4 22 93 - 1 03 1,3 22 Main wash up to 50°C 1 cold rinse 1 hot rinse Cold pr ewash Main wash up to 50°C 1 cold rinse 1 hot rinse Drying Cold pr ewash Main wash up[...]

22 Oper ating instructions 1. Check the filters Ensur e they are clean and pr operly positioned (see "Maintenance and cleaning"). 2. Check that ther e is rinse aid and salt 3. Load the dishes Remove any scr aps of food. Pull the lower basket out and arr ange the saucepans, plates and cutlery in it. Pull the upper basket out and arr ange t[...]

23 9. At the end of the washing pr ogr amme The dishwasher will automatically stop. The "On/Off" indicator light r emains on until the On/Off push button is depr essed. 1 0. Switch off the dishwasher Switch off the dishwasher by pr essing the On/Off push button and open the door . W ait a few minutes before r emoving the dishes, in this w[...]

24 Maintenance and cleaning Internal and external cleaning Do not under any cir cumstances use furniture car e products or aggr essive cleaners. If necessary , clean the controls only with a soft cloth and clean warm water . The spr ay arms do not need cleaning. Occasionally check the internal container s, door seal and water inlet for soiling, cle[...]

25 Cleaning the lar ge filter (Every month) If necessary clean the lar ge filter (B) on both sides under running water , using a brush. T o remove the lar ge filter 1. Remove the spr ay arm by pulling it upwar ds on one side. 2. T urn the column (C) anticlockwise by 90° and then slide out the filter . 3. Once cleaned r efit it following the above [...]

26 Malfunction ...the progr amme does not start ...the machine is noisy ...the door is difficult to close The door is not properly closed. Shut the door . The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket. Insert the plug. There is a power failur e. Dishes are r attling against each other . The spray arms ar e knocking against the dishes. The d[...]

27 ...the wash r esults ar e not satisfactory Visible lime deposits or white film on the dishes ● Check that the right level of the water softener is set. ● Check that ther e is salt. The dishes ar e not quite dry ● The rinse aid has run out or too little is being used. The dishes ar e not clean ● The baskets ar e too full. ● The dishes h[...]

28 Service & Spar e Parts In the event of your appliance r equiring service, or if you wish to purchase spar e parts, contact your local AEG Service Force Centr e by telephoning 087 05 929 929 Y our call will be automatically routed to the Service Centr e covering your post code ar ea. Help us to help you Please determine your type of enquiry b[...]

29 Hints for test centr es Befor e starting any test it is necessary to fill completely with salt the salt container and with rinse aid the rinse aid dispenser . Test standar d Load Rinse aid selector Detergent dosage Reference pr ogramme EN 50242 position 5 - 25 g in the dispenser - 5 g on the dispenser lid 12 standard place settings - Normal 50°[...]

30 T echnical data This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Dir ectives: - 73/23/CEE of 19/0 2/73 (Low V oltage Directive) and subsequent modifications; - 89/336/CEE of 03/05/89 (Electr omagnetic Compatibility Dir ective) and subsequent modifications . T echnical specifications Dimensions Electrical connection Motor rating during wash Powe[...]

31 Installation and connection instructions Adjusting the worktop Y ou can move the worktop forward or backwar d by 25 mm in order to align the machine with other kitchen units. Simply unscr ew the two rear r etaining scr ews, move the top to the requir ed position and then r etighten the screws. Fitting under a counter (kitchen worktop or sink) By[...]

32 Levelling Good levelling is essential for corr ect closure and sealing of the door . When the appliance is corr ectly levelled, the door will not catch on the levelling spacer s on either side of the cabinet. If the door does not close corr ectly , loosen or tighten the adjustable feet until the machine is perfectly level. IN07 IN06 152985 86/1 [...]

33 Connecting the water supply ● This dishwasher must be plumbed into a cold water supply . ● Never connect your dishwasher to open hot water appliances and continuous flow heater s! Avoid bends or kinks in the hose which could pr event or slow down the water supply . If the machine is connected to new pipes or pipes which have not been used fo[...]

34 W ater outlet connection The end of the dr ain hose can be connected as follows: 1. T o 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 pr ovided. 3. T o a wall outlet provided with vent-hole, minimum internal diameter 4 cm. The waste connection must be at a[...]

35 Extension hoses The necessary extension hoses can be obtained fr om specialist shops or from your local Service For ce Centre. The extension hose must be no longer than 2 metr es and its internal diameter must be no smaller than the diameter of the hose pr ovided. Likewise the internal diameter of the couplings used for connection to the waste o[...]

36 Electrical connection If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for the socket, it must be cut off and the appr opriate plug fitted. Important! The wir es on the mains lead are colour ed in accor dance with the following code: Gr een and Y ellow -Earth Blue -Neutr al Br own -Live If you fit your own plug, the colour s of the w[...]

37 The plug moulded onto the lead incorpor ates a 13amp BSI362 fuse. Only AST A or BSI fuses should be used. The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is lost. The cover/carrier is indicated by the colour ed insert at the base of the product. A r eplacement cover/carrier must be obtained from your local Service For ce Centr e. This applia[...]

38 Guar antee Conditions AEG offer the following guarantee to the first pur chaser of this appliance: 1. The guar antee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the fir st retail pur chaser , which must be verified by pur chase invoice or similar documentation. The guar antee does not cover commercial use. 2. The guar [...]

39 Eur opean Guarantee If you should move to another country within Eur ope then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications: ● The guar antee starts from the date you fir st pur chased your product. ● The guar antee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exist in the new[...]

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