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user manual DX303 Dishwasher 117994350.qxp 12/20/2006 5:45 PM Page 1[...]
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We were thinking of you when we made this pr oduct 117994350.qxp 12/20/2006 5:45 PM Page 2[...]
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electrolux 3 The Thoughtful Design Innov ator . Do you remember the last time y ou opened a gift that made you sa y “Oh! How did y ou know? That’ s e xactly what I wanted!” That’ s the kind of f eeling that the designers at Electrolux seek to ev oke in e v er yone who chooses or uses one of our products. W e dev ote time, kno wledge, and a [...]
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Saf ety information 5 Product description 7 Control panel 8 First use 10 Daily use 11 W ashing programmes 22 Care and cleaning 23 Something not working 25 T echnical data 28 Hints f or test institutes 30 Installation 31 Building-in 34 Environment concerns 36 W arranty 37 Contents The f ollowing symbols are used in this manual: Impor tant inf or mat[...]
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safety information electrolux 5 Saf ety inf or mation In the interest of your saf ety and to ensure correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully , including its hints and warnings. T o a void unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroug[...]
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6 electrolux safety information Installation ● Check y our dishwasher f or any transpor t damage . Nev er connect a damaged machine. If y our dishwasher is damaged contact your supplier . ● All packaging m ust be remov ed bef ore use. ● Any electrical and plumbing work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified and [...]
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product description electrolux 7 Product description Upper basket Pressure balancing de vice Detergent dispenser Rinse aid dispenser Rating plate Filters Lower spr ay arm Upper spra y ar m 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 117994350.qxp 12/20/2006 5:45 PM Page 7[...]
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8 electrolux control panel Control panel The digital display indicates: - the appro ximate remaining time of the running programme, - the end of a washing progr am (a zero will appear in the digital displa y), - the countdown of the dela y star t, - f ault codes concer ning malfunction of the dishwasher - activ ation of button loc k (CL). On/Off bu[...]
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control panel electrolux 9 The rinse aid indicator light is never illuminated while a washing program is running e ven if filling with rinse aid is necessary . Indicator lights Ready Illuminates when a washing progr amme has ended. Button Lock When the Button lock function is selected, it blinks f or 15 seconds and then is per manently on when the [...]
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Bef ore using your dishwasher f or the first time: ● Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions ● Remov e all packaging from inside the appliance ● Fill the rinse aid dispenser First use The dispenser holds about 110 ml of rinse aid, which is sufficient for between 16 and 40 dishwashing cycles, [...]
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daily use electrolux 11 ● Check if it’ s necessar y to refill with rinse aid ● Load cutler y and dishes into the dishwasher . ● Add required amount of detergent to dispenser just prior to wash. ● Select a wash progr am suitable f or the cutler y and dishes . ● Star t the wash prog ram. Loading cutlery and dishes Sponges, household cloth[...]
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12 electrolux daily use For washing in the dishwasher the follo wing cutlery and dishes are not suitable: - Cutler y with wooden, horn, china or mother-of- pearls handles. - Plastic items that are not heat resistant. - Older cutler y with glued par ts that are not temperature resistant. - Bonded cutler y items or dishes . - P ewter or copper items.[...]
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daily use electrolux 13 Open the door and slide out the baskets to load the dishes . The lower basket The lower bask et is designed to take saucepans, lids , plates, salad bowls , cutler y etc. Ser ving dishes and large lids should be arranged around the edge of the basket, ensuring that the spra y arms turn freely . The two rows of prongs on the l[...]
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T o make loading of the cutler y bask et easier , lower the cutler y bask et handle. F or best results we recommend you use the cutler y grids. If the size and dimensions of the cutler y do not allo w the use of the grids, the y can be easily hidden. 14 electrolux daily use The cutlery basket Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a p[...]
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daily use electrolux 15 The cutler y bask et is in two par ts which can be separated to giv e greater loading fle xibility . T o separate the two par ts , slide them hor izontally in opposite directions and pull them apar t. T o reassemble, re v erse the procedure. The upper basket The upper basket is designed f or saucers, salad bo wls, cups, glas[...]
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16 electrolux daily use Adjusting the height of the upper basket If washing v er y large plates y ou can load them in the lower bask et after moving the upper basket to the higher position. T o move to the higher position proceed as f ollows: 1. Pull out the basket until it stops . 2. Carefully lift both sides upwards until the mechanism is engaged[...]
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daily use electrolux 17 Use of detergent Only use detergents specifically designed f or use in dishwashers. Please obser v e the manuf acturer’ s dosing and storage recommendations as stated on the detergent packaging. Using no more than the correct amount of detergent contributes to reducing pollution. Filling with detergent 1. Open the lid. 2. [...]
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18 electrolux daily use Use of T ablets These products are detergents with a combined cleaning, rinsing and salt functions. The y can also contain other diff erent agents depending on which kind of tablets y ou choose («3 in 1», «4 in 1», «5 in 1» etc...). 1. Check whether these detergents are suitable f or your water hardness. Follo w the ma[...]
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Select and start a washing program Select the washing programme and delay start with the door slightly opened. The star t of the program or the countdown of the dela y star t will occur only after the c losure of the door . Until then it is possible to modify the settings. 1. Check that the bask ets hav e been loaded correctly and that the spra y a[...]
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Cancelling the "delay start" T o cancel a delay star t in progress you ha ve to reset the dishw asher . Simultaneously press and hold the two progr am buttons positioned ov er the word Cancel , until all the program lights illuminate . Cancelling a dela y star t also cancels the selected washing program. In this case you ha ve to set the [...]
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The dishwasher drying system is provided with a de vice that allows air to circulate inside the dishwasher to pre vent residual steam recondensing on the dishes as water droplets . Once the washing progr am has ended this device operates intermittentl y for another 20 min utes, as long as the dishwasher is switched on. If the On/Off button is press[...]
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W ashing programmes Programme Intensive Heavy soil Crock er y , cutler y , pots and pans Prew ash Main wash up to 70°C 2 inter mediate rinses Final rinse Dr ying Rinse Nor mal Normal soil Crock er y and cutler y Prew ash Main wash up to 65°C 2 inter mediate rinses Final rinse Dr ying Degree of soil T ype of load Programme description Normal Eco ([...]
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care and cleaning electrolux 23 Cleaning the filters The filters must be chec ked and cleaned from time to time. Dir ty filters will degrade the w ashing result. Before c leaning the filters ensure that the machine is switc hed off. 1. Open the door , remove the lo wer basket. 2. The dishwasher filter system comprises a coarse filter ( A ), a micro[...]
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24 electrolux care and cleaning Prolonged periods of non- operation If you are not using the machine f or any prolonged period of time you are advised to: 1. Unplug the appliance and then tur n off the w ater . 2. Leav e the door ajar to prev ent the f or mation of any unpleasant smells. 3. Leav e the inside of the machine clean. Frost precautions [...]
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something not working electrolux 25 Something not working The dishwasher will not star t or stops during operation. Cer tain problems are due to the lac k of simple maintenance or ov ersights, which can be solved with the help of the indications described in the char t, without calling out a ser vice technician. Switch off the dishwasher , open the[...]
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26 electrolux something not working Malfunction P ossible cause Solution The programme does not start ● The dishwasher door has not been properly closed ● The main plug is not plugged in ● Delay star t has been set ● The fuse has blo wn out in the household fuse bo x ● Close the door ● Replace the fuse ● Inser t the main plug ● If d[...]
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something not working electrolux 27 If after all these checks , the problem persists, contact y our local Customer Care Centre. The wash results are not satisfactory The dishes are not clean ● The wrong washing programme has been selected. ● The dishes are arranged in such a way as to stop w ater reaching all par ts of the surf ace. The bask et[...]
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28 electrolux technical data T echnical data Subject to change without notice Dimensions Width 59,6 cm 82 - 88 cm 58,2 cm Height Depth W ater supply pressure Minimum 50 kP a (7 psi) 800 kP a (116 psi) Maximum cold water Capacity 12 place settings Max. weight 39 kg Noise le vel 48 dB (A) Electrical connection V oltage - Overall po wer - Fuse Inf or [...]
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technical data electrolux 29 The consumption values are intended as a guide and depend on the pressure and the temperature of the water and also b y the variations of the power supply and the amount of dishes. Consumption values Programme duration (in minutes) Programme Energy consumption (in kWh) W ater consumption (in litres) * Intensive 70° 1,8[...]
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30 electrolux hints for test institutes Hints f or test institutes Full load: 12 standard place settings Amount of detergent required: 10 g + 20 g (AS/NZS) Rinse aid setting: position 4 (AS/NZS) Arrangement low er basket Arrangement cutlery basket Arrangement upper bask et (remov e the cuprac ks on the right side) T esting in accordance with AS/NZS[...]
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installation electrolux 31 Installation Any electrical and/or plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician and/or plumber or competent person. Remov e all packaging bef ore positioning the machine. If possible , position the machine next to a water tap and a drain. During all operations that inv [...]
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32 electrolux installation This appliance has been fitted with saf ety features which will pre vent the water used in the appliance from returning back into the drinking water system. This appliance complies with the applicable plumbing regulations . Alwa ys use a new hose-set when connecting the appliance to the water mains. An old hose-set m ust [...]
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installation electrolux 33 Electrical connection Safety standar ds require the appliance to be earthed. Prior to using the appliance for the fir st time, ensure that the rated v oltage and type of supply on the rating plate match that of the supply where the appliance is to be installed. The electrical rating data is found on the rating plate. Alwa[...]
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34 electrolux installation Building-in This dishwasher is designed to be fitted either under a kitchen counter or a worksurface . It is essential that the recess dimensions indicated in the illustration are f ollowed. No fur ther openings f or venting of the dishwasher are required, b ut only to let the water fill and drain hose and power supply ca[...]
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building-in electrolux 35 Fitting the steam protection Fit the steam protection onto the front par t of the worktop , using the screws provided. Securing the dishwasher Secure the dishwasher b y screwing it firmly in position under the bench or to the cupboard beside it. Use the angular brac kets supplied which are fitted into the slots on the top [...]
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36 electrolux envir onment concerns P ackaging material The packaging materials include recyclable items . The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropr iate container at the community waste disposal f acilities. When a unit is no longer being used: - Pu[...]
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en vironment concerns electrolux 37 W arranty FOR SALES IN A USTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND APPLIANCE: Dishw asher This document sets out the terms and conditions of product warranties for Electrolux branded appliances. It is an important document. Please keep it with your proof of purchase documents in a safe place for future reference should you requir[...]
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38 electrolux warranty Limitation of Liability 10. T o the extent permitted by law: (a) Electrolux excludes all warranties other than as contained in this document; (b) Electrolux shall not be liable for any loss or damage whether direct or indirect or consequential arising from your purchase, use or non-use of the Appliance. 11 . Provisions of the[...]
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117994 35/0-00-20122006 www.elec trolux.com www.electrolux .com.au 117994350.qxp 12/20/2006 5:46 PM Page 40[...]