Electrolux FAVORIT 42300 manual

FAVORIT 42300 Dishwasher Oper ating instructions 152980 28/2 8-02-2002 17:20 Pagina 1[...]

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!, Import[...]

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 6 Description of the appliance 7 The inside of the appliance 7 Control panel 7 Before use Before using your dishwasher for the fir st time 8 Setting the water hardness r ange 8[...]

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[...]

5 Y our dishwasher in day-to-day use ● Never operate your dishwasher if the electrical supply lead, inlet hose or dr ain hose, 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 unscre[...]

Economical and ecological dishwashing ● 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 more deter gent, special salt or rinse aid than is r ecommended in these operating instructions and by [...]

7 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. Water har dness adjustment 2. Levelling spacers 3. Upper basket stop 4. Salt container 5. Large filter 6. Detergent dispenser 7. Control panel 8. Rating plate 9. Rinse aid dispenser 10 . Central filter 11 . Lower spray arm 12. Upper spray arm 13. Upp[...]

8 Befor e use If your water hardness is level 0 it is alr eady soft and ther efore ther e is no need to use salt. In this case adjust the water softener on level 1 without using salt. The salt indicator light on the control panel will always r emain illuminated when the machine is switched on. Befor e using your dishwasher for the first time 1. Ens[...]

9 T o adjust the water softener With a screwdriver turn the selector on the upper front corner of the machine until the level requir ed corr esponds with the marker . 2 AA05 1 3 5 4 2 Filling with special salt Caution! The packaging of dishwasher salt and detergents ar e often very similar . The accidental filling of the salt compartment with deter[...]

10 The rinse-aid The rinse-aid ensures brilliant cr ockery and also helps it to dry . It is automatically dosed in during the hot rinsing cycle. The storage 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 progr ammes, accor ding to the dosage setting. Fi[...]

11 Adjusting the dose The correct dosage of the rinse-aid should be r egulated on the basis of the shine and drying results. 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 screwdriver[...]

12 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[...]

13 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 ar ound the edge of the basket, ensuring that the upper spray arm can turn fr eely . UI13 UI59 Long bladed knives stored in an upright position ar e a potential hazard. Long and/or sharp items[...]

14 The upper basket The upper basket is designed for plates (dessert plates, saucers, dinner plates up to 25 cm in diameter), salad bowls, cups and glasses; these should be arranged as shown in the pictures. In case that plates are loaded in the upper basket: load them starting from the r ear positions of the basket; tilting them slightly forwards [...]

15 Adjusting the height of the upper basket If washing very large plates (over 27 cm and up to 32 cm in diameter) you can load them in the lower basket after moving the upper basket to the higher position. To move to the higher position pr oceed as follows: 1. Move the front runner stops (A) of the upper basket outwards and slide the basket out. 2.[...]

16 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. 3. Always close the lid. 4. If the pro[...]

17 BIO pr ogrammes and compact powders On the basis of their chemical composition, dishwasher detergents can be classified into two groups: - conventional, alkaline detergents with caustic components: - low-alkaline compact powders with natural enzymes. The enzymes in low-alkaline compact powders have a dirt-dissolving effect and ar e also biodegra[...]

18 ** Testing pr ogr amme for EN 50242 (see "Hints for T est Centres"). ** This is a quick wash progr amme for a full load of lightly soiled dishes, glasses and crockery (except pots) so that you may r e-use them pr omptly . Due to the shortness of this progr amme, no drying phase is pr ovided. W ashing pr ogr ammes Progr ammes NORMAL 65?[...]

19 Progr amme duration in minutes Energy consumption in kWh Water consumption in litres Cycle description Approximate values * Recommended quantity of detergent 93 - 1 03 25 g 5 g 1,4 20 91 - 101 25 g 5 g 1,3 19 31 - 41 30 g / 1,2 17 10 / / 0,1 6 Cold prewash Main wash up to 65°C 1 cold rinse 1 hot rinse Active drying Cold prewash Main wash up to [...]

20 Oper ating instructions 1. Check the filters Ensure they ar e 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 scraps of food. Pull the lower basket out and arrange the saucepans, plates and cutlery in it. Pull the upper basket out and arrange the [...]

21 9. At the end of the washing pr ogramme The dishwasher will automatically stop. The ON/OFF indicator light remains on until the ON/OFF push button is depressed. 1 0. Switch off the dishwasher Switch off the dishwasher by pressing the ON/OFF push button and open the door . Wait a few minutes befor e r emoving the dishes, in this way they will be [...]

22 Maintenance and cleaning Internal and external cleaning Do not under any circumstances use furnitur e car e products or aggr essive cleaners. If necessary , clean the controls only with a soft cloth and clean warm water . The spray arms do not need cleaning. Occasionally check the internal containers, door seal and water inlet for soiling, clean[...]

23 Cleaning the lar ge filter (every week) If necessary clean the large filter (B) on the both sides under running water , using a brush. To r emove the lar ge filter 1. Remove the spray arm by pulling it upwards on one side. 2. Turn the column (C) anticlockwise by 90° and then slide out the filter . 3. Once cleaned refit it following the above in[...]

24 ...the machine is noisy ...the door is difficult to close 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 dishwasher is not level, or not properly built-in. Load correctly cr ockery , cutlery , pots an[...]

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

26 Service & Spar e P arts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to pur chase spar e parts, contact your local AEG Service Force Centr e by telephoning 087 05 929 929 Y our call will be automatically r outed to the Service Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Service For ce Centr e and fu[...]

27 Guar antee Conditions AEG offer the following guarantee to the fir st pur chaser of this appliance: 1. The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the first r etail pur chaser , which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar documentation. The guarantee does not cover commer cial use. 2. The guaran[...]

28 Eur opean Guar antee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guar antee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications: ● The guarantee starts fr om the date you fir st purchased your pr oduct. ● The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exist in the new[...]

29 Hints for test centr es Before 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 - BIO 50° WIT[...]

30 T echnical data 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. T echnical specifications Dimensions Electrical connection Motor rating during wash Power o[...]

31 Adjusting the worktop Y ou can move the worktop forwar d or backward by 25 mm in or der to align the machine with other kitchen units. Simply unscrew the two r ear r etaining screws, move the top to the requir ed position and then retighten the scr ews. Fitting under a counter (kitchen worktop or sink) By removing the machine’ s worktop, you c[...]

32 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[...]

33 Extension hoses The necessary extension hoses can be obtained from specialist shops or fr om your local Service Force Centr e. The extension hose must be no longer than 2 metres and its internal diameter must be no smaller than the diameter of the hose provided. Likewise the internal diameter of the couplings used for connection to the waste out[...]

34 Electrical connection I f the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for the socket, it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted. Important! The wires on the mains lead ar e colour ed in accordance with the following code: Green and Y ellow -Earth Blue -Neutral Brown -Live If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wir es[...]

35 The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates 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 coloured insert at the base of the pr oduct. A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained fr om your local Service For ce Centre. This applianc[...]

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