AEG FSK52617Z, User Manual

After the programme is

completed, water can still

remain on the inside

surfaces of the appliance.

10. 

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING!

Before any maintenance

other than running the

programme Machine Care,

deactivate the appliance and

disconnect the mains plug

from the main socket.

Dirty filters and clogged

spray arms negatively affect

the washing results. Check

these elements regularly

and, if necessary, clean

them.

10.1 

Machine Care

Machine Care is a programme designed

to clean the appliance interior with

optimal results. It removes limescale and

grease buildup.
When the appliance senses the need for
cleaning, the indicator 

 is on. Start the

Machine Care programme to clean the

appliance interior.

How to start the Machine Care

programme

Before starting the Machine

Care programme, clean the

filters and spray arms.

1.

Use a descaler or a cleaning product

designed specifically for dishwashers.

Follow the instructions on the

packaging. Do not put dishes in the

baskets.

2.

Press and hold simultaneously 
and 

 for about 3 seconds.

The indicators 

 and 

 flash. The

display shows the programme duration.

3.

Close the appliance door to start the

programme.

When the programme is complete, the
indicator 

 is off.

10.2 

Internal cleaning

• Carefully clean the appliance,

including the rubber gasket of the

door, with a soft damp cloth.

• Do not use abrasive products,

abrasive cleaning pads, sharp tools,

strong chemicals, scourer or solvents.

• To maintain the performance of your

appliance, use a cleaning product

designed specifically for dishwashers

at least once every two months.

Carefully follow the instructions on the

packaging of the product.

• For optimal cleaning results, start the

Machine Care programme.

10.3 

Removal of foreign

objects

Check the filters and the sump after each

use of the dishwasher. Foreign objects

(e.g. pieces of glass, plastic, bones or

toothpicks, etc) decrease the cleaning

performance and can cause damage to

the drain pump.

1.

Disassemble the filters system as

instructed in this chapter.

2.

Remove any foreign objects by hand.

CAUTION!

If unable to remove the

objects, contact an

Authorised Service

Centre.

3.

Reassemble the filters as instructed

in this chapter.

10.4 

External cleaning

• Clean the appliance with a moist soft

cloth.

• Only use neutral detergents.

ENGLISH

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