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Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved with the help of the instructions
given here, without calling out an engineer.

What to do, when...

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...a flashing fault code appears

The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation. 
The intervention of an alarm is indicated by:
- the continuous flashing of the indicator light of the running programme,
- a fault code is visible in the digital display (as described in the chart).

Open the door and carry out the following suggested corrective actions.

Once the checks have been carried out, close the door and press the button of the programme that was running before the
intervention of the alarm, the programme will continue from the point at which it was interrupted. If the fault code reappears contact
the Service Force Centre.

For other combinations of fault codes not described in the above chart will appear, please contact your Service Force Centre.

...there are problems when operating the dishwasher

The programme does not start

There is a whistling noise during
washing

Fault

Possible cause

Solutions

The dishwasher door has not been properly
closed.

The main plug is not plugged in.

The fuse has blown in the household fuse box.

For dishwasher models with delay start
option:
Delay start has been selected.

Close the door.

Insert the mains plug.

Replace the fuse.

If dishes are to be washed immediately,
cancel the delay start.

Use a different brand of detergent.

The whistling is not a cause for concern.

- continous flashing of the 

indicator light of the running 
programme

- in the digital display appears 

The machine does not fill with
water.

- continous flashing of the 

indicator light of the running 
programme

- in the digital display appears 

The dishwasher will not drain.

- continous flashing of the 

indicator light of the running 
programme

- in the digital display 

appears

Fault code / malfunction

Possible cause

Solutions

The water tap is blocked or furred with
limescale.

The water tap is turned off.

The filter (where present) in the threaded hose
fitting at the water inlet valve is blocked.

The water inlet hose has not been correctly laid
or it is bent or squashed.

Clean the water tap.

Turn the water tap on.

Clean the filter in the threaded hose
fitting.

Check the water inlet hose connection.

The sink spigot is blocked.

Clean out the sink spigot.

The water drain hose has not been correctly laid
or it is bent or squashed.

Check the water drain hose connection.

Anti-flood device has activated.

Close the water tap and contact the
Service Force Centre.

Summary of Contents for ESF 4160

Page 1: ...D i s h w a s h e r Instruction book Model ESF 4160 GB ...

Page 2: ...g a washing programme 15 Maintenance and cleaning 16 Cleaning the filters 16 Prolonged periods of non operation 16 Frost precautions 16 Moving the machine 16 What to do when 17 Service and spare parts 18 Hints for test centres 19 Contents 2 Dimensions Width 45 cm Height with worktop 85 cm Height without worktop 82 cm Max depth 63 cm Max depth with open door 118 5 cm Electrical connection Informati...

Page 3: ...in dishwashers Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a potential hazard Long and or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket Ensure that the door of the dishwasher is always closed when it is not being loaded or unloaded In this way you will avoid anybody tripping over the open door and hurting themselves When finishing loadin...

Page 4: ...ing nut fitted to the machine s supply hose is designed to screw onto a 3 4 inch gas thread spout or to a purpose made quick coupling tap such as the Press block The water pressure must be within the limits given in the Technical specifications Your local Water Authority will advise you on the average mains pressure in your area The water inlet hose must not be kinked crushed or entangled when it ...

Page 5: ...r appliances are supplied with a security device to protect against the return of dirty water back into the machine If the spigot of your sink has a no return valve incorporated this can prevent the correct draining of your dishwasher We advise you therefore to remove it Electrical connection Information concerning the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the edge of the dishwashe...

Page 6: ...ed from 1 to 19 hours The digital display indicates the level of hardness to which the water softener is set if the rinse aid dispenser is activated deactivated the approximative remaining time of the running programme the countdown of the delay start fault codes concerning malfunction of the dishwasher The control panel Description of the appliance 6 1 Upper basket stop 2 Water hardness dial 3 Sa...

Page 7: ...on button 4 again the indicator light turns off 5 To memorise the operation switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On Off button or wait about 60 seconds after which the dishwasher will automatically return to setting mode NOTE if the drying results are not satisfactory it is possible to activate only the rinse aid dispenser The activation deactivation of the rinse aid dispenser can only be pos...

Page 8: ...s setting mode If a programme indicator light is on this means that a wash programme has been selected The programme must be cancelled press simultaneously the function buttons 2 and 3 for about 2 seconds All the indicator lights will turn off except for the On Off indicator light and eventually salt and rinse aid indicator lights indicating that the set programme has been cancelled and the machin...

Page 9: ...ssolve then this can take longer The function of the machine is not affected Do not worry if water over flows from the unit when filling with salt this is quite normal Rinse aid Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse ensuring thorough rinsing and spot and streak free drying The dispenser which is positioned inside the door holds about 110 ml of rinse aid which is sufficient for 16 ...

Page 10: ...er basket The lower basket is designed to take saucepans lids plates salad bowls cutlery etc Serving dishes and large lids should be arranged around the edge of the basket ensuring that the spray arms can turn freely The two rows of prongs on the lower basket can be easily lowered to allow you to load pots pans and bowls In daily use 10 UI61 UI24 UI92 For washing in the dishwasher the following cu...

Page 11: ...stems can be placed upside down in the cup racks For taller items the cup racks can be folded upwards Light items plastic bowls etc must be loaded in the upper basket and arranged so they do not move Before closing the door ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely Adjusting the height of the upper basket If washing very large plates you can load them in the lower basket after moving the upper ...

Page 12: ...h detergent 1 If the lid is closed press release button 1 The lid springs open 2 Fill the detergent dispenser 2 with detergent The marking indicates the dosing levels 20 approximately 20 g of detergent 30 approximately 30 g of detergent 3 All programmes with prewash need an additional detergent dose 5 10 g that must be placed in the prewash detergent chamber 3 This detergent will take effect durin...

Page 13: ...spenser must be empty in order to avoid a double dosage If in the rinse aid dispenser there is still rinse aid you must wait until it has finished before using these kind of detergents The rinse aid indicator light will always remain illuminated when the machine is switched on not all dishwasher models are foreseen with rinse aid indicator light Special salt for dishwasher must still be used Use o...

Page 14: ...ed the prewash main wash and rinse phases of the programme are shorter and the water consumption level is lower If the appliance is fully loaded and the dishes heavily soiled the prewash main wash and rinse phases of the programme are longer and the water consumption level is higher During the Auto programme the temperature of the main wash water is also automatically adjusted between 50 C and 65 ...

Page 15: ...e door the programme will start from the point at which it was interrupted b Press the On Off button in this case all the indicator lights turn off Press the On Off button again the programme will start from the point at which it was interrupted To cancel a washing programme in progress To cancel a washing programme you have to reset the dishwasher press simultaneously the function buttons 2 and 3...

Page 16: ...Place the coarse filter A in the microfilter B and press together 9 Put the filter combination in place and lock by turning the handle clockwise to the stop During this process ensure that the flat filter does not protrude above the base of the washing compartment Attention Under no circumstances may the dishwasher be used without filters Incorrect repositioning and fitting of the filters will pro...

Page 17: ...t plugged in The fuse has blown in the household fuse box For dishwasher models with delay start option Delay start has been selected Close the door Insert the mains plug Replace the fuse If dishes are to be washed immediately cancel the delay start Use a different brand of detergent The whistling is not a cause for concern continous flashing of the indicator light of the running programme in the ...

Page 18: ...pots or a bluish coating on glasses and dishes Decrease rinse aid dosing Water drops have dried onto glasses and dishes Increase rinse aid dosing The detergent may be the cause Contact the detergent manufacturer s consumer care line If after all these checks the problem persists contact your local Service Force Centre quoting the model Mod product number PNC and serial number S N This information ...

Page 19: ...tainer have been filled with salt and rinse aid respectively and using the test programme see Washing programmes chart Hints for test centres 19 Load 9 standard place settings Rinse aid setting position 4 Type III Detergent dosage 5 g 20 g Type B Cup racks position A Arrangement lower basket Arrangement cutlery basket Arrangement upper basket without smaller bowl and salad bowl Arrangement upper b...

Page 20: ...roup is the world s largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen cleaning and outdoor use More than 55 million Electrolux Group products such as refrigerators cookers vacuum cleaners chain saws and lawn mowers are sold each year to a value of approx 14 billion USD in more than 150 countries around the world ...

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