Electrolux ESI 68850, User Manual

Page 1: ...user manual ESI 68850 dishwasher ...

Page 2: ...We were thinking of you when we made this product ...

Page 3: ...ectrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable You can look at some examples on the cover in this manual But now it s time to study this manual and start using and enjoying the benefits from your new machine We promise that it ll make your life a little easier Good luck Welcome to the world of Electrolux 117989 52 0 ...

Page 4: ...echnical data 38 Hints for test institutes 40 Installation 41 Environment concerns 45 Guarantee Customer Service 46 Contents The following symbols are used in this manual Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance General information and tips Environmental information 4 electrolux contents ...

Page 5: ...itable for dishwashers Avoid opening the door whilst the appliance is in operation hot steam may escape Safety information Do not take any dishes out of the dishwasher before the end of the dishwashing cycle After use isolate the appliance from the power supply and turn off the water supply This product should be serviced only by an authorised service engineer and only genuine spare parts should b...

Page 6: ...moved before use Any electrical and plumbing work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified and competent person For safety reasons it is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way Never use the dishwasher if the electrical supply cable and water hoses are damaged or if the control panel work top or plinth area are damaged such th...

Page 7: ...rs Lower spray arm Upper spray arm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 This dishwasher has an internal light that turns on and off when the opening and closing of the dishwasher s door occurs Internal light equipped with led lamp CLASS 1 in accordance with EN 60825 1 1994 A1 2002 A2 2001 In case that this light has to be replaced please contact your local Service Force Centre ...

Page 8: ...ges and audible signals will guide you in the setting of the appliance and the selection of a washing programme and available options On Off button Light bar Home button Display scrolling button Display Up and down scrolling buttons OK button Start button 1 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 9: ...s the display scrolling button the selected area is displayed with a highlighted frame Switching on for the first time setting the language and time Press the On Off button the light bar illuminates In the display appears the default language message If you want to confirm the default language press OK If you want to set a different language use one of the scrolling buttons until the required lang...

Page 10: ...u options area Press the display scrolling button to select the area Press one of the up and down scrolling buttons to see the list of the available options the selected option is highlighted This area offers Press OK to change the setting Press one of the up an down scrolling buttons to go to another option Press the Home button or wait a few seconds to come out from the main menu Once selected t...

Page 11: ...ess OK to activate it The display will appear divided in 3 areas and in the upper left hand corner appears the message DEMO It is now possible using the buttons to simulate the different selections and settings available and to start a washing programme simulation To return back to the normal condition of the appliance it is necessary to deactivate the Demo mode Option menu Submenu Notes Washing g...

Page 12: ... the buttons to avoid an incorrect use of the controls Time allows to set the time Brightness 10 levels available Contrast 10 levels available Reset settings Resets the factory settings Water hardness Allows you to set the water softener according to the hardness of the water 10 levels available Rinse aid Available only with the 3 in 1 option active Allows to reactivate the rinse aid dosage press ...

Page 13: ...own scrolling buttons to select the new setting Press OK or wait a few seconds to store the setting Key lock With this function active after 15 seconds from the last selection the buttons are locked and will not accept any kind of controls It is possible to deactivate temporarily the function press any button the following message is displayed After 15 seconds the function will be activated again ...

Page 14: ...r adverse effect on the operation of the appliance The higher the content of these minerals and salts the harder your water is Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales Clarke degrees French degrees TH and mmol l millimol per litre international unit for the hardness of water The softener should be adjusted according to the hardness of the water in your area Your local Water Authority can ad...

Page 15: ...8 yes 36 45 51 64 5 1 6 4 2 level 7 yes 28 35 40 50 4 0 5 0 2 level 6 yes 23 27 33 39 3 3 3 9 2 level 5 yes 18 22 26 32 2 6 3 2 1 level 4 yes 13 17 19 25 1 9 2 5 1 level 3 yes 5 12 7 18 0 7 1 8 1 level 2 yes 5 7 0 7 1 level 1 no Setting electronically The dishwasher is factory set at level 5 Menu Options Settings Water hardness With the help of the below chart set the level of the water softener a...

Page 16: ...g with salt for the first time 3 Using the funnel provided pour in the salt until the container is full 4 Replace the cap making sure that there is no trace of salt on the screw thread or on the gasket 5 Replace the cap tightly turning it clockwise until it stops with a click Do not worry if water overflows from the unit when filling with salt this is quite normal The salt container will require t...

Page 17: ...g results obtained adjust the dose of rinse aid by means of the 6 position selector position 1 minimum dosage position 6 maximum dosage The dose is factory set in position 4 Increase the dose if there are drops of water or lime spots on the dishes after washing Reduce it if there are sticky whitish streaks on the dishes or a bluish film on glassware or knife blades 3 Ensure that the lid is closed ...

Page 18: ... filling with an absorbent cloth to avoid excess foaming during the next wash Only use branded rinse aid for dishwashers Never fill the rinse aid dispenser with any other substances e g dishwasher cleaning agent liquid detergent This would damage the appliance ...

Page 19: ...d in pans When loading the dishes and cutlery please note Dishes and cutlery must not impede the rotation of the spray arms Load hollow items such as cups glasses pans etc with the opening downwards so that water cannot collect in the container or a deep base Dishes and items of cutlery must not lie inside one another or cover each other To avoid damage to glasses they must not touch Daily use Lay...

Page 20: ...glass Steel items prone to rusting Wooden platters Items made from synthetics fibres are of limited suitability Only wash stoneware in the dishwasher if it is specially marked as being dishwasher safe by the manufacturer Glazed patterns may fade if machine washed frequently Silver and aluminium parts have a tendency to discolour during washing Residues e g egg white egg yolk and mustard often caus...

Page 21: ...ower 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 ...

Page 22: ...l hazard Long and or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket Take care when loading or unloading sharp items such as knives Forks and spoons should be placed in the removable cutlery basket with the handles facing downwards and the knives with their handles facing upwards fig 1 If the handles protrude from the bottom of the basket obstructi...

Page 23: ...cutlery basket is in two parts which can be separated to give greater loading flexibility To separate the two parts slide them horizontally in opposite directions and pull them apart fig 4 To reassemble reverse the procedure fig 4 ...

Page 24: ...ms on and underneath the cup racks so that water can reach all surfaces Glasses with long stems can be placed upside down in the cup racks The cup racks can be adjusted in three different positions to improve loading flexibility Before closing the door ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely For glasses with long stems according to the size and dimensions set the glass holder to the left or r...

Page 25: ...et is stable To lower the basket to the original position proceed as follows 1 Pull out the basket until it stops 2 Carefully lift both sides upwards and then allow the mechanism to drop back down slowly keeping hold of it Never lift or lower the basket on one side only With the upper basket raised we recommend to adjust the cup racks in the lowest position After loading your machine always close ...

Page 26: ...pproximately 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 2 This detergent will take effect during the prewash phase When using detergent tablets place the tablet in compartment 1 4 Close the lid and press until it locks in place 1 2 Detergent tablets Detergent tablets from different manufactures disso...

Page 27: ...y change In this case in the display the indication of the time is automatically updated Once the programme is running the 3 in 1 function can NO longer be changed If you want to exclude the 3 in 1 function you have to cancel the programme setting and then deactivate the 3 in 1 function In this case you have to set a washing programme and desired options again If the drying results are not satisfa...

Page 28: ...e start end time of the washing programme 7 Set if required available options 8 Press the Start button to start the running of the programme If in this phase one or both of the following messages are displayed it is anyway possible to carry out the washing programme by pressing the OK button If the start end of the programme has been postponed in the display will appear the time duration of the pr...

Page 29: ... will automatically stop In the display appears If the following messages are displayed To cancel a delay start you must cancel the washing programme Select the washing programme again Cancel a washing programme in progress Press button Start the following message is displayed By pressing OK the appliance returns to menu setting The dishwasher s drying system is provided with a device that allows ...

Page 30: ...to the dishes in the lower one Water may appear on the sides and the door of the dishwasher as the stainless steel will eventually become cooler than the dishes When the washing programme has finished it is recommended that the dishwasher is unplugged and the water tap turned off Open the door and press the On Off button The light bar turns off Leave the door ajar and wait a few minutes before rem...

Page 31: ... from dishes which have not been used for a long time 1 hot rinse This programme does not require the use of detergent Automatic 1 Normal soil Crockery cutlery pots and pans Prewash Main wash up to 45 C or 70 C 1 or 2 intermediate rinses Final rinse Drying Degree of soil Type of load Programme description 50 Eco 3 Normal soil Crockery and cutlery Prewash Main wash up to 50 C 1 intermediate rinse F...

Page 32: ...els can vary this depends upon if the appliance is fully or partially loaded and if the dishes are lightly or heavily soiled The temperature of the water is automatically adjusted between 45 C and 70 C 2 Ideal for washing a partially loaded dishwasher This is the perfect daily programme made to meet the needs of a family of 4 persons who only wish to load breakfast and dinner crockery and cutlery ...

Page 33: ... that the machine is switched off 4 Take hold of the coarse filter A by the handle with the hole and remove from the microfilter B 5 Clean all filters thoroughly under running water 6 Remove the flat filter from the base of the washing compartment and clean both faces thoroughly 7 Put the flat filter back in the base of the washing compartment and ensure that it fits perfectly 8 Place the coarse f...

Page 34: ...f you have to move the machine moving house etc 1 Unplug it 2 Turn the water tap off 3 Remove the water inlet and discharge hoses 4 Pull the machine out together with the hoses Avoid over tilting the machine during transportation External cleaning Clean the external surfaces of the machine and control panel with a damp soft cloth If necessary use only neutral detergents Never use abrasive products...

Page 35: ...Clean the water tap The water inlet hose has not been correctly laid or it is bent or squashed Check the water drain hose connection The filter where present in the threaded hose fitting at the water inlet valve is blocked Clean the filter in the threaded hose The water tap is turned off Turn the water tap on The sink spigot is blocked Clean out the sink spigot The water drain hose has not been co...

Page 36: ...hese checks have been carried out switch on the appliance and close the dishwasher door The programme will continue from the point at which it was interrupted If the message reappears in the display contact the Service Force Centre For other messages not described in the chart please contact your Service Force Centre Contact your local Service Force Centre quoting the model Mod product number PNC ...

Page 37: ...e washing compartment are dirty or incorrectly positioned Too little or no detergent has been used Where there are limescales deposits on the dishes the salt container is empty or the incorrect level of the water softener has been set The drain hose connection is not correct The salt container cap is not properly closed The dishes are wet and dull Rinse aid was not used The rinse aid dispenser is ...

Page 38: ... supply pressure Minimum 0 05 MPa 0 8 MPa Maximum Capacity 12 place settings Max weight 53 5 kg Noise level 43 dB A Electrical connection Voltage Overall power Fuse Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the dishwasher s door Subject to change without notice ...

Page 39: ...ishes Consumption values Programme duration in minutes Programme Energy consumption in kWh Water consumption in litres Automatic 1 1 1 5 12 23 70 Intensive 1 8 2 0 23 25 60 Quick 0 9 9 Plate Warmer 0 8 4 55 Quick 1 1 1 2 11 12 50 Energy Test programme for test institutes 1 05 14 45 Glass 0 8 0 9 14 15 Prewash 0 1 4 The programme duration is visible in the display when the washing programme is sele...

Page 40: ... EN 50242 must be carried out when the salt container and rinse aid dispenser have been filled with salt and rinse aid respectively and using the test programme see Consumption values Full load 12 standard place settings Amount of detergent required 5 g 25 g Type B Rinse aid setting position 4 Type III Arrangement upper basket take off the glass holder Arrangement lower basket Arrangement cutlery ...

Page 41: ...tly levelled the door will not catch on either side of the cabinet If the door does not close correctly loosen or tighten the adjustable feet until the machine is perfectly level Fixing to the adjacent units The dishwasher must be secured against tilting Therefore make sure that the counter it is fixed under is suitably secured to a fixed structure adjacent kitchen units cabinets wall Water supply...

Page 42: ... Water inlet hose with safety valve After connecting the double walled water inlet hose the safety valve is next to the tap Therefore the water inlet hose is only under pressure while the water is running If the water inlet hose starts to leak during this operation the safety valve cuts off the running water Please take care when installing the water inlet hose The electrical cable for the safety ...

Page 43: ...phon back into the machine The total length of the drain hose including any extension you might add must be no longer than 4 metres The internal diameter of the extension hose must be no smaller than the diameter of the hose provided Likewise the internal diameter of the couplings used for connections to the waste outlet must be no smaller than the diameter of the hose provided Our appliances are ...

Page 44: ...ains plug into a correctly installed shockproof socket Multi way plugs connectors and extension cables must not be used This could constitute a fire hazard through overheating If necessary have the domestic wiring system socket replaced In case that the electrical cable has to be replaced contact your local Service Force centre The plug must be accessible after the appliance has been installed Nev...

Page 45: ... and endangering their lives Environment concerns Old appliance The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequen...

Page 46: ...lusions Damage or calls resulting from transportation improper use or neglect the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are subject to rental agreements Produ...

Page 47: ...each of the countries listed in the following page for the period specified in the appliance guarantee or otherwise by law If you move from one of these countries to another of these countries the appliance guarantee will move with you subject to the following qualifications The appliance guarantee starts from the date you first purchased the appliance which will be evidenced by production of a va...

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