Electrolux ESL 68040, User Manual

Page 1: ...user manual ESL 68040 dishwasher ...

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

Page 3: ...olux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable You find some examples on the cover in this manual Please take a few minutes to study this manual so that you can take advantage of the benefits of your new machine We promise that it will provide a superior User Experience delivering Ease of Mind Good luck Welcome to the world of Electrolux ...

Page 4: ... 32 Technical data 35 Hints for test institutes 37 Installation 38 Environment concerns 42 Guarantee Customer Service 43 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: ...iance is in operation hot steam may escape Do not take any dishes out of the dishwasher before the end of the dishwashing cycle Safety information 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 be used Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair th...

Page 6: ... your supplier All packaging must be removed 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...

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: ...n 1 2 3 4 5 A sequence of displayed messages and audible signals will guide you in the setting of the appliance and the selection of a washing programme and available options In this fully integrated appliance the controls are located on the top of the door When operating with the controls the door needs to be open ...

Page 9: ...message will appear in the display Option button press this button to enter a menu of options press again to exit from the menu How to set the options 1 Press Option button 2 Press one of the up and down scrolling buttons until desired option is displayed DELAY START SETTINGS 3 IN 1 3 Press OK to confirm and enter submenu 4 Press up and down scrolling buttons until required submenu is displayed 5 ...

Page 10: ...vel 0 means the deactivation of the audible signals and the corresponding symbol appears in the display BRIGHTNESS Allows you to increase or decrease the brightness of the background of the display 10 different levels can be selected 3 IN 1 Set the dishwasher for the use of conventional detergents or combi detergent tablets 3 in 1 4 in 1 5 in 1 etc See 3 in 1 function function activated Use combi ...

Page 11: ...he programme options when together with the washing programme one or more options are set the update of the programme duration will occur automatically Once the programme has started indicates the sequence of the running phase and the running time of the programme in progress The symbols have the following meaning Delay start fixed in setting mode flashing when countdown in progress 3 in 1 is illu...

Page 12: ...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 German degrees dH 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 a...

Page 13: ... yes 29 36 51 64 5 1 6 4 2 level 7 yes 23 28 40 50 4 0 5 0 2 level 6 yes 19 22 33 39 3 3 3 9 2 level 5 yes 15 18 26 32 2 6 3 2 1 level 4 yes 11 14 19 25 1 9 2 5 1 level 3 yes 4 10 7 18 0 7 1 8 1 level 2 yes 4 7 0 7 1 level 1 no Setting electronically The dishwasher is factory set at level 5 Option menu Settings Water hardness With the help of the below chart set the level of the water softener acc...

Page 14: ... 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 topping...

Page 15: ... 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 after eve...

Page 16: ... 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 17: ...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 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ... is detergent in the detergent dispenser Interrupt or cancel a washing programme in progress ONLY if it s absolutely necessary Attention Hot steam may escape when the door is opened Open the door carefully Interrupt a washing programme in progress Open the dishwasher door the programme will stop The message PLEASE CLOSE DOOR is displayed Close the dishwasher door the programme will continue from t...

Page 27: ... signal on the floor beneath the dishwasher s door will turn off Open the door The messages PROGRAMME END alternated with PLEASE SWITCH OFF are displayed Press the On Off button Leave the door ajar and wait a few minutes before removing the dishes in this way they will be cooler and the drying will be improved Unloading the dishwasher Hot dishes are sensitive to knocks The dishes should therefore ...

Page 28: ...C or 65 C 1 or 2 intermediate rinses Final rinse Drying Degree of soil Type of load Programme description Energy 3 Normal soil Crockery and cutlery Prewash Main wash up to 50 C 1 intermediate rinse Final rinse Drying 60 Quick 2 Normal or light soil Crockery and cutlery Main wash up to 60 C Final rinse 55 Quick Normal soil Crockery and cutlery Main wash up to 55 C 1 intermediate rinse Final rinse 4...

Page 29: ...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 50 C and 65 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 30: ...ith 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 filter A in the microfilter B and press together 9 Put the filter combination in plac...

Page 31: ...lting 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 scouring pads or solvent acetone trichloroethylene etc Ensure that the seals around the door the detergent and rinse aid dispensers are cleaned regularly with a damp cloth We recommend ever...

Page 32: ...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 message DRAIN BLOCKED displayed point shaped optical signal is flashing The dishwasher will not drain The sink spigot i...

Page 33: ... these 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 PN...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...r supply pressure Minimum 0 05 MPa 0 8 MPa Maximum Capacity 12 place settings Max weight 45 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 36: ... dishes Consumption values Programme duration in minutes Programme Energy consumption in kWh Water consumption in litres 70 Intensive 1 8 2 0 23 25 Automatic 1 1 1 5 12 23 60 Quick 0 9 9 Plate Warmer 0 8 4 55 Quick 1 0 1 2 11 12 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 selec...

Page 37: ... 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 38: ...e you a cold water supply A hot water supply is not always efficient with very soiled crockery as it shortens the washing programmes a lot For making the connection itself the coupling nut fitted to the machine s supply hose is designed to screw onto a 3 4 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 Tech...

Page 39: ... 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 40: ...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 41: ...e mains 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 ...

Page 42: ... 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 43: ...ssional or equivalent purposes 2 Performing the guarantee means that the appliance is returned to the condition it was in before the defect occurred Defective parts are replaced or repaired Parts replaced free of charge become our property 3 So as to avoid more severe damage the defect must be brought to our attention immediately 4 Applying the guarantee is subject to the consumer providing proof ...

Page 44: ... mean that the normal guarantee period will be extended nor that a new guarantee period begins 14 We give a twelve month guarantee for repairs limited to the same defect 15 Except in the event where liability is legally imposed this declaration of guarantee terms excludes any compensation for damage outside the appliance for which the consumer wishes to assert his rights In the event of legally ad...

Page 45: ...s from the date you first purchased the appliance which will be evidenced by production of a valid purchase document issued by seller of the appliance The appliance guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in your country of residence for this particular model or range of appliances The appliance guarantee is personal to the original purchaser of the a...

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