AEG FAVORIT 44080 IL, Instruction Book

Page 1: ...FAVORIT 44080 IL Dishwasher Instruction book PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION 152959 74 0en 18 11 2005 13 00 Pagina 1 ...

Page 2: ...ur personal safety Attention Notes that show how to avoid damage to the appliance Useful tips and hints Environmental information Your dishwasher has the new washing system IMPULSE WASHING With this dishwashing system the motor speed and spray pressure are varied during the wash cycle to achieve better cleaning of the dishes It is for this reason that the noise level varies during the dishwashing ...

Page 3: ...r basket 21 Adjusting the height of the upper basket 23 Use of detergent 24 Different kinds of detergent 25 Washing programmes 27 Starting a washing programme 28 Maintenance and cleaning 31 Cleaning the filters 31 What to do when 34 Service 37 Technical specifications 38 Installation instructions 39 Building in 39 Levelling 39 Fixing to the adjacent units 39 Water supply connections 40 Water inlet...

Page 4: ...stalling or using the appliance Installation Check your dishwasher for any transport damage Never connect a damaged machine If your dishwasher is damaged you should contact your supplier For safety reasons it is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way Any electrical and plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified ...

Page 5: ...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 loading or unloading close the door as an open doo...

Page 6: ... dealer who may for a small contribution to the costs dispose it for you 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 ...

Page 7: ...ppliance 1 Upper basket stop 2 Water hardness switch 3 Salt container 4 Detergent dispenser 5 Control panel 6 Rating plate 7 Rinse aid dispenser 8 Filters 9 Lower spray arm 10 Upper spray arm 11 Upper basket 152959 74 0en 18 11 2005 13 01 Pagina 7 ...

Page 8: ...Delay start button this option allows the start of the programme to be delayed by 3 6 or 9 hours Indicator lights have the following meanings The salt and rinse aid indicator lights are never illuminated while a washing programme is running even if filling with salt and rinse aid is necessary On Off button Programme selection buttons Function buttons Indicator lights Delay start button 1 2 3 3 in ...

Page 9: ...ht illuminated it will remain active also for the following washing programmes to deactivate the function press the button button indicator light off With the use of 3 in 1 function the cycle durations given in the Washing programmes chart may change NOTE 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 pro...

Page 10: ...bout 2 seconds the indicator lights of all the programme selection buttons will illuminate indicating that the set programme has been cancelled and that the machine is now in setting mode 2 Press simultaneously function buttons 2 and 3 the indicator lights of the function buttons 1 2 and 3 start flashing 3 Press function button 2 the indicator lights of function buttons 1 and 3 turn off while the ...

Page 11: ...The dishwasher is equipped with a water softener designed to remove minerals and salts from the water supply which would have a detrimental or 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 French degrees and mmol l millimol per litre The softener should be a...

Page 12: ...8 7 6 3 3 1 no salt necessary 1 Manually Electronically 2 1 Number of flashes of the End of programme indicator light 2 2 Water hardness 51 70 43 50 37 42 29 36 23 28 9 0 12 5 7 6 8 9 6 5 7 5 5 1 6 4 4 0 5 0 IV 11 14 1 9 2 5 II 4 0 7 I 4 10 0 7 1 8 I II 19 22 15 18 3 3 3 9 2 6 3 2 III 5 4 5 4 dH german degrees 91 125 76 90 65 75 51 64 40 50 19 25 7 7 18 33 39 26 32 TH french degrees mmol l millimo...

Page 13: ...n setting mode 2 Press simultaneously function buttons 2 and 3 until the indicator lights of the function buttons 1 2 and 3 start flashing 3 Press function button 1 the indicator lights of function buttons 2 and 3 turn off while the indicator light of the button 1 goes on flashing at the same time the indicator light End of programme starts to flash The current level is indicated by the number of ...

Page 14: ...ore filling 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 on the cap tightly turning it clockwise until it stops with a click The salt container will require topping up periodically You are reminded of this by the salt indicator light o...

Page 15: ...pen the container by pressing the release button A 2 Add the rinse aid until the container is completely full The maximum level for filling is indicated by max Ensure that the lid is closed after every refill Clean up any rinse aid spilt during 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 ...

Page 16: ...osage 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 Top up the rinse aid when the indicator light on the control panel illuminates 152959 74 0en 18 11 2005 13 01 Pagina 16 ...

Page 17: ... left overs Soften remnants of burnt food 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 g...

Page 18: ... made from synthetic fibres Only wash stoneware in the dishwasher if it is specifically 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 cause discolouring and staining on silver Therefore always clean left overs from silv...

Page 19: ... 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 Operating instructions 19 152959 74 0en 18 11 2005 13 01 Pagina 19 ...

Page 20: ...lly in the removable knife basket which is positioned at the rear of the upper basket Forks and spoons should be placed in the removable cutlery basket with the handles facing downwards and the knives with their handles facing upwards If the handles protrude from the bottom of the basket obstructing the lower spray arm load the cutlery with the handles facing upwards Mix spoons with other cutlery ...

Page 21: ...reach all surfaces 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 For glasses with long stems according to the size and dimensions upset the glass holder to the left hand or right hand position In case you need to load dishes in the upper basket the glass holder must be in the right hand positio...

Page 22: ... starting from the rear positions of the basket tilting them slightly forwards and avoiding the front positions near the door Before closing the door ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely Operating instructions 22 152959 74 0en 18 11 2005 13 01 Pagina 22 ...

Page 23: ... or lower the basket on one side only When the basket is in the higher position you will not be able to use the cup rack s 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 After loading your machine always close the door as an open door ca...

Page 24: ... 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 during...

Page 25: ...etergents for dishwashers are almost exclusively low alkaline concentrated detergents with natural enzymes in tablet form Using 50 C washing programmes in conjunction with these concentrated detergents reduces pollution and is good for your dishes as these washing programmes are specially matched to the dirt dissolving properties of the enzymes in concentrated detergents It is for this reason that...

Page 26: ...te the rinse aid dispenser and set the rinse aid dosage to position 2 If you decide to turn back to the use of the standard detergent system we advise that you Deactivate the 3 in 1 function Fill up the dispensers for salt and rinse aid again Adjust the water hardness setting to the highest setting perform up to 3 normal washing programmes without loading any dishes Adjust the water hardness setti...

Page 27: ...the appliance is partially loaded and the dish es lightly soiled 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 For this reason the programme duration water and energ...

Page 28: ...tart blinking After about 3 seconds from the last pressure of a button the programme starts automatically Once the programme has started the phase indicator lights will turn off except for the phase under way Setting and starting the programme with delay start Set the delay start before selecting a washing programme Press the delay start button until the indicator light corresponding to the chosen...

Page 29: ...r 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 Cancel a washing programme in progress To cancel a washing programme in progress press simultaneously the function buttons 2 and 3 for about 2 seconds the indi...

Page 30: ...by pressing the On Off button Open the dishwasher s door leave it ajar and wait a few minutes before removing the dishes in this way they will be cooler and the drying will be improved 9 Unloading the dishwasher Hot dishes are sensitive to knocks The dishes should therefore be allowed to cool down before removing from the appliance Empty the lower basket first and then the upper one this will avoi...

Page 31: ... regularly with a damp cloth We recommend every 3 months to run a 65 C wash programme without dishes using detergent Cleaning the filters The filters must be checked and cleaned from time to time Dirty filters will degrade the washing result 1 Open the door remove the lower basket 2 The dishwasher filter system comprises a coarse filter A a microfilter B and a flat filter C Unlock the filter syste...

Page 32: ... 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 produce poor washing results NE...

Page 33: ...an Frost precautions Avoid placing the machine in a location where the temperature is below 0 C If this is unavoidable empty the machine close the appliance door disconnect the water inlet pipe and empty it Moving the machine If 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 ho...

Page 34: ...p 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 Clean out the sink spigot The sink spigot is blocked Check the water drain hose connection Clean the water tap Turn the water tap on Clean the filter in the threaded hose fitting The water inlet hose has not been correctly laid or it is bent or...

Page 35: ...n the above chart will appear please contact your Service Force Centre The programme does not start Use a different brand of detergent The whistling is not a cause for concern The dishwasher door has not been properly closed Close the door The main plug is not plugged in Insert the mains plug The fuse has blown in the household fuse box Replace the fuse For dishwasher models with delay start optio...

Page 36: ... no detergent has been used Where there are limescales deposits on the dishes the salt container is empty or the wrong level of the water softener has been selected 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 empty There are streaks milky spots or a bluish coating on glasses and...

Page 37: ...numbers at hand we recommend you to make a note of them here Mod PNC S N Service and spare parts This product should be serviced by an authorised service engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning Contact your local Service Force...

Page 38: ...cal connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the dishwasher s door Minimum 50 kPa 0 5 bar Maximum 800 kPa 8 bar 12 place settings This appliance complies with the following E E C Directives 73 23 or 19 2 73 Low Voltage Directive and subsequent modifications 89 336 or 3 5 89 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and subsequent modifications Technical specifications 152959 74 0...

Page 39: ...supply cable pass through The dishwasher incorporates adjustable feet to allow the adjustment of the height During all operations that involve accessibility to internal components the dishwasher has to be unplugged When inserting the machine ensure that the water inlet hose the drain hose and the supply cable are not kinked or squashed Levelling Good levelling is essential for correct closure and ...

Page 40: ...et hose must not be kinked crushed or entangled when it is being connected up The dishwasher features fill and drain hoses which can be turned either to the left or the right to suit the installation by means of the locknut The locknut must be correctly fitted to avoid water leaks Attention NOT all models of dishwashers have fill and drain hoses provided with locknut In this case this kind of faci...

Page 41: ...se take care when installing the water inlet hose The electrical cable for the safety valve is in the double walled water inlet hose Do not immerse the water inlet hose or the safety valve in water If water inlet hose or the safety valve is damaged remove the mains plug immediately A water inlet hose with safety valve must only be replaced by a specialist or by the consumer services department Pla...

Page 42: ... the hose is not bent or squashed as this could prevent or slow down the discharge of water The sink plug must not be in place when the machine is draining as this could cause the water to syphon back into the machine If you use a drain hose extension it 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 diamete...

Page 43: ...e that the socket and plug are compatible without having to use any type of adaptor If necessary have the domestic wiring system socket replaced To isolate the dishwasher from mains remove the mains plug Important The plug must still be accessible after the appliance has been installed In case that the electrical cable has to be replaced please contact your local consumer services department The a...

Page 44: ...ried out when the salt dispenser and rinse aid container have been filled with salt and rinse aid respectively and using the test programme see Washing programmes chart Load Rinse aid setting Detergent dosage Position 4 type III 5 g 25 g type B 12 standard place settings Arrangement cutlery basket Cup racks position A Arrangement lower basket Arrangement upper basket take off the glass holder 1529...

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Page 48: ...he 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 Subject to change without notice 11 05 152959 74 0en 18 11 2005 13 01 Pagina 48 ...