AEG Electrolux FAVORIT 88015 VI User manual

Favorit 88015 VI
User manual Dishwasher

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Contents
Operating instructions 3
Safety information 3
Correct use 3
General safety 3
Child safety 3
Installation 4
Product description 5
Control panel 6
Digital display 6
Delay start button 7
Sanitize button 7
Multitab button 7
Half-load button 7
Function buttons 7
Setting mode 7
Audible signals 7
Use of the appliance 9
Setting the water softener 9
Manual adjustment 9
Electronic adjustment 10
Use of dishwasher salt 10
Use of rinse aid 11
Adjusting the rinse aid dosage 12
Loading cutlery and dishes 12
Helpful hints and tips 12
Lower basket 13
Cutlery basket 14
Upper basket 15
Adjustment of the height of the upper
basket 15
Use of detergent 16
Multitab function 17
To activate the multitab function: 18
To activate/deactivate the rinse aid
dispenser: 18
Select and start a washing program 18
Select and start a washing program with
delay start 19
Cancelling delay start 19
Interrupting a washing program 19
Cancelling a washing program 19
End of the washing program 20
Standby mode 20
Removing the load 20
Washing programs 21
Care and cleaning 23
Cleaning the filters 23
External cleaning 24
Internal cleaning 24
Long periods of non-operation 24
Frost precautions 24
Moving the machine 24
What to do if… 25
Technical data 26
Installation instructions 27
Installation 27
Adjust the level of the appliance 28
Adhesive steam protection foil 28
Fixing to the adjacent units 28
Custom made kick-panel 29
Water connection 29
Water inlet hose 29
Water drain hose 30
Electrical connection 31
Environment concerns 32
Old appliance 32
Warranty 32
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Subject to change without notice
Operating instructions
Safety information
For your safety and correct operation of the appliance, read this manual carefully before
installation and use. Always keep these instructions with the appliance even if you move
or sell it. Users must fully know the operation and safety features of the appliance.
Correct use
• Only use the appliance to clean household utensils that are suitable for dishwashers.
• Do not put solvents in the appliance. Risk of explosion.
• Put the knives and all items with sharp points in the cutlery basket with their points
down. If not, put them in a horizontal position in the upper basket.
• Use only products specified for dishwashers (detergent, salt, rinse aid).
• If you open the door while the appliance is in operation, hot steam can escape. Risk of
skin burns.
• Do not remove dishes from the dishwasher before the end of the washing program.
• When the washing program is completed, disconnect the mains plug from the mains
socket and close the water tap.
• Only an authorised service engineer can repair this appliance. Use only original spare
parts.
• Do not do repairs yourself to prevent injury and damage to the appliance. Always contact
the Customer Care Centre.
General safety
• Dishwasher detergents are very dangerous. Be careful they do not touch eyes, mouth
and skin. Keep the children away from the appliance when the door is open. .
• Obey the safety instructions from the manufacturer of the dishwasher detergent to
prevent burns to eyes, mouth and throat.
• Only put detergent in the dispenser before you start a washing program. Make sure that
the detergent dispenser is empty at the end of the washing program.
• Do not drink the water from the dishwasher. Detergent residues can stay in your appli-
ance.
• Always close the door when you do not use the appliance to prevent injury and not to
stumble over the open door.
• Do not sit or stand on the open door.
Child safety
• Children or infirm persons must not use this appliance. They must get supervision to
make sure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Keep all the packaging away from children. There is a risk of suffocation.
• Keep all detergents in a safe area. Do not let children touch the detergents.
• Keep the children and pets away from the appliance when the door is open.
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Installation
• Make sure that the appliance is not damaged because of transport. Do not connect a
damaged appliance. If necessary, contact the supplier.
• Remove all packaging before first use.
• A qualified and competent person must do the electrical installation.
• A qualified and competent person must do the plumbing installation.
• Do not change the specifications or modify this product. Risk of injury and damage to
the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance:
– if the mains cable or water hoses are damaged,
– if the control panel, worktop or plinth area are damaged so that you can get access
to the inner side of the appliance.
Contact your local Customer Care Centre.
• Do not drill into the sides of the appliance to prevent damage to hydraulic and electrical
components.
WARNING!
Carefully obey the instructions for electrical and water connections.
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Product description
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1Ceiling spray arm
2Upper basket
3Water hardness dial
4Salt container
5Detergent dispenser
6Rinse aid dispenser
7Rating plate
8Filters
9Lower spray arm
10 Upper spray arm
Light beam
After the start of the washing program, a light beam shows on the floor below the appliance
door.
If the appliance is installed higher with a flush kitchen furniture door, the light beam will
not be visible.
Light beam
The red light is on. Indication of the start of a washing program. The red light stays on during
the washing program.
The red light flashes. Indication of a malfunction.
The green light is on. Indication of the end of a washing program.
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Control panel
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1Digital display
2Delay start button
3Program selection buttons
4Sanitize button
5Multitab button
6Half-load button
7Indicator lights
8On/off button
9Function buttons
Indicator lights
1)
The indicator light comes on when it is necessary
to fill the salt container. Refer to 'Use of dish-
washer salt'.
The salt indicator light can stay on for some
hours, but it does not have an unwanted effect
on the operation of the appliance.
1)
The indicator light comes on when it is necessary
to fill the rinse aid container. Refer to 'Use of
rinse aid'.
End of program: this indicator light comes on
when the washing program is completed.
1) The indicator light is off while a washing programme operates.
Digital display
The display shows:
• adjusted level of the water softener,
• activation/deactivation of the rinse aid dispenser (only with multitab function on),
• program number,
• remaining time to the end of the program,
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• end of a washing program,
• number of hours in delay start,
• fault codes,
• deactivation/activation of the audible signals.
Delay start button
Use the delay start button to delay the start of the washing program with an interval
between 1 and 19 hours. Refer to 'Select and start a washing program'.
Sanitize button
This function provides more hygienically clean dishes and glasses. During the last rinse, the
temperature increases to 68°C and is kept above 65°C minimum for 10 to 14 minutes.
This function is not available with all washing programs. Refer to 'Washing programs'.
Press the sanitize button to set the function. The sanitize indicator light comes on, when
the function is selectable.
Multitab button
Press this button to activate/deactivate the multitab function. Refer to 'Multitab function'.
Half-load button
The half-load option is not available for all washing programs. Refer to 'Washing programs'.
• Load dishes in the upper and lower basket .
• Decrease the detergent dosage when you use the half-load option.
• Press the half-load button to set the option.
– The half-load indicator light comes on, when the half-load option is selectable.
Function buttons
Use the function buttons for these operations:
• to set the water softener. Refer to 'Setting the water softener'.
• to deactivate/activate the audible signals. Refer to 'Deactivation/activation of the audible
signals'.
• to deactivate/activate the rinse aid dispenser when multitab function is active. Refer to
'Multitab function'.
• to cancel the washing program in progress or a delay start in progress. Refer to 'Select
and start a washing program'.
Setting mode
The appliance is in setting mode when the digital display shows two horizontal bars.
The appliance must be in setting mode for these operations:
– to set a washing program,
– to set the water softener level,
– to deactivate/activate the audible signals,
– to deactivate/activate the rinse aid dispenser.
If the digital display shows the time of a set program, cancel the program to go back to
the setting mode. Refer to "Select and start a washing program".
Audible signals
You can hear an audible signal:
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• at the end of the washing program,
• during the setting of the level of the water softener,
• when the appliance has a malfunction.
The activation of the audible signals is set at the factory.
Do these steps to deactivate the audible signals:
1. Switch on the appliance.
2. Make sure that the appliance is in setting mode.
3. Press and hold function buttons B and C until the indicator lights of function buttons
A, B and C start to flash.
4. Press the function button C.
– Indicator lights for function buttons A and B go off.
– Indicator light for function button C flashes.
– The digital display shows the setting.
Audible signals deactivated
Audible signals activated
The audible signals are activated.
5. Press the function button C again.
– The digital display shows the new setting.
The audible signals are deactivated.
6. Switch off the appliance to save the operation.
Do these steps to activate the audible signals:
1. Do the above procedure until the digital display shows necessary setting.
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Use of the appliance
Refer to specified instructions for each step of the procedure.
1. Make a check if the water softener level is correct for the water hardness in your area.
If necessary set the water softener.
2. Fill the salt container with dishwasher salt.
3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid.
4. Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher.
5. Set the correct washing program for the type of load and soil.
6. Fill the detergent dispenser with the correct quantity of detergent.
7. Start the washing program.
Setting the water softener
The water softener removes minerals and salts from the water supply. Minerals and salts
can have bad effect on the operation of the appliance.
Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales:
• mg/I (millimol per litre)
• ppm (parts per million),
• mmol/l (millimol per litre - international unit for the hardness of water).
Adjust the water softener in to the water hardness in your area. If necessary, contact your
local water authority.
Water hardness Water hardness setting
mg/l ppm mmol/l manually electronically
910 - 1250 910 - 1250 9,1 - 12,5 210
760 - 909 760 - 909 7,6 - 9,0 2 9
650 - 759 650 - 759 6,5 - 7,5 2 8
510 - 649 510 - 649 5,1 - 6,4 2 7
400 - 509 400 - 509 4,0 - 5,0 2 6
330 - 399 330 - 399 3,3 - 3,9 2 5
260 - 329 260 - 329 2,6 - 3,2 1 4
190 - 259 190 - 259 1,9 - 2,5 1 3
70 - 189 70 - 189 0,7 - 1,8 1 2
< 70 < 70 < 0,7 11
1)
1) No use of salt required.
You must set the water softener manually and electronically.
Manual adjustment
The appliance is set at the factory at position 2.
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1. Open the door.
2. Remove the lower basket.
3. Turn the water hardness dial to position 1
or 2 (refer to the chart).
4. Install the lower basket.
5. Close the door.
Electronic adjustment
The dishwasher is factory set at level 5.
1. Switch on the appliance.
2. Make sure that the appliance is in setting mode.
3. Press and hold function buttons B and C until the indicator lights of function buttons
A, B and C start to flash.
4. Release function buttons B and C.
5. Press function button A.
– The indicator lights for function buttons B and C go off.
– The indicator light for function button A continues to flash.
– The digital display shows the current level.
– You can hear an audible signal.
Example: digital display shows / 5 intermittent audible signals = level 5.
6. Press the function button A one time to increase the water softener level by one step.
7. Continue pressing function button A until the desired water softener level is achieved.
8. Press the on/off button to save the operation.
Use of dishwasher salt
CAUTION!
Only use dishwasher salt. Types of salt that are not suitable for dishwashers cause damage
to the water softener.
CAUTION!
Grains of salt and salty water on the bottom of the appliance can cause corrosion. Fill the
appliance with salt before you start a washing program to prevent corrosion.
Do these steps to fill the salt container:
1. Turn the cap anticlockwise to open the salt container.
2. Fill the salt container with 1 litre of water (only the first operation).
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3. Use the funnel to fill the salt container
with salt.
4. Remove the salt around the opening of the salt container.
5. Turn the cap clockwise to close the salt container.
It is normal that water overflows from the salt container when you fill it with salt.
Use of rinse aid
CAUTION!
Only use rinse aid specified for dishwashers.
Do not fill the rinse aid dispenser with other products (e.g. dishwasher cleaning agent, liquid
detergent). This can cause damage to the appliance.
Rinse aid makes it possible to dry the dishes without streaks and stains.
Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinsing phase.
Follow these steps to fill the rinse aid dispenser:
1. Press the release button (A) to open the
rinse aid dispenser.
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2. Fill the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid.
The mark 'max.' shows the maximum level.
3. Remove the spilled rinse aid with an ab-
sorbent cloth to prevent too much foam
during the subsequent washing program.
4. Close the rinse aid dispenser.
Adjusting the rinse aid dosage
The rinse aid is set at the factory at position 4.
You can set the rinse aid dosage between position 1 (lowest dosage) and position 6 (highest
dosage).
Turn the rinse aid dial to increase or decrease the
dosage.
– Increase the dosage if there are water droplets
or limescale on the dishes.
– Decrease the dosage if there are streaks, whitish
stains or bluish layers on the dishes.
Wash hands to remove any residue of rinse aid
from skin.
Loading cutlery and dishes
Helpful hints and tips
CAUTION!
Only use the appliance for household utensils that are suitable for dishwashers.
Do not use the appliance to clean objects that can absorb water (sponges, household cloths,
etc.).
• Before you load cutlery and dishes, do these steps:
– Remove all food remainings and debris.
– Make burnt, remaining food in pans soft.
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• While you load cutlery and dishes, do these steps:
– Load hollow items (e.g. cups, glasses and pans) with the opening down.
– Make sure that water does not collect in the container or in a deep base.
– Make sure that cutlery and dishes do not lie inside one another.
– Make sure that cutlery and dishes do not cover other cutlery and dishes.
– Make sure that glasses do not touch other glasses.
– Put small objects in the cutlery basket.
• Plastic items and pans with non-stick coatings can retain water droplets. Plastic items
do not dry as well as porcelain and steel items.
• Put light items in the upper basket. Make sure that the items do not move.
CAUTION!
Make sure that the spray arms can move freely before you start a washing program.
WARNING!
Always close the door after you load or unload the appliance. An open door can be dan-
gerous.
Lower basket
Put large and heavily soiled dishes and pans in the
lower basket.
The rows of prongs in the lower basket can be ad-
justed flat to load large dishes, pots, pans and
bowls.
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Cutlery basket
WARNING!
Do not put long-bladed knives in a vertical position. Arrange long and sharp cutlery hori-
zontally in the upper basket. Be careful with sharp items.
Use the cutlery grids for best washing results.
• Put the grids on the cutlery basket.
• For larger items use only one of the cutlery grids.
• Put forks and spoons with the handles down.
• Put knives with the handles up. If the points
of the knives or other thin items come out
from the bottom of the basket, they can pre-
vent the rotation of the lower spray arm. Put
knives and other thin items with the handles
down.
• Mix spoons with other cutlery to prevent
them nesting together.
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Upper basket
The upper basket is for saucers, salad bowls, cups,
glasses, pots and lids. Arrange the items to let wa-
ter touch all surfaces.
• For longer items fold the cup racks up.
• Put glasses with long stems in the cup racks
with the stems up.
Adjustment of the height of the upper basket
You can put the upper basket in two positions to increase load flexibility.
Maximum height of the dishes in:
the upper basket the lower basket
Upper position 22 cm 30 cm
Lower position 24 cm 29 cm
Follow these steps to move to the upper basket to the lower/upper position:
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1. Pull out the upper basket until it stops.
2. Hold the upper basket by the handle, lift it
as far as possible and lower it vertically.
The upper basket latches into the lower or
the upper position.
Use of detergent
Only use detergents (powder, liquid or tablet) that are suitable for dishwashers.
Follow the data on the packaging:
• dosage recommended by the manufacturer,
• storage recommendations.
Do not use more than the correct quantity of detergent to decrease pollution.
Follow these steps to fill the detergent dispenser:
1. Open the lid of the detergent dispenser.
2. Fill the detergent dispenser (A) with de-
tergent. The marking shows the dosage:
20 = approximately 20 g of detergent
30 = approximately 30 g of detergent.
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3. If you use a washing program with pre-
wash, put more detergent in the prewash
detergent compartment (B).
4. If you use detergent tablets, put the de-
tergent tablet in the detergent dispenser
(A) .
5. Close the lid of the detergent dispenser.
Press the lid until it locks into position.
Different brands of detergent dissolve in different times. Some detergent tablets do not
have the best cleaning results during short washing programs. Use long washing programs
when you use detergent tablets to fully remove the detergent.
Multitab function
The multitab function is for combi detergent tablets.
These tablets contain agents such as detergent, rinse aid and dishwasher salt. Some types
of tablets can contain other agents.
Do a check if these tablets are suitable for the local water hardness. Refer to the instructions
from the manufacturer.
The multitab function can be set with any program.
When you set the multitab function, it stays on until you deactivate it.
The multitab function automatically stops the rinse aid and water softener operation. The
rinse aid indicator light and salt indicator light are deactivated.
The program duration can increase if you use the multitab function.
A
B
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Activate or deactivate the multitab function before the start of a washing program.
You cannot activate or deactivate the multitab function when the program operates. Cancel
the washing program, then set the program again.
To activate the multitab function:
• Press the multitab button. The multitab indicator light comes on.
To deactivate the multitab function:
• Press the multitab button. The multitab indicator light goes off.
Follow these steps if the drying results are not satisfactory:
1. Fill the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid.
2. Activate the rinse aid dispenser.
3. Set the rinse aid dosage to position 2.
• You can only activate or deactivate the rinse aid dispenser when the multitab function
is activated.
To activate/deactivate the rinse aid dispenser:
1. Switch on the appliance.
2. Make sure that the appliance is in setting mode.
3. Press and hold function buttons B and C.
– The indicator lights for function buttons A, B, and C start to flash.
4. Press function button B.
– The indicator lights for function buttons A and C go off.
– The indicator light for function button B continues to flash.
– The digital display shows the setting.
Rinse aid dispenser deactivated
Rinse aid dispenser activated
5. Press function button B again.
– The digital display shows the new setting.
6. Switch off the appliance to save the operation.
To use normal detergent again:
1. Deactivate the multitab function.
2. Fill the salt container and rinse aid dispenser.
3. Adjust the water hardness setting to the highest level.
4. Do a washing program without dishes.
5. Adjust the water softener to the water hardness in your area.
6. Adjust the rinse aid dosage.
Select and start a washing program
Set the options before the start of a washing program. When a washing program starts no
options can be set. If it is necessary to set an option, cancel the operating washing program.
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Set the washing program with the door ajar. The washing program only starts after you
close the door. Until then it is possible to modify the settings.
Follow these steps to set and start a washing program:
1. Switch on the appliance.
2. Make sure that the appliance is in setting mode.
3. Set a washing programme.
– The digital display shows the program number. Refer to the 'Washing programs' chart
for program details.
4. Close the door.
– The washing program starts.
When the washing program operates, you cannot change the program. Cancel the washing
program. Refer to 'Cancelling a washing program'.
Select and start a washing program with delay start
1. Press the on/off button.
2. Set a washing program.
3. Press the delay start button until the display shows the necessary delay start of the
washing program.
– The delay start indicator light comes on.
4. Close the door.
– The countdown of the delay start starts.
– When the countdown is completed, the washing program starts automatically.
If you open the door during the countdown, this will interrupt the countdown. When you
close the door again, the countdown continues from the point of interruption.
Cancelling delay start
1. Press and hold function buttons B and C until the lights of the program selection
buttons come on and the digital display shows two horizontal bars.
– When you cancel delay start, you also cancel the washing program.
2. Set a new washing program.
WARNING!
Only interrupt or cancel a washing program if necessary.
Attention! Open the door carefully. Hot steam and water can escape.
Interrupting a washing program
Open the door.
• The program stops.
Close the door.
• The program continues from the point of interruption.
Cancelling a washing program
1. Press and hold function buttons B and C until the lights of the program selection
buttons come on and the digital display shows two horizontal bars.
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2. Release function buttons B and C to cancel the washing program.
At this point, you can follow these steps:
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Set a new washing program.
Fill the detergent dispenser with detergent before you set a new washing program.
End of the washing program
The washing program is complete when:
• The appliance stops automatically.
• The audible signal for the end of the program operates.
1. Open the door.
– The digital display shows 0.
– The lights of the program selection buttons stay on.
2. Switch off the appliance.
– For better drying results, keep the door ajar for some minutes before you remove the
dishes.
Let the dishes cool down before you remove them from the appliance. Hot dishes are easily
damaged.
Standby mode
If you do not switch off the appliance at the end of the washing program, the appliance
automatically goes into standby mode. The standby mode decreases energy consumption.
Three minutes after the end of the program, all indicator lights go off and the digital display
shows one horizontal bar.
Press one of the buttons (not the on/off button), to go back to end-of-program mode.
Removing the load
• First remove items from the lower basket, then from the upper basket.
• There can be water on the sides and door of the appliance. Stainless steel becomes cool
more quickly than the dishes.
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