AEG FAVORIT 40260 I User manual

FAVORIT 40260 i
Dishwasher
User Instructions

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Dear customer,
Please read these user instructions carefully.
Please observe the safety instructions on the first few pages ofthese
user instructions! Please keep these user instructions for later reference.
Pass them on to any subsequent owner of the appliance.
1 The warning triangle and/or specific words (Warning!, Caution!,
Important!) are used to highlight instructions that are important for
your safety or for the function of the appliance. It is imperative that
these instructions are observed.
0This symbol or numbered instruction steps lead you step by step
through the operation of the appliance.
3 Next to this symbol you receive additional information and practical
tips on using the appliance.
2 Tips and instructions for the economical and environmentally conscious
use of the appliance are marked with a clover leaf.
In the event of a malfunction, these operating instructions contain
information on how to rectify faults yourself, see the "What to do, if..."
section.
If these instructions are insufficient, please contact your AEG Service
Force Centre.
In this respect please read the chapter "Service & Spare Parts".
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Contents
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CONTENTS
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Economical and Ecological Dishwashing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Appliance Features and Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Prior to using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjust the Water Softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Filling with Salt for the Water Softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Filling with Rinse Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adjusting Rinse Aid Dosing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
In Daily Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Loading Cutlery and Dishes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Loading Cutlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Loading Pans, Frying Pans and Large Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Loading Cups, Glasses and Coffee Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Filling with Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Use of "3 in 1"/ Combi Detergent Tablets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Selecting the Wash Programme (Programme Table) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Starting the Wash Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Changing/Interrupting the Wash Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Switching Off the Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Emptying the Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Cleaning the Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
What to do, if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
...there are problems with the operation of the dishwasher. . . . . . . . . . . . 25
...the wash result is unsatisfactory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Notes for Test Institutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Installation and Connection Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Installing the Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Dishwashers That Can Be Integrated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Connecting the Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Water Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Permitted water pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Connect the inlet hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Water drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Leak Prevention System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Guarantee Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Service and Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1 Safety Instructions
The safety aspects of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted
technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. Neverthe-
less, as a manufacturer we consider it our obligation to make you
aware of the following safety information:
Installation, Connection and Placing into Operation
• The dishwasher may only be transported upright.
• Check the dishwasher for transport damage. Do not in any circum-
stances connect an appliance that is damaged. In the case of damage,
please contact your retailer.
• Before installing the appliance, ensure that the nominal voltage and
type of supply on the rating plate match that of the supply where the
appliance is to be installed. The fuse rating is also to be found on the
rating plate.
• For information on how to correctly install and connect up your dish-
washer, please read the “Installation“ section. Adaptors / connectors
and extension cables must not be used.
Child Safety
• This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should
not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product.
• Keep all packaging away from children.
• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach.
• The water in your dishwasher is not suitable for drinking. If there are
still remnants of detergent in the appliance, there is a risk of burns!
• When disposing of an old appliance, cut off the power supply cable
and remove any door catches, to prevent young children being
trapped inside.
General Safety
• Repairs to the dishwasher are only to be carried out by qualified serv-
ice engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards for
the user. If your appliance needs repairing, please contact your local
AEG Service Force Centre.

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• Never place the dishwasher in operation if the mains cable, water
inlet or drain hose is damaged; or the control panel, work top or
plinth area is damaged such that the inside of the appliance is freely
accessible.
• If the mains lead is damaged, or is to be replaced for a longer lead,
the cable (obtainable from AEG Service Force) must be replaced by a
service engineer authorised by AEG.
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the cable, always pull the
plug.
• Additions or modifications to the dishwasher are not permitted for
safety reasons.
• 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.
• Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a potential haz-
ard.
• Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be
positioned horizontally in the upper basket.
• When finished loading or unloading, close the door as an open door
can be a hazard.
Correct Use
• Only wash household dishes using the dishwasher. If the appliance is
used for other purposes, or is used incorrectly, the manufacturer can-
not accept any liability for any damage caused.
• Only use detergents specifically designed for use in domestic dish-
washers.
• Do not put any solvents in the dishwasher. There is a risk of an explo-
sion!
• The anti-flood system provides dependable protection against dam-
age due to leaks. For this system to function correctly, the following
preconditions must be met:
– The appliance must remain connected to the mains even when it is
switched off.
– The dishwasher must be correctly installed.
– Always shut off the water supply at the tap when the dishwasher is
not to be used for longer periods, e.g. when you are away on holiday.
• Do not sit or stand on the open door, the appliance may tip over.

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• In the event of a fault, first close the tap, then switch off the appli-
ance and unplug it from the mains. If the appliance is permanently
wired to the mains: remove the fuse.
2 Disposal
Disposing of the Packaging Material
Dispose of the dishwasher packaging material correctly. All the packag-
ing materials used are harmless to the environment and can be recy-
cled.
• Plastic parts are marked with standard international abbreviations:
– >PE< for polyethylene, e.g. sheet wrapping material
– >PS< for polystyrene, e.g. padding material (always CFC-free)
– >POM< for polyoxymethylene, e.g. plastic clips
• Cardboard packaging is manufactured from recycled paper and
should be deposited in the waste paper collection for recycling.
Disposal of Old Appliances
When disposing of old appliances, remove the plug and ensure that any
locks or catches are removed to prevent young children becoming
trapped inside.
Use an authorised disposal site.
2 Economical and Ecological Dishwashing
• Ensure that the water softener is correctly adjusted.
• Do not pre-rinse dishes under running water.
• Select the wash programme to suit the nature and degree of the soil-
ing on the dishes.
• Do not use more detergent, special salt or rinse aid than is recom-
mended in these operating instructions and by the detergent manu-
facturer.

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Appliance Features and Control Panel
Spray Arms
Container for
Salt
Rating Plate
Container
for Rinse Aid
Container for
Detergent
Filters
Rubber Seal for
Connecting the
Water Feed to the
Upper Spray Arm
Water Hardness Switch

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Control Panel
Set the point at which the wash programme is to start using the pro-
gramme switch. The programme switch rotates during the wash pro-
gramme and indicates the position that has been reached in the
programme.
Switch on the dishwasher and start a wash programme using the pro-
gramme selector.
Prior to using for the first time
Prior to using for the first time, remove all the clips with which the
baskets are secured for transport.
Then perform the following steps:
0 1. Adjust the water softener
2. Fill with Salt for the Water Softener
3. Fill with Rinse Aid
Programme Selector Programme Switch
Door Handle
Power Indicator Light

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Adjust the Water Softener
To prevent the build up of scale on dishes and in the dishwasher, the
dishes must be washed with soft, i.e. low lime content water. For this
reason the dishwasher is fitted with a water softener in which tap
water from a hardness of 4 °d (German degrees) is softened with the
aid of special salt.
3 Your local water authority can advise you on the hardness of the water
in your area.
The water softener has 4 settings.
0 Adjust the water softener in accord-
ance with the table to suit your area:
1. Open the door on the dishwasher.
2. Remove the lower basket from the
dishwasher.
3. Turn the water hardness switch to 1,
2, 3 or 4.
4. Replace the lower basket and close
the door of the dishwasher.
Water Hardness
in °d1)in ppm
2)
1)(°d) German degree, measure of water hardness
2)(ppm) Parts Per Million (CaCO3)
*factory setting
Turn the arrow on the
water hardness switch to number
36-50
22-35
640 - 900
390 - 630
4
3
15-21 260 - 380 2*
4-14 70 - 250 1
under 4 under 70 1
no salt necessary

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Filling with Salt for the Water Softener
1 Use only salt designed for dishwashers. Never fill the salt container
with any another type of salt (e.g. culinary salt) or dishwasher deter-
gent, as this would irreparably damage the water softener.
Prior to filling with salt, please check each time that you really do have
a packet of dishwasher salt in your hand.
Fill with dishwasher salt:
– Prior to using the dishwasher for the first time
– If a green mark can be seen under the lid of the salt container, then
there is sufficient salt. If the green mark cannot be seen, you must
refill the container with salt.
3 If the water hardness in your area is less than 4 °d, you do not need to
use dishwasher salt. The green mark will then not be visible. The func-
tion of the appliance is not impaired.
0 1. Open the door, remove the lower
basket.
2. Undo the lid on the salt container by
turning it anticlockwise.
3. When using for the first time:
fill the salt container with water.
4. Place the funnel supplied on the con-
tainer opening.
Fill the container with salt through
the funnel; the capacity of the con-
tainer is approx. 1.0-1.5 kg depend-
ing on the grain size. Do not overfill
the salt container with salt.
3 The water expelled by filling the salt container with special salt runs
out of the salt container onto the base of the washing compartment.
This is not a cause for concern, the water will be pumped out at the
start of the next wash programme.
5. Clean any salt remnants on the container opening.
6. Turn the lid clockwise to the stop, otherwise dishwasher salt will leak
into the wash water, this could lead to poor wash results. To avoid this
run a rinse programme after filling the salt container with special salt.
This will wash away salt water and any salt crystals that have been spilt.
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3 Depending on the size of the salt grains, it can take several hours for
the salt to dissolve in the water and the green mark to become visible
again. The setting of the water softener and thus the consumption of
salt are dependent on the hardness of the local water.
Filling with Rinse Aid
Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse, ensuring thor-
ough rinsing, spot and streak free drying.
1 Only use rinse aid specifically designed for domestic dishwashers. Never
fill the rinse aid container with any other substance as this would dam-
age the appliance.
Fill with rinse aid:
– Prior to using the dishwasher for the first time
– When the window indicator has a dark centre surrounded by a light
ring. If there is rinse aid in the container, the indicator window is
completely dark.
The rinse aid compartment is on the inside of the dishwasher door.
0 1. Open the door.
2. Press the rinse aid compartment
release button with your finger.
3. Fully open the rinse aid compartment
lid.

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4. Fill with rinse aid exactly up to the
level marked “max”; this corresponds
to a quantity of approx. 140 ml.
5. Close the lid and press until it locks
into place.
6. Wipe up any spilt rinse aid with a
cloth. Otherwise too much foam will
be formed during the wash.
Adjusting Rinse Aid Dosing
3 As the dishes are washed rinse aid is released from the dispenser into
the wash water. The dose is factory set at 4, and can be adjusted from
1 to 6. Only change the setting if streaks, milky spots or dried on water
marks are visible on glasses or crockery.
0 1. Open the door of the dishwasher.
2. Press the rinse aid compartment
release button with your finger.
3. Fully open the rinse aid compartment
lid.
4. Set the dose level.
5. Close the lid and press until it locks
into place.
6. If rinse aid has run out, wipe up with
a cloth.

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In Daily Use
• Check the salt and rinse aid levels.
• Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher
• Fill with dishwasher detergent
• Select a wash programme suitable for the cutlery and dishes
• Start the wash programme
Loading Cutlery and Dishes
1 Sponges, household cloths and any object that can absorb water should
not be washed in the dishwasher.
• Before loading the dishes, you should:
– Remove all scraps of food.
– 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
For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery/dishes
are not suitable: are of limited suitability:
• Cutlery with wooden, horn,
china or mother of pearl handles
• Plastic items that are not heat
resistant
• Older cutlery with glued parts that
is not temperature resistant
• Bonded cutlery items or dishes
• Pewter or copper items
• Lead crystal glass
• Steel items subject to rusting
• Wooden platters
• Items 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. Left-overs, e.g.
egg white, egg yolk and mustard often
cause discolouring and staining on silver.
Therefore always clean left-overs from silver
immediately, if it is not to be washed
straight after use.
• Some types of glass can become dull after a
large number of washes.

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– To avoid damage to glasses, they must not touch
– Do not lay small objects (e.g. lids) in the cutlery rack
Loading Cutlery
1 Long bladed knives stored in an
upright position are a potential haz-
ard.
1 Long and/or sharp items of cutlery
such as carving knives must be posi-
tioned horizontally in the upper bas-
ket.
1 Take care when loading or unloading
sharp items such as knives.
To ensure that all items of cutlery are
completely washed, you should
1. Place the grid insert on the cutlery
rack
2. Place short knives, forks and spoons
in the grid insert with their handles
pointing downwards.

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Loading Pans, Frying Pans
and Large Plates
Load large and heavily soiled dishes
in the lower basket.
Your dishwasher has one of the following four types of lower basket:
Type 1: None of the plate inserts in the lower basket can be removed
Type 2: The right-hand plate inserts in the lower basket can be
folded over to the left
3 To ease the loading of large items,
the two right-hand plate inserts in
the lower basket can be folded over
to the left
1. Slightly lift the right plate inserts.
2. Fold the plate inserts to the left.

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Type 3: The right-hand plate inserts in the lower basket can be
folded across one another
3 To ease the loading of large items,
the two right-hand plate inserts in
the lower basket can be folded across
one another.
Type 4: The two rear plate inserts in the lower basket can be folded
across one another
3 To ease the loading of large items,
the two rear plate inserts in the lower
baskets can be folded across one
another.

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Loading Cups, Glasses and
Coffee Services
Load small, delicate items and long
pointed cutlery in the upper basket.
• Arrange items of crockery on the
folding cups racks so that they are
offset from each other and water
can reach all items.
• The cup racks can be folded up out
of the way for tall items.
• Lay or hang wine, champagne, and
brandy glasses in the cut outs on
the cup racks.
• Glasses, beakers, etc. can also be
placed on the two rows of prongs
on the left of the upper basket.

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Filling with Detergent
1 Only use dishwasher detergent.
Fill with detergent:
– Prior to the start of a wash programme (not for the pre wash pro-
gramme). The detergent is released into the wash water during the
programme.
2 Please observe the manufacturer's dosing and storage recommenda-
tions as stated on the detergent packaging.
The detergent compartment is on the
inside of the dishwasher door.
0 1. If the lid is closed:
press release button (1).
The lid springs open.
2. Fill the detergent dispenser with
detergent. The markings indicate the
dosing levels:
“20” corresponds to approx. 20 ml of
detergent,
“30” corresponds to approx. 30 ml of
detergent.
3. Close the lid and press until it locks
into place.
3 If the dishes are very heavily soiled
put additional detergent into the
adjacent chamber (2). This detergent
will take effect during the pre wash.

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Use of "3 in 1"/ Combi Detergent Tablets
General Advice
These products are tablets with combined detergent/rinse-aid and salt
functions.
01. Before using these products you should first check that the water hard-
ness in your supply is compatible with the use of these products as per
the detergent manufacturers instructions (on the product packaging).
2. These products should be strictly used according to the detergent
manufacturers instructions.
1Do not place the tablets in the tub or the cutlery basket as this will
result in poorer wash results. The tablets should be placed in the
detergent doser.
3. If you encounter problems when using "3 in1" products for the first
time then please contact the detergent manufacturers care line (the
telephone number is given on the product packaging).
Special Advice
When using combination products, the rinse-aid and salt lights are no
longer useful. It may be helpful therefore to switch the rinse aid off -
please note that only some dishwashers have this facility - and selec-
ting the lowest possible setting for water hardness.
For more information please refer to your instruction manual.
If you decide to switch to the use of a standard detergent system we
advise that you:
• Refill both the salt and rinse aid compartments.
• Switch the waterhardness setting to the highest possible position
and run for three normal cycles without a load.
• Readjust the waterhardness setting again according to the conditions
for your region (as per the instruction manual).