AEG FAVORIT 44740 User manual

FAVORIT 44740
Dishwasher
Operating instructions
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Dear customer
Please read these user instructions carefully.
Above all please observe the safety instructions on the first few pages of
these user instructions! Please keep these user instructions for later reference.
Pass them on to any subsequent owner of the appliance.
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.
Numbered instruction steps lead you step by step through the operation of
the appliance.
Next to this symbol you receive additional information and practical tips on
using the appliance.
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 "Something not working"
section.
For further assistance contact your local AEG Service Force Centre, see the
chapter "Service & Spare Parts".
Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes.
He who thinks ecologically acts accordingly...
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Contents
Safety instructions 4
Disposing of packaging and old machines 6
Disposing of the packaging 6
Disposing of your old machine 7
Economical and ecological dishwashing 7
Description of the appliance 8
The inside of the appliance 8
Control panel 9
Before using your dishwasher for the first time 10
Setting the water hardness range 10
Filling with special salt 12
The rinse aid 13
Loading cutlery and dishes 15
The lower basket 16
Cutlery basket 17
The upper basket 17
Adjusting the height of the upper basket 18
Use of detergent 19
Different kinds of detergent 20
Washing programmes 22
Operating instructions 24
Maintenance and cleaning 27
Internal and external cleaning 27
Cleaning the filters 27
Something not working 29
Service & Spare Parts 31
Customer Care 31
Guarantee Conditions 32
European Guarantee 33
Hints for test centres 34
Technical data 35
Installation and connection instructions 36
Fitting under a counter 36
Levelling 36
Connecting to the water supply 37
Water outlet connection 37
Extension hoses 38
Water protection system 38
Electrical connection 38
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Safety instructions
The safety of AEG electrical appliances conforms to accepted rules of technology and
the Appliance Safety Act. We as manufacturers, however, see ourselves as being
obliged to familiarise you with the following safety instructions.
Using your dishwasher for its intended purpose
●Only use your dishwasher for machine washing of household crockery. If your
machine is misused or used for any purposes other than that for which it is
intended, the manufacturer cannot be held liable for any damage caused.
●For safety reasons, you should not convert or modify your dishwasher in any way.
Before using your dishwasher for the first time
●Check your dishwasher for any transport damage. Never connect a damaged
machine. If your dishwasher is damaged, you should contact your supplier.
●Your dishwasher must be correctly installed and connected. Please read the section
on "Installation" to make sure you know all about this.
●Before using your dishwasher for the first time, do not forget that the nominal
voltage and current type indicated on the rating plate of your machine must be
the same as the nominal voltage and current type at the installation site. The
necessary electrical rating is also given on the rating plate.
Child safety
●Packaging parts (e.g. foils, styrene foam) may be dangerous for children, who could
even be suffocated! You should therefore keep all packaging well away from
children.
●Children may not recognise the dangers of improper use of electrical appliances.
You should therefore ensure proper supervision during operation and not allow
your children to play with your dishwasher.
●Detergents may have a caustic effect on eyes, mouth and throat and may even
cause suffocation! Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach.
●The water in your dishwasher should not be used for drinking. Detergent residues
may still be present in your machine. Keep children well away from your
dishwasher when its door is open.
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Your dishwasher in day-to-day use
●Never operate your dishwasher if the electrical supply lead, supply or drain hose,
control panel, worktop or plinth are damaged.
●If there is a fault, first turn the water tap off. Then switch off your machine and
pull the plug out of the socket. If there is a fixed connection, switch off or
unscrew the fuse(s).
●Never pull the plug out of the socket by the cable - always hold the plug.
●Dishwasher repairs should only be performed by trained personnel. Improper
repairs may seriously endanger the user. If your dishwasher needs to be repaired,
you should contact your local AEG Service Force Centre or your retailer.
●Never place any solvents in your dishwasher or you may cause an explosion!
●Do not rest or sit on the open door as the machine could tilt.
●Before using special dishwasher salt, detergent or rinse-aid, make sure that the
manufacturer of these products expressly specifies their use in domestic
dishwashers.
●Always turn off the water tap when your dishwasher is left unattended for any
length of time, e.g. when you are away on holiday.
●Only transport the dishwasher in an upright position. Tipping it upside down
during transport could cause salty water to leak into the internal compartment
and lead to the formation of rust.
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Disposing of packaging and old machines
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Warning! Packaging parts (e.g. foils, styrene foam) may be dangerous
for children and can cause suffocation. You should therefore keep all
packaging well away from children.
Disposing of the packaging
Our dishwashers require effective protective packaging in transit, though we always
confine ourselves to what is absolutely necessary.
All packaging materials used are environmentally compatible and reusable.
The cardboard parts are produced from recycled paper, and the wood is untreated.
The plastics are marked as follows:
>PE< for polyethylene, e.g. packaging foils.
>PS< for polystyrene, e.g. padding (essentially CFC-Free).
>POM< for polyoxymethylene, e.g. plastic clamps.
Give the packaging for reuse to your local recycling centre. Your municipal or local
authority will give you its address.
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Economical and ecological dishwashing
●Ensure that the water softener is correctly adjusted.
●Do not pre-rinse under running water.
●Select the wash programme to suit the nature and degree of the soiling on the
dishes.
●Do not use more detergent, special salt or rinse aid than is recommended in these
operating instructions and by the manufacturer of the respective product.
Marking of plastic parts for graded recycling: all plastic parts in your machine are
marked with internationally standardised abbreviations (e.g. <PS> for polystyrene).
When your machine is disposed of, this enables plastic waste to be sorted into
individual types for environmentally conscious recycling.
Check with your local Council or Environmental Health Office to see if there are
facilities in your area for recycling the appliance.
Warning! Children at play could lock themselves in your machine (and
suffocate) or otherwise endanger their lives. Therefore pull out the
main plug and detach and discard the electrical supply lead.
Disable the door lock so that the door no longer closes.
Disposing of your old machine
When your machine finally reaches the end of its life and you withdraw it from
service, you should render it unserviceable before having it disposed of.
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Description of the appliance
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The inside of the appliance
1. Upper basket stop
2. Upper spray arm
3. Salt container
4. Detergent dispenser
5. Control panel
6. Rinse aid dispenser
7. Filters
8. Lower spray arm
9. Upper basket
10. Worktop
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Function push buttons: in addition to the dishwashing programme selected,
the following functions can also be set with the help of these push buttons.
Function push button 1 Set water softener
Function push button 2 Deactivate/reactivate rinse aid indicator light
“Delay start” push button: This option allows the start of the programme to
be delayed by 3, 6 or 9 hours.
Indicator lights: have the following meaning
salt refilling indicator light, illuminates when the salt has run out.
rinse aid refilling indicator light, illuminates when the rinse aid has run out.
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.
Phase indicator lights: have the following meaning
washing: illuminates when the washing phase is running
drying: illuminates when the drying phase is running
end of programme: illuminates when the washing programme has ended
As soon as you select a washing programme, the phase indicator lights for that
programme will start flashing.
As the programme starts, the phase indicator lights turn off except for the indicator
light of the phase in progress which will remain lit with a static light
Control panel
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Before using your dishwasher for the first time
1. Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation
instructions.
2. Remove all packaging from inside the appliance.
3. Set the water softener.
4. Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt container and then fill with salt.
5. Fill the rinse-aid dispenser.
Setting the water hardness range
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 salts, the harder your water is.
Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales, Clarke, French degrees and PPM
(parts per Million).
The softener should be adjusted according to the hardness of the water in your area.
Your local Water Authority can advise you on the hardness of the water in your area.
The dishwasher is factory set at level 3.
If this level is not suitable for your area the softener should be adjusted.
Water hardness
Clarke
degrees °TH
(french degrees) PPM (parts per million)
Use of saltLevel
1
2
3
4
5
< 6
6 - 21
22 - 35
36 - 49
50 - 63
< 8
8 - 30
31 - 50
51 - 70
71 - 90
< 80
80 - 300
301 - 500
501 - 700
701 - 900
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
If your water is level 1 it is already soft and therefore there is no need to use salt.
With the setting of the water softener at level 1 the salt indicator light on the
control panel will always remain off.
Use salt from level 2 upwards.
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To select a different level be sure that the dishwasher is off
and then proceed as follows:
1. Press function push buttons 1and 2simultaneously.
2. While keeping the function push buttons 1and 2pressed, switch on the
dishwasher by pressing the On/Off push button. The On/Off indicator light comes
on. At the same time, the indicator lights of the function push buttons 1and 2
start flashing.
Press function push button 1, the indicator light of the function push button 2
turns off, while the indicator light of the function push button 1push button
remains static for about 5 seconds and then starts to flash indicating the current
level.
The current level is indicated by the number of flashes made by the indicator
light of the function push button 1, that alternates 5 seconds off with a number
of flashes, this continues for about 60 seconds.
Example:
1 flash = level 1
2 flashes = level 2
3 flashes = level 3
4 flashes = level 4
5 flashes = level 5
3. To change the level, press the function push button 1. Each time the push button
is pressed the level changes.
Examples:
If the current level is 3, by pressing the function push button 1once, level 4 is
selected.
If the current level is 5, by pressing the function push button 1once, level 1 is
selected.
The indicator light of the function push button 1remains off for about 5 seconds
after which it starts flashing indicating the new level selected.
4. To memorise the new level, switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On/Off
push button.
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To fill:
1. To fill with salt, unscrew the cap of the salt container.
2. Pour 1 litre of water inside the container (this is necessary only before
filling with salt for the first time).
3. Using the funnel provided, pour in the salt until
the container is full.
Do not worry if water overflows from the unit
when filling with salt, this is quite normal.
4. Replace the cap making sure that there is no
trace of salt on the screw thread or on the
gasket.
5. Screw on the cap tightly.
When this has been done, all that is required is to periodically top up the container
with salt.
You are reminded of this by the salt indicator light on the control panel which will
illuminate when the salt has finished.
Important!
The salt refill indicator light on the control panel can remain illuminated for 2-6
hours after salt has been replenished, assuming the dishwasher remains on. If you are
using salts that take longer to dissolve then this can take longer, the function of the
dishwasher is not affected.
Do not worry if water overflows from the unit when filling with salt, this is
quite normal.
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Filling with special salt
Caution! The packaging of dishwasher salt and detergents are often very similar. The
accidental filling of the salt compartment with detergent would ruin the water
softener. Each time you add salt, make sure the carton you have in your hand really
is salt.
Only use salt specifically designed for use in dishwashers.
All other types of salt not specifically designed for use in a dishwasher,
especially table salt, will damage the water softener.
Only fill with salt just before starting one of the complete washing
programmes (not the Rinse and Hold programme). This will prevent any
grains of salt or salty water, which may have been spilled, remaining on
the bottom of the machine for any period of time, which may cause
corrosion.
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The rinse-aid
The rinse-aid ensures brilliant crockery and also helps it to dry. It is automatically
added in during the hot rinsing cycle. The storage compartment built in to the inside
of the door can hold about 110 ml of rinse-aid, which will be sufficient for between
16 and 40 dishwashing programmes, according to the dosage setting.
Filling up the rinse-aid
1. Open 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.
Attention! Do not put liquid detergent in the rinse aid compartment.
Adjusting the dose
According to the finish and drying results obtained adjust the dose of rinse aid by
means of the 6 position selector (C) (position 1
minimum dosage, position 6 maximum dosage).
Use the tip of a screwdriver to rotate the selector.
The dosee 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.
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Top up the rinse aid when the rinse aid indicator light on the control panel
illuminates.
It is possible to deactivate the rinse aid indicator light (see the following
instructions).
By default the rinse aid indicator light is active.
To deactivate the rinse aid indicator light be sure that the
dishwasher is off and then proceed as follows:
1. Press function push buttons 1and 2programme push simultaneously.
2. While keeping the function push buttons 1and 2pressed, switch on the
dishwasher by pressing the On/Off push button. The On/Off indicator light comes
on. At the same time, the indicator lights of the function push buttons 1and 2
start flashing.
3. Press the function push button 2, the correspondent indicator light keeps
flashing while the indicator light of the function push button 1turns off. At the
same time the indicator light "end of programme" starts to flash.
4. Press the function push button 2again, the "end of programme" indicator light
turns off, this means that the rinse aid indicator light has been deactivated.
5. To memorise the operation, switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On/Off
push button.
To reactivate the rinse aid indicator light follow the same process until the "end of
programme" indicator light starts to flash.
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Loading cutlery and dishes
Sponges, household cloths and any object that can absorb water must
not be washed in the dishwasher.
Do not load very small items which can fall through the baskets.
For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery/dishes
are not suitable:
●Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or
mother of pearl handles.
●Plastic items that are not heat
resistant.
●Older cutlery with cement 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.
are of limited suitability:
Attention!
When buying new dishes, ensure that they are dishwasher proof.
Before placing dishes in the machine, remove any scraps of food, to avoid clogging
the filters and consequently reducing the performance.
Open the door and slide out the baskets.
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The lower basket
The lower 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 upper spray arm can turn freely.
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The two rear rows of prongs on the lower basket can be easily lowered to allow you
to load pots, pans and bowls.
To lower the prongs:
1. Slightly pull them upward and let them drop down (see picture).
2. To bring them back to the standing position, just pull them up again.
Long bladed knives stored in 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.
Take care when loading or unloading sharp items such as knives.
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The upper basket
The upper basket is designed for plates (dessert plates, saucers, dinner plates up to 24
cm in diameter), salad bowls, cups and glasses; these should be arranged as shown in
the pictures.
Glasses with long stems can be placed upside-
down in the cup-racks.
The cup-rack on the left folds upwards to increase
your loading flexibility.
Arrange items on and underneath the fold-down
cup racks so that water can reach all surfaces.
Light items (plastic bowls etc.) must be loaded in
the upper basket and arranged so they do not
move.
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Cutlery basket
Place forks and spoons in the cutlery basket with their handles pointing downwards,
and knives with their handles pointing upwards.
Arrange cutlery loosely and distribute it in all compartments so that each individual
article has good contact with washing water. Also do not arrange spoons and forks
with their dirty side in contact with each other.
Important! Exceptionally long cutlery, such as soup ladles, kitchen knives, or the like,
may obstruct the upper spray arm. Such cutlery can be placed in the upper basket.
To unload your dishwasher more easily, you can take the cutlery basket out of the
lower basket and unfold it. this makes it easier to remove small pieces of cutlery.
Important note! To prevent the full cutlery basket from inadvertently unfolding
when being taken out, place your hand right round the two-piece handle and hold it
firmly.
1. Place the cutlery basket on a firm support (table, worktop) and unfold both
handle parts.
2. After unloading, fold back both handle parts.
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Adjusting the height of the upper basket
If washing very large plates (over 27 cm and up to 31 cm in diameter) you can load
them in the lower basket after moving the upper basket to the higher position.
To move to the higher position proceed
as follows:
1. Move the front runner stops (A) of the
upper basket outwards and slide the
basket out.
2. Refit the basket in the higher position
and replace the stops (A) in their
original position.
Attention!
When the top basket is in the higher position it will only take plates up to 20
cm in diameter and you will not be able to use the cup racks.
After loading your machine always close the door, as an open door
can be a hazard.
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Before closing the door, ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely.
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Remember that insufficient quantities of detergent will produce poor
washing results whereas an excessive amount of detergent does not
improve washing results and is also wasteful.
Use of detergent
Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers.
We recommend the use of Finish detergents.
Using no more then the correct amount of detergent contributes to reducing
pollution.
Prior to the start of a wash programme. The detergent is released during the washing
phase.
Please observe the manufacturer’s dosing and storage recommendations as stated on
the detergent packaging.
Fill with 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. For all programmes with prewash, an additional
detergent dose (5/10 g) must be placed in the
adjacent chamber (3).
4. Close the lid and press until it locks in place.
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Different kinds of detergent
Detergent tablets
Detergent tablets of different brands dissolve at different speeds. For this reason
some detergent tablets cannot dissolve and develop their full cleaning power during
short programmes. Therefore please use long programmes when using detergent
tablets, to ensure the complete removal of detergent residuals.
Do not place the tablets in the tub or in the cutlery basket as this will result in
poorer wash results. The tablets should be placed in the detergent dispenser.
Concentrated detergent
Based on their chemical composition, dishwasher detergents can be split into two
basic types:
- conventional, alkaline detergents with caustic components.
- low alkaline concentrated detergents with natural enzymes.
The use of 50°C washing programmes in conjunction with concentrated detergents
reduces pollution and is good for your dishes; these wash programmes are specially
matched to the dirt-dissolving properties of the enzymes in the concentrated
detergent. For this reason 50°C wash programmes in which concentrated detergents
are used can achieve the same results that can otherwise only be achieved using
65°C programmes.
Combi detergents
If you are using dishwasher detergent that includes the rinse aid function, this must
be placed in the detergent compartment.
In this case the rinse aid compartment must be empty in order to avoid a double
dosage.
If in the rinse aid dispenser there is still rinse aid you must wait until it has finished
before using detergent that contains rinse aid.
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