AEG FAVORIT 5041 User manual

FAVORIT 5041
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.
The 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 friendly 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 "What to do, if..." 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 6
Economical and ecological dishwashing 6
Description of the appliance 7
The inside of the appliance 7
Control panel 7
Before use 8
Before using your dishwasher for the first time 8
Setting the water hardness range 8
Filling with special salt 9
The rinse aid 10
Loading cutlery and dishes 12
The cutlery basket 13
The lower basket 13
The upper basket 14
Adjusting the height of the upper basket 15
Use of detergent 16
Bio programmes and compact powders 17
Washing programmes 18
Operating instructions 20
Maintenance and cleaning 22
Internal and external cleaning 22
Cleaning the filters 22
What do do, if... 24
Service & Spare Parts 26
Guarantee Conditions 27
European Guarantee 28
Hints for test centres 29
Technical data 30
Installation and connection instructions 31
Fitting under a counter 31
Levelling 31
Connecting to the water supply 32
Water outlet connection 32
Protection against flooding 33
Electrical connection 34
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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 fusing is also given on the rating plate.
Child safety
●Packaging parts (e.g. foils, styrene foam) may be dangerous for children, who
could 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, inlet hose 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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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.
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Disposing of packaging and old machines
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 local Council will
give you its address.
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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IN68
The inside of the appliance
1. Water hardness adjustment
2. Levelling spacers
3. Upper basket stop
4. Salt container
5. Large filter
6. Detergent dispenser
7. Control panel
8. Rating plate
9. Rinse aid dispenser
10. Central filter
11. Lower spray arm
12. Upper spray arm
13. Upper basket
14. Worktop
Control panel
1. ON/OFF indicator light
2. ON/OFF push button
3. BIO 50° push button
4. Programme guide
5. Door handle
6. Programme selector dial
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Before use
If your water hardness is level 0 it is already soft and therefore there is
no need to use salt.
In this case adjust the water softener on level 1 without using salt.
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.
6. Run a "Rinse and Hold" programme.
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, German, 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 2.
If this level is not suitable for your area the softener should be adjusted.
Water hardness
°dH
(german degrees) °TH
(french degrees) PPM (parts per million)
Use of saltLevel
0
1
2
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4
5
0 - 4
5 - 11
12 - 22
23 - 34
35 - 45
46 - 50
0 - 8
9 - 20
21 - 40
41 - 60
61 - 80
81 - 90
0 - 80
81 - 200
201 - 400
401 - 600
601 - 800
801 - 900
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
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To adjust the water softener
With a screwdriver turn the selector on the
upper front corner of the machine until the
level required corresponds with the marker.
2
AA05
1
3
5
4
2
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 washing programmes.
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.
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.
SALE
SALT
SALZ
SEL
SR14
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The rinse-aid
The rinse-aid ensures brilliant crockery and also helps it to dry. It is automatically
dosed 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 turning the
lid (A) anticlockwise.
2. Add the rinse aid until the
container is completely full. The
indicator (B) will be completely
dark.
Ensure that the lid is closed after every refill.
Top up with rinse aid when the indicator (B)
becomes clear.
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.
BR01
A
m
a
x
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B
BR03
When this has been done, all that is required is
to periodically top up the container with salt.
The salt cap has a refill indicator window in
the centre.
A green float is clearly visible when there is
salt inside the container and almost disappears
when the salt has finished reminding you to
add salt.
SR11
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Adjusting the dose
The correct dosage of the rinse-aid should be regulated on the basis of the shine and
drying results.
For this purpose, set the quantity of liquid by
means of the six-position selector (C) located
on the inside of the filler opening (minimum
quantity is position 1, maximum quantity is
position 6).
Use the tip of a screwdriver to rotate the
selector. If drops of water or white marks
remain on the crockery after it has been
washed, increase the dosage. If the crockery
comes out with whitish, sticky streaks, reduce
the dosage.
BR02
C
m
a
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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.
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 safe.
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.
Do not load very small items which can fall through 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.
UI13
UI59
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.
The cutlery basket
Cutlery should be placed in the removable
cutlery basket with the handles facing
downwards.
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 to prevent them
from sticking together.
For best results we recommend to use the
cutlery grids provided (if the size and the
dimensions of the cutlery allow it).
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2
UI80
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The upper basket
The upper basket is designed for plates (dessert
plates, saucers, dinner plates up to 25 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.
Arrange items on and underneath the cup
racks so that water can reach all surfaces.
Light items (plastic bowls etc.) should be
loaded in the upper basket and arranged so
they do not move.
In case that plates are loaded in the
upper basket:
load them starting from the rear positions of
the basket; tilting them slightly forwards and
avoiding the front positions near the door.
US64
US71
Before closing the door, ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely.
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Adjusting the height of the upper basket
If washing very large plates (over 27 cm and up to 32 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.
A
RC01
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Use of detergent
Attention!
Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers.
If using powder detergents proceed as follows:
1. Open the dispenser lid by pulling the
catch (D).
2. Add the detergent according to the
recommended quantity given in the
"Washing programmes" chart.
3. Always close the lid.
4. If the programme has a prewash add the
required detergent over the lid of the
dispenser. Follow the recommended
quantity of detergent given in the
"Washing programmes" chart.
If using detergent in tablets proceed as
follows:
1. For all programmes; place 1 tablet
inside the detergent dispenser.
2. Always close the lid.
3. For all programmes with prewash;
place a portion of a further tablet
on the lid of the detergent dispenser.
At the end of any washing programme the lid is always open, ready for the next
wash.
Attention!
Since not all detergents are the same, you should also consult the instructions
on the packet.
DE02
D
MIN
MAX
DE17
Min = 15 g
Max = 30 g
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BIO programmes and compact powders
On the basis of their chemical composition, dishwasher detergents can be classified
into two groups:
- conventional, alkaline detergents with caustic components:
- low-alkaline compact powders with natural enzymes.
The enzymes in low-alkaline compact powders have a dirt-dissolving effect and are
also biodegradable. These enzymes deploy their full dirt-dissolving power within a
temperature range of 40-50°C. In BIO washing programmes, the temperature range
and duration of the heating phases are precisely matched to the dirt-dissolving
properties of the enzymes.
In combination with low-alkaline compact powders, BIO washing programmes, at a
temperature as low as 50°C, therefore achieve the same cleaning results that would
otherwise be achievable only with 65°C programmes.
The lack of any caustic components in low-alkaline compact powders and the lower
cleaning temperature of BIO washing programmes are not only environmentally
friendly, but also care for your crockery.
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.
Using no more than the correct amount of detergent also contributes
to reducing pollution.
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** Testing programme for EN 50242 (see "Hints for Test Centres").
** This is a quick wash programme for a full load of lightly soiled dishes, glasses and
crockery (except pots) so that you may re-use them promptly. Due to the
shortness of this programme, no drying phase is provided.
Washing programmes
Programmes
NORMAL 65°
WITH
PREWASH
NORMAL 65°
NO
PREWASH
*BIO 50°
WITH
PREWASH
** QUICK
50°
RINSE AND
HOLD
Type of soil
Type of load
Normal soil.
Crockery and cutlery
Normal soil.
Crockery and cutlery
Light soil.
Crockery and cutlery
Light soil.
Crockery and party
crockery
Partial load to be
completed later in the day.
This programme does not
require detergent.
Required
push buttons
Starting position
of the programme
selector
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
BIO 50°
+
ON/OFF
BIO 50°
+
ON/OFF
A
A
B
C
D
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Programme
duration in
minutes
Energy
consumption
in kWh
Water
consumption
in litres
Cycle description
Approximate values *
Recommended
quantity of
detergent
91 - 101
25 g 5 g 1,4 19
83 - 93
25 g 5 g
1,4 16
91 - 101
30 g /
30 g /
1,24 19
33 - 43 1,1 16
8
//0,1 10
Cold prewash
Main wash up to 65°C
1 cold rinse
1 hot rinse
Active drying
Main wash up to 65°C
1 cold rinse
1 hot rinse
Active drying
Cold prewash
Main wash up to 50°C
1 cold rinse
1 hot rinse
Active drying
Main wash up to 50°C
1 cold rinse
1 hot rinse
1 cold rinse
(to avoid food scraps
from sticking to the
dishes).
*The times and consumption values are intended as a guide, and depend on the
pressure and temperature of the water and also by the variations of the power
supply.
wash prewash
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Operating instructions
1. Check the filters
Ensure they are clean and properly positioned (see "Maintenance and
cleaning").
2. Check that there is rinse aid and salt
3. Load the dishes
Remove any scraps of food.
Pull the lower basket out and arrange the saucepans, plates and
cutlery in it.
Pull the upper basket out and arrange the plates, saucers, glasses and
cups etc. in it.
Slide the baskets back into the machine.
4. Ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely.
5. Measure out detergent
Add the detergent into the dispenser according to the dosage quantity given in
the "Washing programmes" chart.
Close the detergent dispenser lid.
6. Close the dishwasher door
7. Set the programme
Turn programme selector dial clockwise until the programme marker on the
knob corresponds with the programme you wish to select on the control panel.
Select the temperature according to the instructions in the "Washing
programmes" chart (see "Required push buttons").
8. Start the programme
Open the water tap.
Depress the ON/OFF push button, the ON/OFFindicator light will come on and
the machine will start.
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