AEG FAVORIT 50863 User manual

FAVORIT 50863
Dishwasher
Instruction book
PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION
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Dear customer,
Please read this User Information carefully and keep it to refer to at a
later date.
Pass it on to any subsequent owner of the appliance.
The following symbols are used in the text:
Safety instructions
Warning! Notes that concern your personal safety.
Attention! Notes that show how to avoid damage to the appliance.
Useful tips and hints
Environmental information
Your dishwasher has the new washing system ”IMPULSE WASHING”.
With this dishwashing system the motor speed and spray pressure
are varied during the wash cycle to achieve better cleaning of the
dishes. It is for this reason that the noise level varies during the
dishwashing cycle.
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CONTENTS
Operating instructions 4
Safety instructions 4
Disposal 6
Economical and ecological dishwashing 6
Description of the appliance 7
The control panel 8
Prior to using for the first time 13
The water softener 13
Filling with dishwasher salt 16
Rinse aid 17
In daily use 19
Loading cutlery and dishes 19
The lower basket 21
The cutlery basket 22
The upper basket 23
Adjusting the height of the upper basket 24
Use of detergent 25
Different kinds of detergent 26
Washing programmes 28
Starting a washing programme 29
Maintenance and cleaning 32
Cleaning the filters 32
Something not working 35
Service 38
Technical specifications 39
Installation instructions 40
Fitting under a counter 40
Levelling 40
Water supply connections 41
Water inlet hose with safety valve 42
Water outlet hose connection 43
Electrical connection 44
Hints for test centres 45
Contents
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained
with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be
sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house
and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is left with
the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the
functioning of the appliance and the relevant safety information.
This information has been provided in the interest of your safety.
You MUST read it carefully before installing or using the
appliance.
Installation
●Check your dishwasher for any transport damage. Never connect a
damaged machine. If your dishwasher is damaged, you should
contact your supplier.
●For safety reasons it is dangerous to alter the specifications or
attempt to modify this product in any way.
●Any electrical and plumbing work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified and competent person.
●Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on
the electrical supply cable.
●The sides of the dishwasher must never be drilled to prevent
damage to hydraulic components.
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.
●Ensure the packaging materials for this appliance are kept away
from children so as to prevent the risk of injury or suffocation.
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●The water in your dishwasher is not for drinking. Detergent residues
may still be present in your machine. Keep children well away from
your dishwasher when the door is open.
●Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children's reach.
Your dishwasher in day-to-day use
●Items that are contaminated by petrol, paint, steel or iron debris,
corrosive, acidic or alkaline chemicals must not be washed in this
dishwasher.
●Under no circumstances should you open the door whilst the
appliance is in operation, especially during the washing phase, hot
water may escape. However, if the door is opened, a safety device
ensures that the machine stops.
●Only use products (detergent, salt and rinse aid) specifically
designed for use in dishwashers.
●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.
●Ensure that the door of the dishwasher is always closed when it is
not being loaded or unloaded. In this way you will avoid anybody
tripping over the open door and hurting themselves.
●When finishing loading or unloading close the door, as an open
door can be a hazard.
●Do not sit or stand on the open door.
●Isolate the appliance from the power supply and turn off the water
supply after use.
●This product should be serviced by an authorised service engineer,
and only genuine spare parts should be used.
●Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine
yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause
injury or serious malfunctioning.
Contact your local Service Force Centre. Always insist on genuine
spare parts.
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Disposal
Dispose of the dishwasher packaging material correctly.
All packaging materials can be recycled.
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.
As and when you cease to use your dishwasher and withdraw it from
service, your should render it unserviceable before having it disposed
of.
Warning! Children at play could lock themselves in your dishwasher or
otherwise endanger their lives. Therefore cut off the power supply
cable and make the door closing device unusable to prevent children
from being trapped inside.
For the disposing of the appliance please take it to a recycling centre
or to your dealer who may, for a small contribution to the costs,
dispose it for you.
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this
product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be
handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please
contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
Economical and ecological dishwashing
●Ensure that the water softener is correctly adjusted.
●Do not pre-wash under running water.
●Select the wash programme to suit the nature and degree of the
soiling on the dishes.
●Do not use more detergent, dishwasher salt and rinse aid than is
recommended in these operating instructions and by the
manufacturer of the respective product.
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Description of the appliance
1. Upper basket stop
2. Water hardness dial
3. Salt container
4. Detergent dispenser
5. Control panel
6. Rating plate
7. Rinse aid dispenser
8. Filters
9. Lower spray arm
10. Upper spray arm
11. Upper basket
12.Worktop
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In addition to the selection of the washing programme and the delay
start option, the following functions can also be set with the help of
these buttons:
- the setting of the water softener,
- activation/deactivation of the rinse aid dispenser,
- the cancelling of a programme in progress,
- activation/deactivation of the 3 in 1 function.
Programme selection buttons: the selection of a washing
programme occurs by pressing one of these buttons (see "Washing
programmes" chart).
"Delay start" button: this option allows the start of the programme
to be delayed from 1 to 19 hours.
On/Off button
Programme selection buttons
Indicator lights
Delay start button
The control panel
Digital display
Door handle
Function buttons:
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The digital display indicates:
- the level of hardness to which the water softener is set,
- if the rinse aid dispenser is activated/deactivated,
- the approximate remaining time of the running programme,
- the end of the programme (a zero 0will appear in the digital
display),
- the countdown of the delay start,
- fault codes concerning malfunction of the dishwasher.
Indicator lights: have the following meanings:
The salt and rinse aid indicator lights are never illuminated while a
washing programme is running even if filling with salt and rinse aid is
necessary.
Programme in progress: illuminates when a washing
programme has been set and remains illuminated for all the
duration of the washing programme.
Turns off when the washing programme has ended.
When delay start has been set, this indicator light turns off
and will come on again once the countdown has elapsed
and the washing programme has started.
End of programme: illuminates when the washing
programme has ended.
"3 in 1 function":indicates the activation/deactivation of
the "3 in 1 function" (see "3 in 1 function").
Salt refilling indicator light, illuminates when the salt has
run out
Rinse aid refilling indicator light, illuminates when the rinse
aid has run out
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3 in 1 function
This appliance is equipped with the 3 in 1 function, that allows the
use of the "3 in 1" combi detergent tablets.
This function can be selected with all washing programmes.
With the selection of this function the inflow of rinse aid and salt
from each respective supply container is automatically deactivated and
also the indicator lights for salt and rinse aid are deactivated.
Select the 3 in 1 function before the set of a washing programme.
Once selected this function (indicator light illuminated ) it will remain
active also for the following washing programmes.
With the use of the 3 in 1 function, the cycle durations may change.
In this case, in the digital display, the indication of the running time of
the programme is automatically updated.
NOTE: Once the programme is running, the 3 in 1 function can NO
longer be changed. If you want to exclude the 3 in 1 function you
have to cancel the programme setting (see chapter "Starting a washing
programme" - "Cancel a washing programme in progress") and then
deactivate the 3 in 1 function.
In this case you have to set a washing programme again.
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Activation/deactivation of the 3 in 1 function
(The dishwasher must be switched off)
1. Press the On/Off button. The indicator lights of the programme
selection buttons will illuminate (setting mode).
If only one programme selection button indicator light is
illuminated, this means that a washing programme is set.
The programme must be cancelled: press simultaneously function
buttons 2and 3for about 2 seconds, the indicator light
of the set programme button starts flashing. After about 2 seconds
the indicator lights of all the programme selection buttons will
illuminate; this means that the set washing programme has been
cancelled and the machine is now in setting mode.
2. Press simultaneously function buttons 2and 3, until the indicator
lights of function buttons 1, 2,3and 4start flashing.
3. Press function button 4, the indicator lights of function buttons 1,
2and 3turn off while the indicator light of function button 4goes
on flashing.
4. Press function button 4again, the "3 in 1" indicator light
illuminates, indicating that the "3 in 1 function" is active.
To deactivate the function press function button 4again, the
indicator light turns off.
5. To memorise the operation, switch off the dishwasher by pressing
the On/Off button or wait about 60 seconds after which the
dishwasher will automatically return to setting mode.
3 in 1 function active indicator light on
3 in 1 function not active indicator light off
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NOTE: if the drying results are not satisfactory we suggest that you
activate only the rinse aid dispenser.
The activation/deactivation of the rinse aid dispenser can only be
possible with the 3 in 1 function active.
Activation/deactivation of the rinse aid dispenser
(The dishwasher must be switched off)
When the rinse aid dispenser has been activated, the rinse aid
indicator light on the control panel is automatically activated.
1. Press the On/Off button. The indicator lights of the programme
selection buttons will illuminate (setting mode).
If only one programme selection button indicator light is
illuminated, this means that a washing programme is set.
The programme must be cancelled: press simultaneously function
buttons 2and 3for about 2 seconds, the indicator light
of the set programme button starts flashing. After about 2 seconds
the indicator lights of all the programme selection buttons will
illuminate; this means that the set washing programme has been
cancelled and the machine is now in setting mode.
2. Press simultaneously function buttons 2and 3, until the indicator
lights of function buttons 1, 2, 3and 4start flashing.
3. Press function button 2, the indicator lights of function buttons 1,
3and 4turn off while the indicator light of function button 2goes
on flashing, the digital display indicates the current setting.
4. To change the setting, press the function button 2 again, the
digital display indicates the new setting.
5. To memorise the operation, switch off the dishwasher by pressing
the On/Off button or wait about 60 seconds after which the
dishwasher will automatically return to setting mode.
Rinse aid dispenser deactivated
Rinse aid dispenser activated
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Prior to using for the first time
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
dishwasher salt
5. Fill the rinse aid dispenser.
Note:
If you want to use the "3 in 1" combi detergents, carefully read
the information given in "Different kinds of detergents".
The water softener
The dishwasher is equipped with a water softener designed to remove
minerals and salts from the water supply, which would have a
detrimental or adverse effect on the operation of the appliance.
The higher the content of these minerals and salts, the harder your
water is.
Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales, German degrees,
French degrees and mmol/l (millimol per litre).
The softener should be 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 water softener must be set in both ways: manually, using the water
hardness dial and electronically, using the function buttons on the
control panel.
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a)Setting manually
1. Open the dishwasher door.
2. Remove the lower basket from the dishwasher.
3. Turn the water hardness dial to
position 1 or 2 (see table).
4. Replace the lower basket.
The dishwasher is factory set at
position 2.
Adjusting the water
hardness setting
10
9
8
7
6
3
1
no salt
necessary
Manually Electronically
2
1
Level
indicated
in the
digital display
2
Water hardness
51 - 70
43 - 50
37 - 42
29 - 36
23 - 28
9,0 - 12,5
7,6 - 8,9
6,5 - 7,5
5,1 - 6,4
4,0 - 5,0
IV
11 - 14 1,9 - 2,5 II
< 4 < 0,7 I
4 - 10 0,7 - 1,8 I/II
19 - 22
15 - 18 3,3 - 3,9
2,6 - 3,2 III 5
4
°dH
(german
degrees)
91 - 125
76 - 90
65 - 75
51 - 64
40 - 50
19 - 25
< 7
7 - 18
33 - 39
26 - 32
°TH
(french
degrees)
mmol/l
(millimol per litre,
international unit for
the hardness of water) Range
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b)Setting electronically
(The dishwasher must be switched off)
NOTE: the electronic setting of the water softener is possible ONLY
with the 3 in 1 function deactivated.
The dishwasher is factory set at level 5.
1. Press the On/Off button. The indicator lights of the programme
selection buttons will illuminate (setting mode).
If only one programme selection button indicator light is
illuminated, this means that a washing programme is set.
The programme must be cancelled: press simultaneously function
buttons 2and 3for about 2 seconds, the indicator light of the set
programme button starts flashing. After about 2 seconds
the indicator lights of all the programme selection buttons will
illuminate; this means that the set washing programme has been
cancelled and the machine is now in setting mode.
2. Press simultaneously function buttons 2and 3, until the indicator
lights of function buttons 1, 2, 3and 4start flashing.
3. Press function button 1, the indicator lights of function buttons 2,
3and 4turn off while the indicator light of function button 1
goes on flashing, the digital display indicates the current level.
Example:
displayed = level 5.
4. To change the level, press function button 1. Each time the button
is pressed the level changes. (For the selection of the new level see
the chart).
Examples:
if the current level is 5, by pressing function button 1once,
level 6 is selected.
if the current level is 10, by pressing function button 1once,
level 1 is selected.
5. To memorise the operation, switch off the dishwasher by pressing
the On/Off button or wait about 60 seconds after which the
dishwasher will automatically return to setting mode.
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Filling with dishwasher 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.
This will prevent any grains of salt or salty water, which may have
been spilt, remaining on the bottom of the machine for any period
of time, which may cause corrosion.
To fill:
1. Open the door, remove the lower basket and unscrew the cap of
the salt container by turning it anticlockwise.
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.
4. Replace the cap making sure that
there is no trace of salt on the screw
thread or on the gasket.
5. Replace the cap tightly turning it
clockwise until it stops with a click.
The salt container will require topping up periodically. You are
reminded of this by the salt indicator light on the control panel which
comes on when the salt has finished.
The salt indicator light on the control panel can remain
illuminated for 2-6 hours after the salt has been replenished,
assuming the dishwasher remains switched on. If you are using
salts that take longer to dissolve then this can take longer. The
function of the machine is not affected.
Do not worry if water overflows from the unit when filling with salt,
this is quite normal.
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Rinse aid
Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse, ensuring
thorough rinsing, and spot and streak free drying.
The dispenser, which is positioned inside the door, holds about 110 ml
of rinse aid, which is sufficient for between 16 and 40 dishwashing
cycles, depending upon the dosage setting.
Filling with 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.
Only use branded rinse aid for dishwashers. Never fill the rinse aid
dispenser with any other substances (e.g. dishwasher cleaning
agent, liquid detergent). This would damage the appliance.
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Adjusting the dose
According to the finish and drying results obtained, adjust the dose of
rinse aid by means of the 6 position selector (position 1 minimum
dosage, position 6 maximum dosage).
The dose is factory set in position 4.
Increase the dose if there are drops of
water or lime spots on the dishes after
washing.
Reduce it if there are sticky whitish
streaks on the dishes or a bluish film on
glassware or knife blades.
Top up the rinse aid when the indicator light on the control panel
illuminates.
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In daily use
• Check if it’s necessary to refill with dishwasher salt or rinse aid.
• 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
Sponges, household cloths and any object that can absorb water
may not be washed in the dishwasher.
•When loading the dishes and cutlery, please note:
- Remove all left over food and debris.
- Soften remnants of burnt food in pans.
•When loading the dishes and cutlery, please note:
- Dishes and cutlery must not impede the rotation of the spray arms.
- Load hollow items such as cups, glasses, pans etc, with the opening
downwards so that water cannot collect in the container or a
deep base.
- Dishes and items of cutlery must not lie inside one another, or
cover each other.
- To avoid damage to glasses, they must not touch.
- Lay small objects in the cutlery basket.
•Plastic items and pans with teflon have a tendency to retain
water drops; these items will not dry as well as porcelain and steel
items.
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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 glued parts that
are not temperature resistant
•Bonded cutlery items or dishes
•Pewter or copper items
•Lead crystal glass
•Steel items prone 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. Residues, 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:
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