AEG FAVORIT 88990 VI User manual

FAVORIT 88990 VI
User manual Dishwasher

Dear Customer
Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products.
With this appliance you will experience the perfect combination of functional
design and cutting edge technology.
Convince yourself that our appliances are engineered to deliver the best
performance and control - indeed we are setting the highest standards of
excellence.
In addition to this you find environmental and energy saving aspects as an integral
part of our products.
To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this
instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly
and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend
you to keep it in a safe place. And please pass it to any future owner ofthe appliance.
We wish you much joy with your new appliance.
The following symbols are used in this user manual:
Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how
to avoid damaging the appliance.
General information and tips
Environmental information
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Contents
Operating instructions 5
Safety information 5
Correct use 5
General safety 6
Child safety 6
Installation 6
Product description 7
Control panel 8
Setting mode 10
Audible signals 10
First use 11
Set the water softener 11
Setting manually 12
Setting electronically 12
Use of dishwasher salt 13
Use of rinse aid 14
Adjusting the dosage of rinse aid 15
Daily use 15
Load cutlery and dishes 16
The lower basket 17
The cutlery basket 18
The upper basket 19
Use of detergent 20
Fill with detergent 20
Multi-tab function 21
Activation/deactivation of the Multitab function 22
Washing programmes 23
Select and start a washing programme 25
Unloading the dishwasher 27
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Care and cleaning 27
Cleaning the filters 27
Cleaning the spray arms 29
External cleaning 29
Internal cleaning 29
Prolonged periods of non-operation 29
Frost precautions 29
Moving the machine 29
What to do if… 30
Technical data 32
Hints for test institutes 33
Installation instructions 35
Installation 35
Fixing to the adjacent units 35
Levelling 35
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Water supply connections 36
Water inlet hose with safety valve 36
Water outlet hose connection 37
Electrical connection 38
Environment concerns 39
Packaging material 39
Subject to change without notice
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Operating instructions
Safety information
In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and
first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and
warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure
that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and
safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the
appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be
properly informed on appliance use and safety.
Correct use
• This dishwasher is only intended for washing household utensils suitable for
machine washing.
• Do not put any solvents in the dishwasher. This could cause an explosion.
• Knives and other items with sharp points must be loaded in the cutlery basket
with their points down or placed in a horizontal position in the upper basket.
• Only use products (detergent, salt and rinse aid) suitable for dishwashers.
• Avoid opening the door whilst the appliance is in operation, hot steam may
escape.
• Do not take any dishes out of the dishwasher before the end of the dishwashing
cycle.
• After use, isolate the appliance from the power supply and turn off the water
supply.
• This product should be serviced only 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 will cause injury or serious mal-
functioning. Contact your local Service Force Centre. Always insist on genuine
spare parts.
Safety information 5

General safety
• Dishwasher detergents can cause chemical burns to eyes, mouth and throat.
Could endanger life! Comply with the safety instructions of the dishwasher de-
tergent manufacturer.
• The water in your dishwasher is not for drinking. Detergent residues may still be
present in your machine.
• 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.
• Do not sit or stand on the open door.
Child safety
• This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Don’t allow children to use
the dishwasher unsupervised.
• Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of suffocation.
• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach.
• Keep children well away from the dishwasher when the door is open.
Installation
• Check your dishwasher for any transport damage. Never connect a damaged
machine. If your dishwasher is damaged contact your supplier.
• All packaging must be removed before use.
• Any electrical and plumbing work required to install this appliance must be
carried out by a qualified and competent person.
• For safety reasons it is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify
this product in any way.
• Never use the dishwasher if the electrical supply cable and water hoses are
damaged; or if the control panel, work top or plinth area are damaged such that
the inside of the appliance is freely accessible. Contact your local Service Force
centre, in order to avoid hazard.
• All sides of the dishwasher must never be drilled to prevent damage to hydraulic
and electric components.
6Safety information

WARNING!
For electrical and water connection carefully follow the instructions given in
specific paragraphs.
Product description
1Internal lights
2Upper basket
3Water hardness dial
4Salt container
5Detergent dispenser
6Rinse aid dispenser
7Rating plate
8Filters
9Lower spray arms
10 Upper spray arm
This dishwasher has an internal light that turns on and off when the opening and
closing of the dishwasher's door occurs.
Internal light is equipped with led lamp CLASS 1 in accordance with EN 60825-1:
1994 + A1: 2002 + A2: 2001.
In case that this light has to be replaced, please, contact your local Service Force
Centre.
Product description 7

Control panel
1On/Off button
2Digital display
3Programme selection button
4Half load button
5Delay start button
6Extra rinse button
73 IN 1 (Multitab) button
8RESET button
9Indicator lights
10 Function buttons
Indicator lights
Salt Illuminates when the special salt has run out.
1)
Rinse aid Illuminates when the rinse aid has run out.
12)
End of programme Illuminates when the washing programme has
ended.
1) The salt and rinse aid indicator lights are never illuminated while a washing programme is running even if filling
with salt and/or rinse aid is necessary.
2) The salt and rinse aid indicator lights are never illuminated while a washing programme is running even if filling
with salt and/or rinse aid is necessary.
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The digital display indicates:
• the level of hardness to which the water softener is set,
• the approximate remaining time of the running programme,
•activation/deactivation of the rinse aid dispenser (ONLY with Multitab function
active),
• the end of a washing programme (a zero will appear in the digital display),
• the countdown of the delay start,
• fault codes concerning malfunction of the dishwasher,
• activation/deactivation of the audible signals.
Half load button
This option is useful and economical when baskets are not fully loaded. It reduces
the consumption of water and energy.
Remember to load both baskets.
When using this option we recommend to reduce the dose of detergent that is
normally used for a completed load.
This option is available only with some programmes (see "Washing programmes"
chart).
Extra rinse button
This option allows to add another rinse before the last hot rinsing phase.
The function will increase the consumption of water and prolong the duration of
the programme that will be automatically updated in the digital display.
This option is available only with some programmes (see "Washing programmes"
chart).
Function buttons
The following functions can be set with the help of these buttons:
• setting of the water softener,
• activation/deactivation of the rinse aid dispenser when Multitab function is ac-
tive,
• activation/deactivation of the audible signals.
Control panel 9

Setting mode
The appliance is in setting mode when the programme selection button light is on
and 2 horizontal lines (- -) are visible in the digital display.
Always remember that when performing operations such as:
• setting the water softener
• activating/deactivating the rinse aid dispenser
• activating/deactivating the audible signals
the appliance MUST be in setting mode.
If the programme selection button light is on and the time duration (in minutes)
of a programme is visible in the digital display, the last performed programme is
still set.
In this case, to return to setting mode, the programme has to be cancelled.
To cancel a set programme or a programme in progress: press and hold the
RESET button until 2 horizontal lines will appear in the digital display. The pro-
gramme has been cancelled and the machine is now in setting mode.
Audible signals
Audible signals have been introduced to help indicate which operations the appli-
ance is performing:
• setting the water softener
• end of the programme
• intervention of an alarm due to malfunction.
Factory setting: audible signals activated.
It is possible to deactivate the audible signals, using the function buttons.
1. Press the On/Off button. The appliance must be in setting mode.
2. Simultaneously press and hold function buttons Band C, until the light of the
function buttons A, Band Cstart flashing.
3. Press function button C, the lights of buttons Aand Bturn off while the light
of function button Cgoes on flashing. The digital display indicates the current
setting.
= Audible signals deactivated
= Audible signals activated
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4. To change the setting, press again function button C: the digital display will
indicate the new setting.
5. To memorize the operation, switch off the dishwasher.
First use
Before using your dishwasher for the first time:
• Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation
instructions
• Remove all packaging from inside the appliance
• Set the water softener
• Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt container and then fill with dishwasher salt
• Fill the rinse aid dispenser
If you want to use combi detergent tablets such as: "3 in 1", "4 in 1", "5 in 1" etc...
set the Multitab function (see "Multitab function").
Set 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 (°dH), French degrees
(°TH) and mmol/l (millimol per litre - international unit for the hardness of water).
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.
Water hardness Adjusting the water hardness
setting
Use of salt
°dH °TH mmol/l manually electronically
51 - 70 91 - 125 9,1 - 12,5 2level 10 yes
43 - 50 76 - 90 7,6 - 8,9 2level 9 yes
37 - 42 65 - 75 6,5 - 7,5 2level 8 yes
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Water hardness Adjusting the water hardness
setting
Use of salt
°dH °TH mmol/l manually electronically
29 - 36 51 - 64 5,1 - 6,4 2level 7 yes
23 - 28 40 - 50 4,0 - 5,0 2level 6 yes
19 - 22 33 - 39 3,3 - 3,9 2level 5 yes
15 - 18 26 - 32 2,6 - 3,2 1level 4 yes
11 - 14 19 - 25 1,9 - 2,5 1level 3 yes
4 - 10 7 - 18 0,7 - 1,8 1level 2 yes
< 4 < 7 < 0,7 1level 1 no
The water softener must be set in both ways: manually, using the water hardness
dial and electronically.
Setting manually
The dishwasher is factory set at position 2.
1. Open the dishwasher door.
2. Remove the lower basket from the
dishwasher.
3. Turn the water hardness dial to posi-
tion 1 or 2 (see table).
4. Replace the lower basket.
Setting electronically
The dishwasher is factory set at level 5.
1. Press the On/Off button. The dishwasher must be in setting mode.
2. Press simultaneously and keep pressed buttons Band C, until the lights of
buttons A, Band Cstart flashing.
3. Press button A, the lights of buttons Band Cturn off while the light of button
Agoes on flashing. In the digital display will show the current level and a
sequence of intermittent audible signals are heard.
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Examples:
displayed, 5 intermittent audible signals, pause, etc... = level 5
displayed, 10 intermittent audible signals, pause, etc... = level 10
4. To change the level, press button A. 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 button Aonce, level 6 is selected.
if the current level is 10, by pressing button Aonce, level 1 is selected.
5. To memorise the operation, switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On/Off
button.
Use of dishwasher salt
WARNING!
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.
Do not worry if water overflows from the
unit when filling with salt, this is quite
normal.
Use of dishwasher salt 13

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.
Use of rinse aid
WARNING!
Only use branded rinse aid for dishwashers.
Never fill the rinse aid dispenser with any other substances (e.g. dishwasher clean-
ing agent, liquid detergent). This would damage the appliance.
Rinse aid ensures thorough rinsing, and spot and streak free drying.
Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse.
1. Open the container by pressing the
release button (A).
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2. Add the rinse aid in the container. The
maximum level for filling is indicated
by "max".
The dispenser holds about 110 ml of
rinse aid, which is sufficient for be-
tween 16 and 40 dishwashing cycles,
depending upon the dosage setting.
3. 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.
Adjusting the dosage of rinse aid
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= maxi-
mum 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.
Daily use
• Check if it's necessary to refill with dishwasher salt or rinse aid.
• Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher.
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• Fill with dishwasher detergent.
• Select a wash programme suitable for the cutlery and dishes.
• Start the wash programme.
Load cutlery and dishes
Sponges, household cloths and any object that can absorb watermay not be washed
in the dishwasher.
• Before loading the dishes, you should:
– 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 down-
wards 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 non stick coatings have a tendency to retain water
drops; these items will not dry as well as porcelain and steel items.
• Light items (plastic bowls etc.) must be loaded in the upper basket and arranged
so they do not move.
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For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery and dishes
are not suitable: are of limited suitability:
• Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or mother-
of-pearls 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 synthetics fibres.
• Only wash stoneware in the dishwasher if it
is specially 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.
Open the door and slide out the baskets to load the dishes.
The lower basket
The lower basket is designed to take
saucepans, lids, plates, salad bowls, cut-
lery etc.
Arrange serving dishes and large lids (up
to 33 cm in diameter) on the left-hand
side of the basket, ensuring that the
spray arms can turn freely.
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The rows of prongs can be easily low-
ered to allow you to load pots, pans and
bowls.
The cutlery basket
WARNING!
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.
Forks and spoons should be placed in the
removable cutlery basket with the handles
facing downwards and the knives with their
handles facing upwards.
If the handles protrude from the bottom of
the basket, obstructing the lower spray arm,
load the cutlery with the handles facing up-
wards.
Mix spoons with other cutlery to prevent them
from sticking together.
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For best results we recommend that you use
the cutlery grids.
If the size and dimensions of the cutlery do
not allow the use of the grids, they can be
easily hidden.
The cutlery basket is in two parts which can
be separated to give greater loading
flexibility. To separate the two parts, slide
them horizontally in opposite directions and
pull them apart.
To reassemble, reverse the procedure.
The upper basket
The upper basket is designed for cups, long
and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving
knives.
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WARNING!
After loading your machine always close the door, as an open door can be a hazard.
Before closing the door, ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely.
Use of detergent
Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers.
Please observe the manufacturer's dosing and storage recommendations as stated
on the detergent packaging.
Using no more than the correct amount of detergent contributes to reducing pol-
lution.
Fill with detergent
1. Open the lid.
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