AEG OKO-FAVORIT 54750 VI User manual

ÖKO_FAVORIT 54750 VI
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 "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 7
Description of the appliance 8
The inside of the appliance 8
Control panel 8
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 14
The lower basket 15
Cutlery basket 15
The upper basket 16
Adjusting the height of the upper basket 17
Use of detergent 18
Bio programmes and compact powders 19
Washing programmes 20
Operating instructions 22
Maintenance and cleaning 24
Internal and external cleaning 24
Cleaning the filters 24
What do do, if... 26
Service & Spare Parts 28
Guarantee Conditions 29
European Guarantee 30
Hints for test centres 31
Technical data 32
Installation and connection instructions 33
Connecting to the water supply 33
Water outlet connection 33
Water protection system 34
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
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. Make sure you do not splash these caustic
residues onto your skin or suffocate yourself! 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 drainhose,
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 our service 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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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 municipal or local
authority 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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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.
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1. On/off push button
2. Salt refilling indicator light
3. Programme selector push buttons
4. On/Off indicator light
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Control panel
Description of the appliance
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IN97
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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
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Audible signals have been introduced to help indicate which operations the
dishwasher is performing.
"Instruction accepted" audible signal
When any of the push buttons are pressed, an audible signal informs you that the
machine has accepted the instruction given.
"Programme run" audible signal
An audible signal informs you that the washing programme is starting.
"End of programme" audible signal
An intermittent audible signal informs you that the wash programme has ended.
"Alarm" audible signal
The machine is fitted with a number of alarm systems to help you determine the
cause of any problems (see "What to do, if...).
An audible signal informs you that an alarm is activated.
To deactivate these audible signals, press simultaneously "Intensive 70°" and
"Normal 65°" push buttons, after about 3 seconds an audible signal informs you that
the audible signals have been deactivated.
To reactivate these audible signals, press simultaneously "Intensive 70°" and
"Normal 65°" push buttons, after about 3 seconds an audible signal informs you that
the audible signals have been reactivated.
Both operations (to deactivate or reactivate the audible signals) must be carried out
before starting a washing programme; the setting will remain memorised after
switching off the dishwasher.
SO291
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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 a 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, 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 3.
If this level is not suitable for your area the softener should be adjusted.
You may change the factory level setting by means of the wash programme selector
push buttons. Each button corresponds to a different level.
Level 1 = "RINSE & HOLD" push button
Level 2 = "INTENSIVE 70°" push button
Level 3 = "NORMAL 65°" push button
Level 4 = "BIO 50°" push button
Level 5 = "QUICK 50°" push button
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To set a different level, proceed as follows:
1. Press the "Intensive 70°" and "Bio 50°" programme push buttons simultaneously
for about 5 seconds. The pilot light corresponding to the current level flashes.
2. Press within 5 seconds the programme push button corresponding to the
required level. After 5 seconds the dishwasher will memorise the new level setting
and will return to programme setting mode.
The setting will remain memorised after switching off the dishwasher.
SO292
If your water hardness 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.
Water hardness
dH°
(german degrees) °TH
(french degrees) PPM
(parts per million)
Use
of salt
Level
0 - 8
9 - 20
21 - 40
41 - 70
71 - 90
0 - 4
5 - 11
12 - 22
23 - 39
40 - 50
0 - 80
81 - 200
201 - 400
401 - 700
701 - 900
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
1
2
3
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To fill:
1. To fill with salt, unscrew the cap of the
salt container.
2. Pour a 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, assuring 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.
SALE
ZOUT
SALT
SALZ
SEL
SR14
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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
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. Fill with rinse aid exactly up to the
level indicator marked “max”.
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.
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 knife or 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.
BR01
BR13
BR03
BR02
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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 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.
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.
UI51
UI12
Cutlery basket
Place knives, forks and spoons in the cutlery basket with their handles pointing
downwards.
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.
UI20 UI25
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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 raised 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.) should be loaded in the upper basket and arranged so
they do not move.
US60
Before closing the door, ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely.
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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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 raised cup racks.
After loading your machine always close the door, as an open door can
be a hazard.
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. As all detergents
are not the same, please pay attention
to the dosage instructions from the
manufacturer of your brand.
3. Always close the lid.
4. If the programme has a prewash add
the required detergent over the lid of
the dispenser.
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.
Since not all detergents are the same, you should also consult the instructions on the
packet.
DE02
DE17
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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.
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.
Using no more than the correct amount of detergent also contributes to
reducing pollution.
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*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
Intensive
70°C
Normal
65°C
Bio
50°C
*Quick
50°C
Rinse and
hold
Type of soil
Type of load
Heavy soil.
Crockery, cutlery,
pots and pans
Normal soil.
Crockery and cutlery
Normal 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
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
RINSE & HOLD
INTENSIVE
70°
NORMAL
65°
BIO
50°
QUICK
50°
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