Electrolux FAVORIT 50870 User manual

FAVORIT 50870
User manual Dishwasher

Dear Customer
Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products.
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To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this
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Contents
Operating instructions 5
Safety information 5
Correct use 5
General safety 6
Child safety 6
Installation 6
Product description 8
Control panel 9
Setting mode 10
First use 11
Set the water softener 11
Setting manually 12
Setting electronically 12
Filling with dishwasher salt 13
Filling with rinse aid 14
Adjusting the dosage of rinse aid 15
Daily use 15
Loading cutlery and dishes 15
The lower basket 17
The cutlery basket 17
The upper basket 18
Adjusting the height of the upper basket 19
Use of detergent 20
Fill with detergent 21
Multi-tab function 22
Activation/deactivation of the Multi-Tab function 22
Washing programmes 24
Select and start a washing programme 24
Unloading the dishwasher 26
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Care and cleaning 27
Cleaning the filters 27
Cleaning the spray arms 28
External cleaning 28
Internal cleaning 28
Prolonged periods of non-operation 29
Frost precautions 29
Moving the machine 29
Something not working 29
Technical data 32
Hints for test institutes 32
Installation instructions 34
Installation 34
Fitting under a counter (kitchen worktop or sink) 34
Levelling 35
Water supply connections 35
Water inlet hose with safety valve 36
Water outlet hose connection 37
Electrical connection 38
Environment concerns 38
Packaging material 38
Guarantee/Customer Service 40
Guarantee/Customer Service 40
GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND 40
European Guarantee 42
www.electrolux.com 42
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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.
Safety information 7

Product description
1. Upper basket
2. Water hardness dial
3. Salt container
4. Detergent dispenser
5. Rinse aid dispenser
6. Rating plate
7. Filters
8. Lower spray arm
9. Upper spray arm
10. Worktop
8Product description

Control panel
1On/off button
2Programme selection buttons
3Delay start button
4Indicator lights
5Digital display
6Function buttons
Indicator lights
Programme in progress Illuminates when a washing programme is set
and remains illuminated for all the duration of
the washing programme.
MULTITAB Indicates the activation/deactivation of the
Multi-tab function (see Multi-tab function)
Salt Illuminates when the special salt has run out.
1)
Control panel 9

Indicator lights
Rinse aid Illuminates when the rinse aid has run out.
1)
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.
Function buttons
In addition to the programme selection, the setting of the water softener and the
activation/deactivation of the rinse aid dispenser can also be set with the help of
these buttons.
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 Multi-tab 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.
Setting mode
The appliance is in setting mode when all programme lights are illuminated.
Always remember that when performing operations such as:
• selecting a washing programme
• setting the water softener
• activating/deactivating the rinse aid dispenser
the appliance MUST be in setting mode.
If a programme light is illuminated, 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: simultaneously press
and hold the two programme buttons positioned over the word RESET, until all the
programme button lights will illuminate. The programme has been cancelled and
the machine is now in setting mode.
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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 Multi-tab function (see "Multi-tab 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, Clarke degrees, 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.
The water softener must be set in both ways: manually, using the water hardness
dial and electronically.
Water hardness Adjusting the water hardness
setting
Use of salt
Clarke °TH mmol/l manually electronically
64 - 88 91 - 125 9,1 - 12,5 2level 10 yes
53 - 63 76 - 90 7,6 - 8,9 2level 9 yes
46 - 52 65 - 75 6,51 - 7,5 2level 8 yes
36 - 45 51 - 64 5,1 - 6,4 2level 7 yes
28 - 35 40 - 50 4,0 - 5,0 2level 6 yes
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Water hardness Adjusting the water hardness
setting
Use of salt
Clarke °TH mmol/l manually electronically
23 - 27 33 - 39 3,3 - 3,9 2level 5 yes
18 - 22 26 - 32 2,61 - 3,2 1level 4 yes
13 - 17 19 - 25 1,9 - 2,5 1level 3 yes
5 - 12 7 - 18 0,71 - 1,8 1level 2 yes
< 5 < 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 is visible the current level.
Examples:
displayed = level 5
displayed = level 10
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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.
Filling with 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.
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.
Filling with dishwasher salt 13

Filling with 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).
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.
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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.
• 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 andany object that can absorb water may 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
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• 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.
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.
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The lower basket
Load larger and heavily soiled dishes and pans
in the lower basket.
To make it easier to load larger dishes, the 2
plate racks on the right in the lower basket
can be folded down.
The cutlery basket
WARNING!
Sharp knives and other items of cutlery with sharp edges must be laid in the cutlery
tray or in the upper basket because of the risk of injury.
Place knives, small spoons and small forks in
the cutlery tray which is in the upper basket.
Place forks and spoons that do not fit in the
cutlery tray in the cutlery basket.
To ensure that all items of cutlery in the cut-
lery basket can be reached by the water, you should:
Loading cutlery and dishes 17

1. Place the grid insert on the cutlery
basket.
2. Place forks and spoon in the cutlery
basket with their handles pointing
downwards.
For larger utensils, such as whisks,
leave off one half of the cutlery grid.
The upper basket
Load smaller, fragile crockery and long, sharp
cutlery in the upper basket.
• Arrange items of crockery on and under the
folding cup racks so that they are offset
from each other and water can reach all
items.
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• The cup racks can be folded up out of the
way for tall crockery items.
• Lay or hang wine and brandy glasses in
the slots in the cup racks.
• For glasses with long stems, fold the
glass rack to the right, otherwise fold it
away to the left.
• The row of spikes on the left of the upper
basket is also in two parts and can be
folded away.
Spikes not folded away: place glasses,
mugs etc. in the upper basket.
Spikes folded away: more room for serv-
ing dishes.
Adjusting the height of the upper basket
Maximum height of the dishes in:
the upper basket the lower basket
With upper basket raised 22 cm 30 cm
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Maximum height of the dishes in:
the upper basket the lower basket
With upper basket lowered 24 cm 29 cm
The height of the upper basket can also be adjusted when it is loaded.
Raising / lowering the upper basket:
1. Pull out the upper basket completely.
2. Holding the upper basket by the han-
dle, raise it as far as it will go and then
lower it vertically.
The upper basket will latch into the
lower or the upper position.
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.
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