Electrolux FAVORIT 50871 User manual

FAVORIT 50871
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 de-
sign and cutting edge technology.
Convince yourself that our appliances are engineered to deliver the best perform-
ance 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 of the 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 8
Control panel 10
Setting mode 11
First use 12
Set the water softener 12
Setting manually 13
Setting electronically 13
Filling with dishwasher salt 14
Filling with rinse aid 15
Adjusting the dosage of rinse aid 16
Daily use 16
Loading cutlery and dishes 16
The lower basket 18
The cutlery basket 18
The upper basket 19
Adjusting the height of the upper basket 20
Use of detergent 21
Fill with detergent 22
Multi-tab function 23
Activation/deactivation of the Multi-Tab function 23
Washing programmes 25
Select and start a washing programme 26
Unloading the dishwasher 27
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Care and cleaning 28
Cleaning the filters 28
Cleaning the spray arms 29
External cleaning 29
Internal cleaning 29
Prolonged periods of non-operation 30
Frost precautions 30
Moving the machine 30
Something not working 30
Technical data 33
Hints for test institutes 33
Installation instructions 35
Installation 35
Fitting under a counter (kitchen worktop or sink) 35
Levelling 36
Water supply connections 36
Water inlet hose with safety valve 37
Water outlet hose connection 38
Electrical connection 39
Environment concerns 39
Packaging material 39
Guarantee/Customer Service 41
Guarantee/Customer Service 41
European Guarantee 42
www.electrolux.com 43
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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.
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WARNING!
For electrical and water connection carefully follow the instructions given in spe-
cific paragraphs.
Safety information 7

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

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 9

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.
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10 Control panel