AEG FAVORIT 54710 Operating Instructions Manual

AEG FAVORIT 54710 Operating Instructions Manual

Aeg dishwasher user manual

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FAVORIT 54710
Dishwasher
Operating instructions

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  • Page 1 FAVORIT 54710 Dishwasher Operating instructions...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety instructions Disposing of packaging and old machine Disposing of the packaging Disposing of your old machine Economical and ecological dishwashing Description of the appliance The inside of the appliance Control panel Before using your dishwasher for the first time Setting the water hardness range Filling with special salt The rinse aid...
  • Page 4: Safety 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. Using your dishwasher for its intended purpose Only use your dishwasher for machine washing of household crockery.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6: Disposing Of Packaging And Old Machine

    Disposing of packaging and old machine Disposing of the packaging Our dishwashers require effective protective packaging in transit, though we always confine ourselves to what is absolutely necessary. Warning! 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.
  • Page 7: Economical And Ecological Dishwashing

    Economical and ecological dishwashing Only connect the dishwasher to the hot water supply if your hot water is not electrically heated. 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.
  • Page 8: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance The inside of the appliance IN138 1. Levelling spacers 2. Upper basket stop 3. Upper spray arm 4. Salt container 5. Detergent dispenser 6. Control panel 7. Rinse aid dispenser 8. Filters 9. Lower spray arm 10.
  • Page 9: Control Panel

    Control panel 1. Programme selection push buttons 2. Delay start push button This option allows the start of the programme to be delayed by 3, 6 or 9 hours. 3. Indicator lights Phase indicator lights Washing: illuminates when the washing phase is running Drying: illuminates when the drying phase is running End of programme: illuminates when the washing programme has ended Salt and rinse aid indicator lights...
  • Page 10: Before Using Your Dishwasher 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 salt. 5.
  • Page 11 To select a different level be sure that the dishwasher is off and then proceed as follows: 1. Press INTENSIV 70° and NORMAL 65° programme push buttons simultaneously. 2. While keeping the programme push buttons INTENSIV 70° and NORMAL 65° pressed, switch on the dishwasher by pressing the On/Off push button.
  • Page 12: Filling With Special Salt

    The INTENSIV 70° indicator light remains off for about 5 seconds after which it starts flashing indicating the new level selected. 5. To memorise the new level, switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On/Off push button. Filling with special salt Caution! The packaging of dishwasher salt and detergents are often very similar.
  • Page 13: The Rinse Aid

    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 container indicator light on the control panel which comes on when the salt has run out. 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.
  • Page 14 To deactivate the rinse aid indicator light be sure that the dishwasher is off and then proceed as follows: 1. Press INTENSIV 70° and NORMAL 65° programme push buttons simultaneously. 2. While keeping the programme push buttons INTENSIV 70° and NORMAL 65° pressed, switch on the dishwasher by pressing the On/Off push button.
  • Page 15 Adjusting the dose According to the finish and drying results obtained, adjust the dose of rinse aid by means of the 6 position selector (C) (position 1 minimum dosage, position 6 maximum dosage). Increase the dose if there are drops of water or lime spots on the dishes after washing.
  • Page 16: Loading Cutlery And Dishes

    Loading cutlery and dishes Sponges, household cloths and any object that can absorb water may 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.
  • Page 17: The Lower Basket

    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. The two rear rows of prongs on the lower basket can be easily lowered to allow you to load pots, pans and bowls.
  • Page 18: Cutlery Basket

    Cutlery basket 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. Cutlery should be placed in the removable cutlery basket with the handles facing downwards.
  • Page 19: The Upper Basket

    The upper basket he upper basket is designed for plates (dessert plates, saucers, dinner plates up to 24 cm in diameter), salad bowls, cups and glasses. Glasses with long stems can be placed upside- down in the cup-racks The cup-rack on the left folds upwards to increase your loading flexibility.
  • Page 20: Use Of Detergent

    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 according to the recommended quantity given in the "Washing programmes"...
  • Page 21: Compact Detergents With Enzymes

    Using no more than correct amount of detergent also contributes to reducing pollution. 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. Compact detergents with enzymes In these compact powders the environmentally unfriendly components have been replaced by natural enzymes and other more biodegradable substances.
  • Page 22: Washing Programmes

    Washing programmes Programme Heavy soil. Intensive Crockery, cutlery, pots and 70° pans Normal soil. Normal Crockery and cutlery 65° Normal soil. Normal Crockery and cutlery 50° Normal soil. Eco 50° Crockery and cutlery Light soil. Quick 50° Crockery and cutlery Testing programme for EN 50242 (see "Hints for Test Centres").
  • Page 23 Cycle description Hot prewash Main wash up to 70°C 2 cold rinses 1 hot rinse Active drying Warm prewash Main wash up to 65°C 1 cold rinse 1 hot rinse Active drying Cold prewash Main wash up to 50°C 1 cold rinse 1 hot rinse Active drying Cold prewash...
  • Page 24: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions 1. Check the filters Ensure they are clean and properly positioned (see "Maintenance and cleaning"). 2. Press the On/off push button The On/Off indicator light will come on. 3. Check that there is rinse aid and salt The corresponding indicator lights will illuminate if refilling is necessary. 4.
  • Page 25: At The End Of The Washing Programme

    8b. Setting and starting the programme with delay start The setting of the delay start occurs before selecting the programme. Press the delay start push button and selected the desired time (3, 6 or 9 hours) until the indicator light corresponding to the chosen hours flashes. Press the push button corresponding to the wanted programme: the indicator light corresponding to the programme illuminates and the phase indicator lights for that programme start flashing.
  • Page 26 Caution! In general it is not advisable to open the door while the machine is working; if the door is opened however, a safety device ensures that the machine stops. Caution! Opening the door could let very hot steam escape: you risk being scalded! Open the door with great care.
  • Page 27: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Maintenance and cleaning Internal and external cleaning Do not under any circumstances use furniture care products or aggressive cleaners. If necessary, clean the controls only with a soft cloth and pure warm water. The spray arms do not need cleaning. Occasionally check the internal containers, door seal and water inlet for soiling, clean if necessary.
  • Page 28 6. Remove the flat filter (4) from the base of the washing compartment and clean both faces thoroughly. 7. Put the flat filter back in the base of the washing compartment. 8. Place the coarse/fine filter in the microfilter and press together. 9.
  • Page 29: What Do Do, If

    What to do, if... Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. The dishwasher is fitted with a number of alarm systems which can help you to quickly determine the cause of any problems.
  • Page 30: The Wash Results Are Not Satisfactory

    Malfunction ...the programme does not start ...the machine is noisy ...the door is difficult to close ...the wash results are not satisfactory Visible lime deposits or white film on the dishes Check that the right level of the water softener is setted. Check that there is salt.
  • Page 31: Customer Service

    Customer service In the section "What to do, if...", we have listed the most important faults which you can rectify yourself. Should you still wish to call our Service Centre for any of the specified faults or because the appliance is being wrongly operated, the service engineer's visit cannot be made free of charge even during the guarantee period.
  • Page 32: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Dimensions Electrical connection Motor rating during wash Power of heating element Overall power Water supply pressure Capacity This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives: - 73/23/CEE of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications; - 89/336/CEE of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications.
  • Page 33: Hints For Test Centres

    Hints for test centres Before starting any test it is necessary to fill completely with salt the salt container and with rinse aid the rinse aid dispenser. Test standard Reference programme Load Rinse aid selector Detergent dosage Arrangement upper basket Arrangement lower basket EN 50242...
  • Page 34: Installation

    Installation Fitting under a counter By removing the machine’s worktop, you can install it under a close fitting sink unit or a pre-existing top, providing the dimensions of the recess correspond to those shown in the picture. Proceed as follows: - Remove the machine’s worktop by unscrewing the two front retaining screws, pull from the front and slide out the rear slots, lifting the...
  • Page 35: Connection Instructions

    Connection instructions Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person. Remove all packaging before positioning the machine.
  • Page 36: Water Outlet Connection

    Water outlet connection The end of the drain hose can be connected as follows: 1. To the sink outlet siphon, securing it if necessary with a clip. 2. Hooked over the edge of the sink using the special curved plastic guide provided. 3.
  • Page 37: Protection Against Flooding

    Protection against flooding The machine is fitted with a device in the bottom of the machine to protect against flooding. The device will operate if there are any water leaks in the machine. In case of malfunction, the "washing" and "drying" phase indicator lights start flashing (see "What to do, if...").
  • Page 38 14 billion USD in more than 150 countries around the world. AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG Subject to change without notice 152976 12/1...

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