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FAVORIT 40850 Dishwasher User information...
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Important! Information that prevents damage to the appliance. Useful tips and hints Environmental information Your dishwasher is fitted with the new “PULSE WASH” dishwashing system. With this dishwashing system the motor speed and spray pressure are varied during the dishwashing cycle to achieve better cleaning of the dishes.
• Never sit or stand on the open door. • If the dishwasher is located in a room where there may be a frost, re- move the connection hose from the tap after each use of the dish- washer.
Top Spray Nozzle Upper basket spray arm and lower spray arm Water softener unit. Salt Container Detergent Dispenser Rinse aid dispenser Rating plate Filters Control Panel ON/OFF button The ON/OFF button is used to turn the dishwasher on and off.
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– the start delay that has been set. – the estimated time remaining for the current dishwashing cycle. – what type of error has occurred with the dishwasher. The control indicators have the following meanings: 1) These control indicators are never illuminated while a dishwashing cycle is running.
– Switch on the dishwasher, press 3in1 button. The button indicator lights up: 3in1 function is selected. As a result – there is no need to fill up with dishwasher salt or rinse aid. – there is no need to set the water softener.
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5. When the hardness setting is correct, press the ON/OFF button. The hardness setting is now saved. If the water softener is set electronically to “1”, this switches off the control indicator for dishwasher salt. Water hardness in °d in mmol/l...
To decalcify the water softener, it must be filled up with dishwasher salt. Use only special salt suitable for domestic dishwashers. If you do not use 3 in1 detergent, fill up with dishwasher salt: – Before using the dishwasher for the first time.
If you do not use 3in1 detergent, fill up with rinse aid: – Before using the dishwasher for the first time. – When the control indicator for rinse aid is illuminated on the control panel.
(See section “If dishwashing results are not satisfac- tory”.) The dosage can be set from 1-6. The dosage is pre-set to “4” in the factory. 1. Open the dishwasher door. 2. Press the release button on the rinse aid compartment.
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Activating/Deactivating the Rinse Aid dispenser If the 3 in1 button is pressed, you do not need to deactivate the rinse aid dispenser. 1. Press the ON/OFF button. If indicators for the programme buttons are lit, a dishwashing cycle is activated. The cycle must be deactivated: Press function buttons 2 and 3 simultaneously for approx.
Loading cutlery and dishes Sponges, cleaning cloths and any other objects that can absorb water must not be washed in the dishwasher. Plastic and Teflon-coated dishes and pans tend to retain water droplets. These dishes and pans therefore do not dry as well as those made of china and stainless steel.
Loading cutlery Warning: Sharp knives and other items of cutlery with sharp edges must be laid in the cutlery rack or in the upper basket to avoid the risk of injury. To ensure that all items of cutlery in the cutlery basket can be reached by the water, you should: 1.Place the grid insert on the cut- lery basket...
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To make it easier to load larger dish- es, the two plate racks on the right in the lower basket can be folded down. Cups, Glasses, Coffee Service Load smaller, fragile crockery and long, sharp cutlery in the upper bas- ket.
Adjusting the Height of the Upper Basket with upper basket raised with upper basket lowered The height of the baskets can also be adjusted when they are loaded. Raising/Lowering the Upper Bas- 1. Pull out the upper basket complete- 2. Raise the upper basket as far as it will go and then lower it vertically.
Adding Detergent Detergents remove the dirt from dishes and cutlery. The detergent must be added before the cycle starts. Only use detergent intended for do- mestic dishwashers. The detergent compartment is lo- cated on the inside of the door. 1. If the lid is closed: Press the release button.
Concentrated detergents Today’s detergents for dishwashers are almost exclusively low-alkaline concentrated detergents with natural enzymes in tablet or powder form. Using 50°C dishwashing cycles in conjunction with these concentrated detergents reduces pollution and is good for your dishes, as these dish- washing cycles are specially matched to the dirt-dissolving properties of the enzymes in concentrated detergents.
50°C and 65°C. 3) When using this cycle, only load the dishwasher half full. 4) During the final rinse, the temperature is increase to 68° for 10 minutes to disinfect e.g. ba- bies’...
3. If you want to start a new cycle, check whether there is any detergent in the dispenser. Turning off the dishwasher will only interrupt a selected dishwashing cycle, not cancel it. The cycle will recommence after turning the dish-...
First cancel the dishwashing cycle, then re-set the time delay, lastly select the new dishwashing cycle. Switching off the dishwasher Do not switch off the dishwasher until the multi-display indicates “0” for the remaining cycle time. With some dishwashing cycles, the drying fan continues to run even af- ter the end of the cycle.
Care and cleaning Do not use furniture care products or aggressive cleaners. • When necessary, clean the dishwasher’s controls with a soft cloth. • Occasionally check the internal dispensers, door seal and water inlet filter (if fitted) for dirt and clean them, if necessary.
The tap is turned off. The filter (where present) in the threaded hose fitting on the tap is blocked. Filters in the base of the dishwasher compartment are blocked. Water inlet hose has not been correctly posi- tioned. Remedy Check the water tap and have it repaired if necessary.
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The mains plug is not plugged in. A fuse in the house’s wiring system is defective. For dishwasher models with a delay start timer: A start time has been se- lected. The dishwashing compart- ment is made from rust- free stainless steel.
• Good quality detergent was not used, or too little was used. • In the case of scale deposits on the dishes: The dishwasher salt dis- penser is empty or the water softening system has been incorrectly set.
Technical data Capacity: Permitted water pres- sure: Electrical connection: Dishwasher: Free-standing appliances Dimensions: Max. weight: This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives: – 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low Voltage Directive – 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC Directive inclusive of Amending Directive 92/31/EEC –...
Notes for Test Institutes Testing in accordance with EN 60704 must be carried out with the appliance fully loaded and using the test cycle (see “Cycle Table”). Tests in accordance with EN 50242 must be carried out when the salt dispenser in the water softener and the rinse aid dispenser have been filled with salt and rinse aid respectively, and using the test cycle (see “Cycle Table”).
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Lower basket with cutlery basket Cutlery basket...
In the case of damage, please contact your supplier. • Never use the dishwasher if the mains cable, water inlet or drain hose are damaged; or if the control panel, work top or plinth area are damaged such that the inside of the appliance is freely accessible.
Installing the Dishwasher • The dishwasher must be installed on a firm floor and adjusted to en- sure that it is stable and level in all directions. • To compensate for unevenness in the floor and to match the height...
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Free-standing appliances If the dishwasher is installed directly next to a cooker, a heat-insulat- ing, non-flammable panel (laminated with aluminium foil on the side next to the cooker) must be fitted flush with the top edge of the work surface (depth 57.5 cm).
Connecting the dishwasher Connecting to the water supply • The dishwasher can be connected to cold and hot water supplies up to max. 60°C. • The dishwasher must not be connected to open hot water appliances or instantaneous water heaters.
Water drainage if the dishwasher is built-in at high level If the dishwasher is installed at a high level, and the drain hose connec- tion is less than 30 cm from the lower edge of the appliance, adapter kit ET 111099520 must be fitted by your local Service Force Centre.
Anti-flood system For protection from water damage, the dishwasher is equipped with a anti-flood system. In the event of a fault, the safety valve in the water inlet hose immedi- ately interrupts the supply of water to the appliance and the drain pump is activated.
Connecting systems The water inlet hose, drain hose and the mains cable must all be con- nected to the side of the dishwasher as there is no space for them be- hind the appliance. 2 connection pieces 45° or straight, outer ø...
Warranty conditions Great Britain Standard guarantee conditions We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: •...
0870 5 929 929 For Customer Service in the Republic of Ireland please contact us at the ad- dress below: AEG/ Electrolux Group (Ire) Ltd Long Mile Road/ Dublin 12 Republic of Ireland Tel: +353 (0) 1 4090751 Email: service.eid@electrolux.ie...
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