Safety information In the interest of your safety and to ensure 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.
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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.
Control panel and functions On/Off button The digital display indicates: the approximate remaining time of the Button Lock running programme, the end of a washing program (a zero will Program selection buttons appear in the digital display), the countdown of the delay start, Delay start button fault codes concerning malfunction of the dishwasher...
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Button Lock option To cancel the selected program and chose a new one reset the dishwasher by: Press the ON button. - pressing the Button Lock for 5 seconds Press the selected program button. - press and hold 2nd and 3rd button (Stop) Press the Delay start button if required.
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Select and start a washing program The selection of the washing program and delay start can also occur with the door Select the washing program and delay closed. Keep in mind that in this way, once a start with the door slightly opened. The washing program button is pressed you have start of the program or the countdown of ONLY 3 seconds in which you can choose...
Cancel a washing program in progress End of the washing program The dishwasher will automatically stop. Simultaneously press and hold the two ● program buttons positioned over the word The Finished indicator light will illuminate. ● Stop, until all the program lights illuminate. The light of the program just ended will ●...
Before the first use When using separately rinse aid and detergent: - fill up the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid - fill up the detergent dispenser with detergent When using tablets that integrate rinse aid and detergent: - there is no need to fill up with rinse aid: place the tablets in the detergent dispenser.
Adjusting the dosage of rinse aid Increase the dose if there are drops of water or Reduce the dose if there are whitish streaks lime spots on the dishes after washing. on the dishes or a bluish film on glassware or knife blades.
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Load cutlery. Place knives and other Load the lower basket. For best results we items of cutlery with Arrange serving dishes and large lids around the recommend you to use sharp points or edges edge of the basket. the cutlery grid provided with their handles facing (if the size and upwards.
Adjusting the height of the upper basket If washing very large Maximum height of the dishes in: plates you can load them upper basket lower basket in the lower basket after With upper basket raised 20 cm 31 cm moving the upper basket to the higher position.
Filling with detergent IMPORTANT! Only use detergents suitable for dishwashers. Observe the manufacturer’s dosing and storage recommendations. Open the lid. Observe the dosing Fill in the detergent in levels. compartment A. For programmes with When using detergent Close the lid. prewash add an tablets: additional detergent...
Cleaning and Care Cleaning the filters IMPORTANT! NEVER use the dishwasher without filters as this may result in damage to the appliance. Incorrect repositioning and fitting of the filters will produce poor washing results. The dishwasher must Clean filters A, B and C Turn the handle about Remove filter A from the be switched off...
External cleaning Frost precautions Clean the external surfaces of the machine and Avoid placing the machine in a location where control panel with a damp soft cloth. If the temperature is below 0°C. If this is necessary use only neutral detergents. Never unavoidable, empty the machine, close the use abrasive products, scouring pads or appliance door, disconnect the water inlet pipe...
Something not working IMPORTANT! The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation. Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved with the help of the indications described in the chart, without calling out a service technician. Switch off the dishwasher and carry out the following suggested corrective actions.
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The wash results are not satisfactory The wrong washing program has been selected. ● The dishes are not clean The dishes were arranged in such a way as to stop water reaching all parts ● of the surface. The baskets must not be overloaded. The spray arms do not rotate freely due to wrong arrangement of the load.
Technical data Dimensions Width 59,6 cm Height 82 cm Depth (including control panel) 57,5 cm Electrical connection Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on Voltage - Overall power - Fuse the inner edge of the dishwasher’s door. Water supply pressure Minimum 50 kPa (7 psi)
Hints for test institutes Testing in accordance with AS/NZS 2007 must be carried out with the appliance fully loaded and using the test programme (see "Consumption values"). The rinse aid dispenser must be filled and the door must be opened at the end of cycle for 30 minutes for drying assessment.
Installation WARNING! Any electrical and/or plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician and/or plumber or competent person. Water connection WARNING! WARNING! This dishwasher may be fed with either hot Always use a new hose-set when connecting (max.
Remove internal membrane from drain spigot. Ensure that the hoses When connecting the drain hose to an under sink are not kinked, crushed trap spigot, the entire plastic membrane must be or entangled. removed. Failure to remove all the membrane will result in food particles building up over time eventually blocking the dishwasher drain hose spigot.
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Build - in This dishwasher is designed to be fitted either Adjusting the height of the plinth under a kitchen counter or a worksurface. It is essential that the recess dimensions indicated in the illustration are followed. It is important for the dishwasher to be absolutely horizontal so that the door seals properly.
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Securing the dishwasher Secure the dishwasher by screwing it firmly in position under the bench or to the cupboard beside it. Use the angular brackets supplied which are fitted into the slots on the top of the dishwasher (see fig.). Tighten the machine in position (upwards or sideways) by using the screws supplied (3.5 x 16 mm).
Warranty 5. Parts and Appliances not supplied by Electrolux are not FOR SALES IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND covered by this warranty. APPLIANCE: Dishwasher This document sets out the terms and conditions of 6. Where you are within an Electrolux service area, this product warranties for Electrolux branded appliances.
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Limitation of Liability (a) in the case of Appliances, at its option, to the replacement or repair of the Appliances or the 10. To the extent permitted by law: supply of equivalent products or the (a) Electrolux excludes all warranties other than as payment of the cost of replacing the Appliances or contained in this document;...
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