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FAVORIT 88070 i Dishwasher User information...
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Dear Customer, Please read this user information carefully and keep it to refer to later. Please pass the user information on to any future owner of the appli- ance. The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning! Information that affects your personal safety. Important! Information that prevents damage to the appliance.
Operating Instructions 1 Safety Prior to using for the first time • Follow the ”Instructions for installation and connection”. Correct use • The dishwasher is only intended for washing domestic dishes. • Additions or modifications to the dishwasher are not permitted. •...
Diagram of appliance Ceiling spray arm Upper basket spray arm and floor spray arm Water hardness dial Dispenser for special salt Dispenser for detergent Dispenser for rinse aid Rating plate Filters Interior lighting...
Control panel ON/OFF button Direction buttons OPTION Button button OK/START RESET Display button Button functions ON/OFF – Switching the appliance on and off – Selecting within the menu Direction buttons – Selecting a value when adjusting options or settings OPTION –...
Switching on for the first time – setting the language 1. Press the ON/OFF button. First of all HELLO appears in the dis- play. As soon as the dishwasher is ready for use, this is replaced by LANGUAGE ENGLISH; the word ENGLISH is flashing.
Display Info status bar Text line Symbol line The info status bar consists of a row of individual lamps that is divided into two sections: the left section refers to the Programmes menu, the right section to the Options menu. •...
Basic operation This section contains basic information regarding the use of your dish- washer. Please read this section very carefully. An overview of the menus Programmes menu Options menu DELAY START AUTOMATIC OPTION 30 MINUTES 3 IN 1 button SETTINGS… 70°...
The Options menu • Here go to the desired setting using the direction buttons ( In the info status bar your position within the menu is always shown. • For the option DELAY START see the section “Setting a delay start” for the option 3 IN 1 see the section “Before using for the first time”...
Prior to using for the first time 1. Set the water softener 2. Fill up with special salt for water softeners 3. Fill up with rinse aid If you wish to use “3in1” detergent, please do the following: – First read the section “Using 3in1 detergents”. –...
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Setting electronically: 1. Press the ON/OFF button. If the name of a programme stage is displayed in the display, a dish- washing cycle is active. First of all you must abort the dishwashing cy- cle: – Press the RESET button. CONFIRM CANCEL? appears in the display. –...
Adding special salt To decalcify the water softener, it must be filled up with special salt. Use only special salt suitable for domestic dishwashers. If you do not use 3in1 detergent, fill up with special salt: – Before using the dishwasher for the first time. –...
Filling up with rinse aid With rinse aid the rinsing water drains away better and so you get smear-free, gleaming dishes and clear glasses. If you do not use 3in1 detergent, fill up with rinse aid: – Before using the dishwasher for the first time. –...
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Setting the amount of rinse aid required Only change the amount dispensed, if smears, milky spots (reduce the amount) or dried on water spots (increase the amount) can be seen on glasses and dishes. (See section “If dishwashing results are not satisfac- tory”.) The dosage can be set from 1-6.
Setting the acoustic signal: In addition to the optical display (e.g. indicating the end of the cycle, errors) you can also choose to set an acoustic signal. 1. Press the ON/OFF button. If the name of a programme stage is displayed in the display, a dish- washing cycle is active.
In daily use 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.
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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 because of the risk of injury. Place knives, small spoons and small forks in the cutlery tray which is in the upper basket.
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The cutlery basket can be opened out. Always make sure that you put your hand around both parts of the two- part handle when removing it from the dishwasher. 1. Place the cutlery basket on a table or work surface. 2.
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Cups, Glasses, Coffee Service Load smaller, fragile crockery and long, sharp cutlery in the upper bas- ket. • 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.
• 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 serving dishes. Adjusting the height of the upper basket Maximum height of dishes in the Upper basket...
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.
3) When using this cycle, only load the dishwasher half full. 4) During the final rinse, the temperature is increased to 68° for 10 minutes to disinfect e.g. ba- bies’ bottles. 5) Test programme for Test Institutes 6) This cycle does not need any detergent. Starting a dishwashing cycle 1.
Interrupting or aborting a dishwashing cycle Only interrupt a dishwashing cycle that is in progress if it is absolutely necessary. Interrupting the dishwashing programme by opening the dishwash- er door Hot steam may escape when the door is opened. There is a risk of scald- ing.
Cancelling a delay start: You can cancel a delay start that is counting down at any time. 1. Press the RESET button. In the display: CONFIRM CANCEL ? 2. Press the OK/START button. The delay start is cancelled. The dishwasher cycle that is set begins. Switching off the dishwasher Switch off the dishwasher if the messages PROGRAMME END and PLEASE SWITCH OFF are being displayed alternately.
Care and cleaning Do not use furniture care products or aggressive cleaners. • When necessary, clean the dishwasher’s controls with a soft cloth and clean warm water. • Occasionally check the internal dispensers, door seal and water inlet filter (if fitted) for dirt and clean them, if necessary. Cleaning the filters The filters must be regularly checked and cleaned.
What to do if … Resetting the language You can reset the language of the display to the factory setting at any time. As well as the language, the CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS settings are also reset. 1. Press the RESET button repeatedly until the display in the display no longer changes.
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Malfunction Possible cause Remedy Water tap is blocked with Check the water tap and limescale or faulty. have it repaired if necessary. The tap is turned off. Turn the tap on. The filter (where present) in Clean the filter in the the threaded hose fitting on threaded hose fitting.
Malfunction Possible cause Remedy The mains plug is not Plug in mains plug. plugged in. A fuse in the house’s wiring Replace fuse. system is defective. The cycle is not starting. For dishwasher models with If the dishes are to be a delay start timer: washed immediately, cancel A start time has been select-...
The dishes do not dry and are not shining. • Poor quality rinse aid was used. • The rinse aid dispenser is empty. There are smears, streaks, milky spots or a shiny bluish coating on glasses and dishes. • Lower rinse aid dosage. There are dried water drops on the glasses and dishes.
Technical data Capacity: 12 place settings including serving dishes Permitted water pres- 1-10 bar (=10-100 N/cm = 0.1-1.0 MPa) sure: Electrical connection: 230 V, 10 A, also see the rating plate on the right-hand side of the dishwasher’s interior door . Dishwashers that can be integrated and built-in Dimensions: 820 - 880 x 596 x 570 (H x W x D in mm)
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...
Installation and connection instructions 1 Safety information for the installation • Only transport the dishwasher in an upright position, otherwise salt water may run out. • Before using the dishwasher for the first time, check for any damage caused in transport. Do not under any circumstances connect an ap- pliance that is damaged.
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 of the appliance to that of sur- rounding units, extend the thread- ed feet using a screwdriver.
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. Permitted water pressure Lowest permitted water pressure: Consult your plumber if the water pres-...
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Water drainage Drain hose The drain hose must not be kinked, crushed or entangled. Connecting the drain hose: – Maximum permitted height: 1 metre. – Minimum required height: 40 cm above the bottom edge of the ap- pliance. Extension hoses •...
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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.
Electrical Connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be car- ried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. WARNING - This appliance must be earthed. The manufacturer declines any responsibility should these safety measures not be observed. Before switching on make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate.
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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 doublevalve water- waterinlet straight, outer ø...
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...
AEG appliance, or for further information on AEG products please contact our Customer Care Depart- ment by letter or telephone at the address below or visit our website at www.aeg.co.uk. Customer Care Department AEG Domestic Appliances 55-77 High Street...
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