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FAVORIT 40730 Dishwasher User Instructions...
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Dear customer, Please read these user instructions carefully. Above all please observe the safety instructions on the first few pages ofthese 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.
Operating Instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions The safety aspects of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. Neverthe- less, as a manufacturer we consider it our obligation to make you aware of the following safety information: Installation, Connection and Placing into Operation •...
Operating Instructions General Safety • Repairs to the dishwasher are only to be carried out by qualified serv- ice engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards for the user. If your appliance needs repairing, please contact customer service or your dealer. •...
Operating Instructions • Do not sit or stand on the open door, the appliance may tip over. • In the event of a fault, first close the tap, then switch off the appli- ance and unplug it from the mains. If the appliance is permanently wired to the mains: switch off the fuse(s) or unscrew them.
Operating Instructions Appliance Features and Control Panel Top Spray Nozzle Rubber Seal for Connecting the Water Feed to the Spray Arm Spray Arms Water hardness switch Container for Special Salt Container for Detergent Container for Filters Rating Plate Rinse Aid...
Operating Instructions Control panel Water sof- Function To set delay Display for delay Multidisplay tener button button start start set Wash programme buttons Control indicators Door handle ON / OFF button Water softener and function button: In addition to the wash pro- gramme marked, it is also possible to adjust the dishwasher's water sof- tener using a combination of these buttons.
Operating Instructions Prior to using for the first time Prior to using for the first time, remove all the clips with which the dish racks are secured for transport. Then perform the following steps: 1. Adjust the water softener 2. Filling with Special Salt for the Water Softener 3.
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Operating Instructions Adjust the water softener to the water hardness setting for your area as shown in the table. It is only possible to adjust the water hardness setting when no pro- gramme is running. If you have accidentally started a programme (a LED stays on permanently), the programme must be stopped by press- ing the appropriate button.
Operating Instructions Filling with Special Salt for the Water Softener Use only special salt for dishwashers. Never fill the salt container with any another type of salt (e.g. culinary salt) or dishwasher detergent. This would irreparably damage the water softener. Prior to filling with salt, please check each time that you really do have a packet of special salt in your hand.
Operating Instructions Rinse aid Rinse aid ensures thorough rinsing, spot and streak free drying of dishes and glassware. Rinse aid can be added in one of two ways: • Use the dishwasher detergent and rinse aid separately, add the rinse aid to the rinse aid container.
Operating Instructions Filling with rinse aid If you use dishwasher detergent and rinse aid separately, fill the rinse aid container: – Prior to using the dishwasher for the first time. – When the RINSE AID indicator on the control panel comes on. The rinse aid compartment is on the inside of the dishwasher door.
Operating Instructions Adjusting Rinse Aid Dosing As the dishes are washed rinse aid is released from the dispenser into the wash water. The dose is factory set at 4, and can be adjusted from 1 to 6. Only change the setting if streaks, milky spots or dried on water marks are visible on glasses or crockery.
Operating Instructions 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: are of limited suitability: • Cutlery with wooden, horn, •...
Operating Instructions Loading Cutlery Long, pointed items of cutlery in the cutlery rack are a hazard, par- ticularly to children (see Safety Instructions). To ensure that all items of cutlery are completely washed, you should 1. Place the grid insert on the cutlery rack 2.
Operating Instructions Loading Pans, Frying Pans and Large Plates Load large and heavily soiled dishes in the lower rack. Your dishwasher has one of the following four types of lower rack: Type 1: None of the plate inserts in the lower rack can be removed Type 2: The right-hand plate inserts in the lower rack can be folded over to the left To ease the loading of large items,...
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Operating Instructions Type 3: The right-hand plate inserts in the lower rack can be folded across one another To ease the loading of large items, the two right-hand plate inserts in the lower rack can be folded across one another. Type 4: The two rear plate inserts in the lower rack can be folded across one another To ease the loading of large items,...
Operating Instructions Loading Cups, Glasses and Coffee Services Load small, delicate items and long pointed cutlery in the upper rack. • Arrange items of crockery on the folding cups racks so that they are offset from each other and water can reach all items.
Operating Instructions Adjusting the Height of the Upper Basket Maximum Height of the Dishes in the Upper Basket Lower Basketk With upper basket raised 22 cm 31 cm With upper basket lowered 24 cm 29 cm The height of the basket can also be adjusted when it is loaded. Lowering the Upper Basket: 1.
Operating Instructions Filling with Detergent Only use dishwasher detergent. Fill with detergent: – Prior to the start of a wash programme (not for the pre wash pro- gramme). The detergent is released into the wash water during the programme. Please observe the manufacturer's dosing and storage recommenda- tions as stated on the detergent packaging.
Operating Instructions Use of "3 in 1"/ Combi Detergent Tablets General Advice These products are tablets with combined detergent/rinse-aid and salt functions. 1. Before using these products you should first check that the water hard- ness in your supply is compatible with the use of these products as per the detergent manufacturers instructions (on the product packaging).
Operating Instructions Concentrated Detergent Based on their chemical composition, dishwasher detergents can be split into two basic types: – conventional, alkaline detergents with caustic components – low alkaline concentrated detergents with natural enzymes. The use of 50 °C wash programmes in conjunction with concentrated detergents reduces pollution and is good for your dishes;...
Operating Instructions Selecting the Wash Programme (Programme Table) Choose the most suitable wash programme with the aid of this table: Dinner Service and Dishes Dishes Coffee Service and Type of Dishes Cooking Utensils without Pans without Pans Dessert Dishes In Addition with non temperature resistant dishes Type of Soiling •...
Operating Instructions Start the wash pogram 1. Check that when the dishes and cutlery are loaded in the dishwasher the spray arms are free to rotate. 2. Open the tap fully. 3. Shut the door. 4. Press the ON/OFF button. ON/OFF button indicator comes on. 5.
Operating Instructions Pause function The pause function can only be initiated before the DRYING section of the programme. If the pause function is initiated during the DRYING section of the programme the wash programme is ended. Using the pause function the dishwasher can be temporarily stopped: 1.
Operating Instructions Switching Off the Dishwasher Only switch off the dishwasher when END is illuminated on the pro- gramme progress display. 1. Press the ON/OFF button. The ON/OFF button indicator extinguishes. Hot steam may escape from the appliance when opening the door immediately after the end of the programme.
Operating Instructions Cleaning the Filter The filters in the base of the washing compartment are to a large extent self-cleaning. Nevertheless the filters should be checked and cleaned from time to time. Dirty filters will degrade the washing result. 1. Open the door, remove the lower rack.
Operating Instructions What to do, when ... Try to rectify minor faults on the dishwasher with the aid of the instructions given here. If you call in customer service to resolve one of the malfunctions listed here, or rectify an error made in the operation of the appliance, the customer service engineer’s visit is not free of charge, even during the period of guarantee.
Operating Instructions ...there are problems operating the dishwasher. Symptom Possible Cause Solution The dishwasher door has not Shut the door. been closed properly. Mains plug is not Insert mains plug. plugged in. The programme does not start. House fuse is faulty. Replace fuse.
Operating Instructions There are streaks, milky spots or a bluish coating on glasses and dishes. – Decrease rinse aid dosing. There are dried water drops on the glasses and dishes. – Increase rinse aid dosing. – The detergent may be the cause. Contact the detergent manufac- turer's consumer advisor.
Operating Instructions Notes for Test Institutes Testing in accordance with EN 60704 must be carried out with the appliance fully loaded and using the test programme (see Programme Table). Tests in accordance with EN 50242 must be carried out when the salt dispenser and rinse aid container have been filled with salt and rinse aid respectively and using the test programme (see Programme Table).
Installation and Connection Instructions INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS Installing the Dishwasher • The dishwasher must be installed on a firm floor and adjusted to ensure that it is stable and level. • To compensate for unevenness in the floor and to match the height of the appliance to that of surrounding units extend the threaded feet by unscrew- ing:...
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Installation and Connection Instructions If the dishwasher is installed underneath a kitchen work surface, the original work surface of the dishwasher is to be removed as follows: 1. Unscrew the screws from the posi- tioning plates on the back (1). 2.
Installation and Connection Instructions Connecting the Dishwasher Water Connection The dishwasher is fitted with safety devices that prevent the wash water returning into the drinking water system and comply with the applicable plumbing regulations. • The dishwasher can be connected to cold and hot water supplies up to max.
Installation and Connection Instructions The following section is only applicable to dishwashers that have a safety valve on the threaded hose fitting for the tap: Water inlet hose with safety valve After connecting the double-walled water inlet hose, the safety valve is next to the tap.
Installation and Connection Instructions Water drain 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 lower edge of the machine.
Installation and Connection Instructions Leak Prevention System For protection from damage due to water leaks, the dishwasher is equipped with a leak prevention system, the AQUA CONTROL SYSTEM. In the event of a fault, the safety valve in the appliance immediately interrupts the inflow of water and the drain pump is activated.
Installation and Connection Instructions Connections The water inlet and drain hoses, as well as the mains cable must be connected beside the dishwasher as there is insufficient space behind the appliance. The plumbing and electrical installation example given below can only be regarded as a recommendation;...
Guarantee Conditions GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Weitere Kundendienststellen im Ausland In diesen Ländern gelten die Garantiebedingungen der örtlichen Part- ner. Diese können dort eingesehen werden. Further after-sales service agencies overseas In these countries our AEG agents’ own guarantee conditions are appli- cable. Please obtain further details direct. Autres agences étrangères assurant le service après-vente Dans ces pays, les conditions de garantie des concessionnaires de la région sont valables.
Service SERVICE In the section "What to do, if..." the most important sources of faults that you can rectify yourself are summarised. If, nevertheless, you call in customer service to resolve a problem listed in these instruction, or because of an error made in operating the appliance, the customer service engineer’s visit is not free of charge, even during the warranty period.
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