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Electrolux ESF 68500 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Dishwasher Dishwasher ESF 68500...
  • Page 2 We were thinking of you when we made this product...
  • Page 3 welcome to the world of Electrolux electrolux 3 Welcome to the world of Electrolux Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. The Electrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    4 electrolux contents Contents Safety information Product description Control panel First use Daily use Washing programmes Care and cleaning Something not working Technical data Hints for test institutes Installation Environment concerns Guarantee/Customer Service The following symbols are used in this manual: Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    safety information electrolux 5 Safety information Do not take any dishes out of the dishwasher before the end of the dishwashing cycle. In the interest of your safety and to After use, isolate the appliance ensure the correct use, before from the power supply and turn off installing and first using the the water supply.
  • Page 6 6 electrolux safety information Child safety This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Don’t allow For electrical and water connection children to use the dishwasher carefully follow the instructions unsupervised. given in specific paragraphs. Keep all packaging well away from children.

  • Page 7: Product Description

    product description electrolux 7 Product description Upper basket Water hardness dial This dishwasher has an internal Salt container light that turns on and off when the opening and closing of the Detergent dispenser dishwasher door occurs. Rinse aid dispenser Internal light equipped with led lamp CLASS 1 in accordance with Rating plate EN 60825-1: 1994 + A1:2002 +...

  • Page 8: Control Panel

    electrolux control panel Control panel On/Off button «Programme» scrolling button «Delay start» scrolling button «Options» scrolling button «OK» button «Start» button Display A sequence of displayed messages, vocal messages and audible signals will guide you in the setting of the appliance and the selection of a washing programme and available options.
  • Page 9 control panel electrolux 9 First use of the appliance: Once the highlighted time flashes it is possible to set the right time. Press the On/Off button: the button will illuminate. Follow the instructions displayed to set the desired language (default set language: English) and time.
  • Page 10 10 electrolux control panel Press programme scrolling button to «Menu options» area display the list. Press the option scrolling button to select the area. Press OK button or wait a few seconds to store the setting. Press again and again the button to scroll the list of the available options The display will show again the 3 (the selected option is highlighted).
  • Page 11 control panel electrolux 11 Option menu Submenu Notes Wash guide Programme guide provides informations concerning the programmes provides informations Option guide concerning the options It is a short demonstration Demo mode concerning the use of the controls of the appliance. Demo mode active: allows to return to the options Back...
  • Page 12 12 electrolux control panel Option menu Submenu Notes allows to select the language Settings Language ( for the display of the messages 5 levels available: level 0 = Sound volume ( volume deactivated Voice message Deactivated allows to set the time Time ( 10 levels available Brightness (...
  • Page 13 control panel electrolux 13 Scroll the option menu until Settings appears. Press OK. Scroll the submenu until the the desired option appears. For submenu indicated with ( Press OK: the current setting flashes indicating that it can be modified. Press again and again the option scroll button to select the new setting.

  • Page 14: First Use

    14 electrolux first use First use Before using your dishwasher for the The water softener must be set in first time: both ways: manually, using the water hardness dial and electronically, using Ensure that the electrical and the option scrolling button. water connections comply with the installation instructions Setting manually...
  • Page 15 first use electrolux 15 Setting electronically The dishwasher is factory set at level Menu Options Settings Water hardness With the help of the below chart, set the level of the water softener according to the hardness of the water in your area. Adjusting the water Use of Water hardness...
  • Page 16 16 electrolux first use Filling with dishwasher salt 4. Replace the cap making sure that there is no trace of salt on the screw thread or on the gasket. 5. Replace the cap tightly turning it Only use salt specifically designed for clockwise until it stops with a click.
  • Page 17 first use electrolux 17 Filling with rinse aid According to the finish and drying results obtained, adjust the dose of Rinse aid ensures thorough rinsing, rinse aid by means of the 6 position and spot and streak free drying. selector (position 1 minimum dosage, Rinse aid is automatically added position 6 maximum dosage).
  • Page 18 18 electrolux first use Clean up any rinse aid spilt during filling with an absorbent cloth to avoid excess foaming during the next wash. Only use branded rinse aid for dishwashers. Never fill the rinse aid dispenser with any other substances (e.g. dishwasher cleaning agent, liquid detergent).

  • Page 19: Daily Use

    daily use electrolux 19 Daily use Check if it’s necessary to refill with - Lay small objects in the cutlery dishwasher salt or rinse aid basket. Load cutlery and dishes into the Plastic items and pans with non dishwasher. stick coatings have a tendency to Fill with dishwasher detergent .
  • Page 20 20 electrolux daily use For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery and dishes are not suitable: - Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or mother- of-pearls handles. - Plastic items that are not heat resistant. - Older cutlery with glued parts that are not temperature resistant.
  • Page 21 daily use electrolux 21 Open the door and slide out the The rows of prongs on the lower baskets to load the dishes. basket can be easily lowered to allow you to load pots, pans and bowls. The lower basket The lower basket is designed to take saucepans, lids, plates, salad bowls, cutlery etc.
  • Page 22 22 electrolux daily use The cutlery basket To make loading of the cutlery basket easier, lower the cutlery basket handle (fig.2). Long bladed knives stored in an fig. 2 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.
  • Page 23 daily use electrolux 23 The cutlery basket is in two parts which can be separated to give greater loading flexibility. To separate the two parts, slide them horizontally in opposite directions and pull them apart (fig. 4). fig. 4 To reassemble, reverse the procedure.
  • Page 24 24 electrolux daily use The upper basket For glasses with long stems (according to the size and The upper basket is designed for dimensions), set the glass holder to saucers, salad bowls, cups, glasses, the left or right position. pots and lids. Arrange items on and underneath the cup racks so that water can reach all surfaces.
  • Page 25 daily use electrolux 25 Adjusting the height of the upper basket If washing very large plates you can load them in the lower basket after moving the upper basket to the higher position. Maximum height of the dishes in the lower basket With upper basket raised 31 cm With upper basket lowered...
  • Page 26 26 electrolux daily use Use of detergent 20 = approximately 20 g of detergent 30 = approximately 30 g of detergent Only use detergents specifically 3. All programmes with prewash designed for use in dishwashers. need an additional detergent dose (5/10 g) that must be placed in the Please observe the manufacturer’s prewash detergent chamber (2).
  • Page 27 daily use electrolux 27 "3 in 1 function" This appliance is equipped with the "3 in 1 function", that allows the use of If the drying results are not the "3 in 1" combi detergent tablets. satisfactory we recommend that you: These products are detergents with a 1.
  • Page 28 28 electrolux daily use Set and start a washing programme If the start/end of the programme has been postponed, in the display will 1. Check that the baskets have been appear the time duration of the loaded correctly and that the spray programme and the end time of the arms are free to rotate programme.
  • Page 29 daily use electrolux 29 Cancel a washing programme in Press the On/Off button. progress Press button Start, the following message is displayed. The dishwasher’s drying system is provided with a device that allows air to circulate inside the dishwasher to prevent residual steam recondensing By pressing OK the appliance on the dishes as water droplets.

  • Page 30: Washing Programmes

    30 electrolux washing programmes Washing programmes Programme Degree of Type of load Programme description soil Prewash Main wash up to 50°C or 65°C Crockery, Automatic 2 intermediate rinses cutlery, pots Normal soil Final rinse and pans Drying Prewash Crockery, Main wash up to 70°C cutlery, pots 2 intermediate rinses 70°...
  • Page 31 washing programmes electrolux 31 Washing programmes information (1) During the "Automatic" washing programme the amount of soil on the dishes is determined by how cloudy the water is. The programme duration, water and energy consumption levels can vary; this depends upon if the appliance is fully or partially loaded and if the dishes are lightly or heavily soiled.

  • Page 32: Care And Cleaning

    32 electrolux care and cleaning Care and cleaning Cleaning the filters The filters must be checked and cleaned from time to time. Dirty filters will degrade the washing result. A displayed message will periodically appear to remind you to clean the 4.
  • Page 33 care and cleaning electrolux 33 2. Leave the door ajar to prevent the formation of any unpleasant smells. NEVER use the dishwasher without 3. Leave the inside of the machine filters. Incorrect repositioning and clean. fitting of the filters will produce poor washing results and may result in damage to the appliance.

  • Page 34: Something Not Working

    34 electrolux something not working Something not working 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 an engineer.
  • Page 35 something not working electrolux 35 Malfunction Possible cause and solution The programme does not start The dishwasher’s door has not been properly closed. (Message “Close the door” displayed). Close the door. The main plug is not plugged in. Insert the main plug. The fuse has blown out in the household fuse box.
  • Page 36 36 electrolux something not working The wash results are not satisfactory The dishes are not clean The wrong washing programme has been selected. The dishes are arranged in such a way as to stop water reaching all parts of the surface. The baskets must not be overloaded.

  • Page 37: Technical Data

    technical data electrolux 37 Technical data Dimensions Width 60 cm Height 85 cm Depth 63.5 cm Electrical connection Information on the electrical connection is given Voltage - Overall power - on the rating plate on the inner edge of the Fuse dishwasher’s door Water supply pressure...
  • Page 38 38 electrolux technical data Consumption values Programme Programme Energy Water duration consumption consumption (in minutes) (in kWh) (in litres) Automatic 1.1 - 1.5 12 - 23 70° Intensive 1.8 - 2.0 23 - 25 60° Quick 50° Eco 1.05 (Test programme for test institutes) 45°...

  • Page 39: Hints For Test Institutes

    hints for test institutes electrolux 39 Hints for test institutes Testing in accordance with EN 60704 Test in accordance with EN 50242 must be carried out with appliance must be carried out when the salt fully loaded and using the test container and rinse aid dispenser programme (see "Consumption have been filled with salt and rinse aid...

  • Page 40: Installation

    40 electrolux installation Installation Proceed as follows: Remove the machine’s worktop by unscrewing the two rear retaining Any electrical and/or plumbing screws, pull the worktop from the work required to install this back of the machine and slide out appliance should be carried out by the front slots, lifting the worktop.
  • Page 41 installation electrolux 41 Water supply connections This dishwasher may be fed with either hot (max. 60°) or cold water. This appliance has been fitted with Nevertheless we advise you a cold safety features which will prevent the water supply. water used in the appliance from A hot water supply is not always returning back into the drinking water efficient with very soiled crockery as it...
  • Page 42 42 electrolux installation Water inlet hose with safety valve After connecting the double-walled water inlet hose, the safety valve is next to the tap. Therefore the water inlet hose is only under pressure while the water is running. If the water inlet hose starts to leak during this operation, the safety valve cuts off the running water.
  • Page 43 installation electrolux 43 Water outlet hose connection Likewise the internal diameter of the couplings used for connections to the The end of the drain hose can be waste outlet must be no smaller than connected in the following ways: the diameter of the hose provided. 1.
  • Page 44 44 electrolux installation Electrical connection Safety standards require the appliance to be earthed. Prior to using the appliance for the first time, ensure that the rated voltage and type of supply on the rating plate match that of the supply where the appliance is to be installed.

  • Page 45: Environment Concerns

    environment concerns electrolux 45 Environment concerns Packaging material Old appliance The packaging materials are The symbol on the product or on environmentally friendly and can be its packaging indicates that this recycled. The plastic components are product may not be treated as identified by markings, e.g.

  • Page 46: Guarantee/Customer Service

    46 electrolux guarantee/customer service Guarantee/Customer Service Belgium 3. So as to avoid more severe damage, the defect must be DECLARATION OF GUARANTEE brought to our attention TERMS. immediately. Our appliances are produced with the 4. Applying the guarantee is subject greatest of care.
  • Page 47 guarantee/customer service electrolux 47 9. Defects that result from repairs or 15. Except in the event where liability measures carried out by people is legally imposed, this declaration who are not qualified or expert or of guarantee terms excludes any defects that result from the compensation for damage outside addition of non-original...
  • Page 48 48 electrolux guarantee/customer service Luxembourg European guarantee Grand-Duché de Luxembourg This appliance is guaranteed by ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS Electrolux, in each of the countries Rue de Bitbourg. 7 listed in the following page, for the L-1273 Luxembourg-Hamm period specified in the appliance guarantee or otherwise by law.
  • Page 49 guarantee/customer service electrolux 49 www.electrolux.com Česká republika +420 2 61 12 61 12 Budějovická 3, Praha 4, 140 21 Lietuva +370 5 27 80 609 Verki˜ 29, LT-09108 Vilnius Slovenija +38 61 24 25 731 Electrolux Ljubljana, d.o.o. Gerbičeva 98, 1000 Ljubljana Slovensko +421 2 43 33 43 22 Electrolux Slovakia s.r.o., Electrolux...
  • Page 50 50 electrolux Notes ............
  • Page 52 www.electrolux.com 117996 87/0-00-23112006...

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