152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 1 FAVORIT 64860 Dishwasher Instruction book PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION...
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152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 2 Dear customer, Please read this User Information carefully and keep it to refer to at a later date. Pass it on to any subsequent owner of the appliance. The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning! Notes that concern your personal safety.
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 3 Contents CONTENTS Operating instructions Safety instructions Disposal Economical and ecological dishwashing Description of the appliance The control panel Prior to using for the first time The water softener Filling with dishwasher salt Rinse aid In daily use Loading cutlery and dishes The lower basket...
Operating instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions The safety of AEG electrical appliances conforms to accepted rules of technology and the Appliance Safety Act. We as manufacturers, however, see ourselves as being obliged to familiarise you with the following safety instructions.
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152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 5 Operating instructions The water in your dishwasher is not for drinking. Detergent residues may still be present in your machine. Keep children well away from your dishwasher when the door is open. Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach. Your dishwasher in day-to-day use Items that are contaminated by petrol, paint, steel or iron debris, corrosive, acidic or alkaline chemicals must not be washed in this...
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 6 Operating instructions Disposal Dispose of the dishwasher packaging material correctly. All packaging materials can be recycled. Plastic parts are marked with standard international abbreviations: >PE< for polyethylene, e.g. sheet wrapping material. >PS< for polystyrene, e.g. padding material (always CFC-free). >POM<...
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 8 Operating instructions The control panel “Programme in progress” indicator light Function buttons ON/OFF Phase indicator light Digital display indicator lights 1 2 3 Indicator lights “Delay start” ON/OFF button button Programme selection “3 in 1” button buttons Function buttons: in addition to the dishwashing programme...
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152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 9 Operating instructions Phase indicator lights: have the following meanings: Prewash: illuminates when the prewash phase is running Wash: illuminates when the washing phase is running Rinse: illuminates when the rinsing phase is running Drying: illuminates when the drying phase is running End of programme: illuminates when the washing programme has ended.
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152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 10 Operating instructions “Programme in progress” indicator light: have the following meaning: illuminates a washing programme has been set and remains illuminated for all the programme’s duration. Turns off when the washing programme has ended. When the delay start is set, this indicator light turns off.
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 11 Operating instructions Prior to using for the first time Before using your dishwasher for the first time: 1. Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions 2. Remove all packaging from inside the appliance 3.
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152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 12 Operating instructions a) Setting manually 1. Open the dishwasher door. 2. Remove the lower basket from the dishwasher. 3. Turn the water hardness dial to position 1 or 2 (see table). 4. Replace the lower basket. The dishwasher is factory set at position 2.
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152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 13 Operating instructions 4. To change the level, press button 1. Each time the button is pressed the level changes. (For the selection of the new level see the chart). Examples: if the current level is 5, by pressing button 1 once, level 6 is selected.
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 14 Operating instructions Filling with dishwasher salt Only use salt specifically designed for use in dishwashers. All other types of salt not specifically designed for use in a dishwasher, especially table salt, will damage the water softener. Only fill with salt just before starting one of the complete washing programmes.
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 15 Operating instructions Rinse aid Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse, ensuring thorough rinsing, and spot and streak free drying. The dispenser, which is positioned inside the door, holds about 110 ml of rinse aid, which is sufficient for 16 - 40 dishwashing programmes, depending upon the dosage setting.
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152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 16 Operating instructions Adjusting the dose According to the finish and drying results obtained, adjust the dose of rinse aid by means of the 6 position selector (position 1 minimum dosage, position 6 maximum dosage). The dose is factory set in position 4.
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 17 Operating instructions In daily use • Check if it’s necessary to refill with dishwasher salt or rinse aid. • Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher. • Fill with dishwasher detergent. • Select a wash programme suitable for the cutlery and dishes. •...
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152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 18 Operating instructions For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery/dishes are not suitable: are of limited suitability: •Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or •Only wash stoneware in the dishwasher if it mother-of-pearl handles is specifically marked as being dishwasher- safe by the manufacturer.
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 19 Operating instructions Open the door and slide out the baskets to load the dishes. The lower basket The lower basket is designed to take saucepans, lids, plates, salad bowls, cutlery etc. Serving dishes and large lids should be arranged around the edge of the basket, ensuring that the spray arms can turn freely.
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 20 Operating instructions The cutlery basket Long bladed knives stored in an 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. Take care when loading or unloading sharp items such as knives.
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 21 Operating instructions The upper basket The upper basket is designed for plates (dessert plates, saucers, dinner plates of up to 24 cm in diameter), salad bowls, cups and glasses. Arrange items on and underneath the cup racks so that water can reach all surfaces.
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 22 Operating instructions 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: upper basket lower basket With upper basket raised...
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 23 Operating instructions Use of detergent Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers. Using no more then the correct amount of detergent contributes to reducing pollution. Please observe the manufacturer’s dosing and storage recommendations as stated on the detergent packaging.
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 24 Operating instructions Different kinds of detergent Detergent tablets Detergent tablets of different brands dissolve at different speeds. For this reason some detergent tablets cannot dissolve and develop their full cleaning power during short programmes. Therefore please use long programmes when using detergent tablets, to ensure the complete removal of detergent residuals.
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152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 25 Operating instructions Use of "3 in 1" combi detergents General advice These products are detergents with integrated and combined detergent/rinse-aid and salt functions. 1. Before using these products you should first check that the water hardness in your supply is compatible with the use of these products as per the detergent manufacturers (on the product packaging).
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 27 Operating instructions (1) Ideal for washing crockery and cutlery of breakfast and dinner (fresh soil). Characterised by a short duration. This is the perfect daily programme, made to meet the needs of a family of 4 persons who only wish to load breakfast and dinner crockery and cutlery.
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 28 Operating instructions Starting a washing programme 1. Check that the baskets have been loaded correctly and that the spray arms can rotate freely 2. Turn on the water tap 3. Close the dishwasher door 4.
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 29 Operating instructions The opening of the door during the countdown will not modify the delay start. Once the delay start has elapsed the programme will start automatically. With the delay start option setted, the programme in progress indicator light is off.
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 30 Operating instructions To cancel a washing programme To cancel a washing programme you have to reset the dishwasher; press simultaneously the function buttons 1 and 2 for about 2 seconds, the indicator light of the running programme starts flashing for about 2 seconds.
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 31 Operating instructions 9. Unloading the dishwasher Hot dishes are sensitive to knocks. The dishes should therefore be allowed to cool down before removing from the appliance. Empty the lower basket first and then the upper one; this will avoid water dripping from the upper basket onto the dishes in the lower one.
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152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 32 Operating instructions If other indicator lights are on, this means that a wash programme has been selected. The programme must be cancelled: press simultaneously the function buttons 1 and 2 for about 2 seconds. All the indicator lights will turn off (except for the On/Off indicator light) indicating that the set programme has been cancelled and the machine is now in setting mode.
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 33 Operating instructions Maintenance and cleaning Clean the external surfaces of the machine and control panel with a damp soft cloth. If necessary use only neutral detergents. Never use abrasive products, scouring pads or solvent (acetone, trichloroethylene etc..).
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152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 34 Operating instructions 4. Take hold of the coarse filter (A) by the handle with the hole and remove from the microfilter (B). 5. Clean all filters thoroughly under running water. 6. Remove the flat filter (C) from the base of the washing compartment and clean both faces thoroughly.
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 35 Operating instructions Prolonged periods of non-operation If you are not using the machine for any period of time you are advised to: 1. Unplug the appliance and then turn off the water. 2. Leave the door ajar to prevent the formation of any unpleasant smells.
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 36 Operating instructions What to do, when... Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved with the help of the instructions given here, without calling out an engineer..a flashing fault code appears The intervention of an alarm is indicated by: - indicator light of the programme in progress is flashing...
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 37 Operating instructions ...there are problems when operating the dishwasher Fault Possible cause Solutions The dishwasher door has not Close the door. been properly closed (the “open door” indicator light illuminates). The main plug is not plugged Insert the mains plug.
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 38 Operating instructions ...the wash results are not satisfactory The dishes are not clean The wrong washing programme has been selected. The dishes were arranged in such a way as to stop water reaching all parts of the surface.
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 39 Service Service If after all these checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Force Centre, quoting the model (Mod.), product number (PNC) and serial number (S.N.). This information can be found on the rating plate located on the side of the dishwasher door (see picture).
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 40 Operating instructions Technical specifications Dimensions: Width 45 cm Height with worktop 85 cm Height without worktop 82 cm Max depth 63 cm Max depth with open door 118,5 cm Electrical connection: Information on the electrical connection is given on the Voltage rating plate on the inner edge of the dishwasher’s door.
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 41 Installation instructions Installation instructions 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. Remove all packaging before positioning the machine. If possible, position the machine next to a water tap and a drain.
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 42 Installation instructions Water supply connections This dishwasher may be fed with either hot (max. 60°) or cold water. Nevertheless we advise you a cold water supply. A hot water supply is not always efficient with very soiled crockery as it shortens the washing programmes a lot.
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 43 Installation instructions 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.
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 44 Installation instructions Water outlet hose connection The end of the drain hose can be connected in the following ways: 1. To the sink outlet spigot, securing it to the underside of the work surface. This will prevent waste water from the sink running into the machine.
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 45 Installation instructions Electrical connection Information concerning the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the edge of the dishwasher’s door. Before plugging the appliance into the wall socket, make sure that: 1. The mains voltage and current rating at the site of installation match the nominal voltage and current rating given on the rating plate.
152959 56/1en 3-01-2005 10:14 Pagina 46 Hints for test centres Hints for test centres Testing in accordance with EN 60704 must be carried out with appliance fully loaded and using the test programme (see "Washing programmes" chart). Test 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 "Washing programmes"...
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