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    ÖKO_FAVORIT 40 250 i Dishwasher User Instructions[...]

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    2 Dear customer , Please r ead the se user instructions car efully . Please observe the safety instructions on the first few pages ofth es e us er ins t ru ct i on s! P lease keep these u s er i ns tr u ct io ns for later r efer ence. P ass them on to any subsequent owner of t he a p pl ia nc e . 1 The warning triangle and/or specif ic words ( War [...]

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    Contents 3 CONTENTS Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Econ[...]

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    Contents 4 Installation and Connection Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 8 Installing the Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Dishwashers That Can Be Integrated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Built-In Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Operating Instructions 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Safety Instructions The safety aspects of AEG electrical appliances comply with accept ed technical standards and the German Appliance Sa fety Law. Neverthe- less, as a manufacturer we consider it our obligation to make you aware of the following safety information: Installation, Connection and Plac[...]

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    Operating Instructions 6 • Never place the dishwasher in operation if the mains cable, water inlet or drain hose is damaged; or the control panel, work top or plinth area is damaged such that the inside of the appliance is freely accessible. • If the mains lead is damaged, or is to be replaced for a longer lead, the cable (obtainable from AEG S[...]

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    Operating Instructions 7 • 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: remove the fuse. 2 Disposal Disposing of the Packaging Material Dispose of the dishwasher packaging material correctly. All the packag- ing materials used are ha[...]

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    Operating Instructions 8 Appliance Features and Control Panel Spray Arms Containe r for Salt Rating Plate Containe r for Rinse Aid Container for Deterg ent Filters Rubber Seal fo r Connecting the Water Feed to the Upper Spray Arm Water Hardness S witch[...]

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    Operating Instructions 9 Contr ol Panel Set the point at which the wash pr ogramme is to start using the pro- gramme switch . The progr amme switch rotates during the wash pr o- gr amme and indicates the position that has been reached in the pr og r amme. Switch on the dishwasher and start a wash pr ogramme using the pro- gramme selector . Prior to[...]

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    Operating Instructions 10 Adjust the Water Softener To prevent the build up of scale on dishes and in the dishwasher, the dishes must be washed with soft, i.e. low lime content water. For this reason the dishwasher is fitted with a water softener in which tap water from a hardness of 4 ° d (German degrees) is softened with the aid of special salt.[...]

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    Operating Instructions 11 Filling with Salt for the Water Softener 1 Use only salt designed for dishwashers. Never fill the salt container with any another type of salt (e.g. culinary salt) or dishwasher deter- gent, as this would irreparably damage the water softener. Prior to filling with salt, please check each time that you really do have a pac[...]

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    Operating Instructions 12 Filling with Rinse Aid Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse, ensuring thor- ough rinsing, spot and streak free drying. 1 Only use rinse aid specifically designed for domestic dishwashers. Never fill the rinse aid container with any other substance as this would dam- age the appliance. Fill with rinse aid:[...]

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    Operating Instructions 13 Adjusting Rinse Aid Dosing 3 The dose should be a djusted according to the finish and drying results obtained. The dose is factory set at 4, and can adjusted from 1 to 6. Gradually increase the dose if there are drops of water or lime spots on the dishes after washing. Reduce if it there are sticky whitish streaks on the d[...]

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    Operating Instructions 14 In Daily Use • Check the salt and rinse aid levels. • Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher • Fill with dishwasher detergent • Select a wash programme suitable for the cutlery and dishes • Start the wash programme Loading Cutlery and Dishes 1 Sponges, household cloths and any object that can absorb water sh[...]

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    Operating Instructions 15 – To avoid damage to glasses, they must not touch – Do not lay small objects (e.g. lids) in the cutlery rack Loading Cutlery 1 Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a potential haz- ard. 1 Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be posi- tioned horizontally in the upper bas- ket. 1[...]

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    Operating Instructions 16 L o a d in g Pa n s, F r y i n g Pa n s and Lar ge Plates Load lar g e and heavily soiled dishes in the lower r ack. 3 T o ease the lo ading of large items at so me d ish w a sh e r - m o d e ls the two r ows of prongs for the right-hand plate insert can be folded down: 0 1. Slightly lift the right plate insert. 2. Fold th[...]

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    Operating Instructions 17 Loading Cups , Glasses and Coffee Services Load small, delicate items and long pointed cutlery in the upper rack. • Arr a nge items of crockery on the folding cups ra cks so that they are offset from each other and water can reach all items. • The cup r acks can be folded up out of the way for tall items. • Lay or ha[...]

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    Operating Instructions 18 Filling with Detergent 1 Use only 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. 2 Please observe the manufacturer ’ s dosing and storage recomme nda- tions given on the detergent[...]

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    Operating Instructions 19 Bio Wash Programmes and Concentrated Detergents Based on their chemical composition, dishwasher detergents can be split into two basic types: – Conventional, alkaline detergents with caustic components – Weak alkaline concentrated detergents with natural enzymes. 2 The use of BIO wash programmes in conj unction with co[...]

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    Operating Instructions 20 Selecting the Wash Programme (Programme Table) Choose the most suitable wash programme with the aid of this table: 1) The consumption figures were measured u nder standard conditions. The y are in tended as a guide only as va riations can occur du ring normal usage . Type of Dishes Dinner Service and Cooking Uten- sils Des[...]

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    Operating Instructions 21 Starting the Wash Programme 0 1. Check that when the dishes and cutlery are loaded into the dishwasher the spray arms are free to rotate. 2. Open the tap fully. 3. Close dishwasher door. 4. Turn the programme selector clockwise to A , or B or C (see “ Programme Table “ ). 1 For interference suppression reasons, only op[...]

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    Operating Instructions 22 Interrupting the wash programme by opening the door of the dish- washer 1 Hot steam may escape when the door is opened. Open the door care- fully. 0 1. Open the door of the dishwasher. The wash programme stops. 2. Shut the door. The wash programme continues. Switching Off the Dishwasher When the wash progr amme is finished[...]

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    Operating Instructions 23 Cleaning the Filter 3 The filters should be checked and cleaned regularly. Blocked filters will give poor wash results. 0 1. Open the door, remove the lower rack. 2. The dishwasher filter system com- prises a coarse/fine filter, microfilter and a flat filter. Unlock the filt er sys- tem using the handle on the microfil- te[...]

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    Operating Instructions 24 What to do, if ... Try to rectify minor faults on the dishwasher with the aid of the instructions given here. If you call an engineer to resolve a of fault listed here, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use o r installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is in guarantee. ...there are problems with the [...]

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    Operating Instructions 25 ...the wash result is unsatisfactory. The dishes are still dirty. – The wrong wash programme was selected. – The dishes were arranged in such a manner that water has not reached all parts. The dish racks must not be overloaded. – The filter in the base of the washing compartment is dirty or incor- rectly positioned. [...]

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    Operating Instructions 26 T echnical Data ; This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives: – 73/23/EWG dated 19. 0 2. 1973 – Low V oltage Dir ective – 89/336/EW G dated 03. 05. 1989 (including Dir ective Ame ndment 92/3 1/EWG) – EMC Dir ective Capacity: 12 place settings including serving d ishes P ermitted Wa ter Pr essur e: 1-1[...]

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    Operating Instructions 27 Notes for T est Institutes The salt container for the water softener and the rinse aid container must be completely full prior to the test. Example Loading Arrangement: Upper r ack (lower and upper positions): Bottom rack with cutlery basket Cutlery r ack Tes t S t an d ard : EN 5O 242 Compara tive Progr amme: Normal BIO 5[...]

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    Installation and Conn ection Instructio ns 28 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS Installing the Dishwasher • The dishwasher must be installed on a firm floor and adjusted such 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 f[...]

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    Installation and Connectio n Instructions 29 • Depending on type, the dishwasher is to be installed as follows: Dishwashers That Can Be Integrated (see installation template supplied) 3 The door of the appliance can be fitted with a wooden/facing panel with the following dimensions: 1 If the facing panel is longer than 600 mm, the door of the app[...]

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    Installation and Conn ection Instructio ns 30 • If the dishwasher is installed under- neath a kitchen work surface, the original work surface of the dish- washer is to be removed as follows: – Unscrew the screws (1) from the elbows on the back side. – Slide the work surface approx. 1cm to the rear (2) , lift at the front (3) and remove. – P[...]

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    Installation and Connectio n Instructions 31 Connecting the Dishwasher Water Connection The dishwasher is fitted with safety devices that prevent the return of wash water into the drinking water system and comply with the appli- cable plumbing regulations. • The dishwasher should be connected to a cold water supply. • The dishwasher should not [...]

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    Installation and Conn ection Instructio ns 32 Water drain Drain hose 1 The drain hose must not be kinked, crushed or ent angled. • Connecting th e drain hose: – Maximum permit ted height: 1 metre. – Minimum required height 30 cm above the lower edg e of the machine. Extension hoses • Extension hoses are available from AEG Service Force. The[...]

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    Installation and Connectio n Instructions 33 Leak Pr evention System For protection from damage due to water leaks, the dishwasher is equipped with a leak pr eve ntion system, the AQUA CONTROL SYSTEM. In the event of a fault, the dr ain pump switches on. By this means water can neither escape nor overflow . The remaining water in the appliance is a[...]

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    Installation and Conn ection Instructio ns 34 Electrical Connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be car- ried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. 1 WARNING - This appliance must be earthed. The manufacturer declines any responsibility should these safety measures not be observed. Before switching on [...]

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    Installation and Connectio n Instructions 35 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. Two 45 ° or Strai ght Connections, O[...]

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    Guarantee Conditions 36 GUAR ANTEE CONDITIONS Guarantee Conditions AEG offer the follow ing guarantee to the first purcha ser of this appliance. 1. The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the first retail purchaser, which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar d oc- umentation. The guarantee doe[...]

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    Service & Spare parts 39 SERVICE & SPARE PARTS If you wish to purchase spare parts or require an engineer, contact your local AEG Service Force Centre by telephoning: 08705 929 929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Centre covering your post code area. When you contact the Service Centre they will need the follo[...]

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