AEG F 60870 M manual

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    FAVORIT 60870 Dishwasher User Instructions[...]

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    2 Dear customer, Please read these user instructions carefully. Please observe the safety instructions on the first few pages of thes e use r i nst ru ctio ns ! Please keep these us er ins tru cti ons for later reference. Pass them on to any subsequent owner o f the a ppl ia nce . 1 The warning tria ngle and/or specific words ( War ni ng ! , Caut i[...]

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

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    Contents 4 Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Cleaning the Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 What to do, if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 ...Er[...]

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    Operating Instructions 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 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 an d Placi[...]

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    Operating Instructions 6 • Never place the dishwasher in ope ration 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 repl aced for a longer lead, the cable (obtainable from AEG[...]

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    Operating Instructions 7 • 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: remove the fuse. 2 Disposal Disposing of the Pa ckaging Material Dispose of the dishwasher [...]

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    Operating Instructions 8 Appliance Features and Control Panel Top Spray Arm Container for Salt Rating Plate Container for Rinse Aid Filters Rubber Seal for Connecting the Water Feed to the Spray Arm Spray Arms Container for Detergent Water hardness switch[...]

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    Operating Instructions 9 Control Panel The control panel consists of the ON/OFF button and the programme buttons with LED displays. Function buttons: In addition to the stated wash programme the fol- lowing functions can also be set using these buttons: The Multi- Display can display, – the hardness setting to whic h the water softener is set. ?[...]

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    Operating Instructions 10 Indicators have the following significance: 3 The FILTER indicator is intended to remi nd yo u to check the filters in the dishwasher from time to time an d, if necessary, to clean it. The indicator illuminates at regular interv als, independent of the amount of soiling of the filters. Prior to using for the first time Pri[...]

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    Operating Instructions 11 Setting the water softener To avoid scale deposits on the dishes and in the dishwasher, the dishes must be washed with soft water, i. e. water with a low lime content. The dishwasher therefore has a built-in water softener, in which tap water with a hardness of 4°d (German degr ee) and harder is softened with the aid of s[...]

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    Operating Instructions 12 Setting the water softener Using the table as a guide, adjust th e water softener to that which cor- responds to the hardness of the water in your area: 0 The dishwasher must be switched off. Manual setting: 1. Open the dishwasher do or. 2. Remove the lower baske t from the dishwasher. 3. Turn the hardness range switch to [...]

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    Operating Instructions 13 Special salt for the water softener 3 If the water hardness in your area is less than 4 °d, then the water in your dishwasher does not need to be softened and you do not need to use special salt or salt substitute. Water can be softened in one of two ways: • If you are using dishwasher detergen t that already contains s[...]

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    Operating Instructions 14 3 If the water softener is electronically set at “1” for the purpose of using detergent that includes special salt, the special s alt indicator is deacti - vated. Adding special salt If you are using dishwasher detergen t and special salt separately, add the special salt: – Before using the dishwasher for the first t[...]

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    Operating Instructions 15 Rinse Aid Rinse aid ensures thorough rinsing, spot and streak free drying of dishes and glassware. Rinse aid can be added in on e of two ways: • If you are using dishwasher detergent that already contains rinse aid, the detergent including the rinse aid is put into the dete rgent compartment. – In this case the dispens[...]

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    Operating Instructions 16 The multi-display will indicate the current setting: 4. Pressing function butto n 2 changes the setting. 5. Once the mul ti-display is indicating the required setting, press the ON/OFF button. The setting is no w saved. Adding rinse aid If you are using dishwasher detergen t and rinse aid separately, add the rinse aid: –[...]

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    Operating Instructions 17 4. Fill with rinse aid exactly up to the level marked “max”; this corresponds to a quantity of approx. 140 ml. 5. Close the lid and press until it locks into place. 6. Wipe up any spilt rinse aid with a cloth. Otherwise too much foam will be formed during the wash. Adjusting Rinse Aid Dosing 3 As the dishes are washed [...]

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    Operating Instructions 18 In Daily Use • Check the salt and rinse aid leve ls. • Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher • Fill with dishwasher detergent • Select a wash programme suitable fo r the cutlery and dishes • Start the wash programme Loading Cutlery and Dishes 1 Sponges, household cloths and any obj ect that can absorb water[...]

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    Operating Instructions 19 – Do not lay small objects (e.g. lids) in the cutlery rack Loading Cutlery 1 Long bladed knives stored in an up right position are a potential hazard . 1 Long and/or sharp items of cutlery su ch as carving knives must be posi- tioned horizontally in the upper basket. 1 Take care when loading or unload ing sharp items suc[...]

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    Operating Instructions 20 On some models of dishwasher it is possible to open the cutlery basket. 1 To ensure that the cutlery basket cannot open on removal from the appliance, you should always hold both parts of the two part handle. 0 1. Place the cutlery basket on a table or work surface 2. Open the two part handle 3. Remove cutl ery 4. Close th[...]

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    Operating Instructions 21 Loading Pans, Frying Pans and Large Plates Load large and heavily soiled dishes in the lower basket (Plates up to 29cm in diameter). Your dishwasher has one of the foll owing four types of lower basket: Type 1: None of the plate inserts in the lower basket can be removed Type 2: The right-hand plate inse rts in the lower b[...]

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    Operating Instructions 22 Type 3: The right-hand plate inserts in the lower basket can be folded across one another 3 To ease the loading of large items, the two right-hand plate inserts in the lower basket can be folded across one another. Type 4: The two rear plate inserts in the lower basket can be folded across one another 3 To ease the loading[...]

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    Operating Instructions 23 Loading Cups, Glasses and Coffee Services Load small, delicate items and long pointed cutlery in the upper basket. • Arrange items of crockery on the folding cups racks so that they are offset from each other and water can reach all items. • The cup racks can be folded up out of the way for tall items. • Lay or hang [...]

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    Operating Instructions 24 Adjusting the Height of the Upper Basket 3 The height of the basket can also be adjusted when it is loaded. Lowering the Upper Basket: 0 1. Pull the upper basket out completely. 2. Hold ing the upper basket at the rear right, lift it as far as it will go and then lower it vertically. The upper basket will engage in the low[...]

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    Operating Instructions 25 Filling with Detergent 1 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. 2 Please observe the manufacturer's dosing and storage recommenda- tions as stated on th e dete[...]

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    Operating Instructions 26 Use of "3 in 1"/ Co mbi Detergent Tablets General Advice These products are tablets with combined detergent/rinse-aid and salt functions. 0 1. Before using these products you should first check that the water hard- ness in your supply is compatible wi th the use of these products as per the detergent manufacturer[...]

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    Operating Instructions 27 Concentrated Detergent Based on their chemical compositio n, dishwasher detergents can be split into two basic types: – conventional , alkaline detergents with ca ustic components –l o w a l k a l i n e concentrated detergents with natural enzymes. 2 The use of 50 °C wash programmes in conjunction with concentrated de[...]

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    Operating Instructions 28 Selecting the Wash Progr amme (Programme Table) Choose the most suitable wash progra mme with the aid of this table: 1) 1) In addition to the wash programmes given in the ta ble there is the special programme PRE WA SH . Using this programme you can give an initial wash to dishes that are to be stored in the dishwasher rea[...]

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    Operating Instructions 29 Starting a programme 0 1. Check that the dishes and cutlery are stacked in the dish washer in such a way that the spray arms are free to rotate. 2. Turn on the water tap fully. 3. Close the doo r. 4. Press the ON/OFF button. The LED in the ON/OFF button will illuminate. 5. Press the relevant button for the programme requir[...]

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    Operating Instructions 30 Interrupting the programme by opening the dishwasher door 1 Hot steam may escape when the door is opened. There is a risk of scald- ing. Open the door carefully. 0 1. Open the door of the dishwasher. The programme will stop. 2. Close the doo r. The programme will continue. Cancelling the programme (RESET) 0 1. Press the fu[...]

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    Operating Instructions 31 Cancelling the start delay: As long as the programme has not started you are able to cancel the start delay. Continue pressing the DELAY TIMER button unt il the length of the selected programme appears in the multi-display. The selected programme will start immediately. Changing the programme after the start delay has been[...]

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    Operating Instructions 32 Switching Off the Dishwasher Switch the di shwasher of f when the multi-displa y indicates "0" for the remaining programme time. 0 1. Press the ON/OFF button. The ON/OFF button indicator extinguishes. 1 Hot steam may escape from the appliance when opening the door immediately after the end of the programme. 2. Op[...]

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    Operating Instructions 33 Cleaning the Filter 3 The filters should be checked and cleaned regularly. Dirty filters will give poor wash results. 0 1. Open the door, remove the lower basket. 2. The dishwasher fi lter system com- prises a coarse/fine filter, microfilter and a flat filter. Un lock the filter sys- tem using the handle on the microfil- t[...]

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    Operating Instructions 34 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 or installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is in guarantee. ...Error messages are displayed.[...]

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    Operating Instructions 35 After remedying the FILTER error, shut the door. After rectifying an Å1 0 or Å2 0 error, press the button for the pro- gramme that has been started. The programme will continue. If the fault is displayed again, please contact Service force. 3 For all other errors displayed, please contact Service force, stating the error[...]

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    Operating Instructions 36 ...there are problems with th e operation of the dish- washer. ...the wash results are not satisfactory. The dishes are still dirty. – The wrong wash programme was selected. – The dishes were loaded is such a way that the wash waster did not reach all items. The baskets for th e dishes must not be overloaded. – The f[...]

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    Operating Instructions 37 There are streaks, milky spots or a bluish coating on glasses and dishes. – Lower 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 customer advisor. Technical Data ; This appliance conforms [...]

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    Operating Instructions 38 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 an[...]

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    Installation and Connection Instru ctions 39 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 fe[...]

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    Installation and Connectio n Instructions 40 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: Width: 591 – 594 mm Thickness: 16 – 24 mm Height: (variable) dependent on – Aperture heigh t – Plinth height – The adjustme[...]

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    Installation and Connection Instru ctions 41 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 must be connected to a cold water supply. •T h e d i s h w a s h e r must [...]

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    Installation and Connectio n Instructions 42 3 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 wate r inlet hose, the safety valve is next to the tap. Therefore the water inlet hose is only under pressure [...]

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    Installation and Connection Instru ctions 43 Water drain Drain hose 1 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. Extension hoses • Extension hoses are available from AEG Service Force. The int[...]

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    Installation and Connectio n Instructions 44 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 in flow of water and th e drain pump is activated. By this means w[...]

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    Installation and Connection Instru ctions 45 • The wire coloured green and yello w must be connec ted to the termi- nal marked with the letter “E“ or by the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow. • T he wire coloured blue must be co nnected to the terminal “N“ or col- oured black. • The wire coloured brown must be connected to the[...]

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    Guarantee Conditions 46 GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Standard guaran tee conditions We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 mont hs of the dat e of the purchase this AE G appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective b y reason only of faul ty work- manship or materials, we will, at our disc ret ion repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labo[...]

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    Service and Spare parts 47 SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS In the event of your appliance requir ing service, or if you wish to pur- chase spare parts, please contac t Service Force by telephoning: 08705 929 929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Servic e [...]

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