AEG FAVORIT 50730 manual

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    FAVORIT 50730 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 the se us er i ns tr uc ti on s! Ple ase keep these us er i ns tr uc ti on s for later reference. Pass them on to any subsequent owner of th e ap pl i an ce . 1 The warning triangle and/or specif ic words ( War n i n g! ,[...]

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

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    Contents 4 What to do, if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 0 ...Fault warnings are displayed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 ...there are problems operating the dishwasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 ...the wash results are u[...]

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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 Sa fety Law. Neverthe- less, as a manufacturer we consider it our obligation to make you aware of the following safety information: Installation, Connection an d Plac[...]

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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 replaced for a longer lead, the cable (obtainable from AEG [...]

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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 Pa ckaging Material Dispose of the dishwasher packaging material correctly. All the packag- ing materials used are h[...]

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    Operating Instructions 8 Appliance Features and Control Panel Top Spray Nozzle Container for Salt Rating Plate Container for Rinse Aid Filters Rubber Seal fo r 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 Water softener and function button: In addition to the wash pro- grammes indicated, the dishwasher's water softening functions can be set and the control indicator for the ri nse aid can be switched on/off by using a combination of these buttons. The 3 multi-display lights can indicate: – the current st[...]

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    Operating Instructions 10 Prior to using for the first time Prior to using for the first time, remove all the clip s with which the baskets are secured for transport. Then perform the following steps: 0 1. Adjust the water softener 2. Fill with Salt for the Water Softener 3. Fill with Rinse Aid Adjust the water softener To prevent the build up of l[...]

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    Operating Instructions 11 Adjust the water softener to the wa ter hardness setting for your area as shown in the table. 1 It is only possible to adjust the water hardness setting when no pro- gramme is running. If you have a ccidentally started a programme (a LED stays on permanently), the pr ogramme must be stopped by press- ing the appropriate bu[...]

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    Operating Instructions 12 Filling with Salt fo r the Water Softener 1 Use only salt designed for dishwash ers. 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 chec k each time that you really do have a [...]

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    Operating Instructions 13 Rinse aid Rinse aid ensures thorough rinsing, spot and streak free d rying of dishes and glassware. Rinse aid can be added in one of two ways: • If you use the dishwasher detergen t and rinse aid separately, add the rinse aid to the rinse aid container. If you opt for this method, please note that – the rinse aid conta[...]

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    Operating Instructions 14 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. –W h e n t h e H indicator on the control panel lig hts up. The rinse aid compartment is on th e inside of the dishwasher door. 0 1. Open the door. 2. Press [...]

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    Operating Instructions 15 Adjusting Rinse Aid Dosing 3 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 fro m 1 to 6. Only change the setting if streaks, milky spots or dried on water marks are visible on glasse s or crockery. 0 1. Open the door of the dishwashe[...]

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    Operating Instructions 16 In Daily Use • Check the salt and rinse ai d levels. • L oad cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher • Fill with dishwasher detergent • S elect a wash programme suitable for the cutlery and dishes • S tart the wash programme Loading Cutlery and Dishes 1 Sponges, household cloths and any obj ect that can absorb wat[...]

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    Operating Instructions 17 – To avoid damage to glasses, they must not touch – Do not lay small objects (e.g. lids) in the cutl ery 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. [...]

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    Operating Instructions 18 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 plat e inse rts in the lower [...]

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    Operating Instructions 19 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 20 Loading Cups, Glasses and Coffee Services Load small, delicate items and long pointed cutlery in the upper basket. • A rrange items of crockery on the folding cups racks so that they are offset from each other and water can reach all items. • T he cup racks can be folded up out of the way for tall items. • L ay or ha[...]

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    Operating Instructions 21 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. Holding 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 lowe[...]

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    Operating Instructions 22 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 23 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 compati ble wi th the use of these products as per the detergent manufacture[...]

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    Operating Instructions 24 Concentrated Detergent Based on their chemical compositio n, dishwasher detergents can be split into two basic types: – conventi onal , alkaline detergents wit h caustic 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 d[...]

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    Operating Instructions 25 Selecting the Wash Progr amme (Programme Table) Choose the most suitable wash program me with the aid of this table: 1) The noise level varies dur ing different stages of the wash programme a s at some stages the dishes are washed more energetically for a short period for better cle aning. 2) The con sumption leve ls were [...]

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    Operating Instructions 26 Start the wash programme 0 1. Check that when the dishes and cutl ery are loaded in the dishwasher the spray arms are free to rotate. 2. Open the water tap fully. 3. Shut the door. 4. Press the ON/OFF button. ON/OFF button indicator comes on. 5. Press the button for the programme required (see “Programme Table“). The p[...]

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    Operating Instructions 27 Pause function 3 The pause function can only be initiated before the drying section of the programme I . If the pa use f unction i s initiated during the drying section of the programme I the wash programme is ended. Using the pause function the dish washer can be temporarily stopped: 0 1. Press the ON/OFF button. The wash[...]

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    Operating Instructions 28 Switching Off the Dishwasher Switch off the dishwasher when L is illuminated on the programme progress display. 0 1. Press the ON/OFF button M . The ON/OFF button M indicator extin- guishes. 1 Hot steam may escape from the appliance when opening the door immediately after the end of the programme. 2. Open the door carefull[...]

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    Operating Instructions 29 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 fi lter system co m- prises a coarse/fine filter, microfilter and a flat filter. Un lock the filter sys- tem using the handle on the microfil- [...]

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    Operating Instructions 30 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. ...Fault warnings are displayed.[...]

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    Operating Instructions 31 ...there are problems opera ting the dishwasher. ...the wash results are unsatisfactory. The dishes are still dirty. – T he wrong wash programme was selected. – The dishes were arranged in such a way as to stop the water reaching all parts of the surface. The dish racks must not be overloaded. – The filters in the ba[...]

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    Operating Instructions 32 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. – T he detergent may be the cause. Contact the detergent manuf ac- turer's consumer advisor. Technical Data ; This appliance c[...]

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    Operating Instructions 33 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 Conn ection Instructio ns 34 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS Installing the Dishwasher • T he dishwasher mu st 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[...]

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    Installation and Connectio n Instructions 35 If the dishwasher is installed underneath a kitchen work surface, the original work surface of the dishwa sher is to be removed as follows: 0 1. Unscrew the screws from the posi- tioning plates on the back (1). 2. Slide the appliance's work surface approx. 1 cm to the rear (2). 3. Lift the work surf[...]

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    Installation and Conn ection Instructio ns 36 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. • T he dishwash er must be connected to a cold water supply. •T h e d i s h w a s h e r mu[...]

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    Installation and Connectio n Instructions 37 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 Conn ection Instructio ns 38 Water drain Drain hose 1 The drain hose must not be kinked, crushed or ent angled. • Co nnecting the drain hose: – Maximum permitted height: 1 me tre. – Minimum require d height 40 cm above the lower edge of the machine. Extension hoses • Extensio n hoses are available from AEG Service Force. Th[...]

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    Installation and Connectio n Instructions 39 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 th e inflow of wate r and th e drain pump is activated. By this means [...]

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    Installation and Conn ection Instructio ns 40 Electrical Connection Any electrical work required to inst all this appliance should be car- ried out by a qualified e lec trician or competent person. 1 WARNING - This appliance must be earthed. The manufacturer declines any resp onsibility should these safety measures not be observed. Before switching[...]

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    Installation and Connectio n Instructions 41 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 installa tion ex ample given below can only be regarded as a recommendation. Two 45° or Straight Connections, O[...]

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    Guarantee Conditions 42 GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Standard g uarantee co nditions We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 mont hs of the date o f the purchas e this AEG appliance o r any part thereof is prove d to be defective by reason o nly of faulty wo rk- manship or materials, we will, at o ur disc retion repair or repla ce the same FREE OF CHARGE for [...]

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    Service and Sp are parts 43 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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