Electrolux ESL 6251 manual

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    Dishwasher User inf ormation ESL 6251 822 612 669-00-300905-03 g[...]

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    2 Dear Customer , Please read these us er instructions carefully and keep them to refer to late r . Please pass the us er instructions o n to any future owner of the appliance. The following symbol s ar e used in the text: 1 Safety instructions Wa r n i n g ! Notes that concern your personal safety . Important! Notes that show how to avoid damage t[...]

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    3 Contents Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Diagram of Appliance . . [...]

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    4 Operating Instructions 1 Safety Prior to using for the first time • Follow the ”Instructions for installation and con- nection” . Corr ect Use • The dishwasher is only intended for washing do- mestic dishes. • Additions or modifications to the dishwasher ar e not permitted. • Use only special salt, deter gent and rinse aid suita- ble [...]

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    5 Diagram of Appliance Contr ol Panel T o use the appliance, always open t he dishwasher door first. The ON/OFF button is used to turn the dishwasher on and off. T op Spray Nozzle Upper basket spray arm and lower spra y arm W ater softener unit. Salt Container Deter gent Dispenser Rinse aid dispenser Rating plate Filters Control panel ON/OFF button[...]

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    6 The Programme buttons are used to select the de- sired dishwashing cycle. Function buttons : In addition to the pre-set dish- washing cycle, the following functions can also be set using these buttons: The multi-display can indicate: – the level of hardness to which the water softener is set. – whether the acoustic signal has been act ivated/[...]

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    7 Prior to Using for the First Time 3 If you wish to use 3 in 1 deter gent: – First read the section “Using 3in1 deter- gents”. – Do not fill up with special salt or rinse aid. If you do not use 3in1 deter gent, before using for the first time 1. Set the water soft ener 2. Fill up with dishwasher salt 3. Fill up with rinse aid Setting the W[...]

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    8 Setting electronically: 1. Press the ON/OFF button. 3 If the LED indicator of only one programme button is illuminated, this wash programme has been activated. The wash pr ogramme must be deselected: Press function buttons 2 and 3 simultaneously for approx. 2 seconds. The LED indicators of all the programme but- tons that can be selected will ill[...]

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    9 Adding dishwasher Salt T o decalcify the water softener , it must be fil led up with dishwasher salt. Use only special salt suitable for domestic dishwashers. If you do not use 3 in1 detergent, fill up with dish- washer salt: – Befor e using the dishwasher for the first time. – When the contr ol indicator for dishwasher salt is il- luminated [...]

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    10 Filling Up with Rinse Aid Rinse aid causes t he rinse water to flow e asily from the cr ockery leaving gleaming dishes and glasswar e. If you do not use 3in1 deter gent, fill up with rinse aid: – Befor e using the dishwasher for the first time. – When the control indicator for rinse aid is illuminat- ed on the control panel. Use only special[...]

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    11 Setting the Amount of Rinse Aid Requir ed 3 Only change the amount dispensed, if smears, milky spots (reduce the amount) or dried on water spots (incr ease the amount) can be seen on glasses and dishes. (See section “If dish- washing results ar e not satisfactory”.) The dosage can be set fr om 1-6. The dosage is pre-set to “4” in the fac[...]

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    12 Activating/deactivating the acoustic signal In addition to the optical display (e.g. indicating the end of the cycle, er rors) you can also choose to set an acoustic signal. 1. Press the ON/OFF button. 3 If the LED indicator of only one programme button is illuminated, this wash programme has been activated. The wash pr ogramme must be deselecte[...]

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    13 In daily use Loading cutlery and dishes 1 Sponges, cleaning clot hs and any other ob - jects that can absorb wate r must not be washed in the dishwasher . Plastic and T eflon- coated dishes and pans tend to r etain water droplets. The se dishes and pans ther efore do not dry as well as those made of china and stainless steel. • Before loading [...]

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    14 Loading cutlery 1 Wa r n i n g : Sharp knives and other items of cut- lery with sharp edges must be laid in the cut- lery rack or in the upper basket be cause of the risk of injury . T o ensure that all items of cutlery in the cut lery bas- ket can be re ached by the water , you should: Pots, Pans, Large Plates Load lar ger and heavily soiled di[...]

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    15 Cups, Glasses, Cof fee Service Load smaller , fragile crockery and long, sharp cutlery in the upper basket. • Arrange items of cr ockery on and under the folding cup racks so that they ar e offset from eac h other and water can r each all items. • The cup racks can be folded up out of the way for tall crockery items. • Lay or hang wine and[...]

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    16 Adjusting the Height of the Upper Basket 3 The height of the baskets can also be adjusted when they are loaded. Depending on the model, your appliance is provided with one of the followin g types of upper ba sket: Ty p e 1 Raising / Lowering the up per basket 1. Pull out the upper basket completely . 2. Holding the upper basket by the handle, ra[...]

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    17 Adding Detergent Deter gents re move the dirt from dishe s and cutlery . The deter gent must be added before the cy cle starts. 1 Only use deter gent intended for domestic dishwashers. The deter gent compartment is located on the inside of the door . 1. If the lid is closed: Press t he release button. The lid will spring open. 2. Place the deter[...]

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    18 Concentrated detergents T oday’ s detergents for dishwashers ar e almost ex- clusively low-alkaline concentrated deter gents with natural enzymes i n tablet or powd er form. 2 Using 50°C dishwashing cycles in conjunction with these concentrated de ter gents reduc es pollution and is good for your dish es, as these dishwashing cycles ar e spec[...]

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    19 Selecting the dishwashing cycle (Cycle T able) Dishwash ing cycle 1) Suitable for: T ype of soiling Prog ramme sequence Consumption values 2) Pre-wash Main wash Intermediate rinse Final rinse Drying Length (minutes) Energy (kWh) W ater (litres) * Dinner service and cookware heavily soiled, dried-on food remains, in particular pr otein and star c[...]

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    20 Selecting a programme When your dishes look like this, select: an intensive pr ogramme. a normal or ener gy-saving programme. a short programme (e.g . 30 minute pr ogramme).[...]

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    21 Starting a dishwashing cy- cle 1. Check that the spray arms can turn freely . 2. T ur n the water tap on fully . 3. Press the ON/OFF button. 4. Select the desir e d cycle. The progra mme indicator comes on. The remaining time expected for the cycle w ill be shown in the multi-display . 3 During the dishwashing cycle, the remaining time shown in [...]

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    22 Setting the Delay Timer 3 With the delay timer you can delay the start of a dishwashing cycle for between 1 and 19 hours. 1. Press the De lay Timer button repeatedly until the multi-display shows the desired time delay , for ex - ample 12h , if the cycle is to start in 12 hours. The Delay Timer indicator is illuminated. 2. Select dishwashing cyc[...]

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    23 Car e and cleaning 1 Do not use furniture care products or aggr es- sive cleaners. • When necessary , clean the dishwasher’ s controls with a soft cloth. • Occasionally check the internal dispensers, door seal and water inlet filter (if fi tted) for dirt and clean them, if necessary . Cleaning the filters 3 The filters must be regula rly c[...]

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    24 Cleaning the spray arm jets Regularly chec k the jets in the sp ray arms for blockages. When cleaning is necessary , re- move spray arm fr om the fixtur e and clean jets with a pointed ob ject (wire or needle) . Then rinse out the spray arm using a strong jet of water . 3 Do not damage the jet open ing. Upper basket spray arm 1. T o r emove uppe[...]

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    25 Bottom spray arm 1. T o remove bottom spray arm, pull it upwar ds out of its catch. 2. Clean spray arm jets. 3. Place bottom spray arm back in position against connecting piece and pr ess down firmly , until you feel it snap into place.[...]

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    26 What to do if... Remedying small malfunc- tions If the acoustic signal is activated, warning tones sound if there ar e faults. If one of the following fault codes is displayed in the multi-display during operation: – Fault code Å1 0 (Problems with water inlet), – Fault code Å2 0 (Problems with w ater drainage ), please have a look at the f[...]

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    27 The cycle is not starting. The mains plug is not plugged in. Co nnect the plug to a mains socket. A fuse in the house’ s wiring system is defective. Replace fuse. For dishwasher models with a delay start timer: A start time has been selected. If the dishes are to be washed im- mediately , cancel the de lay start. Rust spots are visible in the [...]

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    28 If the Dishwashing Results ar e not Satisfactory The dishes are still dirty . • The wrong dishwashing cycle was selected. • The dishes were loaded is such a way that the dishwashing water did not reach all items. The baskets for the dishes must not be overloaded. • The filters in the base of t he washing compart ment are dirty or incorr ec[...]

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    29 Disposal 2 Packaging material The packaging materials a re environmentally friendly and can be recyc led. The plastic com- ponents are identi fied by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appr opriate container at your local waste disposal facilities. 2 Old appliance The symbol W on the prod[...]

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    30 T echnical data 5 This appliance co nforms with the fo llowing EU Directives: – 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low V oltage Direc- tive – 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC Directive in- clusive of Amending Directive 92/31/EEC – 93/68/EEC dated 22.07.1993 CE Marking Directive Capacity: 12 place settings including serving dishes Permitted water pr[...]

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    31 Notes for T est Institutes T esting in accordance with EN 60704 must be car- ried out with the appliance fully loaded and using the test cycle (see “Cycle T able”). T ests in accordance with EN 50242 m u s t b e c a r - ried out when the salt disp enser in the water softener and the rinse aid dispenser have been filled with salt and rinse ai[...]

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    32 Installation and connection instructions 1 Safety Information for the Installation • Only transport the dishwasher in an upright posi- tion, otherwise salt water may run out. • Before using the dishwasher for the first time, check for any damage caused in transpor t. Do not under any circumstanc es connect an appliance that is damaged. In th[...]

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    33 Installing the Dishwasher • The dishwasher must be installed on a firm floor and adjusted to ens ure that it is stable and level in all directions. • T o compensate for unevenness in the floor and to match the height of the appliance to that of sur- rounding units, extend the threaded feet using a screwdriver . • The drain hose, inlet hose[...]

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    34 Connecting the dishwasher Connecting to the water supply • The dishwasher can be connected t o cold and hot water supplies up to max. 60°C. • The dishwasher must not be co nnected to open hot water appliances or instantaneous water heat- ers. Permitted water pressur e Connecting the in let hose 1 The water inlet hose must not be kinked, cru[...]

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    35 Wa t e r d r a i n a g e Drain hose 1 The drain hose must not be kinked, crushed or entangled. Connecting the drain hose: – Maximum permitted height: 1 metre. – Minimum re quired height: 40 cm above the bot- tom edge of the appliance. Extension hoses • Extension hoses are available fr om your local Serv- ice Force Centre. T o ensure that t[...]

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    36 Electrical Connection Any electrical work required to install this appli- ance should be carried out by a qualified electri- cian or competent person. 1 WARNING - This appliance must be earthed. The manufacturer decl ines any responsibil- ity should these safety measures not be ob- served. Befor e switching on make sure the elect ricity supply v[...]

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    37 Connecting systems The water inlet hose, drain hose and the mains cable must all be connected to the side of the dishwasher as ther e is no space for them behind the appliance. 2 connection pieces 45° or straight, outer ø 19 mm, length 30 mm double valve water- drainage water inlet waterinlet mains cable water- drainage mains socket mains cabl[...]

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    38 W arranty conditions Standard guarantee conditi ons W e, Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the pur chase this Electrolux appliance or any part thereo f is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or r eplace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour , materials o[...]

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    39 Service and Spar e Parts If the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spar e parts, please contact Service Force by telephoning: Y our telephone call will be automat ically routed to the Service For ce Centre covering your post c ode ar- ea. For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further informat i[...]

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    The Electrolux Group . The world´s No.1 choice. The Electrolux Group is the world´s largest pr odu cer of powered a ppliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, washing m achin es, vacuum cleaners, chain saws and lawn mowers) are sold each year to a value o f appr[...]