Electrolux ESL 68040 manual

user manual ESL 68040 dishwasher 117991 41/0en 20-12-2006 14:37 Pagina 1[...]

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welcome to the world of Electrolux electrolux 3 Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. The Electrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable. Y ou find some examples on the cover in this manual. Please t[...]

Safety information 5 Product description 7 Control panel 8 Display 1 1 First use 12 Daily use 17 W ashing programmes 28 Care and cleaning 30 Something not working 32 T echnical data 35 Hints for test institutes 37 Installation 38 Environment concerns 42 Guarantee/Customer Service 43 Contents The following symbols are used in this manual: Important [...]

safety information electrolux 5 In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully , including its hints and warnings. T o avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with it[...]

6 electrolux safety information For electrical and water connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs. ● Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of suffocation. ● Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach. ● Keep children well away from the dishwasher when the door is open. In[...]

product description electrolux 7 Product description Upper basket W ater hardness dial Salt container Detergent dispenser Rinse aid dispenser Rating plate Filters Lower spray arm Upper spray arm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 This dishwasher has an internal light that turns on and off when the opening and closing of the dishwasher ’ s door occurs. Internal li[...]

8 electrolux control panel Control panel On/Off button «Up and down» scrolling buttons (+ -) Display «OK» button «Option» button 1 2 3 4 5 A sequence of displayed messages and audible signals will guide you in the setting of the appliance and the selection of a washing programme and available options. In this fully integrated appliance the co[...]

control panel electrolux 9 «OK» button Is necessary to: ● confirm / memorize any option, ● start a washing programme. «Up and down» scrolling buttons (+ -) These 2 buttons have a double function: ● selecting within “programme menu”, ● selecting within “option menu” and “submenu”. The « OK» and « Option» buttons if presse[...]

10 electrolux control panel Option menu DELA Y ST ART Option submenu Allows the start of the washing programme to be delayed from 1 hour up to 19 hours. The countdown will decrease with steps of 1 hour . Only in the last hour the decrease is in minutes. Once the countdown has elapsed the washing programme will start automatically . SETTINGS Allows [...]

display electrolux 11 Display Symbols: indicate the various options W ashing phases: during the progress of the programme these little bars indicate the phase of the washing programme: prewash - main wash - rinses - drying In this row several details are displayed: - Setting mode: guide to the selection of the washing programme - duration time of t[...]

12 electrolux first use Before using your dishwasher for the first time: ● Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions ● Remove all packaging from inside the appliance ● Set the water softener ● Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt container and then fill with dishwasher salt ● Fill the rins[...]

first use electrolux 13 * no salt is necessary W ater hardness °dH °TH mmol/l manually electronically Adjusting the water hardness setting Use of salt 51 - 70 91 - 125 9.0 - 12.5 2 level 10 yes 43 - 50 76 - 90 7.6 - 8.9 2 level 9 yes 37 - 42 65 - 75 6.5 - 7.5 2 level 8 yes 29 - 36 51 - 64 5.1 - 6.4 2 level 7 yes 23 - 28 40 - 50 4.0 - 5.0 2 level [...]

14 electrolux first use 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. This will prevent any gr[...]

first use electrolux 15 Filling with rinse aid Rinse aid ensures thorough rinsing, and spot and streak free drying. Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse. 1. Open the container by pressing the release button (A). 2. Add the rinse aid in the container . The maximum level for filling is indicated by "max". The dispenser hol[...]

16 electrolux first use Clean up any rinse aid spilt during filling with an absorbent cloth to avoid excess foaming during the next wash. Only use branded rinse aid for dishwashers. Never fill the rinse aid dispenser with any other substances (e.g. dishwasher cleaning agent, liquid detergent). This would damage the appliance. 117991 41/0en 20-12-20[...]

daily use electrolux 17 ● 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. ● Start the wash programme. Loading cutlery and dishes Sponges, household cloths and any object th[...]

18 electrolux daily use For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery and dishes are not suitable: - Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or mother-of-pearls handles. - Plastic items that are not heat resistant. - Older cutlery with glued parts that are not temperature resistant. - Bonded cutlery items or dishes. - Pewter or copper items. - Lead [...]

daily use electrolux 19 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 . The two rows of prongs on the lowe[...]

20 electrolux daily use T o make loading of the cutlery basket easier , lower the cutlery basket handle (fig.2). For best results we recommend you to use the cutlery grids. If the size and dimensions of the cutlery do not allow the use of the grids, they can be easily hidden (fig. 3). The cutlery basket Long bladed knives stored in an upright posit[...]

daily use electrolux 21 The cutlery basket is in two parts which can be separated to give greater loading flexibility . T o separate the two parts, slide them horizontally in opposite directions and pull them apart (fig. 4). T o reassemble, reverse the procedure. fig. 4 117991 41/0en 20-12-2006 14:37 Pagina 21[...]

22 electrolux daily use The central rows of prongs can be easily lowered to improve loading flexibility . The upper basket The upper basket is designed for saucers, salad bowls, cups, glasses, pots and lids. Arrange items on and underneath the cup racks so that water can reach all surfaces. Glasses with long stems can be placed upside down in the c[...]

daily use electrolux 23 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. T o move to the higher position proceed as follows: 1. Pull out the basket until it stops. 2. Carefully lift both sides upwards until the mechanism is engaged and t[...]

24 electrolux daily use Use of detergent Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers. Please observe the manufacturer ’s dosing and storage recommendations as stated on the detergent packaging. Using no more than the correct amount of detergent contributes to reducing pollution. Fill with detergent 1. Open the lid. 2. Fill th[...]

daily use electrolux 25 "3 in 1 function" This appliance is equipped with the "3 in 1 function", that allows the use of the "3 in 1" combi detergent tablets. These products are detergents with a combined cleaning, rinsing and salt functions. They can also contain other different agents depending on which kind of tablet[...]

26 electrolux daily use Set and start a washing programme 1. Check that the baskets have been loaded correctly and that the spray arms are free to rotate 2. Check that the water tap is opened 3. Press the « On/Off» button. 4. Select the washing programme. 5. If required, postpone the start/end time of the washing programme. 6. Set, if required, a[...]

daily use electrolux 27 End of the washing programme ● The dishwasher will automatically stop and an audible signal informs you of the end of the washing programme. The dishwasher ’s drying system is provided with a device that allows air to circulate inside the dishwasher to prevent residual steam recondensing on the dishes as water droplets. [...]

28 electrolux washing programmes W ashing programmes Programme 70° Intensive Heavy soil Crockery , cutlery , pots and pans Prewash Main wash up to 70°C 2 intermediate rinses Final rinse Drying Plate W armer This is a programme both designed to heat plates before serving or remove dust from dishes which have not been used for a long time. 1 hot ri[...]

washing programmes electrolux 29 W ashing programmes information (1) During the "Automatic" washing programme the amount of soil on the dishes is determined by how cloudy the water is. The programme duration, water and energy consumption levels can vary; this depends upon if the appliance is fully or partially loaded and if the dishes are[...]

30 electrolux washing programmes Cleaning the filters The filters must be checked and cleaned from time to time. Dirty filters will degrade the washing result. 1. Open the door , remove the lower basket. 2. The dishwasher filter system comprises a coarse filter ( A ), a microfilter ( B ) and a flat filter . Unlock the filter system using the handle[...]

care and cleaning electrolux 31 NEVER try to remove the spray arms. If residues of soil have clogged the holes in the spray arms, remove them with a cocktail stick. Frost precautions Avoid placing the machine in a location where the temperature is below 0°C. If this is unavoidable, empty the machine, close the appliance door , disconnect the water[...]

32 electrolux something not working The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation. Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved with the help of the indications described in the chart, without calling out an engineer . Open the door and carry out the following suggested corrective actions. [...]

something not working electrolux 33 Malfunction Possible cause and solution The programme does not start ● The dishwasher ’s door has not been properly closed. (Message PLEASE CLOSE DOOR displayed) Close the door . ● The main plug is not plugged in. Insert the main plug. ● Delay start has been set. If dishes are to be washed immediately , c[...]

34 electrolux something not working If after all these checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Force Centre. The wash results are not satisfactory The dishes are not clean ● The wrong washing programme has been selected. ● The dishes are arranged in such a way as to stop water reaching all parts of the surface. The baskets must[...]

technical data electrolux 35 T echnical data Dimensions Width 59.6 cm 81.8 - 87.8 cm 55.5 cm Height Depth W ater supply pressure Minimum 0.05 MPa 0.8 MPa Maximum Capacity 12 place settings Max. weight 45 kg Noise level 43 dB (A) Electrical connection V oltage - Overall power - Fuse Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating pla[...]

36 electrolux technical data The consumption values are intended as a guide and depends on the pressure and the temperature of the water and also by the variations of the power supply and the amount of dishes. Consumption values Programme duration (in minutes) Programme Energy consumption (in kWh) Wa t e r consumption (in litres) * 70° Intensive 1[...]

hints for test institutes electrolux 37 Hints for test institutes T esting in accordance with EN 60704 must be carried out with appliance fully loaded and using the test programme (see "Consumption values"). T est in accordance with EN 50242 must be carried out when the salt container and rinse aid dispenser have been filled with salt and[...]

38 electrolux installation 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. This dishwasher is designed to be fitted under [...]

installation electrolux 39 This appliance has been fitted with safety features which will prevent the water used in the appliance from returning back into the drinking water system. This appliance complies with the applicable plumbing regulations. (Attention! NOT all models of dishwashers have fill and drain hoses provided with locknut. In this cas[...]

40 electrolux installation W ater outlet hose connection The end of the drain hose can be connected in the following ways: 1. T o 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. 2. T o a stand pipe provided with vent- hole, minimum internal diameter 4 cm[...]

installation electrolux 41 Electrical connection Safety standards require the appliance to be earthed. Prior to using the appliance for the first time, ensure that the rated voltage and type of supply on the rating plate match that of the supply where the appliance is to be installed. The fuse rating is also to be found on the rating plate. Always [...]

42 electrolux environment concerns Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal facilities. When a unit is no long[...]

guarantee/customer service electrolux 43 Guarantee/Customer Service Belgium DECLARA TION OF GUARANTEE TERMS. Our appliances are produced with the greatest of care. However , a defect may still occur . Our consumer services department will repair this upon request, either during or after the guarantee period. The service life of the appliance will n[...]

44 electrolux guarantee/customer service 9. Defects that result from repairs or measures carried out by people who are not qualified or expert or defects that result from the addition of non-original accessories or spare parts are not covered by the guarantee. 10. Appliances that are easy to transport may be delivered or sent to the consumer servic[...]

guarantee/customer service electrolux 45 Luxembourg Grand-Duché de Luxembourg ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS Rue de Bitbourg. 7 L-1273 Luxembourg-Hamm Consumer services T el.: 00 352 42 431-1 Fax.: 00 352 42 431-360 E-mail: consumer-service.luxembourg@electrolux.lu European guarantee This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux, in each of the countries l[...]

46 electrolux guarantee/customer service www.electrolux.com Albania +35 5 4 261 450 Rr . Pjeter Bogdani Nr . 7 Tirane Belgique/België/Belgien +32 2 363 04 44 Bergensesteenweg 719, 1502 Lembeek Danmark +45 70 1 1 74 00 Sjællandsgade 2, 7000 Fredericia Eesti +37 2 66 50 030 Mustamäe tee 24, 10621 T allinn France www .electrolux.fr Hellas +30 23 10[...]

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