FAVORIT 43050 i Dishwasher User Instructions
Dear customer, Please read these user instructions carefully. Above all please observe the safety instructions on the first few pages ofthese user instructions! Please keep these user instructions for later reference. Pass them on to any subsequent owner of the appliance. 1 0 The warning triangle and/or specific words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!) are used to highlight instructions that are important for your safety or for the function of the appliance.
Contents CONTENTS Operating Instructions .................................... 5 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Economical and Ecological Dishwashing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Appliance Features and Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Notes for Test Institutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Installation and Connection Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Installing the Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Dishwashers That Can Be Integrated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Safety Instructions The safety aspects of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. Nevertheless, as a manufacturer we consider it our obligation to make you aware of the following safety information: Installation, Connection and Placing into Operation • The dishwasher may only be transported upright. • Check the dishwasher for transport damage.
Operating Instructions General Safety • Repairs to the dishwasher are only to be carried out by qualified service engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards for the user. If your appliance needs repairing, please contact customer service or your dealer. • 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.
Operating Instructions • 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 appliance and unplug it from the mains. If the appliance is permanently wired to the mains: switch off the fuse(s) or unscrew them. 2 Disposal Disposing of the Packaging Material Dispose of the dishwasher packaging material correctly. All the packaging materials used are harmless to the environment and can be recycled.
Operating Instructions Appliance Features and Control Panel Top Spray Nozzle Rubber Seal for Connecting the Water Feed to the Upper Spray Arm Spray Arms Container for Special Salt Container for Rinse Aid Detergent Dispenser Rating Filters plate 8
Operating Instructions Control panel Water sof- Function tener button button Multidisplay Wash programme buttons Control indicator Door handle ON / OFF button Water softener and function button: In addition to the wash programme marked, it is also possible to adjust the dishwasher's water softener using a combination of these buttons. The 3 lights of the multidisplay can display: – the current stage of the selected wash programme. – which fault has occurred in the dishwasher.
Operating Instructions Prior to using for the first time Prior to using for the first time, remove all the clips with which the dish racks are secured for transport. Then perform the following steps: 0 1. Adjust the water softener 2. Filling with Special Salt for the Water Softener 3. Filling with Rinse Aid Adjusting 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.
Operating Instructions Adjust the water softener to the setting given in the table that corresponds to the hardness of the water in the area where you live. It is only possible to adjust the water hardness setting when there is no programme running. If you have inadvertently started a programme (an LED indicator is constantly illuminated), then the programme must be cancelled by pressing the appropriate button. 1. The appliance must be switched off. 2.
Operating Instructions Filling with Special Salt for the Water Softener 1 Use only special salt for dishwashers. Never fill the salt container with any another type of salt (e.g. culinary salt) or dishwasher detergent. This would irreparably damage the water softener. Prior to filling with salt, please check each time that you really do have a packet of special salt in your hand.
Operating Instructions Filling with Rinse Aid Rinse aid ensures that your dishes gleam and are free from spots, and that you glasses are clear. 1 Use only branded rinse aid for dishwashers. Never fill the rinse aid container with any another substance (e.g. concentrated vinegar). This would damage the appliance. Fill with rinse aid: – Prior to using the dishwasher for the first time – When a dark point surrounded by a light ring is to be seen in the indicator window on the container.
Operating Instructions 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 rinse aid is released from the dispenser into the wash water. The dose is factory set at 4, and can be adjusted from 1 to 6.
Operating Instructions In Daily Use • Is it necessary to refill with special 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 1 Sponges, household cloths and any object that can absorb water may not be washed in the dishwasher.
Operating Instructions – To avoid damage to glasses, they must not touch – Do not lay small objects (e.g. lids) in the cutlery rack Loading Cutlery Long, pointed items of cutlery in the cutlery rack are a hazard, particularly to children (see Safety Instructions). They should therefore be placed in the upper rack. To ensure that all items of cutlery are completely washed, you should 1. Place the grid insert on the cutlery rack 2.
Operating Instructions Loading Pans, Frying Pans and Large Plates Load large and heavily soiled dishes in the lower rack. Your dishwasher has one of the following four types of lower rack: Type 1: None of the plate inserts in the lower rack can be removed Type 2: The right-hand plate inserts in the lower rack can be folded over to the left To ease the loading of large items, the two right-hand plate inserts in the lower rack can be folded over to the left: 0 1. Slightly lift the right plate insert. 3 2.
Operating Instructions Type 3: The right-hand plate inserts in the lower rack can be folded across one another 3 To ease the loading of large items, the two right-hand plate inserts in the lower rack can be folded across one another. Type 4: The two rear plate inserts in the lower rack can be folded across one another 3 18 To ease the loading of large items, the two rear plate inserts in the lower rack can be folded across one another.
Operating Instructions Loading Cups, Glasses and Coffee Services Load small, delicate items and long pointed cutlery in the upper rack. • 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 wine, champagne, and brandy glasses in the cut outs on the cup racks. • Glasses, beakers, etc. can also be placed on the two rows of prongs on the left of the upper rack.
Operating Instructions Filling with Detergent 1 Only use dishwasher detergent. Fill with detergent: – Prior to the start of a wash programme (not for the pre wash programme). The detergent is released into the wash water during the programme. Please observe the manufacturer's dosing and storage recommendations as stated on the detergent packaging. The detergent compartment is on the inside of the dishwasher door. 0 1. If the lid is closed: press release button (1). The lid springs open. 2 2.
Operating Instructions Use of "3 in 1"/ Combi 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 hardness in your supply is compatible with the use of these products as per the detergent manufacturers instructions (on the product packaging). 2. These products should be strictly used according to the detergent manufacturers instructions.
Operating Instructions Concentrated Detergent Based on their chemical composition, dishwasher detergents can be split into two basic types: – conventional, alkaline detergents with caustic components – low alkaline concentrated detergents with natural enzymes.
Operating Instructions Selecting the Wash Programme (Programme Table) Choose the most suitable wash programme with the aid of this table: Type of Dishes Dinner Service and Cooking Utensils In Addition - Type of Soiling Suitable Wash Programme: Programme Sequence 3) - • just used, average to slightly soiled • heavily soiled • dried on leftovers, particularly egg white and particularly suited to the thickeners use of concentrated detergents.
Operating Instructions Start the wash pogram 0 1. Check that when the dishes and cutlery are loaded in the dishwasher the spray arms are free to rotate. 2. Open the 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 programme indicator lights up. One or two lights will flash in the multidisplay. During this time it is possible to reselect the programme.
Operating Instructions Pause function 3 The pause function can only be initiated before the DRYING section of the programme. If the pause function is initiated during the DRYING section of the programme the wash programme is ended. Using the pause function the dishwasher can be temporarily stopped: 0 1. Press the ON/OFF button. The wash programme will stop. 2. All indicators will go out. 3. After a short time when the wash programme is to continue, press the ON/OFF button again.
Operating Instructions Switching Off the Dishwasher Only switch off the dishwasher when END is illuminated on the programme progress display. 0 1. Press the ON/OFF button. The ON/OFF button indicator extinguishes. Hot steam may escape from the appliance when opening the door immediately after the end of the programme. Therefore: 2. Open the door carefully. 1 Emptying the Dishwasher 3 • Hot dishes are sensitive to knocks.
Operating Instructions Cleaning the Filter The filters in the base of the washing compartment are to a large extent self-cleaning. Nevertheless the filters should be checked and cleaned from time to time. Dirty filters will degrade the washing result. 0 1. Open the door, remove the lower rack. 2. The dishwasher filter system comprises a coarse/fine filter, microfilter and a flat filter. Unlock the filter system using the handle on the microfilter, and remove. 3.
Operating Instructions What to do, when ... Try to rectify minor faults on the dishwasher with the aid of the instructions given here. If you call in customer service to resolve one of the malfunctions listed here, or rectify an error made in the operation of the appliance, the customer service engineer’s visit is not free of charge, even during the period of guarantee. ...Fault warnings are displayed. • If the top or middle light in the display is flashing you can probably rectify the fault yourself.
Operating Instructions ...there are problems operating the dishwasher. Symptom Possible Cause Solution The dishwasher door has not Shut the door. been closed properly. The programme does not start. Mains plug is not plugged in. Insert mains plug. House fuse is faulty. Replace fuse. For dishwasher models with If dishes are to be washed delay start timer: immediately cancel delay Delay start has been selected. start timer. The washing compartment is made of anticorrosive stainless steel.
Operating Instructions 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. – The detergent may be the cause. Contact the detergent manufacturer's consumer advisor.
Operating Instructions Technical Data Capacity: 12 place settings including serving dishes Permitted Water Pressure: 1-10 bar (=10-100 N/cm2 = 0.1-1.0 MPa) Electrical Connection: Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the dishwasher door on the right. Dishwasher: Free-Standing Appliances Dimensions: 850 x 600 x 600 (H x W x D in mm) Max.
Operating Instructions 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 and using the test programme (see Programme Table). Full Load: 12 place settings incl. serving dishes Half Load: 6 place settings incl.
Installation and Connection Instructions INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS Installing the Dishwasher • The dishwasher must be installed on a firm floor and adjusted to ensure 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 feet by unscrewing: – use a screwdriver.
Installation and Connection Instructions Dishwashers That Can Be Integrated (see installation template supplied) 3 The door of the appliance can be fitted with a wooden furniture door with the following dimensions: Width: 591 – 594 mm Thickness: 16 – 24 mm Height: (variable) dependent on – Recess height – Plinth height – The adjustment so that the unit matches the height of the adjoining units The exact height of the adjoining units must be measured at the place of installation. Weight: 34 max.
Installation and Connection Instructions 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 can be connected to cold and hot water supplies up to max. 60 °C. • The dishwasher must not be connected to open hot water appliances or instantaneous water heaters.
Installation and Connection Instructions 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 water inlet hose, the safety valve is next to the tap. Therefore the water inlet hose is only under pressure while the water is running.
Installation and Connection Instructions 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 your dealer or customer service. The internal diameter of the extension hoses must be 19 mm to ensure that the function of the appliance is not impeded.
Installation and Connection Instructions 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 immediately interrupts the supply of water to the appliance and the drain pump switches on. By this means water can neither escape nor overflow. The remaining water in the appliance is automatically pumped out.
Installation and Connection Instructions 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; the actual situation where the dishwasher is to be installed will define the exact installation (available connections, local electricity and water board regulations for connecting up appliances, etc.).
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Service SERVICE In the section "What to do, if..." the most important sources of faults that you can rectify yourself are summarised. If, nevertheless, you call in customer service to resolve a problem listed in these instruction, or because of an error made in operating the appliance, the customer service engineer’s visit is not free of charge, even during the warranty period. If you can not find any information on a specific malfunction in these operating instructions, please contact customer service.
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